JP3988409B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a player's service for returning game media and the like in a game machine that uses game media.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A pachinko machine as a gaming machine pays out a predetermined number of prize balls when a game ball (game medium) hit at a prize opening provided on the game board wins.
In addition, by winning a prize for an ordinary electric accessory (symbol start opening), the symbols of the plurality of symbol display portions L1, L2, and L3 capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols start to fluctuate. When the symbol display portions L1 and L2 are displayed on the same symbol (reach symbol), the reach state is reached. After that, when the symbol indicator L3 is displayed and all are the same symbol, the jackpot advantageous to the player Will occur, allowing a large amount of prize balls to be paid out.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The game board is provided with a plurality of winning openings, and when a prize is awarded to them, a predetermined number of prize balls is paid out.
In this way, when the hit game ball is won at the winning opening, the prize ball is paid out, but in many cases, the winning ball is not won, but is discharged from the out opening and treated as a so-called consumption ball. As a result, when there are no more game balls to hit, the player borrows a new game medium and plays a game.
Therefore, the present invention provides a service for allowing a player to enjoy a game even a little.
[0004]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Out of the hit game balls, game balls to be processed as consumption balls enter the out port (80) provided in the gaming machine of claim 1. Further, this gaming machine is provided with a fixed section (85) communicating with the out port (80), and this section (85) is a partition wall (85a) with a discharge side (86A) and a return side (86A). 86B). The game ball on the discharge side (86A) returns to the discharge basket (89a), and the game ball on the return side (86B) returns to the supply tray.
The length of the out port (80) is a length "a" from the partition wall (85a) to the discharge side (86A) and a length "b" from the partition wall (85a) to the return side (86B). When the length “a” and the length “b” are selected so that the game ball is not discharged from the out port (80) only to either the discharge side (86A) or the return side (86B) , If the game balls from the outlet (80) enter the partition (85) evenly, the ratio of the number of game balls on the discharge side (86A) and the number of game balls on the return side (86B) is “a vs. b ".
Therefore, by changing the lengths “a and b”, the ratio of the return balls can be changed, and the service can be selected.
The gaming machine according to claim 2 is provided with a section (85) communicating with the out port (80) so as to be capable of reciprocating. The length of the out port (80) is a length "a" from the partition wall (85a) to the discharge side (86A) and a length "b" from the partition wall (85a) to the return side (86B). It is divided into.
Then, the reciprocating section (85) has a length "a" and a length that prevents the game ball from being discharged from the out port (80) only to either the discharge side (86A) or the return side (86B). Set to a ratio of “b”. Then, if the game balls from the out port (80) enter the partition (85) equally, either the discharge side (86A) or the return side (86B) based on the ratio of “a and b”. The ratio of the number of game balls on the discharge side (86A) and the number of game balls on the return side (86B) can be changed.
[0005]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 (front view) shows a pachinko machine 10 as a gaming machine.
This pachinko machine is paired with a ball lending machine 20, and this ball lending machine 20 has a built-in card reader (not shown). The front panel 21 of the ball lending machine 20 is provided with a display lamp and a card insertion slot 22 when the operation of the ball lending machine is effective. On the other hand, the supply tray 12 attached to the front panel 11 of the pachinko machine is provided with operation buttons and the like of the ball lending machine 20, specifically, the card inserted into the card insertion slot 22. A display 13a for displaying a balance (frequency), a conversion button 13b for supplying game media (ball rental) to the pachinko machine via the ball lending machine 20 by a player's operation, and a return button 13c for card return are provided. is there.
[0006]
A storage tray 17 is disposed under the supply tray 12 to store the overflowing prize balls when the supply tray 12 is full. Further, by operating the handle 18 of the launching device, the game balls supplied for each ball from the supply tray 12 are guided by the guide rails 31 and fired to the game area 19.
The left and right sides of the symbol display L are provided with normal symbol start gates 23a and 23b, and when the game ball passes, the symbol of the normal symbol display 56 attached to the big prize opening 58 described later starts changing, The operation stops after the elapse of a predetermined time, and it becomes a win when the determined symbol coincides with a preset symbol, and the ordinary electric accessory 57 is opened for a predetermined time.
