JP2002325923A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To eliminate hesitation in determining whether games are further continued or not after the end of special games. SOLUTION: When jackpot patterns (specified patterns) are defined and displayed at a section (a), a favor game (section h) is executed following a shift display (section c). When the subsequent specified patterns are displayed by the favor game (section b), the patterns are retained. After the end of the operation at the section h, a special game (section k) is executed as provided for the preceding jackpot following the shift display (section d) and after the end of the game, the subsequent favor game (section m) is executed following the shift display (section e). After the end of the game, the subsequent special game is executed (section n). Thus, the favor games are finished before carrying out of special games thereby eliminating hesitation in determining whether the games are further continued or not after the end of the special games.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention belongs to the technical field of ball and ball game machines.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art If a random number value extracted at the time of entering a symbol starting port is a predetermined numerical value, a jackpot is determined, and if the random number value is not the predetermined numerical value, a determining means is determined to be out. A display device for confirming and displaying the jackpot symbol if the judgment result of the judging means is a big hit, and a display device for confirming and displaying the deviating symbol if the judgment result of the judging means is off; There is a gaming machine that executes a special game advantageous to a player on the premise of this. Some of such gaming machines execute a bonus game after the end of a special game. The bonus game, for example, according to the type of jackpot symbol, a probability variation game that increases the probability that the jackpot symbol is confirmed and displayed than usual, or a time-short game where the symbol change time by the display device is shorter than usual, There is also a case where a time reduction game is performed simultaneously with a probability variation game.

[0003]

In a conventional ball-and-ball game machine, probability variation games and time reduction games as privilege games are
When a jackpot occurred during the game period, the game ended.
For this reason, a jackpot may be generated immediately after entering the privilege game, or a jackpot may not be easily generated, and there is a disparity and an unfair feeling for each player.

[0004] If a big hit occurs immediately after entering the privilege game, it cannot be said that the privilege game was sufficiently enjoyed. In particular, if the bonus game is a time reduction game, there is a possibility that the number of possessed balls will increase during the bonus game, and some players want to make full use of this.

[0005] In addition, it is uncertain at what timing a jackpot occurs during a bonus game. In particular, if the bonus game is a probability variation game, the number of balls in the bonus game may decrease. it was often in doubt further after the end of the special game whether or not to continue the game (so-called endlessly-out).

[0006]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a gaming machine, comprising: a jackpot if a random number value extracted at the time of entering a symbol starting port is a predetermined numerical value; If the determination value is not the predetermined numerical value, the determination means determines that the pattern is off, and if the result of the determination by the determination means is a big hit after the symbol is variably displayed, the big hit symbol is definitely displayed, and the determination result of the determination means is off. If there is a display device that confirms and displays a departure symbol, in a gaming machine that executes a special game advantageous to the player on the assumption that the determination by the determination means was a hit, after the determination display of the big hit symbol The special game is executed before the special game is started. In other words, the bonus game is completed before the special game is performed, so that there is no doubt whether to continue the game after the special game is over.

If the end of the bonus game is not related to the occurrence of the jackpot, for example, as described in claim 6, the number of times the symbol has been confirmed and displayed has reached the set number or the elapsed time of the bonus game has reached the set time. If the bonus game is terminated on the condition that the bonus game is performed, the bonus game does not end when a big hit occurs, so that the bonus game can be enjoyed to the maximum and the interest of the gaming machine can be improved. In addition, it is also possible to eliminate disparities and unfairness among players due to occurrence of a jackpot immediately after entering a privilege game, or conversely, a lack of a jackpot.

[0008] The bonus game is a time-saving game described in claim 13 or a probability variation game described in claim 14, which is familiar to players and easy to understand. In the case of a time-saving game or a probability-variable game, there is a high possibility that the next big hit will occur during the bonus game. A time-saving game may also be executed at the time of the probability varying game.

[0009] When the probability of the bonus game fluctuates, the timing is such that when a jackpot symbol (specific symbol) which triggers the probability fluctuation during the normal game is definitely displayed, a winning (ball entry) which causes the symbol fluctuates. When the jackpot random number extracted at the time of occurrence (ball entry into the symbol starting port) is a predetermined numerical value, such as from the time the ball is entered into the symbol starting port until the specific symbol is confirmed and displayed during the normal game, etc. Can be selected.

