JP2002210125A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a configuration that a pattern variation form and a pattern determination process are full of changes and a sustainable game is provided. SOLUTION: In the case that a start storage number displayed in a special pattern start storage number display device 8 is the prescribed one, the pattern reproduction process of stopping and holding a part of patterns and varying, establishing and displaying only the other patterns is executed in the pattern variation process of the next time at all times or in the case that an additional condition is satisfied. Thus, the pattern variation form and the pattern determination process become full of changes and the sustainable game is provided.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a special game operation in which a predetermined gain is provided to a player when a combination of symbols determined and displayed on a symbol display device has a predetermined winning symbol mode. The present invention relates to a pachinko game machine to be executed.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, a symbol starting area for detecting passing of a game ball, and storing and holding game balls passing to the symbol starting area up to a predetermined starting memory number, and starting. A starting storage device that sequentially stores and consumes the stored number, a starting storage number display device that displays the starting storage number up to a predetermined number based on the starting storage of the starting storage device, and a game ball passing or starting storage to a symbol starting region. A symbol control means for starting to fluctuate the symbols due to the start memory number exhaustion of the device, stopping and fixing the symbols, and when the combination of the symbols confirmed and displayed on the symbol display device is a predetermined hit symbol mode A pachinko gaming machine that performs a special game operation that provides a predetermined gain to a player is well known. These include a so-called type 1 pachinko game machine and a type 3 pachinko game machine.

Here, the first-type pachinko gaming machine includes a symbol display device having a plurality of symbol display portions for variably displaying symbols, and a variable winning device having a variable winning opening controlled to be opened and closed by opening and closing pieces. And a symbol control means for starting and stopping a display symbol to be changed due to a game ball passing to a special symbol starting area provided on the game board surface, and stopping and fixing the symbol. Is displayed, the opening of the variable winning opening of the variable winning device and the closing of the variable winning opening due to the passage of a predetermined time limit of the variable winning opening or the expiration of a specified number of winnings within the predetermined time limit are sequentially performed. A special game operation is performed in which the opening / closing round that occurs is repeated up to a predetermined limit number of times with a continuation condition that a game ball passes through a specific area provided in a variable winning opening.

Further, the third-type pachinko gaming machine has a symbol display device for displaying a symbol in a variable manner, a symbol starting area for detecting the passage of a ball, and opening / closing control of an opening so that the ball can pass to a special operation area inside the pachinko machine. An ordinary electric accessory that converts between a state and an impossible state, and an accessory that includes a variable winning opening that is controlled to be opened and closed, and controls inflow to a specific area that opens the variable winning opening as the ball passes. When the symbol of the symbol display device is fluctuated due to the passing of the game ball to the symbol starting area, the symbol is changed and the symbol is displayed in a fixed manner. A special game operation is executed in accordance with the ball passing to the special operation area, and the special game operation is performed by driving the accessory to allow the ball to pass to the specific area, and Each pass passes through the opening and closing of the variable winning opening Made the opening and closing round is that the made repeated several times.

[0005]

By the way, in a conventional pachinko gaming machine, as the above-mentioned symbol variation mode, when the symbol stops after the variation, the symbol is generally fixed as it is in sequence. . For this reason, the pattern was changed only in one pattern, with little change. Also, once each symbol is displayed, it is determined, and the expectation of the player is once completed there, and there is no sense of persistence in the game,
There was also a problem of lack of interest.

An object of the present invention is to provide a structure in which the symbol variation mode and the symbol determination process are rich in changes and the game has a sense of continuity.

[0007]

According to the present invention, in the above-described pachinko game machine, when the number of stored memories is a predetermined number of conditions, a part of the stopped symbols is stopped and held in the next symbol changing stroke. In addition, a symbol reproduction process for changing and confirming and displaying only the other symbols is always executed or when an additional condition is satisfied. Since the symbol reproduction process is performed as described above, the advantageous symbol is stopped and held as described later, and the symbol is reproduced, so that the possibility of a big hit can be improved on the surface. Give rise to expectations.

Here, the predetermined condition number can be set when the number of start storages is equal to or more than a predetermined number. For example, in the case where the number of starting memories is equal to or more than a predetermined number, such as three or more, the symbol reproduction process changes only some symbols,
The time required for determination is shortened, and the same effect as the so-called time-saving function for shortening the fluctuation time is produced, thereby making it possible to suppress the invalidation of the memory due to the full memory as much as possible.

[0009] The predetermined condition number can be set when the number of stored memories is equal to or less than a predetermined number. If the number of starting memories is small, the game is likely to be out of order as well as immediately after the start of the game. In this case, the possibility of a big hit is apparently improved by the symbol reproduction process, and the player's willingness to play the game is improved. Can be stimulated.