[0007]
In addition, a liquid crystal display symbol display L for performing a variable display game via a plurality of variable symbols is arranged at a substantially central portion of the game area 19. This symbol display L can be divided and displayed on the first symbol display portion L1, the third symbol display portion L3, and the second symbol display portion L2, and 15 types of symbols “0 to 9, A to E” are displayed in this order. In the case of variable display, the same symbol (the jackpot symbol) is confirmed and displayed on the first symbol display unit L1, the third symbol display unit L3, and the second symbol display unit L2.
[0008]
Then, when the game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory (symbol start opening) 57, a symbol variation signal is generated, and a variable display game, which will be described in detail later, is started. The number of rounds is selected, and the door 58a of the big prize opening 58 is opened for the number of rounds, so that a large amount of prize balls can be paid out. The round number to be acquired is displayed on the round indicator La.
[0009]
In addition, the game area 19 is provided with other normal winning openings 55a, 55b, etc., and when winning, a specific prize ball is paid out, but the gaming balls that have not won enter the out opening 80. . The game ball that has entered the out port 80 may be returned to the player, as will be described in detail later.
[0010]
Next, symbol display in the gaming machine having the above-described configuration will be described with reference to a control flow executed in interrupt processing.
2A is initialized, and when the power of the pachinko machine is turned on (S1), when the determination counter Hc (circulation number of 0 to 329) is reached, circulation counters M1, M2, M3, which are fixed symbol determination means, The determination memory Q (I) (I = 1 to 4) is initialized.
[0011]
FIG. 2B performs processing of the determination counter Hc (0 to 329) and the circulation counters M1, M2, and M3 for selecting symbols to be displayed on the symbol display portions L1, L2, and L3 such as jackpots.
First, 1 is added to the determination counter Hc every reset time (predetermined time (2 ms)) (S20), and it is determined whether or not the value of the added determination counter Hc is 330 (S21). When the value of the determination counter Hc is 330, the value of the determination counter Hc is initialized (S22). By this processing, the value of the determination counter Hc becomes a circulation number from 0 to 329.
[0012]
1 is added to the circulation counter M1 every reset time (predetermined time (2 ms)) (S25), and it is determined whether or not the value of the circulation counter M1 is 15 (S26). When the value of the circulation counter M1 is 15, the circulation counter M1 is initialized and 1 is added to the circulation counter M2 (S27).
Next, it is determined whether or not the circulation counter M2 is 15 (S28). When the value of the circulation counter M2 is 15, the circulation counter M2 is initialized and 1 is added to the circulation counter M3 (S29). ).
Then, it is determined whether or not the circulation counter M3 is 15 (S30). When the value of the circulation counter M3 is 15, the circulation counter M3 is initialized (S31).
As a result, the circulation counters M1, M2, and M3 have a circulation number of 0 to 14.
[0013]
The symbols selected by the circulation counters M1, M2, and M3 are displayed as follows.
(A) When the jackpot is won, the first symbol display portion L1, the second symbol display portion L2, and the third symbol display portion L3 display the jackpot symbols (all the same symbols) corresponding to the value of the circulation counter M1.
(B) At the time of reach, it will not be a big hit, but as the outreach symbol, the first symbol display portion L1 and the second symbol display portion L2 are the symbols of the value of the circulation counter M1, and the same symbol is displayed. The third symbol display portion L3 displays a symbol corresponding to the value of the circulation counter M3 (however, a value different from the circulation counter M1), and displays a symbol different from the first symbol display portion L1.
(C) At the time of detachment, the first symbol display portion L1, the second symbol display portion L2, and the third symbol display portion L3 have a circulation counter M1, a circulation counter M2 (however, a value different from the circulation counter M1), and a circulation counter M3. The symbol corresponding to the value of is displayed.
[0014]
FIG. 3 is for processing a winning ball won in the ordinary electric accessory 57. First, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the ordinary electric accessory 57 (S71). This process ends.