There is no problem if the bonus game is a time saving game or a probability varying game depending on the symbol, and the period (number of times or time of variation) of the time saving game or the probability varying game is changed. If the next jackpot occurs during the bonus game, this may be suspended.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided the gaming machine according to the first aspect, wherein the preceding determination is a big hit (hereinafter, "preceding big hit"). (Hereinafter referred to as “subsequent jackpot”), the execution of the special game caused by the subsequent jackpot is suspended, and the suspended special game is executed after the end of the special game caused by the preceding jackpot. It is characterized by doing. In other words, when the subsequent jackpot occurs during the privilege game, the special game of the preceding jackpot is executed before the special game of the subsequent jackpot is executed, so that the special game continues and the interest is improved.

[0012] When a subsequent jackpot occurs as described above, the bonus game of the subsequent jackpot may or may not be performed. Unless the bonus game of the subsequent jackpot is performed, the special game is just continuously executed, so that the fun is great.

[0013] On the other hand, when there is the reserved special game, the privilege game is executed after the end of the previously executed special game and before the reserved special game starts. When the configuration is executed, there is a possibility that a jackpot will occur in the bonus game for the subsequent jackpot (possibility of many special games), which is attractive to the player.

However, since there is a problem of so-called ejaculation, it is desirable to set an upper limit (the upper limit of each time) to the number of times the special game is held during one bonus game, as described in claim 4. . In this case, if an upper limit (maximum upper limit) is set for the number of times of holding the special game over a plurality of the privilege games, the ejaculation when a big hit occurs continuously is appropriately set. Within the range.

The maximum upper limit may be equal to or larger than the upper limit each time.
For example, it is appropriate that the upper limit is set to once and the maximum upper limit is set to two to three times. Since the special game does not start unless the privilege game is over, it is necessary to end the privilege game under some conditions. The condition according to claim 6 is a good example thereof, wherein the privilege game is that the number of confirmed display of the symbol has reached a set number of times, the elapsed time of the privilege game has reached a set time, or the number of holdings is It is preferable that the process be terminated on condition that the upper limit or the maximum limit is reached each time.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the sixth aspect, if the number of times or the set time is determined according to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed and confirmed, the type of the jackpot symbol This can please or disappoint the player. Since it is better to clearly indicate the beginning of the bonus game, it is preferable to provide an occurrence notifying unit for notifying the occurrence of the bonus game, as described in claim 8. This notification may be performed by an appropriate method such as sound, image, or lighting of a specific lamp. Further, when these are combined, it is more reliable and effective.

Further, it is preferable that an execution notifying means for notifying that the privilege game is being executed is provided. As a specific method of notifying that the privilege game is being executed, the configuration of claim 10 is provided, that is, in the gaming machine according to claim 9, the execution notifying means sets the fact that the privilege game is being executed. A configuration in which the notification is made based on the number of remaining times for the number of times or the remaining time for the set time is exemplified. It is clear if the remaining number or remaining time is reported as a numerical value by decrement display from the maximum value or increment display from 0.

As described above, there is a high possibility that the next big hit will occur due to the bonus game, so it is good to notify this to the player. Specifically, the number of continuous special games is provided by providing the number-of-consecutive-times notifying means according to claim 11, or the number of special games held by providing the number-of-reserved-numbers notifying means according to claim 12. Should be reported.

[0019]

Next, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to an embodiment of the present invention.

[0020]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 10 of a pachinko machine which is a kind of ball game machine. In the present embodiment, since the mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine other than the game board 10 (including the mounted components) complies with the known technology, the illustration and description thereof are omitted.

The outer shape of the game board 10 is substantially rectangular, and is provided with a notch 10a used for positioning, for example, when the pachinko machine is mounted on a middle frame, a notch 10b for avoiding interference with a path of a prize ball, and the like. ing. The game board 10 has a substantially circular game area 13 surrounded by an outer rail 11 and an inner rail 12.

