JP2002253778A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine by which a player does not feel dissatisfied in the case of executing a stored auxiliary game based on start storage after an auxiliary game or a special game is ended. SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with a start winning storage means for storing start winning for which the auxiliary game is not executed yet for the entry of a game ball to a start winning area, a standby period setting means for setting a prescribed standby period after the end of the special game until the start of the stored auxiliary game in the case of executing the stored auxiliary game based on the storage of the start winning storage means after the special game is ended and a stored auxiliary game reporting means for performing reporting regarding the stored auxiliary game to be executed later at least during the standby period.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention executes an auxiliary game in which a movable member of a variable winning device is fluctuated in a specific mode advantageous to a player based on winning of a game ball in a starting winning region. In the auxiliary game, based on the fact that the game ball received by the variable prize winning device has won a special prize area, a special game in which the movable member is variably operated in a special mode more advantageous than the specific mode is executed. Related to the gaming machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine called a so-called wing, a variable winning device having a movable member, a first starting winning opening (a starting winning area), and a second starting winning region.
The start winning port (start winning area) is provided, and when a game ball wins in the first starting winning port, the movable member of the variable winning device is opened once (for example, once in 0.5 seconds). When a game ball wins in the second start winning opening, an auxiliary game in which the movable member opens twice (for example, twice in 0.6 seconds) is performed. ing. Then, when a game ball received in the variable prize winning device due to the occurrence of the auxiliary game wins a special winning opening therein, a special game occurs, and the movable member of the variable prize winning device is opened more times than in the auxiliary game. Operation (for example, 0.5
By performing the opening operation up to 18 times per second), a player is given an opportunity to obtain many game balls.

[0003]

By the way, in the current pachinko game machine called a wing, while the above-mentioned auxiliary game or special game is occurring, it often happens that a game ball wins further to each starting winning opening. However, these start winnings are invalid with respect to the execution of the auxiliary game, that is, even if there is a start winning, the right of the auxiliary game cannot be acquired, and only a predetermined number of prize balls are discharged, so the player I was often dissatisfied.

[0004] In order to eliminate such dissatisfaction, a start prize to be won during the occurrence of an auxiliary game or a special game is stored, and after the end of the auxiliary game or the special game, an auxiliary game corresponding to the stored start prize is executed. Pachinko machines are also being considered.

[0005] However, even if a function for storing the start winning prize is provided, for example, if an auxiliary game corresponding to the stored memory is started immediately after the end of the special game, the player may know the state. Because it can not be done and causes puzzles in how to hit the ball, or because the auxiliary game of the memory is performed continuously after the special game, the auxiliary game gets into the last stage of the special game, There is a problem that the auxiliary game of the memory set to be advantageous to the player ends without making the player realize the advantageous state.

Further, when the special game is over, there are many players who temporarily stop the game (stop firing the ball), but the auxiliary game corresponding to the memorized start prize is executed after the special game is over. If you interrupt the game without noticing, if you notice the start of the auxiliary game and restart the game in a hurry, or if the delay in noticing the auxiliary game Since the game may have been completed, the player may be dissatisfied.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problem, and is intended to provide a player with dissatisfaction when executing a memory assisting game based on a start winning memory after the end of an assisting game or a special game. The aim is to provide no gaming machines.

[0008]

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a start winning area (first starting winning opening 103a, 103a).
03b, the movable member (500) of the variable winning device (102) based on the winning of the game ball to the second starting winning opening 104).
Is executed in a specific mode advantageous to the player, and based on the fact that a game ball received by the variable prize winning device has won a special prize area in the auxiliary game, the movable member is In a gaming machine configured to execute a special game that fluctuates in a special mode that is more advantageous than a specific mode, a start in which an auxiliary game has not yet been executed with respect to a prize of a game ball to the start prize area. When a start-up prize storage means (for example, the game control device 200) for storing a prize and a memory-assisted game based on the storage of the start-up prize storage means are executed after the special game,
A standby period setting means (for example, the game control device 200) for setting a predetermined standby period between the end of the special game and the start of the storage auxiliary game, and a storage executed at least during the standby period A storage auxiliary game notifying unit (information display unit 600, speaker) for notifying an auxiliary game is provided.

Thus, for example, when a supplementary game cannot be executed immediately even if a game ball has entered the starting prize area, such as during the occurrence of a special game, the starting prize is stored in the starting prize storage means. After the end of the special game, a memory auxiliary game based on the memory is executed, and a predetermined standby period is set by the standby period setting means from the end of the special game to the start of the memory auxiliary game, At least during the standby period, the notification related to the memory assisting game executed thereafter is performed by the memory assisting game notifying means, so that the execution state of the memory assisting game can be clearly distinguished from the previous gaming state. Thus, the player can clearly feel the execution of the memory assisted game. Also, for example, it is possible to prevent the firing of the hit ball from being stopped without noticing the execution of the memory-assisted game, and even if the shot is stopped, if the shot is re-launched during the standby period, the execution of the memory-assisted game can be completed. It is possible to prevent a chance of occurrence of a special game from being missed. In addition, for example, it is possible to allow the player to sufficiently prepare for the memory assist game to be executed, such as adjusting the way the ball is fired, so that the expectation for the memory assist game can be increased and the interest can be improved. Can be.

