JP4331469B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, a variable winning device that can change between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which it is impossible or impossible to enter, and the variable winning device is changed to an open state. A starting device for generating an opportunity to cause a specific area that is provided in the variable winning device and through which a game ball that has entered the variable winning device can pass, and the starting device changes the variable winning device to an open state. In some cases, a special game state that is advantageous to the player can occur when a game ball that has entered a variable prize device within a predetermined period of time has passed a specific area.
[0003]
In addition, in the gaming machine as described above, a gaming ball that has entered the variable winning device only when a specific starting device among a plurality of starting devices causes the variable winning device to be changed to an open state. There is also one in which the guiding means is operated so as to easily pass through a specific region (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2-309986
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the prior art as described in Patent Document 1 above, the guiding means cannot be changed depending on the number of game balls that have entered the variable prize apparatus. Instead of enjoying the game ball guidance mode, he is enthusiastic about how to enter a specific starting device. For this reason, the variable winning device cannot be strongly appealed to the player, and the interest of the game has been weakened. In addition, even if a game ball enters another starting device that does not trigger the operation of the guiding means, the possibility of causing a special gaming state is low, and the expectation for the game is low.
[0006]
The present invention has been made to solve the conventional problems as described above, and an object thereof is to provide an amusement machine full of interest that does not impair the player's expectation.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the present invention, the above problem is solved as follows.
(1) A variable winning device capable of changing between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter, and the variable prize based on the game ball entering A starting device for generating an opportunity to change the device to an open state, a specific area provided in the variable winning device and allowing a game ball that has entered the variable winning device to pass, and the game ball passing through the specific region In this case, in the gaming machine provided with a control means capable of generating a special prize gaming state advantageous to the player, the variable prize winning device receives the game ball that has entered the variable prize winning device when it is in the open state. Detecting means for detecting, and guiding means capable of guiding the game ball to the specific area, wherein the guiding means includes left and right movable pieces movable to a raised position and a lowered position; Electric hand to move to the lowered position And a fixed piece disposed between the left and right movable pieces, and when the left and right movable pieces are in the raised position, the upper ends of the left and right movable pieces are higher than the upper ends of the fixed pieces. The game ball can be guided to the specific area while being guided between the left and right movable pieces, and the upper ends of the left and right movable pieces are fixed when the left and right movable pieces are in the lowered position. Lower than the upper end of the piece, the game ball cannot be guided between the left and right movable pieces, and the control means is based on the fact that the game ball has entered the starting device, When the state is changed to the open state, the game balls detected by the detection means are counted, and when the count value is a predetermined number or more, the electric means is moved from the lowered position to the left and right movable pieces. passing the control to move to the position Including the rate change means.
[0008]
(2) In the above item (1), the fixed piece is formed between the left and right movable pieces so that the top edge of the upper end formed in a mountain shape is biased to one of the left and right movable pieces. Placed in .
[0009]
(3) In the above item (1) or (2), the information processing device further includes notification means for notifying in a different notification mode based on the count value counted by the detection means.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board (1) constituting a part of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The game board (1) has a circular game area (4) surrounded by an outer guide rail (2) and an inner guide rail (3), and is fired from a launcher (not shown) by the player's operation. The game described later is performed by rolling the game ball in the game area (4).
Note that a large number of game nails are arranged in the game area (4), and the game balls roll while abutting against the game nails, but the game nails are omitted for simplification of the drawing.
[0012]
A variable winning device (5) is arranged at the center of the game area (4). The variable winning device (5) includes left and right movable wings (6) (6) and movable wings (6) (6) that can be changed between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which a game ball cannot enter. ) Is in an open state, a specific area (7) is provided in which a game ball that has entered the ball can pass to cause a special game state that is advantageous to the player. In addition, in FIG. 1, the state which the movable wing | blade (6) (6) is open | released is shown. Further, the variable winning device (5) may be configured so that the game ball can be changed to a state where it is difficult to enter the ball in the closed state.
[0013]
A lower prize device (8) is arranged along the inner guide rail (3) at the lower part of the game area (4). The lower winning device (8) is provided with three starting winning ports (9) as starting devices.
[0014]
In addition, in the game area (4), a windmill (10) that changes the rolling direction of the game ball, a game nail, an out port (11) that sends the game ball to the back of the game board (1), as described later An indicator lamp device (21) or the like serving as a notification means for notification is provided.
[0015]
FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the variable winning device (5) and shows the movable wings (6) and (6) in the open state.