At the center of the game area 13, a center case 14 is mounted, and an LCD panel 16a of a symbol display device 15 (all not shown) is arranged so as to be surrounded by the center case 14. I have. The center case 14 has a warp entrance 14 as well as a well-known one.
a, a warp gutter 14b, a stage 14c, and the like.

The upper part (above the LCD panel 16a)
, A normal symbol display 17 (hereinafter, general LED 17) configured by pairing two 7-segment LEDs is mounted. Lamp windmills 19 are installed above and below the center case 14, and windmills 20 are installed below them. In addition, a gate (passing opening) 21 serving as a normal symbol starting port is disposed diagonally above the windmill 20.

A tulip-type variable winning device 22 is provided directly below the center case 14. The winning in the variable prize device 22 is a trigger for a change display of the special symbol, and the variable prize device 22 is a special symbol starting port. The variable winning device 22 is opened for a set time when a normal symbol lottery resulting from a game ball passing through the gate 21 wins. The result of the ordinary symbol lottery is notified to the player by displaying the ordinary symbol on the ordinary symbol display 17 in a fixed manner after the variable symbol is displayed. In the present embodiment, the opening set time of the variable winning device 22 is about 0.2 seconds in a normal game, but is about 2.6 seconds in a bonus game described later. However, if there are three winnings during one opening, the opening ends even if the time has not been reached. During the bonus game, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is also reduced (about 29 seconds in the normal game and about 2 seconds in the bonus game).

Below these gates 21 are ordinary winning ports 2
4 are arranged. Below the variable winning device 22, a large winning device 27 having a large winning opening 25 opened and closed by an opening / closing plate 25a and left and right normal winning openings 26 is provided, and an out opening 28 is provided at the bottom of the board. Is provided.

Although a number of game nails are implanted in the game board 10, they are well known and their illustration and description are omitted. The control system of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is configured as shown in FIG. This pachinko machine has a main control board 3
0, a prize ball control board 32, a launch control board 34, a sound control board 36, a lamp control board 38, and an image control board 40. Although not shown in detail, each of these control boards includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. The main control board 30 is provided with a plurality of random number counters used for various lotteries and selections, and the sound control board 36 is provided with a sound source IC.

The main control board 30 has a full tank switch (full tank S) for detecting that the lower ball tray is full.
W), a replenishment switch (supply SW) for detecting that the ball tank is empty, a touch switch (touch S for detecting that the player is touching (operating) the firing handle.
W), a V switch (VS) for detecting that the game ball has passed a specific area provided inside the special winning opening 25.
W), a count switch (count SW) for detecting a winning ball to the special winning opening 25, a winning ball payout switch (award ball paying SW) for detecting a winning ball to the normal winning openings 24 and 26, and the variable winning device 22. Detection signals such as a type 1 starting port switch (type 1 starting port SW) for detecting a winning ball to the game, and a normal symbol operating switch (normal symbol operating SW) for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 21 are input. Is done.

The main control board 30 operates according to the installed program to generate various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-mentioned detection signals and the like, and to generate a prize ball control board 32, a launch control board 34, a sound, and the like. An ordinary character solenoid that outputs to the control board 36, the lamp control board 38, and the image control board 40, and opens and closes the variable prize apparatus 22, a large prize apparatus 27
Control the operation of the V solenoid that opens and closes the specific area and the big winning opening solenoid that drives the open / close plate 25a, and outputs information such as winnings and jackpots to the outside (hall computer) via the external connection terminal board.

The prize ball control board 32 operates a ball cutting motor in accordance with a command sent from the main control board 30 to pay out a prize ball, and exchanges data with a prepaid card unit (a so-called CR unit). Then, in response to the lending request input from the CR settlement display board, the ball cutting motor is operated to pay out the lending ball, and the balance display on the CR settlement display board is controlled.

The firing control board 34 includes a command (reflecting a touch SW signal and a game situation) sent from the main control board 30, a firing handle rotation signal, and a fire stop switch (fire stop SW). The launching motor is controlled based on the signal to launch and stop the game ball, and the lighting of the touch lamp is controlled.

The sound control board 36 generates a sound signal in response to a command sent from the main control board 30, and drives a speaker with the sound signal to output sound. The lamp control board 38 controls the display of the general-purpose LED 17 in accordance with a command sent from the main control board 30, and also controls the turning on and off of various other LEDs and various lamps.