Next, it is determined whether or not the determination memory Q (1) is “0” (S73). If it is “0”, the variable display game of the winning ball is being executed, or the winning ball is Since there is no state, the value of the counter I is set to 1 (S74).
That is, the addresses (1 to 4) for storing the determination memory Q described in detail in step 81 and thereafter are set.
[0015]
Conversely, when the determination memory Q (1) is not “0”, it is determined whether or not the value of the determination memory Q (2) is “0” (S75). 2 is set (S76). Hereinafter, the determination memories Q (3) and Q (4) are sequentially determined and the value of the counter I is set (S77 to S80).
When the determination memory Q (4) is not “0”, since there is already a maximum storage (four), the winning ball is ignored, and the processing of this routine is terminated.
It should be noted that the winning ball determination memory Q (I) that contributes to the variable display game lights the memory lamp LR provided in the game area 19 in correspondence with the number other than “0”, so that the player has the remaining You can know the number of variable display games.
[0016]
Then, it is determined whether or not the value of the read determination counter Hc (0 to 329) is “7” (S81). If it is “7”, 1 is written in the determination memory Q (I) to generate a big hit in the variable display game described later (S82).
Next, when the value of the determination counter Hc (0 to 329) is “80 to 90”, 2 is written in the determination memory Q (I) in order to display a missed reach symbol in the variable display game described later ( (S83, S84), otherwise, 3 is written in the determination memory Q (I) to perform the removal process (S85).
With the above processing, the determination memory Q (I) (I = 1 to 4) is “1” in the case of big hit, “2” in the case of reach (not big hit), and “3” in the case of loss. Is stored.
[0017]
Next, FIG. 4 is a control flow showing the concept of processing the variable display game for the winning ball won in the ordinary electric accessory 57. First, the variable display game is stored (the determination memory Q (1) is 0). (S39) If there is no winning ball when it is "0", this process is terminated. If there is a memory, the determination memory Q (1) is stored in the storage variable QQ. Shift the value of the judgment memory Q (I) to the judgment memory Q (I-1), and set Q (I) (maximum I value) other than “0” to “0” to deal with a new winning ball (S40).
[0018]
Then, the symbol variation of the symbol display portions L1, L2, and L3 is started simultaneously by the symbol variation signal (S41), and the stop symbol is selected (S42). In this variable display game, it is determined whether the game is a big hit (QQ = 1) or reach (QQ = 2) (S43). If the game is out of play (QQ = 3), the symbol selected in step 42 is determined. Is displayed on the 1st symbol display part L1 (S55), the 2nd symbol display part L2 (S56), and the 3rd symbol display part L3 (S57), and a removal process is performed.
[0019]
On the other hand, if it is a big hit (QQ = 1) or reach (QQ = 2) in step 43, in order to execute the reach action, first, it is displayed on the first symbol display section L1 (S44), and then The same symbol is displayed on the second symbol display portion L2 (S45), and the reach mode is displayed.
Next, it is determined again whether or not the jackpot (QQ = 1) (S46). If the jackpot is not a jackpot, the symbol on the third symbol display portion L3 displays a reach action (S50), but does not cause a jackpot. In the third symbol display section L3, a symbol corresponding to the value of the circulation counter M3 (however, a value different from the circulation counter M1) is displayed (S51), and this process ends.
[0020]
In step 46, when the jackpot (QQ = 1), the symbol on the third symbol display portion L3 displays reach action (S47).
In this reach action, the symbol variation on the third symbol display portion L3 is slowly changed to a level that can be recognized by the player, or the symbol background, lamp, LED, or sound is different from the usual, and the player is a big hit It is done to have a sense of expectation.
Upon completion of this reach action, the symbol is confirmed and displayed on the third symbol display portion L3 (the symbol display is stopped and displayed), and the same symbol (big hit symbol) is confirmed and displayed on each symbol display portion L1, L2, and L3. Being a big hit.