[0010] The standby period setting means, when executing the auxiliary storage game continuously based on the storage of the starting winning storage means after the end of the auxiliary game, from the end of one auxiliary game to the next storage A predetermined waiting period may be set before the start of the auxiliary game. According to this, when executing the storage auxiliary game based on the storage of the start winning storage unit after the end of the auxiliary game, the standby-time setting unit sets the time from the end of the auxiliary game to the start of the storage auxiliary game. In addition, since the predetermined standby period is set, even when executing the memory assisted game after the end of the auxiliary game, the player may be dissatisfied with the memory assisted game being executed immediately after the end of the auxiliary game. It is possible to enjoy the continuous memory assist game.

[0011] Further, the memory assisting game notifying means may notify the start timing of the memory assisting game. Thereby, the player can accurately recognize the start timing of the memory assisted game, and for example, can perform a firing operation or the like that easily wins the variable prize device in accordance with the start timing of the memory assisted game. Becomes

[0012] Further, the memory assisting game notifying means may perform a notice for notifying a start timing of a change operation of the movable member in the memory assisting game. Thereby, the player can accurately recognize the start timing of the moving operation of the movable member in the memory assisted game, and, for example, wins the variable winning device in accordance with the start timing of the moving operation of the movable member in the memory assisted game. It is possible to perform an easy firing operation or the like.

[0013] The storage assisting game notifying means may notify the start timing by numerical display or countdown by voice. Thereby, the player can make the start timing more surely recognized by the player.

Further, the gaming machine can execute a plurality of types of auxiliary games in which the movable member has a variable operation mode, and the storage auxiliary game notification means executes at least during the standby period and thereafter. The notification which can identify the type of the memory assisted game to be performed may be performed. This allows
It is possible to inform the player in advance which memory-assisted game will be performed, and to sufficiently prepare for the memory-assisted game.

Further, the memory-assisted game notifying means is constituted by information display means provided integrally with the variable winning device and capable of displaying information relating to winning of a game ball to the variable winning device. You may. Thereby, a plurality of types of information can be efficiently displayed by the information display means of the variable prize apparatus without separately providing a dedicated display means.

[0016]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows an example of the configuration of a game board of a pachinko machine as an example of a preferred gaming machine to which the present invention is applied. In this embodiment, a pachinko machine of the type belonging to the so-called "second type" is shown. Shows a game board. FIG. 2 is a front view of a variable prize device provided substantially at the center of the game board.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a game board, and an arc-shaped guide rail 101 for guiding a game ball fired from below to an upper portion of the game board is provided on the front of the game board 100. A movable member 500, a special winning opening sensor 501 for detecting a winning of a game ball to a special winning opening (special winning area) 503, a count sensor 502 for detecting a winning of a game ball to the variable winning device 102, and the like. The variable winning device 102 provided with the movable member 50 based on the winning
First start winning opening (start winning area) 1 for opening and closing 0 once
03a, 103b, 2 movable members 500 based on the winning
Second start winning opening (start winning area) 104 to be opened and closed
General winning openings 105, 106, 107 and 108, decorative lamps 124 and 125 for enhancing the effect of game play, a hitting direction changing member 126 called a windmill for giving randomness to hitting flow, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided. Have been.

The first starting winning openings 103a and 103b have:
The first start winning port sensors S1a and S1b are provided, and the second start winning port 104 is provided with a second start winning port sensor S2. In addition, each general winning opening 105,106,1
The winning sensors SS1, SS2,.
Are arranged.

In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the number of winning balls in the first starting winning opening 103a, 103b and the second starting winning opening 104 is stored in the gaming control device 200 as starting winning storing means described later. ing. The start memory display means for displaying the number of the prize memories includes the first start prize ports 103a and 103b and the second start prize port 104.
Are provided as start-up prize storage indicators H1a and H1b each including four LEDs for storing the number of prize balls to each start-up prize port up to a predetermined number (up to four in this example).

Although not particularly limited, in this embodiment, the special winning port sensor 501, the count sensor 502, the first starting winning port sensors S1a, S1b, the second
Start winning port sensor S2 and winning sensors SS1 to SSn
Etc. are constituted by a microswitch or a non-contact type sensor.

When the game ball wins these winning ports, the sensors 501, 502, S1a, S1b, S
2, a winning ball detection signal is transmitted from SS1 to SSn to a game control device 210 described later, and the game control device 210 transmits prize ball number data to a discharge control device 220.