The image control board 40 constitutes the symbol display device 15 together with the LCD panel unit 16 and the accessory unit. The above-mentioned LCD panel 16a is a part of the LCD panel unit 16. The image control board 40 controls the display on the LCD panel unit 16, that is, the LCD panel 16 a, according to the command sent from the main control board 30.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine will be described. First,
A jackpot determination process for performing a lottery to determine whether or not a jackpot is described with reference to FIG. The main control board 30 determines whether or not the variable prize device 22 has been won (whether or not a detection signal of the first-type starting port SW = a special symbol starting signal has been input) (S101). If the determination is negative, the process returns.

If the judgment is affirmative, the privilege game flag F1 is set to 1
Is determined (S102). The privilege game flag F1 is a flag indicating whether or not the privilege game is being executed. If the privilege game flag F1 is set to 1, the flag is being executed. In the case of the present embodiment, during the bonus game, the determination described below is performed with high probability, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is shortened, and the single opening time of the variable winning device 22 is lengthened (as described above, (Approximately 0.2 seconds during normal game, approximately 2.6 seconds during privilege game). The execution period of the bonus game is defined by the number of times the special symbol fluctuates, and the number of times varies depending on the type of the big hit symbol that triggers the bonus game, for example, 777.
100 times for 444, 30 times for 444.

If an affirmative determination is made in S102, in response to the special symbol start signal in S101, a high probability determination (high probability determination) is performed on the jackpot random number read from the random number counter for jackpot determination (S103). 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining number counter C provided in step S10.
4). When a negative determination is made in S102, a determination is made with normal probability (normal probability determination) (S105).

The determination in S103 or S105 is made based on whether or not the jackpot random number matches one of the preset hit values (the match is a hit and the hit is absent). The probability of the probability is about 1/70, the probability of the normal probability is about 1/3
Fifteen.

If the determination in S103 or S105 is a hit (S106: YES), a big hit symbol is determined,
A variation pattern from the start of the variation of the special symbol to the confirmation display is determined, and a process for generating a symbol command corresponding to the content and transmitting the command to the image control board 40 is performed (S107).

In the case of the present embodiment, the special symbol (small jackpot symbol and missing symbol) indicating the result of the jackpot determination is formed by arranging three number symbols of 0 to 9 in a so-called three-digit arrangement (000, 111, 222, 333, 444, 555,
666, 777, 888, 999) are big hits,
All other designs are out of place. In addition, half of these big hit symbols are set as specific symbols, and the bonus game is executed based on the confirmation display of the specific symbols. In addition, as described above, the content of the privilege game is, for example, 100 times for 777,
For 444, it is determined by the type of the specific symbol, such as 30 times.

The contents of the jackpot (for example, the type of the jackpot symbol) and the contents of the bonus game resulting from the jackpot (for example, the number of times the special symbol corresponding to the execution period of the bonus game) are stored in the storage area relating to the jackpot and the bonus game. (Hereinafter referred to as a jackpot storage area).
108).

On the other hand, if the judgment in S103 or S105 is out of range (S106: NO), the out-of-design is determined, and the fluctuation pattern from the start of the fluctuation to the final display is determined.
Processing such as generating a symbol command corresponding to the content and transmitting the symbol command to the image control board 40 is performed (S109).

The control processing of the image control board 40 relating to the display of the special symbol (big hit symbol, out-of-order symbol) and the display operation of the symbol display device 15 (LCD panel unit 16) are in accordance with the known technology, and therefore, the description thereof is omitted. In addition,
The change time of the special symbol (the time from the start of the change to the confirmation display) is about 25 seconds during the normal game, but is in the range of about 2 to about 7 seconds during the bonus game (that is, the change time is shortened). ).

