JP2001161954A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which a game to gain a special game mode is possible in a way different from that of conventional one to improve the game performance. SOLUTION: When a game ball passed through a first kind starting port 18, animation in which the game ball lifted up is dropped down to a gong in the display screen 15a of a display device 15 is executed. Flashing lamps 32 are consecutively lit ON/OFF synchronized with the falling ball onto the gong to give visual effect as if lighting movement bodies rotate around the display device 15. A second counter 35 on the display 15 counts up the number at every rotation of the virtual rotating light. The game comes into a jackpot condition when the number matched a prescribed number preset on the first counter 33 and the rotation stopped.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a prize hole which is normally closed by shifting to a predetermined game mode is opened to give a large amount of prize balls to a player. .

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a game in which a variable display device performs a variable display operation based on the satisfaction of predetermined conditions, for example, in a pachinko machine, when a game ball arranged in a game area wins a starting port or passes through a starting gate. There was a machine. For example, in a pachinko machine with a first-type start-up port, when a plurality of symbols variably displayed as a result of the variable display of such a variable display device stop in a predetermined arrangement, the large winning opening which is always closed is opened.
Then, since many of the game balls are guided to the special winning opening, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls which is the main purpose of the game. This game mode in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained is called a special game mode, and is called a jackpot.

[0003]

However, in the conventional variable display of "a plurality of symbols stop in a predetermined arrangement", "1", "1", "1", "7", "7", "7" Or "3", "☆", "3", etc., it is determined whether or not the numbers and symbols are arranged in a predetermined arrangement to determine whether or not a jackpot is reached. Has been reached. Of course, the player tends to want a pachinko machine with higher playability, and this pattern alone makes him tired. For this reason, there has been a tendency for some to compensate for gaming by giving higher gambling to attract customers. The present invention has been made by paying attention to such problems existing in the conventional technology. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine in which a game for acquiring a special game mode is improved by a method different from a conventional game machine and has improved gaming characteristics.

[0004]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, a predetermined variable display is provided by a variable display device on a game surface based on establishment of predetermined game conditions, When shifting to the special game mode, control is performed so that the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined stop display mode, and the normally closed winning opening is opened to guide the game balls into the winning opening and a large amount of In a gaming machine configured to release a prize ball, a first counter, a second counter, and a moving object that performs a moving operation are arranged on the gaming surface, and the same counter is established based on establishment of the predetermined game condition. When the moving body is caused to move a predetermined distance, the number is counted in a second counter in accordance with the number of times of movement, and the value is variably displayed. Before the counter Figures the second counter to a predetermined number displayed Te and summarized in that sets the number of movements to stop match.

In such a configuration, first, predetermined counter data is set in the first counter in advance and displayed on the game surface. This is set, for example, when a predetermined game condition is satisfied or when the previous variable display ends. Next, the mobile unit is caused to perform an operation of moving a predetermined distance, and the number of movements is counted. This includes, for example, a case where the number of times the rotary moving body orbits the orbit is counted, and a case where the moving body reciprocates in a rectilinear section is counted. The moving object may be actually configured as a mechanical structure, or may be a virtual moving object projected on a display device. In addition, the case where a plurality of light sources are sequentially turned on or off and the light source blinks to give a feeling that the light is moving is also included in this case. The number of movements counted in this way is displayed on the second counter. When shifting to the special game mode, the value of the second counter is made to match the predetermined value of the first counter. That is, the number of times of movement is made to match the numerical value set in the first counter.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when a predetermined game condition is satisfied, a predetermined variable display is displayed on a game surface by a variable display device, and when the mode is shifted to a special game mode, the result of the variable display is a predetermined value. In the gaming machine which is controlled so as to be in a stop display mode, and which opens a winning port which is normally closed and guides game balls into the winning port to discharge a large amount of prize balls, A counter and a moving body that performs a moving operation are arranged, a predetermined numerical value is set and displayed in advance on the counter, and the moving body moves a predetermined distance based on establishment of the predetermined game condition. The number of movements of the moving object is added to the value of the counter and displayed, and when shifting to the special game mode, the values are arranged in a predetermined arrangement for shifting to the special game mode and stopped. Sa The gist that it has to so that.

In such a configuration, first, predetermined counter data is set in the counter in advance and displayed on the game surface. This is set, for example, when a predetermined game condition is satisfied or when the previous variable display ends. Next, the mobile unit is caused to perform an operation of moving a predetermined distance, and the number of movements is counted. This includes, for example, a case where the number of times the rotary moving body orbits the orbit is counted, and a case where the moving body reciprocates in a rectilinear section is counted. The moving object may be actually configured as a mechanical structure, or may be a virtual moving object projected on a display device.
In addition, the case where a plurality of light sources are sequentially turned on or off and the light source blinks to give a feeling that the light is moving is also included in this case. The number of movements counted in this way is added to the value of the counter and displayed. When shifting to the special game mode, addition is performed so as to form a predetermined arrangement, that is, the number of times of movement of the moving body is determined. When it is determined to shift to the special game mode, for example, it is assumed that the counter of the initial setting is “315” of three digits. In this case, if the same number is arranged to notify the player that the game mode is shifted to the special game mode, 315 + 18 =
Since it is "333", control is performed to move the moving body 18 times.

[0008]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
Since there is an unprecedented visual effect of moving the moving body, the player can gain amusement in the game of following the movement of the moving body. In addition, the value of the second counter increases in accordance with the number of times of movement, and an unprecedented sense of expectation can be obtained in which the user gazes while comparing whether the value matches the value of the first counter. According to the second aspect of the present invention, since there is an unprecedented visual effect of moving the moving body, the player can obtain amusement in the game of following the movement of the moving body. Further, as the value of the counter increases in accordance with the number of times of movement, it is possible to obtain an unprecedented sense of expectation that the user will pay close attention to whether the value increases and forms a predetermined arrangement.

[0009]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION A pachinko machine with a type 1 starting port (hereinafter simply referred to as a pachinko machine) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below. An embodiment of a pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 1 shows a game board 3 of a pachinko machine.
It is a configuration on the game side. Illustration and explanation of the nails on the board are omitted. At the center of the game surface 3a of the game board 3, a special symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as a display device) 15 as a variable display device is incorporated. The display device 15 has a substantially disk-shaped outer shape made of a panel made of a synthetic resin. On the upper part of the display device 15, a normal symbol display device 16 is provided. Ordinary symbol display device 16 is a light emitting diode (LED)
Four hold lamps 16a to 16 serving as a hold display section
7-segment display unit 1 consisting of d and an LED as a normal symbol display unit
7. The detailed description of the display device 15 will be described later.

A first type start port 18 is provided below the display device 15.
Is arranged. A proximity switch 18a, which is a ball detecting means, is provided in the first type start port 18 (on the back side of the game board 3). A pair of opening and closing blades 19 are provided side by side at the entrance of the first type starting port 18, and an opening position for guiding a game ball,
It is possible to take a closed position at which a game ball hardly enters the first type start port 18. The display device 15 is driven based on the winning in the first type start port 18. In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls obtained by winning the first type starting port 18 is 7 / prize ball. The opening and closing blade 19 is driven by a solenoid 19a disposed on the back side of the game board 3.

A pair of passing gates 20 are arranged on both sides of the display device 15. A proximity switch 20a, which is a ball detecting means for detecting the passage of a game ball, is embedded in the gate 20 (on the back side of the game board 3). When the game ball passes through the passage gate 20, the ordinary symbol display device 16 operates. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 16 variably displays numbers from “0” to “9” and displays the segments on the 7-segment display unit 17, and displays them in predetermined numbers (“7” in the present embodiment). In case of stopping, the opening / closing blade 1 of the first type starting port 18
9 is continuously opened for a certain period of time. Ordinary symbol display device 1
Numeral 6 can store up to four times the number of times a game ball has passed through the pass gate 20, and the number of reservations is displayed on the reservation lamps 16a to 16d. Therefore, four holding lamps 16a
When the game ball passes through the gate 20 with the lights up to 16d lit.
Are not counted even when passing through, and the holding lamps 16a to 16
As long as d is lit, even if the game ball does not pass through the passage gate 20, the normal symbol display device 16 is provided for the number of times corresponding to the number of holdings.
Works. Below each passing gate 20, there is a normal winning opening 2
1 is arranged. The normal winning opening 21 is provided with a proximity switch 21a as ball detection means (on the back side of the game board 3). In the present embodiment, the number of prize balls for winning in the normal winning opening 21 is 10 / prize ball.

A large winning opening 22 is arranged below the first type starting opening 18. The special winning opening 22 is normally closed with the shutter 23 closed, and is opened when the display device 15 is operated to enter a special game state. The shutter 23 is driven by a solenoid 23a disposed on the back side of the game board 3. A V zone 24 is provided in the passage of the special winning opening 22. In the V zone 24, a proximity switch 24 serving as a ball detection means for detecting a game ball passing through the V zone 24 is provided.
a (a back side of the game board 3). In addition, a proximity switch 22a, which is a ball detecting means for detecting the entire game ball that wins the large winning opening 22, is provided. In the present embodiment, 15 prize balls per winning in the large winning opening 22 are winning balls. On the game board 3, an electric decoration 25 is arranged so as to surround the game surface and the display device 15. The lightning decoration part 25 is a transparent or translucent plastic panel, and a decoration lamp 25a made of an LED is provided on the back surface of the panel.
To 25o are arranged at predetermined intervals. Each decorative lamp 2
5a to 25o blink according to the game state. Display device 1
Above the five, four holding lamps 31a to 31d, which are means for informing of the number of stored LEDs, are provided. The holding lamps 31 a to 31 d are incorporated on the back surface of the mounting board of the display device 15. The holding lamps 31a to 31d are for displaying to the player the number of winnings counted when a new game ball wins the first type starting port 18 during the variable display.

Next, the display device 15 will be described in more detail. As shown in FIG. 1, a plurality of (16 in this embodiment) blinking lamps 32 are arranged in a circle near the outer periphery of the display device 15. Each blinking lamp 32 blinks at random in a normal game state, and when a variable operation is started on the display screen 15a based on a winning of a game ball to the first type starting port 18, a special game mode is performed according to the operation. Becomes a spin game mode for acquiring In the spin game mode, the following operation is performed. Once all the flashing lamps 32 are turned off, a certain point (for example, a vertex position) is turned on first, and then turned off after a predetermined time (several milliseconds). The next blinking lamp 32 adjacent in the clockwise direction is sequentially turned on and off in the same manner. In other words, the blinking lamp 32 is repeatedly turned on and off one after another in the clockwise direction, and it is possible to obtain a feeling as if the glowing moving body is rotating. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, the repetition of turning on / off the blinking lamp 32 in the clockwise direction is referred to as “rotation of the blinking lamp 32”, and returning to the initial position after blinking is referred to as “one rotation”.

As shown in FIG. 1, a first counter 33 and a second counter 35 are provided on the left and right of the display device 15 near the upper portion thereof. The first counter 33 displays the numerical value selected in accordance with the prize in the first-type starting port 18 immediately before the rotation game mode is entered. Second counter 35
Displays the value counted up each time the flashing lamp 32 makes one rotation. At the center of the display device 15, a display screen 15a composed of a CRT display is provided. The animations of FIGS. 2A to 5B are variably displayed on the display screen 15a based on the winning of the game ball to the first type start-up port 18. (A) The animation shows a sphere 37 in a car 36 that rises along a column 34
Is placed, and when the car 36 rises to a predetermined position, the cage 36 is broken at the root and the ball 37 inside is a gong 38 placed on the ground.
It is an animation of a series of motions of falling up. (B) The animation displays a first bar graph 39 corresponding to the value of the first counter 33,
(A) An animation in which the second bar graph 40 is displayed according to the strength of the ball 37 hitting the gong 38 as the animation progresses. The flashing lamp 32 is (a)
In the animation, the ball 37 falls and hits the gong 38, and at the same time, it is controlled to shift to the above-mentioned rotary game mode and start rotation. That is, the blinking lamp 32 is controlled to blink in synchronization with the animation (a). Basically, the strength against the gong 38 varies depending on the height at which the ball 37 falls. If the ball 37 is dropped at a higher position, the ball 37 falls at a higher acceleration on the gong 38. Therefore, (b) the second bar graph 40 in the animation
Stop position becomes higher. That is, (b) the amount of extension (height) of the second bar graph 40 of the animation is directly proportional to the position where the ball 37 falls. The player has a second bar graph 40
The number of rotations of the blinking lamp 32 can be determined on the basis of the amount of extension.

Here, when a so-called "big hit state" is given to the player, control is performed so that the variable display ends when the first bar graph 39 and the second bar graph 40 have the same length. Specifically, first, the value of the first counter 33 is determined, and the first value is set so as to correspond to the determined value.
Is displayed, and the blinking lamp 32
Is controlled to rotate by the same value as that value, and the second counter 35 is controlled to count up and stop at the value of the first counter 33 according to the rotation. On the other hand, in (a) animation, the first counter 3
The drop position of the ball 37 is determined according to the numerical value of 3, and is displayed on the display screen 15a. That is, the animation operates such that the ball 37 falls at a higher position when the numerical value is large, and conversely, the ball 37 falls at a lower position when the numerical value is small. Here, the jackpot state is a special game mode in which the big winning port 22 is opened and the prize is greatly increased in the present embodiment, and the player can acquire many prize balls as profits. on the other hand,
The case where the variable display and the rotating operation of the blinking lamp 32 are performed without causing the big hit state is referred to as “out”.

In the present embodiment, the following types are prepared as animation operations (a) and (b) on the assumption that the first bar graph 39 and the second bar graph 40 have a big hit state in which the length is the same. Have been. A. (B) The second bar graph 40 gradually expands to the first bar graph.
And the second bar graph 40 match (that is, the first counter 33 matches the second counter 35), and the operation is stopped. The speed of the blinking lamp 32 is gradually reduced from several rotations before reaching the value of the first counter 33. B. (B) The second bar graph 40 gradually expands to the first bar graph.
The second bar graph 40 temporarily stops at a position slightly shorter than the bar graph 39 of FIG. Then, the second bar graph 40 is extended again, and the lengths of both graphs 39 and 40 match. The blinking lamp 32 also stops temporarily in synchronization with this operation, but rotates again and rotates by the value of the first counter 33.
At this time, (a) the animation side also performs an operation corresponding to the length correction. The speed of the blinking lamp 32 is gradually reduced before the value of the first counter 33 is reached and earlier than A. The speed is also slow during re-rotation. C. (B) The second bar graph 40 gradually expands to the first bar graph.
The second bar graph 4 at a position slightly longer than the bar graph 39 of FIG.
0 temporarily stops, the second bar graph 40 contracts again, and the lengths of both graphs 39 and 40 match. Second counter 35
And the blinking lamp 32 rotates in synchronization with this operation to a value greater than the value of the first counter 33 and counts up. However, in synchronization with the contraction of the second bar graph 40, the blinking lamp 32 becomes the value of the first counter 33. Reverse rotation by the amount of over. The second counter 35 counts down until the value of the first counter 33 is reached. At this time, (a)
The animation side also performs an operation according to the length correction. Further, the blinking lamp 32 gradually decreases its speed from a position slower than A before reaching the value of the first counter 33. Also, the speed is slow when rotating in the reverse direction.

The following types are prepared as animation operations (a) and (b) when it is assumed that no big hit occurs. D. (B) The second bar graph 40 gradually expands to the first bar graph.
And the second bar graph 40 does not match (that is, the first counter 33 does not match the second counter 35), and the operation is stopped. The speed of the blinking lamp 32 gradually decreases from a few rotations before reaching a scheduled rotation speed (a numerical value at which the second counter 35 stops). E. FIG. (B) The second bar graph 40 gradually expands, and the two graphs 39 and 40 temporarily coincide and stop. Then, the second bar graph 40 is extended again, and the lengths of the two graphs 39 and 40 do not match. The blinking lamp 32 also stops temporarily in synchronization with this operation, but rotates again and rotates to a value equal to or greater than the value of the first counter 33. At this time, (a) the animation side also performs an operation corresponding to the length correction. The speed of the blinking lamp 32 is gradually reduced from the same time as D before reaching the scheduled rotation speed. The speed is also slow during re-rotation. F. (B) The second bar graph 40 gradually expands, and the two graphs 39 and 40 temporarily match and stop. The second bar graph 40 contracts again and the lengths of the two graphs 39 and 40 match. The second counter 35 and the flashing lamp 32 also rotate once more than the value of the first counter 33 in synchronization with this operation, but are again rotated below the value of the first counter 33 and count down again. At this time, (a) the animation side also performs an operation corresponding to the length correction. The speed of the blinking lamp 32 is gradually decreased from a time earlier than D before reaching the scheduled rotation speed. Also, the speed is slow when rotating in the reverse direction. G. FIG. (B) The second bar graph 40 gradually expands to the first bar graph.
The second bar graph 40 temporarily stops at a position where the length is slightly shorter than the bar graph 39, and extends again while the blinking lamp 32 is rotating, passing over the first bar graph 39 (that is, the blinking lamp 32). Rotates more than the value of the first counter 33). At this time, (a) the animation side also performs an operation corresponding to the length correction. The speed of the blinking lamp 32 is gradually reduced from the same time as D before reaching the scheduled rotation speed. The speed is also slow during re-rotation. H. (B) The second bar graph 40 gradually expands to the first bar graph.
The second bar graph 4 at a position slightly longer than the bar graph 39 of FIG.
0 temporarily stops and the blinking lamp 32 shrinks during rotation and becomes shorter than the first bar graph 39 (that is, the rotation of the blinking lamp 32 does not reach the value of the first counter 33). At this time, (a) the animation side also performs an operation corresponding to the length correction. The speed of the blinking lamp 32 gradually decreases from the time before D reaches the scheduled rotation speed and later than D. Also, the speed is slow when rotating in the reverse direction.