Then, the number of rounds set in advance is selected for the jackpot, and the door 58a of the big prize opening 58 is opened for the number of rounds so that a large amount of prize balls can be paid out.
[0021]
As described above, the variable display game is executed, but handling when the hit game ball enters the out slot 80 without entering the winning slot will be described with reference to FIGS.
The mechanism shown in FIG. 5 is provided in the back of the out port 80, and the game ball entered from the out port 80 having a length L3 rolls a guide rod 81 having side walls 81a on both sides. An L-shaped support plate 82 connected to the guide rod 81 is provided, and a section 85 is installed on the support plate 82 so as to reciprocate via a reciprocating device 83. In addition, when setting the division body 85 manually, the said reciprocating device 83 is not necessarily required.
[0022]
In addition, the partition body 85 is provided with a partition wall 85a, and is divided into a discharge side 86A for discharging the game balls and a return side 86B for returning the game balls to the supply tray 12 (or the storage tray 17). , Lengths L1> L3 and L2> L3. Therefore, all the game balls that have entered the out port 80 can be returned to the discharge side 86A or the return side 86B via the reciprocating device 83 (or manually).
Further, the discharge side 86A is provided with a discharge port 88a, and game balls from the discharge port 88a flow down through a discharge bar 89a installed in a discharge detector 90a, and through the discharge detector 90a. Count the number of game balls to be discharged.
On the other hand, the return side 86B is provided with a return port 88b, and the game balls from the return port 88b flow down the return bar 89b where the return detector 90b is installed and are returned to the supply tray 12 (or the storage tray 17). And can be reused. The returned game balls are counted via the return detector 90b.
[0023]
The setting position of the division body 85 will be described. Via the reciprocating device 83, the segment 85 is made to correspond to the length a of the discharge side 86A and the length b of the return side 86B with respect to the length (L3) of the out port 80.
If the game balls enter equally regardless of the position of the out port 80, the number of game balls entering the discharge side 86A and the number of game balls entering the return side 86B are in a ratio of a to b.
Therefore, if it sets in this way, the game ball which entered the out port 80 can be returned in the ratio of a / (a + b). That is, by changing the position of the segment 85 via the reciprocating device 83, the number of game balls entering the discharge side 86A (return side 86B) can be changed within a range of 0 to 100%.
[0024]
However, since a and b are related to the diameter of the game ball, they are not continuously 0 to 100%. For example, assuming that the diameter of the game ball is d, a is slightly longer than (2 × d), b Is set slightly longer than d, it is set at a 2: 1 ratio. Therefore, 1/3 of the game balls that have entered the out port 80 are stochastically returned and can be reused.
As described above, the game balls that have entered the out port 80 can be easily distributed to the discharge side 86 </ b> A and the return side 86 </ b> B at a predetermined ratio by the reciprocating device 83 and the partition body 85.
[0025]
(First embodiment)
In this embodiment, the movable section 85 is fixed and used.
(1) Since the partition body 85 is used in a fixed manner, the reciprocating device 83 is not necessarily required, and the ratio of the discharge side 86A and the return side 86B is set according to the position of the partition body 85.
(2) Alternatively, the ratio of the discharge side 86A and the return side 86B is set according to the position of the partition 85, and the game ball entering the out port 80 is placed on the upper portion of the out port 80 as a fault nail (not shown). Configure with
According to any of the above aspects, the ratio of the discharge side 86A and the return side 86B can be set via the fixed partition 85, and a specific number of returns can be made to the player, thereby providing a service.
[0026]
(Second Embodiment)
In the present embodiment, conditions for starting and stopping the movable section 85 via the reciprocating device 83 will be described.
(1) The section 85 is reciprocated via the reciprocating device 83, and for example, the game ball entering the out port 80 is alternately changed to stop for 5 seconds on the discharge side 86A and for 1 second on the return side 86B. To do. The forward and backward operation times of the reciprocating device 83 are appropriately selected in consideration of the type of game ball and the like, and the ratio of the discharge side 86A and the return side 86B is a ratio of a to b. You may reciprocate.
