JP2001054634A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enable a game player to enjoy game without losing interest in the game by setting plural kinds of stories having different contents in a story set by a story setting means, and selecting one of stories according to the operation of a special game status. SOLUTION: A bonanza display screen of a special pattern display device 2 is operated with the operation of a condition device to display a pattern different from a pattern displayed during a game. When the display of the bonanza display screen is started, pattern display parts 2a, b, 2c and a screen section of a pattern display area 2d provided on the special pattern display device 2 heretofore are erased. At one corner, a round count display part is provided, thereby displaying which round the operation of the condition device is, and at the other corner, a prize winning display part is provided, thereby displaying a pattern when a bonanza occurs. The bonanza display screen switches and displays the screen to a different screen every tie the condition device is continuously operated to progress with the round, and the content is formed as a story one by one at each round.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko game machine, and more particularly, to a pachinko game machine in which a display screen of a symbol display device provided on a game board is switched and displayed according to a game situation.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a pachinko game machine of this type, when a special game situation called "big hit" occurs, it is also displayed on a special symbol display device provided on the game board. It is known that a special symbol different from the symbol or the like that was displayed is displayed. This is commonly referred to as a "big hit" screen, and by displaying the special symbol at all times during the occurrence of the special game situation, it is possible to obtain a large number of prize balls for the player. By notifying that something is happening and displaying a symbol different from that during a normal game, the player's amusement is inspired and the expectation of obtaining many prize balls is raised.

[0003] Therefore, the player enjoys the game situation in the "big hit" and the symbol itself displayed on the "big hit" screen, and at the same time, the expectation of obtaining many prize balls, that is, the expectation of the so-called prize money. You will get.

[0004]

However, in such a pachinko gaming machine, at the beginning of the occurrence of the "big hit", it is possible to enjoy the game while feeling the entertainment situation of the "big hit" and the "big hit" screen. 2nd, 3rd
The content displayed on the "big hit" screen does not change even if the occurrence of the "big hit" overlaps with the first round. Depending on the gaming machine, there is a case where a different “big hit” screen (so-called “rare” screen) is displayed by chance, but most of the same contents cause the user to become bored gradually, and as the “big hit” is repeated, You just have to finish the round to get a prize ball. If the same prize ball is obtained, there is a problem that the player lacks the ability to attract customers because he or she prefers a model that can obtain many prize balls and is highly entertaining and enjoyable.

[0005] The problem to be solved by the present invention is to switch and display the "big hit" screen displayed when the condition device is activated due to the occurrence of the "big hit" so as to be different from the occurrence of the "big hit". It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko gaming machine with higher recreational abilities, which allows the user to enjoy the game without getting bored.

[0006]

In order to solve this problem, the present invention provides a symbol display device provided on a game board surface, in which a special game condition is activated when a predetermined game condition occurs, and In a pachinko game machine having repetitive operation means for repeating the special game situation within a predetermined number of times set when a predetermined condition is satisfied during operation, the symbol display device based on the operation of the special game situation. Symbol display means for displaying a predetermined symbol, symbol switching display setting means for switching the symbol displayed by the symbol display means to a different symbol based on the operation of the repetitive operation means, and symbol switching display setting means The symbols switched and displayed are related to each other, and the repetitive operation means performs switching display up to a predetermined maximum number of times to form one complete story. Story setting means, and a plurality of stories each having different contents are set in the story set by the story setting means, and one of the stories is selected based on the operation of the special game situation. And gist.

[0007] According to the pachinko gaming machine having the above-described structure, a special game situation is activated in accordance with the occurrence of a predetermined game situation on the symbol display device provided on the game board surface, and during the operation of the special game situation. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the special game situation repeatedly operates within a predetermined number of times set by the repetition operation means. Then, a predetermined symbol is displayed on the symbol display device by the symbol display means based on the operation of the special game situation, and further switched to a different symbol by the symbol switching display setting means based on the operation of the repetitive operation means. indicate. The symbols to be switched and displayed are related to each other and become one complete story by performing the switching display for the maximum predetermined number of times preset in the repetitive operation means by the story setting means. A plurality of stories having different contents are set for the stories set by the means, and one of the stories is selected by the story selection setting means based on the operation of the special game situation. The contents can be enjoyed together with the displayed symbols. Then, it is possible to have an interest in which of the plurality of types of stories is selected, and to enjoy the game without getting tired.

Then, as in the invention according to claim 2,
The story selected by the story selection means may include a number-of-times story selection setting means selected according to the number of times of operation of the special game situation. This makes it intriguing which story is set each time a special game situation is activated, and allows the user to enjoy the story set thereby. Further, since the player can grasp the number of times of operation of the special game situation by the selected story, it is possible to obtain superiority and satisfaction.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, a special game situation is activated in accordance with the occurrence of a predetermined game situation on a symbol display device provided on a game board, and a predetermined condition is established during the operation. In a pachinko game machine provided with a repetitive operation means for repeating the special game situation within a predetermined number of times that is established in advance, a symbol for displaying a predetermined symbol on the symbol display device based on the operation of the special game status. Display means, a symbol switching display setting means in which a symbol displayed by the symbol displaying means is switched to a different symbol based on the operation of the repetitive operation means, and a symbol switched and displayed by the symbol switching display setting means. Story setting means which becomes one complete story by performing switching display for a maximum predetermined number of times preset in the repetitive operation means in relation to each other; The story set by the story setting means is provided with a plurality of kinds of stories having different contents, and the story setting means is sequentially set one by one each time the special game situation is activated. It is.

