6999 results about "Game machine" patented technology

To provide a game machine capable of advancing a game smoothly.SOLUTION: A game machine includes a main game unit that controls the progress of a game, a performance display unit that can display a performance, an operation member that can be operated by a player, a speaker that can output sound, and a sub-game unit that can be connected to earphones that can output sound. Connection to the earphones can be performed by operating the operation member by the player, and connection to the earphones can be disconnected by operating the operation member by the player. Connection to the earphones cannot be executed during symbol variation, but disconnection to the earphones can be executed during symbol variation.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 802

To provide a game machine including main control-frame control means which improves the amusement of a game.SOLUTION: In a game machine according to the invention, main control means counts the number of winnings of game balls in an opening state of a normal electric accessory; when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number, can control the normal electric accessory to bring it into a closed state; can send winning information based on the winnings of game balls into the normal electric accessory to frame control means; counts the number of winnings of game balls in an opening state of a big winning port in a jackpot game state; when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number, can control the big winning port to bring it into a closed state; can send winning information based on the winnings of game balls into the big winning port to the frame control means; and can send pieces of the winning information corresponding to the number of times of winnings during a predetermined period different from each opening time. The frame control means can execute a count process independent from that of the main control means on the basis of the winning information and can display a resultant count number.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 78

To provide a game machine equipped with main control-frame control means for improving amusement properties of a game.SOLUTION: In a game machine of the present invention, main control means can count the number of winning game balls in an open state of a normal electric accessory, can control the normal electric accessory to a closed state when the number of winning game balls reaches a predetermined number, and can transmit winning information based on the winning of the game balls in the normal electric accessory to frame control means. The frame control means can execute counting processing independent of counting in the main control means on the basis of the winning information, and can display the counting value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 78

To provide a game machine including main control-frame control means which improves the amusement of a game.SOLUTION: In a game machine according to the invention, main control means: counts the number of winnings of game balls in an opening state of a big winning port in a jackpot game state; when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number, can control the big winning port to bring it into a closed state; and can send winning information based on the winnings of game balls into the big winning port to frame control means. The frame control means can execute a count process independent from that of the main control means on the basis of the winning information and can display a resultant count number.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 78

To provide a game machine including main control-frame control means which improves the amusement of a game.SOLUTION: In a game machine according to the invention, main control means counts the number of winnings of game balls in an opening state of a normal electric accessory; when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number, can control the normal electric accessory to bring it into a closed state; can send winning information based on the winnings of game balls into the normal electric accessory to frame control means; counts the number of winnings of game balls in an opening state of a big winning port in a jackpot game state; when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number, can control the big winning port to bring it into a closed state; and can send winning information based on the winnings of game balls into the big winning port to the frame control means. The frame control means can execute a count process independent from that of the main control means on the basis of the winning information and can display a resultant count number.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 78

An electronic gaming machine comprising a display device, a random number generator, a processor, and a memory storing instructions which, cause the processor to, in response to a feature wheel initiation condition being met: select, based on one or more random numbers dynamically generated by the random number generator, stopping positions for a plurality of feature wheels, each of the feature wheels being associated with a different feature event corresponding to a spinning reel, and each of the feature wheels comprising a plurality of outcomes at different stopping positions, wherein at least one of the different stopping positions corresponds to an outcome; control the display device to display spinning to the stopping positions selected; determine whether to provide an outcome from the plurality of outcomes; and upon determining to provide more than one outcome comprising the feature event, initiate a composite feature event.

To provide a new crane game machine different from conventional ones using a catcher when a prize is obtained by a crane, which enables continuous play and reduces the number of staff, and an arrangement structure of the crane game machine. [Solution] The crane game machine 10 has a prize placing section 12 on which a prize 1 is placed, a locking member 13 that holds the prize placing section horizontally, and a hook section 14 that releases the locking state by lifting the locking member upward, tilting the prize placing section, and has a crane 11 that can be operated to lift the hook section upward, and when the hook section is lifted upward with the crane, the prize falls from the prize placing section, allowing the prize to be obtained, and when the hook section rises further, the hook section comes off the lifting section of the crane.

To provide a game machine equipped with main control means and frame control means for enhancing game interest.SOLUTION: In a game machine of the present invention, main control means counts a number of winning game balls in an open state of a general electric accessory in a predetermined time and is capable of controlling the general electric accessory to a closed state when the number of winning game balls reaches a predetermined number. Based on winning of game balls into the general electric accessory, the main control means can transmit winning information corresponding to the number of winnings in a predetermined period different from the predetermined time to frame control means. The frame control means can perform counting processing independently of the counting performed by the main control means based on the winning information and can display the count value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 78

To provide a game machine equipped with main control means and frame control means for enhancing game interest.SOLUTION: In a game machine of the present invention, main control means counts a number of winning game balls in an open state of a special winning opening in a big winning game state in a predetermined time and is capable of controlling the special winning opening to a closed state when the number of winning game balls reaches a predetermined number. Based on winning of game balls into the special winning opening, the main control means can transmit winning information corresponding to the number of winnings in a predetermined period different from the predetermined time to frame control means. The frame control means can perform counting processing independently of the counting performed by the main control means based on the winning information and can display the count value.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 78

To provide a game machine that allows game parlor staff or the like to easily notice malfunctions which have occurred in detection means.SOLUTION: A Pachinko game machine PZ4 includes first detection means (magnetic sensor MS) capable of detecting a first event (magnetic fraudulent act), and second detection means (first radio wave sensor FR, second radio wave sensor SR) capable of detecting a second event (radio wave fraudulent act). When a malfunction (e.g., disconnection) occurs in wiring related to the first detection means, the game machine can issue a first abnormality notification (error notification in a magnetic abnormality notification mode). When a malfunction (e.g., disconnection) occurs in wiring related to the second detection means, the game machine can issue a second abnormality notification (error notification in a sensor abnormality notification mode) that is different from the first abnormality notification.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 59

To provide a game machine capable of making progress of a game suitable.SOLUTION: In a slot machine 10, a game lottery is held and respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R start to be rotated when a start lever 41 is operated, the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop rotating when stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, and tokens corresponding to a lottery result of a game are put out when patterns corresponding to the lottery result are stopped in an effective line, a command corresponding to the game contents is output from a main control device to a sub-control device, and a performance is executed on an auxiliary display part 65 by the sub-control device. A remaining putout number in an AT mode is displayed on the basis of commands from the main control device, and an acquired number in the AT mode is displayed on the basis of commands from the main control device and a counter stored by the sub-control device.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1117

To provide a game machine capable of making progress of a game suitable.SOLUTION: In a slot machine 10, a game lottery is held and respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R start to be rotated when a start lever 41 is operated, the respective reels 32L, 32M, 32R stop rotating when stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, and tokens corresponding to a lottery result of a game are put out when patterns corresponding to the lottery result are stopped in an effective line, a command corresponding to the game contents is outputted from a sub-control device, and a performance is executed on an auxiliary display part 65 by the sub-control device. The sub-control device can execute first notification corresponding to a first process by a command based on the first process executed by the main control device, and can execute second notification corresponding to a second process by a command based on the first process.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1117

To provide a game machine equipped with main control-performance control means for improving amusement properties of a game.SOLUTION: In a game machine of the present invention, main control means is capable of counting the number of winning game balls in an open state of a big winning port, and controlling the big winning port to a closed state when the number of winning game balls reaches a predetermined number, and transmitting a big winning port winning command (not including count information on the number of winning game balls) based on the entry of a game ball into the big winning port to performance control means. The performance control means performs counting different from that of the main control means according to the big winning port winning command, and can display a result of the counting.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 44

To provide a game machine capable of improving the taste of a game.SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine includes an operable shooting operation device and a solenoid capable of shooting a game ball according to an operation to the shooting operation device. A game ball is shot in a mode of flowing down in a right side area PA3 by performing an operation of setting a shooting operation device to the maximum rotation amount. Then, a special winning device 151 is provided at a position where the game ball shot in the form of flowing down the right side area PA3 can enter. Also, the Pachinko machine is provided with a displacement means capable of being displaced to a first position where the game ball can enter the special winning device 151 and a second position where it is difficult for the game ball to enter the special winning device 151.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 388

An improved electronic wager-based gaming machine (EGM) is disclosed. The EGM supports multiple concurrent players and maintains a plurality of distinct virtual meters, each exclusively associated with a distinct, concurrent game session on a single EGM. The server processes financial transactions, such as deposits and withdrawals using the EGM's cash handling peripherals, against a specific virtual meter and a corresponding player's casino account, which is maintained separate from the EGM's operational funds. This enables the EGM to act as a financial terminal for the player's account. Concurrently, data derived from the virtual meters is transformed and aggregated into a single, unified regulatory meter for compliance reporting, which is distinct from the virtual meters. The EGM provides a shared multiplayer interactive control interface to solve the technical problem of supporting multiple, independent player sessions concurrently on a single EGM.

To provide a game board featuring a board.SOLUTION: In a game board having a certain board, the certain board has a first surface, and a second surface opposite to the first surface, a first circuit component is mounted on the first surface and a second circuit component is mounted on the second surface, a second lead of the second circuit component projects from the first surface, the height from the first surface to the end of the first circuit component is first length, the height from the first surface to the end of the second lead is second length, and the second length is longer than the first length.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 343

A multi-claw game machine includes a housing defining a game space, a plurality of action units, and a control unit signally connected to the action units and configured to control at least one of the action units. The action units are disposed in the game space and are spaced apart from each other, so that the game space is divided into a plurality of sub-areas that respectively correspond to the action units. Each action unit includes a bridge crane module disposed at a top of a respective one of the sub-areas, a claw mechanism connected to the bridge crane module, and a driving module connected to the bridge crane module. Each action unit has a specific parameter having a value different from the value of the specific parameter of at least another one of action units. A method is also provided for controlling the multi-claw game machine.

To provide a game machine capable of improving the taste of a game.SOLUTION: Various counter values or the like are acquired with winning, the operation of a player or the like as a trigger, and the values of the counter values are stored in a storage means. Winning / losing is determined based on each counter value stored in the storage means, and a performance based on the winning / losing determination result is executed by a performance execution means. Since the game machine has a game property that one performance out of a plurality of performances can be selected at random as a performance to be executed by a performance execution means and one game state out of a plurality of game states can be set and varied, it is possible to enjoy the set game state and the contents of the performance to be executed even in a period until the result of discrimination is reported and the amusement of the game can be improved more.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 1

Mechanisms are disclosed that allow both display panels of a dual-display electronic gaming machine to be positioned such that their display surfaces face in the same, or generally the same, direction and form a relatively continuous aggregate display area. Such mechanisms also allow the secondary display panel to be pitched downward such that the display surface of the secondary display panel faces towards the display surface of the main display panel. In doing so, the secondary display panel may be rotated about a first axis positioned near where the main display panel and the secondary display panel met when forming the relatively contiguous display area and flipped upside down, thereby decreasing the height of the electronic gaming machine by approximately the height of the secondary display panel.

To provide a game machine capable of suitably displaying a performance image.SOLUTION: A sub-control board 940 displays a game machine image 1701 that is an image corresponding to a Pachinko machine and a player image 1702 that is an image corresponding to a player positioned in a front side of the Pachinko machine shown by the game machine image 1701 on a decorative pattern display device 479 when start winning of a special pattern occurs, and displays contents of another displayable variation display when start winning of a special pattern occurs in an area corresponding to a display screen of the display device of the Pachinko machine shown by the game machine image 1701 in the game machine image 1701.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 26

To provide an engaging gaming machine equipped with a bonus trigger function. [Solution] In the gaming machine, when the game is being played with a first predetermined number of several predetermined numbers, the probability of winning at least one special prize is higher than when the game is being played with a second predetermined number. The symbols include a first symbol and a second symbol that is less likely to be recognized as a special prize than the first symbol. When the game is being played with a first predetermined number, if the first special prize is won after the game ends, the predetermined symbol pattern that aligns on the predetermined line consists of the second symbol. When the game is being played with a first predetermined number and the first special prize is won, the second symbol is pulled in regardless of the timing of the stop switch operation, and the predetermined symbol pattern aligns on the predetermined line, resulting in the first special prize being won.

To provide a gaming machine that improves management of the display of the number of gaming media according to a gaming state.SOLUTION: In a gaming machine of the present invention, a first normal state, a second normal state and a specific gaming state are provided as gaming states, and a degree of advantage related to an auxiliary game can be controlled to be higher in the first gaming state than in the second gaming state. The gaming machine is capable of generating a gaming machine information notification command including information indicating the gaming state and transmitting the command to virtual gaming media number control means. When a situation in which a response command from the virtual gaming media number control means cannot be received occurs consecutively a predetermined number of times, a standby process can be executed. Further, when it is determined that a power interruption has occurred, after storing, in a usable area within a memory of main control means, a checksum and a back flag to be referenced upon recovery from the power interruption, the standby process can be executed.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 40

To provide a game machine that stabilizes a positional relationship between a stage member and a winning port or the like in a game area to enable suppression of decline in game amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine is provided, including: a game panel for defining a part of a game area where game balls can flow down; a stage member that receives game balls flowing down the game area to cause rolling of the game balls in a traverse direction and that drops the game balls into the front side of the game panel; a presentation exclusive area defined above the stage member; a surrounding portion that is protruded forward from the front face of the game panel and that surrounds the presentation exclusive area; and a transparent plate provided in front of the game panel, the transparent plate having a gap where game balls can flow down. The stage member constitutes a part of the surrounding portion and has a plate-shaped upper wall portion that prevents the movement of game balls between the game area and the presentation exclusive area. The stage member further has a rear wall portion formed so as to support a rear end of the upper wall portion.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 130

To provide a game machine that improves management of game media number display according to the game state.SOLUTION: A game machine of the present invention has three game states: a first normal state, a second normal state, and a specific game state. Control can be performed so that the degrees of advantage for auxiliary games differ between the first and second game states. A game machine information notification command containing information indicating the game state can be generated and transmitted to virtual game media number control means. Standby processing can be executed when a situation in which a response command from the virtual game media number control means cannot be received occurs a predetermined number of consecutive times. When it is determined that a power interruption has occurred, after storing a checksum in a used area of the memory of main control means and a back flag to be referenced when recovering from the power interruption, the standby processing can be executed. A power-on operation accompanied by a RAM clear clears the backup information in the main control means, but does not clear the virtual game media number which can be played.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 40

To provide a game machine for improving the interest of the instruction of a stop operation form.SOLUTION: The game machine includes an instruction means capable of instructing a stop operation mode and a privilege imparting means for imparting a privilege advantageous to a player, the instruction means is capable of executing a specific instruction for instructing that a normal mode is not recommended in a preparation state, the state control means maintains the preparation state when the stop operation is performed in the normal mode, shifts a game state to an advantageous state when the stop operation is performed in the irregular mode, and the privilege imparting means can impart a privilege when a prescribed condition is established during the preparation state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

To output a total token number clear detection signal for a prescribed period even when a game machine and a lending unit are not connected even after a total token number clear switch is turned on.SOLUTION: When turning-on of a total token number clear switch is detected, a total token number clear detection signal can be output to a lending unit for a prescribed period. The game machine has a storage area for a total token number clear detection signal timer for managing a prescribed period. When the game machine and the lending unit are already connected to each other ("Yes" in step S1631), the timer for managing a prescribed period can be updated (step S1632). When the game machine and the lending unit are not connected to each other ("No" in step S1631), the timer for managing a predetermined period is not updated. The timer for managing a predetermined period is updated even in a situation where the game machine and the lending unit are disconnected.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 350

A crane game machine includes a cabinet, an operation unit, and an operation interface. The operation unit includes a bridge crane mechanism, a gripper mechanism that is movably mounted to the bridge crane mechanism, and a crane motor that is connected to the gripper mechanism. The crane motor is operable for urging the gripper mechanism to undertake a lowering journey in which the gripper mechanism is moved downwardly, and a lifting journey in which the gripper mechanism is moved upwardly. At least one of the lowering journey and the lifting journey is divided into a plurality of subsections. A moving speed of the gripper mechanism in one of the plurality of subsections is different from the moving speed of the gripper mechanism in at least another one of the plurality of subsections. The operation interface is operable for urging the bridge crane mechanism to drive movement of the gripper mechanism.