[0010] Furthermore, the case where the number of starting storages is a specific number can be set as a predetermined condition number. For example, if the symbol reproduction process can be executed only when the number of starting memories is three, the player can perform a strategic game operation such as performing a hitting operation so that the number of starting memories is maintained at three. Will stimulate.

Here, the specific number may be the maximum value of the number of start storages. That is, the symbol reproduction process is executed only when the memory is full. In this full state, even if a game ball passes through the starting area, it is invalidated without being stored. Therefore, as the compensation, the symbol reproduction process can be executed. Further, in this case, a time saving effect is produced in the same manner as described above, and invalidation of the memory can be suppressed as much as possible.

The starting memory number is a specific number, and the starting memory number is 0.
Including That is, the symbol reproduction process may be executed only when there is no start memory. This is because, in the same manner as in the case where the number of start storages is equal to or less than the predetermined number, in such a state, the game is often in an abnormal state, so that the symbol reproduction process is executed as an operation to encourage the player. Things.

[0013] Here, when the fluctuation stops in the reach symbol mode, in the next symbol fluctuation process, the symbol design of the stopped symbols is stopped and held, and only the other symbols are fluctuated and the symbol reproduction process is performed for final display. A configuration is proposed to do so. That is, in the case of the out-of-reach design mode, only the non-uniform design is changed next time. In this way, the player has the impression in the last time that the character has come off by the off-reach design mode, but since the player is played back based on the off-reach design mode, the player has a sense that a re-chance has been given. .

[0014] Further, when a variation including a specific advantage symbol which is more advantageous than a normal symbol such as an almighty symbol having all symbol functions or a grouping symbol having a plurality of symbol functions is stopped, the next symbol is stopped. In the variable process,
There is proposed a configuration in which a specific advantageous symbol is stopped and held preferentially among the stopped symbols, and only the other symbols are fluctuated and a symbol replaying process is performed for final display. In addition, the specific advantageous symbol may be a probability variation symbol in which if the symbol has a big hit, the hit probability increases next time. Even if such a specific advantageous symbol is stopped and held the next time alone, a sense of expectation can be generated for the player.

[0015] The symbol reproduction process may not be executed except when the above-mentioned reach symbol mode or the specific advantageous symbol is generated. It should be noted that, no matter how the pattern is stopped, it may be always executed as long as the number of start storages satisfies the additional condition. Even in this case, effects such as a reduction in working hours can be obtained. Except when the reach symbol mode or the specific advantageous symbol occurs, a symbol in a predetermined symbol region such as a symbol stopped first is always stopped and held, or a symbol in a symbol region selected by lottery is stopped and held. Such a configuration is proposed.

Further, in each of the above-described configurations, the number of consecutive executions of the symbol reproduction process can be set to a predetermined maximum number of times. For example, in the configuration in which the symbol reproduction process is executed when the above-mentioned out-of-reach symbol pattern is achieved, three times are set when the reach is reached at “7”, and three times when the reach is reached at “3”. The symbol reproduction process may be successively performed twice when the jackpot does not become a big hit.

[0017]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a so-called first-class pachinko gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board 1 of a pachinko gaming machine. FIG. 2 shows a center case 4 provided at the center of the inside rail of the game board 1.
FIG. Here, a special symbol display device 6 including a liquid crystal display, a CRT display, a dot matrix or a 7-segment indicator is provided in the center case 4. Three special symbols A, B, and C are displayed in a display area F of the special symbol display device 6. This special design A, B,
For C, any of a number group consisting of ten numbers “0” to “9”, an almighty symbol x, and a plurality of grouping symbols y is displayed. The front portion of the special symbol display device 6 serves as a pass area for game balls, and the balls entering from the inflow ports 5 and 5 formed on both sides of the center case 4 form the front portion of the special symbol display device 6. Via the normal electric winning port 15 to be described later.

On both lower sides of the center case 4, there are provided start-up memory number display devices 8 each composed of four pilot lamps. This starting storage number display device 8 displays the number of balls stored in the starting storage device constituted by a partial area of the storage device RAM shown in FIG. Further, on the upper portion of the center case 4, a normal symbol display device 10 including three LEDs is disposed. The three LEDs blink sequentially to indicate various combinations of lighting modes. When the lighting mode is a predetermined hit mode, the normal electric winning opening 15 is opened. The ordinary symbol display device 10 may be constituted by a liquid crystal display, one or a plurality of 7-segment indicators, or the like, and the hit or miss may be determined based on the display contents.

