JP2003210693A - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [PROBLEMS] To provide a gaming machine which can notify a player of occurrence of a specific gaming state with a sufficient sense of expectation and further enhances interest in the game. The game machine includes main control means for mainly performing control related to a game board such as lottery control, game state notification means for notifying a game state, and game state notification control means for controlling the game state notification means, A gaming machine that can enter a specific gaming state advantageous to a player based on a lottery result or the like, and, during a period from the start of the lottery or the like of the specific gaming state to the confirmation thereof, information relating to the occurrence of the gaming state and a gaming state notifying means. It is characterized in that the notification is made by physically moving the pressure means or the like.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, an arranging ball machine, and a spinning type gaming machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, for example, a plurality of display sections arranged in a plurality of vertical and horizontal rows are provided with a liquid crystal type symbol display means for displaying the symbols, respectively, to a predetermined winning opening. The variation of the symbol is started on the condition that the game ball is won, and the stopped symbol after the variation is a specific mode that is predetermined in the effective line such as horizontal and diagonal While generating the game state, the occurrence of this specific game state is notified to the player by a display lamp provided near the symbol display means or the like, a game state notifying means including display of the symbol display means itself, sound, and the like. There is something I did.

[0003]

However, in such a gaming machine, notification to each player of various reach information relating to the occurrence of the specific gaming state is provided near the symbol display means or the like. Since this is a method of informing by blinking the display lamp, display of the symbol display means itself, or sound, informing of information relating to occurrence of the specific game state is likely to be monotonous. That is, although it is possible to visually notify the player of the occurrence of the specific game state by blinking the display lamp or the like, the blinking of the display lamp arranged at a fixed position causes little change and the display of the symbol display means itself. The display is flat only by the change, and this is also a poor change. As a result, there is a problem in that it is difficult for the player to easily produce a sense of expectation related to the occurrence of the specific game ball state, and it is difficult to sufficiently enhance the player's interest in the game.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to notify a player of the occurrence of a specific game state with a sufficient expectation and further enhance the interest of the game. It is to provide a game machine that can be played.

[0005]

In order to achieve such an object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention, the main control means for mainly controlling the game board such as lottery control, and the game state A gaming machine which is provided with a gaming state informing means for informing and a gaming state informing control means for controlling the gaming state informing means, and which can be in a specific gaming state advantageous to a player based on a lottery result or the like, wherein the specific game Information related to the occurrence of the specific game state is notified by physically moving the game state informing means during the period from the start to the confirmation of the state lottery.

With such a configuration, when a specific game state advantageous to the player is selected by lottery control of the main control means, for example, from the start of fluctuation of the symbol (start of the lottery game) to the determination of the symbol. In the meantime, the game state notification means operates under the control of the game state notification control means, and the physical movement thereof informs the player of information relating to, for example, the occurrence of the specific game state. As a result, the player can recognize the occurrence of the specific game state by the movement of the physical movable object, and the effect of producing the feeling of expectation for the occurrence of the specific game state is sufficiently enhanced.

The game state notification control means is provided on a sub-control means provided separately from the main control means, as in the invention according to claim 2, and the electric drive force is applied to the game control means. It is preferable to operate the game status notification means. With this configuration, the game state notification means is operated by the electric driving force by the game state notification control means provided on the auxiliary control means separate from the main control means. Indirect control of is possible.

[0008] Further, the game state informing means is defined in claim 3.
As in the invention described in claim 4, it is a pressure means provided in the handle for adjusting the launch of the game ball and applying a pressure typified by a feeling of pressure to the player's hand, or as in the invention described in claim 4. It is preferable that the non-operation part on the front side of the gaming machine is provided so as to be covered, or like the invention of claim 5, it is provided so as to be isolated from the game ball in the game area. .

With such a configuration, the occurrence of the specific game state is handed to the player by providing game state notifying means for notifying the specific game state by physical movement, for example, in the handle for adjusting the game ball launch. It is possible to notify by the sense of pressure to the player, and also by covering the non-operation part on the front side of the game machine or the game area so that it pops out when a specific game state occurs, it is possible to notify by the sight of the player. As a result, the effect of producing a feeling of expectation for the occurrence of the specific game state is further enhanced.

Further, the game state informing means is characterized in that
It is arranged so that it is invisible to the player when it is not operating, as in the invention described in claim 7, or it is arranged so that it is visible to the player when it is not operating, as in the invention described in claim 7. Is preferred. With such a configuration, the game state informing means can be provided so as to be invisible to the player when not in operation, so that the effect effect at the time of operation can be further enhanced. You can make changes within.

[0011]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 5 show a first embodiment when the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine, and FIG.
Is the front view, FIG. 2 is the front view of the game board, FIG. 3 is the front view of the handle portion for adjusting the game ball launch, and FIG. 4 is its sectional view.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the control system.

