JP2001145735A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance an expectant feeling of a game characteristic and a big hit, and to impart a change to a lot-drawing game every time when finishing a special game by changing stopping order of a plurality of patterns variably displayed on a variable pattern display means to basic stopping order. SOLUTION: When a decided pattern stopping pattern is '1, 7, 7' and 'a miss (ready-to-win-finish)', stopping order changing data SC3 (right→center→left) different from basic stopping order is decided so that a representation effect can be exhibited. After a prescribed time after variably starting three patterns, a right pattern '7' stops in the first place, and afterwards, a center pattern '7' stops after several seconds. At this time, since a ready-to-win-finish state is formed by two patterns '7', an expectant feeling of possibly becoming a big hit can be largely imparted to a game player. A left pattern '1' finally stops after a prescribed time.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a ball-and-ball game machine, and more particularly, to changing a stop sequence of stopping or temporarily stopping a plurality of symbols fluctuatingly displayed on a fluctuating symbol display means, thereby increasing a player's expectation of a jackpot. Regarding what was to be enhanced.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a pachinko machine which is a ball game machine, symbols displayed on, for example, three symbol display portions (left, middle, right) of a variable symbol display means provided substantially at the center of the game board. The basic stop sequence for stopping the game is set in advance as, for example, a left symbol → a middle symbol → a right symbol, and a game ball is fired by a firing means to a game area of a game board, and a game ball falling along the game board is designed. When passing through the starting means, the symbols of the three symbol display portions are independently changed, and it is determined whether the "big hit" or "missing" according to the timing when the symbol starting means detects the game ball. Select a symbol combination or a symbol combination for departure, first stop the left symbol when about 10 seconds elapse after the start of the fluctuation of the symbol, then stop the middle symbol a while later, and then elapse about 30 to 40 seconds And then the right symbol Is finally stopped.

That is, even if the symbol stop pattern of the "big hit" is "7, 7, 7", first, the stop symbol "1, 1, 1" is changed from the left symbol to the middle symbol to the right symbol based on the basic stop sequence. By temporarily stopping in the order of, it is possible to give the player the expectation that the probability change will be a big hit by restarting all three symbols by making it look like a big hit without probability fluctuation Finally, the staging effect "7, 7, 7" with probability fluctuation is stopped in the order of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol to enhance the effect.

On the other hand, the symbol stop pattern is "7,
In the case of "7, 7", first, the stop symbol "7, 7, 3"
Is temporarily stopped in the order of left symbol → middle symbol → right symbol, pretend to be a missing symbol, only the right symbol is re-fluctuated for a predetermined time, then stopped at symbol “7”, and finally By displaying the jackpot symbol "7, 7, 7" with probability fluctuation, the effect of the effect is enhanced.

[0005] Even when the symbol stop pattern of "reach" is "7, 7, 1", first, the stop symbol "7,
Even if it is out of place by temporarily stopping "7, 3" in the order of left symbol → middle symbol → right symbol, restarting only the right symbol will increase the effect of giving a sense of expectation to be a big hit. I have. However, the deviation is determined by finally stopping at the symbol "1" after a predetermined time fluctuation.

Here, in a pachinko machine with a time reducing function, a predetermined one of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols is set.
Or, only if you win with multiple time-saving inrush designs,
A profit is given to the player by a jackpot (special game), and the symbol is stopped for a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times).
The time reduction mode is set until the number of times is executed, and the fluctuation time of the symbol of the second variable symbol display means is shortened, and "small hit"
In this case, the opening time of the open / close type winning means is extended to make it easier to win.

[0007] Further, in the card type pachinko machine of the probability variation type, a predetermined one of a plurality of types of jackpot symbols is set.
Or, only in the case of a big hit with multiple probability fluctuation symbols,
The probability fluctuation mode is set up to the next or subsequent big hits, and the big hit probability is increased, the fluctuation time of the symbol of the second fluctuation symbol display means is shortened to increase the probability of the small hit, and in the case of “small hit”, the opening and closing is performed. The opening time of the ceremony winning means is extended to make it easier to win.

[0008] By the way, when the three symbols are stopped or temporarily stopped in the order of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol in the order of the basic stop sequence, for example, when a detachment reach or a big hit occurs, a sound effect is generated. Forecasting these by flashing colorful lamps, etc., effectively enhances gameplay and the expectation of jackpots. Furthermore,
When the probability fluctuation mode or the time reduction mode is set, a background or character different from those when these are not set is displayed to notify that the user has entered the probability fluctuation state or the time reduction state. Has been put to practical use.

[0009]

As described above, even when the symbol stop pattern determined at the timing when the game ball wins the symbol starting means during the game is a normal departure symbol, “7, 7, Even if it is a big hit symbol with a probability variation such as "7", or even a symbol "reach" such as "7, 7, 1", it is determined that the game ball has passed the symbol starting means. When the symbol started under the condition fluctuates and stops, although the fluctuation time varies depending on the determined symbol stop pattern, the symbol is temporarily stopped in the order of left symbol → middle symbol → right symbol based on the preset basic stop order. In particular, for a player who enjoys a ball game for a long time, the lottery game becomes monotonous, and the user gets tired.

[0010] Furthermore, there is a problem that the playability of ball games and the expectation of big hits are not positively enhanced by the stopping order of a plurality of variable symbols. An object of the present invention is to change the stop order of a plurality of symbols variably displayed on the variable symbol display means with respect to the basic stop order, thereby improving a game property and a sense of expectation of a big hit. To change the game, and so on.

