JP2001137489A - 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: For the pachinko machine 1, a special pattern display part 3, a normal motor-driven accessory 4 and a large winning port 7, etc., are provided in a game area 2. Then, with entry to the normal motor-driven accessory 4 as a trigger, a special pattern displayed at the special pattern display part 3 is made to fluctuate and stop-displayed after fluctuation, and in the case that the stop-displayed special pattern is a 'large winning pattern', a 'large winning state' is generated and the large winning port 7 is intermittently opened. Also, a contents decision means for deciding the contents of the 'large winning state' of the next time able to generate after the 'large winning state' of this time is ended is provided and the contents of the 'large winning state' able to generate next time decided by the contents decision means are displayed at the special pattern display part 3 after the 'large winning state' of this time is ended.

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.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a pachinko machine which is an example of a game machine,
A so-called pattern matching type pachinko machine is known. Generally, such a pachinko machine of the pattern matching type is provided with a symbol display section in a game area, and a plurality of symbols (for example, “0”) are displayed on the left, center, and right display portions of the symbol display section, respectively. "To" 9 ") can be displayed. Then, when the game ball wins in the specific area, the three symbols displayed on each display portion change (switch one after another), and stop display is sequentially performed after a predetermined time from the change, and further, the symbol that has become the stop display is displayed. Is a predetermined “big hit symbol” (for example, “7, 7, 7”), a “big hit state” that is a special gaming state advantageous to the player occurs.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned conventional pattern matching type pachinko machine, the "big hit state" that occurs always has a constant content, and the game content is already obsolete. There was a drawback that it was easy to be performed.

[0004] It is an object of the present invention to solve the above-mentioned problems of the conventional pattern matching type pachinko machine, to provide an innovative game with a high level of interest, and to prevent the player from losing interest in the game. It is to provide a possible gaming machine.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems In the present invention, claim 1 is provided.
In the configuration of the invention described in the above, a symbol display unit capable of changing and stopping a plurality of symbols is provided, and a predetermined symbol is displayed on the symbol display unit when a game ball wins in a specific area. Is a gaming machine in which a special gaming state advantageous to the player occurs when the gaming machine has a plurality of specific areas, and the content of the special gaming state that can occur due to a difference between the specific areas where the gaming balls have won. Is different.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, immediately after a game ball has won a specific area, the contents of a special game state that can occur can be notified. is there.

[0007] According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first and second aspects of the invention, at least when a game ball wins a specific area during a symbol change, The prize is stored, and is notified in a different manner according to the difference in the specific area in which the prize is won.

[0008]

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

FIG. 1 shows the front of a pachinko machine 1a according to a first embodiment. A substantially circular game area 2 is provided slightly above the center of the front of the pachinko machine 1a. ing. Further, below the game area 2, a supply tray 14 and a storage tray 16 are vertically connected to each other.
A firing handle 15 protrudes from the right side of 6. On the other hand, 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 has a left display portion 1 in the liquid crystal screen.
0, the middle display part 11, and the right display part 12,
Single digit numbers, single letter alphabets (for example,
It is possible to display predetermined types of special symbols of "0" to "9", "A" to "F" (the display screen of the special symbol display section 3 is integrally formed). This is not structurally divided into three display portions, and a moving image or the like can be displayed over the entire display screen.) On the upper part of the special symbol display part 3, memory lamps 25 are provided, and on the lower side of the special symbol display part 3, a tulip-shaped ordinary electric accessory 4 is provided.
Is provided.

A left gate 5 and a right gate 6, which are specific areas, are provided on both sides of the ordinary electric accessory 4, respectively, and a door opens and closes forward under the ordinary electric accessory 4. The big winning prize opening 7, the illumination lamps 8, 8 and the like are arranged. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the special winning opening 7, in which the placing portion 13 is provided inside, and one gaming ball is provided in the placing portion 13 during opening. Can be placed. When the game ball is closed with the game ball placed on the placement portion 13, the game ball placed on the placement portion 13 is placed in the special winning area ( (Not shown). In addition, a normal symbol display section 9 is provided below the special winning opening 7. Ordinary symbol display section 9 is a 7 segment LED
It is formed of a plate, and a predetermined type of ordinary symbol such as a one-digit number or symbol can be displayed on the LED plate. 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. A game ball detecting device (21) for detecting a game ball winning is provided inside the various winning devices such as the left gate 5, the right gate 6, the ordinary electric accessory 4, and the special winning opening 7. .