In this way, a specific number of game balls that enter the out port 80 are returned and can be reused by the movement of the segment 85 for each preset time.
[0027]
(2) After the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the reciprocating device 83 is started and stopped at every preset time and within a predetermined time.
The start and stop of the reciprocating device 83 is shown in FIG. 6 (control flow showing the concept) and is executed by interrupt processing. First, when the power is turned on, the timer T is initialized (S101, S102). . Then, 1 is added to the timer T (S103), and compared with a preset interval time Ta (S104). This interval time Ta is set to 1 hour, for example.
When the timer T reaches the interval time Ta or more, the timer T is initialized (S105), and then the reciprocating device 83 is activated (S106). By this reciprocating device 83, the ratio of the discharge side 86A and the return side 86B is set.
Therefore, for example, in order to put all the game balls that have entered the out port 80 into the return side 86B, a / (a + b) = 0 and b = 1 are set. That is, the return side 86B (L2) is made to correspond to the out port 80 (L3).
[0028]
Then, 1 is added to the timer T (S107) and compared with a preset interval time Tb (S108). This time Tb is a time for returning the game ball. For example, if it is set to 1 minute, the game ball that has entered the out port 80 within 1 minute is returned.
When Tb elapses, the reciprocating device 83 is returned to the original state (S109).
As described above, at a preset time Tb from the power-on of the gaming machine, within a preset time Tb, the game balls having a specific ratio are supplied by the partition 85 via the reciprocating device 83. (Or returned to the storage tray 17). Therefore, the player can receive a service of a reusable game ball.
[0029]
(3) The reciprocating device 83 is activated and stopped in response to the number of game balls entering the out port 80. This is schematically shown in FIG. 7 and executed by interrupt processing. First, when the power is turned on, The division body 85 via the reciprocating device 83 is set to a position for discharging all the game balls that have entered the out port 80 (S120, S121), and the counter K is initialized (S122).
Each time the discharge detector 90a is turned “ON”, 1 is added to the counter K to determine whether or not the preset number Ka is greater than or equal to the preset number (S123, S124, S125). The set number Ka is set to 200, for example.
When the number of game balls entering the out port 80 becomes equal to or greater than the set number Ka, the reciprocating device 83 is activated (S106), and the ratio of the discharge side 86A and the return side 86B is set. In order to put all the game balls that have entered the out port 80 into the return side 86B, a / (a + b) = 0 and b = 1 are set. That is, the return side 86B (L2) is made to correspond to the out port 80 (L3).
[0030]
Next, the counter K is initialized (S127), and every time the return detector 90b is turned "ON", 1 is added to the counter K, and it is determined whether or not the return number Kb is greater than or equal to a preset value. (S128, S129, S130). This return number Kb is set to 10, for example.
When the return number Kb of game balls is returned, the reciprocating device 83 is returned to its original position (S131).
As described above, for each Ka number of game balls that have entered the preset out port 80, a preset return number Kb is returned to receive a service of reusable game balls (game media).
[0031]
(Third embodiment)
In the present embodiment, a jackpot lottery is performed corresponding to the number of game balls entering the out port 80, and will be described with reference to FIG. The steps having the same operations as those in FIG. 7 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.
FIG. 8 is a control flow showing the concept, which is executed by an interrupt process. First, when the power is turned on, a position at which all the game balls that have entered the outlet 80 through the reciprocating device 83 are discharged. (S120, S121) and the counter K is initialized (S122).
Each time the discharge detector 90a is turned “ON”, 1 is added to the counter K to determine whether or not the preset number Ka is greater than or equal to the preset number (S123, S124, S125). The set number Ka is set to 200, for example.
When the number of game balls that have entered the out port 80 becomes equal to or greater than the set number Ka, the process proceeds to step 73 shown in FIG. 3 (winning ball processing), and the subsequent processing is executed (S155). By this process, it is determined whether or not the jackpot is caused, and the result is stored in the determination memory Q (I) (I = 1 to 4).