Further, a normal symbol start storage number display device 12 comprising four pilot lamps is provided immediately below the normal symbol display device 10, and a predetermined number of ball detection signals from the normal symbol start switch are provided. Storage device R as upper limit
When the data is stored in a partial area of the AM, the number of stored data is displayed.

On the other hand, on both sides of the center case 4, ordinary symbol operation gates (ordinary symbol starting areas) 13 are provided, and when the game balls pass, the ordinary symbol operation gates 13, 13 are provided.
When the ball detection signal is generated from the normal start switch S2 (see FIG. 4) built in the common symbol 13, the symbol design of the ordinary symbol display device 10 fluctuates.

In addition, at the position directly below the special symbol display device 6, the inside is a special symbol starting area 14, and the opening degree of the starting area (also used as a winning opening) is changed by opening / closing wing pieces so as to change the opening degree of the ordinary electric winning port 15. Are arranged. Then, when the display result of the ordinary symbol display device 10 is in the predetermined hit state as described above, the opening / closing wing piece is expanded for about 0.2 seconds,
The degree of opening of the special symbol starting area 14 is expanded so that the ball easily enters. A special symbol start switch S1 such as a photoelectric switch or a limit switch is provided in the normal electric winning opening 15.
(See FIG. 4), and special symbols A, B, and
C is variably displayed, and a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed.

As shown in FIG. 3, a variable winning opening 23 having a specific area 25 and a normal area 26 is disposed below the ordinary electric winning opening 15, and the opening / closing piece 24 is connected to a large winning opening opening solenoid (see FIG. 3). A variable winning device 22 is provided for converting the variable winning opening 23 into one of an open state and a closed state by opening and closing control according to FIG. The variable winning device 22 includes a front plate 27 and a guide frame 28. The front plate 27 is provided with a variable winning opening 23 and an opening / closing piece 24 for opening and closing the variable winning opening 23. Body 28
Is provided with a specific area 25, a normal area 26, and a guide member 29 for guiding a game ball flowing from the variable winning opening 23 to either the specific area 25 or the normal area 26. Then, the special symbol display device 6 is displayed in a predetermined combination, and when a big hit occurs, the opening / closing piece 24 is opened, and in the opened state, the upper surface of the opening / closing piece 24 performs a guiding action, and guides the game ball to the variable winning opening 23. At the same time, when a game ball enters the specific area 25, it is possible to shift to the next opening / closing round, and a continuous opening operation is performed to provide a predetermined gain to the player.
The variable winning device 22 executes a special game operation to be described later. The variable winning port 23 has a specific area switch S3 for detecting a game ball entering the specific area 25 as shown in FIG. And a winning ball detection switch S4 for counting the number of winnings during a big hit. Here, the accessory continuous operation switch, together with the specific area switch S3,
It also has a function as a count switch that counts the spheres that have entered the specific area.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine will be described. When a game ball flows in from the special symbol starting area 14,
The special symbol display device 6 is driven together with the supply of the prize ball.
When the ball passes continuously, the ball detection by the start switch is stored in the start storage device (RAM), and based on the storage, the LED of the start storage number display device 8 is sequentially turned on as described above, Held up to four times. Each time the symbol starts to change, the LED is turned off, and the number of memories decreases.

When the symbol display device 6 is driven, the special symbols A, B, and C start to fluctuate in accordance with a predetermined symbol permutation. Usually, when about 6.5 seconds or more have elapsed, the symbols A, B, and C are arranged in the order of the special symbols A, B, and C. Fluctuation stops. And special design A, B,
When C becomes the same symbol combination as described later,
A big hit occurs and the sound generator (see Fig. 4)
Emits a fanfare, a special game operation is started, and a special winning opening opening solenoid (see FIG. 4) is driven.
The opening / closing piece 24 is tilted forward to open the variable winning opening 23, and an opening / closing round is executed. This opening and closing round,
The predetermined time limit (25 seconds) elapses or continues within the predetermined time limit until 9 or 10 game balls are detected by the winning ball detection switch S4. As described above, the vehicle passes through the specific area 25 of the variable winning opening 23,
When the specific area switch S3 is turned on, the condition for the next opening / closing round is satisfied, the opening / closing piece 24 is once driven to close, and one round ends. Then, after the operation is completed, the variable winning opening 23 is opened again, and the process proceeds to the next opening / closing round. In this way, the opening and closing rounds are repeated up to 16 times, and the continuous opening operation of the variable winning opening 23 occurs, and a predetermined gain is provided to the player. Here, the accessory continuous operation switch also has a function as a count switch for counting the number of balls that have entered the specific area, in addition to the specific area switch S3.
The sound generator is connected to the central control unit CPU, receives sound data, and outputs the sound data to the amplifier, whereby sound is emitted from each speaker.