Next, the privilege processing will be described with reference to FIG. In this privilege process, the main control board 30 determines whether or not the privilege game flag F1 is set to 1, that is, whether or not a privilege game is being performed (S201). If the determination is affirmative, it is determined whether the value of the remaining number counter C is 0 (S202). As described above, if the jackpot determination (high probability determination, S103) is performed during the bonus game, the value of the remaining number counter C is decremented by 1 (S104), and this is set to 0.
Means that the number of times of the change of the special symbol has reached the number of times of the change allocated to the present privilege game.
Therefore, if an affirmative determination is made here, the privilege game is ended and the privilege game flag F1 is set to 0 (S203). Then, the special game flag F2 is set to 1 (S20).
4). If a negative determination is made in S202, the process returns.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in S201 (the bonus game is not being played), it is determined whether or not the bonus game is stored in the storage area such as the jackpot (S205). If there is no reserved storage of the bonus game, the process returns. If there is the reserved storage (S205: YES), it is determined whether or not the special game flag F2 is set to 1 (S206). When the special game flag F2 is set to 1, it is during the execution of the special game or immediately before the start of the special game, which will be described in detail later.
If the determination is affirmative in 06, the routine returns.

If the special game flag F2 is not set to 1 (S206: NO), the oldest one of the bonus game holding storage in the big hit storage area is deleted (S206).
207). However, information required for executing the bonus game is stored in an area different from the big hit storage area. Then, the privilege game flag F1 is set to 1, and the value of the remaining number counter C is set to the initial value (100 if the jackpot symbol is 777,
For 444, it is set to 30 (a value set corresponding to the big hit symbol), and the high probability setting of the big hit determination and the lengthening of one opening time of the variable winning device 22 (about 2.6 seconds) ) Etc. are set (S208).

Next, the special game processing will be described with reference to FIG. In the special game process, the main control board 30 determines whether or not the special game flag F2 is set to 1 (S301). If the determination is negative, the main process is not performed (the special game is not executed).

If the determination in S301 is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the special game execution flag F3 is set to 1 (S302). If the special game execution flag F3 is not set, the oldest one of the hold storage related to the jackpot in the jackpot etc. storage area is deleted, and the special game execution flag F3 is set to 1 (S303). However, the information necessary for executing the special game in the reserved storage relating to the jackpot is stored in an area different from the storage area such as the jackpot.

When the special game execution flag F3 is already set (S302: YES) or after S303, various processings relating to the execution of the special game, for example, opening / closing control of the special winning opening 25, and a big hit on the LCD panel 16a Various processes such as a process of generating a command for displaying a fanfare screen, a round number, a big hit symbol, a count number, a display of passing through a specific area, an interval screen, and the like and transmitting the command to the image control board 40 are performed (S304). These processes are performed by repeating S304 many times.

If the number of times the special winning opening 25 has been opened reaches the specified number, or if the game ball which has won the special winning opening 25 has not passed through the specific area, the special game is ended (S305: YES). ), For example, by displaying a jackpot end screen by a jackpot ending command,
The special game flag F2 and the special game execution flag F3 are cleared (S306).

In the present embodiment, such a special game is played when a hit is made in the jackpot determination, but the form of the special game executed on condition that a hit is made in this determination is not limited to this. As above, a specific operation example by the control described in FIGS. 3 to 5 will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. For the sake of simplicity, in the following example, the jackpot symbol that is confirmed and displayed is a specific symbol.

First, the jackpot is determined in the jackpot determination process shown in FIG. 3, and the image control board 40 controls the LCD panel unit 16 in accordance with the corresponding symbol command. Display (fixed display,
7 is performed (section a).

Since the jackpot symbol to be confirmed and displayed is a specific symbol, the privilege game corresponding to the symbol is held and stored (see FIG. 3, S108). In the example of FIG. 6, at this time, the privilege game is not currently being executed and, of course, the special game is not being executed, so that S201, S205 to S20 in FIG.
The processing is performed in the route 8 to start the bonus game.

In this embodiment, during each transition period of the normal game, the privilege game, and the special game (when the game state changes), a transition display is performed to inform the player of the transition. The execution of the transition display may be performed by the main control board 30 sending a command to the image control board 40 or executed.
May be performed autonomously based on information acquired from the main control board 30 (for example, the type of a big hit symbol). This embodiment employs a configuration in which the main control board 30 sends a command to the image control board 40.