On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1a has an a counter for determining whether or not a "hit" to be described later, a b counter for determining the "missing symbol" of a normal symbol, and a "big hit" to be described later.
Counter to determine whether or not to generate a symbol, d counter to determine the "big hit symbol" of the special symbol, a 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. (E-g counter for determining the left symbol, right symbol, middle symbol), j-counter which is a content determining means for determining the content of the next “big hit state” which may occur after the “big hit state” has occurred, and the like. Built-in loop counter. Each loop counter is configured to perform a loop count (return to the minimum value after the maximum value) while adding one each within a very short time between predetermined values according to a predetermined rule from power-on. , A counter is between 0 and 99 (100 patterns), b counter is between 0 and 1 (two patterns), and c counter is 0 to 23 (100 patterns).
4 (235 patterns), the d counter is 0 to 15 (1
E), 0 to 15 (16 patterns)
, And the j counter loop-counts between 0 and 2 (three types). Further, the f counter is configured to perform a loop count while adding 1 each time the value of the e counter changes from 15 to 0 between 0 and 15 (16 patterns), and the g counter is set to 0 to 1
Between 5 (16 patterns), the loop counter is incremented by 1 each time the f-counter changes from 15 to 0.

FIG. 3 shows a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1a, and includes a normal symbol display unit 9, a special symbol display unit 3,
Various winning devices such as the large winning opening 7 and the like, the game ball detecting device 21 built in the gates such as the left gate 5 and the right gate 6, an operating device 24 such as a solenoid for opening and closing the various winning devices, and content determining means ( A j-counter 26, a loop counter (ag counter) 18 other than the j-counter, various illumination lamps 8, and the like are connected to the control device (CPU) 17 via the interface 20.
Then, in the recording means 22 (for example, RAM, ROM) connected to the control device 17, there are "losing symbols" corresponding to the numerical values of the b counter as shown in FIG. 4 and the numerical values of the d counter as shown in FIG. The "big hit symbol", e as shown in FIG.
The left symbol, the middle symbol, the right symbol, and the like corresponding to the values of the counters g are recorded.

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko machine 1a will be described.

When the firing handle 15 is rotated by a player or the like, a firing device (not shown)
A game ball is driven into the game area 2. When the shot game ball wins the various prize devices, as a prize ball,
A predetermined number of game balls are paid out by a prize ball payout device (not shown). When a game ball hit into the game area 2 passes through the left gate 5 or the right gate 6, the normal symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 9 starts to change, and at the same time, the game ball is shifted to the left gate. 5 or right gate 6
Is stored as determination data for "hit determination" of the ordinary symbol at that moment.
Then, at the same time as the start of the change of the ordinary symbol, the stored judgment data is taken out, and "hit determination" of the ordinary symbol is performed. If the judgment data has 10 predetermined numerical values, the result is “hit”, and in other cases (90 cases), the result is “miss”. Therefore, the probability of "hit" is 10/100. As a result of the "hit determination", when it is determined that the "hit", a predetermined symbol (for example, "7") is displayed on the normal symbol display unit 9 after a predetermined time (for example, about 29 seconds) from the start of the change of the normal symbol. , Hereinafter referred to as “winning symbol”), and the ordinary electric accessory 4 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, about 0.5 seconds). It should be noted that, even when the ordinary electric accessory 4 is closed, although the probability is lower than that at the time of opening, a game ball can be won. Also, when it is determined to be "losing", according to the value of the b counter at that moment, "losing symbols" (see FIG. 4) other than "hit symbols" are used as new ordinary symbols as normal symbols. After a predetermined time (for example, about 29 seconds) from the start of the fluctuation, it is normally displayed on the symbol display section 9. 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, the passing of the game ball causes the ordinary symbol to change from the next time onward. ”Are stored up to a maximum of four.

In addition, the pachinko machine 1a determines whether or not a special jackpot state, which is a special gaming state, is to be generated from the time of turning on the power, and the next special game state that can occur after the current special gaming state has occurred. The "big hit lottery / selection program A" for determining the content of the game state is repeatedly executed. Hereinafter, the execution contents of the "big hit lottery / selection program A" will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

In the "big hit lottery / selection program A", first, a step (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 51
Then, it is determined by the game ball detecting device 21 built in the ordinary electric accessory 4 whether or not a game ball has won the opening or closing the ordinary electric accessory 4. Then, in S51, YE
When it is determined as S, the winning of the game ball to the ordinary motorized accessory 4 is detected by the game ball detection device 21 in the ordinary motorized accessory 4, and the symbol fluctuation start is displayed on the special symbol display unit 3 from the control device 17. A signal is transmitted. Then, in S52, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol displayed on each of the display portions 10 to 12 of the special symbol display section 3 start to change (when the power is turned on, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the like). -The right symbol is a predetermined symbol (for example, "0", "1", "2")
It has become). The variation of each special symbol is performed by displaying a moving image in which a predetermined type of symbol such as a single digit or a single alphabet moves from top to bottom at each display portion of the liquid crystal screen of the special symbol display section 3. Will be Also,
When a game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 4 during the change of the special symbol or the occurrence of the "big hit state", the "variation memory" for changing the special symbol after the change of the special symbol or the "big hit state" ends. Up to four are stored in the recording means 22, and the memory lamps 25, 25,... At the upper part of the special symbol display section 3 are turned on by the stored number (that is, the memory lamps 25, 25,. Thus, the number of “variation memory” is notified).

