JP2000217997A - Pachinko game achine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To make it possible to maintain the joy of the moment, player's big hit, for a long time and increase the amusement property of pachinko game by reproducing and displaying the ready-to-win state, which brings the big hit, on a symbol change display during the big hit operation that a variable winning device opens continuously. SOLUTION: When a starting switch 11 detects the ball, which wins to a start opening and the starting condition is realized, a game control means 14 operates, a symbol change display 2 is driven with a symbol change driving display 15 to display with changing the symbols on the left, middle and right lines of symbol change display 2 like flowing to downward. When the symbols of left and right lines are stopped and the stopped symbols of left and right lines are same, one of the ready-to-win states is selected and the display of symbol change display 2 becomes the ready-to-win state. Then, when the symbols of middle line is stopped and all of the stopped symbols are same, the big hit occurs, a variable winning device 7 becomes to be the opening state repeatedly and the ready-to-win state, which brings the big hit, is reproduced on a symbol change display 2 during the big hit.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention relates to a symbol change display, in which a plurality of symbols, such as numbers and symbols, are displayed in a variable manner so as to flow in a plurality of columns, and then the symbols in the respective display columns stop changing. The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine configured such that a big hit occurs when the same stop symbol is displayed in each of the display columns, a special game state is reached, a large winning opening is continuously opened, and a hit ball is very easy to win.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As is well known, a first-class pachinko gaming machine called a "fever machine" is provided with a pattern variation display such as a color liquid crystal display or a CRT on a game board, and a starting port. When the ball hits, the number of 1-8 and ☆
◆ Symbols such as ◎ or characters (hereinafter referred to as symbols) are displayed on the symbol variation display in three columns as they flow from top to bottom, and the display changes after several seconds in the left column.
It stops in the order of the right row and the middle row, and when the stopped symbol has the same symbol in all three columns, such as "777" or "☆☆☆" with a predetermined probability, it becomes a jackpot (special game state). The opening and closing door of the variable winning device (large winning opening) is opened by the operation of the electric opening and closing device, and a predetermined number (usually 10) of hit balls hits the opened variable winning device. Or, when a predetermined time limit (usually 30 seconds) elapses in the open state, the so-called first round is over and the variable prize apparatus is closed once, but is provided in the variable prize apparatus during the first round. When a hit ball enters a continuous winning opening (referred to as a V zone), the variable winning device is opened again immediately after the second round starts, and a predetermined ball is hit again in the opened variable winning device. Quantity (usually 10) After a predetermined time limit (usually 30 seconds) elapses in the ball or in the open state, the second round is over and the variable prize apparatus is closed again, but is provided in the variable prize apparatus during the second round. If a hit ball enters the continuous winning opening (called the V zone)
As soon as the round starts, the variable prize device is opened again,
Thus, the final round (for example, the 16th round) on the condition that a hit ball is won in the continuous winning opening during each round.
, The variable winning device is continuously opened. As described above, 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 hit ball is extremely easy to enter continues. Benefit.

[0003] In addition, the fluctuation display of the above-mentioned symbol fluctuation display,
Usually, the left row, right row, and middle row stop in this order, but if the left row and right row stop at the same symbol, the middle row once stops at a different symbol, but flows again in the opposite direction, and so on. Are displayed in such a manner that they all stop at the same symbol and get a big hit, or stop only at a different symbol (generally called "reach state"). In other words, by giving various patterns such as a special pattern of fluctuation such as the reach state, flashing the screen at the same time, and making a character appear, it is possible to prevent the player from hitting the jackpot. Increasing expectations and entertaining players is the real pleasure of pachinko today.

[0004] By the way, even if there are such various display modes, in the case of the conventional pachinko gaming machine, if a jackpot occurs, the player does not need to remember the reach mode from the jackpot, Or, immediately before immersion, the jackpot operation in which the variable prize winning device is continuously opened is started, so that the enjoyment is reduced by half.

[0005]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to make it possible for a player to maintain the joy of the moment of a jackpot for as long as possible in the event of a jackpot, thereby further increasing the entertainment of pachinko machines. Things.

[0006]

For this purpose, the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention has a symbol variation display which displays various symbols such as numbers and symbols on a plurality of display columns when a starting condition is satisfied. After the display is changed in a flowing manner, only the last row is still fluctuating and the other display rows are already stopped at the same symbol (hereinafter referred to as reach state). In a pachinko game machine in which the variable prize device is continuously opened in the case of a jackpot when stopped at the symbol, the symbol variance display device displays the jackpot during the jackpot operation in which the variable prize device is continuously opened. The obtained reach state is reproduced and displayed. Further, the present invention is characterized in that in the pachinko gaming machine, the reproduction display of the reach state is performed by a slow operation. Further, the present invention is characterized in that in the pachinko gaming machine, the reproduction display of the reach state is provided with advice.

[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 game board 1 in this pachinko gaming machine. In the drawing, reference numeral 2 denotes a symbol variation display comprising a color liquid crystal display provided on the game board 1;
Is a normal winning opening, 4 is a passing gate, and 5 is a starting opening. The starting port 5 is provided with a pair of blades 6, and when a hit ball passes through the passage gate 4, the number of a normal symbol change display device (digital display) 10 changes and a predetermined number such as when the number is odd. When stopped by a numeral, the solenoid 6 opens and closes the blade 6 to provide a lot of chances of winning a hit ball. Reference numeral 7 denotes a variable prize device comprising a large rectangular large prize hole provided below the starting port 5. The variable prize device 7 includes an opening / closing door 8 which is opened and closed by the operation of a solenoid.
Is provided. Reference numeral 9 denotes a continuous winning opening formed in the center of the variable winning device 7.

On the other hand, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a main part of a game control board 100 related to the present invention of the pachinko game machine, 11 is a start switch for detecting a hit ball winning the starting port 5, and 12 is a start switch. A switch for counting winning balls to the variable winning device 7 and a switch 13 for detecting winning balls to the continuous winning opening 9. In the game control board 100,
A game control means 14 comprising a symbol control means and a jackpot control means, a symbol display drive means 15 for driving the symbol variation display 2 and a drive control means 16 for driving a solenoid of the variable winning device 7 are provided.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the starting condition is satisfied by detecting the hit ball hitting the starting opening 5 by the starting switch 11, the process proceeds from step a to step b, the game control means 14 is operated, and the symbol change display 2 is operated by the symbol display driving means 15. Is driven, and symbols consisting of numbers 1 to 8 and characters are displayed in a variably moving manner in the left, middle, and right columns of the symbol variation display 2 so as to flow downward.

After a few seconds, the flow of the symbols in the left and right columns is stopped in step c, and it is determined in step d whether the left column stopped symbol and the right column stopped symbol are the same. If they are not the same, the process proceeds to step k, and the middle row is stopped. If the left-row stop symbol and the right-row stop symbol are the same in step d, the process proceeds to step e,
One of a number of reach modes (only three types of reach A, reach B, and reach C are shown in FIG. 3) is selected. Then, the selected reach mode is determined by step f,
g, h, i, j are executed and the display of the symbol variation display 2 is in the reach state, that is, only the last column (middle column) is still fluctuating and the other display columns (left column and right column) are already It is in a state of stopping at the same symbol.

Then, in step k, the symbols in the middle row are stopped, and in step l, it is determined whether or not all the stopped symbols are the same. If they are the same, a big hit occurs.
At step m, the jackpot operation is started, and the variable winning device 7 is repeatedly opened, so that it is easy to win a hit to the variable winning device, and a large number of premium balls are paid out at one time. Then, during the operation of the jackpot, the reach state that caused the jackpot is reproduced on the symbol variation display 2. That is, as shown in steps n to r, when the jackpot is provided via the reach A, the mode of the reach A is replayed, and when the jackpot is provided via the reach B, the mode of the reach B is replayed. , If the jackpot is achieved via reach C, the aspect of reach C is replayed.
For this reason, the player looks at the reproduction display of the reach state, looks back at the process of reaching the jackpot, and has time to soak in the reverberation that he has won.

It is to be noted that game information such as the number of winning balls of the variable winning device 7 and the number of continuous opening (round number) of the variable winning device 7 during the jackpot operation is displayed in accordance with a part of the symbol variation display 2. Alternatively, another display may be provided for display.

[0013] In addition, by displaying the above-mentioned reach state in a slower motion than the actual one, it is possible to know even a fast motion in detail. Also, at the time of such a reproduction display of the reach state, for example, a popular character appears on the symbol change display,
A situation description leading to a jackpot, advice for giving a jackpot, or the like may be provided to the player by giving a letter or voice to the player with advice.

[0014]

4 to 6 specifically show examples of the reach state displayed on the symbol variation display. In FIG. 4, both the right and left columns stop at "5" and reach. After the state
The character appears on a bulltozer, and although the shovel is raised and lowered so that the middle row stops at "5", the result is that three rows were not aligned as a result. FIG. 5 also shows a situation in which a character with a scoop appears when the player reaches the reach state, and a big hit is made by throwing the numbers in the middle row to “555”. FIG. 6 shows a situation in which a crane appears in the same reach state and attempts to lift the middle row of numbers, but the chain is cut off midway and the jackpot is unfortunately not aligned. In the present invention, one of these reach modes that has produced a jackpot is reproduced and displayed on the symbol variation display during the operation of the jackpot.

[0015]

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention is
If all the display columns stop at the same symbol after the reach state and a big hit occurs, the reach state is reproduced and displayed on the symbol fluctuation display during the big hit operation, so at the moment of the big hit The pleasure is maintained thereafter, and the pachinko's recreational effect is further enhanced.

[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 an explanatory diagram of a specific example of a reach state displayed on a symbol variation indicator.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of a reach state displayed on a symbol variation indicator.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a specific example of a reach state displayed on a symbol variation indicator.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 2 Symbol change display 5 Starting port 7 Variable winning device 100 Game control board

Claims (3)

[Claims] After the start condition is satisfied, various symbols such as numbers and symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the symbol variation display in a plurality of display columns so as to flow like a moving image. Only when only the display columns are still fluctuating and the other display columns are already stopped at the same symbol (hereinafter referred to as the reach state), when all the display columns are stopped at the same symbol, a big hit occurs and the variable prize device is won. In pachinko gaming machines that are continuously open, the reach state that caused the big hit is reproduced and displayed on the symbol fluctuation display during the jackpot operation where the variable winning device is continuously opened. Characterized pachinko machine. 2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the reproduction display of the reach state is performed by a slow operation. 3. The pachinko game machine according to claim 1, wherein the reproduction display of the reach state is provided with advice.