The transition display in the section c is as illustrated in FIG. 8. First, it is notified that a big hit has occurred (FIG. 8 (a)), and then the start of the privilege game is notified (FIG. 8 (b)). )). In this display, a big hit symbol (777 in the example of the figure) is shown, and the contents of the privilege are also shown.
The example shown in FIG. 8 (“100 bonuses”) indicates that the bonus game this time is performed until the number of times the special symbol changes reaches 100 times.

When the start notification of the privilege game (FIG. 8B) ends, the privilege game is executed (section h). During the bonus game, as shown in FIGS. 9 and 10, the number of continuous bonus games and special games (continuous execution results), the number of reserved bonus games and special games (number of unexecuted games), the currently running benefits The remaining number of times of change of the special symbol allocated to the game (representing the remaining period of the bonus game; equivalent to the value of the remaining number counter C), the actual result of the change of the special symbol in the currently executed bonus game (the number of changes)
Is displayed on the LCD panel 16a. The remaining number and the change number are alternately displayed. Then, below the display of the number of times and the like, the special symbol is fluctuated and confirmed.

During the bonus game, one open time of the variable prize device 22 becomes longer, so that the number of prizes to the variable prize device 22 becomes much larger than usual. That is, the chance of executing the jackpot determination in FIG. 3 increases. Also, the fluctuation time of the special symbol is reduced. Therefore, the number of jackpot determinations per unit time (the number of times special symbols are displayed) increases.
In the bonus game, the jackpot determination is performed with a high probability. Therefore, there is a high possibility that a big hit will occur during the bonus game (the big hit symbol is definitely displayed).

For example, if a specific symbol (444 as an explanatory example, see FIG. 11) is confirmed and displayed in the display of the special symbol in the section b, the number of reserved bonus games is increased by +1 (FIG. 9 and FIG. 9). In the comparison between 10 and 11, the number is changed from 0 to 1), and the number of reserved special games is also increased by 1 (in the comparison between FIG. 9, FIG. 10, and FIG. 11, changed from 1 to 2). In addition,
In the present embodiment, the number of special games to be held is limited for the purpose of suppressing the so-called shotiness. Specifically, the effective (reserved) jackpot in one bonus game is up to 2 times, and when the bonus game continues with the special game as shown in FIG. 6, up to 5 times in the entire bonus game. It is. Then, in order to prevent the number of jackpots exceeding the condition from being generated, if two jackpots occur in one bonus game, the bonus game is terminated. When a fifth jackpot occurs after a total of a plurality of bonus games executed consecutively with the jackpot in between, the bonus game is terminated, and if there is a bonus game held at that time, this is deleted. Delete from pending memory.

When the bonus game progresses and the actual result (the number of variations) of the special symbol reaches the number of times (for example, 100 times) assigned to the current bonus game, the bonus game ends. Then, the transition display is also performed here (section d). The transition display in the section d is as illustrated in FIG. 12, in which the end of the privilege game is notified (FIG. 12 (a)), and then the start of the special game is notified (FIG. 12 (b)). FIG. 12 (a)
The display of “777” in the middle indicates that this bonus game is caused by the special symbol 777, and similarly, “777” in FIG. This indicates that the game is caused by the special symbol 777.

When the start notification of the special game (FIG. 12B) ends, the special game is executed (section k). When the special game is executed and ended as described above (see FIG. 5), the transition display is performed again (section e). The transition display in the section e is as illustrated in FIG. 13. First, the end of the special game is notified (FIG. 13A), and then the start of the special game is notified (FIG. 13B). Here, FIG.
In FIG. 13A, “777” is displayed to indicate that this special game was caused by the special symbol 777.
“444” in (b) indicates that the bonus game to be executed is due to the special symbol 444. Also, the privilege game corresponding to 444 is "30 times privilege" until the number of times the special symbol is displayed reaches 30 times.
Indicated by

When the privilege game (section m) ends, a transition display as shown in FIG. 14 is performed (section f). The transition display in this section f is the same as that shown in FIG. 12, but the part that indicates that the special symbol that caused it is 444 is different from FIG. 12.

Following the notification of the start of the special game (FIG. 14B), the special game corresponding to 444 is executed (section n),
When the special game is over, the transition display shown in FIG. 15 is performed (section g). The transition display in the section g first notifies the end of the special game (FIG. 15 (a)), and subsequently notifies that there is neither the next privilege game nor the special game (not suspended) (FIG. 15 (b) )). If the bonus game and the special game are suspended, the transition display is the same as that shown in FIG.

As described above, the bonus game is executed before the special game is started after the big hit symbol (specific symbol) is confirmed and displayed, so that the player determines whether or not to continue the game after the end of the special game. You won't get lost. The bonus game is terminated on the condition that the number of confirmed and displayed special symbols has reached the set number of times, and it does not end when a big hit occurs, so it is possible to enjoy the bonus game as much as possible and improve the interest of gaming machines it can. In addition, it is also possible to eliminate disparities and unfairness among players due to occurrence of a jackpot immediately after entering a privilege game, or conversely, a lack of a jackpot.

Moreover, the bonus game is terminated on condition that the number of times of fixed display of the symbol has reached the set number of times or the number of holdings has reached the upper limit, so that the inconvenience that the bonus game continues forever and the special game does not start. Does not occur. In the case of the present embodiment, since the content of the privilege game is a probability variation game and a time saving game, there is a high possibility that the next big hit will occur during the privilege game. Then, if the next jackpot occurs during the privilege game, the special game held is held after the end of the special game caused by the preceding jackpot, so that the special game continues to be performed and the interest is improved. . In addition, since one open time of the variable prize device 22 is extended due to the time reduction game, the number of prizes to the variable prize device 22 is much larger than usual. This makes it possible to increase the number of balls held during the bonus game.

When a subsequent jackpot occurs,
Since the bonus game of the succeeding jackpot is performed after the end of the special game by the preceding jackpot, there is a possibility that a jackpot will occur in the bonus game for the subsequent jackpot (possible of many special games), and the player Is attractive.

However, since there is a problem of so-called ejaculation, the upper limit of the number of times a special game is held during one bonus game is set to two, and the number of times the special game is held over a plurality of bonus games is set. Since the number of hits is set to five, it is possible to suppress the ejaculation when the jackpot occurs continuously in a proper range.

In addition, a bonus game is not given to all jackpots, but a bonus game is given only to a specific symbol, and the content of the bonus game (so-called number of times reduced) is determined according to the type of the specific symbol. In this regard, the emissivity can be suppressed to an appropriate range. Moreover,
Depending on the type of jackpot symbol, the player can be pleased or disappointed.

In the present embodiment, when shifting from the normal game to the bonus game, when shifting from the bonus game to the special game, when shifting from the special game to the bonus game, or when shifting from the special game to the normal game, Since the transition display is also performed to clearly show the change in the game state, there is no fear that the player will be interrupted.

Further, during the execution of the bonus game, the remaining number of times of the special symbol and the number of actual results are displayed, so that it can be clearly understood that the bonus game is being performed. And you know how long it lasts. Further, since the number of achievements and the number of reservations of special games and privilege games are displayed, the player can clearly recognize these numbers, and may be satisfied with the numbers.

In this embodiment, both the probability variation game and the time reduction game are performed as privilege games, but either one of them may be used. Even in that case, the same effect as described above can be obtained. (Modification) In the above example, the privilege game is held, but it may be configured not to be held (only the special game is held).

For example, in the big hit determination process shown in FIG.
At 108, it is determined whether or not the privilege game flag F1 is set to 1; if F1 = 1, the storage of the privilege game is not held; if F1 ≠ 1, the process of S208 in FIG. 4 is performed. Good. In this way, the privilege game can be immediately shifted from the normal gaming state to the privilege game (assuming that the transition display is performed) without holding the privilege game.

An example of the progress of the game in this case is as shown in FIG. The display of special symbols (specific symbols in this case) (sections a and b) and the transition display (sections c, d and g) are the same as those in the above example, and the execution of privilege games and special games, and the display during privilege games are also performed. It is similar to the above example.

However, in the case where the special game is continuously executed, the transition display during the special game is the preceding special game (special game caused by 777 in this example) as shown in FIG.
(FIG. 17A) and the start of the next special game (in this example, the special game caused by 444) is notified (FIG. 17B).

With this configuration, the same effects as those of the embodiment can be obtained. In addition, the bonus game is performed only once prior to the preceding jackpot, and when a plurality of special games are on hold, the special games are executed immediately consecutively, so the fun is extremely great. There is another effect.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and may be variously implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention. Needless to say. For example, the bonus game may be provided for all jackpots. The bonus game may be a time-saving game or a probability-variable game depending on a symbol (for example, a jackpot symbol), and the period of the time-saving game or the probability-variable game (the symbol The number of times of change or time) may be changed without any problem.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a jackpot determination process executed by a main control board in the embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of privilege processing executed by a main control board in the embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a special game process executed by the main control board in the embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a timing chart of a game progress example in the pachinko machine of the embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a display example in a section a of FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a display example in a section c of FIG. 6;

FIG. 9 is a display example in a section h of FIG. 6;

FIG. 10 is another display example in a section h of FIG. 6;

11 is an example of a specific display of a specific symbol in a section b in FIG. 6;

FIG. 12 is a display example in a section d of FIG. 6;

FIG. 13 is a display example in a section e of FIG. 6;

FIG. 14 is a display example in a section f of FIG. 6;

FIG. 15 is a display example in a section g of FIG. 6;

FIG. 16 is a timing chart of a game progress example of a modified example.

FIG. 17 is a display example in a section p of FIG. 16;

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference Signs List 10 game board 15 symbol display device (display device, occurrence notification device, execution notification device, continuous number notification device, hold notification device) 16a LCD panel 22 variable winning device 25 big winning opening 27 big winning device 30 main control board 40 image control substrate

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Issei Yoshimura 1-3-3 Taiheidori, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Takaonai Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Etsumi Ibarata 1-3-3 Taiheidori, Nakagawa-ku, Nagoya City, Aichi Prefecture Takaonai Corporation F-term (reference) 2C088 AA35 EB55

Claims (14)

[Claims] 1. A determining means for determining a jackpot if a random number value extracted at the time of entering a symbol starting port is a predetermined numerical value, and a non-specific hit if the random number value is not the predetermined numerical value. A display device for determining and displaying the jackpot symbol if the determination result of the determining means is a big hit, and a display device for determining and displaying the released symbol if the determination result of the determining means is out; A gaming machine that executes a special game advantageous to a player on the premise that the bonus game is executed after the display of the big hit symbol and before the start of the special game. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the determination in the bonus game resulting from the preceding determination being a jackpot (hereinafter, “preceding jackpot”) results in a jackpot (hereinafter, referred to as “the jackpot”). In the case of a “subsequent jackpot”), the execution of the special game caused by the subsequent jackpot is suspended, and the suspended special game is executed after the end of the special game caused by the preceding jackpot. Machine. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein when there is the reserved special game, after the special game executed in advance is completed, before the reserved special game is started, the privilege game is started. A gaming machine characterized by executing. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein an upper limit (hereinafter referred to as “each time upper limit”) is set for the number of times the special game is held during one bonus game. A gaming machine. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein an upper limit (hereinafter, “maximum upper limit”) is set for the number of times the special game is held over a plurality of the privilege games. . 6. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein, in the bonus game, the number of confirmed display times of the symbol has reached a set number, and the elapsed time of the bonus game has reached a set time. A gaming machine, which ends on the condition that the number of suspensions reaches the upper limit or the maximum upper limit each time. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the set number of times or the set time is determined according to the type of the jackpot symbol displayed and confirmed. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an occurrence notifying unit for notifying the occurrence of the bonus game. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an execution notifying unit for notifying that the privilege game is being executed. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 9, wherein the execution notifying unit notifies that the bonus game is being executed by a remaining number of times for the set number or a remaining time for the set time. A gaming machine. 11. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a continuous number notifying unit for notifying a continuous number of the special game. 12. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a number-of-times-of-reservation notifying unit for reporting the number of times of the reserved special game. 13. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the bonus game is a time-short game in which the symbol change time of the display device is shorter than usual. Machine. 14. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the bonus game is a probability-varying game that increases the probability that the jackpot symbol is definitely displayed more than usual. .