Further, in this game operation, when the special symbols A, B, C become a big hit with a specific symbol (odd number symbol), after the big hit game is over, the winning probability of the symbol is high (1/1). 60). In addition, when a big hit occurs in an even symbol, the hit probability of the symbol becomes a low probability (1/300) after the end of the big hit game. Such a probability state continues until the next jackpot occurs.

The symbol control means of the symbol display device 6 and the ordinary symbol display device 12 is a central control device CP shown in FIG.
It is configured by a game control device 80 (microcomputer system) composed of U or the like. The configuration and control mode will be described.

The central control unit CPU executes a control operation according to a predetermined procedure, and is connected to a storage device ROM for storing an operation program and a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data as needed. Storage device RO
M stores fixed data such as a control program, a random number table, a big hit game pattern, a display pattern of lamps and LEDs, and a sound generation pattern for generating a sound effect from a speaker. Then, the above-mentioned various random numbers are stored in the random number table, whereby each lottery is performed in accordance with each of the above-described steps.

The central control unit CPU has an input port.
Special symbol starting switch provided in the symbol starting area 14
Switch S₁ , Normal symbol start switch S_Two , Specific area switch
H (switch for continuous operation of the role) S_Three , Winning ball detection switch
S_Four Are connected and the signal sent from each switch is
Waveform shaping by the shape shaping circuit and input to the central control unit CPU
Is transmitted as force data, and the information is stored in the storage device RAM.
It is memorized. Displayed in the symbol display device 6 in the storage device RAM
That determines the stop display mode of the special symbols A, B, and C
Storage area for temporarily storing data, etc., and a soft timer.
Register area and work area of game control device 80
A is provided. This storage device RAM has a memo
Information that specifies the address to read or write data to
Address bus (not shown) to communicate
Exchange of data between CPU and storage device ROM, RAM
Is connected to the data bus. Furthermore, memory
The special symbol start switch S
₁ , Normal design start switch S _Two Predetermined ball detection signal from
The number (four) is stored as a limit.

Further, the central control unit CPU is connected with peripheral devices such as a symbol control unit 81 which is controlled via an output port, the various solenoids described above, the starting storage number display devices 8 and 12, and decorative lamps / LEDs. . The symbol control device 81 constitutes symbol control means for executing a symbol variation mode executed on the screen of the symbol display device 6 together with the central control device CPU and the like. The symbol control device 81 includes an LCD variable display CPU and a driver, and the driver is connected to the symbol display device 6 composed of a liquid crystal display so as to control the symbols. This symbol control device 81
The storage device (not shown) stores fixed data such as variable display data to be displayed on the liquid crystal display (symbol display device 6), its display pattern, and a big hit display mode. Further, image processing data for executing the symbol reproduction process according to the main part of the present invention is stored.

In addition, as described above, the central control unit CPU is connected to the sound generator which receives the sound data and outputs it to the amplifier. Further, as will be described later, a timer TM for measuring the time from the start of the special game operation to the expiration of the winning of the specified number 10 is connected.

Next, the symbol control of the symbol display device 6 by the symbol control device 81 will be described. The above-mentioned storage device ROM stores a special jackpot random number K composed of 900 frames from 0 to 899. Here, at the time of low probability in the normal gaming state, the jackpot special random number K is K = 7,347,647, which is the jackpot. That is, the jackpot probability is 3/900 =
1/300. Also, at high probability, K = 7,77,1
37, 197, 247, 347, 407, 457, 50
7,577,607,647,707,767,847
In the case of, it will be a big hit. That is, the jackpot probability is 1
5/900 = 1/60. And the rest is lost.

In the storage device ROM, a jackpot symbol random number L selected based on the result of the jackpot special random number K and a lost symbol random number Ma, Mb, Mc are stored, and a symbol to be a stop symbol is determined based on the hit and lost. I do. Furthermore, a reach random number N of 0 to 28 is stored in the storage device ROM. Since the reach random number N includes a plurality of types of special reach variation modes having different variation modes from those in the non-reach state, the reach random number N determines which reach variation mode to perform the reach operation. Is selected in the case of, and in the case of a lost design and A = B. As the special fluctuation mode, there are various fluctuation modes such as long reach, low speed scrolling, reverse running, acceleration stop from low speed running, and reversal of symbols.