[0011]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a ball-and-ball game machine, wherein open / close winning means which can be changed between a closed state which is disadvantageous to a player and an open state which is advantageous to a player, and a plurality of symbols are variably displayed. Possible changing symbol display means, symbol starting means for causing the changing symbol display means to start changing the symbol on the condition of detection of the game ball, lottery means for performing a lottery on condition of detecting the game ball by the symbol starting means, lottery A lottery result determining means for receiving the lottery result from the means, a specific display control means for causing the variable symbol display means to perform a specific display as a symbol at the time of the fluctuation stop when receiving a special determination from the lottery result determining means, A special game generating means for operating the open / close prize means based on the determination to give the player a profit state, and a special game generating means for generating a special game, wherein a plurality of symbols being displayed in the variable symbol display means in a variable symbol display means. Stop and / or Is provided with a symbol stop order changing means for changing the order in which the game is temporarily stopped from a preset basic stop order when a predetermined predetermined game condition is satisfied.

The symbol starting means, when detecting the winning of the game ball, causes the changing symbol display means to start changing the symbol. The lottery means performs a lottery regarding a jackpot or a miss when the winning of the game ball is detected by the symbol starting means, so that the lottery result determination means receives and determines the lottery result from the lottery means. The specific display control means, when receiving a special determination from the lottery result determination means, causes the variable symbol display means to perform specific display as a symbol at the time of stopping the variation. For example, at the time of a special determination such as "big hit", the special game generation means, based on the special determination, actuates the open / close prize means to repeat the closed state and the open state to perform a special game, thereby providing the player with a special game. Gives favorable conditions.

[0013] By the way, the symbol stop order changing means, when a predetermined game condition predetermined during the ball game is established,
The stop order of a plurality of symbols that are being changed and displayed on the changing symbol display means is changed from a preset basic stop order. That is, in the normal case, for example, three symbols (left symbol, middle symbol, and right symbol) variably displayed on the variable symbol display means stop sequentially in the order of left symbol → middle symbol → right symbol. When the lottery result is a special judgment or when it is out of reach (reach), it stops sequentially in the order of right symbol → middle symbol → left symbol, or stops in order of middle symbol → left symbol → right symbol. Since the stop order is changed in the same manner, it is possible to positively enhance the gaming performance and the expectation of the jackpot.

Further, since the stop order of a plurality of symbols is changed, it is possible to change the lottery game, and even a player who enjoys a ball game for a long time can get tired of the lottery game. No, you can enjoy it meaningfully.

Here, in the case where the symbol stop order to be changed by the symbol stop order changing means is determined based on the selection of the symbol effect relating to the symbol change stop (claim 2 dependent on claim 1). Because a plurality of symbols are stopped in a reverse stop order different from the basic stop order, for example, it is possible to produce that it is easy to hit the jackpot, or to produce that it is easy to reach, Can be greatly increased.

A plurality of symbol stop patterns are stored in the control means for controlling the variable display of the variable symbol display means, and a predetermined game condition is controlled by the control means to stop any one of the plurality of symbol stop patterns. When the pattern is established when a pattern is selected (claim 3 dependent on claim 1 or 2), at any time when a symbol stop pattern corresponding to the symbol stop order change is selected, the symbol stop order is changed each time. It can be changed at any time.

In the case where the predetermined game condition includes the end state of the special game (claim 4 dependent on claim 1 or 2), the special game based on a special determination such as "big hit" is ended. Since the stop sequence of the symbols is changed for each special game, different game characteristics can be created for each special game.

Further, the predetermined game condition includes a state in which a specific game state advantageous to the player has occurred after the end of the special game by the special game generating means (claim 1).
Or claim 2 dependent on 2), because the special game such as "big hit" changes the stop order of symbols each time a specific game state such as a probability variation mode or a time reduction mode occurs, Different game characteristics can be created for each specific game state.

[0019] The predetermined game condition may be a case where the special judgment is selected and / or a case where a specific game state set in advance in the special game is selected and / or a state where selection of a notice thereof is generated. (Claim 1)
Or claim 6) dependent on 2, each time a specific game state such as a probability variation mode or a big hit with a large number of balls is selected by a special game such as a special judgment or a "big hit"
Alternatively, the order in which symbols are stopped is changed each time a notice for selecting the notice is selected, so that a different game characteristic can be created for each specific game state.

[0020]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The present embodiment is an example in which the present invention is applied to a so-called card-type ball game machine installed in an island structure of a game arcade, and a card-type ball rental machine is sandwiched in the island structure. And is electrically connected to the pachinko machine. As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 2, which is a card-type ball game machine, has a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 3, and a front frame 4 pivotally connected to the outer frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The outer frame 3 is detachably attached to an island structure (not shown) in a state where the ball-for-money lending machine 1 is sandwiched.

A game board 5 is detachably mounted on the front frame 4 from the back side, and a glass door 6 having a window 6a and a front plate 7 are pivotally opened and closed corresponding to the front side of the game board 5, respectively. Is being worn. An upper plate 8 for storing game balls for firing is mounted on the front plate 7, and a lower plate 9 for storing game balls overflowing or withdrawn from the upper plate 8, and a firing means 10 below the front frame 4.
Firing handle 11 is provided. The launching means 10 includes a launch handle 11 that can be rotated and a launch motor (not shown) that launches a game ball with a hitting hammer 12 with a hitting force according to the turning angle of the launch handle 11. .

