JP2000084197A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a privilege to be given to a player according to player's technique even during a jackpot period to improve entertainment of a Pachinko game by giving a prescribed privilege after expiring the jackpot period when a prescribed number of game balls got in prize winning or passe a prescribed area on the game board during a jackpot period. SOLUTION: When a ball getting in a starting port 5 is detected by a starting switch, a pattern variation display 2 is actuated and patterns on display rows are stopped some seconds thereafter. When the stopped patterns match a special patterns, the game is made a jackpot to make a variable prize winning device 10 is repeatedly made in an open condition to make game balls into a variable prize winning device 10 easier. Whether a ball passing number detected by a special area switch during the jackpot period is over a prescribed number (30 or 20) or not is judged. When the passing number is 30 or more, an A class privilege is given and a B class privilege is given when 20 or more. After expiring the jackpot period, the probability of generating a jackpot is raised according to each privilege.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a symbol change display for displaying a plurality of symbols, such as numbers and symbols, when a game ball enters a starting port. The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine configured such that a variable prize device is continuously opened and a game ball is very easy to win.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As is well known, a first-type pachinko game machine called a "fever machine" is provided with a pattern variation display such as a color liquid crystal display and a CRT on a game board, and a game ball enters a starting port. And symbols 1 to 9 and symbols such as ☆ ◆ ◎ ▽ (hereinafter referred to as symbols) are variably displayed on the symbol variance display in three columns so as to flow from the top to the bottom, respectively. If the stopped symbols are coincident with a predetermined probability and coincident with all three columns, for example, “777” or “☆☆☆”, a big hit (special game state) occurs and the variable winning device The opening and closing door of the (grand prize opening) is opened by the operation of the electric opening and closing device, and a predetermined number (usually 10) of game balls are thrown into the opened variable winning device, or A predetermined time limit (usually 30 ) Elapses, the so-called first round is over and the variable prize apparatus is closed once, but during the first round, a game is played in a continuous prize port (referred to as a V zone) provided in the variable prize apparatus. When a ball is thrown in, the variable winning device is opened immediately after the second round starts, and a predetermined number (usually 10) of game balls are thrown into the opened variable winning device, or Or, if a predetermined time limit (normally 30 seconds) elapses in the open state, the second
After the round is over, the variable winning device is closed again. However, if a game ball enters a continuous winning opening (referred to as a V-zone) provided in the variable winning device during the second round, the variable winning device is closed. As soon as three rounds have started, the variable winning device is opened again, and thus the last round (for example, the first round) is performed on condition that the game ball has won the continuous winning opening during each round.
The variable prize winning device is continuously opened until (6 rounds). In this way, during the special game state, the opening and closing door of the variable prize device is continuously opened up to a predetermined number of rounds and the situation where the game balls are extremely easy to enter continues, so that a large number of prize balls can be obtained and many players can obtain the prize balls. Benefits.

If the stop symbol is an odd number such as "333" or "777", the next jackpot occurrence probability is set to a high probability, or a lottery symbol is displayed on a symbol variation display after the end of the jackpot. In some cases, the opening time of the starting port is set to be longer by a predetermined number of times in accordance with the lottery symbol, thereby increasing the chances of the symbol variation indicator changing.

However, in any case, in these conventional pachinko gaming machines, the rate at which the skill of the player intervenes during the jackpot state is extremely small, and the game is determined solely by the machine and by the complete operation. Was. For this reason, this also causes the player to get tired and become rut.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Therefore, the present invention aims to eliminate the rut by improving the amusement of pachinko games by giving some benefits after the jackpot, depending on the skill of the player even during the jackpot period. It is.

[0006]

For that purpose, the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention is provided with a symbol variation display device in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed when a game ball enters the starting port,
In a pachinko game machine in which a big win is generated when the symbol change indicator stops changing at a specific symbol and the variable winning device is continuously opened, a predetermined number is set in a predetermined area on the game board during the big hit period. In the case where the game ball has won or passed, a predetermined privilege is given after the end of the jackpot period. Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine, the size of the privilege to be given is determined by the number of game balls that have won or passed in a predetermined area on the game board during the jackpot period. Further, the present invention is characterized in that in the pachinko gaming machine, the size of the privilege given by the number of gaming balls that have won or passed within a predetermined time in a predetermined area on the game board surface during the jackpot period is determined. And In addition, the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention is provided with a symbol variation display in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed by a game ball entering the starting port, and when the symbol variation indicator stops varying in a specific symbol. In a pachinko game machine in which a jackpot is generated and the variable prize device is continuously opened, when a gaming ball wins or passes in a predetermined area on a game board surface in a predetermined order during the jackpot period, the game is executed during the jackpot period. It is characterized in that a predetermined privilege is given after the end. Further, the present invention provides the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine, in which a plurality of types of awarding or passing a game ball in a predetermined area on a game board surface during a jackpot period are provided. The size is determined. Further, according to the present invention, in the above-described pachinko gaming machine, when a gaming ball wins or passes within a predetermined time in a predetermined area on a game board surface during a big hit period, a predetermined privilege is given after the end of the big hit period. It is characterized by the following.

[0007]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows the front of a gaming board 1 in this pachinko gaming machine. In the drawing, reference numeral 2 denotes a symbol change display comprising a liquid crystal display provided on the gaming board 1, 3 denotes a prize opening, 4a and 4b pass through. Gate 5, starting port, 6a, 6
b is a normal winning opening. The starting port 5 is provided with a pair of blades 7, and when a game ball passes through the passing gates 4 a and 4 b, the number of the ordinary symbol change display device (digital display) 8 changes and the number is odd. For example, when stopped at a predetermined number, the blade 7 is opened and closed by the solenoid, so that there are many chances of winning a game ball. Reference numeral 10 denotes a variable prize winning device including a large rectangular winning prize hole provided below the starting port 5, and the variable prize winning device 10 is provided with an opening / closing door 11 which is opened and closed by the operation of a solenoid. . Reference numeral 12 denotes a continuous winning opening formed in the center of the variable winning device 7. Numeral 13 denotes a number display means for partitioning a part of the symbol variation display 2 during the jackpot period to be a display location.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a portion related to the present invention of a game control board of this pachinko gaming machine.
Reference numeral 4 denotes a start switch for detecting a game ball that has won the starting port 5, and reference numeral 15 denotes a predetermined area switch for detecting a game ball that has passed through the passing gates 4a and 4b. The game control board includes a symbol variation storage unit, a symbol variation driving unit, a jackpot generating unit, a counter, a predetermined number determination unit, and a privilege providing unit. The symbol variation display unit 2 is driven by the symbol variation driving unit. Then, the solenoid of the variable winning device 10 is driven by the signal from the jackpot generating means, and the counted number of the counter is displayed on the number display means 13.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In step (a), when the start switch 14 detects that the ball has entered the starting port 5, the process proceeds to step (b), in which the symbol variation display means 2 is driven by the symbol variation driving means, and the symbol variation indicator 2 is turned on. Are displayed in the left, right, and middle rows of the symbol such that the symbols consisting of the numbers 1 to 9 and ☆ ◆ ◎ ▽ move downward, and after a few seconds, the symbols in each display row stop. And step (c)
The stop symbol is, for example, “222” “555” “77”
It is determined whether or not a specific symbol such as “7” is completed. If the symbol is a specific symbol, a big hit occurs and the process proceeds to step (d), a big hit operation is started, and the variable winning device 10 is repeatedly opened to change the variable winning device. The winning of the game ball to the winning device becomes easy.

When the passage of the game balls of the passage gates 4a and 4b is detected by the predetermined area switch 15 in step (e) during the jackpot period, step (f) is performed.
In step (g), the number of passages (default is zero) stored in the counter is incremented by one, and the number is incremented in FIG.
Is displayed on the number display means 13 as illustrated in FIG. Then, the number of game balls that have passed through the passing gates 4a and 4b during the jackpot period is all counted by the counter and displayed on the number display means 13.

When the jackpot period ends,
The process proceeds from step (h) to step (i), and it is determined whether or not the number of passes is equal to or more than a predetermined number (30).
) Is determined. If the number is 30 or more, the class A privilege is given in step (nu). If the number is 20 or more, the class B benefit is given in step (ヲ). If the number is 20 or less, the benefit is given. It returns to step (a) without being given.

[0012] As the above-mentioned class A privilege, for example, the probability that a big hit occurs until the symbol change indicator 2 performs the symbol change 30 times after the end of the big hit is 1/250 to 1/250 of the normal one.
To 20. Also, as a B-class privilege,
For example, after the end of the jackpot, the probability that the jackpot occurs until the symbol change indicator 2 performs the symbol change 20 times is a normal one.
/ 250 to 1/20. For this reason, depending on the passing situation, a greater privilege can be obtained after the end of the jackpot, and for this reason, the player makes an effort to pass as many game balls as possible to the passing gates 4a and 4b even during the jackpot period, and the individual skill Can be demonstrated.

In this embodiment, the passage gates 4a, 4a
b, the number of passing game balls was counted.
Alternatively, the number of winnings in the normal winning openings 6a and 6b may be counted, and a privilege may be given according to the number. In addition, the size of the privilege to be given is determined by the number of game balls that have been won or passed within a predetermined time, for example, a privilege is given when three or more game balls are won within one minute in the prize winning opening 3. May be performed.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram of a pachinko game machine according to a fourth aspect. In this case, the game control base is provided with a predetermined order area passage determination means, and the determination means includes an area switch 1 for detecting a game ball winning the prize hole 3.
5a and an area switch 15b for detecting a game ball winning the normal winning opening 6a and an area switch 15c for detecting a game ball winning the normal winning opening 6b are connected. An order display means 16 for displaying a part is provided.

In this pachinko gaming machine, as shown in a flowchart of FIG. 5, steps (a) to (l) are executed in place of step (e) of FIG. That is, when the jackpot operation is started in step (d), first, in steps (a) and (b), on condition that the area switch 15a is operated and the other area switches 15b and 15c are not operated, If this condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to steps (c) and (d), and the area switch 15b
Is operated and the other area switches 15a and 15c are not operated. If this condition is satisfied, the process further proceeds to steps (e) and (f), and the area switch 15c is operated and the other area switches are operated. 1
5a and the area switch 15b are not operated, and when this condition is satisfied, the predetermined passage order flag is turned on in step (g), and at the same time, the required time from step (b) to step (g) Is stored. Then, the end of the big hit is awaited in step (h), and it is determined in step (i) whether the predetermined passing order flag is on. That is, it is determined whether or not the game ball has won the natural winning opening 3, the normal winning opening 6a, and the normal winning opening 6b in that order.
Only when a prize is won in that order, the process proceeds from step (i) to step (j), and the required time is further increased by a predetermined time (1
Minute), and if it is within one minute, a Class A privilege is granted in Step (k). If it is more than one minute, a Class B privilege is granted in Step (l). When the passing order flag is off, the process returns to step (a) without giving these benefits.

As described above, in this embodiment, the condition for granting a privilege is that the game ball sequentially wins at a predetermined winning opening, so that the player shoots a ball toward the winning opening even during the jackpot period. Doing so has an advantage, and it is possible to make the game rich in tension. Note that a guide display may be provided on the symbol variation display or a lamp provided at each winning opening may be blinked in order to make the order of winning openings to be won easily understandable.

In this embodiment, the prize opening 3,
The privilege is not given unless the prize is won in the order of the normal winning opening 6a and the normal winning opening 6b. However, even if the prize is won in another order, a separate C-class privilege or D-class privilege is given accordingly. You may do so. That is, a plurality of types of order in which game balls are won or passed in a predetermined area on the game board during the big hit period are provided, and the size of the privilege to be given after the end of the big hit period is determined by the winning order or the passing order. You may. The contents of the A-class privilege and the B-class privilege given after the end of the jackpot are not only to increase the probability of occurrence of the jackpot as described above, but also to lengthen the opening and closing time of the blade 7 of the starting port 5 to provide a chance to win a game ball. There are various ways to increase the number. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, various benefits can be provided to the player in accordance with the situation where the game ball has won or passed in a predetermined area on the game board surface during the jackpot period, so that the pachinko game can be provided. Can be more interesting.

[0018]

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention is
When a predetermined number of game balls are won or passed in a predetermined area on the game board during the jackpot period, a predetermined privilege is given after the end of the jackpot period, so not only luck but also gaming during the jackpot period Depending on the skill of the person, an advantageous privilege can be given after the end of the jackpot, so that the actual pleasure of the pachinko is increased and the rut is prevented from being formed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an embodiment of a gaming board of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Gaming board 2 Symbol variation display 3 Natural winning opening 4a, 4b Passing gate 5 Starting opening 6a, 6b Ordinary winning opening 10 Variable winning device 13 Number display means 14 Start switch 15 Predetermined area switch

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A symbol variation display device is provided, in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed when a game ball enters the starting port,
In a pachinko game machine in which a big win is generated when the symbol change indicator stops changing at a specific symbol and the variable winning device is continuously opened, a predetermined number is set in a predetermined area on the game board during the big hit period. A pachinko game machine wherein a predetermined privilege is given after the end of the jackpot period when a gaming ball of the present invention wins or passes. 2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the size of the privilege given by the number of gaming balls that have won or passed in a predetermined area on the gaming board during the jackpot period is determined. 3. The pachinko game according to claim 1, wherein the size of the award given by the number of game balls that have been won or passed within a predetermined time on a predetermined area on the game board during the jackpot period is determined. Machine. 4. A symbol variation display is provided, in which a plurality of symbols are varied and displayed when a game ball enters the starting port,
In a pachinko game machine in which a large winning is generated when the symbol change display stops changing at a specific symbol, and the variable winning device is continuously opened, a game ball is provided in a predetermined area on the game board during the big hit period. Wherein a predetermined privilege is given after the end of the jackpot period if the prize is passed or passed in a predetermined order. 5. A plurality of types of order in which game balls are won or passed in a predetermined area on the game board during the jackpot period, and the size of the privilege to be given after the end of the jackpot period is determined by the winning order or the passing order. The pachinko game machine according to claim 4, wherein 6. A game machine according to claim 4, wherein a predetermined privilege is given after the end of the big hit period when the game balls have won or passed within a predetermined time in a predetermined area on the game board surface during the big hit period. The pachinko gaming machine described in the above item.