Here, the first start winning opening 103a, 1
03b is provided with a start winning prize memory display H1a composed of, for example, four LEDs, and a winning ball to the first starting prize opening 103a, 103b is detected by the first starting prize opening sensors S1a, S1b. Then, the winning numbers are stored, and according to the stored numbers, the LED of any one of the starting winning storage indicators H1a corresponding to the winning winning opening in which the winning is made is turned on. Then, based on the start memory, the movable member 500 of the variable prize winning device 102 is operated for a predetermined time (for example, 0.
(5 seconds), and then perform the closing operation once again (one opening operation).

The second winning port 104 is provided with a starting memory display H1 comprising four LEDs, for example.
b is provided, and when the winning ball to the second starting winning opening is detected by the second starting winning opening sensor S2, the winning number is stored, and the LED of the starting winning storage display H1b is turned on according to the stored number. Is done. After the movable member 500 of the variable winning device 102 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.6 seconds) based on the start memory, the closing operation is performed twice (opening operation twice). And this movable member 5
During the opening of 00 (so-called biting operation), the player wins the variable winning device 102, and when the ball further wins in the special winning opening 503 and is detected by the special winning opening sensor 501, a big hit occurs, and the big hit control (maximum) 15 rounds).

In this specification, as will be described later, a series of games related to one or two opening operations of the variable winning device 102 due to a ball winning in each of the starting winning ports 103a, 103b, 104 is assisted. Called gaming. Further, an auxiliary game executed by winning a ball into the start winning opening 103a, 103b is defined as a first auxiliary game, and an auxiliary game executed by winning a ball into the starting winning opening 104 is defined as a second auxiliary game.

It should be noted that one prize memory is regarded as having been consumed by one execution of the above-mentioned auxiliary game, and the lit LEDs of the start prize memory display corresponding to the executed auxiliary game are sequentially turned off. To go. After that, the first
Starting winning prize ports 103a, 103b and second starting prize winning ports 104
When there is a prize, lighting of the LED in the start prize storage display corresponding to the prize port is added each time. As a result, the player can start the prize memory display H1.
From the lighting states of the LEDs a and H1b, the opening operation (opening once and opening twice) of the movable member 500 in different opening and closing modes is performed.
You can easily know how many of each remain,
The game can be continued while having a sense of expectation.

Above the variable winning device 102, there is provided an information display section 600 composed of a liquid crystal display or the like for notifying the standby state or the execution state of the auxiliary game, and below the information display section 600. The start prize memory displays H1a and H1
A start memory display unit 601 is provided as start memory display means constituted by four LEDs that perform the same function as 1b. Thus, the player can easily grasp the state of the auxiliary game and the state of the winning memory only by watching the information display section 600. The four LEDs of the start memory display unit 601 are, for example, two-color light-emitting LEDs that emit red light in the case of start memory of the first auxiliary game and light green in the case of memory of the second auxiliary game, Only the four prize memories executed first for all the prize memories of the auxiliary game are displayed in the execution order (the left-hand execution order is the execution order executed first). In the present embodiment, a two-color light emitting LED is used to make it possible to identify whether the stored content is the first auxiliary game or the second auxiliary game by changing the emission color. The storage display of the start winning prize in which the auxiliary game has not been executed yet may be displayed on the liquid crystal display by displaying a predetermined symbol or by changing the color of the symbol. Further, the start storage display unit may be constituted by 12 LEDs corresponding to the total storage number 12 of the start winning storage display units H1a and H1b.

In FIG. 2, reference numeral 700 denotes two doll-shaped accessory devices, which are rotated and driven in accordance with a game situation by driving a motor, and jump into the variable winning device. It is designed to give random movements and enhance the production effect.

FIG. 3 shows the relationship between an example of the configuration of a game control device 200 which controls the progress of a game in the game board and has a function as a start winning storage device and a standby period setting device, and input / output components. ing.

As shown in FIG. 3, the game control device 200 is a one-chip microcomputer (broadly-defined CPU) which is a semiconductor integrated circuit for controlling the accessory required for a pachinko game or the like.
A microcomputer 211 comprising a clock, a clock generation circuit 212 which divides an oscillation signal of a crystal oscillator to obtain a clock signal of a predetermined frequency, receives signals from various sensors, and drives a driving means such as a solenoid. And an input / output interface 213 for outputting a control signal to a signal or another control device.

The above-mentioned gaming microcomputer 211
Is a central processing unit (CPU) as arithmetic control means
In addition, a ROM (read only memory) and a RAM (random access memory) as a storage means, an interrupt control circuit (not shown) and the like are built in, and are manufactured as an IC for a so-called amuse chip. The program and prize ball number data required for the game progress control performed by the CPU are RO
M.

