JP4342017B2 - Game machine notice device - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a notice device for a gaming machine that increases a winning expectation degree when a display state variably displayed on a game display unit provided on a game board surface becomes a specific state.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a game display unit that variably displays characters such as numbers and symbols has been provided on the game board surface of the pachinko machine, and a big hit is established when the display state of the game display unit becomes a predetermined big hit state. There is something to do. When the big hit is established, for example, the opening / closing plate of the variable winning device is opened until a predetermined time elapses so that the game ball is easier to win than usual.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the conventional pachinko machine described above, it is determined whether or not the player is likely to win a big hit only when the display state of the game display unit is a so-called reach state (a state where the probability of a big hit is high). I do not understand. For this reason, not only does it have a sense of expectation for big hits only in the reach state, but during the game, the player's interest is only directed to the display state of the game display unit, and the game becomes monotonous and interesting. There is a disadvantage that there are few.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and the object thereof is to effectively enhance the expectation that the display state of the game display unit will be a specific state such as a big hit, An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine notice device that can enhance the fun of the game machine.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, according to the gaming machine notice device of claim 1 of the present invention, when the display state variably displayed on the game display portion of the center accessory provided on the game board surface becomes a specific state. In order to increase the winning expectation degree, a specific display advance notice is provided to notify that a jackpot advance notice command, a reach advance notice command, or a probability change advance notice command is generated before the display state of the game display unit becomes a specific state. A specific display notice means is provided, and a game ball rolling on the game board surface has entered the center role or has flowed down a warp passage provided in the center role, or a specific portion of the specific display notice means detecting means for detecting that hits the provided, the specific display notifying means, the jackpot announcement command or the reach announcement command or the probability change announcement command is generated Specific display becomes notice standby state when that this particular display notice to determine the success or failure of the notice condition based on the detection of said detecting means output during the standby state, other than the game display when satisfied the notice condition Ru der to perform a specific display prior notice using the means. For example , when performing the specific indication advance notice, (1) the action or display of an accessory, (2) causing the game ball to flow down a notice passage different from the normal flow path, and (3) the specific indication advance means. The specific display may be performed by either causing the specific part to perform a preliminary operation, or (4) turning on or flashing the preliminary lamp provided on the game board surface .
[0006]
In this configuration, during the game, the specific display notice means performs a specific display notice using a means other than the game display unit every time the gaming state satisfies the predetermined notice condition during the period of the specific display notice standby state. . Therefore, each time, the player can know that the jackpot notice command, the reach notice command or the probability change notice command is generated before the display state of the game display unit becomes a specific state, In addition to an increase in expectation for a specific state, the player can draw attention to the state of the specific display notice means in addition to the display state of the game display unit. Moreover, whether or not the specific display notice means is in the specific display notice standby state is not informed to the player and the establishment of the notice condition depends on the game state. Not sure if will be done. This also creates new expectations for the specific display notice.
[0007]
In this case, targeted and operating the game ball rolling on the Yu technique board satisfies a predetermined condition, since the notice condition is to satisfied, firing operation game ball part of the winning hole and winning device Not only things but also a launch operation that satisfies the notice condition is necessary, and it is also interesting.
[0008]
Further, in the present invention, a detection means for detecting that the operation of the game ball rolling on the game board satisfies a predetermined condition is provided, and to determine the success or failure of the notice condition based on the output of the detection means Therefore , it can be reliably detected by the detecting means that the operation of the game ball satisfies the predetermined condition .
[0009]
Specific display notice of the method according to the particular display notifying means may be a behavior or method other than the display of the character object, For example, it is assumed that notice condition is satisfied by the game ball enters the specific area, the specific area The specific display advance notice may be performed by causing the game ball that has entered to flow down the notice passage different from the normal passage. In this case, the player can know the presence or absence of the specific display notice by checking the flow path of the game ball that has entered the specific area.
[0010]
Alternatively, it is assumed that notice condition is satisfied by Yu skill ball strikes the particular portion of the particular display notifying means may be performed a specific display notice by causing foretold operate that particular unit. In this case, the player can know the presence / absence of a specific display notice by checking and confirming the movement of the specific part hit by the game ball.
[0011]
On the other hand, a specific condition, may probability jackpot state or jackpot is high reach state. In this way, the specific display notice means performs a big hit notice or a reach notice to notify that there is a high possibility of a big hit or reach during the game, so that the expectation of the big hit can be effectively increased. it can.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
[Embodiment (1)]
Hereinafter, an embodiment (1) in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIGS. First, a schematic configuration of the entire pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIG. A game board 12 is attached to the machine casing 11 of the pachinko machine, and a center accessory 13 is provided at the center of the game board 12. The center accessory 13 is provided with a game display unit 21 from, for example, a CRT, a liquid crystal display, a rotating drum, or the like. A start winning port 14 and a variable winning device 15 are provided below the center accessory 13, and normal winning ports 16 and winning devices 17 are provided at a plurality of other game areas. Further, below the game board 12, an upper ball tray 18, a lower ball tray 19, a launch operation handle 20 of a ball launcher (not shown), and the like are provided.
[0013]
When a pachinko ball that has been driven into the game board 12 wins the start winning opening 14, for example, the numbers and symbols displayed on the game display unit 21 of the center accessory 13 start to rotate, and the numbers when it stops. The winning combination is established when the combination of symbols becomes a predetermined winning combination, and when the winning combination is established, the opening / closing plate 15a of the variable winning device 15 is opened until a predetermined time has elapsed, and a pachinko ball is awarded more than usual. Make it easier to do.
[0014]
Next, the configuration of the center accessory 13 will be described with reference to FIG. A warp passage entrance 22 is provided at the upper part on both sides of the game display portion 21, and the pachinko balls that have entered the warp passage entrance 22 flow down in the warp passage 23 and from the warp passage exit 24 to the lower front side of the game display portion 21. Flows out. Each warp passage 23 is provided with a warp ball sensor 25 (detection means) such as a proximity sensor that detects that a pachinko ball has flowed down the warp passage 23. In addition, an accessory 26 such as a doll for making a big hit announcement is arranged above the game display unit 21. The accessory 26 is driven by a motor (not shown), and when the motor is driven, the accessory 26 rotates to make a big hit notice (specific display notice).
[0015]
The warp ball sensor 25 described above is connected to a control circuit (not shown). This control circuit is mainly composed of a microcomputer, for example, and generates a big hit notice command when the display state of the game display unit 21 is highly likely to become a big hit state. Furthermore, the control circuit executes the jackpot notice control program of FIG. 2 stored in the built-in ROM (storage medium), and when the jackpot command is generated, the jackpot notice standby state (specific display notice standby state) is set. If the operation of the pachinko ball satisfies the notice condition during the big hit notice standby state, the big hit notice by the accessory 26 is performed. In the present embodiment (1), the notice condition is satisfied when the pachinko ball flows down the warp passage 23.
[0016]
Hereinafter, the control contents by the control circuit will be described based on the jackpot notice control program shown in FIG. This program is repeatedly executed every predetermined time. When this program is started, first, at step 101, it is determined whether or not a jackpot notice command is being generated. When the big hit notification command is not generated, the warp ball sensor 25 is maintained in the energization stopped state (step 102), and the big hit notification accessory 26 is maintained in the stopped state (step 103).
[0017]
After that, when a big hit notification command is generated, the process proceeds from step 101 to step 104, and the warp ball sensor 25 is energized to make the warp ball sensor 25 in a detectable state, thereby setting a big hit notification standby state. Thereafter, in step 105, it is determined whether or not the pachinko ball has flowed down the warp passage 23 based on whether or not a ball detection signal is output from the warp ball sensor 25. If the pachinko ball does not flow down the warp passage 23, the program ends without making a big hit notice.
[0018]
Thereafter, when the pachinko ball flows down the warp passage 23 and is detected by the warp ball sensor 25 during the big hit notice standby state, when the process proceeds to step 105, “Yes” is determined, Proceeding to 106, the accessory 26 is caused to perform a jackpot warning operation. The jackpot notice operation of the accessory 26 is continued during the period when the jackpot notice command is generated.
[0019]
Thereafter, when the jackpot notice command is completed, when the process proceeds to step 101, it is determined as “No”, the process proceeds to step 102, the energization to the warp ball sensor 25 is stopped, and the warp ball sensor 25 is brought into an undetectable state. As a result, the big hit notification standby state is canceled, and in the next step 103, the big hit notification operation of the accessory 26 is stopped. In this case, the control circuit and the accessory 26 serve as the specific display notifying means described in claim 1 of the claims.
[0020]
As described above, when the jackpot notice command is generated, the jackpot notice standby state is set. When the pachinko ball enters the warp passage 23 during the jackpot notice standby state, the jackpot notice by the accessory 26 is performed. Thereby, the player can know that there is a high possibility that the display state of the game display unit 21 becomes the big hit state every time the big hit notice is carried out, and effectively increases the expectation for the big hit establishment. In addition to the game display unit 21, it is possible to draw the player's attention to the accessory 26 performing the jackpot warning operation, which can enhance the fun of the game.
[0021]
Furthermore, in the present embodiment (1), since the notice condition is established by the pachinko ball flowing down the warp passage 23, a launch operation aiming at the warp passage inlet 22 is also required. In addition, the player is not informed whether or not the player is waiting for a big hit notice, and the establishment of the notice condition depends on the rolling state of the pachinko ball. I do n’t know if it ’s going to be done. For this reason, a new expectation for the jackpot notice is born, and the fun of the game can be further increased.
[0022]
It should be noted that the accessory 26 performing the jackpot notification operation may be an accessory having a shape other than a doll .
[0023]
[Embodiment (2)]
Next, Embodiment (2) of this invention is demonstrated based on FIG.4 and FIG.5. However, substantially the same parts as those in the above embodiment (1) are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
[0024]
In the center accessory 27 of the present embodiment (2), a ball entrance 28 is provided above the game display unit 21, and a micro switch is placed at the falling point of the pachinko ball that enters the center accessory 27 from the ball entrance 28. Etc., a notice switch 29 (detection means) is provided. As a result, the pachinko ball entering the center accessory 27 from the ball inlet 28 falls on the notice switch 29 and turns it on, and then flows down either the left or right warp passage 23. The game board 12 is provided with a notice lamp (not shown) for making a big hit notice. This notice lamp may be provided exclusively for the big hit notice, but it may also be used as an illumination lamp provided on the game board 12 or a winning device lamp.
[0025]
In this embodiment (2), the advance notice condition is established when the pachinko ball enters the center accessory 27 from the ball entrance 28. Hereinafter, the control contents by the control circuit will be described based on the jackpot notice control program of FIG. When the big hit notice command is not generated, the notice switch 29 is not energized, and the notice lamp is kept off (steps 201, 202, 203).
[0026]
After that, when a big hit notice command is generated, the process proceeds from step 201 to step 204, where the notice switch 29 is energized to make the notice switch 29 in a detectable state, thereby setting a big hit notice standby state. Thereafter, in step 205, it is determined whether or not the pachinko ball has entered the center accessory 27 depending on whether or not the pachinko ball has turned on the notice switch 29. If the pachinko ball is not in the center role 27, the program is terminated without making a big hit notice.
[0027]
Thereafter, when the pachinko ball enters the center object 27 and turns on the notice switch 29 during the big hit notice standby state, when the process proceeds to step 205, “Yes” is determined, and the process proceeds to step 206. Make a jackpot notice by lighting or flashing the lamp. The jackpot notice by the notice lamp is continued during the period when the jackpot notice command is generated.
[0028]
Thereafter, when the jackpot notice command ends, when the process proceeds to step 201, it is determined as “No”, and the process proceeds to step 202 to stop energization of the notice switch 29 and to make the notice switch 29 undetectable. Then, the big hit notice standby state is canceled, and in the next step 203, the notice lamp is turned off to end the big hit notice. In this case, the control circuit and the warning lamp serve as specific display warning means described in claim 1 of the claims.
[0029]
In the embodiment (2) described above, the player can know that there is a high possibility that the display state of the game display unit 21 will be in the big hit state by the big hit notice by the notice lamp. Similar effects can be obtained.
[0030]
[Embodiment (3)]
Next, Embodiment (3) of this invention is demonstrated based on FIG.6 and FIG.7.
In the center accessory 30 of the present embodiment (3), a normal warp passage 31 (normal passage) and a warning warp passage 32 (notification passage) are provided so as to branch from the lower side of the ball inlet 28 to the left and right. . Pachinko balls flowing down the normal warp passage 31 flow out from the left normal warp passage outlet 33 to the lower front side of the game display unit 21. On the other hand, the pachinko ball flowing down the warning warp passage 32 flows out from the right warning warp passage outlet 34 to the lower front side of the game display unit 21. Further, at the branch portion of the normal warp passage 31 and the warning warp passage 32, two right and left flow path switching valves 35 and 36 are provided. These flow path switching valves 35, 36 are projected into the respective passages 31, 32 by turning on / off solenoids (not shown), respectively, to prevent passage of pachinko balls, and rearward from the respective passages 31, 32. And is moved between a position where the pachinko ball is allowed to pass. The front surfaces of the passages 31 and 32 are transparent except for the flow path switching valves 35 and 36 so that the pachinko balls flowing through the passages 31 and 32 can be seen from the player side. The operation of each flow path switching valve 35, 36 is controlled by a control circuit.
[0031]
Next, the control contents by the control circuit will be described based on the jackpot notice control program of FIG. First, in step 301, it is determined whether or not a jackpot notice command is being generated. If no jackpot notice command has been issued, the process proceeds to step 302 where the pachinko ball flow path is switched to the normal warp path 31. Specifically, the flow path switching valve 35 is moved backward to open the normal warp passage 31, and the flow path switching valve 36 is protruded to close the warning warp passage 32. As a result, the pachinko ball that has entered the center accessory 30 from the ball inlet 28 flows down the normal warp passage 31 and flows out from the normal warp passage outlet 33 toward the lower front side of the game display unit 21.
[0032]
Thereafter, when a big hit notification command is generated, the process proceeds from step 301 to step 303, and the flow path of the pachinko ball is switched to the notification warp path 32. Specifically, the flow path switching valve 35 is protruded to close the normal warp passage 31, and the flow path switching valve 36 is retracted to open the warning warp passage 32. As a result, the jackpot notice standby state is set, and the pachinko ball that has entered the center object 30 from the ball entrance 28 during the period of the jackpot notice standby state flows down the notice warp passage 32 and from the notice warp passage exit 34. It flows out to the lower front side of the game display unit 21. The player knows the jackpot notice by watching the pachinko ball flowing in the notice warp passage outlet 34.
[0033]
In this case, the control circuit, the warning warp passage 32, and the flow path switching valves 35 and 36 serve as the specific display notification means described in claim 1 of the claims. Further, the fact that a pachinko ball enters the branch portion between the normal warp passage 31 and the warning warp passage 32 corresponds to the notice condition described in claim 1 of the claims.
[0034]
In the embodiment (3) described above, the player can know the presence / absence of the jackpot notice by checking the flow path and the flow destination of the pachinko ball that has entered the center object 30 from the ball entrance 28. it can.
[0035]
[Embodiment (4)]
Next, Embodiment (4) of this invention is demonstrated based on FIG.8 and FIG.9.
In the present embodiment (4), an accessory 37 such as a doll for making a big hit notice is attached to the game area of the game board 12 via a pedestal 38 so as to be able to swing vertically and horizontally. A cam 39 that is rotationally driven by a motor (not shown) is disposed below the pedestal 38. The lower surface of the pedestal 38 is a cam surface so that the accessory 37 can be swung up and down and left and right when contacting the rotating cam 39. Further, the cam 39 is covered with a cover or the like so that its operation cannot be seen from the player side.
[0036]
Normally, the accessory 37 is held in a position shown in FIG. 8A by a spring (not shown), and in this position, even if the cam 39 rotates, the pedestal 38 of the accessory 37 does not come into contact. The accessory 37 is prevented from shaking. As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the accessory 37 is pushed downward when it hits a pachinko ball, but the accessory 37 only slightly swings up and down while the cam 39 is stopped. On the other hand, when the pachinko ball hits the accessory 38 while the cam 39 is rotating, the pedestal 38 comes into contact with the rotating cam 39 as shown in FIG. It is like that. The operation of the cam 39 is controlled by a control circuit.
[0037]
Hereinafter, the control contents by the control circuit will be described based on the jackpot notice control program of FIG. First, in step 401, it is determined whether or not a jackpot notice command is being generated. If no jackpot notice command has been issued, the process proceeds to step 402 and the cam 39 is stopped. Thereby, even if the accessory 37 hits a pachinko ball, it only shakes small up and down.
[0038]
Thereafter, when a big hit notification command is generated, the process proceeds from step 401 to step 403, the cam 39 is rotated, and a big hit notification standby state is set. When the pachinko ball hits the accessory 37 during the period of waiting for the jackpot notice, the bonus 37 is noticed by swinging the accessory 37 up and down and left and right.
[0039]
In this case, the control circuit, the accessory 37, the pedestal 38, and the cam 39 serve as the specific display notice means described in claim 1 of the claims. Further, the accessory 37 corresponds to the specific part described in claim 1 of the claims, and the fact that the pachinko ball hits the accessory 37 corresponds to the notice condition described in claim 1 of the claims. .
In the embodiment (4) described above, the player can know the presence / absence of the jackpot notice by checking the movement of the accessory 37 hit by the pachinko ball.
[0041]
Further, in each of the above embodiments (1) to (4), the jackpot notice in which the display state of the game display unit 21 becomes the jackpot state is performed. However, the reach notice and the probability change notice are performed. Also good. For example, the reach notice notifies the state in which the display state of the game display unit 21 is one step before the big hit state, and the probability change notice indicates that the display state of the game display unit 21 increases the probability of the big hit. This is a notice of the state in which the probability variation symbols are aligned.
[0042]
In addition, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, and can be implemented by applying to various gaming machines having a function of increasing a winning expectation when the display state of the game display unit is in a specific state.
[0043]
【The invention's effect】
As is apparent from the above description, according to the gaming machine notice device of claim 1 of the present invention , the jackpot notice command or the reach notice command before the display state of the game display unit becomes a specific state such as a jackpot. Alternatively, when the probability change notice command is generated, the specific display notice standby state is entered, and the success or failure of the notice condition is determined based on the detection means output during the specific display notice standby state. Since the specific display advance notice is made by using means other than the game display section at the time of establishment, it is possible to effectively enhance the sense of expectation that a specific state will be obtained by the specific display advance notice, and to display the game display section. In addition to the state, the player's attention can be drawn to the state of the specific display notice means. Moreover, since the timing for performing the specific display notice depends on the game state, a new expectation for the specific display notice is also born, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.
[0044]
Further, in the present invention, since the operation of the game ball rolling on the game board is warning condition satisfies a predetermined condition has been so established, requires firing operations such game ball so as to satisfy the notice condition, Furthermore, the fun of the game can be increased.
[0045]
Further, in the present invention, since the operation of the game balls digits set detecting means for detecting that a predetermined condition is satisfied, be reliably detected by the detection means that the operation of the game ball satisfies a predetermined condition I can .
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a center accessory showing an embodiment (1) of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a processing flow of a jackpot notice control program according to the embodiment (1).
FIG. 3 is a front view of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 4 is a front view showing a center accessory of an embodiment (2) of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a process flow of a jackpot notice control program according to the embodiment (2).
FIG. 6 is a front view showing a center accessory of an embodiment (3) of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a process flow of a jackpot notice control program according to the embodiment (3).
FIG. 8 shows an embodiment (4) of the present invention, and (a) to (c) are diagrams for explaining the operation of an accessory.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a process flow of a jackpot notice control program according to the embodiment (4).
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 12 ... Game board, 13 ... Center character, 21 ... Game display part, 22 ... Warp passage entrance, 23 ... Warp passage, 25 ... Warp ball sensor (detection means), 26 ... Role, 27 ... Center character, 28 ... Ball inlet, 29 ... Preliminary switch (detection means), 30 ... Center actor, 31 ... Normal warp passage (normal passage), 32 ... Preliminary warp passage (precaution passage), 35, 36 ... Channel switching valve, 37 ... an actor, 38 ... a pedestal, 39 ... a cam.

Claims (1)

In a notice device for a gaming machine that increases a winning expectation when a display state that is variably displayed on a game display unit of a center accessory provided on a gaming board surface becomes a specific state,
A specific display notice means for performing a specific display notice for notifying that a jackpot notice command, a reach notice command, or a probability change notice command is generated before the display state of the game display unit becomes the specific state;
Detection means for detecting that a game ball rolling on the game board surface has entered the center accessory, has flowed down a warp passage provided in the center accessory, or hits a specific portion of the specific display notice means And
The specific display notice means enters a specific display notice standby state when the jackpot notice command, the reach notice command, or the probability change notice command is generated, and the detection output during the period of the specific display notice standby state. to determine the success or failure of the notice condition based on the detection means, the warning device of the game machine and performing a specific display notice using means other than the game display when satisfied the notice condition.

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