On the right side of the upper plate 8, an operation panel 13 for operating a ball lending operation for the card-type ball lending machine 1 is provided. The operation panel 13 has a card balance for displaying the card balance by a three-digit number. A display unit 13a, a ball lending switch 13b for instructing ball lending of a predetermined amount of game balls, and a return switch 13c for instructing return of a card at the end of the game are provided.

As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 5 is provided with a substantially annular guide rail 15 comprising an outer rail and an inner rail made of metal, and a game area 5a inside the guide rail 15 has Color liquid crystal display 16, symbol starting means (symbol starting and winning means) 17, opening and closing winning means (large winning means) 18, a plurality of normal winning means 19 (in this case, in addition to the normal winning means 19 in the upper stage, opening and closing type Winning Means 1
For example, on the left and right sides of 8, for example, six ordinary winning means 19),
Two gates 20 and the like are provided at predetermined positions, respectively.

The liquid crystal display 16 not only displays game information such as ordinary game images, but also functions as a variable symbol display means 22 for displaying a variable symbol. That is, the fluctuating symbol display means 22 has, for example, three (left, middle, right) symbol display sections 22a to 22c arranged in the left-right direction. Symbol display section 22a-
The display symbol 22c is fluctuated (scroll display) for a predetermined time, and stopped in a stop symbol pattern determined based on a lottery result according to a timing of winning a game ball to the symbol starting means 17.

Immediately above the liquid crystal display 16, an ordinary winning means 19 and a second symbol display means 23 are provided, respectively. The second symbol display means 23 has an ordinary symbol display section for displaying one ordinary symbol. When a game ball passing through the gate 20 is detected, the display symbol of the normal symbol display portion fluctuates for a predetermined time, and a stop symbol determined by a lottery value selected according to the gate passage timing is displayed. And stop. The symbol starting means 17 is an electric tulip having a pair of left and right opening and closing claws 17a which can be freely opened and closed. When the stopped symbol after the change of the second symbol display means 23 hits and the symbol is displayed, the opening and closing claw 17a is opened. It is opened only for a predetermined time and it becomes easy to win a prize.

The open / close prize means 18 has an open / close plate 18a which can be opened forward, and when the stop symbol after the change of the variable symbol display means 22 is a hit symbol such as "777", a special so-called "big hit" is provided. The game is started, and the opening / closing plate 18a is opened forward. There is a specific area 18b inside the open / close type winning means 18, and when a winning ball passes through the specific area 18b, the special game is continued.

That is, the opening / closing plate 18a of the opening / closing type winning means 18
When a predetermined time elapses after the game is released, or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins and the opening / closing plate 18a is closed, the game balls do not pass through the specific area 18b. Although the game is over, if the game has passed the specific area 18b, the special game is continued up to a maximum of a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times), and the state is controlled to be advantageous to the player.

As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, on the back side of the front frame 4, a back mechanism plate 30 for holding the game board 5 from the back side is detachably mounted. The back mechanism plate 30 has an opening 30a. A prize ball tank 33 and a tank rail 34 extending from the prize ball tank 33 are provided on the upper side thereof. Dispensing means 35 connected to the tank rail 34 is provided on the side of the back mechanism plate 30. On the side, a passage unit 36 connected to the payout means 35 is provided. Dispensing means 3
The game balls paid out from 5 are paid out to the upper plate 8 from the upper plate discharge port 8a via the passage unit 36.

At the opening 30a of the back mechanism plate 30, a back cover 37 mounted on the back side of the game board 5, and prize means 17 to
A winning ball discharge gutter (not shown) for discharging the game ball winning the 19 is fitted to each. A main control board 39 is disposed inside a case 38 attached to the back cover 37,
A symbol control board 40 is provided on the front side. The case 4 attached to the back cover 37 under the main control board 39
A lamp control board 42 is provided inside 1a, and a sound control board 43 is provided inside a case 41b adjacent to the case 41a.

A power supply board 45 and a payout control board 46 are provided inside the case 44 mounted on the back mechanism plate 30 below the cases 41a and 41b. Further, a firing control board 48 is provided inside a case 47 mounted on the rear side of the firing means 10. That is, these control boards 39-40, 42-43, 45-46, 48
Are separate bodies, and the control boards 39, 40, 42, 43, 46 except for the power supply board 45 and the emission control board 48 have a ROM.
And a microcomputer having a RAM and a CPU.

The main control board 39 and other control boards 40,
42 to 43, 45 to 46, and 48 are electrically connected to each other through a plurality of signal lines via connectors, and cause the main control board 39 to perform predetermined operations on the symbol control board 40, the payout control board 46, and the like. Various control commands can be transmitted by one-way communication. Next, various functions achieved through a plurality of control programs stored in advance in the control device of the pachinko machine 2 will be described with reference to a functional block diagram of FIG. However, these various functions are achieved by the aforementioned microcomputer or the like.

The main control board 39 is a main control means 5 mainly for controlling various game components provided on the game board 5.
Functions as 0. The symbol control board 40 includes the main control unit 5
Based on the symbol control command transmitted from 0, the symbols on the symbol display units 22a to 22c of the symbol symbol display unit 22 are variably controlled, and the symbol symbols on the symbol display units 22a to 22c are ordered in the indicated symbol stop order. Function as symbol control means 60 for controlling the stop of the symbol.

The payout control board 46 functions as payout control means 70 for controlling the payout of game balls by the payout means 35. The lamp control board 42 functions as lamp control means 75 for controlling lighting of various display lamps. The sound control board 43 functions as sound control means 76 for controlling sound output for various sound effects from the speakers. The launch control board 48 functions as a launch control unit 77 that drives a launch motor and controls launch of a game ball.

The main control means 50 includes a lottery means 51, a lottery result determination means 52, and a symbol stop pattern determination means 53.
Special game generating means 54, probability changing means 55, symbol stop order changing means 56, symbol control command creating means 5
7 and the like, and a payout control unit 70, a lamp control unit 75, a sound control unit 76, a firing control unit 77
Can be drive-controlled as needed.

The lottery means 51 updates the numerical value within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 299) at a minute update cycle (for example, about 2 msec cycle) using a lottery counter.
By extracting the numerical value when the game ball wins
A lottery will be held. Lottery result determination means 5
2 is that the numerical value of the lottery result supplied from the lottery means 51 when the game ball has won the figure starting means 17 is "big hit",
It is determined which of “missing (including the reaching reach)”.

For example, when the lottery numerical value is a specific numerical value “71” set in advance, it is determined to be “big hit”,
When there are many other numerical values, it is determined to be "out". The symbol stop pattern determining means 53 stores a symbol stop pattern of a plurality of symbols (this corresponds to a symbol effect), and according to a determination result from the lottery result determination means 52, a plurality of symbols are determined by a predetermined lottery program. One of the stop patterns is determined by lottery, and one of the jackpot symbols is determined when a "big hit" is determined by the lottery, one of the missed symbols is determined when the "losing" is performed, and any of the lost reach symbols is determined when the "missing reach" is selected. Is determined by lottery.

The special game generating means 54 receives a special judgment result such as a big hit from the lottery result judging means 52, or when the stopped symbol after the change of the changing symbol display means 22 becomes a specific display such as a big hit symbol. The opening / closing plate 18a of the opening / closing prize means 18 according to a predetermined special game generating program
Is operated as described above, and a special game for giving a profit state to the player is executed. The probability variation unit 55 receives the special determination result of “big hit” from the lottery result determination unit 52, and sets the probability variation when the “big hit” is a preset probability variation symbol (for example, an odd number of big hit symbols). A mode is set, and the next time or until the next big hit, the lottery means 51 increases the specific numerical value to be drawn by lottery from the normal time, thereby increasing the big hit probability.

The symbol stop order changing means 56 is provided with the symbol "4" shown in FIG.
A stop sequence table is stored in which the symbol stop sequence change data (SC0 to SC3) and the symbol stop sequence (left, middle, right) correspond to each other, and the symbol stop pattern received from the symbol stop pattern determination means 53 is stored. Based on whether the symbol stop pattern is a reach symbol, whether it is a jackpot, whether the jackpot is a probability variation symbol, whether the jackpot also has many payouts, etc. The symbol stopping order is determined from the attribute information and supplied to the symbol control command creating means 57.

The symbol control command creating means 57 creates a two-byte symbol control command shown in FIG. 7 based on the symbol stop pattern and the symbol stop order received from the symbol stop order changing means 56, and Output. In the first byte, one bit sets out-of-hit data, the next one bit sets probability variation data, and the next two bits specify data (B
P0 to BP3) are set, symbol stop order change data (SC0 to SC3) is set in the next two bits, and data designating the symbol variation time is set in the next two bits.

In the second byte, the changed symbol stop pattern in the three symbol display sections 22a to 22c is set by the eight bits. The symbol control unit 60 receives the symbol control command transmitted from the main control unit 50, and receives the symbol display commands from the symbol display units 22a to 22c of the variable symbol display unit 22.
The command analysis unit 6 controls the symbol fluctuation in
1, symbol stop order storage unit 62, specific display control unit 6
3 is provided.

Although not shown, the symbol control means 60 includes a plurality of screens of color symbol display data for scrolling symbols (numbers 0 to 9) on the symbol display portions 22a to 22c of the liquid crystal display 16. Color display data for a plurality of screens for displaying a plurality of backgrounds is stored in advance. When a two-byte symbol control command is transmitted from the symbol control command creation means 57 to the symbol control means 60, the symbol control command is sent to the symbol analysis command by the command analysis section 61 for the current lottery game, symbol stop pattern data, hit / miss data, It is analyzed into various data such as probability variation data, background pattern data (BP), stop sequence change data (SC), and variation time data.

The symbol stop order storage unit 62 stores stop order change data among the data analyzed by the command analysis unit 61.
(SC) is stored. The specific display control means 63, when receiving the data on the big hit by the out-of-hit data included in the symbol control command, displays on the variable symbol display means 22 a specific display such as "7, 7, 7" as the symbol at the time of the change stop. Is performed.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 2 configured as described above will be described. When game balls are stored in the upper plate 8, by rotating the firing handle 11 of the firing means 10, the game balls in the upper plate 8 are moved by the hitting hammer 12 in conjunction with the firing operation of the firing means 10. It is hit and fired along the guide rail 15 to the game area 5 a of the game board 5.
The game balls that have reached the upper portion of the game board 5 fall along the game board 5, win the normal prize means 19, the openable prize means 18, etc., or fall through the gate 20.

When the game ball passes through the gate 20, it is detected by the detection means, and the main control means 50 changes the display symbol of the second symbol display means 23. When the stop symbol after the change of the display symbol hits the symbol, the opening / closing claw 17a of the diagram starting means 17 is opened for a predetermined time, and the diagram starting means 1 is opened.
7 is easy to win, and a profit state is given to the player.
During the game, when the game ball wins the figure starting means 17,
The symbols in the symbol display sections 22a to 22c of the variable symbol display means 22 start to vary simultaneously. At this time, the lottery means 51
Is determined by the lottery result determination means 52 as “big hit” or “missing”.

The symbol stop pattern determining means 53 selects one of the jackpot symbols in the case of "big hit" by performing a lottery in response to the determination result, and selects "missing normal" and "missing reach" in the case of "missing". Either one is selected by lottery, and one of the out-of-reach designs is selected in the case of "out-of-normal", and one of the out-of-reach designs in the case of "out-of-reach". The symbol stop order changing means 56 determines the symbol stop order based on the symbol stop pattern, and the symbol control command creating means 57 creates a symbol control command consisting of 2 bytes and sends it to the symbol control means 60. However, the basic stop order of the three symbols in the lottery game is left symbol → middle symbol → right symbol.

For example, as shown in FIG. 8, the determined symbol stop pattern is "1, 7, 7" and "missing (reach)".
In the case of, the stop sequence change data SC3 (right → middle → left) that can exert the effect is determined based on the symbol stop pattern and the probability variation data (non-probable change), and other setting data is shown in FIG. Is set as follows. That is, in the symbol control means 60 which has received the symbol control command including these data, the display and the character are controlled based on the background pattern data (BP), and the three symbols of the symbol display sections 22a to 22c are simultaneously displayed. After the start of the change, the changing symbols sequentially stop in a stop order different from the basic stop order based on the stop order change data SC3.

That is, after a predetermined time (for example, about 10 seconds) from the start of the fluctuation of the three symbols, the right symbol "7" first stops (see FIG. 8B). A few seconds later, the middle symbol “7” stops (see FIG. 8C). At this time, since the reach state is achieved by the two symbols “7”, it is possible to give the player a great sense of expectation that a big hit may occur. Further, after a predetermined time (for example, after about 30 seconds), the left symbol “1” finally stops (see FIG. 8D).
I do.

As described above, based on the basic stop sequence, the left symbol "1" is stopped first, and then the middle symbol "7" is stopped. Can be produced, but by changing the stop order and stopping the right symbol "7" different from the normal first, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a big hit may occur. Next, since the middle symbol “7” stops and enters the reach state, the player's expectation can be greatly increased, and finally the left symbol “1” stops, so that the gaming ability and the expectation of the jackpot are reduced. Can be actively increased.

As shown in FIG. 9, when the determined symbol stop pattern is "7, 1, 7" and "reach", the symbol stop pattern and the probability variation data (non-probable change)
Stop order change data that can produce a production effect based on
SC2 (right → left → middle) is determined, and the other setting data is set as shown in FIG. 9 (a). That is, the symbol control means 60
In, the display control of the background and the character based on the background pattern data (BP) and the symbol display unit 22a
After the three symbols ２２ to 22c are simultaneously started to change, the changing symbols are sequentially stopped in a stop order different from the basic stop order based on the stop order change data SC2.

That is, the right symbol "7" first stops after a predetermined time (for example, about 10 seconds) from the start of the fluctuation of the three symbols (see FIG. 9B). A few seconds later, the left symbol “7” stops (see FIG. 9C). Also in this case 2
Since the reach state is achieved by the three symbols “7”, the player can be greatly expected. Further, after a predetermined time (for example, after about 30 seconds), the middle symbol “1” finally stops (see FIG. 9D).

As described above, based on the basic stop sequence, the left symbol "7" stops first, and then the middle symbol "1" stops. Can be produced, but by changing the stop order and stopping the right symbol "7" different from the normal first, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a big hit may occur. Next, since the left symbol “7” stops and enters the reach state, the expectation of the player can be greatly increased, and finally, the middle symbol “1” stops, so that the gaming ability and the expectation of the jackpot are improved. Can be actively increased.

As shown in FIG. 10, when the determined symbol stop pattern is "7, 7, 7" and "big hit",
Stop order change data SC2 (right → that can produce an effect based on this symbol stop pattern and probability fluctuation data (probable change)
(Left → center) is determined, and other setting data
(A) is set. That is, the symbol control means 60 controls the display of the background and the character based on the background pattern data (BP), and also controls the symbol display units 22a to 22d.
After the three symbols 22c start to fluctuate at the same time, the fluctuating symbols sequentially stop in a stop sequence different from the basic stop sequence based on the stop sequence change data SC2.

That is, after a predetermined time (for example, about 10 seconds) from the start of the fluctuation of the three symbols, the right symbol "7" is first stopped (see FIG. 10B). A few seconds later, the left symbol "7" stops (see FIG. 10C). Also in this case, the reach state is achieved by the two symbols “7”, so that the player can be greatly expected. Further, after a predetermined time (for example, after about 30 seconds), the middle symbol "7" finally stops (see FIG. 10D) and a big hit occurs.

As described above, the stop sequence of the symbols is changed from the basic stop sequence, and the right symbol "7" which is different from the normal symbol is first changed.
Is stopped, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a big hit may occur. Next, since the left symbol "7" stops and enters the reach state, the sense of expectation of the player can be greatly increased, and finally the middle symbol "7" stops and becomes a big hit, so that the gaming ability and the big hit can be achieved. Can be positively and greatly enhanced. here,
When the symbol stop pattern of the jackpot is “7, 7, 7” and an odd number, and when attribute information including a large number of balls is included, the symbol stop pattern for an even number of large jackpots with a small number of balls is “2, 2,.
The stop order may be different from the stop order in the case of “2”.