The game control device 200 has a first start winning port sensor S1 via an input / output interface 213.
a, S1b, signals from the second starting winning port sensor S2 and the winning sensors SS1 to SSn, signals from the overflow sensor 301 for detecting that the saucer is full of game balls, and game balls that can be supplied to the discharge unit 400. A signal from the hemisphere detection sensor 302 for detecting the presence or absence of the frame, a signal from the glass frame opening sensor 303 for detecting that the glass frame covering the front side of the game board 100 has been opened, and the like are input.

On the other hand, from the game control device 200 via the input / output interface 213, the starting prize memory display H
1a, H1b and the information display section 6 of the variable winning device 102
00 and a display drive signal for the start storage display unit 601, the movable member solenoid 315 and the variable winning device 102.
Signal of the motor M for driving the motor, the discharge control device 22
0, a data signal for the decoration control device 240 and the sound control device 250, and a test output unit 3 for outputting an internal state at the time of a test
A signal to an external output terminal 312 for transmitting data such as occurrence of a big hit to a management device of a game store (not shown) is output.

The gaming microcomputer 211
Is supplied with power from a power supply device 800. Further, in particular, the RAM in the microcomputer 211 is supplied with power for holding the storage from the backup means 801 provided in the power supply device 800, so that even when a power failure occurs, various types of storage such as start-up storage are provided. The contents are kept.

The emission control device 220 includes a CPU 221 as an arithmetic device, a RAM 222 as volatile storage means for storing control information, and a ROM for storing programs and the like.
223, a clock generation circuit 224 for dividing the oscillation signal of the crystal oscillator to obtain a clock signal of a predetermined frequency. The power supply device 8 is also used for the emission control device 220.
00, power is supplied from the backup unit 801 of the power supply device 800 to the RAM 222. , Various storage contents are held.

The input / output interface 225 of the discharge control device 220 includes the ball discharge motor 4 of the discharge unit 400.
01, stopper solenoid 402, first ball lending detection sensor 411, second ball lending detection sensor 412 of flow path switching unit 410, flow path switching solenoid 413, relay board 420
The first prize ball detection sensor 414 and the second prize ball detection sensor 415 are connected via the. Also, the emission control device 220
Has a CR sand unit 4 that communicates the ball lending control command
30 are connected via signal lines.

Next, with reference to the time charts of FIGS. 4 to 6, the start timing of the auxiliary game performed based on the winning storage, the information display unit having the functions of the storage auxiliary game notification means and the information display means. Display contents and the like will be described.

FIG. 4 shows symbols t1, t2, and t2 during a normal game.
As shown at t3, the timing is shown in the case where the winning of the ball is detected in the order of the first starting winning opening sensor S1a → the second starting winning opening sensor S1b → the first starting winning opening sensor S1a. Although not shown in FIG. 4, the display of the prize memory (the lighting of the LED) is performed by the start prize storage indicators H1a and H1b and the start storage display unit 601.

When there is a starting prize as shown in FIG.
In the information display section 600, the first start winning opening sensor S1
Until the timing t1 of winning the a, a call-in display during a normal game state other than an auxiliary game or a special game (for example, a message such as "welcome") is displayed as a display (1).

Then, based on the winning detection by the first start winning opening sensor S1a at the timing t1, the timing T is set.
At 1a, the first auxiliary game (single-opening auxiliary game) is started, and the "first" of display (2) is started on the information display section 600.

This auxiliary game is divided into, for example, three stages of A, B and C. The period A is a period (for example, one second) before the movable member 500 performs the opening operation, and the accessory device 7
00 and the like. The period B is a period in which the movable member 500 performs one opening / closing operation (K1) (0.5 seconds in the first auxiliary game, 0.6 seconds in the second auxiliary game), and the game to the special winning opening sensor 502 is performed. Activate ball winning. The period C is a period after the opening operation of the movable member 500 (for example, 2
Second) to monitor the winning of the game ball to the special winning opening sensor 502 and to perform the winning operation of the accessory device. In the case of the second auxiliary game, an opening break period KT of, for example, 0.6 seconds is inserted between the first opening operation (K2) and the second opening operation (K3). .

As described above, in parallel with the start of the first auxiliary game at the timing T1a, the period A (T1a to T1a) is started.
In b), the display before the conversion operation of the movable member is performed as the display (2) by the information display unit 600, for example, as a message such as "first time". Next, period B (T1b
To T1c) as the display (3), for example, “GO
! The display is performed in accordance with the conversion operation of the movable member 500 like a message such as "". Subsequently, the period C (T1c to T1
As a display (4) in d), for example, “chance!”
Is displayed after the completion of the conversion operation of the movable member as in a message such as Thereby, the player can be made to surely recognize the state in each period during the auxiliary game, and the expectation and interest in the auxiliary game can be improved.