Next, a symbol display mode using each of the above random numbers will be described. First, a special jackpot random number K is selected at the same time as the ball passes through the symbol starting area 14, and a hit or a loss is determined. In this process, if the number of start memories displayed on the start memory number display device 8 is full (four), it is invalidated even if a ball passes through the symbol starting area 14 or the ball is changed. If it is in the middle, processing such as adding one to the number of start storages is performed. Then, the special symbol display device 6 fluctuates based on the ball passing into the symbol starting area 14 or the subtraction of the number of starting memories.

Then, a special random number K for the jackpot is drawn,
If this is a predetermined random number value, it will be a big hit. here,
As described above, at the time of low probability in the normal gaming state, the jackpot probability is 1/300. Also, 1/6 at high probability
0. The special symbols A, B, and C are changed with the generation of the ball detection signal from the start switch, or when the ball is stored in the start storage device, and the jackpot shown in FIG. A winning symbol is determined by selecting a value from the symbol random number L. Further, the reach random number N is drawn by lot, and it is determined in which special variation mode the reach operation is performed. Here, the jackpot symbol random number L is composed of a predetermined number of frames, and a winning symbol corresponding to the frame is selected. If this random number is an odd number (the stop symbol also corresponds to this number), the stop symbol becomes a hit with the specific symbol, and after the jackpot game ends, the probability becomes high until the next jackpot occurs.

Then, the special symbols A and B are sequentially circulated and stopped, and are brought into a reach state so as to be in the same symbol, and after executing a predetermined special operation form designated by the reach random number N, the special symbol C is executed. Is stopped, and the combination of the same symbols predetermined by the big hit symbol random number L is displayed on the special symbols A, B, and C so that the winning symbol mode is achieved. And it becomes a "big hit"
The operation of the variable winning device 23 described above is performed.

On the other hand, if K is not a hit frame, a loss occurs, the special symbols A, B, and C are changed, and random numbers Ma, Mb, and Mc are sequentially selected, and the special symbols A, B, and C are lost. indicate. At this time, when the symbol selected from the lost symbol random numbers Ma and Mb becomes the special symbol A = B (including the grouping symbol y) or includes the almighty symbol x, the reach operation is performed. If a winning symbol is obtained, a lost symbol random number is selected again so that a lost symbol mode is obtained.

On the other hand, in the case where the symbol display device is variably displayed with the storage of the start storage device, there is a limit (usually four) in the number of start memories of the start storage device.
If this number is exceeded, even if there is a ball detection signal from the start switch, it becomes invalid. Therefore, in order to reduce the occurrence of invalid spheres due to such a full memory, it is desired that the number of starting memories be quickly consumed. Therefore,
Immediately after the jackpot (special game operation) is completed, a symbol fluctuation time shorter than the normal symbol fluctuation time is selected, and the fluctuation shortening operation (time saving) is executed for the special symbols A, B, and C. I have. That is, the fixed variation time of the special symbols A, B, and C (fixed time excluding the time required for symbol alignment) is normally 6 seconds, but is reduced to 2 seconds. The time-saving state is controlled by the number of times of change, and when a big hit occurs in an odd number, for example, after the end of the special game operation, a change reduction operation is executed until the next big hit occurs.

Next, the normal symbol operation will be described. When a game ball passes the normal symbol start gate 13, the game ball is detected by the normal start switch (see FIG. 4). When a ball is detected by the normal start switch, the normal symbol display device 10
Normal symbols fluctuate. This ordinary design is composed of three LEDs of left red, middle green and right red. When a ball is detected by the normal start switch while the normal symbol display device 10 is fluctuating or the normal electric accessory 15 is open, the ball detection is stored in a normal start storage device (RAM), and the number of stored balls is stored. LE of the normal symbol start storage number display device 12 with the digestion of
D is turned on, and usually turned off each time the symbol starts to change, and the number of stored items is displayed. Note that the maximum number of stored symbols in the normal symbol start storage number display device 12 is four, and any more than that is invalidated.

After the normal symbol display device 10 stops changing or after the opening operation of the normal electric accessory 15 is completed, the normal symbol display device 10 starts to change again based on the start memory displayed on the normal start memory number display device 12. I do. Ordinary symbol display device 1
In the normal state after the start of the fluctuation of 0, the fluctuation stops after a lapse of about 30 seconds or more. Be released.

On the other hand, during the above-mentioned variation reducing operation of the special symbol display device 6, the variation time of the ordinary symbol display device 10 is also reduced from the normal state of about 30 seconds, and the variation stops after about 5 seconds. That is, it is in a predetermined advantageous state. At the same time, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory 15 is extended from about 0.2 seconds to about 3 seconds.

The symbol pattern displayed when the ordinary symbol display device 10 stops changing is determined by the random number P per ordinary symbol stored in the storage device ROM composed of frames from "0" to "20". That is, when a ball is detected by the ordinary start switch, a random number value is selected from the random number P per symbol, and the content is stored.
At the same time as the start of fluctuation, the stored contents are examined and "3"
If it is any one of ~ 20, it is determined to be a hit. In the case of this hit, the stop mode is determined by the hit ordinary symbol random number Q, and at least one of the left red and the right red is turned on. In case of loss, medium green LED
Only the LED is turned on.

As described above, the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment has a high probability state in which the special symbol has a high probability of being a big hit, a special symbol time reduction state in which the special symbol has a short fluctuation time, and a short fluctuation time in the ordinary symbol. Various gain contents that are advantageous to the player after the end of the special game operation, such as a normal symbol time reduction state and a state in which the normal electric accessory is opened for a long time, appear.
On the other hand, a state in which no gain is provided occurs as a normal state.

These gain contents are related to the symbol contents in the jackpot symbol mode. That is,
The symbol form displayed in the display area F is “111”, “33”
3 "," 555 "," 777 "," 999 ", or a jackpot design including an almighty design x and a greeping design y equivalent thereto, in the special game operation, each opening and closing round prescribed winning number , The maximum opening time is 25 seconds, and after the jackpot ends, the state becomes a high probability state (1/60), and the special symbol time saving state is short, and the normal time is short. The state in which the symbol time is reduced and the state in which the normal electric accessory is opened for a long time continue until the next big hit occurs. In the case of other jackpot symbol modes, in the special game operation, each opening and closing round prescribed winning number is set to 9, the maximum opening time is set to 20 seconds, and after the jackpot is completed, the low probability state (1/30) is set.
0). Thus, the content of the gain changes according to the jackpot symbol.

Next, the main part of the present invention will be described. Normal,
If the special symbols A, B, and C displayed on the symbol display device 6 are not the predetermined jackpot symbols, the loss is determined, and the next fluctuation is the jackpot symbol random number L and the loss symbol random number Ma.
, Mb, Mc, a symbol is generated irrespective of the last determined symbol. However, the present invention, in the case where the number of start storage of the special symbol start storage number display device 8 has an additional condition, in the next symbol variation process,
Stop and hold some of the symbols in the previously determined symbol mode,
It is characterized in that a symbol reproduction process for generating a symbol mode may be executed by changing and confirming and displaying only other symbols. Since the symbol reproduction process is performed in this manner, the advantageous symbol can be stopped and held as described later, and the symbol can be reproduced, so that the possibility of a big hit can be improved on the surface. Give rise to expectations.

There are the following modes as the predetermined condition number of the starting storage number. 1) The symbol reproduction process is executed when the number of storages is equal to or more than a predetermined number. For example, when the number of starting memories is equal to or more than a predetermined number, such as three or more, a memory invalid ball is likely to be generated due to a full memory, but the symbol reproduction process fluctuates only some symbols. , The time to finalize is reduced,
The same effect as the so-called time saving function is produced, whereby the invalidation of the memory due to the full memory can be suppressed as much as possible.

2) If the number of storages is equal to or less than the predetermined number, the symbol reproduction process is executed. If the number of starting memories is equal to or less than a predetermined number, the symbol reproducing process may be executed. If the number of starting memories is small, the game is likely to be out of order as well as immediately after the start of the game. In this case, the possibility of a big hit is apparently improved by the symbol reproduction process, and the player's willingness to play the game is improved. Can be stimulated.

3) The symbol reproduction process is executed only when the stored number is full. The maximum number of storages is four, and in the case where the number of storages is full, even if a game ball passes through the starting area, the storage is invalidated unless the storage is exhausted. Therefore, as a compensation, a configuration is proposed in which a symbol reproduction process can be executed in this case.

4) The symbol reproduction process is executed only when there is no start memory. Here, the starting memory number is a specific number,
Also includes 0 starting memory. That is, when there is no start memory, the symbol reproduction process may be executed. This is similar to the case where the number of start storages is equal to or less than the predetermined number, and in such a state, the game is often in an abnormal state, so the symbol reproduction process is executed as an operation to encourage the player. Things.

5) The symbol reproduction process is executed only when the number of stored memories is a predetermined number. For example, if the symbol reproduction process can be executed only in the case of three start storage numbers,
The player stimulates a strategic game operation such as performing a hitting operation so that the starting memory number is maintained at three. For example, the player hits the ball early until the number of starting memories becomes three, and when the number of starting memories becomes three, the player hits the ball while confirming the memory digestion accompanying the fluctuation. As described above, the game is performed while being aware of the predetermined number of stored memories, and an interesting game mode can be realized. In the symbol reproduction process, a configuration that is always executed when the above-mentioned number of start storages is predetermined, and a configuration that is executed when an additional condition is provided in addition to the predetermined number of start storage numbers Is proposed. Here, in the following case, the symbol reproduction process is executed.

A) In the case of the reach design mode As shown in FIG. 5, for example, the special designs A, B, and C are "77".
When the symbol is determined at "8", the next symbol change stops and holds "77" for the special symbols A and B, and changes only the special symbol C. In this case, if the lottery random number of the special jackpot random number K selected along with the ball passing to the starting area 14 is a hit, “777” is determined based on the previous symbol information stored and held in the storage device RAM. Generate On the other hand, in the case of a loss, only the loss symbol random number Mc is drawn by lottery.
By selecting a numerical value other than “7”, a symbol such as “773” is generated. In addition, even in this symbol reproduction process,
By performing the above-described reach operation, the player's sense of expectation can be increased. In such a configuration, a special symbol A, B, or C, such as "353" or "177", is used as a reach symbol mode when any two symbols are aligned regardless of the symbol position. Is changed next time. It should be noted that a case where only the special symbols A and B are completed may be set as a reach symbol mode, and only in this case, only the special symbol C may be changed next time.

(B) When a specific advantageous symbol appears When the next specific advantageous symbol appears, even a single advantageous symbol is stopped and held. a) Almighty symbol Here, the almighty symbol x has a function of all symbols. That is, as shown in FIG.
Is an almighty symbol x and stops at "M07", only "M" is stopped and held at the next change, and the other special symbols B and C change. Then, when the special symbols B and C coincide with each other, the role of the almighty symbol x is a big hit such as “M22”. Also in this case, if the lottery random number of the special jackpot random number K selected along with the ball passing to the starting area 14 is a hit, the storage device RA
Based on the previous symbol information stored and held in M, “M2
2 "is generated. On the other hand, in the case of a losing, a losing symbol random number Mb or Mc is randomly selected to generate a symbol such as "M23". Hereinafter, the control is the same in each embodiment.

B) Grouping symbol Here, the grouping symbol y has a function of a plurality of symbols. That is, as shown in FIG. 7, “3/4” is the grouping symbol y, and has the functions of “3” and “4”. Therefore, when the vehicle stops at "3/407", only "3/4" is stopped and held at the next fluctuation, and the other special symbols B and C fluctuate. And special design B, C is "3
If it matches with "3" or "44", the grouping symbol y
The role of will be a big hit.

C) Symbol Related to Additional Gain As described above, the jackpot symbol is provided with a gain such as a probability or a time reduction depending on the content. In the above-described embodiment, the above-mentioned gain is provided after the end of the special game operation (big hit operation) only when the big hit symbol is an odd number. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 8, the next time only the other symbols B and C are changed only when the special symbol A is an odd symbol (for example, “183”) or a symbol related to a specific gain. ,
In the case of "111", the jackpot is a big hit, and after the end, a gain such as a probability or a time saving is provided.

(C) In the case where the reach symbol mode and the specific advantageous symbol are mixed, as shown in FIG. 9, when the reach symbol mode and the grouping symbol y are confused, the same symbol constituting the reach symbol mode is prioritized. . As shown in FIG. 10, when the almighty symbol x and the two grouping symbols y are confused, one of the grouping symbols y is changed again. In this way, a priority order is determined for each reach symbol mode and specific advantageous symbol, and control is performed when confusion occurs.

D) Repetition restriction of symbol variation process In the symbol reproduction process, a predetermined upper limit number of times (usually once) is performed. Especially when there is no additional condition, it is necessary to set the upper limit number. Here, the upper limit number of times may be determined in association with a predetermined symbol mode. For example, in the configuration in which the symbol reproduction process is executed when the above-mentioned out-of-reach symbol pattern is achieved, three times are set when the reach is reached at “7”, and three times when the reach is reached at “3”. The symbol reproduction process may be successively performed twice when the jackpot does not become a big hit. In addition, random numbers may be drawn and the reproduction may be performed up to the maximum number of times selected based on the result.

In the above-described configuration, the symbol reproducing process may be performed only when the reach symbol mode and the specific advantageous symbol appear, but the symbol reproducing process may be always executed. Even in this case, effects such as a reduction in working hours can be obtained. Unless this reach symbol mode or the specific advantageous symbol occurs, the symbol of the predetermined symbol area such as the special symbol A which stops first is always stopped and held, or the symbol of the symbol area selected by lottery is stopped. A configuration such as holding is proposed.