Therefore, it is determined whether or not “1” is stored in the determination memory Q (I) (I = 1 to 4), and when “1” is stored, a jackpot occurs. Then, the division body 85 via the reciprocating device 83 is returned to the original state.
[0032]
However, when the jackpot does not occur, in order to return the game ball to the player, the division body 85 via the reciprocating device 83 allows the game ball entering the out port 80 to enter the return side 86B ( S126).
Next, the counter K is initialized (S127), and every time the return detector 90b is turned "ON", 1 is added to the counter K, and it is determined whether or not the return number Kb is greater than or equal to a preset value. (S128, S129, S130) After returning the number Kb of game balls, the reciprocating device 83 is returned to its original position (S131).
As described above, since a lottery is executed to determine whether or not the number of game balls that have entered the preset outlet 80 will be a big hit for each Ka, the player can receive a service that may be a big hit. Even if it is not a big win, the return number Kb is returned and a reusable game ball is received.
Needless to say, the game ball may not be returned when the jackpot is not reached.
[0033]
Needless to say, the present invention can be applied to other types of pachinko machines and other types of gaming machines in addition to the types of pachinko machines shown in the embodiment.
[0034]
【The invention's effect】
The gaming machine of claim 1 is provided with a fixed section (85) communicating with the out port (80), and changes the length a of the discharge side (86A) and the length b of the return side (86B). By doing so, the ratio of the return balls can be changed, and the service can be selected.
Further, since the gaming machine according to claim 2 is provided with the section (85) communicating with the out port (80) so as to be able to reciprocate , the position of the section (85) is set to the length of the discharge side (86A). By setting the length a to the length b on the return side (86B), the ratio of the number of game balls on the discharge side (86A) and the number of game balls on the return side (86B) can be changed. Can be changed.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine (pachinko machine).
FIGS. 2A and 2B are diagrams illustrating initialization and creation of a determination counter Hc and the like.
FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a control flow of a concept of winning ball processing.
FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a control flow of a concept of a variable display game.
FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a division body installed in the back of the out port.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a control flow showing the concept in (2) of the second embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a control flow showing a concept in (3) of the second embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a control flow showing a concept in the third embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
23a, 23b Normal design starting gate 57 Normal electric accessory (design starting port)
58 Grand prize opening 80 Out port 83 Reciprocating device 85 Division body 85a Partition wall L Symbol display L1-L3 Symbol display part

Claims (2)

A game machine in which the hit game ball enters the outlet (80) as a consumption ball,
A section (85) communicating with the out port (80) is fixedly provided,
The partition (85) is divided into a discharge side (86A) and a return side (86B) by a partition wall (85a),
The game ball on the discharge side (86A) is returned to the discharge basket (89a), the game ball on the return side (86B) is returned to the return basket (89b),
The length of the outlet (80) is divided into a length “a” from the partition wall (85a) to the discharge side (86A) and a length “b” from the partition wall (85a) to the return side (86B). And
The length “a” and the length “b” are selected so that the game ball is not discharged from the out port (80) to only one of the discharge side (86A) and the return side (86B),
If the game balls from the out port (80) equally enter the partition (85), the ratio of the number of game balls on the discharge side (86A) and the number of game balls on the return side (86B) is "a A gaming machine characterized by being "b". A game machine in which the hit game ball enters the outlet (80) as a consumption ball,
A section (85) communicating with the out port (80) is provided so as to be reciprocally movable,
The partition (85) is divided into a discharge side (86A) and a return side (86B) by a partition wall (85a),
The game ball on the discharge side (86A) is returned to the discharge basket (89a), the game ball on the return side (86B) is returned to the return basket (89b),
In the reciprocating section (85), the length "a" and the length "in which the game ball is not discharged from the out port (80) only to either the discharge side (86A) or the return side (86B)" If the game balls from the outlet (80) enter the partition (85) evenly when set so as to have a ratio of “b”, the discharge side (86A) and A gaming machine characterized in that a ratio of the number of game balls on the discharge side (86A) and the number of game balls on the return side (86B) can be selected by entering any of the return side (86B).

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