According to the pachinko gaming machine having the above configuration, a special game situation is activated in accordance with the occurrence of a predetermined game situation on the symbol display device provided on the game board, and during the operation of the special game situation. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the special game situation repeatedly operates within a predetermined number of times set by the repetition operation means. Then, a predetermined symbol is displayed on the symbol display device by the symbol display means based on the operation of the special game situation, and further switched to a different symbol by the symbol switching display setting means based on the operation of the repetitive operation means. indicate. The symbols to be switched and displayed are related to each other and become one complete story by performing the switching display for the maximum predetermined number of times preset in the repetitive operation means by the story setting means. A plurality of stories having different contents are set for the stories set by the means. Then, the stories are sequentially set one by one by the story setting means based on the operation of the special game situation, so that the player can enjoy the contents together with the symbols to be switched and displayed, and display the contents. You can enjoy the game without getting tired of the story.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the symbol switched and displayed by the symbol switching display setting means includes a synopsis display means for displaying a synopsis of the story set by the story setting means. The synopsis display means includes synopsis display setting control means that is activated at least when the repetitive operation means is operated or a predetermined game situation is generated, and the synopsis displayed by the synopsis display means is before the symbol to be switched and displayed. In this way, the player can recall the contents of the previous game and obtain a sense of expectation for future story development. If the display of the synopsis is triggered by the operation of the repetitive operation means or the occurrence of a predetermined game situation, a symbol switching display can be effectively produced, and an efficient program configuration becomes possible. Efficiency can be improved.

Further, the predetermined symbol displayed by the symbol display means is set and controlled by the main control unit and the symbol display unit, and the symbol display unit is at least centrally processed. If it is composed of the device and a plurality of storage devices, it is possible to display a variety of screen patterns without burdening the operation of the gaming machine because the program can be made into a subroutine and the use efficiency of the memory can be improved. Become. In addition, the screen pattern can be easily increased, decreased, or changed, etc., and can be applied to existing models by changing some devices, so that cost and work efficiency are high.

[0013]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board ((a) a front view of a gaming board, (b) a perspective view of a special symbol display device) of a pachinko gaming machine used in the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, a special symbol display device 2 is provided at the center of the game area of the game board 10. In the upper half thereof, a left symbol display portion 2a and a right symbol display portion 2 which can be individually varied.
b, a middle symbol display section 2c is provided, and a symbol display area 2d in which pictures such as various characters are displayed is provided in a lower half area.

Further, as shown in the perspective view of FIG.
A decorative frame 4 is provided around the special symbol display device 2, and is provided so as to surround the special symbol display device 2 with a wall surface. In the lower position of the left and right wall surfaces of the decorative frame 4,
The game balls that have fallen on the game board 10 face are
The transfer holes 4a, 4a are provided so that the transfer holes can be transferred into the inside. The bottom surface of the decorative frame 4 is provided with a gentle slope toward the center, and the center portion is provided with a guiding / discharging mechanism for allowing the game balls which have entered the decorative frame 4 to drop onto the game board 10 again. An outlet 4b is provided.

Further, a decorative member 5 having a three-dimensional shape on which symbols such as characters are displayed is provided on the back side of the guide outlet 4b of the decorative frame 4, and a drive motor (not shown) regardless of a game situation or the like. Up and down motion is repeated at a constant cycle in accordance with the driving of the. It should be noted that the vertical movement of the decorative member 5 does not affect the game balls that have moved into the decorative frame 4.

On the left side of the upper part of the decorative frame 4, there is provided a normal symbol display device 6 for displaying symbols and other symbols in a 7-segment digital display. On the right side, there is provided an ordinary symbol storage display LED 8 for displaying the symbol variation storage number in the ordinary symbol display device 6 by lighting a lamp. At a position between the storage display LED 8 and the ordinary symbol display device 6, there is provided a special symbol storage display LED 12 for displaying the symbol change storage number in the special symbol display device 2 also by turning on a lamp.

At a position directly below the special symbol display device 2,
A first-type start winning prize port 14, which is an ordinary electric accessory having a movable wing piece 14a that opens and closes when a predetermined symbol is displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 6, is provided. Further below, a special winning opening 16 of the first kind special electric accessory which is normally closed is provided. Inside the special winning opening 16, when the special winning opening 16 is opened, a specific area which can win a prize is provided. Winner 1
8 are provided.

A left gate 20 and a right gate 21 through which game balls can pass are provided at left and right positions on the surface of the game board 10, respectively. A right sleeve winning opening 23, a left down winning opening 24, and a right down winning opening 25 are provided. When the game balls fall into these normal winning openings, seven are placed in the right sleeve winning opening 23, the left sleeve winning opening 22 and the left and right winning winning openings 24, 2.
5, five prize balls (hereinafter referred to as "prize balls") are paid out at the first-type starting winning opening 14, six at the first-type starting winning opening 14, and 15 at the large winning opening 16 and the specific area winning opening 18, respectively. You.

When a game ball passes through one of the left and right gates 20 and 21, the ordinary symbol display device 6 fluctuates for 5.0 seconds as the game ball passes. The symbols displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 6 are set to numbers from "0" to "9".
5, 7, 9 "(so-called" hit "symbol) is displayed, the movable wing piece 14 of the first-class starting winning opening 14 is displayed.
a performs the opening operation once for 0.3 seconds.

The ordinary symbol display device 6 has a "hit"
The lottery probability at which a symbol is displayed is set to 5/10. Here, the number of game balls passing through the left and right gates 20 and 21 is counted, and a maximum of 4 is displayed on the ordinary symbol storage display LED 8.
The normal symbol display device 6 is set so as to repeat the change corresponding to the stored number.