Next, after a predetermined waiting period S (for example, 4 seconds) at the timing when the first auxiliary game ends, the timing is stored at a timing T2a based on the winning detection storage by the second starting winning port sensor S1b at the timing t2. A second auxiliary game (double opening auxiliary game) is started as an auxiliary game.

In the standby period S (T1d to T2a), the display (5) relating to the memory assist game on the information display unit 600 notifies the start of the memory assist game after the end of the assist game and also indicates the type of the memory assist game. As an identifiable display, for example, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), after displaying the message "Double opening auxiliary game. Please prepare." For one second, and then start timing of the memory auxiliary game. As shown in FIG. 7B, a countdown display starting from “3” (“3” →
"2" → "1") is displayed for 3 seconds. As a result, the player can sufficiently perform preparation for launching a ball for an auxiliary game (memory auxiliary game) to be executed thereafter, and after the auxiliary game, after a standby period S, the next auxiliary game ( By starting the memory assist game, it is possible to realize that the assist games based on the respective winning memories are sequentially performed without error. Therefore, by immediately executing the auxiliary game based on the prize memory (memory auxiliary game) after the end of the auxiliary game, it becomes difficult for the player to notice the start of the auxiliary game based on the prize memory (memory auxiliary game). It is possible to solve the problem that the auxiliary game corresponding to the prize memory set to be advantageous to the game ends without making the player realize the advantageous state.

Next, when the second auxiliary game is started as the memory auxiliary game, the display before the first conversion operation of the movable member is displayed as the display (6) on the information display section 600 during the period from timing T2a to T2b. Do, for example,
A message such as "First time" is displayed. Subsequently, during the period from timing T2b to T2c, the information display unit 600
Is displayed in accordance with the conversion operation of the movable member 500, and a message such as "GO!" Is displayed. Next, during the period from timing T2c to T2d, the display before the second conversion operation of the movable member is performed as the display (8) on the information display unit 600, and a message such as “second” is displayed. Next, during the period from timing T2d to T2e, the information display unit 60
As a display (9) at 0, a display is performed in accordance with the conversion operation of the movable member 500, and a message is displayed on, for example, "GO!" Next, during the period from timing T2e to T2f, a display after the completion of the conversion operation of the movable member is performed as the display (10) on the information display unit 600, and a message such as “Chance!” Is displayed. As a result, the player can be made to surely recognize the state in each period during the auxiliary game based on the winning memory, and the expectation and interest in the auxiliary game can be improved.

Thereafter, after a waiting period S, a timing t
The first auxiliary game is performed in the same manner as the memory auxiliary game based on the winning detection storage by the first start winning opening sensor S1a in Step 3. Although not shown in the time chart of FIG. 4, if a prize to the first start winning opening sensor S1a and the second starting winning opening sensor S1b is detected again during the execution of the memory-assisted game, a prize is won. The memory is added, and following the memory assist game, a new memory assist game based on the new winning memory is continuously executed. In addition, the start winning memory is subtracted after the execution of each auxiliary game.

Next, the time chart of FIG. 5 will be described.

FIG. 5 shows a case where the auxiliary game is started after the end of the special game based on the start winning memory generated during the special game.

For example, as indicated by reference numerals t1, t2, t3 and t4, the second starting winning opening sensor S1b → the first starting winning opening sensor S1a → the first starting winning opening sensor S1a → the second starting winning opening sensor S1b. When the winning of the ball is detected, the starting winning storage is performed, and the starting storing display (H1a, H1b) and the starting storage display unit 601 display the winning storage (LED lighting).

The special game is performed until timing T10, and during this special game period, the movable member 500 performs the opening and closing operations K11, K12, and 13. An ending period E (T9 to T10) is provided a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds before) the end timing T10 of the special game, and the display content of the information display unit 600 is changed.

The display contents of the information display section 600 during the period up to the timing T9 are as follows.
And displays, for example, the “round number” and the “count number”. In the ending period E (T9 to T10), for example, a message such as "Big hit end" is displayed as the display (12).

Then, the end timing T10 of the special game
After a waiting period S1 of a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) from
The second auxiliary game is started at timing T11 as a memory auxiliary game based on winning detection storage by the second start winning opening sensor S1b at timing t1, the movable member 500 and two opening / closing operations K21 and K22 are performed, and timing T14.
Ends the second auxiliary game.

The display content of the information display section 600 during the standby period S1 is a display (13) relating to the memory assisting game, which indicates the start of the memory assisting game after the end of the special game and can identify the type of the memory assisting game. For example, as shown in FIG.
Open twice to start auxiliary games. please prepare. Is displayed for one second, and as a display for notifying the start timing of the memory-assisted game, FIG.
As shown in the figure, the countdown display starting from "5"("5" → "4" → "3" → "2" → "1") is displayed for 5 seconds. Thereby, the auxiliary game (memory auxiliary game) is started with the standby period S1 interposed therebetween from the special game, so that preparation for launching a ball for the auxiliary game can be sufficiently performed.
Therefore, the auxiliary game for the prize memory is performed immediately after the special game, so that the start of the auxiliary game is noticed with a delay, and the auxiliary for the prize memory set to be advantageous to the player with great effort. It is possible to solve the problem that the game ends without causing the player to realize the advantageous state.

In the example shown in FIG. 5, the end timing of the countdown display is set to the start timing T11 of the second auxiliary game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and as shown in the time chart of FIG. A display may be made to notify the start timing of the moving operation of the movable member 500 in accordance with the start timing T12 of the first opening / closing operation (the changing operation) of the movable member 500 in the second auxiliary game. Further, the variable winning device does not immediately open and close the movable member 500 even when the auxiliary game is started, but prepares for opening and closing before that. The period from timing T11 to T12 in FIG. 6 is such a preparation period (period A).

A period (T) from the start of the second auxiliary game to the start of the first opening / closing operation K21 of the movable member.
In 11 to T12), a display at the start of the second auxiliary game (display before the first conversion operation of the movable member) is performed as a display (14), and a message such as "first" is displayed. Further, in a period (T12 to T13) until the second opening / closing operation K22 is started, as a display (7),
The display is performed in accordance with the conversion operation of the movable member, and for example, “G
O! The message such as "" is displayed. Hereinafter, the description of the display mode is omitted, but the display is appropriately performed according to the progress of the auxiliary game.

The progress of the auxiliary game, after the end of the second auxiliary game,
A first auxiliary game (one-time opening) as a memory auxiliary game is started at timing T21 and ends at timing T22 with a second standby period S2 (for example, 4 seconds) shorter than the first standby time interposed therebetween. By setting the first standby period> the second standby period in this way, at the end of the special game, the standby period during which the memory assisted game is started becomes relatively long, and the end of the special game can be more clearly recognized. As well as being able to sufficiently prepare for the execution of the memory assist game, the standby period until the memory assist game is started is relatively short at the end of the assist game, so that a continuous tempo assist game can be executed at a good tempo Becomes During the waiting period, a decorative lamp or LED on the game board may emit light in a predetermined manner to notify the user.

Although the description of the progress of the auxiliary game will be omitted, the auxiliary game is performed until all the winning memories based on the winning in the first starting winning opening sensor S1a and the second starting winning opening sensor S1b are exhausted. Are executed continuously.

Although the invention made by the inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the embodiments disclosed in this specification are illustrative in all points and are limited to the disclosed technology. It should not be considered a thing. That is, the technical scope of the present invention should not be interpreted in a limited manner based on the description in the above embodiment, but should be interpreted in accordance with the description of the claims. It includes all modifications within the scope of the appended claims and equivalent technology.

For example, the information display 600 is not limited to a liquid crystal display, but may be a dot matrix display using LEDs,
Any type such as L may be used.

In this embodiment, the information display 60
0 is provided integrally with the variable winning device 102 and serves also as a display for displaying information related to winning of a game ball to the variable winning device 102, but is provided in other game areas. The display related to the memory-assisted game is provided by using the existing display, or the dedicated display for performing the notification related to the memory-assisted game is provided by the variable prize winning device 1.
02 and other game areas.

Further, the notification relating to the memory assisting game may be performed by outputting a sound from a speaker as a memory assisting game notifying means provided in the pachinko gaming machine. For example, during the standby period from the speaker, “2” may be used as a sound that can identify the start of the memory assist game or the type of the memory assist game.
Start the turn-assisting auxiliary game. After the message "Please prepare," etc., a countdown may be output as a sound to notify the start timing of the memory assisted game.
In this case, the sound control device receives the sound control data from the game control device, and a predetermined sound can be output from the speaker by the sound output control of the sound control device based on the sound control data.

In this embodiment, the information display unit 600
Is controlled by the game control device 200, but a control device other than the game control device may control the information display. That is, for example, it is conceivable that the display control device is provided separately from the game control device, and the display control device performs the display control based on the reception of the display control signal transmitted from the game control device. The display control of the information display unit may be performed by an existing decoration control device (a device for controlling a decoration lamp or an LED of a game board) provided in a pachinko gaming machine.

Further, in the present embodiment, the upper limit of the number of start winnings stored in the start winning storage means is four for each starting winning opening, that is, a total of twelve, but the upper limit may be any number. This also includes cases where no upper limit number is provided.

In the present embodiment, as to how to store the memory of the start winning a prize storage means, in this embodiment, the memory assisting game is executed in the order of winning (storing order) to the respective winning prize openings. A case in which a start winning prize corresponding to a plurality of types of auxiliary games (first auxiliary game and second auxiliary game) having different modes is stored in the starting prize storing means, and the stored auxiliary game stored by the starting prize storing means is performed. In addition, a storage auxiliary game preferential execution unit that preferentially executes an auxiliary game (second auxiliary game) that is more advantageous to a player among a plurality of types of auxiliary games regardless of the storage order may be provided.
That is, for example, during the special game, the first start winning opening (first opening start opening) and the second starting winning opening (double opening start winning opening).
Are stored, and even if the first start winning port is stored first, after the special game is over, the second start winning port is stored.
The second auxiliary game corresponding to the starting winning opening can be preferentially executed as a memory auxiliary game. Thus, the second auxiliary game, which is more advantageous for the player, is executed first, so that the player's sense of expectation and the interest of the game can be improved. In addition, when an upper limit is set for the number of starting memories, the second auxiliary game which is more advantageous for the player is executed first, so that the start winning for the second auxiliary game can be prevented from being invalidated as much as possible.

Further, regarding the manner of notifying the standby period and the memory assisting game, the standby period setting means may determine whether the auxiliary game or the special game has been completed, depending on the number of memories stored in the start winning storing means. You may make it include the waiting period setting change means which changes the waiting period until a game is started. That is, for example, when the standby period setting changing unit sets the standby period after the end of the special game, the predetermined number of storages (for example,
If the number is longer than three (eg, three), the standby period (standby time) is set to a shorter period (eg, four seconds) than normal (eg, six seconds).
It is changed and set. Also, correspondingly,
The storage assisting game notification means may include a notification mode changing means for changing the notification mode according to the changed standby period. Then, the notification mode changing means can change the display at the time of starting the countdown display from "5" to "3" and start the display. As a result, even when the start winning prize memory is large due to the occurrence of a special game or the like, the memory assisted game can be promptly digested, and the player can be prevented from feeling irritated.
In addition, in the case where the upper limit of the number of start winning prize memories is provided, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a prize to a start winning prize port that has been further won during that period is invalidated by prolonging the duration of the memory assisting game. On the other hand, when the start winning prize memory is small, the memory assist game can be enjoyed over a long time.

As to the manner of setting the standby period, the standby period (first standby period) when the storage auxiliary game based on the memory of the start winning storage unit is executed after the auxiliary game is completed, and the special game is ended. After that, the standby period (second standby period) when executing the storage assisting game based on the storage of the start winning storage unit may be set to the same time.

Further, when the memory assisting game based on the storage of the start winning prize storing means is executed after the special game has ended, a predetermined waiting period is required from the end of the special game to the start of the memory assisting game. In the case where a storage assisting game based on the storage of the start winning prize storage means is executed after the end of the auxiliary game, the storage assisting game is started immediately after the auxiliary game is completed. You may do so. That is, the standby period setting means can set the standby period only after the end of the special game. Thereby, the memory assist game can be performed at a good tempo after the end of the auxiliary game, and the preparation for the memory assist game can be sufficiently made after the end of the special game.

Further, the information display means displays predetermined fanfare information when a special game has occurred, and the special game has occurred due to a memory assisting game based on the storage of the starting winning storage means. Or a fanfare information display means capable of displaying different fanfare information depending on whether the game is generated as a result of a normal auxiliary game (such as an auxiliary game which is performed immediately after a game ball has entered a starting winning opening). It may be included. For example, when a special game is generated by the execution of a normal auxiliary game, when a special game is generated (for example, during a period from a winning of a game ball to a special winning opening to a start of opening of a movable member), a “big hit occurs” Congratulations! "
In the case of a memory-assisted game, by displaying the message "Congratulations on memory, congratulations",
The game state can be clearly recognized by the player, and the interest can be improved.

In another aspect of the game content, when a special game has occurred, whether the special game has occurred due to a memory-assisted game based on the memory of the starting winning storage means, or A special game in which the value of a game related to a special game is changed depending on what has occurred as a result of a normal auxiliary game different from the auxiliary game (such as an auxiliary game that is performed immediately after a game ball enters the starting winning opening). A value changing means may be provided. For example, when a special game is generated by the execution of a normal auxiliary game, the upper limit of the number of rounds is set to 5 (or the accessory device is operated so that it is difficult to continue in rounds after 5). If the special game is set and the special game is generated by executing the memory assisted game, the upper limit of the number of rounds is set to 15
A special game set in a round (or set so that the accessory device operates so as to easily continue up to the 15th round) can be provided to enhance the interest of the game. In this case, information relating to a change in the game value of the special game may be displayed on the information display means.

[0070]

According to the present invention, an auxiliary game in which the movable member of the variable winning device is fluctuated in a specific mode advantageous to the player based on the winning of the game ball in the starting winning region, and the auxiliary game is executed. On the basis of the fact that the game ball accepted by the variable winning device has won a special winning area, a special game is performed in which the movable member is fluctuated in a special mode which is more advantageous than the specific mode. In the gaming machine, the start winning prize storage means for storing a start prize in which the auxiliary game has not yet been executed for the prize of the game ball to the start prize area, and the start prize storage means after the end of the special game. A standby period setting means for setting a predetermined standby period between the end of the special game and the start of the memory auxiliary game, when executing a memory auxiliary game based on the storage of During the standby period, the memory assisting game notifying means for notifying the memory assisting game executed thereafter is provided, so that the execution state of the memory assisting game is clearly distinguished from the game state earlier than that. This has the effect that the player can clearly realize the execution of the memory-assisted game.

Further, for example, it is possible to prevent the firing from being stopped without noticing the execution of the memory-assisted game. Even if the shooting is stopped, if the shot is re-started during the standby period, the execution of the memory-assisted game can be prevented. Since it can be made in time, it is possible to prevent a chance of occurrence of a special game from being missed. In addition, for example, it is possible to allow the player to sufficiently prepare for the memory assist game to be executed, such as adjusting the way the ball is fired, so that the expectation for the memory assist game can be increased and the interest can be improved. Can be.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration example of a game board of a pachinko machine as an example of a game machine suitable for applying the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a variable winning device of a gaming machine suitable for applying the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an entire control system provided on the back side of the pachinko machine including the back side of the gaming board.

FIG. 4 is a time chart showing an example of start timing of an auxiliary game, display contents on an information display section, and the like.

FIG. 5 is a time chart showing another example of a start timing of an auxiliary game, a display content on an information display unit, and the like.

FIG. 6 is a time chart showing another example of the start timing of the auxiliary game, the display content on the information display unit, and the like.

FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example on an information display unit.

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram showing another display example on the information display unit.

[Explanation of symbols]

 REFERENCE SIGNS LIST 100 gaming board 101 guide rails 102, 102A to 102D variable winning device 103a, 103b first starting winning opening 104 second starting winning opening 105 to 108 general winning opening 124, 125 decorative lamp 126 hitting direction conversion member 200 game control device 211 game Microcomputer 212 clock generation circuit 213 input / output interface 214 output interface 220 emission control device 221 CPU 222 RAM 223 ROM 224 clock generation circuit 240 decoration control device 250 sound control device S1a first starting winning opening sensor S1b first starting winning opening sensor S2 Second starting winning opening sensor 301 Overflow sensor 302 Half-sphere detection sensor 303 Glass frame opening sensor 311 Test output unit 312 External output terminal 315 Source for movable member H1a, H1b Start winning prize memory display M Motor 400 Ejection unit 401 Ball ejection motor 402 Stopper solenoid 410 Flow path switching unit 411 First ball lending detection sensor 412 Second ball lending detection sensor 413 Flow path switching solenoid 414 First prize ball Detection sensor 415 second prize ball detection sensor 420 relay board 500 movable member 501 special winning opening sensor 502 count sensor 503 special winning opening 600 information display section 601 start storage display section 800 power supply device SS1 to SSn winning opening sensor

Claims (7)

[Claims] 1. An auxiliary game in which a movable member of a variable winning device is fluctuated in a specific mode advantageous to a player based on a winning of a game ball in a starting winning region, and the variable winning is performed in the auxiliary game. In a gaming machine configured to execute a special game in which the movable member is fluctuated in a special mode that is more advantageous than the specific mode based on the fact that a game ball received by the device has won a special prize area. A start winning prize storage unit for storing a start prize in which a supplementary game has not yet been executed, for a prize of a game ball to the start prize area, based on the storage of the start prize storage unit after the end of the special game. A standby period setting means for setting a predetermined standby period between the end of the special game and the start of the storage auxiliary game when executing the memory assist game; And a memory assisting game notifying means for notifying the user of a memory assisting game executed thereafter. 2. The method according to claim 1, wherein the standby period setting unit is configured to execute the storage auxiliary game continuously based on the storage of the start winning storage unit after the end of the auxiliary game. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a predetermined standby period is set before the start of the auxiliary game. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the storage assisting game notifying unit notifies the start timing of the memory assisting game. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the memory assisting game notifying unit notifies the start timing of a change operation of the movable member in the memory assisting game. 5. The storage assisting game notifying means notifies the start timing by numerical display or countdown by voice.
A gaming machine according to claim 1. 6. The gaming machine is capable of executing a plurality of types of auxiliary games having different moving operation modes of the movable member, and the storage auxiliary game notification means executes at least during the standby period and thereafter. The notification which can identify the type of the memory assisted game to be performed is performed.
A gaming machine according to any one of the above. 7. The memory assisting game notifying means is constituted by information display means provided integrally with the variable prize device and capable of displaying information relating to winning of a game ball to the variable prize device. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein