JP2002177503A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine generating a specific game state such as a big bonus state at a quite new occurrence opportunity and giving a sufficient feeling of satisfaction to a player unlike the conventional Pachinko game machine having a uniform game property. SOLUTION: This Pachinko game machine is provided with an arithmetic processing circuit 2 determining the game state of the Pachinko game machine according to the winning of game balls. The arithmetic processing circuit 2 is provided with a specific game state occurrence determining means (specific game state occurrence determining process A) and a winning ball number storage erasing means (winning number storage erasing process B). The specific game state occurrence determining means measures and stores the number of winning game balls and generates a specific game state when the number of winning balls reaches a prescribed value. The winning ball number storage erasing means erases the storage of the number of winning balls under prescribed conditions.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to a pachinko game machine,
More specifically, the present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that newly generates a specific game state (for example, a jackpot state).

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As is well known, the majority of pachinko gaming machines installed in halls have a symbol display device, and generate a big hit state (specific gaming state) when the symbol display device stops at the same symbol. Things.

[0003]

However, some players think that such a pachinko gaming machine is a uniform game that will be a big hit if the same symbols are aligned. The emergence of pachinko gaming machines that generate a state has been desired.

[0004] The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and has as its object to provide a pachinko gaming machine that generates a specific gaming state at a new occasion.

[0005]

A pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is a pachinko gaming machine having an arithmetic processing circuit for determining a gaming state of a pachinko gaming machine in accordance with a winning of a game ball. The game device includes an occurrence determining unit and a winning number storage and erasing unit. The specific game state occurrence determining unit measures and stores the number of winning game balls and generates a specific game state when the winning number reaches a predetermined value. The winning number storage erasing means is configured to erase the storage of the winning number under a predetermined condition.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine has a display device for displaying an effect image for producing an occurrence of a specific game state in accordance with a winning of a game ball. The winning number is measured and stored, and the winning number storage erasing means is configured to erase the storing of the winning number when the display of the effect image is completed.

[0007] Here, the display time of the effect image is randomly selected from a plurality of different times determined in advance.

Further, the pachinko gaming machine has timer means for measuring a predetermined time each time a game ball is won, and the specific game state occurrence determining means determines when the number of winnings during the measurement of the predetermined time reaches the predetermined value. It is configured to generate a specific game state, and the winning number storage erasing means is configured to erase the storing of the winning number when the gaming ball does not win during the measurement of the predetermined time.

According to another aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pachinko gaming machine having an arithmetic processing circuit for determining a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine in accordance with a prize of a game ball, wherein the arithmetic processing circuit includes a specific gaming state occurrence determining means. The specific game state occurrence determination means is configured to measure and store the number determined according to the winning type of the winning game balls, and to generate the specific game state when the winning number reaches a predetermined value. It is characterized by.

[0010]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS First, second, and third embodiments of the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram common to the pachinko gaming machines of the first, second and third embodiments, and FIG. 2 shows the contents of a main routine executed by an arithmetic processing circuit according to the first embodiment. Flowchart, FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the contents of the specific game state occurrence determination processing, FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning number storage erasure processing, and FIG. 5 is an operation executed by the arithmetic processing circuit according to the second embodiment. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing content, and FIG. 6 is a schematic front view of the game board according to the third embodiment.

In FIG. 1, one or a plurality of prize detectors 1 are each a detector for detecting that a game ball has won a prize port on a game board, and includes, for example, a proximity switch or the like. Is done.

The arithmetic processing circuit 2 includes a CPU 21 and a ROM 2
2, a RAM 23, an input port 24, an output port 25, and the like, and determines a gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine according to a winning of a game ball.

The display device 3 is different from a conventional symbol display device, and is a device for displaying an effect image for effecting the occurrence of a specific game state in accordance with a winning of a game ball.
It is composed of a liquid crystal display and the like.

The variable winning device 4 is provided on a game board,
When the arithmetic processing circuit 2 determines the occurrence of a specific game state such as a big hit state, the open / close door and the like are controlled to be in an open state in which a game ball can easily win, for a predetermined period.

The CPU 21 according to the first embodiment repeatedly executes a main routine shown in FIG. 2 at a predetermined cycle.

The main routine includes a specific game state occurrence determining process A, followed by a winning number storage erasing process B.

The specific game state occurrence determination processing A is represented by a flowchart in FIG.

In the specific game state occurrence determination processing A,
Based on a signal from the winning detector 1, it is determined whether or not the winning opening has been won (step S1). If there is no winning in the winning opening, the process proceeds to a winning number storage erasing process B.

If there is a winning in the winning opening, the content of the winning number storage counter is incremented by 1 (step S2), and it is determined whether or not the content of the winning number storage counter is a predetermined value, for example, "8" (step S3). ). If the content of the winning number storage counter is not "8", the winning number storage erasing process B
Move to.

When the content of the winning number storage counter is "8", a specific game state is generated and the variable winning device is opened for a predetermined period (step S4). Then, the winning number storage counter is cleared (step S5), and the process proceeds to the winning number storage erasing process B.

The winning number storing / erasing process B is represented by a flowchart in FIG.

In the winning number storage / erasing process B, it is determined whether or not the effect display has been completed (step S).
6). Here, the effect display is performed by the display device 3, and the display device performs the effect display by displaying an effect image for effecting the occurrence of the specific game state. The display for production is started, for example, by winning a game ball into a winning opening, and ends when there is no new winning until a predetermined time elapses, while there is a new winning during this time. It is controlled to continue in the case. The effect display is performed, for example, by displaying an image of a car race when a game ball wins in a winning opening. In this case, if a predetermined time elapses without a new prize thereafter, an image in which the car crashes is displayed as the end of the effect display.

If the effect display has not ended, the main routine ends.

If the effect display has been completed, the content of the winning number storage counter is decremented by one (step S7), and the main routine ends.

Therefore, the arithmetic processing circuit 2 starts the display for the effect when the winning opening is won, increases the content of the winning number storage counter by one, and every time a new winning is made during the display for the effect. Then, the content of the winning number storage counter is incremented by one, and when the content of the winning number storage counter reaches "8", a specific game state is generated. When the display for production ends without any new prize during the display for production, the content of the winning number storage counter is decremented by one.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine provided with the arithmetic processing circuit 2 for determining the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine according to the winning of the game ball. Has a specific game state occurrence determination means (specific game state occurrence determination processing A) and a winning number storage and deletion means (winning number storage and deletion processing B), and the specific game state occurrence determination means measures the number of winning game balls. When the number of winnings reaches a predetermined value, a specific game state is generated, and the winning number storage erasing means is configured to erase the storage of the winning number under predetermined conditions. Further, the pachinko gaming machine includes a display device 3 for displaying an effect image for effecting the occurrence of a specific game state in accordance with a winning of the game ball, and the specific game state occurrence determination means determines a winning number during the effect image display. The winning number memory erasing means is configured to erase the memory of the winning number when the display of the effect image is completed.

For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment differs from the conventional pachinko gaming machine having a uniform game characteristic in that a specific gaming state such as a jackpot state occurs due to a completely new occurrence. It can be expected that the player will be given a sufficient satisfaction.

Note that the display time of the effect image may be selected at random from a plurality of different times determined in advance. By adopting such a configuration, unexpectedness can be further enhanced. Can be.

The arithmetic processing circuit 2 according to the second embodiment repeatedly executes the arithmetic processing as shown in FIG. 5 at a predetermined cycle.

The arithmetic processing shown in FIG. 5 is composed of winning number measurement, determination of occurrence of a specific game state, and timer measurement.

In the winning number measurement, it is determined whether or not a winning opening has been won (step S11). If there is a winning in the winning opening, the content of the winning number storage counter is incremented by 1 (step S12). If there is no winning in the winning opening, the process proceeds to a specific game state occurrence determination.

In the specific game state occurrence determination, it is determined whether or not the content of the winning number storage counter is a predetermined value, for example, "8" (step S13). If the content of the winning number storage counter is not "8", the timer is counted. , While
When the content of the winning number storage counter is "8", a specific game state is generated (step S14).

In the timer measurement, it is determined whether a predetermined time, for example, 20 seconds, has elapsed since the last prize (step S15). If 20 seconds have not elapsed since the last prize, the current arithmetic processing is terminated. On the other hand, if 20 seconds have elapsed since the last winning, the content of the winning number storage counter is cleared to "0" (step S16), and the current calculation processing is terminated.

Accordingly, the arithmetic processing circuit 2 starts the timer when the winning opening is won, increments the content of the winning number storage counter by one, and there is a new winning while the timer measures a predetermined time, for example, 20 seconds. Each time the content of the winning number storage counter is incremented by one, the specific game state is generated when the content of the winning number storage counter reaches a predetermined value, for example, “8”. If the measurement of the predetermined time is completed without any new winning while the timer is measuring the predetermined time, the content of the winning number storage counter is cleared.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment is a pachinko gaming machine provided with the arithmetic processing circuit 2 for determining the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine in accordance with the winning of the game ball. Comprises a specific game state occurrence determining means (steps S13 and S14) and a winning number storage and erasing means (step S16). The specific game state occurrence determining means measures and stores the number of winning game balls, Is configured to generate a specific game state when the value reaches a predetermined value, and the winning number storage erasing means is configured to erase the storage of the winning number under predetermined conditions. The pachinko gaming machine further includes timer means (step S15) for measuring a predetermined time every time a game ball is won, and the specific game state occurrence determining means determines when the number of winnings during the predetermined time measurement reaches a predetermined value. The winning number storage erasing means is configured to generate a specific game state, and is configured to erase the storing of the winning number when the gaming ball does not win during the predetermined time measurement.

For this reason, the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment also differs from the conventional pachinko gaming machine having uniform game characteristics in that a specific gaming state such as a jackpot state occurs due to a completely new occurrence. It can be expected that the player will be given sufficient satisfaction.

The pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment is an example in which timer means is provided on a game board, and FIG. 6 shows a schematic front view of the game board.

In this game board 10, the upper winning port 1
The game balls that win 1 are stored in the gutter 12 on the back of the game board. The rotating body 13 makes one rotation for a predetermined time, for example, 20 seconds, and the game ball in the gutter 12 enters the concave portion 13a of the rotating body 13 when the rotating body 13 reaches the rotation position shown in the figure. Thereafter, when the rotating body 13 makes a half turn, the game balls in the concave portion 13a enter the winning opening 14 on the lower side of the rotating body 13, are measured and stored as the winning number in the arithmetic processing circuit 2, and are displayed on the display unit 15. The number is displayed.

Thereafter, when the rotating body 13 reaches the rotation position shown in the figure again, if the game balls are stored in the gutter 12, the game balls enter the recess 13 a of the rotating body 13 and Is rotated half a turn, enters the winning opening 14 and is measured and stored as the winning number. On the other hand, when the rotating body 13 reaches the rotation position shown in the figure, if there is no game ball in the gutter 12,
Thereafter, when the rotating body 13 rotates half a turn, the measurement and storage of the winning number is interrupted, the memory of the winning number is erased, and the display of the winning number on the display unit 15 is turned off.

When a predetermined number of game balls in the gutter 12, for example, eight consecutively enter the winning opening 14, a specific game state is generated in the arithmetic processing circuit 2, and the opening / closing door 16 of the variable winning device is opened for a predetermined period. I do.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment is configured in the same manner as the pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment except that the timer means (the rotating body 13 and the like) is provided on the gaming board 10. The timer means measures a predetermined time each time a game ball is won, and the specific game state occurrence determination means is configured to generate a specific game state when the number of winnings during the measurement of the predetermined time reaches a predetermined value; The winning number storage erasing means is configured to erase the storing of the winning number when the gaming ball does not win during the predetermined time measurement.

Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment also differs from the conventional pachinko gaming machine having a uniform game characteristic in that a specific gaming state such as a jackpot state occurs due to a completely new occurrence. It can be expected that the player will be given sufficient satisfaction.

Although not shown, the pachinko gaming machine of the fourth embodiment has a plurality of winning ports, for example, a, b, c, d on a gaming board.
The winning number is increased by +2 when the winning opening a is won, the winning number is increased by one when winning the winning opening b, the winning amount is decreased by one when winning in the winning opening c, and the winning amount is reduced by winning the winning opening d. 2 is set, and when the winning number reaches 8, a big hit state is generated. In this case, during the game, the value for increasing or decreasing the winning number may be changed (for example, +5 when winning in winning opening a, -3 when winning in winning opening b, and -3 when winning in winning opening c). -4 at the time of winning, winning opening d
Change to +1 when winning. ).

Also according to the pachinko gaming machine of the fourth embodiment, unlike a conventional pachinko gaming machine having uniform game characteristics, a specific gaming state such as a jackpot state occurs due to a completely new occurrence. It can be expected that the player will be given a sufficient satisfaction.

[0046]

According to the present invention, a specific gaming state such as a jackpot state is generated by a completely new occurrence trigger, so that unlike a conventional uniform pachinko gaming machine, sufficient fun is given to a player. Can be expected.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram common to pachinko gaming machines according to first, second, and third embodiments.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing the contents of a main routine executed by the arithmetic processing circuit according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing a specific game state occurrence determination process.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of a winning number storage erasure process.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a content of an arithmetic processing executed by an arithmetic processing circuit according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a schematic front view of a game board according to a third embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 2 Arithmetic processing circuit 3 Display device A (S13, 14) Specific game state occurrence determining means B, S16 Winning number storage / erasing means 13, etc. (S15) Timer means

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A pachinko gaming machine comprising an arithmetic processing circuit for determining a gaming state of a pachinko gaming machine in accordance with a winning of a game ball, wherein the arithmetic processing circuit comprises a specific gaming state occurrence determining means and a winning number storage erasing means. The specific game state occurrence determination means is configured to measure and store the number of winning game balls, and to generate a specific game state when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined value. A pachinko game machine configured to erase the storage of the winning number under a predetermined condition. 2. A display device for displaying an effect image for producing an occurrence of a specific game state according to a winning of a game ball, wherein the specific game state occurrence determination means measures and stores the number of winnings during the display of the effect image. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning number storage erasing means is configured to erase the storing of the winning number when the display of the effect image is completed. 3. The pachinko game machine according to claim 2, wherein the display time of the effect image is randomly selected from a plurality of different times determined in advance. 4. A timer means for measuring a predetermined time every time a game ball is won, wherein the specific game state occurrence determining means generates a specific game state when the number of winnings during the measurement of the predetermined time reaches the predetermined value. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning number storage erasing means is configured to erase the storing of the winning number when the game ball does not win during the measurement of the predetermined time. Gaming machine. 5. A pachinko gaming machine having an arithmetic processing circuit for determining a gaming state of a pachinko gaming machine in accordance with a winning of a game ball, wherein the arithmetic processing circuit includes a specific game state occurrence determining means, and the specific game state occurrence determining means. A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to measure and store a number determined according to a winning type of a winning game ball, and to generate a specific gaming state when the winning number reaches a predetermined value.