When a game ball falls into the first-type start winning port 14, each symbol display section 2 of the special symbol display device 2 is provided.
Symbols displayed on a, 2b, and 2c fluctuate for 7.7 seconds. The number of game balls dropped into the first-type starting winning opening 14 is also counted and stored up to a maximum of four by the special symbol storage display LED 12, and the stored number is displayed by lighting of a lamp.

On the surface of the game board 10, in addition to the above-mentioned winning ports, nail members (not shown) and windmills 26, 26 for randomly changing the falling speed and falling direction of the game balls are provided. A ball discharge port 27 is provided at the lowermost portion of the game board 10, and game balls that have not fallen into any of the above-mentioned winning ports are discharged from the ball discharge port 27 to the outside of the game board 10. Will be.

FIG. 2 shows a display screen of the special symbol display device 2. As described above, the special symbol display device 2 is a symbol display unit 2a, 2b, 2
Symbol display area 2 where symbols such as c and characters are displayed
d. Each of the symbol display sections 2a, 2b,
As shown in Table 1, 30 types of symbols are displayed on the left and right symbol display portions 2a and 2b, and 36 types are set on the middle symbol display portion 2c, as shown in Table 1. Then, the change for 7.7 seconds is started upon the occurrence of the predetermined game situation, and the combination of the symbols stopped and displayed is as shown in Table 2 (a) a normal symbol (non-specific symbol) or Table 2 (b) a specific symbol (these symbols). Are collectively referred to as "big hit symbol"), a special game situation called "big hit" occurs.

[0024]

[Table 1]

[0025]

[Table 2]

The special symbol display device 2 displays one of the "big hit symbols" in the lottery probability, the lowest probability (1
/ 359) and the highest probability (6/359) are set, and the minimum probability (1/35) is unconditionally set when the game is started (when the power is turned on).
9) is set. This lottery probability varies depending on the game situation. If a "big hit" occurs with the combination of the specific symbols, the highest probability (6 / 359) is set. Thereby, each said symbol display part 2a, 2b,
The symbol change time of 2c is reduced from 7.7 seconds to 5.2 seconds, and the opening time of the movable wing piece 14a of the first-class start winning opening 14 is extended from 0.3 seconds to 4.5 seconds.

However, if a "big hit" occurs due to the combination of the normal symbols (non-specific symbols), the minimum probability (1/359) is set without changing the lottery probability of the special symbol display device 2. Is done. Here, when the lowest probability is set, as described above, each of the symbol display sections 2a, 2b,
The symbol fluctuation time of 2c is 7.7 seconds, the first-class start winning opening 1
The opening time of the movable wing piece 14a of No. 4 is set to 0.3 seconds.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine. A prize ball tank 41 for temporarily storing game balls supplied from the island of the game arcade is provided above the mechanism plate 40 provided on the back of the pachinko gaming machine, and is further stored in the prize ball tank 41. A tank rail 42, which serves as a flow path when a game ball flows down to a prize ball payout device described later, is continuously provided. The tank rail 42 includes the prize ball tank 4
1 and a supply switch 46 for detecting the storage state of the game ball on the tank rail 42 is provided, and is activated when the ball has run out.

At the lower end position of the tank rail 42, a prize ball payout mechanism 4 for controlling a game ball flowing down from the tank rail 42 to perform a predetermined number of prize ball payout operations.
4 are provided. Immediately before the prize ball payout mechanism 44,
An emptying prevention switch 4 for detecting the out-of-ball state of the flowing game balls and preventing the idle operation of the mechanism section 44 in advance.
When the switch 48 is operated, the prize ball payout mechanism 44 is not operated and the payout ball payout operation is stopped.

When a prize ball paid out from the prize ball payout mechanism 44 is filled in the gaming machine, a full tank switch 50 for detecting this and a full tank for mooring the prize ball to temporarily stop the payout. Stoppers 52 are provided respectively. When the full tank switch 50 is activated, the prize ball payout mechanism 4
No. 4 does not operate, and is set so as to stop the award ball payout operation.

Further, below the mechanism plate 40, there is provided a safe ball discharging mechanism 54 for detecting a winning ball (save ball) that has won each winning opening provided on the game board 10. The safe balls are led out to the safe ball discharging mechanism 54 through a safe ball guiding gutter (not shown) provided inside a central cover 56 that covers the back surface of the game board 10, and are cut into balls for each ball. Is detected and discharged outside the machine.

Various control boards are attached to the mechanism plate 40, and the operation thereof is controlled. For example, an external connection terminal 60 having a CR external connection terminal board 58 for connecting a prepaid card unit for processing information relating to a prepaid card and the gaming machine main body, the prize ball payout mechanism 4
CR prize ball payout control board 62 for controlling the operation of step 4, a card interface board 64 for controlling the CR prize ball payout control section based on the prepaid card information and frequency display information for displaying the ball lending status, and the ball lending information. Is provided.

Further, a CR relay board 66 for relaying control processing between the CR external connection terminal board 58, the card interface board 64, and the CR prize ball payout control board 62, a special symbol for detecting occurrence of a predetermined game situation. In addition to controlling the operation of the display device 2, the CR prize ball payout control board 6
2, a main control board 70 for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls according to the display mode of the special symbol display device 2 is attached.

After these independent control boards and the like are mounted on the pachinko gaming machine, they are connected to each other with connector wiring. It should be noted that input and output of information between a prepaid card unit (not shown) provided outside the pachinko game machine and the game machine main body is performed via a card interface connection section 76.

The CR prize ball payout control board 62 detects a shortage or shortage of the prize ball and an abnormality in the supply and discharge states, and performs the stop of the prize ball payout operation and the display operation together. And CR
In the event that the prize ball dispensing control mechanism such as the prize ball dispensing control board 62 or the prize ball dispensing mechanism unit 44 has an abnormality such as a shortage of prize balls, a clogged ball, or a control circuit and a soft error, the fact is notified. An error display section 72 for displaying is provided. When the error state is released, the error display section 7
2 is provided with an error display reset button 74 for resetting 2.

As described above, the display symbols of the special symbol display device 2, the number of times the winning device and the like are started, the number of occurrences of "big hits", the continuation information for keeping the player in a special profit state, and the "hit" Is set so as to be output to the management device provided in the monitoring room of the game hall via the external connection terminal 60 provided at the upper corner of the mechanism plate 40.

The hitting ball launching device 80 provided below the rear surface of the mechanism plate 40 includes a hitting launching motor 81, a launching device control circuit, a hitting hammer, an elastic force adjusting means, and the like. The launching device control board 82 provided in the vicinity of the launching device 80 includes the hitting launching motor 8
One drive control circuit and one touch switch circuit are included.
In the drive control circuit of the hit ball firing motor 81, the rotation speed and torque of the motor, particularly the interval of hitting the ball in one minute, the speed, etc. are set.

FIG. 4 shows an outflow path of the game balls passing through various winning ports provided on the surface of the game board 10 on the back surface of the game board and an arrangement state of various switches and solenoids. As shown in FIG.
A first-type start-up switch 90 is provided on the passage of the game ball in. A switch (counting switch) 91 for the special winning opening is provided on the passage of the game ball in the special winning opening 16, and a switch 92 for the specific area is provided on the passing path of the specific area winning opening 18.

Further, a right-sleeve winning port switch 93 is provided in the path of the game ball in the right-sleeve winning port 23,
Further, the left and right gates 20 and 21 are provided with a left gate switch 100 and a right gate switch 102. When the passage of a game ball is detected by these switches,
Based on the detection signal, six prize balls are given at the first-type start winning opening 14, 15 at the large winning opening 16 and the specific area winning opening 18, and seven at the right sleeve winning opening 23, and the prize balls are paid out. Each is paid out from the mechanism section 44. The left and right gate switches 1 provided on the left and right gates 20 and 21
When the passing of the game ball is detected at 00 and 102, the symbol change of the ordinary symbol display device 6 is started based on the detection signal.

The first type start winning opening 14 has a solenoid 97 for an ordinary electric accessory for opening and closing the movable wing piece 14a.
Is provided. In addition, the special winning opening 16 is
A large winning opening solenoid 98 for opening and closing the opening 6 is provided, and the specific region winning opening 18 is provided in the specific region winning opening 18.
Is provided with a specific area solenoid 99 for opening and closing the. These solenoids operate based on a detection signal from each detection switch or the occurrence of a predetermined game situation.

A switch for detecting a winning of a game ball is not provided on the outflow path of the game ball in the left sleeve winning opening 22 and the left and right winning opening 24, 25. for that reason,
When the game balls that have won these winning ports pass through the safe ball discharge mechanism 54, six prize balls are paid out from the total difference of the winning balls counted by the safe ball detection switch 96. Become.

FIGS. 5 and 6 are control circuit diagrams showing the connection relationship between the various control boards, switches and solenoids shown in FIGS. 3 and 4. As shown, the main control board 70 includes a relay board 71 and a CR external connection terminal board 58,
It is directly connected to the CR award ball payout control board 62. This CR
The prize ball payout control board 62 includes the safe ball discharge mechanism 5
When the safe ball detection switch 96 and the safe ball discharge solenoid 110 provided in the 4 are connected and the passing of the game ball is detected by the safe ball detection switch 96, the detection signal is transmitted via the CR prize ball payout control board 62. Is output to the main control board 70 and subjected to control processing.

The TFT-LCD module 2e for displaying a symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 2 is connected to the main control board 70 via a symbol display device board 72a. The normal symbol display device substrate 6e for performing such control instruction is also the symbol display device substrate 72.
The main control board 70 is connected via a to perform control.
The detailed description of the symbol display control section 72 composed of the symbol display device substrate 72a and the ordinary symbol display device substrate 6e will be described later.

The relay board 71 connected to the main control board 70 has left and right gate switches 100 and 102 provided on the left and right gates 20 and 21,
The special winning opening board 16a for controlling the gaming operation according to the above is connected. The special winning opening substrate 16a includes the special winning opening 16
A special winning opening switch 91 for detecting a winning prize ball, a specific area switch 92 for detecting a winning prize ball to the specific region winning opening 18, a special winning opening solenoid 98 for opening and closing the special winning opening 16, and a specific region Solenoids 99 for a specific area prize port for opening and closing the prize port 18 are respectively connected.

The relay board 71 has a first-type starting port switch 90 for detecting the passage of a game ball to the first-type starting winning port 14, and a movable wing piece 14 of the first-type starting port 14.
The main control board 7 is connected to the solenoids 97 for the ordinary electric accessory, which actuate the main control board 7a.
Controlled by 0. Although various control boards, detection switches, and the like are connected to the gaming machine in addition to the above, illustration and description thereof are omitted.

FIG. 7 is a flow chart showing a gaming state of the gaming machine. A game ball shot and fired by a player is provided on the game board 10 with a normal winning opening (left sleeve winning opening 2).
2. When a player wins one of the winning holes 24 and 25 (S10 "YES", S12 "NO"), six prize balls are paid out with the winning (S14). However,
When the player wins the right sleeve winning opening 23 (S12 "YES"), seven prize balls are paid out based on the detection signal of the right sleeve winning opening switch 93 (S16).