In addition to the movable wings (6) and (6) and the specific area (7), the variable winning device (5) guides the game balls that have entered when the movable wings (6) and (6) are in the open state. Of the left and right connecting passages (13) and (13) and the connecting passages (13) and (13), which are provided on the rear side of the guiding passage (12) and communicated with the guiding passage (12). Left and right rotating derivatives (14) and (14) that communicate with the lower end and receive the game balls that have passed through the communication passages (13) and (13), and game balls received by the rotating derivatives (14) and (14) (7) A guide path (15) is provided as a guide means capable of guiding in the direction.
[0016]
In the left and right communication passages (13) and (13), when the variable winning device (5) is opened, a detection composed of a proximity switch for detecting a game ball that has entered the variable winning device (5). As an example of the means, a ball detection switch (20) is attached.
[0017]
The guide path (15) is formed by left and right movable pieces (16) and (16) and a fixed piece (17) disposed between the left and right movable pieces (16) and (16). ) In a downward slope from the rear to the front. The fixed piece (17) is formed in a mountain shape, and the apex edge (17a) as the apex thereof is provided at a position close to the left movable piece (16) side, and the left and right inclination angles are different. That is, the fixed piece (17) is biased toward the left movable piece (16). On the contrary, of course, it may be biased toward the right movable piece (16).
[0018]
3 and 4 are enlarged front views of the main part of the guide path (15), showing the guidance state of the game ball. As shown in FIG. 3, the left and right movable pieces (16) and (16) guide the game ball to a raised position (a specific area (7)) higher than the fixed piece (17) as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the lowering position lower than the fixed piece (17) (the state in which the probability of guiding the game ball to the specific area (7) is lowered) can be changed alternately as shown in FIG. It is configured.
When the movable pieces (16) and (16) are in the lowered position, the path following the specific area (7) may be shielded so that the game ball cannot pass through the specific area (7).
[0019]
As shown in FIG. 3, when the movable pieces (16) (16) are in the raised position, the game ball (100) is guided forward between the left and right movable pieces (16) (16). Since it is guided, it can pass through the specific area (7) with a very high probability. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4, when the movable pieces (16) and (16) are in the lowered position, the game ball (100) is not guided by the left and right movable pieces (16) and (16), and the fixed pieces ( Since the game ball (100) is only in contact with the right inclined surface of 17), as shown by the illustrated arrow, the possibility that the game ball (100) falls and is guided to the right direction becomes extremely high. That is, the probability that the game ball (100) passes through the specific area (7) is higher when the movable pieces (16) (16) are in the raised position than when they are in the lowered position.
[0020]
Further, the top edge (17a) of the fixed piece (17) formed in a mountain shape does not coincide with the center axis of the guided game ball (in FIG. 3, it is shifted to the left side from the center axis of the game ball). Provided. By doing in this way, compared with the case where the top edge (17a) of the fixed piece (17) formed in the mountain shape is aligned with the central axis of the guided game ball, the specific region (7) is The probability of passing is naturally lower.
[0021]
The movable pieces (16) and (16) are configured so that the main control unit (200) shown in FIG. 7 to be described later can move to an ascending position and a descending position by transmitting a drive control signal to the motor (23). Has been.
[0022]
When the number of game balls that have entered the inside of the variable winning device (5) in the open state is one, the motor (23) rotates at a constant speed and the movable pieces (16) and (16) are in the raised position. The descending position is repeated alternately. This repeated operation is defined as the movable mode A of the guide path (15).
[0023]
Further, when there are a plurality of (two or more) game balls that have entered the inside of the variable winning device (5) in the open state, the movable pieces (16) (16) are maintained at the raised position for a predetermined time. In addition, the motor (23) is intermittently driven and controlled by the main controller (200). This intermittent operation is defined as the movable mode B of the guide path (15). Compared to the movable mode A, the movable mode B has a higher probability that the game ball passes through the specific area (7).
[0024]
Thus, the movable mode of the guide path (15) varies depending on the number of game balls that have entered the variable prize apparatus (5), and the probability that the game ball will pass through the specific area (7) changes. The content of the game becomes diverse and the fun of the game is improved.
[0025]
5 and 6 are perspective views showing the internal structure of the variable winning device (5), showing the movement path of the game ball (100) that has entered the variable winning device (5). Note that the game ball (100) moves along the arrow shown with time. The sign of the game ball (100) is given only to the start point, and is omitted at other points. In addition, in order to make it easy to grasp the internal structure, various members positioned on the upper part of the variable winning device (5) unnecessary for explanation are omitted.