Further, in the present embodiment, the content of the big hit state is differentiated by a numerical value. P. After the special winning opening 22 has been opened, 30 seconds have passed,
Alternatively, the game is closed in any of the cases where ten gaming balls have won the special winning opening 22 within 30 seconds. If this is regarded as one round and a profit with a continuous jackpot state is provided up to a maximum of 16 rounds, the numerical value of the first counter 33 is displayed as a random number, for example, “11”, “22”, “33” or the like. Q. After the special winning opening 22 has been opened, 45 seconds have passed,
Alternatively, it is closed when either of the 20 gaming balls has won the special winning opening 22 within 45 seconds. If this is regarded as one round and a profit that the jackpot state continues up to a maximum of eight rounds is given, the value of the first counter 33 is other than
For example, “25”, “09”, “31”, etc. are displayed.
If the specified number of winnings is not reached within each opening time, the special winning opening 22 is closed once and called "punk", and the round ends. In addition, as long as the game ball passes through the V zone 24, the game can proceed to the next round. However, if the game ball does not pass, the big hit state ends in that round. Therefore, depending on the game situation, the big hit state may end without reaching the target number of prize balls. Such an end without using up all the rounds without a game ball passing through the V zone 24 is also referred to as “punk”. Further, the acquired number of rounds and the prescribed number of prizes are displayed on the display screen 15a alternately with the character of "big hit". In addition, a sound effect according to the animation operation of the display screen 15 a or the rotating operation of the blinking lamp 32 is emitted from the speaker 8.

Next, an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. A read only memory (ROM) 4 is provided in a control unit (not shown).
1. A random access memory (RAM) 42 and a central processing unit (CPU) 43 are provided. The ROM 41 serving as a first main storage device stores in advance a control program for the pachinko machine, a control program for controlling blinking of the blinking lamp 32, animation data, and initial data for executing various programs in advance. The RAM 42 serving as a second main storage temporarily stores new input data and a calculation result by the CPU 43. The CPU 43 executes various arithmetic processes based on the programs and data in these memories, and the detection values of the proximity switches 18a, 20a, 21a, 22a, and 24a as detection means. The flashing lamp 3
2 is performed. The CPU 43 also controls the speaker 8,
Display unit 15a, 7-segment display unit 17, solenoid 19a,
23a, holding lamps 16a to 16d, 31a to 31d,
The decorative lamps 25a to 25o are controlled.

The CPU 43 has various counters and a winning determination flag FE. Examples of the counter include a winning counter CV, a round counter CR, an internal random number counter CI, and the like. The winning counter CV is for counting the number of winning balls to the special winning opening 22. The round counter CR is for counting the number of rounds at the time of a big hit. The internal random number counter CI determines a jackpot. The internal random number counter CI is incremented (updated) by “1” every predetermined time (2 ms in the present embodiment). The CPU 43 extracts a random number corresponding to each counter from the random number table in the ROM 41 every time the counter CI is added. The counter CI forms a loop and returns to the initial value after each round. The winning determination flag FE is used for controlling the opening or closing of the special winning opening 22. Further, the CPU 43 has a jackpot numerical value determining random number counter RI and an outlier numerical value determining random number counter RH.
Having. Both counters RI and RH are used to determine the numerical value of the first counter 33 at the time of a big hit and at the time of a miss, respectively.

As shown in FIG. 7, in the ROM 41, when shifting to the big hit state, any one of the animation operations (a) and (b) of the above A to C is displayed on the display unit 1.
Random number table T for deciding to be displayed on 5a
1 is stored. The CPU 43 arbitrarily extracts numbers from “000” to “099” as random numbers when shifting to the jackpot state, and when the random numbers from “000” to “039” are obtained, sets A to “040”. ~ "069"
Is obtained, the above B is changed from “070” to “09”.
When the random number value of “9” is obtained, the above C is selected. As shown in FIG. 8, a random number table for determining that any of the animations (a) and (b) of the above D to H is to be displayed on the display unit 15a when no big hit occurs in the ROM 41. T2 is stored. CP
If U43 is not a big hit, "100" to "1"
Numbers up to 99 are arbitrarily extracted as random numbers,
When the random numbers of “00” to “119” are obtained, D is
If a random number between "120" and "139" is obtained, the above E
When the random numbers of “140” to “159” are obtained, the above F is obtained. When the random numbers of “160” to “179” are obtained, the above G is replaced with “180” to “199”. If a random value is obtained, H is selected.

As shown in FIG. 9, a random number table T3 for selecting the contents of the jackpot is stored in the ROM 41. The CPU 43 arbitrarily extracts numbers from “200” to “299” as random numbers when shifting to the jackpot state, and sets P to “270” when random numbers from “200” to “269” are obtained. ~ "29
When the random number of "9" is obtained, the above Q is selected.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine configured as described above will be described. The following processes are performed by an interrupt process executed every 2 ms. First, FIG.
The “big hit processing routine” executed by the CPU 43 based on 0 will be described. In step S1, the CPU 43 determines whether or not there is a prize in the first type starting port 18. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the process is temporarily terminated. If this determination condition is satisfied, a symbol display process is performed in step S2. Here, the “display screen sorting subroutine” executed by the CPU 43 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S11, the CPU 43 determines whether or not a big hit has occurred based on the value of the internal random number counter CI. If it is determined that there is a big hit, a big hit screen display process is performed in step S12. On the other hand, if it is determined that the hit is not a big hit, a miss screen display process is performed in step S13. Here, first, the process in the case of a jackpot state,
That is, the subroutine of the jackpot screen display processing will be described with reference to FIG. The CPU 43 proceeds to step S1
At 01, the process proceeds to a jackpot selection subroutine for selecting what jackpot profit is given to the player. In FIG. 13, the CPU 43 extracts one random number from the random numbers “200” to “299” by the random number extracting circuit in step S201. Next, step S202
The extracted random value gives the benefit of P "200"
Is determined to be "269", and if the determination is satisfied, a program that gives the benefit of P stored in the address nm is selected in step S203 based on the random number table T3 (FIG. 9). The probability of choosing the benefit of P is 70 percent. On the other hand, if the determination in step S202 is not satisfied, the random number value gives the benefit of Q from “270” to
It is determined to be "299", and in step S204, a program that gives the benefit of Q stored at the address nm + 1 is selected based on the random number table T3 (FIG. 9). The probability of choosing the benefit of Q is 30%. The first counter 33 based on the selected P or Q program.
Is determined based on the jackpot determination random number counter RI by another subroutine. That is, P selects a random number, and Q selects a value other than the random number.

When the type of the jackpot and the value of the first counter 33 are determined by the jackpot selection subroutine,
It returns to the big hit screen display processing subroutine of FIG. 12 again. In step S102, the CPU 43 extracts one random number from the random numbers "000" to "099" by the random number extracting circuit. In step S103, the random number is “000”
Is determined to be "039", and if the determination is satisfied, the A animation stored at the address nn is selected in step S104 based on the random number table T1 (FIG. 7). The probability of selecting the A animation is 40%. On the other hand, if the determination in step S103 does not hold, in step S105, the random number is changed from “040” to “0”.
69, and if the judgment is satisfied, the B animation stored at the address nn + 1 is selected in step S106 based on the random number table T1 (FIG. 7). The probability of selecting the B animation is 30%. If the determination in step S105 does not hold, it is determined that the random numbers are “070” to “099” and
At 107, the C animation stored at the address nn + 2 is selected based on the random number table T1 (FIG. 7). C
The probability of selecting an animation is 30%.

Next, the process returns to the display screen sorting subroutine of FIG. 11 again, and the out-of-screen display processing is performed in step S13 when it is determined that it is not a big hit. First, an out-of-number selection process is performed in step S301. Here, the value of the second counter 35 which is a combination of the value selected as the value of the first counter 33 based on the outlier value determination random number counter RH and a big hit is selected.
Next, in step S302, the CPU 43 extracts one random number from the random numbers “100” to “199” by the random number extracting circuit. In step S303, the random number is "10
It is determined whether the number is "0" to "119". If the determination is satisfied, the D animation stored in the address nn + 3 is selected in step S304 based on the random number table T2 (FIG. 8). On the other hand, if the determination in step S303 does not hold, in step S305, the random number is from “120” to
It is determined whether it is “139”. If the determination is satisfied, the E animation stored at the address nn + 4 is selected in step S306 based on the random number table T1 (FIG. 8). On the other hand, if the determination in step S305 does not hold, in step S307, the random number is changed from “140” to “15”.
In step S308, the F animation stored in the address nn + 5 is selected based on the random number table T1 (FIG. 8).
On the other hand, if the determination in step S307 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S309 whether the random number is “160” to “179”, and if the determination is satisfied, step S31 is performed.
0 and the address nn based on the random number table T1 (FIG. 8).
Select the G animation stored at +6. If the determination in step S309 does not hold, the random number is “18”.
In step S311, the H animation stored at the address nn + 7 is selected based on the random number table T1 (FIG. 8).

Next, returning to the jackpot processing routine of FIG. 10, the subroutine of the special winning opening opening process of step S3 is performed. The subroutine of the special winning opening opening process will be described with reference to FIG. This routine is displayed on screen 15
This is performed after the fluctuation stop in a. First, the CPU 43
Sets the round counter CR to "0" in step S401.
Is set, and a big hit is displayed on the display screen 15a. Subsequently, in step S402, the winning counter C
V and the winning determination flag FE are set to "0".
Next, in step S403, the CPU 43 sets the solenoid 2
3a is excited to open the special winning opening 22 (shutter 23), and the round counter CR is set to "1" in step S404.
Is added.

Next, in step S405, the winning counter C
It is determined whether or not the count value of V is smaller than the count value (Max value) set in the special winning opening control subroutine. If this condition is satisfied, step S406
Is the special winning opening 2 set in the special winning opening control subroutine.
It is determined whether the opening time of No. 2 has elapsed, that is, whether the closing time has come. In this way, the opening of the special winning opening 22 is continued unless the predetermined winning number of balls is counted after the special winning opening 22 is opened or the closing time comes otherwise. On the other hand, if the determination condition of step S405 is not satisfied or the determination condition of step S406 is satisfied, the CPU 43 determines in step S407 that the solenoid 23a
To close the special winning opening 22 (shutter 23).

Next, in step S408, it is determined whether or not the count value of the round counter CR is smaller than the count value (Max value) set in the special winning opening control subroutine. If this condition is satisfied, step S
At 409, it is determined whether or not the winning determination flag FE is "1". If this determination condition is satisfied, the process returns to step S401. On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S408 is not satisfied, it means that the game has been continued until the last round, and this routine ends once. Also,
If the determination condition in step S409 is not satisfied, it means that there is no winning in the V zone 24 in that round, and the round continuation condition is not satisfied, so this routine is also once ended.

With this configuration, the present embodiment has the following effects. (1) To the hit jackpot state, which has not hitherto existed, a jackpot state is established when the value of the first counter 33 coincides with the count value of the second counter 35 whose value is gradually incremented by the rotation of the blinking lamp 32. By adopting the transition means, an extremely novel game feeling can be obtained for the player. (2) Since the blinking lamp 32 is rotated, a visual effect that has not been provided in the past can be obtained, and the interest of the game is increased. Further, an effect is obtained as if the rotating body is rotated by controlling the light to move instead of rotating the actual rotating body.
As a result, compared to a case where a rotating body as a structure is actually rotated by a motor or the like, responsiveness is good and hard to break, and synchronization with animation is also good. (3) The rotation of the animation and the blinking lamp 32 are synchronized, and the blinking lamp 3
Because the probability of rotating 2 is closely related,
Even if the numerical value of the first counter 33 and the numerical value of the second counter 35 coincide with each other and the final goal of achieving a jackpot state cannot be achieved, it is possible to provide a pachinko machine that is interesting in playing itself and attracts customers. be able to. (4) A plurality of types of animations are prepared, and the way of rotation of the animation and the blinking lamp 32 is various so as to be hit if the player thinks he or she will miss. Therefore, the result cannot be predicted until the end of the animation in both the case of the jackpot and the case of the miss, so that the player can enjoy the variable operation to the end of each animation. (5) In the case of acquiring the jackpot state, since two different profits of P and Q are set with different probabilities, the interest of the game is further increased.

The present invention can be embodied with the following modifications. In the above embodiment, the numerical value of the first counter 33 and the second
The counter 35 is prepared to notify the player that the jackpot state has been obtained by matching them. However, as shown in FIG.
Only 1 is prepared, a certain numerical value is set at the beginning, and when shifting to the special game mode such as the big hit state, the count is increased and the blinking lamp 32 is set to, for example, "5", "5", "5". You may employ the game means which rotates. In the above-described embodiment, the second counter 35 is counted up by the rotational movement such that the blinking lamp 32 rotates in the rotational trajectory. However, the count-up may be performed not by rotation but by reciprocating motion or motion in one direction (for example, a moving body that flows one after another from left to right). In the above-described embodiment, the blinking lamp 32 as a moving body blinks light as if it is rotating, giving a sense that the light is rotating by a visual illusion.
This may be virtually variably displayed on the display as an animation on the display screen 15a. In the above embodiment, the rotation of the blinking lamp 32 was based on the fall of the ball 37 onto the gong 38 in the animation, but such a premise is not always necessary. In the above embodiment, the first and first bar graphs 39, 4
0 was displayed on the display screen 15a,
This is not required. In addition, the first counter 33 and the second
When the numerical value is visualized in the counter 35, the form other than the first and the first bar graphs 39 and 40 may be used. In the above embodiment, the first counter 33 and the second counter 35 are arranged inside the blinking lamp 32, but the arrangement is not limited to this. Further, the blinking lamp 32 may be arranged separately from the display device 15 at another position, for example, at the outer peripheral portion of the board surface. In the above embodiment, the blinking lamp 32 is rotated in synchronization with the animation a). However, it is also free to configure so as to operate independently without being synchronized with the animation. -In the said embodiment, the V zone 24 was provided.
However, the V zone 24 is not necessarily required. -The variable display operation of the display device 15 may be other than the above embodiment. The display of the display unit 15a is L in the above embodiment.
Although a CD was used, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube, and the like can also be used. The display method is also 3
It may be represented by D or a polygon. In addition, the present invention can be freely implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention.

Other technical ideas of the present invention that can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described below as supplementary notes. (1) The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the trajectory is a rotating trajectory, and the moving body circulates around the rotating trajectory, and the number of rounds is counted by a second counter. . (2) The gaming machine according to any one of Claims 1 to 2, wherein the moving object is a virtual moving object projected on a display device of the variable display device. (3) The gaming machine according to supplementary note 2, wherein the moving body moves discontinuously. (4) The gaming machine according to any one of Claims 1 or 2, or Levels 1 to 3, further comprising a level meter for the first and second counters. (5) The speed of the moving body decreases when the value of the counter data of the second counter approaches the value of the first counter as the number of times the moving body moves increases. Alternatively, the gaming machine according to any one of supplementary notes 1 to 4. (6) The moving body is movable in a reverse direction, and the numerical value of the second counter decreases with the movement. Gaming machine. (7) The movement of the moving object is operated in synchronization with an operation of a game animation projected on a display device, or the additional description 1 or 2,
7. The gaming machine according to any one of 6. (8) The gaming machine according to any one of Claims 1 to 2, wherein the player is caused to predict the value of the second counter based on a difference in the operation of the gaming animation. (9) The first and second counters are game animations projected on a display device of the variable display device, and the value of the counter data is replaced with a virtual object and displayed. A gaming machine according to any one of Supplementary Notes 2 to 8. (10) The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the first and second counters are located inside the track.

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[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIGS. 2A and 2B are explanatory diagrams for explaining an animation displayed on a display unit of the same pachinko machine, wherein FIG. 2A shows a state immediately before a ball is raised and FIG. 2B shows a first bar graph.

FIGS. 3A and 3B are explanatory diagrams for explaining an animation displayed on a display unit of the same pachinko machine, wherein FIG. 3A shows a state in which a ball is being lifted, and FIG. 3B shows a first bar graph.

4A and 4B are explanatory diagrams for explaining an animation displayed on a display unit of the same pachinko machine, wherein FIG. 4A shows a state in which a ball is falling, and FIG. 4B shows a first bar graph.

5A and 5B are explanatory diagrams illustrating animations displayed on a display unit of the same pachinko machine, wherein FIG. 5A shows a state where a ball has fallen on a gong, and FIG. 5B shows a first bar graph and a second bar graph. It is a display of a bar graph 40.

FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical configuration of the same pachinko machine.

FIG. 7 is a random number table for distributing animations according to random number values.

FIG. 8 is a random number table for distributing animations according to random number values.

FIG. 9 is a random number table for sorting types of jackpots according to random number values.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a jackpot processing routine.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a display screen sorting subroutine.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a jackpot screen display subroutine.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a jackpot number selection subroutine.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an off-screen display subroutine.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a special winning opening opening and closing subroutine.

FIG. 16 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine according to another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

15: Variable display device, 15a: Display screen, 22: Big winning opening, 32: Flashing lamp, 33: First counter, 35 ...
Second counter, 43 ... CPU, 51 ... Counter.

Claims (2)

[Claims] When a predetermined variable display is displayed on a game surface by a variable display device based on establishment of a predetermined game condition, and a transition is made to a special game mode, the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined stop display mode. In such a gaming machine, a winning ball that is normally closed is opened and a game ball is guided into the same winning port to release a large amount of prize balls. , A second counter,
A moving object that performs a moving operation is arranged, and the moving object is caused to perform an operation of moving a predetermined distance based on establishment of the predetermined game condition, and the number of times is stored in a second counter according to the number of times of movement. When counting and displaying the value in a fluctuating manner and shifting to the special game mode, the movement is performed so that the value of the second counter matches the predetermined value previously displayed on the first counter, and the operation is stopped. A gaming machine characterized by setting the number of times. 2. When a predetermined variable display is displayed by a variable display device on a game surface based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition, and the mode is shifted to a special game mode, the result of the variable display becomes a predetermined stop display mode. In such a gaming machine, a winning ball, which is normally closed, is opened and a game ball is guided into the same winning port to release a large amount of prize balls. A predetermined numerical value is set in advance and displayed on the counter, and the moving object is caused to move a predetermined distance based on the establishment of the predetermined game condition. By adding the number of movements of the same moving object to the value of the counter and displaying it, when shifting to the special game mode, the same value is arranged in a predetermined arrangement for shifting to the special game mode and stopped. Special The gaming machine to.