In FIG. 1, the pachinko machine is provided with a gaming machine main body 1 comprising a rectangular outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 pivotably attached to the outer frame 2. On the front frame 3 of the gaming machine main body 1, a game board 4 is detachably attached from the back side corresponding to the window hole, and on the front side of the game board 4, a glass which is openably and closably attached to the front frame 3. A door 5 and a front plate 6 are arranged. Further, an upper plate 7 for storing game balls for firing is attached to the front plate 6, and a lower plate 8 for storing excess balls and a launching means 9 are formed under the front frame 3 and a movable object described later. Handle 1 for adjusting game ball launch with built-in notifying means 28
0 and 0 are provided respectively.

As shown in FIG. 2, on the game board 4, a guide rail 11 for guiding a game ball shot from a launching means 9 is mounted in an annular shape, and in a game area 12 inside the guide rail 11. Is a liquid crystal display means 13, a first symbol display means 14, a second symbol display means 15, a first symbol starting means 16, a second symbol starting means 17, a variable winning means 18, ordinary winning means 19-21, a display lamp 22. Etc. are arranged,
It constitutes a first-class pachinko gaming machine generally called a CR machine.

The liquid crystal display means 13 is a display case 23 mounted on the game board 4 from the front side, and the display case 2
3 is provided with a liquid crystal display unit 24 arranged substantially in the center,
The display case 23 has a first symbol display means 1 on the upper side thereof.
4 are provided, and a plurality of display lamps 25 are provided on both left and right sides thereof. Further, the liquid crystal display unit 24 is
While constituting the second symbol display means 15, it is possible to display a normal demo image and other game images to the player.

The first symbol display means 14 is capable of variably displaying one (or a plurality of) first symbols, and the first symbol starting means 16 detects a game ball, the first of which. The symbols are changed for a predetermined time by random number control or the like and stopped. The first symbol changes due to scrolling in the up-down direction or the left-right direction, and after the change, stops in a predetermined mode (a predetermined type of pattern) or in a non-predetermined mode.
Further, as the first symbol, a numerical symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other appropriate game symbols are used.

The second symbol starting means 17 is composed of a movable electric tulip having a pair of left and right opening and closing claws 17a which can be opened and closed, and the first symbol after the first symbol display means 14 is changed is predetermined. In this case, the pair of opening / closing claws 17a are operated in the open state for a predetermined time (for example, 1.5 seconds).

The second symbol display means 15, for example, can variably display one second symbol on each of a plurality of display sections arranged so as to have a plurality of effective lines, and any of the stopped symbols after the variation can be displayed. A combination of predetermined symbols on the effective line of, for example, when it becomes a specific aspect that is a combination of the same symbol, it is determined as a jackpot,
A plurality of types of arrangement patterns (not shown) can be displayed. As the second symbol, a numerical symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, etc. can be used, and there are one or more types of special symbols and non-special symbols depending on the type, for example, a number symbol of 0-9. When used, among the numerical symbols 0 to 9, odd symbols are special symbols and even symbols are non-special symbols.

The variable winning means 18 is a movable winning type having an opening / closing plate 18a that opens and closes around the lower horizontal axis, and the second symbol after the second symbol displaying means 15 has changed is a specific mode ( When the first profit state (specific game state) occurs based on the fact that it becomes a predetermined combination of the same kind of symbols etc.), the opening / closing plate 18a is opened to the front side and the game ball dropped on it is won inside. It is like this.

In addition, the variable winning means 18 is divided into a plurality of passages, for example, three passages on the inner side thereof, and a part of the passages is a specific area 60, provided that the game ball passes through the specific area 60. The first profit status continues. In addition, the variable winning means 18 is configured to be closed on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the opening or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls are won within the predetermined time. ing.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the handle 10 is provided with movable object notifying means 28 which constitutes the specific game state notifying means 27. This movable object notifying means 2
Reference numeral 8 denotes a spherical shape, for example, which is embedded in the inside of the handle cover 10a in an embedded state and is connected to a rotation shaft of a motor 31 as an electric drive source. By rotating this motor 31 under the control of the specific game state notification control means 59 (see FIG. 5), the connecting mechanism such as a cam (not shown) advances and retreats in a straight line, and the handle is shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. It is configured so as to protrude (project) a predetermined distance in front of the cover 10a.

On the front surface of the handle cover 10a,
An opening 10b for allowing the movable object notifying means 28 to appear and disappear is provided, and an elastic material 32 made of, for example, a rubber plate or the like is provided in the opening 10b. The elastic material 32 closes the opening 10b in a normal state in which the movable object notifying means 28 is inactive (inoperative), and the movable object notifying means 28 is set invisible to the player. . Then, the movable object notifying means 28 protrudes from the front surface of the handle cover 10a for a predetermined time (for example, about 0.1 seconds to several seconds) for a predetermined distance when a specific game state occurs, for example, and the palm of the player's hand holding the handle 10. The player's hand is brought into contact with the player with a predetermined pressure to give a feeling of pressure.

The specific game state informing means 27 provided with the movable object informing means 28 is the movable object informing means 28.
Besides, the lamp notification means 29 and the voice notification means 3 which are operated simultaneously with or in association with the movable object notification means 28.
0 (see FIG. 5), each of these notification means 28
-30 are designed to give a predetermined notification under the control of the specific game state notification control means 59.

The shape of the movable object notifying means 28 and the structure embedded in the handle cover 10a are not limited to this example. For example, as shown in FIG. 4, the movable object notifying means 28 is provided in the opening 10b of the handle cover 10a. It is possible to simplify the structure of the handle cover 10a by using a dish-like lid shape that closes the. In addition, the amount of protrusion of the movable object notifying unit 28, the protruding time, the number of times of protrusion, and the like are controlled, or predetermined vibration is given to the movable object notifying unit 28 that has been protruded to ensure notification to the player. It is also possible to use other suitable forms such as the movable object notifying means 28 and the handle cover 10 having an appropriate structure.
A structure embedded in a can be adopted.

Next, the control system of the pachinko machine will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. In FIG. 5, the pachinko machine has a main control means 34, a sub control means 35, and the like, and these means 34, 35 are mounted on the game area 12 as a main control board or a sub control board (symbol control board). The display means 13 and other game parts are collectively attached from the back side, such as the back side of the back cover, which is detachably mounted on the back side of the gaming machine main body 1 including the front frame 3 and the game board 4. It is stored in the board case.

The main control means 34 is mainly for controlling the game operation on the game board 4 side, the first symbol display means 14 and the first control system 36 for performing the processing related thereto, and the first control system 36. 2 symbol display means 15 and the 2nd control system 37 which performs the processing regarding this are provided, and these control systems 3
Reference numerals 6 and 37 denote a CPU, a ROM, and a RA (not shown), respectively.
It is composed of M and the like.

The first control system 36 includes a first random number lottery means 38, a first determination means 39, an opening / closing control means 40, a first control command transmission means 41 and the like. The first random number lottery means 38 generates a random number value of 10 from 0 to 9 when the probability that the changed first symbol becomes a predetermined mode is, for example, 1/10. Generates a random number value, on condition that the first symbol starting means 16 detects a game ball,
One of the random number values is extracted.

The first determination means 39 is the first random number lottery means 3
Based on the extracted random number value in 8, whether or not to make the first symbol after the change a predetermined mode, that is, to determine whether or not to open the second symbol starting means 17, the first random number It is determined whether or not the extracted random number value selected by the lottery means 38 is the predetermined mode determination value, and a determination output of the predetermined mode is output when the extracted random number value is the predetermined mode determination value.

The opening / closing control means 40, when the determination result of the first determination means 39 is in the predetermined mode, the second symbol starting means is based on the first pattern after the fluctuation of the first symbol display means 14 is in the predetermined mode. The opening / closing claw 17a of the opening / closing claw 17 for a predetermined time (for example, 1.
It is designed to be opened for 5 seconds. The first control command transmission means 41, based on the determination result of the first determination means 39, when the first symbol starting means 16 detects a game ball, the first
The stop symbol command etc. of the symbol is transmitted to the sub-control means 35 side by one-way communication, and the change and stop of the first symbol are commanded.

On the other hand, the second control system 37 includes a second random number lottery means 42, a second judgment means 43, a large classification variation pattern selection means 44, a specific mode selection means 45, a non-specific mode selection means 46, and a first profit state. The generating means 47, the second profit state generating means 48, the second profit state ending means 49, the second control command transmitting means 50 and the like are provided.

The second random number lottery means 42 is 0 when the probability that the changed second symbol is in the specific mode is, for example, 1/360.
360 random number values up to 359 are generated, a predetermined number of random number values are generated according to the probability, and the second symbol starting means 1
On condition that the game ball 7 is detected, any one of the random number values is extracted.

The second determination means 43 is the second random number lottery means 4
The second random number lottery means 42 is for determining whether or not the changed second symbol is a specific mode based on the extracted random number value in 2, that is, whether or not to generate the first profit state. Whether or not the extracted random number value is a specific mode determination value is determined, and when the extracted random number value is the specific mode determination value, a determination output of the first profit state (specific game state) is output.

The first profit state generating means 47, when the determination result of the second determining means 43 is the specific mode determination, the second symbol after the change of the second symbol displaying means 15 is "7,7,7" or the like. This is for generating the first profit state that is advantageous to the player based on the specific aspect. This first profit state generating means 47 opens the opening / closing plate 18a of the variable winning means 18 after the second symbol after the change of the second symbol displaying means 15 becomes a specific mode, and also from the opening of the opening / closing plate 18a to a predetermined value. When a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have been won in the variable winning means 18 by a lapse of time (for example, 30 seconds) or a predetermined time, the closed game balls pass through the specific area 60. On the condition that
The opening / closing operation (first profit state) is continued up to 6 times.

The specific mode selecting means 45 is the second judging means 4
When the determination result of 3 is the specific mode determination, one is selected from a plurality of types of specific modes by random number lottery, and the second symbol after the change is for setting the type of the symbol that is the specific mode. is there. Further, the non-specific mode selection means 46, when the determination result of the second determination means 43 is other than the specific mode, selects one from a plurality of types of non-specific modes by random number lottery, and the second symbol after fluctuation Is for setting the type of symbol which is a non-specific mode.

The large classification variation pattern selection means 44 is the second
Based on the detection of the game sphere of the symbol starting means 17, one of a plurality of large-class variation patterns is selectively selected by random number lottery according to the determination result of the second determining means 43. When the determination result of the second determination means 43 is the specific mode determination, any one of a plurality of types of reach variation patterns in which the changed second symbol may be the specific mode, and at the time of the non-specific mode determination, Any of the fluctuation patterns is selected by random number lottery so that each has a predetermined selection rate.

The second profit state generating means 48 is for generating the second profit state which is advantageous to the player after the end of the first profit state (or after the occurrence), and the probability changing means 5
It is composed of 1. The probability changing means 51 determines that the second determining means 43 is the specific mode, and the second symbol after the change is the specific mode by the special symbol (for example, an odd number symbol), on the condition that the first profit state is obtained. After the end of the, the probability that the second symbol is in a specific mode is a normal probability state (for example, 1/3
Low probability of 60) to high probability (for example, about 1/50)
It is for changing to. The probability changing means 51 increases the number of specific mode determination values of the second determining means 43 in the high probability state to increase the occurrence probability of the specific mode.

The second profit state ending means 49 is for ending the second profit state generated by the second profit state generating means 48, is constituted by the probability returning means 52, and is a symbol other than the special symbol. It becomes the specific mode and the following first
When the profit state occurs, or when the second symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times, the probability of occurrence of the particular mode is returned from the high probability to the normal probability (low probability) and the second profit state is ended. It is like this. The second profit state ending means 49 is adapted to reduce the number of specific mode determination values of the second determination means 43 to the number of normal probabilities.

The second control command transmitting means 50 is for giving a control command by transmitting a predetermined control command to the sub control means 35 side by one-way communication, and the second symbol starting means 17 is a game ball. When detected, the determination result of the second determination means 43, the variation pattern of the large classification selected by the large classification variation pattern selection means 44, the stop pattern selected by the specific mode selection means 45 or the non-specific mode selection means 46, etc. Based on the second symbol variation pattern command, a stop symbol command, a stop command, etc. are transmitted to command a variation, stop, etc. of the second symbol.

On the other hand, the sub-control means 35 is for controlling the first symbol display means 14 and the second symbol display means 15, and is provided with the first symbol control means 53, the second symbol control means 54 and the like. . The first symbol control means 53 is for performing display control of the first symbol display means 14, and the first symbol starting means 16
On condition that the game ball is detected, the first symbol of the first symbol display means 14 is changed for a predetermined time based on the command from the first control command transmitting means 41, and the first determining means 3
When the determination result of 9 is the predetermined mode determination, the first symbol is stopped in a predetermined mode such as "7", and at other times in a non-predetermined mode.

The second symbol control means 54 controls the display of the second symbol display means 15, and the second symbol starting means 17
On the condition that the game ball is detected, the second symbol of the second symbol display means 15 is changed in a predetermined change pattern for a predetermined time based on the command from the second control command transmitting means 50, and the second determining means. When the determination result of 43 is the specific mode determination, the second pattern is stopped in the specific mode, and at other times in the non-specific mode. Then, the second symbol control means 54 is provided with a small classification variation pattern selection means 55, a variation pattern storage means 56, a variation display control means 57, a reach state notification control means 58, a specific game state notification control means 59, etc., and a variation pattern. The storage unit 56 stores variation pattern data corresponding to the variation patterns of the small classifications in advance.

When the reach fluctuation pattern is selected by the large classification fluctuation pattern selecting means 44 on the main control means 34 side, the small classification fluctuation pattern selecting means 55 is one of the small classification fluctuation patterns corresponding to the fluctuation pattern. Is selected according to the determination result of the second determination means 43 on the main control means 34 side. The variation display control means 57 is based on the variation pattern selected by the small classification variation pattern selection means 55 and the stop pattern selected by the specific mode selection means 45 or the non-specific mode selection means 46 on the main control means 34 side. Thus, the variable display control of the second symbol for the second symbol display means 15 is performed, and the reach state notification control means 58 is provided.
Is a reach state informing means 2 for informing a predetermined reach state.
6 is controlled.

The specific game state informing control means 59 controls the specific game state informing means 27 when the game of the specific mode is selected by the large classification variation pattern selecting means 44, and the variation pattern of the specific mode. Is the second random number lottery means 4
From the time when the lottery is selected in 2 (start of the specific game state), until each symbol of the second symbol display means 15 is stopped in the reach state and the specific aspect is determined (determination of the specific game state), the specific game state A control signal is transmitted to the motor 31 of the notification means 27 to operate the movable object notification means 28 with an electric driving force for a predetermined time, and at the same time, the lamp notification means 29 and the voice notification means 3 are provided.
By controlling 0, a predetermined lamp or the like is turned on or a predetermined sound is generated.

The specific game state notification control means 59
The control of the specific game state notification means 27 by, for example, the movable object notification means 28 is operated for a relatively short time immediately after the start of the specific game state, and the other notification means 29, 30 from immediately after the start of the specific game state to the confirmation. Although it is preferable to operate for a while, the operation timing of the movable object notifying means 28 can be controlled in accordance with the probability of occurrence of the specific game state as described later.

Next, an example of the operation of the pachinko machine will be described. When a game ball is shot by the shooting means 9 for a game, the game ball enters the game area 12 via the guide rail 11 and drops in the game area 12 to enter the normal winning means 19 to 21 or the like. It drops downward while passing through the symbol starting means 16. When the game ball passes through the first symbol starting means 16, the first random number lottery means 38 extracts the generated random number value, and the first judging means 39 judges from the extracted random number value whether or not it is in a predetermined mode.

Then, when the judgment result of the first judging means 39 is in the predetermined mode, the first symbol of the first symbol display means 14 is stopped in the predetermined mode after fluctuating for the predetermined time, and the opening / closing control means 4 is operated.
By the control of 0, the opening and closing claw 17a of the second symbol starting means 17
Is opened for a predetermined time, and it becomes easy for the game ball to win the second symbol starting means 17. If the determination result of the first determination means 39 is other than the predetermined mode, the changed first symbol is stopped in a non-predetermined mode, and the opening / closing claw 17a of the second symbol starting means 17 maintains the closed state.

The opening / closing claw 17a of the second symbol starting means 17 is opened and the game ball is won. When the second symbol starting means 17 detects this game ball, the second random number lottery means 42 extracts the generated random number value. The second determining means 43 determines from the extracted random number value whether or not it is the specific mode, and the large classification variation pattern selecting means 44 determines which of the large classification variation patterns is based on a predetermined selection rate according to the determination result. And a specific mode selecting means 45 or a non-specific mode selecting means 4
6 selects the type of stop symbol after the change of the second symbol.

Then, the second control command transmitting means 50 is a variation pattern command of the second symbol, a stop symbol command,
The stop command is transmitted to the sub-control means 35 side by one-way communication, and commands the change, stop, etc. of the second symbol. The sub-control unit 35 analyzes each command from the second control command transmission unit 50, and when the reach variation pattern is selected on the main control unit 34 side, the sub-category variation pattern selection unit 55 causes the variation pattern to be selected. Any of the sub-classification variation patterns corresponding to is selected in accordance with the determination result of the second determination means 43 on the main control means 34 side.

Further, the variation display control means 57, the variation pattern selected by the small classification variation pattern selection means 55 and the stop pattern selected by the specific mode selection means 45 or the non-specific mode selection means 46 on the main control means 34 side. Based on the above, while performing the variable display control of the second symbol to the second symbol display means 15, the reach state notification control means 58 causes the reach state notification means 26 to display a predetermined effective line relating to the occurrence of the reach state. At the same time, the specific game state notification control means 59 notifies the information relating to the occurrence of the specific mode by the specific game state notification means 27 as follows.

That is, when the selected stop symbol is in the specific mode, substantially simultaneously with the notification of the reach state by the reach state notification control means 58, the specific game state notification control means 59 to the movable object notification of the specific game state notification means 27. A drive signal is transmitted to the means 28 for a predetermined time, and the motor 31 of the movable object notifying means 28 is rotated by the drive signal for a predetermined time so that the movable object notifying means 28 is projected forward of the handle cover 10a for a predetermined time. By the protrusion of the movable object notifying means 28, the notifying means 28 gives a feeling of pressure to the palm of the player's palm, and makes the player feel that a specific mode may occur.

At this time, the operation of the movable object notifying means 28 selects a plurality of fluctuation patterns having a probability of occurrence of a specific mode or more from the fluctuation patterns selected by the large classification fluctuation pattern selecting means 44 or the like. It is preferable to operate in the case of doing, or when selecting the variation pattern of the highest probability, but it can also be operated in all reach states, for example. Further, the protrusion amount, the vibration amount, the protrusion time, the number of protrusions, or the like of the movable object notifying unit 28 is controlled (adjusted) in accordance with the degree of probability of the selected variation pattern, and the movable object notifying unit 28 protrudes once, for example. It is also possible to change the degree of sensation given to the player by, for example, setting the probability of being low and setting the probability of being twice protruding high.

By the notification by the movable object notifying means 28, the player can experience the information (probability etc.) relating to the occurrence of the specific mode, and at the same time, the lamp notifying means 29 blinks a lamp (not shown), By the voice notification from the speaker (not shown) by the voice notification means 30, the player can obtain information regarding the occurrence of the specific mode by sight or hearing. At this time, the lamp notification means 29 and the voice notification means 30 of the specific game state notification means 27
The operation timing of and the operation timing of the movable object notifying unit 28 are appropriately set as described above.

Then, after such notification by the specific game state notification means 27, when the changed second symbol is stopped and becomes the specific mode and the specific game state is confirmed, the specific game state notification control means 59 is used. Specific game state notification means 27
The notification of the specific game state by each of the notification means 28 to 30 is stopped, and the first profit state generating means 47 operates to generate the first profit state, and the opening / closing plate 18a of the variable winning means 18 is generated.
Opens to the front.

The variable winning means 18 opens and closes the opening / closing plate 18a at a time when a predetermined time has elapsed from the opening or when a predetermined number of game balls are won within the predetermined time. If the winning game ball passes through the specific area 60, the opening / closing plate 18 is again opened.
a is opened, and the opening / closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times. Therefore, if the first profit state occurs, the variable winning means 18
There is a possibility that a large number of game balls will be won, and the player can receive payout of prize balls according to the number of prize balls, and can enjoy great profits.

When the first profit state ends, the first
If the second symbol due to the occurrence of the profit state is a specific mode (for example, "7/7/7") in the special symbol (for example, odd number symbol), the probability changing means of the second profit state generating means 48. 51 operates to change the probability of occurrence of the specific mode from the normal probability to the high probability (probability fluctuation). After that, the second determination means 43 determines whether or not the high probability state is the specific mode, so that the second symbol after the change is highly likely to be the specific mode, and the player is in an advantageous state. You will be able to continue playing games.

Even when the probability changes, the movable object notifying means 28 gives a notification. That is, the first profit state of the specific mode occurs due to the special symbol, and when the first profit state ends and the state shifts to the specific mode of probability fluctuation, the second mode
At the time of re-lottery of the random number lottery means 42, as in the case where the first specific aspect occurs, the specific game state notification control means 59.
The control is performed by the specific game state informing means 27. Therefore, when probability fluctuations occur continuously, the occurrence of the specific mode is in each case specified game state informing means 2
8 will be informed. In this case, it is of course possible to operate the specific game state notification means 27 only when the first specific mode occurs.

On the other hand, after the occurrence of the second profit state, the next first profit state occurs in a specific mode with symbols other than the special symbol, or if the second symbol changes by a predetermined number of times predetermined by then, Probability restoring means 52 of the second profit state ending means 49
Is activated, the probability of occurrence of the particular mode is returned from the high probability to the normal probability (low probability), and the second profit state ends.

As described above, in the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, the fluctuation pattern selected by the large classification fluctuation pattern selection means 44 is specified based on the random number value selected by the second random number selection means 42. In the case of the variation pattern of the aspect, for example, from the start of the lottery by the second random number lottery means 42 (the start of the lottery in the specific game state) until the second symbol is stopped and the specific aspect is confirmed (the specific game state is confirmed). The specific game state informing control means 59 activates the specific game state informing means 27 to cause the movable object informing means 28 to project in front of the handle cover 10a so as to be pressed against the player's palm. It is possible for the player to experience the information related to the occurrence of the game by hand, and it is possible to enhance the producibility of the feeling of expectation related to the occurrence of the specific game state.

In particular, the player can feel the probability level by controlling the protrusion amount, the protrusion time, the number of protrusions, or the vibration imparting amount of the movable object notifying means 28 in accordance with the probability that a specific game state occurs. In addition to being able to enhance the sense of expectation associated with the occurrence of the specific game state, the movable object notifying means 28 is incorporated in the handle cover 10a in the normal state so as not to be seen by the player. The movable object notifying means 28 suddenly appears when the specific game state occurs because it is configured to protrude only when the specific game state occurs.

Further, by providing the movable object notifying means 28, the lamp notifying means 29, and the voice notifying means 30 as the specific game state informing means 27, information relating to the occurrence of the specific game state by the physically movable object and light and sound is provided. The player can make an interesting and clear notification, which makes it possible to further increase the sense of expectation related to the occurrence of the specific game state, thereby sufficiently increasing the player's interest in the game.

Further, since the physically movable movable object notifying means 28 projects to the front of the handle cover 10a only for a relatively short predetermined time, and does not protrude in the normal state, the movable object notifying means 28 is used by the player during the normal game. It is possible to surely prevent the damage and the like as well as not to interfere with.

Further, the main control means 34 provided with the second random number lottery means 42 for selecting whether or not to operate the first profit state generating means 47, the large classification variation pattern selecting means 44, and the like,
Since the sub-control means 35 including the specific game state notification control means 59 and the reach state notification control means 58 are provided on a separate board, the control load can be dispersed and the number of parts for each model can be increased. Various effects such as standardization, improvement of recyclability, reduction of parts replacement cost, etc. can be expected.

By the way, in the first embodiment, the movable object notifying means 28 is built in the handle cover 10a so as to be retractable. However, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, a plurality of movable object notifying means 28 are provided. It may be composed of (five in the drawing) advancing / retreating members 28a to 28e, which are connected to the motor 31 and arranged on the outer peripheral side wall of the handle cover 10a so as to be able to advance / retreat along the ball center direction. Then, the projecting dimensions h of the plurality of advancing / retreating members 28a to 28e are set to be high on the center side and low on both sides so that each of the advancing / retreating members 28a to 28e abuts on the base of a finger of the hand when the handle 10 is gripped by the hand. To do. Also in this example, the advancing / retreating members 28a to 28e are provided.
By the protrusion (physical movement) of, the player can feel the information related to the occurrence of the specific game state by hand, and the same effect as the above embodiment can be obtained.

8 to 11 are schematic views of the second to fifth embodiments of the present invention, and the same parts as those in the first embodiment will be described with the same reference numerals. First, the feature of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 8 is that the movable object informing means 28 are arranged in a line (or in a staggered pattern) on the front surface of the upper plate 7 as the non-operating portion of the front plate 6 of the gaming machine body 1. It is composed of a plurality of lamps 28f arranged, and the information relating to the occurrence of the specific game state is provided to the player as a movable object whose light emitting position is physically movable by, for example, sequentially lighting (or blinking) the lamps 28f. This is a visual notification.
In this case, the lamp 28f is always visible to the player, but by setting the lamp 28f so that it is not lit in the normal state, it is possible to fulfill the notification function when the specific game state occurs.

Further, the feature of the third embodiment shown in FIG. 9 is that the movable object notifying means 28 is constituted by a character doll 28g protruding upward in the upper plate 7, and the character doll 28g Information relating to the occurrence of the specific game state is visually notified to the player by the protrusion from the inside of the upper plate 7 or the tilting operation in the direction of the arrow a (physical movement). In this case, in order to prevent the character doll 28g from being visually recognized by the player in the normal state,
It is arranged in the upper plate 7 in a buried state.

Further, the feature of the fourth embodiment shown in FIG. 10 is that the character doll 28 as the movable object notifying means 28 is used.
g is provided in the game area 12 of the game board 4 so as to be able to appear and disappear in the display lamp 22 which is provided so as to be isolated from the game ball. In this case as well, the character doll 28g is set so as not to be visually recognized by the player in the normal state, and when the specific game state occurs, for example, the display lamp 22 lights and the character doll 28g.
By projecting (physically moving) into the game area 12, the player is visually notified of information relating to the occurrence of the specific game state.

Further, the feature of the fifth embodiment shown in FIG. 11 is that the character doll 2 as the movable object notifying means 28 is used.
8 g of the liquid crystal display means 13 is provided within the game area 12 of the game board 4 and is provided so as to be isolated from the game balls.
The display case 23 is disposed on the front surface of the liquid crystal display unit 24 so as to be retractable. Also in this case, the cakrater doll 28g is set so as not to be visually recognized by the player in the normal state, and when the specific game state occurs, for example, the liquid crystal display unit 24 displays and the projection (physical movement) to the front surface of the screen for a predetermined time. ), The player is visually notified of information relating to the occurrence of the specific game state.

In the case of the fifth embodiment, as shown in the drawing, for example, a disk 28h having the characters "" is projected from the display case 23 to notify the information relating to the occurrence of the specific game state. In this way, the movable object notifying means 28 according to the present invention is, as described above, the handle 10 portion,
It can be provided on non-operating parts such as the upper plate 7 and the lower plate 8 and each component arranged in the game area 12. Not only one movable object notifying means 28 is provided at each part, but also each of the above-mentioned implementations. In the embodiment, a plurality of movable object notifying means 28 may be provided and these may be operated simultaneously or with a time lag.
The movable object notification means 28 of each embodiment can be used in combination. Movable object notifying means 28 of each of these embodiments
It goes without saying that, also in the above, it is possible to obtain the same effect as that of the first embodiment.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments. For example, an electric cylinder is used instead of the motor 31 as a drive source for operating the movable object notifying means 28, and other appropriate electric power is used. It can be operated with a dynamic driving force. Further, in the first embodiment, the reach state informing means 26 is informed by color, light, sound or a combination thereof, or the reach state informing control means 58 and the specific game state informing control means 59 are provided separately. Alternatively, for example, it is possible to integrate them and operate them in association with each other.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the first type pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment, but can be applied to the third type pachinko gaming machine and the second type pachinko gaming machine. In this case, in the case of a third-class pachinko gaming machine, which is generally called a property,
For example, the time when the game ball wins the symbol starting opening is set as the start of the lottery, and the movable object notification means 2 is set until the symbol on the symbol display device stops at a predetermined symbol and the specific game state is established.
In the case of the second type of pachinko gaming machine, which is generally called feathers, 8 is actuated, and the time when the game ball wins the second type winning opening is regarded as the start of the specific game state, and jumps into the center case. It suffices to activate the movable object notifying means 28 or the like until the game ball jumps into the V zone and the specific game state occurs.

Furthermore, the present invention provides these first to third types.
Not only for various types of pachinko game machines, but also for other types of ball game machines such as pachinko game machines, arrange ball machines, mahjong game machines, etc., in which specific game states such as jackpots occur, as well as revolving type game machines, etc. Can be applied.

[0070]

As described above in detail, according to the invention described in claim 1, when the specific game state advantageous to the player is drawn by the lottery control of the main control means, the lottery is started. During the period from the confirmation to the finalization, the game state notification means is controlled by the game state notification means to notify the player of information relating to the occurrence of the specific game state by its physical movement, so that the occurrence of the specific game state, etc. is played. Can recognize more clearly,
The effect of producing a sense of expectation related to the occurrence of the specific game state is enhanced, and the player's interest in the game can be sufficiently enhanced.

According to the invention described in claim 2, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1, by the game state notification control means on the sub control means provided separately from the main control means. , Because the game state notification means is activated by the electric driving force,
Indirect control of the game state notification means becomes possible, and the range of control can be expanded.

According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the game state notifying means is provided in the handle for adjusting the game ball launching, and Since it is a pressure means that gives pressure to the hand as a representative of a feeling of pressure, it is possible to allow the player to experience information relating to the occurrence of the specific game state, and to further enhance the staging effect.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the game state notifying means is provided so as to cover the non-operation part on the front side of the gaming machine. Therefore, the information related to the occurrence of the specific game state can be reliably notified to the player via the visual sense, and the effect of the effect can be further enhanced.

According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 1 or 2, the game state informing means is provided in the game area to cover it so as to isolate it from the game ball. Since it is provided, the information related to the occurrence of the specific game state can be reliably notified to the player through the visual sense, the effect of the effect can be further enhanced, and the game state notification means can be prevented from being damaged. Can be prevented.

According to the invention described in claim 6, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claims 1 to 5, the game state notifying means is arranged so as to be invisible to the player when not in operation. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the effect effect when the game state notification means is activated.

Further, according to the invention described in claim 7, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claims 1 to 5, the game state notifying means is arranged so as to be visible to the player during operation. You can make changes in the game area,
This has the effect of further enhancing the interest of the game.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine showing a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board.

FIG. 3 is a front view of the handle portion thereof.

FIG. 4 is a sectional view of the same.

FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the control system thereof.

FIG. 6 is a front view similar to FIG. 3 showing a modified example of the movable object notifying means.

7 is a sectional view similar to FIG. 4 thereof.

FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of a main part showing a second embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 9 is a schematic view of a main part showing a third embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 10 is a schematic view of a main part showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram of a main part showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 gaming machine body 4 game board 7 Plate 12 game areas 15 Second symbol display means 17 Second symbol starting means 22 Indicator lamp 23 display cases 26 Reach status notification means 27 Specific game state notification means 28 Movable object notification means 28a-28e advancing / retreating member 28f lamp 28g character doll 28h disc 29 Notification means such as lamps 30 Voice notification means 31 motor 34 Main control means 35 Sub-control means 42 Second random number lottery means 43 Second judging means 44 Major classification fluctuation pattern selection means 50 Second control command transmitting means 54 Second symbol control means 55 Small classification variation pattern selection means 58 Meet status notification means 59 Specific game state notification means

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A main control means for mainly performing control related to a game board such as lottery control, a game state informing means for informing a game state, and a game state informing control means for controlling the game state informing means. , A gaming machine that can be in a specific game state advantageous to the player based on a lottery result, etc., from the start to the confirmation of the specific game state lottery,
A game machine characterized in that information relating to the occurrence of the specific game state is notified by physically moving the game state notification means. 2. The game state notification control means is provided on a sub-control means provided separately from the main control means, and operates the game state notification means by an electric driving force. The gaming machine according to claim 1. 3. The game state informing means is a pressure means which is provided in a handle for adjusting the launch of a game ball and applies a pressure typified by a feeling of pressure to the player's hand. Alternatively, the gaming machine described in 2. 4. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game state notification means is provided so as to be covered by a non-operation part on the front side of the game machine. 5. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game state notifying means is provided in a game area so as to be isolated from a game ball. 6. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game state notifying means is arranged so as to be invisible to the player when the game state is not activated. 7. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game state notifying means is arranged so as to be visible to a player when not in operation.