As shown in FIG. 11, when the determined symbol stop pattern is "4, 4, 4" and "big hit",
Stop order change data SC1 (middle → right → left) that can exert the effect is determined based on the symbol stop pattern and the probability variation data (non-probable change), and other setting data is shown in FIG.
(A) is set. That is, the symbol control means 60 controls the display of the background and the character based on the background pattern data (BP), and also controls the symbol display units 22a to 22d.
After the three symbols 22c start to fluctuate at the same time, the fluctuating symbols sequentially stop in a stop order different from the basic stop order based on the stop order change data SC1.

That is, after a predetermined time (for example, about 10 seconds) from the start of the fluctuation of the three symbols, the middle symbol "4" is first stopped (see FIG. 11B). A few seconds later, the right symbol “4” stops (see FIG. 11C). Also in this case, the reach state is achieved by the two symbols “4”, so that the player can be greatly expected. Further, after a predetermined time (for example, after about 30 seconds), the left symbol “4” finally stops (see FIG. 11D) and a big hit occurs.

As described above, the stop sequence of the symbols is changed from the basic stop sequence, and the middle symbol "4" which is different from the normal symbol is first changed.
Is stopped, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a big hit may occur. Next, since the right symbol "4" stops and enters the reach state, the expectation of the player can be greatly increased. Can be positively and greatly enhanced.

On the other hand, the symbol control command is shown in FIG.
As shown in FIG. That is, the number of bits for the background pattern data (BP), the stop sequence change data, the fluctuation time data, and the stop symbol designating data may be increased, and the notice data may be additionally provided in the first byte. In this case, if the symbol stop pattern is a reach such as "1, 7, 7" or a jackpot such as "7, 7, 7", the reach or the jackpot is announced based on the preview data. The right symbol may be stopped after the middle symbol is stopped first, or the left symbol may be stopped after the middle symbol is stopped first.

By the way, the symbol stop pattern determining means 53, the symbol stop order changing means 56 and the symbol control command creating means 67 of the main control means 50 are omitted, and the main control means 50
As shown in FIG. 13, hit / miss data (1 byte data) indicating “big hit” or “miss” and change time data (1 byte) for specifying a change time for changing three symbols.
The symbol control command may be transmitted to the symbol control means 60, and the symbol control means 60 may determine the symbol stop patterns of the three symbols.

In this case, the main control means 50 only sends a two-byte figure control command to the symbol control means 60, and the symbol control means 60 selects three symbol stop patterns by lottery, and the symbols of the stop patterns are selected. , The control load on the symbol display control in the main control means 50 can be reduced. In other words, the lottery result determination means 52 of the main control means 50 determines that the numerical value of the lottery result supplied from the lottery means 51 when the game ball has won the figure starting means 17 is "probability variable type big hit",
It is determined which of “non-probability variable jackpot” and “miss”.

For example, when the lottery value is a specific numerical value “7” set in advance, it is determined to be a probability variation type big hit. The lottery result determination means 52 further includes
As shown in FIG. 4, 42 [H] is applied as the hit / miss data in the case of “probability variable jackpot”, 43 [H] is applied in the case of the non-stochastic variable jackpot, and 44 [H] in the case of “outlier”. H].

The main control means 50, as shown in FIG.
As the fluctuation time data used for the symbol control command, "01 [H]" or medium time (approximately 40 seconds) in which the symbol fluctuates for a long time (about 60 seconds) in the case of "probability fluctuation type jackpot" or "non-probability fluctuation type jackpot" ) Apply "02 [H]" to change the design, and apply "03 [H]" to change the design for a short time (approximately 30 seconds) when it comes off. Note that the symbol H is a hexadecimal number.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16, a symbol stop pattern determining means 64 and a symbol stop order changing means 65 are additionally provided in the symbol control means 60A. The symbol stop pattern determination means 64 will be described. As shown in FIG.
The hit / miss code included in the symbol control command is 44 [H]
If it is "out", either "out reach" or "out normal" is determined by lottery, and if it is "out reach", code 0A [H] is applied, and if "out normal", code 0B is used. Apply [H].

The symbol stop pattern determining means 64 further includes:
As shown in the fluctuation pattern table of FIG. 18, for each of “probability fluctuation type big hit”, “non-probability fluctuation type big hit”, “missing reach”, and “missing normal”, each of the three symbol display portions 22a to 22c is displayed. The data of a plurality of symbol stop patterns for changing the symbol are stored in a table format, and the data of the symbol stop order and the data of the background pattern are selected and stored by lottery.

That is, for example, the "variable probability big hit" will be described. "777", "333", "555", etc., which are stopped and displayed on the three symbol display sections 22a to 22c.
The first, second,... Probability variation type big hit pattern data having pattern data for stopping the big hit symbol is stored. Similarly, for the “non-probability variable jackpot”, data of the first, second,... Non-probability variable jackpot patterns are stored. Further, when one of a plurality of probability-variable-type jackpot patterns is selected by lottery, when the symbol stop order is changed with respect to the basic stop order based on the jackpot pattern, the changed symbol stop order is set. Is done. Further, similarly, a pattern number (BP) for background display suitable for the selected probability-variation-type jackpot pattern is set for the background pattern.

With the above configuration, when the symbol control command consisting of 2 bytes transmitted from the main control means 50 is received by the symbol control means 60, the symbol control command is transmitted by the command analysis section 61 to the present lottery game. Violation data and fluctuation time data are analyzed. When the hit / miss data is "miss (44 [H])", either "miss reach" or "normal" is determined by lottery.
The hit or miss data is "probability variable type big hit (42 [H])"
In this case, as shown in FIG. 18, a symbol stop sequence “right → left → middle” suitable for this is selected, and a pattern suitable for this big hit is similarly selected for the background pattern.

As a result, when the symbol stop pattern “7, 7, 7” of “probability-variable-type jackpot” is selected, based on the variation time and the symbol stop sequence “right → left → middle”, FIG.
0 (b) to (d) are sequentially stopped. In this case, similarly to the above-described embodiment, the symbol stop order may be changed from the basic stop order, and the right symbol “7” different from the normal may be stopped first, thereby giving a big hit to the player. Expectation that there is no. Next, since the left symbol "7" stops and enters the reach state, the sense of expectation of the player can be greatly increased, and finally the middle symbol "7" stops and becomes a big hit, so that the gaming ability and the big hit can be achieved. Can be positively and greatly enhanced.

As described above, the order in which the three symbols that are being variable displayed on the symbol display sections 22a to 22c provided in the variable symbol display means 22 are stopped is determined by the preset basic stop order “left symbol → middle symbol → For the "right symbol", for example, the order of the right symbol → the middle symbol → the left symbol is changed based on the selection of the symbol effect of the stop symbol, so that it is possible to positively enhance the gaming ability and the expectation of the jackpot. . Further, by changing the stop order of the three symbols, it is possible to bring about a change in the lottery game, and even a player who enjoys the ball game for a long time can get tired of the lottery game. No, it can be meaningfully enjoyed.

The main control means 50 or the symbol control means 6
The symbol stop patterns of a plurality of symbols are stored in the symbol stop pattern determination means 53 and 63 of 0, and the symbol stop order is changed when any one of the symbol stop patterns is selected from the plurality of symbol stop patterns. Therefore, at an arbitrary point in time when a symbol stop pattern corresponding to the symbol stop order change is selected, the symbol stop order can be changed as needed.

Further, in a special game such as a "big hit", each time a specific game state such as a probability variation mode or a big hit with a large number of balls is selected, or each time a notice for giving a notice thereof is selected, a symbol is displayed. Will change the order in which
Different game characteristics can be created for each specific game state.

A modification of the above embodiment will be described. 1) The stop sequence of the symbols may be changed each time a special game based on a special determination such as "big hit" is completed. In this case, different game characteristics can be created for each special game. 2) After the end of the special game such as "big hit", the stop order of the symbols may be changed every time a specific game state such as a probability variation mode or a time reduction mode advantageous to the player occurs, In this case, different game characteristics can be created for each of these specific game states.

3) When the symbol stop pattern is a jackpot design such as "7, 7, 7" or the like, and when a reach design such as "7, 1, 7" or the like is made, the left symbol and the right symbol are first displayed. At the same time, the middle symbol may be stopped after stopping.
4] As the symbol stop order, a temporary stop symbol stop order for temporarily stopping during the symbol change and a final stop symbol stop order for finally stopping the symbol change may be determined by selection. 5] With the change of the symbol stop sequence, the blinking state of various lamps provided on the front frame 4 and the game board 5 may be changed, or various sound effects from speakers may be changed. .

6) The main control means 50 to the symbol control means 60
When the three designating commands for designating the left, middle, and right stop symbols are transmitted, the stop order of the symbols is changed by changing the transmission order of the three designating commands. Is also good. 7) The stop order of the symbols may be determined irrespective of the contents of the stop symbols as a result of the lottery. 8) The present invention is not limited to the embodiment described above, and various modifications may be added without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Further, the present invention is not limited to pachinko machines, but also arrange ball machines, sparrow ball machines, etc. It can be applied to various ball game machines.

[0074]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided an open / close winning means, a variable symbol display means, a symbol starting means, a lottery means, a lottery result determination means, a specific display control means, and a special game generating means, A symbol for changing the order of stopping and / or temporarily stopping a plurality of symbols in the variable display on the variable symbol display means when a predetermined game condition is satisfied with respect to a preset basic stop order. Since the stop order changing means is provided, at the time of special judgment such as a big hit or at the time of out-of-reach, stop in order of right symbol → middle symbol → left symbol, or middle symbol → left symbol → right symbol. Since the stop order is changed, for example, by stopping one by one in the order, it is possible to positively enhance the game performance and the expectation of the jackpot.

Further, by changing the stop order of a plurality of symbols, it is possible to bring about a change in the lottery game, and even if the player enjoys the ball game for a long time, the lottery game is not changed. You can enjoy it meaningfully without getting tired. According to the invention of claim 2, the stop order of the symbols to be changed by the symbol stop order changing means is determined based on the selection of the symbol effect related to the stop of the fluctuation of the symbols,
Since a plurality of symbols are stopped in a stop order different from the basic stop order, it is possible to produce an easy hit or a direct reach, thereby greatly increasing the expectation of the player. it can. The other effects are the same as those of the first aspect.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, a plurality of symbol stop patterns are stored in the control means for controlling the variable display of the variable symbol display means, and the predetermined game condition is determined by the control means. Since it is established when any of the symbol stop patterns is selected from among them, at any time when a symbol stop pattern corresponding to the symbol stop sequence change is selected, the symbol stop order can be changed as needed. The other effects are the same as those of the first or second aspect.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, since the predetermined game condition includes the end state of the special game, the "big hit"
The stop sequence of the symbols is changed each time a special game based on the special determination is completed, so that a different game characteristic can be created for each special game. The other effects are the same as those of the first or second aspect.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the predetermined game condition includes a state in which a special game state advantageous to the player has occurred after the end of the special game by the special game generation means. The special game such as "big hit" changes the stop order of symbols each time a specific game state such as the probability variation mode or the time reduction mode occurs, so that a different game state is created for each specific game state. be able to. The other effects are the same as those of the first aspect.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the predetermined game condition is determined when a special judgment is selected and / or when a specific game state preset in the special game is selected and / or a notice thereof. The selection includes a state in which a special game state such as a "big hit" is selected, for example, each time a specific game state such as a probability fluctuation mode or a large number of payouts is selected, or a notice to announce it is selected. Since the order in which symbols are stopped is changed each time the game is performed, different game characteristics can be produced for each specific game state. The other effects are the same as those of the first or second aspect.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine (ball game machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 4 is a side view of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 6 is a table showing setting contents of a stop sequence of a variable symbol.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating the configuration of a symbol control command.

FIGS. 8A and 8B are explanatory diagrams for explaining a stop sequence of the symbol stop patterns “1, 7, 7”, wherein FIG. 8A is a chart showing a symbol stop pattern and its accompanying information, and FIG. 7 "
(C) is a diagram in which the middle symbol "7" is stopped second, and (d) is a diagram in which the left symbol "1" is stopped third.

9A and 9B are explanatory diagrams for explaining a stop sequence of the symbol stop pattern “7, 1, 7”, wherein FIG. 9A is a chart showing a symbol stop pattern and its accompanying information, and FIG. 7 "
Is a diagram in which the left symbol "7" is stopped second, and (d) is a diagram in which the middle symbol "1" is stopped third.

FIGS. 10A and 10B are explanatory diagrams for explaining a stop sequence of the symbol stop patterns “7, 7, 7”, wherein FIG. 10A is a chart showing a symbol stop pattern and its accompanying information, and FIG. 7C is a diagram in which the left symbol "7" is stopped second, and (d) is a diagram in which the middle symbol "7" is stopped third.

FIGS. 11A and 11B are explanatory diagrams for explaining a stop sequence of the symbol stop patterns “4, 4, 4”, wherein FIG. 11A is a chart showing a symbol stop pattern and its accompanying information, and FIG. 4C is a diagram in which the right symbol “4” is stopped second, and FIG. 4D is a diagram in which the left symbol “4” is stopped third.

FIG. 12 is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 7 according to a modified embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a chart illustrating a data configuration of a symbol control command.

FIG. 14 is a table in which hit / miss types are associated with their data.

FIG. 15 is a table in which types of fluctuation time are associated with data thereof.

FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a symbol control unit according to a modified embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a table in which types of deviation and their data are associated with each other.

FIG. 18 is a diagram in which a symbol stop sequence and a background pattern are associated with a symbol stop pattern.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 Pachinko machine (ball game machine) 17 Symbol starting means 18 Opening / closing prize means 22 Variable symbol display means 50 Main control means 51 Lottery means 52 Lottery result determination means 54 Special game generating means 56 Symbol stop order changing means 60 Symbol control means 63 Specific display control means

Claims (6)

[Claims] An open / close winning means (18) capable of changing between a closed state unfavorable to the player and an open state advantageous to the player; a variable symbol display means (22) capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols; A symbol starting means (17) for starting the fluctuation of the symbol on the variable symbol display means (22) on the condition of detection of the game ball, and a lottery means for performing a lottery on condition of the detection of the game ball by the symbol starting means (17) ( 51), a lottery result determination unit (52) that determines by receiving a lottery result from the lottery unit (51), and when a special determination is received from the lottery result determination unit (52),
A specific display control means (63) for causing the variable symbol display means (22) to perform a specific display as a symbol at the time of the fluctuation stop; and an open / close prize means (18) based on the special determination to activate the player to obtain a profit state. And a special game generating means (54) as a special game that gives a special game, wherein a plurality of symbols being displayed in a variable manner on the variable symbol display means (22) are stopped and / or temporarily stopped. A symbol stop order changing means (56, 6) that changes the order to be performed when a predetermined predetermined game condition is satisfied with respect to a preset basic stop order.
5) A ball and ball game machine comprising: 2. The symbol stop order to be changed by the symbol stop order changing means (56, 65) is determined based on a selection of a symbol effect related to a symbol change stop. The ball game machine described. 3. A plurality of symbol stop patterns are stored in a control means (50, 60) for controlling the variable display of the variable symbol display means, and predetermined game conditions are stored in the control means (50, 60). The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game is established when any one of the stop patterns is selected from the stop patterns. 4. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined game condition includes an end state of the special game. 5. The predetermined game condition includes a state in which a special game state advantageous to the player has occurred after the end of the special game by the special game generation means (54). The ball game machine according to claim 1. 6. The predetermined game condition includes a case where the special judgment is selected and / or a case where a specific game state set in advance in the special game is selected and / or a notice thereof is selected. The ball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a state.