[0026]
As shown in FIG. 5, when the movable pieces (16) and (16) in the guide path (15) are in the raised position, the game ball (100) is received by the opened movable wing (6). Then, it is guided by the guide passage (12), passes through the left communication passage (13), and is guided to the front side of the left rotation derivative (14). Then, after being guided by the rotating derivative (14), it is guided while being guided by the movable pieces (16) and (16) of the guide path (15) and passes through the specific region (7). In this case, depending on the momentum of the game ball (100), it may fall to either the left or right of the movable pieces (16) (16).
[0027]
As shown in FIG. 6, when the movable pieces (16) (16) in the guide path (15) are in the lowered position, the game ball (100) is received by the left movable wing (6) being opened. By this, it is guided to the guide passage (12), passes through the left communication passage (13), and is guided to the front side of the left rotation derivative (14). Then, after being guided by the rotary derivative (14), it falls to the left side of the fixed piece (17) of the guide path (15) and does not pass through the specific region (7). In this case, the game ball may pass through the specific area (7) without falling from the fixed piece (17).
[0028]
Main devices among the devices arranged on the game board (1) are controlled by a microcomputer. Hereinafter, control related to each device will be described with reference to a control block diagram shown in FIG.
In FIG. 7, since the description is limited to the main configuration of the present embodiment, a control system, a power supply circuit, and the like that control the launching device and the discharging device are omitted here.
[0029]
The main control unit (200) is configured as an integrated one-chip CPU together with a ROM (201) storing a control program and data and a RAM (202) functioning as a work area of the CPU, and is stored in the ROM (201). A control means for executing a series of control processes is configured by the control program. The RAM (202) also has a counter function for counting the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device (5) when the movable wings (6) and (6) are opened.
[0030]
The main control unit (200) has a start switch (90) that is disposed inside each start winning opening (9) via an input port (not shown) and detects the passage of a game ball, and a variable winning device (5). , Placed inside the specific area (7) and passing through the specific area (7), and a ball detection switch (20) for detecting all the game balls that have entered the variable winning device (5) A specific area switch (70) for detecting the passing of the game ball is connected, and each detection signal can be input.
[0031]
Further, the main control unit (200) has a movable blade solenoid (24) as an electric drive source for operating the movable blades (6) and (6) in the variable prize device (5) via an output port (not shown). , An indicator lamp device (21) that constitutes a notification means having an LED, a speaker (22) that constitutes another notification means provided in the game board (1), and a left and right movable piece (16) in the guideway (15) A motor (23) for driving (16) is connected, and each control signal can be output.
[0032]
Next, an outline of basic operations related to the game board (1) will be described. First, when a game ball enters one of the start winning openings (9), a detection signal generated when the game ball is detected by the start switch (90) disposed inside the start winning opening (9). Is transmitted to the main control unit (200). The main control unit (200) transmits the drive control signal to the movable blade solenoid (24) based on the received detection signal, so that the movable blades (6) and (6) of the variable winning device (5) are once. Or move twice.
[0033]
The movable wings (6) and (6) guide the game ball to the inside of the variable winning device (5) by receiving the game ball in an open state in which the game ball can enter by moving. When the game ball that has entered the inside of the variable winning device (5) is guided to the guide path (15) and passes through the specific area (7), the specific area switch (70) provided in the specific area (7). Thus, a detection signal generated when the game ball is detected is transmitted to the main control unit (200). At this time, the movable mode of the guide path (15) varies depending on predetermined conditions, which will be described later.
[0034]
The control means (200) transmits the drive control signal to the movable blade solenoid (24), which is an electrical drive source, based on the detection signal of the specific area switch (70), thereby moving the variable winning device (5). The wings (6) and (6) are moved, for example, 16 times. During this period, it is possible to enter a large number of game balls into the variable prize device (5), and a special prize game state advantageous to the player is generated.
[0035]
Furthermore, when the game ball that has entered the variable prize device (5) passes through the specific area (7) during the special prize game state, the special game state is generated again, and the special prize game state is changed, for example, up to 16 times. It is controlled by the main control unit (200) to repeat.
[0036]
The special game state is not limited to the above-described operation, and may be a configuration related to an operation in which the movable wings (6) and (6) of the variable winning device (5) move so as to open for a predetermined time (30 seconds). A variable winning device different from the variable winning device (5) may be in an open state.
[0037]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining a main part (specific area passing rate change control process) according to the present embodiment among the processes executed by the main control part (200).
[0038]
First, in step S1, it is determined whether or not there is a ball entering the start winning opening (9). That is, the main control unit (200) determines whether or not the detection signal from the start switch (90) has been input (whether or not the variable winning device (5) has changed to an open state in which a game ball can enter). A signal input check process for determining whether or not) is executed. If it is determined that the signal from the start switch (90) is input (YES), the process proceeds to step S2. On the other hand, if it is determined that the signal from the start switch (90) is not input (NO), the processing here is terminated and step S1 is executed again.
[0039]
In step S2, it is determined whether or not there is a ball entering the variable winning device (5) in the open state. That is, when the main control unit (200) determines that the ball detection signal from the ball entry detection switch (20) is input (YES), the main control unit (200) proceeds to step S3. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ball detection signal from the ball entry detection switch (20) is not input (NO), the processing here is terminated and step S1 is executed again. The main control unit (200) counts the number of times the sphere detection signal is input, and the counted value is stored in the RAM (202).
[0040]
In step S3, it is determined whether or not the number of balls entered into the variable winning device (5) based on the detection result in step S2 is two or more as a predetermined number. That is, if the main control unit (200) determines that the ball detection signal from the ball entry detection switch (20) has been input twice or more (YES), the main control unit (200) proceeds to step S4. On the other hand, if it is determined that the ball detection signal from the ball entry detection switch (20) has not been input twice or more (NO), the process proceeds to step S6. At the end of the processing here, the count value stored in the RAM (202) is reset.
[0041]
In step S4, the main control unit (200) controls the indicator lamp device (21) so as to emit light in the notification mode B (for example, the lighting is continued for 5 seconds), and outputs a sound effect corresponding to the notification mode B. A process of controlling the speaker (22) is executed so as to occur, and the process proceeds to step S5.
[0042]
In step S5, the main control unit (200) executes a process of controlling the motor (23) so as to operate the movable pieces (16), (16) of the guide path (15) in a specific movable mode B.
[0043]
On the other hand, in step S6, the main control unit (200) controls the indicator lamp device (21) to emit light in a notification mode A (for example, lighting is repeated every 0.5 seconds) different from the notification mode B. At the same time, a process of controlling the speaker (22) so as to generate a sound effect according to the notification mode A is executed, and the process proceeds to step S7.
[0044]
As described above, since the notification mode differs depending on the number of game balls that have entered the variable prize apparatus (5), the game can be enjoyed while clearly grasping the game situation, and convenience is improved. To do.
[0045]
In step S7, the main control unit (200) executes a process of controlling the motor (23) so as to operate the movable pieces (16), (16) of the guide path (15) in the movable mode A.
[0046]
Steps S5 and S7 correspond to passage rate change control means in the control means for controlling the guide path (15) according to the present invention to a predetermined movable mode.
[0047]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the probability that a game ball passes through the specific area (7) can be changed according to the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device (5). Can enjoy the game while paying attention to the variable winning device (5). In addition, it is possible to enjoy the pleasure of operating the guiding means (15) in different movable modes, regardless of which of the plurality (three) of the start winning openings (9) has entered the ball.
[0048]
Further, when the number of game balls detected by the entrance detection switch (20) reaches a predetermined number (two in this embodiment), the game guided by the guide path (15) In order to control the guideway (15) to operate in a specific movable manner (in this embodiment, movable manner B) so as to increase the probability that the ball passes through the specific area (7), As many game balls as possible will be enthusiastic about the game to enter the variable winning device (5), and a high-quality gaming machine rich in strategy can be provided.
[0049]
When the guideway (15) is in a notification mode other than specific (in this embodiment, movable mode A), it is extremely difficult to guide the game ball to the specific area (7) by the fixed piece (17). Therefore, the passing rate of the specific area (7) is reduced, and a healthy game with moderately reduced shooting characteristics becomes possible. Furthermore, it is possible to realize a variable winning device (5) that is balanced for both the game store and the player.
[0050]
Furthermore, the fixed piece (17) is formed in a mountain shape, and the peak edge (17a) of the mountain shape is provided at a position that does not coincide with the central axis of the game ball guided to the guide path (15). The simple configuration in which the movable pieces (16) and (16) are moved to the lowered position where they do not come into contact with the game ball can make it extremely difficult to be guided to the specific area (7).
[0051]
As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, it is possible to give a various deformation | transformation and change to the said embodiment within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. For example, a predetermined number other than two is set, the guiding means capable of guiding the game ball to the specific area (7) is a rotational derivative (14) (14), a game ball with a predetermined member The game ball is stored in the rotating body and the possibility of being directed to the specific area (7) differs depending on the direction of rotation. Also good. In other words, any configuration may be used as long as it can guide the game ball to the specific area (7). As another modification, the movable pattern by the guiding means is appropriately changed to another pattern, the fixed piece (17) is formed in another shape such as a circular shape instead of a mountain shape, a start winning opening (9 ) Other than three.
[0052]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the following effects can be achieved.
(a) According to the invention described in claim 1 , when the variable winning device changes to the open state based on the game ball having entered the starting device, a predetermined number of game balls or more determined in advance in the variable winning device. When the player wins , the left and right movable pieces move to the raised position, so that the player can enjoy the game while paying attention to the variable winning device. In addition, when the left and right movable pieces are moved to the lowered position, the game balls that have entered the variable winning device are not guided to the specific area by the left and right movable pieces, so the passing rate of the specific area can be reduced, A healthy game with moderately reduced shooting characteristics is possible.
[0053]
(b) According to the invention of claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 1, when the movable piece is moved to the lowered position, the top edge of the fixed piece is placed on one side of the left and right movable pieces. Because of the bias, it is extremely difficult to guide to the specific area, the passing rate of the specific area can be lowered, and a healthy game with a moderately suppressed shooting ability becomes possible.
[0054]
(c) According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention according to claim 1 or 2, in order to notify in a notification manner according to the number of game balls that have entered the variable winning device, The game can be enjoyed while clearly grasping, improving convenience.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board constituting a part of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the variable winning device.
FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view of the main part of the guide path when the movable piece is in the raised position.
FIG. 4 is an enlarged front view of the main part of the guide path when the movable piece is in the lowered position.
FIG. 5 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the winning device when the movable piece is in the raised position.
FIG. 6 is a perspective view showing the internal structure of the winning device when the movable piece is in the lowered position.
FIG. 7 is a control block diagram related to each device arranged on the game board.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating specific area passing rate change control.
[Explanation of symbols]
(1) Game board
(2) Outer guide rail
(3) Inner guide rail
(4) Game area
(5) Variable winning device
(6) Movable wing
(7) Specific area
(8) Lower winning device
(9) Start prize opening (starting device)
(10) Windmill
(11) Out mouth
(12) Guide passage
(13) Communication passage
(14) Rotating derivatives
(15) Taxiway (guidance means)
(16) Movable piece
(17) Fixed piece
(17a) Top edge
(20) Entrance detection switch (detection means)
(21) Indicator light device (notification means)
(22) Speaker (notification means)
(23) Motor
(24) Movable wing solenoid
(70) Specific area switch
(90) Start switch
(100) game balls
(200) Main control unit (control means, passage rate change control means)
(201) ROM
(202) RAM

Claims (3)

A variable winning device that can change between an open state in which a game ball can enter and a closed state in which the game ball cannot enter or is difficult to enter, and the variable winning device is opened based on the game ball entering A starting device that generates an opportunity to change to a state, a specific area that is provided in the variable prize apparatus and through which a game ball that has entered the variable prize apparatus can pass, and when the game ball passes the specific area A gaming machine comprising a control means capable of causing a special gaming state advantageous to a player,
The variable winning device has a detecting means for detecting a game ball that has entered the variable winning device when the open state is established, and a guiding means capable of guiding the game ball to the specific area,
The guide means includes left and right movable pieces that can be moved to a raised position and a lowered position, electric means for moving the movable pieces to a raised position and a lowered position, and a fixed piece that is disposed between the left and right movable pieces. When the left and right movable pieces are in the raised position, the upper ends of the left and right movable pieces are higher than the upper ends of the fixed pieces, and the game ball is guided between the left and right movable pieces. When the right and left movable pieces are in the lowered position, the upper ends of the left and right movable pieces are lower than the upper ends of the fixed pieces, and the game ball is moved to the left and right movable portions. It is impossible to guide between the pieces,
The control means counts the game balls detected by the detection means when the variable winning device changes to the open state based on the game balls entering the starter , and the value of the count A game machine comprising passage rate changing means for controlling the electric means so that the left and right movable pieces move from the lowered position to the raised position when the predetermined number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number . The fixed piece is disposed between the left and right movable pieces so that a top edge of the upper end formed in a mountain shape is biased to one side of the left and right movable pieces. Item 1. The gaming machine according to Item 1.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising notification means for notifying in a different notification mode based on the count value counted by the detection means.

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