Further, the game ball hit by the ball passes through one of the left and right gates 20 and 21 without winning the normal winning opening (S10 "NO", S20 "YES").
And the ordinary symbol display device 6 starts to change based on the detection signals of the left and right gate switches 100 and 102 (S2).
2). The normal symbol display device 6 stops after 5.0 seconds elapse since the start of the fluctuation, and displays any number from “0” to “9”.

When the symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 6 is any one of "1,3,5,7,9", so-called "hit" symbol (S24 "YES")
The movable wing piece 14a of the first-class start winning opening 14 is opened once (S26). However, this opening depends on the lottery probability of the special symbol display device 2, and is 0. 0 at the lowest probability.
3 seconds, 4.5 seconds at highest probability. If three game balls win the first-class start winning opening 14 during the opening, the movable wing piece 14a is closed unconditionally.

Also, the first kind start winning prize port 1 which is opened.
4 when the game ball falls into (S28 "YES"), or when the game ball falls into the first kind start winning opening 14 which is closed via the guide discharge port 4b of the decorative frame 4 ( S
20 "NO", S28 "YES"), in each case, six prize balls are paid out (S29). Then, the display symbols of the respective symbol display portions 2a, 2b, 2c of the special symbol display device 2 start to change (S30).

The fluctuation time of the display symbol in each of the symbol display sections 2a, 2b, 2c depends on the lottery probability of the special symbol display device 2, and when the lottery probability is the lowest probability, it is about 7.7 seconds and the maximum probability is longer. Is set to about 5.2 seconds. Then, when a predetermined time elapses from the start of the fluctuation, the operation is stopped and a symbol is displayed.

The combination of symbols stopped here matches one of the above "big hit" symbols ("YES" in S32).
Then, a special game situation called "big hit" occurs, and the condition device operates accordingly. In addition, the "big hit"
When the symbol is any of the specific symbols (S34)
"YES") means that the highest probability (6/359) is set as the lottery probability after the "big hit" is completed, the symbol variation time of the special symbol display device 2 is 5.2 seconds, and the first-class start prize. The opening time of the mouth 14 is set to 4.5 seconds (S3
6).

On the other hand, when the "big hit" symbol is one of the normal symbols, the lowest probability (1/359) is set (S34 "NO", S40), and the symbol variation time of the special symbol display device 2 is set. Is set to 7.7 seconds, and the opening time of the first-class start winning opening 14 is set to 0.3 seconds (S42). Then, after the lottery probability is set according to the "big hit" symbol, the game of "big hit" is started and the condition device is activated (S38).

As described above, the "big hit" is generated by first displaying the "hit" symbol on the ordinary symbol display device 6, and further displaying the "big hit" symbol on the special symbol display device 2. Therefore, when the "hit" symbol is not displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 6 as shown in S24 of FIG. 7 (S24 "NO"), and as shown in S28, the game ball is inserted into the first-type start winning port 14. If not dropped (S
28 "NO"), when the "big hit" symbol is not displayed even though the special symbol display device 2 has changed as shown in S32 (S32 "NO"), the gaming state does not change and " No big hits will occur.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a game situation when the condition device operates. When the "big hit" occurs, the condition device operates accordingly (S3).
8) Then, the special symbol display device 2 is switched and displayed on the "big hit" display screen (S50). As a result, the symbols and the respective symbol display portions 2a, 2a,
b and 2c (see FIG. 2) are deleted, and a different screen configuration and design are displayed. The details of the "big hit" display screen will be described later.

At the same time as the start of the operation of the condition device, the special winning combination 16 of the first kind is opened for 29 seconds (S51), and at the same time, the specific area winning opening 18 is opened (S52). When the game ball falls into the opened special winning opening 16 (S54 "YES"), the drop of the game ball is detected by the special winning opening switch (counting switch) 91, and the detection emitted at that time is detected. 15 prize balls are paid out from the prize ball payout mechanism 44 based on the signal (S5).
6).

Here, the number of game balls dropped into the special winning opening 16 is counted (S58), and when the counted number reaches ten, or 29 seconds have elapsed since the special winning opening 16 was opened. Then, the special winning opening 16 is closed (S60).
"YES", S62), the "big hit" display screen is also ended (S64), and the operation of the condition device associated with the series of "big hits" is ended (S66). However, the number of dropped game balls into the special winning opening 16 is less than 10, or 29 seconds have not elapsed since the special winning opening 16 was opened (S6).
0 (NO)), the open state of the special winning opening 16 is maintained until either one of the conditions is satisfied.

As shown in S54, the game ball falls into the specific area winning opening 18 ("NO" in S54, S7).
0 “YES”), the passage is determined by the specific area switch 92.
, And 15 prize balls are paid out from the prize ball payout mechanism 44 based on the detection signal from the switch 92 (S
72). Then, with the operation of the solenoid 99 for the specific area, the specific area winning port 18 is temporarily closed (S74), and the large winning port 16 does not exist regardless of the number of dropped game balls and the opening time shown in S60. Closed on condition (S7
6).

Then, the first round (hereinafter referred to as "round") of the number of continuous operations (for example, a maximum of 16 rounds) set in the condition apparatus with the closing is completed, and the round completed here is less than 16 rounds. If (S78
("NO"), the condition device operates again (continuous operation), and the next round starts (S79). That is, whether or not the condition device operates continuously and whether or not a round is developed are determined based on whether or not a game ball has fallen into the specific area winning opening 18.