On the other hand, at about the same time as the special symbols start to fluctuate as described above, a "big hit lottery" is executed in S53, and it is determined whether or not a "big hit state" is caused. The “big hit lottery” is a numerical value (0 to 2) 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 21.
34) is performed by selecting one numerical value. Then, the c counter is a predetermined “big hit value”
If you select (for example, “0”), “big hit”
When the c counter selects a numerical value other than the “big hit numerical value”, the result is “out”. Therefore, the probability of occurrence of "big hit" is 1/235.

In S54, it is determined whether or not a "big hit" has been reached. If the answer is YES (that is, if it is determined that the "big hit"), the special symbol display section 3 displays a "big hit symbol" in S55. Is displayed. The display of the “big hit symbol” is a “big hit symbol” corresponding to the value of the d counter at the moment of the “big hit” (that is,
"0,0,0"-"9,9,9", "A, A, A"-
One of 16 patterns of “F, F, F” (see FIG. 5) is displayed on the special symbol display section 3.

On the other hand, when NO is determined in S54 (that is, when it is determined that "losing"), "losing symbol" is displayed on the special symbol display section 3. In the display of the "losing symbol", a symbol (see FIG. 6) corresponding to the value of the e-g counter at the moment of the "losing" is displayed on each of the display portions 10 to 12 of the special symbol display section 3. It is performed by: However, the e at the moment of “losing”
If the symbol combination corresponding to the value of the g counter accidentally becomes a combination corresponding to the "big hit symbol", "1" is added to the numerical value selected only for the g counter, and Is displayed (for example,
When the numerical values of the e to g counters at the moment of “losing” are all “1”, the special symbol display unit 3 displays “1, 1, 2” as a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol. "Outer design" is displayed). Then, after "missing symbol" is displayed on the special symbol display section 3, S51 is repeatedly executed.

The change of the special symbol is executed in such a manner that the high-speed fluctuation is continued for a predetermined time (for example, about 4.3 seconds), then the low-speed fluctuation is performed, and the stop display is sequentially performed after a predetermined time (for example, about 10 seconds). Is done. In addition, regardless of whether the "big hit symbol" is finally displayed or the "missing symbol" is displayed, the display of the special symbol from the change to the stop display is
The special symbols that fluctuate in each of the display portions 10 to 12 are displayed in such a manner that the left display portion 10, the middle display portion 11, and the right display portion 12 are continuously stopped and displayed in this order. When the two special symbols (ie, the left symbol and the right symbol) are the same, the remaining right symbols are first stopped and displayed in order to increase the player's expectation of the occurrence of the "big hit". The stop display is made after the two symbols fluctuate in a different “reach display mode” than when they are not the same.

After the "big hit symbol" is displayed on the special symbol display section 3 in S55, it is determined in next S56 whether or not the numerical value of the j counter, which is the content determining means 26, is "0" (note that "0"). When the power of the pachinko machine 1a is turned on, the value of the j counter is set to "2"). Then, when it is determined as YES, S58
Then, a "first jackpot state" occurs. When the "first big hit state" occurs, the predetermined illumination lamps 8, 8, the side lamps 23, 23, etc. blink, sound effects are generated, the atmosphere is excited, and the special winning opening 7 is set for a predetermined time. (For example, for 25 seconds) or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls has been won. During the opening of the special winning opening 7, game balls are placed on the placing portion 13, and when the special winning opening 7 is closed, the game balls placed on the placing portion 13 pass through the special winning area. In this case, the winning opening 7 is opened again a predetermined time (for example, about 10 seconds) after the opening of the special winning opening 7. Therefore, when the gaming ball is placed on the placing portion 13 at the time of opening the special winning opening 7, the special winning opening 7 intermittently repeats the opening operation. Since the placing portion 13 has a shape in which a game ball can be placed very easily, a situation in which the game ball does not pass through the special winning area when the large winning opening 7 is closed hardly occurs. In addition, during the “first big hit state”, the special winning opening 7 is opened up to four times intermittently. Therefore, when the "first big hit state" occurs, many prize balls can be obtained, which is advantageous for the player.

If NO is determined in S56, the value selected by the j counter is "1" in S57.
Is determined, and if YES is determined,
In S59, a "second jackpot state" occurs. When the "second big hit state" occurs, the special winning opening 7 is intermittently opened up to eight times with a very high probability in the same manner as when the "first big hit state" occurs. Therefore, when the “second jackpot state” occurs, the expected value of the number of prize balls to be paid out is higher than when the “first gaming state” occurs, which is very advantageous for the player.

Further, if NO is determined in S57 (that is, if the value of the j counter is "2"), a "third big hit state" occurs in S60. When the "third jackpot state" occurs, the "first jackpot state"
In the same manner as in the case where the "second big hit state" occurs, the special winning opening 7 is intermittently opened up to 16 times with a very high probability. Therefore, when the "second jackpot state" occurs, the expected value of the number of prize balls to be paid out is higher than when the "first gaming state" or the "second gaming state" occurs, which is extremely advantageous for the player.

As described above, in each of steps S58 to S60,
After the occurrence of the "big hit state", in S61, the j counter as the content determining means 26 randomly selects one numerical value from the numerical values of 0 to 2 which are loop-counted. In the following S62, it is determined whether or not the numerical value selected by the j counter is "0". If the determination is YES, S64 is executed, and the special symbol display unit 3 may generate the next time " It is displayed that "big hit state" is "first big hit state". This display is performed by displaying “moving image in which roulette selects“ 4 ”from among numerical values of 4, 8, and 16” on the special symbol display unit 3 (see FIG. 8A). Then, in the next S65, information such as the content and occurrence probability of the “first big hit state” that can occur next time is displayed on the special symbol display unit 3 (FIG. 8B).
reference).

If NO is determined in S62, S63 is executed to determine whether the numerical value selected by the j counter is "1". If it is determined to be YES, S66 is executed, and by displaying “moving image in which roulette selects“ 8 ”” on the special symbol display section 3, the “big hit state” that can occur next time is “ The second jackpot state is displayed. And
In the next S67, the “second jackpot state” that can occur next time
Is displayed on the special symbol display unit 3.

Further, if NO is determined in S63, S68 is executed, and by displaying "moving picture in which roulette selects" 16 "" on the special symbol display section 3, " It is displayed that "big hit state" is "third big hit state". Then, in the next S69, information such as the content and occurrence probability of the “third big hit state” that can occur next time is displayed on the special symbol display unit 3.

In the "big hit lottery / selection program A", the steps S51 to S69 are repeated, so that the "big hit status" occurs again by the next "big hit lottery" after the current "big hit status" ends. In this case, in steps S56 and S57, the “first jackpot state”, the “second jackpot state”, and the “second jackpot state” in accordance with the numerical value selected by the j counter in S61 after the end of the current “big hit state”. One of the "3 big hit states" will occur.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1a is provided with the content determining means (j counter) 26 for determining the content of the next "big hit state" which may occur after the current "big hit state" has occurred. At the same time, the content of the "big hit state" that can occur next time determined by the content determining means 26 is displayed on the special symbol display unit 3 after the end of the "big hit state" this time, so the pachinko machine 1a In addition, the player can grasp the content of the next “big hit state” that can occur after the current “big hit state” ends. Therefore, the player will continue to play the game forever with great interest in the content of the “big hit state” that can occur next time. Furthermore, if the player recognizes that the content of the “big hit state” that can occur next time has a high expected value of the number of prize balls to be paid out, the player has high expectation even after the end of this “big hit state”. Will continue to play games. In other words, the pachinko machine 1a has a variety of "big hits" and a very thrilling game content, and has a very high degree of interest. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from losing interest in the game. it can.

[Embodiment 2] FIG. 9 shows a pachinko machine 1b according to the second embodiment. The pachinko machine 1b is provided at the upper center of the game area 2 in the same manner as the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment. A symbol display unit 3 is provided. And, in the lower center and the left and right sides of the special symbol display unit 3, respectively,
Third floating winning opening 29 and second floating winning opening 2 which are specific areas
8, 28 are provided. In addition, the third variable winning opening 29
A special winning opening 7 is provided below the large winning opening 7, and the first variable winning opening 27, which is a specific area, is located on the left and right of the large winning opening 7.
27 are provided. The first variable winning opening 27, 2
7, numbers "5", "10", and "16" are written on the surfaces of the second variable winning ports 28, 28 and the third variable winning port 29, respectively. On the other hand, four memory lamps 30a, 30b, which can be turned on in three colors ("red", "green", "orange") are provided above the special symbol display section 3. The functions of the special symbol display unit 3, the special winning opening 7, and the like are the same as those of the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment.

The pachinko machine 1b is also provided with the pachinko machine 1b.
Similarly to a, an a counter for determining the "hit" of the ordinary symbol, a b counter for determining the "missing symbol" of the ordinary symbol,
The c counter that determines whether or not to generate a “big hit”, the d counter that determines the “big hit” of the special symbol, and the display portions 10 to 12 when the “missing symbol” is displayed on the special symbol display section 3 A loop counter such as an e-g counter for determining symbols to be displayed (left symbol, right symbol, middle symbol) is built in. In addition, pachinko machine 1
b includes a k counter that stores a winning in the first variable winning opening 27, an l counter that stores a winning in the second variable winning opening 28, an m counter that stores a winning in the third variable winning opening 29, and the like. A switching counter is built in. The k to m counters can be switched to “0” or “1” as appropriate. The configuration of other parts of the pachinko machine 1b is as follows.
This is the same as the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment.

On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1b determines whether or not to generate a "big hit state" from the time of turning on the power, and also determines a content of a special game state that can occur in a "big hit lottery / selection program B". Is repeatedly executed. Hereinafter, the execution contents of the "big hit lottery / selection program B" will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

In the "big hit lottery / selection program B", first, in S1 to S3, the game ball wins one of the first variable winning opening 27, the second variable winning opening 28, and the third variable winning opening 29. It is determined whether or not. Then, when it is determined that the first variable winning opening 27 has been won, when it is determined that the second variable winning opening 28 has been won, the third variable winning opening 29 is determined.
Is determined (S1, S2, S3, respectively, if YES is determined), S
4, S7 and S10 are executed. That is, the first in S1
If it is determined that a game ball has won the variable winning opening 27, the k counter is switched to "1" in S4. Then, in the next S5, the memory lamp 30 is turned on in “red” (note that the memory lamp 30 has the left end of the four memory lamps 30a, 30b,. The thing (30a) lights up). Thereafter, in S6, a character message of "big hit 5R" is displayed on the display screen of the special symbol display section 3 (see FIG. 12) (in addition, a game ball is placed in the second variable winning opening 28 in S2). If it is determined that a prize has been won, the l counter is switched to "1" in S7, and the memory lamp 30 is switched in S8.
Is turned on to "green", and in S9, a character message of "big hit, 10R" is displayed on the display screen of the special symbol display unit 3. Further, if it is determined in S3 that the game ball has won the third variable winning opening 29, the m counter is switched to "1" in S10, and the memory lamp 30 is turned "orange" in S11. After the lighting, in S12, a character message of "big hit, 16R" is displayed on the display screen of the special symbol display unit 3.

Then, after S6, S9, and S12 are executed, in S13, each display portion 10 of the special symbol display section 3 is displayed.
At ~ 12 the special symbol starts to fluctuate (ie,
In the case of the pachinko machine 1b, when a game ball wins in each of the variable winning ports 27 to 29, the special symbol starts to change immediately). After the special symbol starts to change, S25
Then, the memory lamp 30 is turned off. The display of the character message on the display screen of the special symbol display unit 3 and the start of the change of the special symbol are executed within a very short time after the memory lamp 30 is turned on. Therefore, when there is no "variation memory", the memory lamp 30a is turned on for a very short time (for example, about 0.5 seconds) and is turned off immediately. Further, after the special symbol starts to change in S13, a "big hit lottery" is executed in S14. In addition,
The mode of the change of the special symbol, the content of the "big hit lottery" is the same as that of the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment.

In the next step S15, it is determined whether or not a "big hit" has been reached.
Then, the "big hit symbol" is displayed on the special symbol display section 3. In the subsequent steps S17 and S18, it is determined which of the variable winning ports 27 to 29 has been hit with a "big hit" triggered by the winning of the game ball. That is, in S17,
It is determined whether or not the k counter is “1”, and when it is determined as YES (that is, when it is determined that the “big hit” has been triggered by the winning of the game ball into the first variable winning opening 27). ), After the k counter is reset to “0” in S19, a “first big hit state” occurs in S22. If NO is determined in S17, S
At 18, it is determined whether or not the 1 counter is "1".
When it is determined to be ES (that is, the second variable winning opening 28)
If it is determined that the "big hit" has been triggered by the winning of the game ball to the player), the l counter is set to "0" in S20.
After the reset, the "second big hit state" occurs in S23. Further, if NO is determined in S18 (in such a case, if the m counter is "1", that is, if the gaming ball is awarded to the third variable winning opening 29, the "big hit" is triggered. (Only in the case), after the m counter is reset to “0” in S21, a “third big hit state” occurs in S24.

On the other hand, when NO is determined in S15 (that is, when it is determined that "losing" has occurred), after "losing symbol" is displayed on the special symbol display portion 3, S1 to S1 are displayed. S3 will be repeatedly executed. In addition, the display mode of the "big hit symbol" and the "losing symbol" also
This is the same as the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment.

In the pachinko machine 1b, since the "big hit lottery / selection program B" is repeated, the first variable winning opening 27, 27, the second variable winning opening 28, 28, the third variable winning opening 28, 28
When the game ball wins in the variable winning opening 29, after the special symbol changes, the “first jackpot state”,
A “second jackpot state” and a “third jackpot state” may occur.

On the other hand, similarly to the pachinko machine 1a of the first embodiment, the pachinko machine 1b, when the special sphere is changing or when the "big hit state" occurs, when the game ball wins the variable winning opening 27-29, Up to four winnings are stored in the recording means 22 as "variation memory" in which the special symbol is changed after the change of the special symbol or after the "big hit state" ends. And, as many as the number of “variable memories” stored,
The memory lamps 30a, 30b,... In addition, as described above, the pachinko machine 1b is configured such that a different "big hit state" can occur after the special symbol changes due to the difference in the variable winning openings 27 to 29 where the game balls win. When the winning of the game ball to the winning openings 27 to 29 is stored as "variable memory" and the memory lamps 30a, 30b,... Are turned on, depending on the difference between the variable winning openings 27 to 29 where the gaming ball has won. , The memory lamps 30a, 30b,... Illuminate in different colors, and the "variation memory" of which is stored by the winning of the game ball to any of the variable winning ports 27 to 29 (that is, the "variation memory"). Which "big hit state" can occur) is notified. Further, the "variation memory" is deleted when the changing special symbol is stopped and the special symbol starts to change or when the "big hit state" ends and the special symbol starts changing ( When a plurality of "variation memories" are stored, the special symbol during the change stops and the new special symbol starts to change, or the "big hit state" ends and the new special symbol starts to change Are erased one by one). Then, the memory lamp 30 that is turned on is erased along with the erasure of the “variation memory”.
At the same time as turning off the rightmost memory lamp of a, b, etc., the memory lamps other than the rightmost end are lit in the same color as the rightmost memory lamp. Only the lamp 30a is turned off).

For example, during the change of the special symbol, the first variable winning opening 27, the second variable winning opening 28, the third variable winning opening 29.
If the game balls win one after another in the order of
The winnings are stored as "variation memory" in the recording means 22, and the leftmost memory lamp 30a, the second memory lamp 30b from the left, and the third memory lamp 3 from the left.
0c is “red”, as shown in FIG.
Lights up “green” and “orange”. When the changing special symbol stops, as shown in FIG.
At the same time as the memory lamp 30c is turned off, the memory lamp 30b changes from "green" to "orange", and the memory lamp 30a changes from "red" to "green" (the memory lamp 30c Is turned off, and at the same time, the special symbol display section 3 displays “Big hit 5R”.
Is displayed). Therefore, the memory lamp 30 which is turned on every time the changing special symbol stops.
a, 30b,... appear to move from right to left by one whole. As described above, when a game ball wins in each of the variable winning openings 27 to 29 while the special symbol is changing or the "big hit state" is occurring, the memory lamps 30a, 30b,. In order to notify the player in the form of lighting in different colors according to the differences of the game balls 29 to ２９29, the “variation memory” is stored by the winning of the game ball into any of the variable winning openings 27 to 29. (That is, which “big hit state” can be caused by the winning of the game ball into the variable winning openings 27 to 29 stored as the “variable memory”) in an instant, in a very clear manner. Can be. When the number of “variation memory” decreases due to a new special symbol starting to vary, the colors of the memory lamps 30a, 30b,... Are appropriately switched according to the remaining “variation memory”. "Variable memory" is any of the variable winning openings 27-2
9 (that is, which “big hit state” can be caused by the remaining “variable memory”) can be clearly grasped.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1b has a plurality of variable winning ports 27 to 29, and the "big hit state" which can occur due to the difference between the variable winning ports 27 to 29 where the game balls have won. The content is different (that is, after the special symbol fluctuates due to the difference in the variable winning ports 27 to 29 in which the gaming ball has won), the “first big hit state”, “second big hit state”, or “third big hit state” Either can occur). Therefore, according to the pachinko machine 1b, the player can play the contents of the "big hit state" that can occur or the variable winning openings 27 to 29 that can generate the "big hit state" in which the expected value of the number of prize balls to be paid out is high. You will be very interested in winning the ball. That is, the pachinko machine 1b, like the pachinko machine 1a, has a wide variety of “big hits” and very thrilling game contents, and has a very high degree of interest. Can be prevented from disappearing.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1b, immediately after the game ball has won the variable winning openings 27 to 29, the content of the "big hit state" that can occur is displayed on the special symbol display section 3, so that the game ball is changed. Immediately after winning the winning openings 27-29,
It is possible to grasp the contents of the "big hit state" that can occur. Therefore, if the player recognizes that the content of the “big hit state” that can occur has a high expected value of the number of prize balls paid out, the player has great expectation for the occurrence of the “big hit state”. You will be immersed in the game.

Further, when the gaming ball wins each of the variable winning openings 27 to 29 while the special symbol is changing or the "big hit state" is occurring, the pachinko machine 1b stores the winning and stores the winning. In order to notify in a different manner according to the difference of ~ 29, it is clear that the special symbol changes again after the change of the special symbol, and what "big hit state" can occur after the change of the special symbol again You can figure out. Therefore, if the player understands that the content of the "big hit state" that can occur after the next special symbol change has a high expected value of the number of prize balls paid out, the next special symbol change Later, they will be immersed in the game with great expectation that a “big hit state” will occur.

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, ordinary motorized characters, various gates, large winning openings, Shapes and structures of decorative lamps, ordinary symbol displays, supply trays, firing handles, storage trays, control devices, various loop counters, timers, interfaces, game ball detection devices, recording means, side lamps, actuators, memory lamps, etc.
Function, installation mode (installation position, number of installations, etc.), layout of obstacle nails, display mode of normal and special designs, types of "big hits" and "hits", occurrence probability of "big hits" and "hits" , Normal symbol / special symbol fluctuation time, normal electric accessory opening time, "big hit lottery" method, content of special game state (number of times of opening big winning prize mouth in each "big hit state", opening time, reopening Time interval until),
The contents of various programs such as the "big hit lottery selection / selection program" and the configuration such as the notification mode by the memory lamp can be appropriately changed as necessary without departing from the gist of the present invention.

For example, the gaming machine of the present invention is used in the first embodiment.
In the case of such a configuration, the gaming machine is not limited to the one that normally changes the symbol when the game ball passes the predetermined gate, but changes the normal symbol when the game ball wins the predetermined winning opening. The special symbol may be changed when the game ball passes through a predetermined gate or when a predetermined winning opening is won. In addition, even if the ordinary symbols and special symbols are constantly changing, when the game ball passes through a predetermined gate or wins a predetermined winning opening, those special symbols or ordinary symbols will be stopped display. good. In addition, the gaming machine is not limited to the special pattern display portion provided with three symbol display portions, and is provided with two or four or more symbol display portions, and is displayed on each of those display portions. The "big hit state" occurs when the special symbol is a predetermined combination, or the "big hit state" occurs when the symbol display portion is not provided and a predetermined special symbol is displayed. It may be something that occurs.

Further, the content determining means provided in the gaming machine includes:
Not limited to a loop counter such as a j counter, by randomly assigning game balls to a plurality of winning areas,
Immediately after the end of the special game state, it is also possible to change to the one that determines the contents of the special game state that can occur next time.

Further, when the gaming machine of the present invention is configured as in the first embodiment, the content of the "big hit state" that can be generated next time determined by the content determining means is the end of the current "big hit state". Not to be notified immediately,
It is also possible to be notified during the occurrence of this “big hit state”. In addition, the timing of determining the content of the “big hit state” that can occur next time by the content determining means is not limited at all immediately after the end of the current “big hit state”.

In addition, the gaming machine is not limited to one in which three kinds of special game states occur, but may be one in which two kinds of special game states occur or one in which four or more kinds of special game states occur ( In such a case, it is necessary to change the configuration, such as a change in an operation program such as a “big hit lottery / selection program”, according to the type of the special gaming state that occurs.) Furthermore, depending on the number of times that the winning machine can be opened intermittently, the content (value) of the special gaming state
The content of the special game state may be changed depending on the difference in the opening time of the special winning opening or the difference in the number of game balls paid out when the game ball wins in the special winning opening. In addition, as in the above embodiment, when the content of the special gaming state is to be different due to the difference in the number of times that the special winning opening can be opened intermittently, the number of times that the special winning opening can be opened intermittently is Is not limited at all.

Further, when the gaming machine of the present invention is configured as in the second embodiment, the number of variable winning ports provided in the gaming machine is not limited to three, but may be two or four or more. But it is good. Further, the types of the variable winning openings to be installed are not limited to three.

When the gaming machine of the present invention is configured as in the first embodiment, the content of the "big hit state" which can be generated next time determined by the content determining means is displayed on the special symbol display section. The video is not limited to the “video where roulette selects a specific numerical value”.
The display may be a text message or the like, and the mode is not limited at all.

On the other hand, "variable memory" of ordinary symbols and special symbols
The maximum number of (that is, the storage of the passage of the gate during the change of the ordinary symbol or the storage of the winning in the variable winning opening during the change of the special symbol) is not limited to four, and may be three or less, or five or more. But it is good. Further, the number of memory lamps for displaying the number of “variation storage” is not limited to four.
Further, the memory lamp is not limited to the one illuminated in three colors, but may be one illuminated in four or more colors in accordance with the type of the variable winning opening provided in the gaming machine. However, in the case where the memory lamp is illuminated in a different color according to the type of the variable winning opening when the game ball wins each variable winning opening during the special symbol changing, as in the second embodiment. Which of the special symbols to be executed again after the change of the special symbol is to be executed in response to the winning of the game ball into any of the variable winning ports (that is, the special symbol changes after the change of the special symbol again) There is a merit that the "big hit state" that can be obtained can be grasped very clearly. Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is provided with a plurality of specific areas that are usually a trigger to change the symbol, when the game ball wins each specific area during the normal symbol change, the prize, the specific area It is also possible to change the memory lamp or the like to notify in a different manner according to the difference. In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention is a game machine in which, when at least a game ball wins in each specific area during a symbol change, the winning is stored and a memory lamp or the like notifies in a different manner according to the difference in the specific area. If the game ball wins in each specific area at the time when the symbol does not fluctuate, the winning may be memorized and notified in a different manner according to the difference in the specific area.

Further, when the gaming machine of the present invention is configured as in the second embodiment, only the winning in the variable winning opening during the special symbol change is notified in different modes according to the difference in the variable winning opening. Even if the special symbol does not fluctuate, it is also possible to notify the winning in the variable winning opening in a different manner according to the difference in the variable winning opening.

In the above-described embodiment, an example is described in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a so-called first-type pachinko machine. However, the gaming machine of the present invention is applicable 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.

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The gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention
According to the gaming machine of the invention described in claim 1, the game machine has a plurality of specific areas, and the content of the special game state that can occur depends on the specific area in which the game ball has won. , The player has a great interest in the content of the special game state that can occur and the prize of the game ball to the specific area where the special game state in which the expected value of the number of prize balls paid out is high can be generated. Will continue to play. That is, the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention has a wide variety of special game states and extremely thrilling game contents, and has a high degree of interest, so that the player loses interest in the game. Can be prevented.

In the gaming machine according to the second aspect of the present invention, the content of a special game state that can occur immediately after a game ball has won a specific area is notified. According to the gaming machine of the invention described above, the player can grasp the contents of the special game state that can occur immediately after the game ball has won the specific area. Therefore, if the player recognizes that the content of the special game state that can occur has a high expected value of the number of prize balls to be paid out, the player has great expectation for the special game state that can occur thereafter. You will be immersed in the game.

In the gaming machine according to the third aspect of the invention, when a game ball wins in a specific area at least while the symbol is being changed, the winning is stored, and a different mode is provided in accordance with the difference in the specific area which has won. Therefore, according to the gaming machine of the invention described in claim 3, the player:
It is possible to clearly understand that the symbol variation is executed again after the symbol variation ends, and the content of the special game state that may occur after the symbol variation again. Therefore, if the player recognizes that the content of the special game state that can occur after the symbol change again has a high expected value of the number of prize balls paid out, the player enters the special game state that can occur thereafter. You will be immersed in the game with great expectations.

[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 an explanatory diagram showing a left symbol, a right symbol, and a middle symbol corresponding to the numerical values of the e to g counters.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing operation contents of the pachinko machine.

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

FIG. 9 is an explanatory view showing a pachinko machine.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the operation contents of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a special symbol display unit.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing a display screen of a special symbol display unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

1a, 1b ... pachinko machine, 2 ... game area, 3 ... special symbol display section, 4 ... ordinary electric accessory, 5 ... left gate,
6 Right gate, 7 Winning opening, 8 Illuminated lamp,
9 ... normal design display part, 10 ... left design, 11 ... right design, 12 ... middle design, 13 ... mounting part, 14 ... supply tray, 15 ... firing handle, 16 ... storage tray , 17 ...
Control device, 18 loop counter, 19 timer,
20 ・ Interface, 21 ・ ・ Gaming ball detection device,
22 recording means, 23 side lamps, 24 operating devices, 25 memory lamps, 26 content determining means (j counter), 27 first variation winning opening, 28 second variation Winning prize, 29 ... Third floating winning prize, 30a-30
d. Memory lamp.

Claims (3)

[Claims] A symbol display unit capable of changing and stopping a plurality of symbols is provided, and when a predetermined symbol is displayed on the symbol display unit in response to a winning of a game ball to a specific area, A gaming machine in which a special gaming state advantageous to the player occurs, which has a plurality of specific areas, and that the content of the special gaming state which can occur depending on the specific area in which the game ball has won is different. A gaming machine characterized by: 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the content of the special gaming state that can occur is notified immediately after the gaming ball has won the specific area. 3. The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when a game ball wins in a specific area at least during a symbol change, the winning is stored and notified in a different manner according to a difference in the specific area in which the game ball has won. Or the gaming machine according to 2.