Other additional conditions to be added to the predetermined condition number of the starting storage number include a case where the total number of prize balls and the cumulative number of hit balls are equal to or more than a predetermined number or less than a predetermined number, or a case where a predetermined big hit symbol is generated. After that, various examples are proposed, for example, until the next jackpot.

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As described above, according to the present invention, when the number of starting memories is predetermined, always or when an additional condition is satisfied,
In the next symbol change process, a symbol reproduction process of stopping and holding some of the stopped symbols, and changing and confirming and displaying only the other symbols is executed. Will be varied. Furthermore, even if it is shifted in the reach symbol mode, etc., by the symbol regeneration process,
The next time, only the part will be changed next time, leaving the advantageous part of the stop symbol, and the previous chance will be able to be inherited in the next time, and the player will be able to The expectation of the jackpot is expanded, and the continuity can be generated in the symbol change. For this reason, organic continuity can be generated in the entire game, the player's willingness to challenge is maintained, and the degree of concentration on the game is improved. In particular, when the number of starting memories is equal to or more than a predetermined number or a full state, etc., under these conditions, a memory invalid ball easily occurs due to full memory, but a symbol reproduction process in which only some symbols fluctuate. As a result, the fluctuation time is shortened, and as a result, the occurrence of a memory-ineffective sphere can be suppressed as much as possible, and the same effect as the time-saving operation can be produced. Thus, the interest in pachinko games is improved.

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FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 1. FIG.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of a center case 4.

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of the variable winning device 22.

FIG. 4 is a block circuit diagram showing a microcomputer.

FIG. 5 is a symbol reproduction process pattern diagram of the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a symbol reproduction process pattern diagram of the second embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a symbol reproduction process pattern diagram of the third embodiment.

FIG. 8 is a symbol reproduction process diagram according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a symbol reproduction process pattern diagram of the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a symbol reproduction process pattern diagram of the sixth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 6 Special symbol display device 8 Special symbol start storage number display device 22 Variable winning device 23 Variable winning opening x Almighty symbol y Grouping symbol

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. A symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, a symbol starting area for detecting a game ball passing, and a game ball passing to the symbol starting area being stored and held up to a predetermined starting memory number and starting. A starting storage device that sequentially stores and consumes the stored number, a starting storage number display device that displays the starting storage number up to a predetermined number based on the starting storage of the starting storage device, and a game ball passing or starting storage to a symbol starting region. A symbol control means for starting to fluctuate the symbols due to the start memory number exhaustion of the device, stopping and fixing the symbols, and when the combination of the symbols confirmed and displayed on the symbol display device is a predetermined hit symbol mode In a pachinko gaming machine that performs a special game operation that provides a predetermined gain to a player, if the number of starting memories is a predetermined number of conditions, the next symbol variation stroke will cause U A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that a symbol reproduction process of stopping and holding some symbols and changing and confirming only the other symbols is performed, always or when an additional condition is satisfied. . 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the number of stored memories is equal to or more than a predetermined number.
In the next symbol change process, a symbol reproduction process in which some symbols among the stopped symbols are stopped and held, and only the other symbols are changed and finally displayed is executed, or the symbol reproduction process is performed when the additional condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein 3. The method according to claim 1, wherein the starting memory number is equal to or less than a predetermined number.
In the next symbol change process, a symbol reproduction process in which some symbols among the stopped symbols are stopped and held, and only the other symbols are changed and finally displayed is executed, or the symbol reproduction process is performed when the additional condition is satisfied. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein 4. When the number of stored memories is a specific number, in the next symbol change process, a symbol is stopped and held in a part of the stopped symbols, and only the other symbols are changed and displayed in a fixed manner. 2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the step is executed at all times or when an additional condition is satisfied. 5. When a fluctuation stop is performed in the reach symbol mode, a symbol reproduction process of stopping and holding a reach symbol out of stopped symbols, and fluctuating and displaying only the other symbols in the next symbol fluctuation process is executed. Claims 1 to 4 wherein
The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the above. 6. The next symbol when the variation is stopped in a symbol including a specific advantageous symbol which is more advantageous than a normal symbol, such as an almighty symbol having all symbol functions or a grouping symbol having a plurality of symbol functions. 5. The symbol reproducing process according to claim 1, wherein a specific advantageous symbol among the stopped symbols is stopped and held preferentially in the variable process, and only the other symbols are changed and a fixed display is performed. The pachinko gaming machine described in the above item. 7. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the number of continuous executions of the symbol reproduction process is limited to a predetermined number of times.