When the condition device is continuously operated and the next round is started, the "big hit" display screen is switched to the display screen set for the next round in accordance with the switching (S80). Further, the special winning opening 16 and the specific area winning opening 18 are opened again, and the above-described gaming situation is repeated. The details of the display screen switched and displayed here will be described later.

However, when the continuous operation of the condition device reaches 16 rounds as shown in S78 (S78)
If "YES"), the display of the "big hit" display screen ends at the end of the round (S64), and the operation of the condition device ends (S66). This is a "big hit"
Is terminated, and the game returns to the normal game.

As described above, if a game ball falls into the specific area winning opening 18, the condition device operates continuously when triggered, and if it does not fall, the "big hit" ends in that round. . In the present embodiment, the maximum number of consecutive operations of the round is set to 16 uniformly, but the setting of the number of operations is different each time according to the "big hit" symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 2. May be set. For example, five times when the normal symbol is displayed in the "big hit" symbol, and one when the specific symbol is displayed.
The number of times of operation is set according to the distinction between a normal symbol and a specific symbol such as six times, and the odd number combination is five times and the even number combination is sixteen times regardless of the normal symbol and the specific symbol. The number of operations can be set for each combination.

FIG. 9 shows an example of a symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 2 on the "big hit" display screen.
As shown in S50 of FIG. 8, the “big hit” display screen operates in conjunction with the operation of the condition device, and displays a symbol different from the symbol displayed during the game (see FIG. 2). When the display of the “big hit” display screen is started, the symbol display unit 2 provided in the special symbol display device 2 until then is displayed.
The screen divisions of a, 2b, 2c and the symbol display area 2d are deleted. Then, at one corner, a round number display section 2
j is provided to indicate the number of rounds of operation of the condition device. On the other hand, a hit point display section 2k is provided at one corner to display a symbol when a "big hit" occurs.

The "big hit" display screen displayed here is switched to a different screen each time the condition apparatus continuously operates and a round progresses, and a different display screen is set for each of 16 rounds. However, the content is configured as one story for each round, and is set so that one story is completed by developing all 16 rounds.

The "big hit" display screen in the round is composed of a moving image. For example, taking the "approach scene" displayed in the second round as an example, as shown in FIGS. (A) to (f) until the second round is completed, with the background color, the expression of the character, the motion, etc. constantly changing.
Scene is repeated. The setting of the character and background displayed on the "big hit" display screen and the display method will be described later, and will not be described here.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of the "big hit" display screen. As described above, the "big hit" display screen starts operating together with the condition device (S3).
8, S50), the display of the display screen set for each round is started. First, "rehearsal scene" is displayed in the first round (S100 "YES", S102), and in the second round (S100 "NO", S104 "YE").
S ")" approach scene "is displayed (S10
6).

The third round is the fourth round.
Round eyes. . Is displayed sequentially, a "big hit" display screen corresponding to each round is displayed (S104).
"NO", S108 "YES", S110), the display of the "winning scene" ends at the same time as the final round of the 16th round ends (S108 "NO"), and the operation of the condition device ends.

As described above, the "big hit" display screen first displays the display screen set for the first round, and thereafter, every time a round is developed, the "big hit" display screen also changes to a display screen corresponding to the round. Switch and display. Each time the rounds are sequentially developed, the contents of the story configured on the "big hit" display screen set for each round are also developed, and the story is completed in 16 rounds.

However, if the round ends without reaching the 16th round, the display of the "big hit" display screen also ends at the same time, and the story will not be completed. Then, when a "big hit" occurs thereafter, the "rehearsal scene" newly set for the first round is displayed again.

Next, a case where a plurality of types of stories are set will be described. The stories set here are five types from "ST1" to "ST5" as shown in Table 3, and the contents are different from each other.

[0070]

[Table 3]

FIG. 12 is a flow chart showing the operations from "ST1" to "ST5".
Are shown in the case where the stories are sequentially displayed. As shown in FIG. 7, when a "big hit" occurs, the number "A" of occurrence of the "big hit" is first counted (S120). Then, it is determined whether the number of occurrences of the "big hits" is 6 times or more in total (S122), a story according to the number is set, and a "big hit" display screen corresponding to the story is set.

Here, the number of occurrences of the “big hit” is 6 in total.
In the case of the first time or more (S122 “NO”), the “big hit” occurrence count “A” is updated (S123), and the count value is determined after counting again. As a result, the number of occurrences of the "big hit" is always set to any one of the first to fifth times.

If the "big hit" occurrence number determined in S122 is the first time, "ST1" is set (S122 "YES", S124 "NO", S12
6) If it is the second time, “ST2” is set (S12)
4 "YES", S128 "NO", S130). 3 more
If it is the first time, “ST3” is displayed (S128 “YES”, S1
32 “NO”, S134) If it is the fourth time, “ST4”
(S132 "YES", S136 "NO", S13
8) And if it is the fifth time, “ST5” is (S136)
"YES", S140) are set respectively.

As described above, when a plurality of types of stories are set, a different story is set each time a "big hit" occurs by sequentially setting and displaying "ST1" to "ST5". At the same time, a "big hit" display screen corresponding to the story is displayed. Note that the "ST
The "big hit" display screens from "1" to "ST5" are also
As shown in FIG. 11, a different screen is switched and displayed for each round together with the development of the round, and one story is completed by the end of 16 rounds.

When a plurality of stories are set as described above, it may be set so that a story is randomly selected each time a "big hit" occurs. FIG. 13 shows a counter configuration when a story is selected using the counter. When one story is selected as described above, the “A counter” that operates at a constant cycle upon the start of the operation of the gaming machine, and the plurality of “big hits” display screens “ST1” to “ST”
“B counter” to “F counter” in which values corresponding to each of “ST5” are set are provided. Then, upon occurrence of the "big hit", a value is selected from the "A counter", and any one of "B counter" to "F counter" having a value corresponding to the value selected here is selected, and further, The corresponding "big hit" display screen is set.

FIG. 14 shows a flowchart in the case of selecting the "big hit" display screen using the counter shown in FIG. As described above, the "A" counter starts counting simultaneously with the start of the operation of the gaming machine, that is, the start of the game. Then, the value of the "A counter" at the time when the "big hit" occurs is selected (S150). The value of the “A counter” selected here is “1,6.
If it is any of "41, 46", "B counter" is selected (S152), and "ST1" is set on the "big hit" display screen displayed when the condition device is activated (S153). Will be.

When the value of the "A counter" is "2,
If the value is any of "7..42, 47", "C counter" is selected (S155), and accordingly "ST2" is set on the "big hit" display screen (S156). Further, if the value is any of “3, 8..43, 48”, “D
"Counter" is selected and "ST3" is set (S15).
8, S159), if it is any of "4, 9..44, 49", "E counter" is selected and "ST4" is selected (S16).
0, S161) or "5, 10..45, 50", the "F counter" is selected and "ST5" is set (S162, S163).

After any one of "ST1" to "ST5" is set, the operation of the condition device is started (S3).
8) The "big hit" display screen set at the start of the operation is displayed.

The selection of the story is performed only when a predetermined condition (or a game situation) is satisfied, such as when a “big hit” is generated by the normal symbol (or the specific symbol). It is also possible to set so that a certain "big hit" display screen is displayed while the condition (1) is not satisfied.

Although not shown, the “big hit” display screen may display the contents of the “big hit” display screen displayed up to one round before the currently developed round, so-called “synopsis”. The contents of this "synopsis" are, for example, to set the contents of the completed round each time one round is completed, or to collectively set the contents of a plurality of rounds such as the first to fourth rounds. Is also possible.

The display timing of displaying the “synopsis” is, for example, that the “synopsis” of the first round is displayed immediately before the first round is completed and the “big hit” display screen of the second round is displayed. Alternatively, a setting may be made so that the "synopsis" of the first round is displayed simultaneously with the "big hit" display screen of the second round.

Further, when the predetermined game condition is established, the "summary" is displayed, such that the "summary" is displayed (or not displayed) only when the lottery probability of the special symbol display device 2 fluctuates. Can be set.

FIG. 15 is a control block diagram of a symbol display control section 72 for controlling the setting of symbols displayed on the "big hit" display screen. As shown in FIG.
The symbols displayed on the special symbol display device 2 and the ordinary symbol display device 6 are set and controlled by the main control substrate 70 and the symbol display device substrate 72a provided in the symbol display control section 72. A central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as "CPU") 72b for receiving various control signals and controlling the signals is provided inside the symbol display device substrate 72a. The CPU 72b reads and writes control processing data. A memory (hereinafter, referred to as “RAM”) 72c, a read-only memory (hereinafter, referred to as “ROM”) 72 in which various data such as characters, backgrounds, and colors used for the displayed symbols are stored.
d is provided.

Further, the symbol display device substrate 72a has a TFT-display for displaying the symbol in the special symbol display device 2.
An ordinary symbol display device substrate 6e for setting and controlling a display symbol in the LCD module 2e and the ordinary symbol display device 6.
Are connected to each other, and are configured to operate based on the setting control of the symbol display device substrate 72a. In other words, the symbol display device board 72a controls the setting of the symbol displayed on the special symbol display device 2 by itself, and controls the setting of the symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 6. The operation will be controlled.

As described above, the symbol display device substrate 72a
Performs setting control of symbols to be displayed on the special symbol display device 2 and the ordinary symbol display device 6. Therefore, symbols such as characters and backgrounds displayed on the "big hit" display screen are also set and controlled by the symbol display device substrate 72.

Next, the setting of symbols on the "big hit" display screen will be described. When a “big hit” occurs or a game ball wins in the specific area winning opening 18, a detection signal is transmitted to the main control board 70. The main control board 70 receiving this detection signal transmits a round switching setting output command to the symbol display device board 72a.

Upon receiving the round switch setting output command, the symbol display device board 72a selects various data from the ROM 72d based on the command,
Data relating to a design such as a character, a background, a color, and the like are selected from the data 72c, and are controlled by the CPU 72b. Then, the control-processed data is stored in the TFT-L
The information is displayed on the special symbol display device 2 by the CD module 2e.

As described above, the symbols displayed on the special symbol display device and the ordinary symbol display device are controlled by the symbol display device substrate based on the signal (command) from the main control substrate. In other words, the symbols displayed on each symbol display unit provided in the special symbol display device, the determination and setting of the "hit" symbol or the "losing" symbol, the variation state of the symbol, etc. are set and controlled by the main control board, and the symbol display is performed. The device board is set so as to perform a sharing operation, such as performing setting control on a symbol set and controlled by the main control board.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the content of the story and the design to be displayed, the display method, the type and the selection method thereof on the "big hit" display screen to be set, the display method of the "synopsis", and the game situation and the setting control method which trigger these operations It is possible to increase, decrease, change, and the like as appropriate, and thereby, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that can obtain a higher level of interest.

[0090]

According to the pachinko gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the "big hit" display screen is displayed on the special symbol display device together with the operation of the condition device accompanying the occurrence of the "big hit". Will simultaneously have a sense of relief for the occurrence of the "big hit" and an expectation of the possibility of obtaining many prize balls, which will further arouse interest. The "big hit" display screen displayed here is composed of one story and is set to be completed when all rounds in the condition device are developed, so that the player can obtain many prize balls It is possible to enjoy the game situation of the "big hit" with the property and at the same time enjoy the contents of the story. Since a plurality of different stories are set for the story, the player can enjoy the displayed story without getting bored.

If the selected story is selected according to the number of occurrences of "big hits", the player can grasp the number of occurrences of "big hits". If the number of occurrences is large, the player can enjoy the game with a further sense of expectation. Also, the number of occurrences of the jackpot is recognized by the surrounding players, and the player can enjoy the game while feeling superiority.

Further, like the pachinko gaming machine according to the third aspect of the present invention, a plurality of types of stories displayed on the "big hit" display screen are set, a "big hit" is generated, and one of the stories is generated. If you set each time and display it sequentially for each "big hit" occurrence, a different "big hit" display screen will be displayed every time, and you will enjoy the "big hit" display screen without getting tired Can be.

Further, when the synopsis of the content (story) displayed up to the previous round is displayed as in the invention according to claim 4, the player can see the "big hit" display screen displayed in the next round The expectations for the content of the game will be further enhanced, and it will be possible to provide amusement machines with high interest, as well as to clarify the content of the story displayed on the "big hit" display screen. Will have. Then, the display of the synopsis may be restricted to be displayed or deleted when a predetermined game condition is satisfied.
This gives the "big hit" display screen a spin
The amusement of the player will be further improved.

And, as in the invention according to claim 5,
If the setting of the symbols displayed on the "big hit" display screen is performed by the central processing unit and the plurality of storage devices provided in the symbol display unit based on the control of the main control unit, the program configuration can be simplified. The efficiency of memory usage is good.
In addition, since the content set on the “big hit” display screen can be increased or decreased, or the set content can be changed by changing the device to the symbol display unit or adding the symbol display unit, the device is currently movable. Can be fully supported, and its versatility is wide.

[Brief description of the drawings]

1A and 1B are front views of a game board of a pachinko game machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a detailed view of a special symbol display device.

FIG. 3 is a back view of the gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a layout diagram of outflow paths of game balls and various switches and solenoids on the back of the game board.

FIG. 5 shows various control boards and switches in the gaming machine;
FIG. 4 is a control circuit diagram showing a connection relation of solenoids and the like.

FIG. 6 shows various control boards and switches in the gaming machine;
FIG. 4 is a control circuit diagram showing a connection relation of solenoids and the like.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the operation of the gaming machine.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a gaming operation of “big hit” in the gaming machine.

FIG. 9 is an example of a “big hit” display screen in the gaming machine.

FIG. 10 is an example of a symbol displayed on a “big hit” display screen.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the operation of a “big hit” display screen.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart for sequentially displaying a “big hit” display screen.

FIG. 13 shows a counter configuration for selecting a “big hit” display screen.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart for selecting a “big hit” display screen.

FIG. 15 is a control block diagram of a symbol display control unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 Special symbol display device 2e TFT-LCD module 10 Game board 70 Main control board 72 Symbol display control unit 72a Symbol display device substrate

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] November 30, 2000 (200.11.
30)

[Procedure amendment 3]

[Document name to be amended] Drawing

[Correction target item name] FIG.

[Correction method] Added

[Correction contents]

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Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A special game situation is activated when a predetermined game situation is generated on a symbol display device provided on a game board surface, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the actuation, a predetermined number of times are set. In a pachinko game machine having repetitive operation means for repeating the special game situation, a symbol display means for displaying a predetermined symbol on the symbol display device based on the operation of the special game state, and the symbol display means The symbol switching display setting means for switching the displayed symbol to a different symbol based on the operation of the repetition operation means, and the symbol switched and displayed by the symbol switching display setting means are related to each other and the repetition operation means A story setting means which becomes one complete story by performing switching display for a maximum predetermined number of times set in advance, and a story setting means which is set by the story setting means. A pachinko game machine comprising: a plurality of stories each having a different content set for each story; and a story selection setting means for selecting one of the stories based on the operation of the special game situation. 2. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the story selected by the story selecting means includes a number-of-times story selecting setting means selected according to the number of times of operation of the special game situation. Gaming machine. 3. A special game situation is activated in accordance with the occurrence of a predetermined game situation on the symbol display device provided on the game board surface, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied during the actuation, a predetermined number of times are set. In a pachinko game machine having repetitive operation means for repeating the special game situation, a symbol display means for displaying a predetermined symbol on the symbol display device based on the operation of the special game state, and the symbol display means The symbol switching display setting means for switching the displayed symbol to a different symbol based on the operation of the repetition operation means, and the symbol switched and displayed by the symbol switching display setting means are related to each other and the repetition operation means A story setting means which becomes one complete story by performing switching display for a maximum predetermined number of times set in advance, and a story setting means which is set by the story setting means. A pachinko game machine comprising: a plurality of types of stories each having a different content; and a story setting means for sequentially setting one type each time the special game situation is activated. 4. A synopsis display means for displaying a synopsis of a story set by the story setting means, wherein the symbol switched and displayed by the symbol switching display setting means,
The synopsis display means includes a synopsis display setting control means which is activated at least when the repetitive operation means is operated or a predetermined game situation is generated, and the synopsis displayed by the synopsis display means is before the symbol to be switched and displayed. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the outline is up to now. 5. A predetermined symbol displayed by the symbol display means is set and controlled by a main control unit and a symbol display unit, and the symbol display unit is constituted by at least a central processing unit and a plurality of storage devices. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: