JP2001137484A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide the game machine of fresh game contents and improved ideas for making a player able to play with interest forever. SOLUTION: In the pachinko machine 1a, when game balls pass through left and right gates 5 and 6, the fluctuation of a normal pattern is started and stopped after prescribed time, and in the case that the stopped pattern is a 'winning pattern', a normal motor-driven accessory 4 is opened. Further, when the game ball enters the normal motor-driven accessory 4, the fluctuation of a special pattern is started and stopped after the prescribed time, and in the case that the stopped pattern is a 'large winning pattern', a 'large winning state' is generated. Also, a fluctuation storage part for storing the entry of the game ball to the normal motor-driven accessory 4 within the fluctuation time of the special pattern up to four pieces is provided. Then, after the 'large winning state' is ended, until the specified number of the game balls set at the time of the end enter the normal motor-driven accessory 4, a 'fluctuation shortening state' for shortening the fluctuation time of the normal pattern and the special pattern is generated.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine and a slot machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a kind of gaming machine, there is provided a special symbol display unit capable of displaying a plurality of special symbols, a normal symbol display unit capable of displaying a plurality of ordinary symbols, and a normal electric accessory.
When the game ball passes through a predetermined area or wins a predetermined winning opening, the symbol of the normal symbol display section starts to change, and after a predetermined time, the `` hit symbol '' is stopped and displayed, and the normal electric accessory is activated. Opening, when the special ball of the special symbol display section starts to fluctuate by the game ball winning the opening or closing of the ordinary electric auditorium, if the `` big hit symbol '' is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time, 2. Description of the Related Art There is known a pachinko machine that generates a "big hit" that is advantageous for a player (a so-called first-type pachinko machine with a so-called ordinary electric accessory). In general, the first class pachinko machines are designed so that the number of game balls gradually decreases in a game state other than the “big hit state”.
The time from the start of the normal symbol change to the stop display of the ordinary symbol is shortened only for the period until the special symbol is changed and displayed a certain number of times after the “big hit state” ends (for example, a symbol which is 25 seconds in normal time) Change time "big hit state"
By reducing the time to 5 seconds until the special symbol fluctuates 50 times after the end)
There are some designs in which the motor-operated role is frequently opened to make it easier to win a game ball, and the decrease in the game ball is moderated. Further, some of these pachinko machines are designed so that the number of game balls is hardly reduced in the "variation shortened state". In such a pachinko machine, during the "variation shortened state", the next "big hit" can be aimed at without using a new game ball, which is very advantageous for the player.

[0003]

However, the above-mentioned conventional first-class pachinko machine has a limited variation period in which the special symbol fluctuates and displays a certain number of times after the "big hit state" ends. Is set to occur, and the number of times the special symbol that limits the "shortened state of fluctuation" changes when the large number of game balls are consumed before the "big hit" is generated, and when the small number of game balls are consumed With "big hit"
Is exactly the same as when
In addition, since the content of the "shortened fluctuation state" (privilege for the player) that has occurred is always constant irrespective of the manner of playing, the game content has no freshness and the player is easily bored. Had.

[0004] An object of the present invention is to solve the problems of the above-mentioned conventional pachinko machines, to provide a fresh game with a high level of interest,
It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that enables a player to play a game forever.

[0005]

According to the present invention, a special symbol display unit capable of displaying a plurality of special symbols and a normal symbol capable of displaying a plurality of ordinary symbols are provided. It has a symbol display unit and an ordinary electric accessory, and the ordinary symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit starts to fluctuate when the game ball passes through a predetermined area or wins a predetermined winning opening, When the hit is displayed after a predetermined time, the normal electric accessory is operated so as to be advantageous to the player, and the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display portion by the game ball winning the normal electric accessory is displayed. A game machine in which a change is started and a jackpot is displayed after a predetermined time when a jackpot is displayed, which is advantageous to the player. If the predetermined number And a fluctuation storage unit for storing the number of winnings until the big hit state is completed, and until the specific number of game balls wins on the normal electric auditorium, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is reduced, and / or Usually, a special gaming state occurs in which the time during which the electric accessory is operated in a favorable manner for the player and / or the fluctuation time of the special symbol is reduced. According to the configuration of the invention described in claim 2, in the invention described in claim 1, the specific number, which is the winning number of the game balls to the ordinary electric auditorium which limits the occurrence period of the special game state, is a big hit state. It is related to the number of times the special symbol required until the occurrence of the symbol. The configuration of the invention described in claim 3 is:
In the invention described in claim 1, the specific number, which is the winning number of game balls to the ordinary electric auditors's body which limits the occurrence period of the special game state, is associated with the content of the jackpot display. The configuration of the invention described in claim 4 is:
In the invention described in claim 1, a specific number, which is a winning number of game balls to the ordinary electric auditorium, which limits the occurrence period of the special game state, is stored in the fluctuation storage unit at the time of occurrence of the big hit state. It is related to the winning number. According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the specific number, which is the winning number of the game balls to the normal electric auditorium which limits the occurrence period of the special game state, is a special symbol. Is associated with the display contents of the special symbol display section from the start of the change to the big hit display. The structure of the invention described in claim 6 is the invention according to claim 1 to claim 5, wherein during the occurrence period of the special game state, the ordinary electric accessory which limits the occurrence period of the special game state is provided. The specific number, which is the winning number of game balls, and / or the winning number of game balls to the ordinary electric auditorium during the occurrence period of the special game state is displayed.

[0006]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a pachinko machine which is an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows a front view of a pachinko machine 1a according to a first embodiment, and a substantially circular game area 2 is provided slightly above the center of the pachinko machine 1a. . A supply tray 14 and a storage tray 16 are vertically connected below the game area 2, and a firing handle 15 protrudes from the right side of the storage tray 16. Further, a special symbol display section 3 is provided at the upper center of the game area 2. The special symbol display section 3 is formed of one liquid crystal plate, and a single digit number or a single letter alphabet is provided on each of the left display portion 10, right display portion 11, and middle display portion 12 in the liquid crystal screen. Etc. (for example, “0” to
"9", "A" to "F") can be displayed. Further, four memory lamps 25 are provided slightly above the center of the special symbol display section 3. On the other hand, a so-called tulip-shaped ordinary electric accessory 4 is provided below the special symbol display section 3.

A left gate 5 and a right gate 6, which are variable winning areas, are provided on both sides of the ordinary electric accessory 4, respectively. A large winning opening 7 that opens and closes is provided. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the special winning opening 7. A placing portion 13 is provided inside the special winning opening 7, and one game ball is placed on the placing portion 13 during opening. It can be placed. When the door is closed in a state where the game balls are placed on the placing portion 13, the game balls placed on the placing portion 13 are placed in a specific area ( (Not shown)
Pass through. The large winning opening 7 is provided with illuminated lamps 8, 8 on the door, and a normal symbol display section 9 on the lower side. Ordinary symbol display section 9
Formed by a segment LED plate, and its L
On the ED board, a predetermined type of ordinary symbol such as a one-digit number or symbol can be displayed. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, on both sides inside the game area 2, side lamps 23 with a plurality of LEDs are installed. In addition, in the game area 2, various winning ports, windmills, a large number of obstacle nails, and the like are provided in addition to the above. Further, inside the winning gates such as the left gate 5, the right gate 6, the ordinary electric accessory 4, and the special winning opening 7, a game ball detecting device for detecting a winning of the game ball is provided.

On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 has an a counter for determining the "hit" of the ordinary symbol, a b counter for determining the "missing symbol" of the ordinary symbol, a c counter for determining the occurrence of the "big hit", and a "big hit symbol". Counter for determining the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol to be displayed on each of the display portions 10 to 12 when the "missing symbol" is displayed on the special symbol display section 3. Built-in loop counter. The pachinko machine 1a also incorporates an h counter, which is an integration counter that integrates and counts the number of times the special symbol has changed, and an i counter, which is an integration counter that limits the period of the “change in reduced state” described later.

Further, the pachinko machine 1a has a variable storage unit for storing the winning number up to a predetermined number (four) when a game ball wins on the ordinary electric accessory 4 within a predetermined time during which the special symbol fluctuates. Built-in.

Each of the loop counters counts between a predetermined numerical value according to a predetermined rule from the time when the power is turned on within a very short time.
The loop counter is incremented by one (return to the minimum value after the maximum value).
Between 5 (6 ways), the b counter is 0, 1 (2 ways)
, The c counter between 0 and 234 (235 patterns), the d counter between 0 and 15 (16 patterns), and the e counter between 0 and 15 (16 patterns). Loop counting is performed. Further, the f counter is configured to perform a loop count from 0 to 15 (16 patterns) while adding 1 each time the value of the e counter changes from 15 to 0. (1
6 ways), every time the f counter goes from 15 to 0, 1
Loop counting is performed while adding each time.

On the other hand, the h counter counts the number of times the special symbol has changed since the power was turned on. The h counter can be switched so as to count the number of times the special symbol has changed since the end of the "big hit state".

On the other hand, FIG. 3 shows a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1a, which includes various prize devices such as a normal symbol display section 9, a special symbol display section 3, a large winning opening 7, and a left gate 5.
・ Gaming ball detection device 2 built in gates such as right gate 6
4. Actuating device 27 such as a solenoid for opening and closing various winning devices, various counters (a to i counters) 2
1. Various illumination lamps 8, fluctuation storage unit 18, memory lamp 25, and the like are in a state of being connected to control device 17 via interface 20. Then, the recording means (ROM or the like) 22 connected to the control device 17 has “losing symbols” corresponding to the numerical values of the b counter as shown in FIG.
"Big hit symbol" corresponding to the value of the d counter as shown in FIG. 5, left symbol, right symbol and middle symbol corresponding to the value of the e to g counters as shown in FIG. "Number" and the like are recorded.

Hereinafter, the game contents of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment will be described.

When a game ball hit by the player into the game section 2 passes through the left gate 5 or the right gate 6, the ordinary symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 4 starts to change. On the other hand, the game ball is left gate 5 or right gate 6
The value of the a counter at the moment of passing through is stored as the hit determination data of the ordinary symbol (at that time). Simultaneously with the start of the change of the normal symbol, the stored hit determination data of the normal symbol is taken out, and the hit determination of the normal symbol is performed. If the judgment data is "4" or "5", it is "hit", and in other cases (that is, 0, 1, 2, 3), it is "miss". Therefore, the probability that the symbol usually becomes "hit" is 1/3 (2/6).

As a result of the hit determination, if the hit is determined to be "hit", "7" is displayed on the normal symbol display section 9 as the stop symbol of the current time, and the normal electric accessory 4 is driven for a predetermined time (about 1.. (4 seconds) Open. If it is determined to be "missing", the symbol corresponding to the value of the b-counter at that time (that is, "-" or "_") is displayed on the ordinary symbol display unit 9 as the current stopped symbol. When a game ball passes through the left gate 5 or the right gate 6 while the ordinary symbol is changing or the ordinary electric accessory 4 is being opened, up to four of them are stored as "ordinary symbol start memory" for the next and subsequent times. You.
The fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is about 30 seconds in cases other than the "fluctuation shortened state" described later.

On the other hand, each display part 10 of the special symbol display part 3
When the power is turned on, the left symbol, right symbol, and middle symbol displayed in predetermined symbols (“0”, “0”,
"2", "1"), but when a game ball wins in the open or closed ordinary electric accessory 4, the winning is built in the ordinary electric accessory 4. Detector 24
, And the symbol change start signal is transmitted from the control device 17 to the special symbol display unit 3 to start the change. The fluctuation of each special symbol is indicated by a “moving image in which a predetermined type of symbol such as a one-digit number or a one-letter alphabet moves from top to bottom” in each of the display portions 10 to 12 in the liquid crystal screen of the special symbol display section 3. This is done by displaying.
Note that, in a normal game state other than the “variation shortening state” described later, the special symbol becomes a low-speed fluctuation after continuing the high-speed fluctuation for 4.325 seconds, and is stopped after a predetermined time from the start of the fluctuation.

When the special game is changed or the game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 4 during the "big hit state", the change storage unit 18 changes the special design after the next time. Up to four items are stored as “memory”.
Therefore, when the fluctuation storage unit 18 has already stored four winnings, the winning of the game ball to the ordinary electric auditors product 4 within the predetermined time when the special symbol fluctuates is stored in the fluctuation storage unit 18. And the special symbol does not fluctuate due to the winning of the game ball to the ordinary electric accessory 4. On the other hand, even when the fluctuation storage unit 18 stores four winnings, if a game ball wins on the ordinary electric accessory 4 after a lapse of a predetermined time during which the special symbol fluctuates, the ordinary electric The winning of the game ball to the accessory 4 is stored in the change storage unit 18, and the special symbol fluctuates due to the winning of the game ball to the ordinary electric accessory 4. In other words, even when the same number of game balls win the normal electric auditors goods 4, the number of times the special symbol changes varies depending on the timing. In addition, the memory lamps 25, 25 above the special symbol display unit 3 correspond to the number stored as “special symbol variation memory” in the variation storage unit 18.
・ Lights up.

Further, when the game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 4, a "big hit lottery" is executed by the c counter. The “big hit lottery” is a numerical value (0 to 0) that the c counter performs a loop count at the moment when the game ball that has won the ordinary electric accessory 4 is detected by the game ball detection device 24.
234) by selecting one numerical value. And after the "big hit lottery" was held,
When the result is determined and it is determined that the c counter has selected a predetermined numerical value (for example, “0”), a “big hit” has occurred and it has been determined that a numerical value other than the predetermined numerical value has been selected. In this case, it is "out". Therefore, the occurrence probability of “big hit” is 1/235.

Further, as a result of the "big hit lottery", if it is determined to be a "big hit", immediately after that, the d counter is counted from the numerical value (0 to 15) which is loop-counted by one.
By selecting one of the numerical values, the "big hit symbol" displayed on the special symbol display section 3 is selected. Then, a predetermined time after the start of the change of each special symbol, the "big hit symbol"("0, 0, 0"-) corresponding to the numerical value selected by the d counter
"9, 9, 9", one of "A, A, A" to "F, F, F"
6 patterns (see FIG. 5) are displayed on the special symbol display section 3.

On the other hand, in the case of "losing", after the symbol is changed, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the stored values of the e to g counters are changed. It is displayed on the special symbol display section 3. However, the stored e
If the value of the g counter is a combination corresponding to the “big hit symbol”, 1 is subtracted from the value stored only in the g counter, and the symbol corresponding to the value is displayed (for example,
It is a case where it is determined that the “out” has occurred, and the e counter =
In the case where 1, f counter = 1 and g counter = 1 are stored, “losing symbol” of “1, 1, 0” is displayed on the special symbol display section 3 as a left symbol, a right symbol, and a middle symbol. ). In addition, even when the "big hit symbol" is displayed or the "losing symbol" is displayed, the display of the symbol is
The symbols fluctuating in each of the display parts 10 to 12 are displayed in such a manner that the left display part 10, the right display part 11, and the middle display part 12 are continuously stopped and displayed in this order, and the stop display is performed first.
If the two symbols (that is, the left symbol and the right symbol) are the same, the remaining middle symbols are first stopped and displayed in order to increase the player's expectation of the occurrence of the "big hit". Are changed in a mode (reach mode) requiring a long time different from the non-identical case.

When the "big hit symbol" is displayed, a "big hit state" which is advantageous for the player occurs. When the "big hit condition" occurs, the side lamp 2
3, 23, etc. blink, sound effects are generated, and the atmosphere is excited. When the "big hit state" occurs, the big winning port 7 is opened for 25 seconds or until a winning of nine game balls is detected. Further, when a game ball is placed on the mounting portion 13 while the special winning opening 7 is being opened, it is opened again approximately two seconds after the special winning opening 7 is closed (that is, the special winning opening). When the game ball is placed on the placing portion 13 at the time of opening of the 7, the special winning opening 7 repeats the opening operation intermittently). The placing portion 13 of the special winning opening 7 has a structure in which game balls are extremely easily placed. In one "big hit state", the special winning opening 7 is opened intermittently up to 16 times.

When the "big hit state" is over, the "variation shortening state" in which the time from the start to the stop of the change of the normal symbol and the time from the start to the stop of the change of the special symbol are shortened compared to the normal game state. Occur, but before the “shortened fluctuation state” occurs, the “shortened number of fluctuations” serving as an index of the period of the “shortened fluctuation state” is determined. The determination of the “variation shortened number” is based on the value of the h counter at the time of occurrence of the “big hit state” (ie, the number of times the special symbol has changed until the “big hit state” occurs, hereinafter referred to as “the required number of big hits”). ) Is extracted, and the “variation shortened number” (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the numerical value of the h counter is called from the recording unit 22 and executed. In addition,
As can be seen from FIG. 7, in determining the “variation shortened number”, a larger “variable shortened number” is set as “the required number of hits” becomes larger. Then, "the number of shortened fluctuations"
Is determined, the i-counter is set to the same numerical value as the "variable shortened number", and thereafter, the "variable shortened state" occurs.

In the "variation shortening state", when the game ball passes through the left gate 5 or the right gate 6, 5.1.
A 6-second timer is set, and the symbol usually changes for the remaining time of the timer (however, when the remaining time of the timer is 0.573 seconds or less, the symbol changes for 0.573 seconds). For this reason, in the "variation shortened state", the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is reduced as compared with the normal gaming state.
In the "variation shortening state", not only the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol but also the fluctuation time of the special symbol is reduced. Special symbols are normal (playing state other than "variable shortened state")
, The low-speed fluctuation after continuing the high-speed fluctuation for 4.325 seconds and the stop display after a predetermined time,
In, when the game ball usually wins the electrically powered role 4,
After a timer for 4.227 seconds is set, the timer fluctuates at high speed after adding 0.098 seconds to the remaining time of the timer, then changes to a regular job, and a stop display is displayed after a predetermined time. If the remaining time of the timer is shorter than 1.015 seconds, the high-speed fluctuation is continued for 1.015 + 0.098 seconds, then the low-speed fluctuation is performed, and the stop display is performed after a predetermined time.

In the above-mentioned "fluctuation shortening state",
Since the number of times of opening of the ordinary electric accessory 4 per fixed time is increased as compared with the normal time (game state other than the “big hit state”), the game balls can easily win the ordinary electric accessory 4. Therefore, the number of prize balls that can be obtained is increased, so that the consumption of the game balls possessed by the player is moderate compared to the normal time.
Furthermore, since special symbols also change frequently, the probability of occurrence of a "big hit" per fixed time period is higher than in normal times. Therefore, the “variation shortened state” is more advantageous for the player than the normal gaming state.

On the other hand, the special symbol display section 3 is provided with a display window 14 as shown in FIG. 8, and in the "variable shortened state", the "variable shortened number" or the unextracted (the remaining ) "Shortened number of fluctuations" is displayed freely,
It is notified to the player.

In the "variation shortening state", the value of the i-counter is decremented by "1" each time a game ball wins the ordinary electric auditors product 4 and the value of the i-counter becomes "0". Then, the “fluctuation shortening state” ends. Therefore, the period during which the “fluctuation shortened state” is
Will be limited to the period until the game ball of the normal game wins the electric accessory 4. In addition, even if the “variation shortening state” ends while the ordinary symbol or the special symbol is changing, the changing time of the changing ordinary symbol or the special symbol is reduced.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1a has a variable storage unit for storing a predetermined number (four) of awarded game balls when a game ball is awarded in the ordinary electric accessory 4 within a predetermined time during which the special symbol fluctuates. Since the variable storage unit 18 is provided,
Even if the same number of game balls win the normal electric accessory 4 by the operation of, the number of times the special symbol changes varies depending on the timing. In addition, after the “big hit state” is completed, the time from the start of the change of the normal symbol to the stop thereof is reduced until a specific number of game balls (ie, the “number of reduced fluctuations”) are awarded in the ordinary motorized accessory 4. At the same time, a "fluctuation shortening state" that shortens the time from the start to the stop of the fluctuation of the special symbol is generated. Therefore, even when a “fluctuation shortening state” having the same “fluctuation shortening number” occurs (ie, even when a “fluctuation shortening state” having the same value for the player occurs), the special “fluctuation shortening state” The number of times the symbols change is different. That is, in the case of the pachinko machine 1a, even when the same “variation shortening state” occurs, the number of times the special symbol changes varies depending on the game mode, and the possibility of a “big hit” also changes. Therefore, the player has a very high degree of interest, and the player can keep playing with interest forever.

In the pachinko machine 1a, the "variable shortened number", which is the winning number of game balls to the ordinary electric auditors product 4 which limits the occurrence period of the "variable shortened state", is changed to the "big hit state".
The number of changes in the special symbol required until the occurrence of (that is,
"Number of jackpots required"),
A player who has changed the number of special symbols until the "big hit" occurs (that is, a player who has consumed many game balls before the "big hit" occurs) will receive a " The benefit of extending the period of the “shortened fluctuation state” (that is, increasing the “number of shortened fluctuations”) is provided. Therefore, even if the "big hit state" does not readily occur, the player can continue playing the game with interest.

Further, the pachinko machine 1a, during the period in which the "variation shortening state" occurs, sets the "variation reduction number" which is the winning number of game balls to the ordinary electric accessory 4 which limits the occurrence period of the "variation shortening state". And the winning number of game balls to the ordinary electric auditors product 4 during the period of occurrence of the “shortened fluctuation state” are displayed on the display window 19.
In addition, since it is displayed in a freely switchable manner, the player can grasp at a glance the obtained “fluctuation shortened state” period and the remaining “fluctuation shortened state” period. It is more interesting.

[Embodiment 2] The pachinko machine 1b of Embodiment 2
Also, similarly to the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment, after the "big hit state" ends, the "fluctuation shortening state" occurs only during the period until the "variation shortening number" of game balls wins the ordinary electric auditors product 4. However, unlike the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, the “variable shortened number” is not determined by the “number of required big hits”, but the “big hit” is determined in the big hit determination.
The "variable shortened number" is determined in accordance with the numerical value selected by the d counter at the moment when it is determined that "is big" (that is, according to the type of the "big hit symbol").

That is, the pachinko machine 1b includes the control device 1
As shown in FIG. 9, a "variation shortening number" corresponding to the value of the d counter is stored in the recording means 22 connected to. Then, at the moment when the jackpot is determined to be "big hit", the d counter selects one numerical value, and a "big hit symbol" (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the numerical value is called from the recording means 22, and is specially selected. A predetermined time after the symbol has started to fluctuate, the special symbol is displayed on the special symbol display unit 3 and a “big hit state” occurs. After the “big hit state” ends, the “variation” corresponding to the numerical value selected by the d counter is displayed. The "shortened number" (see FIG. 9) is called from the recording means 22, and the i counter is set to the "variable shortened number". Thereafter, when the “variation shortening state” occurs, and the value of the i-counter is decremented by “1” each time a game ball wins on the ordinary electric auditors product 4, and the value of the i-counter becomes “0” Then, the “fluctuation shortening state” ends. The configuration and operation of the other parts of the pachinko machine 1b are substantially the same as those of the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment.

As in the case of the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment, the pachinko machine 1b wins up to a predetermined number (four) when a game ball is awarded on the ordinary electric accessory 4 within a predetermined time during which the special symbol fluctuates. A fluctuation storage unit 18 for storing the number is provided, and after the “big hit state” is completed, a normal number of game balls (that is, a “reduced fluctuation number”) is usually won in the electric powered accessory 4 until a winning is achieved. Since the "variation shortening state" occurs, which shortens the time from the start of the symbol change to the stop and shortens the time from the start to the stop of the special symbol, even if the same "shortened fluctuation state" occurs, Depending on the way, the number of times the special symbol changes changes, and the possibility of a “big hit” also changes. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1b, like the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment, has a very high degree of interest, and the player can keep playing with interest forever.

The pachinko machine 1b is, as described above,
Ordinary electric accessory 4 that limits the occurrence period of "shortened fluctuation state"
The "variable shortened number", which is the winning number of game balls to the game, is associated with the content of the jackpot display (the type of the "big hit symbol"). Not only whether the "big hit symbol" is displayed,
The user can be interested in what kind of “big hit symbol” is displayed on the special symbol display section 3 and can continue playing with interest forever without getting bored.

[Embodiment 3] The pachinko machine 1c of Embodiment 3
Also, similarly to the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment, after the "big hit state" ends, the "fluctuation shortening state" occurs only during the period until the "variation shortening number" of game balls wins the ordinary electric auditors product 4. However, unlike the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment, the “variation reduction number” is not determined by the “number of required jackpots”, but is stored in the variation storage unit 18 at the moment when the “big hit state” occurs. According to the number of “special symbol change memories”, the “variation shortened number” after the “big hit state” ends.

That is, the pachinko machine 1c includes the control device 1
As shown in FIG. 10, “variation shortening number” corresponding to “special symbol variation storage” is stored in the recording means 22 connected to 7. Then, when it is determined that the "big hit" in the jackpot determination, the "big hit state" occurs, and after the "big hit state" ends, it is stored in the fluctuation storage unit 18 at the moment when the "big hit" is determined. The “variation shortened number” (see FIG. 10) corresponding to the number of “special symbol variation memory” is called from the recording unit 22,
The i counter is set to the “variation shortened number”.
Thereafter, a “fluctuation-shortened state” occurs, and the ordinary electric accessory 4
Each time a game ball wins, the value of the i counter is decremented by "1", and when the value of the i counter becomes "0", the "variation reduction state" ends. In addition, pachinko machine 1
The configuration, operation details, and the like of other parts of c are almost the same as those of the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment.

Similarly to the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment and the pachinko machine 1b of the second embodiment, the pachinko machine 1c also has a predetermined pachinko machine when a game ball wins on the ordinary electric accessory 4 within a predetermined time during which the special symbol fluctuates. A variable storage unit 18 for storing the winning number up to the number (four) is provided, and after the “big hit state” is completed, the specific number (that is, the “variable shortened number”) of the normal electric accessory 4 is stored. Until the game ball wins, the same "shortened fluctuation state" occurs because the "shortened fluctuation state" occurs, which shortens the time from the start to the stop of the change of the normal symbol and shortens the time from the start to the stop of the change of the special symbol. Occurs, the number of times the special symbol fluctuates changes depending on the game manner, and the possibility of a “big hit” also changes. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1c has a very high interest, similarly to the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment and the pachinko machine 1b of the second embodiment, so that the player can keep playing with interest forever.

In the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment, as described above, the “variable shortened number”, which is the winning number of game balls to the ordinary motor-operated accessory 4 that limits the occurrence period of the “variable shortened state”, is as follows:
At the time of occurrence of the “big hit state”, the player is associated with the winning number stored in the change storage unit 18 (that is, “special design change storage”). Not only whether or not the "big hit symbol" is displayed, but also how many "special symbol change memories" are stored in the variable storage unit 18 and how many "big hit symbols" are displayed (that is, how many memories Lamp 25, 25
・ Whether "Large hit symbol" is displayed when is lit)
You can also show interest and keep playing with interest forever.

Embodiment 4 Pachinko machine 1d of Embodiment 4
Also, similarly to the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment, after the "big hit state" ends, the "fluctuation shortening state" occurs only during the period until the "variation shortening number" of game balls wins the ordinary electric auditors product 4. However, unlike the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment, the "variable reduced number" is not determined by the "number of required big hits", but is displayed on the special symbol display unit 3 immediately after the "big hit state" occurs. Depending on the type of video (animal character video, hereinafter referred to as “lucky video”), the “variable shortened number” after the “big hit state”
Is to be determined.

That is, the pachinko machine 1d has a built-in j counter which is a loop counter for selecting a "lucky moving image", and is connected to the control device 17. In addition, the j counter is in a state of performing a loop count while adding one by one in a very short time between 0 and 4 (5 ways). Further, a "lucky moving image" corresponding to the value of the j counter as shown in FIG. 11 and a "lucky moving image" as shown in FIG.
Is stored. Then, at the moment when the jackpot is determined to be "big hit", the j counter selects one numerical value, and the "lucky moving image" (see FIG. 11) corresponding to that numerical value is recorded by the recording means 2.
2 and is displayed on the special symbol display unit 3 immediately before the "big hit symbol" is displayed, and the "big hit status"
Occurs. On the other hand, after the "big hit state" ends,
"Variation shortened number" corresponding to "Lucky design" (Fig. 12
) Is called from the recording means 22, and the i counter is set to the “variation shortened number”. After a while
Each time a game ball wins in the ordinary electric auditors product 4, a “variation shortening state” occurs, and the value of the i counter is decremented by “1”, and when the value of the i counter becomes “0”, “ The fluctuation shortening state ends. The configuration and operation of the other parts of the pachinko machine 1d are the same as those of the first embodiment.
This is almost the same as a.

Similarly to the pachinko machines 1a, 1b, and 1c of the first to third embodiments, a predetermined number of pachinko machines 1d are provided when a game ball is won on the ordinary electric accessory 4 within a predetermined time during which a special symbol fluctuates. Variable storage unit 1 that stores the number of winnings up to 4)
8 is provided, and after the “big hit state” is completed, a specific number (that is, “variable shortened number”) of game balls is awarded in the ordinary electric auditors product 4 until the normal symbol fluctuation starts and stops. Because the “variation shortening state” occurs, which shortens the time between the start and stop of the special symbol change, even if the same “variable shortened state” occurs, the special symbol change depends on the game style. The number of times changes, and the possibility of a “big hit” also changes. Therefore, the pachinko machine 1c is also the pachinko machine 1 of the first to third embodiments.
Like a, 1b, and 1c, the player has a very high degree of interest, and the player can keep playing with interest forever.

The pachinko machine 1d is, as described above,
Ordinary electric accessory 4 that limits the occurrence period of "shortened fluctuation state"
Since the "variable shortened number", which is the winning number of game balls, is associated with the display content of the special symbol display unit 3 (ie, "lucky video") from the start of the variation of the special symbol to the display of the big hit. During the game, the player not only determines whether the "big hit symbol" is displayed on the special symbol display unit 3 but also which "lucky video" is displayed immediately before the "big hit symbol" is displayed. You can also show interest and keep playing with interest forever.

The configuration of the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but includes various winning openings, special symbol display portions, display windows, ordinary electric accessories, various gates, and large winnings. Mouth, illuminated lamp, side lamp, ordinary symbol display, supply tray, firing handle, storage tray, control device, various counters, timer, interface, winning ball detection device, recording means, actuator, fluctuation storage, memory lamp The shape, structure, function, installation mode (installation position, number of installation, etc.) of obstacles, layout of obstacle nails, display mode of normal design / special design, type of "big hit design" / "hit design", "big hit" Occurrence probability of "hit", fluctuation time of normal symbol / special symbol, opening time of normal electric accessory, "big hit lottery"
, The method of selecting the "big hit symbol", the game content in the "big hit state" (the number of opening of the big winning opening in the "big hit state", the opening time, the time interval until reopening, etc.), the "variable shortened state" Operation details (variation time of ordinary symbols / special symbols in "variation shortened state"),
The configuration such as the display mode of the “lucky moving image” can be appropriately changed as needed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, the gaming machine is not limited to the one that normally changes a symbol when a game ball passes through a predetermined gate, and changes the normal symbol when a game ball wins a predetermined winning opening. Alternatively, the special symbol may be changed when a game ball passes through a predetermined gate or when a predetermined winning opening is won. Also, the present invention is not limited to the special symbol display portion having three display portions, but is provided with two or four or more display portions, and the special symbol displayed on each of the display portions is a predetermined symbol. A "big hit state" may be generated when the combination is made, or a "big hit state" may be generated when a predetermined special symbol is displayed without providing a display portion.

Further, the variable storage section provided in the gaming machine is not limited to the storage of up to four winning prizes of game balls to the ordinary electric accessory, but the storage of three or less winning prizes or the five or more winning prizes. May be stored.

Further, the "special game state" that occurs after the "big hit state" ends, as in each of the above-described embodiments, shortens the time from the start to the stop of the change of the normal symbol and stops the change from the start of the change of the special symbol. It is not limited to the "fluctuation shortened state" that shortens the time until the "fluctuation shortened state" that shortens the time from the start to the stop of either the ordinary symbol or the special symbol, or Other "special game state" such as "a game state that is advantageous to the player (for example, a so-called tulip-shaped ordinary electric accessory is opened)".

On the other hand, the display window indicates "the number of reduced fluctuations"
The number of game balls won to the normal electric auditorium during the period of occurrence of the “variable shortened state” is not limited to the one that can be freely switched, and is not limited to the one in which the “variable shortened number” or the “variable shortened state” occurs. Any one of the winning numbers of the game balls to the electric accessory may be displayed. Also,
In the “shortened fluctuation state”, the “variable shortened number” is displayed together with the probability of the “big hit state” occurring (that is, the probability that the “big hit state” occurs with one change is 1).
/ 235, for example, the “variation shortened number” is 2
When the number is 0, the probability that the “big hit state” occurs in the “variation shortened state” is 8.5% ((1/235) *).
20)). In addition, the display window,
In the case where the “variable shortened number” is displayed together with the probability that the “big hit state” occurs during the “variable shortened state”, as the variation of the special symbol is repeated (that is, the undigested (remaining) “remaining” The display may be such that the occurrence probability of the “big hit state” decreases during the “change reduction state” as the “change reduction number” decreases.
In addition, the display window may be configured to normally display the number of times the special symbol changes, and to display the remaining "number of reduced changes" only in the "change reduced state". In addition, the display window is not limited to the one that displays “the number of reduced fluctuations” in the digital format, but may be one that displays the “number of reduced fluctuations” in the analog format. Further, the display window does not necessarily need to be provided in the special symbol display unit, and can be provided separately and independently in other portions.

In each of the above embodiments, the pachinko machine in which “variable shortened number” is associated with “the required number of big hits”, the pachinko machine in which “variable shortened number” is associated with the type of “big hit symbol”, Pachinko machines in which the "variation shortened number" is associated with the "special symbol variation memory" number,
Although the pachinko machine in which the "variable reduced number" is associated with the "lucky moving image" has been described, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to such a gaming machine, but may be a "variable reduced number" (that is, "variable shortened state"). The number of game balls won to the regular electric auditorium which limits the period of occurrence of the game ball) is "the number of game balls fired", "the difference between the game ball fired and the prize ball paid out", and " It may be associated with "the number of winning prizes in the role".

Further, as in the above embodiments, the gaming machine is
If the "shortened number of fluctuations" is associated with the "number of required big hits", the type of "big hit symbol", the number of "normal symbol change memory", and the "lucky video", the "number of required big hits" It is not necessary to set one specific “variable shortened number” according to the like (that is, “the required number of jackpots” and the “variable shortened number” correspond one-to-one), One of a specific plurality of “variation shortened numbers” may be set according to the “number of required jackpots” or the like. When such a configuration is adopted,
When the same "big hit required number" is counted (or when the same "big hit symbol" is displayed, when the same "normal symbol variation memory" number is stored, the same "lucky video" Is displayed), the same “variation shortened number” is not always set, so that the amusement of the gaming machine is further improved.

Also, as in the first embodiment,
If it is assumed that “variable shortened number” is related to “required number of jackpots”, a reset switch should be provided in the “means for required number of jackpots” to reset the “number of required jackpots” to the initial value in any case. It is also possible to configure so that it can be returned. In addition, the reset switch can be configured to be operated only by a staff at a game hall such as a pachinko hall. When such a configuration is adopted, there is an advantage that the “number of required big hits” can be returned to the initial value when the player finishes the game, or when he wants to adjust the pitching for the convenience of the game hall. In addition, the counting means of the “number of required jackpots” is not assumed to return to the value at power-on (for example, “0”) after the “big hit state” and restart the counting, and each time the “big hit state” ends. It is also possible to configure so that counting is restarted from a value added by a predetermined number. In the case of adopting such a configuration, as the number of “big hits” occurs, the counting means of the “number of required big hits” restarts counting from a large value in the subsequent “shortened fluctuation state”, A large “variation shortened number” is set, which is advantageous for the player. Therefore, the gaming machine does not lose the player's interest in the game even if the game is played for a long time. In addition, in the case where the gaming machine is configured such that the “variable shortened number” is associated with the “big hit required number” as in the first embodiment, the upper limit is necessarily set to the “variable shortened number” (the first embodiment). So, the "number of required jackpots" is 1001
In the case of more than one time, there is no need to provide “variation shortening number” of 300). Further, when a new “big hit state” occurs during the “shortened fluctuation state”, the “shortened number of fluctuations” of the “shortened fluctuation state” that occurs thereafter becomes a predetermined number (for example, 50 pieces). ) Is also possible.

Further, as in the above-described fourth embodiment,
If "variable shortened number" is associated with "lucky video", then "lucky video"
It does not need to be a moving image of an animal character, but may be a simple message or the like. Also, the number and types of characters are not limited at all. In addition, "Lucky Video"
It is not always necessary to display immediately before the "big hit symbol" is displayed.
It is also possible to display after the end of.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a so-called first-type pachinko machine has been described. However, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to other types of pachinko machines (for example, It is also possible to apply to a so-called third type pachinko machine), a video game and the like.

[0053]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when a gaming ball wins a regular electric auditorium within a predetermined time during which a special symbol fluctuates, a variable storage unit for storing the winning number up to a predetermined number. In addition to the above, after the "big hit state" is completed, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is reduced and / or the normal electric auditorium is advantageous to the player until a specific number of game balls are won in the ordinary electric auditorium. Since the "special game state" occurs in which the operating time is extended and / or the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened, even if the same "special game state" occurs, the special symbol depends on the game manner. Changes, and the possibility of a “big hit” also changes. Therefore, the taste is very high.
According to the gaming machine described in (1), the player can continue playing with interest forever.

In the gaming machine according to the second aspect, the specific number, which is the winning number of game balls to the ordinary electric auditorium, which limits the period of occurrence of the “special game state”, is not changed until the occurrence of the “big hit state”. Since the special symbol is related to the number of times the special symbol has been changed, the player not only determines whether or not the special symbol is displayed in the special symbol display section during the game, but also determines the special symbol by the time the "big hit state" occurs. It shows interest in how many times it fluctuates, and can keep playing with interest forever without getting tired.

In the gaming machine according to the third aspect, the specific number, which is the winning number of gaming balls to the ordinary electric auditorium, which limits the occurrence period of the "special gaming state", is associated with the content of the jackpot display. Therefore, according to the gaming machine described in claim 3, during the game, the player not only determines whether or not a special jackpot is displayed on the special symbol display unit, how the jackpot is displayed You can show interest and keep playing with interest forever without getting tired.

In the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, when the specific number, which is the winning number of game balls to the ordinary electric auditorium which limits the occurrence period of the "special game state", is at the time of the occurrence of the "big hit state". According to the gaming machine described in claim 4, since the player is associated with the winning number stored in the fluctuation storage unit, the player can determine whether or not a big hit is displayed on the special symbol display unit during the game. In addition, the player can be interested in how many winnings are stored in the variable storage unit and display the big hits, so that the player can keep playing with interest forever without getting bored.

In the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, the specific number, which is the winning number of game balls to the ordinary electric auditorium which limits the period of occurrence of the "special game state", is displayed as a big hit from the start of the change of the special symbol. According to the gaming machine described in claim 5, the player can determine whether or not a big hit is displayed on the special symbol display unit during the game, because the content is associated with the display content of the special symbol display unit up to Not only that, the display of the special symbol display section from the start of the change of the special symbol to the display of the big hit shows interest, and the player can keep playing with interest forever without getting bored.

In the gaming machine according to the sixth aspect, during the period of occurrence of the "special game state", the number of game balls won to the ordinary electric auditorium which limits the period of occurrence of the "special game state" is specified. According to the gaming machine described in claim 6, since the number and / or the winning number of gaming balls to the ordinary electric auditorium during the period of occurrence of the "special gaming state" are displayed, the player can obtain The period of the “special game state” and the remaining period of the “special game state” can be clearly grasped at a glance.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a pachinko machine.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a special winning opening.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing “missing symbols” corresponding to numerical values of a b counter.

FIG. 5: “Big hit symbol” corresponding to the value of the d counter
FIG.

FIG. 6 is a left symbol corresponding to e, f, and g counters and numerical values;
It is an explanatory view showing a right symbol and a middle symbol.

FIG. 7 shows the “number of reduced fluctuations” corresponding to the value of the h counter.
FIG.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing a special symbol display unit.

FIG. 9 shows the “variation shortened number” corresponding to the value of the d counter.
FIG.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing “variation shortened number” corresponding to the number of “special symbol variation memory”.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a “lucky moving image” corresponding to the value of the j counter.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing “variation shortened number” corresponding to the content of “lucky moving image”.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Gaming area, 3 ... Special symbol display section, 4 ... Ordinary electric accessory, 5 ... Left gate, 6 ... Right gate, 7 ... Big winning opening, 8 ... Illumination lamp, 9 ... normal symbol display part, 10 left symbol display part, 11 right symbol display part, 12 medium symbol display part, 13 mounting part, 14 supply tray, 15 ..Launch handle, 16 ...
Storage dish, 17 control device, 18 fluctuation storage unit, 19
..Display window, 20. interface, 21. counter, 22 .. recording means, 23 .. side lamp, 24
..Gaming ball detectors, 25..Memory lamps, 26.
-Timer, 27-Actuator.

Claims (6)

[Claims] 1. A special symbol display unit capable of displaying a plurality of special symbols, an ordinary symbol display unit capable of displaying a plurality of ordinary symbols, and an ordinary electric accessory. When the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display section starts to fluctuate by passing through or winning a predetermined winning opening, and if the normal symbol is displayed after a predetermined time, the ordinary electric accessory is advantageous to the player. When the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display section starts to fluctuate due to the game ball winning the ordinary electric auditorium, and a big hit is displayed after a predetermined time, a big hit state advantageous to the player In the case of a gaming machine in which a special symbol fluctuates, a variable storage unit is provided for storing a predetermined number of awarded game balls in a case where a special electric ball fluctuates in a predetermined time during which a special symbol fluctuates. After the state has ended or, until a certain number of game balls ordinary electric won game is won, reduce the fluctuation time of the normal symbol,
A gaming machine characterized in that a special game state occurs in which a time period during which the ordinary electric accessory is operated to be advantageous to the player and / or a fluctuation time of the special symbol is reduced. 2. A specific number, which is a winning number of game balls to a normal electric auditorium which limits a period of occurrence of a special game state, is associated with a number of times of change of a special symbol required until the occurrence of a big hit state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: 3. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein a specific number, which is a winning number of game balls to the normal electric auditorium, which limits the occurrence period of the special game state, is associated with the content of the jackpot display. Gaming machine. 4. A specific number, which is a winning number of game balls to a normal electric auditorium, which limits an occurrence period of a special gaming state, is associated with a winning number stored in a variable storage unit at the time of occurrence of a big hit state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein 5. The display contents of the special symbol display section from the start of the change of the special symbol to the display of the big hit, in which the specific number, which is the winning number of the game balls to the normal electric auditorium, which limits the occurrence period of the special game state. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is associated with a game machine. 6. A special number, which is a winning number of game balls to the ordinary electric auditorium, which limits the occurrence period of the special game state during the occurrence period of the special game state, and / or a normal number of the game balls during the occurrence period of the special game state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a winning number of gaming balls to the electric accessory is displayed.