JP2003175185A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine in which an upper limit value capable of storing a start memory can be changed and the upper limit value can be changed in association with a special game state. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 100 comprises a variable display device 4a, a variable prize winning device 9 and a controller. The controller includes a start storing means capable of storing the start memory of a variable display game within a range to a prescribed upper limit value, a special game state generating means capable of generating the special game state in which a variable display game that a control for converting to an open state of the variable prize winning device is performed in an advantageous state for a player can be performed a plurality of times in accordance with the establishment of a special condition, and a special game state continuable time determining means for selecting and determining a variable display number of times capable of continuing the special game state from among a plurality of kinds of variable display times. The start storing means includes a start memory upper limit changing means capable of changing the upper limit value of the start memory in association with the selection and determination of the special game start continuable time determining means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of storing start-up memory of a variable display game in a range up to a predetermined upper limit value and generating a specific game state in association with the establishment of a specific condition.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a variable display is displayed according to the establishment of a starting condition such as a game ball winning a starting winning port (often a normal variable winning device also serves). Some devices (for example, liquid crystal display devices) are adapted to play a variable display game in which multiple types of identification information are variably displayed. Further, in such a gaming machine, the result of the variable display game is a predetermined special display mode (for example, the combination of identification information is "7, 7, 7"). ) In relation to
A special game state that is advantageous to the player (a state in which it is easy to obtain a large number of game balls, which is called a so-called jackpot state) is occurring.

Further, in the above-mentioned gaming machine, when a prize is awarded to the starting winning port during a predetermined game state such as during a variable display game or during continuation of a special game state, a start memory for the variable display game is predetermined. Many can be stored up to an upper limit value (for example, four). Then, at the end of the variable display game, the special game state, etc., if there is a start memory, then the variable display game based on the start memory is started.

Furthermore, in this type of pachinko gaming machine, based on the passage of the game ball through the universal figure starting gate (establishment of the auxiliary start condition), an auxiliary game in which the ordinary figure is displayed in a variable manner is performed on the ordinary symbol display device. , When the display result is in a predetermined result mode, the normal variable winning device also serving as a starting winning opening (special figure starting winning opening) is opened, and an auxiliary hit state in which the starting condition is easily established occurs. It is like this.

Further, for example, when the special display mode when the big hit state occurs is a predetermined special display mode such as "3, 3, 3", "7, 7, 7", the specific condition is satisfied. In that case, after the jackpot state is over, the opening time when the variable winning device is opened is extended and the variable display time of the variable display game on the variable display device is shortened (for example, 30 seconds at the normal time). There is also known a pachinko gaming machine that generates a specific game state such as a shortened state in which the variable display time is shortened to 6 seconds) and the number of executable times per unit time of the variable display game is increased.

Further, depending on the gaming machine, at the same time as the occurrence of the specific game state, or separately from the occurrence of the specific game state, the variable display time is shortened in the specific game state. In some cases, the number of times of display is determined, and in some cases, the number of times of variable display is changeable based on the establishment of a predetermined condition.

[0007]

However, in the conventional gaming machine as described above, even when the game ball easily wins the starting winning opening during the special game state or the specific game state, the predetermined value is determined. The amount exceeding the upper limit value (for example, four) of the starting memory is not stored as the starting memory, and the player feels as if he / she has lost it.

The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and makes it possible to change the upper limit value for storing the starting memory, and the upper limit value is changed in relation to the specific game state. The purpose is to provide a gaming machine.

[0009]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the invention according to claim 1 has a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, and an open state in which a game ball is easy to win and a prize is won. A variable winning device that can be converted to a difficult closed state,
A player performs a variable display game on the variable display device based on the winning of a game ball to the variable prize device, and the result of the variable display game is in a predetermined special display mode. In a gaming machine having a control device capable of generating a special game state advantageous to, a starting storage means capable of storing the starting storage of the variable display game in a range up to a predetermined upper limit value. In connection with the establishment of a specific condition, a specific game state in which a variable display game in which a control relating to conversion of the variable winning device into an open state is made advantageous for a player can be performed a predetermined number of times is generated. A game state generating means, and a specific game state continuous number of times determining means for selecting and determining the number of continuous variable display of the specific game state from a plurality of types of variable display times,
The starting storage means is characterized by including a starting storage upper limit value changing means for changing the upper limit value of the starting storage in association with the selection decision of the specific game state continuable number of times determining means.

Here, examples of the game machine include a ball game machine using a ball as a game medium, for example, a pachinko game machine, an arrange ball game machine, or a sparrow ball game machine. The identification information includes a visually identifiable identification pattern (identification mark) such as numbers, characters, symbols and characters, and colors. Variable display devices include liquid crystal display devices and CRTs.
It may be a single device such as a (cathode ray tube) display device, a display device in which a large number of light emitting elements are arranged, a mechanical display device using a rotating drum, or a combination of these devices. The start memory includes data (random number value) regarding the start instruction of the variable display game and the combination mode of the identification information, etc., and the start winning port of the game ball (here, the variable winning device also serves). It is generated based on the establishment of a start condition such as a sensor detecting a winning, and based on this start memory, the corresponding control device controls to start the variable display game. If a start memory occurs during a predetermined game state (for example, during a variable display game or during continuation of a special game state, the next variable display game cannot be immediately started based on the start memory), In normal times, it is possible to store up to a predetermined upper limit value (for example, four). When the start memory is stored, when the start condition of the variable display game is satisfied (the previous variable display game is ended, or the special game state is ended), the next variable display game is started, It is designed to consume the starting memory. "The result of the variable display game is a predetermined special display mode" means, for example, that the combination of the identification information that is stopped and displayed is "7, 7, 7," which is a predetermined identification. It is to be in the state of. The special game state means a larger number of game media (game value) than in the normal game.
Is a gaming state in which it is easy to obtain, for example, the opening of a special winning opening (also referred to as a special variation winning device) in a first-class pachinko gaming machine, a state of right generation in a third-class pachinko gaming machine, or an electric winning combination. For example, there is a state in which an electric accessory in a general electric machine equipped with a plurality of objects is continuously opened. In addition, as the specific condition related to the occurrence of the specific game state,
It may be related to a special display mode in the variable display device, or may be related to a condition different from the special display mode, for example, a display game played in the effect during the special gaming state. That is, the establishment of the specific condition is, for example, a specially defined mode among the special display modes in the variable display device (especially, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”). And so on), that it has a specific display mode in the display game performed in the effect during the special game state, etc.
Appropriate things that are the conditions for the specific game state to occur are given. The specific game state continuable number determination means is for determining the number of times of continuous variable display of the specific game state when the specific condition is satisfied. For example, the special display mode that is the specific condition is "1. , "3", "5",
In the case of any one of "7", if the one of "1", "3", and "5", the variable display count is 20, and if "7", The appropriate variable display count is determined under appropriate conditions such as the variable display count being 50 times. Furthermore, the variable display count may be determined under another condition that is not related to the special display mode, such as the variable display count being determined based on the result of the display game performed in the effect during the special game state. In addition, as the specific game state, for example, a general-use time saving state with a limited number of fluctuation display times, a general-figure probability changing state with a limit of variable display times, a general-use time saving state with a limit of variable display times in a special figure probability changing state , A special figure probability variation state with a limited number of fluctuation display times in the special figure probability variation state.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, since the upper limit value for storing the starting memory can be changed, for example,
When the game ball in the special game state (big hit state) or the special game state is easy to win in the starting winning opening, by increasing the upper limit value of the start memory, etc., the game ball in the special game state or the specific game state It is possible to make the best use of the winning at the starting winning a prize mouth, change the game, and enhance the interest of the game. Further, since the upper limit value of the starting memory can be changed based on the condition related to the specific game state, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the specific game state and enhance the interest of the game.

The invention according to claim 2 is, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in that the specific game state generating means generates a specific game state in association with the generation of the special game state. .

According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the occurrence of the special game state and the occurrence of the specific game state can be associated with each other, the synergistic effect of these can further enhance the interest of the game.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, a plurality of types of display modes can be set in the special display mode, and the specific game state sustainable frequency determining means changes. Based on the type of special display mode displayed as a result of the display game, the number of variable display times for which the specific game state can be continued is selected from a plurality of types of variable display times.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, based on the type of the special display mode displayed as a result of the variable display game, the number of variable display times in which the specific game state can be continued is set among a plurality of types of variable display times. Since the selection is determined from among the above, the upper limit value of the starting memory can be changed according to the type of the special display mode. As a result, the feeling of harassment when a big hit state occurs can be further increased, and the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects, in the starting storage upper limit value changing means, a special game state occurs during the specific game state. Based on the above, it is characterized by including a starting memory upper limit value increasing means capable of increasing the upper limit value of starting memory.

According to the invention of claim 4, the upper limit value of the starting memory can be increased based on the occurrence of the special game state during the specific game state, thereby further increasing the jackpot during the specific game state. The advantage can be given, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Here, as a method of increasing the starting memory upper limit value, for example, it is possible to double the value up to that point.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, the starting storage upper limit value increasing means is the remaining number of times of fluctuation display when the special game state occurs during the specific game state. When it is larger than the starting memory upper limit value in the normal gaming state, the remaining variable display number is set as the starting memory upper limit value.

Here, the normal game state means a game state excluding a special game state and a specific game state.

According to the invention of claim 5, when the number of remaining variable displays at the time when the special game state occurs during the specific game state is larger than the starting memory upper limit value in the normal game state, the remaining number is displayed. Since the variable display count can be set as the starting memory upper limit value, it is possible to obtain the merit of being in a big hit state early in the specific game state, and enhance the enjoyment of the game.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the starting storage upper limit value changing means changes the starting storage upper limit value within a predetermined range or less. The feature is that it can be set to.

Here, the predetermined value may be an appropriate value, for example, a reciprocal number of the jackpot probability.

According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the starting storage upper limit value can be set so as to be changed within a range of a predetermined value or less, so that the starting storage upper limit value can be prevented from increasing indefinitely. It is possible to maintain the fairness of the game and enhance the enjoyment of the game.

According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any of the first to sixth aspects, when the gaming state changes from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state, the starting memory number is It is characterized in that a new starting prize is invalidated to the variable winning device until the starting memory upper limit value in the normal game state is reached.

According to the invention of claim 7, when the game state changes from the specific game state to the normal game state,
It is possible to invalidate a new starting prize to the variable winning device until the number of starting memories becomes equal to or less than the starting memory upper limit value in the normal gaming state. Since the upper limit value of the number of starting memories increases only during the big hit state or the specific game state, when returning to the normal game state, it is necessary to return to the normal memory upper limit value. Therefore, by not accepting a new starting memory after the end of the specific game state, it is possible to quickly return to the normal memory upper limit value and play the game thereafter, and it is possible to clarify the difference in the game state and enhance the interest of the game. it can.

The starting winning means a winning of a game ball accompanied by a starting memory. That is, to invalidate a new starting prize to the variable prize device means that when the game ball is won to the variable prize device, the starting memory is not stored and only the payout for the prize to the variable prize device is performed. ,
There is a case where the starting memory is not performed and the payout for the winning of the variable winning device is not performed.

According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to seventh aspects, the variable winning device is provided in a game area on a game board, and a game ball toward the game area. Is equipped with a launching device capable of launching, when the game state changes from the specific game state to the normal game state, the number of starting memories becomes equal to or less than the starting memory upper limit value of the normal game state, or It is characterized in that the firing device is stopped until the result of the variable display game in the variable display device is stopped and displayed in the special display mode.

According to the invention of claim 8, when the game state changes from the specific game state to the normal game state,
The firing of the game ball from the launching device is stopped until the number of starting memories becomes equal to or less than the starting memory upper limit value in the normal game state, or the result of the variable display game in the variable display device is stopped and displayed in a special display mode. Therefore, there is no increase in the number of starting memories when the game balls start winning in the variable winning device,
The starting memory number can be quickly returned to the normal memory upper limit value and the subsequent game can be played, and the difference in the game state can be clarified to enhance the enjoyment of the game. When the invention of claim 7 is involved, it is possible to prevent the ball from being wasted by firing the game ball while the new starting winning is invalidated, so that the difference in the game state is more clearly recognized. be able to. As a result, the enjoyment of the game can be further enhanced. Incidentally, when the result of the variable display game in the variable display device is stopped and displayed in a special display mode, the player will be in a disadvantageous state unless he or she shoots the game ball (the player loses the opportunity to obtain a large number of prize balls). , Release the stop of the game ball of the launcher to enable launching.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, the variable display device is:
During the specific game state, it is characterized in that a plurality of variable display games can be simultaneously performed on a multi-screen, and a plurality of starting memories can be simultaneously digested.

According to the invention of claim 9, as a result of the memory upper limit being increased during the specific game state, a lot of starting memory may be accumulated, but this can be quickly digested on the multi-screen. Therefore, even a player who does not have time can play the game without anxiety, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

[0032]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS [First Embodiment] A first embodiment according to the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The present embodiment describes a pachinko gaming machine as a suitable example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, particularly a pachinko gaming machine of a type belonging to a so-called "first type".

As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine 100 of this embodiment is for playing a game by launching a game ball into the internal game area 1a, and its front frame 111.
On the back side of the glass plate in the front upper half of the game area 1
A game board 1 which constitutes a is installed.

In the game area 1a surrounded by the guide rails 2 of the game board 1, the universal figure starting gates 6 and 6, the special symbol (special symbol) display device 4, the ordinary symbol (general symbol) display device 7, the universal symbol Opening and closing members 9a, 9a depending on the result of the figure variation display game
Open (open state where game balls are easy to win) Close (close state where game balls are hard to win) Start variable prize device that doubles as a winning opening (here, it refers to normal variable prize device) 9, Special map fluctuation Depending on the result of the display game, the special variation winning device 5 for performing a cycle game in which the special winning opening 5b is changed from a closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) to an open state (a favorable state for the player), a general winning award port 8 ,, Side lamp 1
2, 12, a hitting ball direction changing member 14 called a windmill, ...
A large number of obstacle nails (not shown) and the like are arranged. An out hole 13 for collecting out balls is provided at the center of the lowermost end of the game area 1a.

The normal symbol display device 7 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment type LED or the like, and a variable display game of normal symbols (for example, identification information such as symbols, numbers and symbols) is performed. In addition, on the right side of the opening / closing door 5a of the special variation winning device 5, a game ball is won in the universal figure starting gates 6 and 6 (starting prize of the universal figure), and the universal figure variation display game is unprocessed. A universal figure starting memory display device (normal symbol starting memory display device) 6a for displaying the number of times of processing is provided.

The ordinary variable winning device (variable winning device in the present invention) 9 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 9a, 9a,
The opening / closing members 9a, 9a normally maintain a closed state (closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win) at an interval such that one game ball can flow into the open / close member 9a. A predetermined stop mode in which the result of the display game is predetermined (for example,
In relation to becoming "7"), the game ball is opened in an inverted "C" shape and is converted into a state in which the game ball easily flows into the normal variation winning device 9 (open state in which the game ball easily wins). It has become. This normal variation winning device 9 also serves as a starting winning hole for a special figure, and is equipped with a special figure starting sensor 9b (FIG. 3) inside (the winning area). Further, inside the universal figure starting gates 6 and 6, there are provided universal figure starting sensors 6b and 6b (FIG. 3) for detecting the game balls that have passed through the universal figure starting gates 6 and 6.

The special variation winning device 5 is provided with a special winning opening 5b which is opened and closed by an attacker type opening / closing door 5a. The opening and closing door 5a can be opened by pivoting in a direction in which the upper end side falls to the front side, and a specific combination mode in which the result of the variable display game of the special figure is predetermined (for example,
The special winning opening 5b is opened when a big hit state (special game state) occurs in association with a "7, 7, 7" special display mode). . Inside the big winning opening 5b (winning area), the big winning opening 5
Count sensor 5c for detecting the game ball entered in b
(FIG. 3), and a continuation sensor 5d (FIG. 3) for detecting a game ball that has flown into the continuous winning area (V winning area) among the gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening 5b. Further, inside each of the general winning openings 8, ... (Winning area), there are provided winning opening sensors 8a, ... (FIG. 3) for detecting the game balls entering the general winning openings 8 ,. There is.

The special symbol display device 4 includes, for example, a variable display device 4a composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD: Liquid Crystal Display), and based on the winning of a game ball to the normal variable winning device 9, this variable display is performed. In the device 4a, a variety of special symbols (for example, identification information such as symbols, numbers, symbols, etc.) are variably displayed, so that a special display variability display game is possible.

The variable display device 4a of this embodiment is
During the specific game state, which will be described later, as shown in FIG. 8, the variable display device has a multi-screen (here, A, B, C, D 4
It is configured so that a plurality of variable display games (here, four) can be played simultaneously on a screen, and a plurality of starting memories (here, four) can be simultaneously digested. In addition, as each screen in this multi-screen, an original display screen is partially omitted and displayed in a small size. As will be described later, during the specific game state, as a result of the memory upper limit value being increased, a large amount of starting memory may accumulate, but with such a configuration, a large number of starting memories can be displayed on a multi-screen. Since the game can be quickly digested, even a player who has no time can play the game without anxiety, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

Further, in the control device described later, a start memory in which the game ball is won in the normal variation winning device 9 and the special figure variation display game is unprocessed can be stored within a range up to a predetermined upper limit. Storage means (game control device 20 described later herein)
Is provided), on the upper portion of the special symbol display device 4, a special memory start memory display device (special symbol start memory display device) 4b for displaying the number of starting memories (the number of unprocessed times).
Is provided. In this embodiment, the upper limit value of the memorable starting memory is normally four, and when the current number of starting memories is four, the game ball normally fluctuates.
Even if you win the prize, your starting memory will not increase any more. Further, the upper limit value of the starting memory is, for example, 6, 20, 50 by the starting memory upper limit value changing means described later.
When the upper limit value is changed, the current starting memory number is displayed on the starting memory display device 4b within the changed upper limit value range. It should be noted that the upper limit value of the starting memory at the normal time is four here, but the number is not limited to four and may be an appropriate number.

Further, in this embodiment, the starting memory display device 4b comprises a normal starting memory display device 4c and a special starting memory display device 4d. The normal starting memory indicator 4c displays the number of starting memories equal to or less than the normal starting memory upper limit value (here, the upper limit value of normal starting memory is 4), and is composed of 4 LEDs. Has been done. Then, each time the start memory is increased by 1, the 1 LED is lit and displayed, and each time the start memory is exhausted, the 1 LED is turned off. When the upper limit value of the starting memory is changed (increased) by the starting memory upper limit value changing means, the special starting memory indicator 4d indicates that the current starting memory number cannot be displayed on the normal starting memory indicator 4c. The number of starting memories (the number of starting memories that cannot be displayed by the normal starting memory indicator 4c) exceeding the normal starting memory upper limit value is displayed (when there are five or more starting memories). Here, three 7-segment type LEDs are arranged side by side, that is, a three-digit number can be displayed.

Next, the display mode of the starting memory display device 4b will be described with reference to FIG. As mentioned above,
In the gaming machine 100 in this embodiment, the upper limit value of the starting memory is 4 in the normal time, and the current starting memory number in the normal time is the normal starting memory, as shown in (a) of FIG. Only the display 4c is used for display. It should be noted that FIG. 9A shows a state having three starting memories.

Further, in connection with a specific game state described later,
When the upper limit value of the starting memory is changed to a value different from the normal value (for example, when the upper limit value is increased to 40)
As shown in FIG. 9B, in addition to the display on the normal start memory display 4c, the special start memory display indicates the number of start memories exceeding the normal start memory upper limit value (four in this case). Vessel 4d
Is displayed. In addition, (b) of FIG.
This is a state in which there are 24 starting memories (normal starting memory display 4c displays 4 + special starting memory display 4d displays 20).

When there are five or more starting memories, the special starting memory indicator 4d is added every time the starting memories are incremented by one.
Is incremented by 1 and the number on the special starting memory indicator 4d is decremented by 1 each time the starting memory is exhausted. When the number of starting memories is four or less, one LED is lit up and displayed every time the starting memory is increased by one, and one LED is displayed every time the starting memory is consumed, as in the normal state.
Is turned off.

In this way, there is a starting memory indicator for displaying the starting memory number in the normal time, and a starting memory indicator for displaying the number of starting memories in excess of the upper limit value in the normal game state. If so, it is possible to recognize the starting memory number in the specific game state at a glance. In addition, this display device can be used to display the variable time and give a notice of a stop symbol at a normal time, and various effects can be performed, so that the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced.

Further, next to the pachinko gaming machine 100, a card unit 5 having a card insertion slot 501 into which a prepaid card (not shown) for lending game balls is inserted.
00 is provided. Further, an upper plate unit 130 is provided in the lower front portion of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the discharged game balls (prize balls, ball rental balls) are provided in the upper plate unit 130.
Is provided with an upper plate 105. This plate 10
In FIG. 5, a ball lending switch 108b for requesting a discharge operation of the ball rental to the upper plate 105 by pressing the prepaid card inserted in the card insertion slot 501, and a prepaid card inserted in the card insertion slot 501. A card return switch 108c for requesting a return operation, a ball rental display unit 108a for displaying information about a prepaid card inserted in the card insertion slot 501, and for extracting a game ball from the upper plate 105 and flowing it down to the lower plate 107. The ball pulling operation levers 11 and the like are provided respectively.

Furthermore, below the upper plate unit 130,
Lower plate 10 for storing game balls that cannot be stored in upper plate 105
7, a launching device 1 for launching a game ball toward the game area 1a
Operation handle 10 for performing the firing operation in 03
4, an ashtray 10 and the like are installed. Behind the ashtray 10, a speaker (not shown) for performing various notifications (e.g., prize ball discharge notification, abnormality notification, etc.) and a game effect is installed, and a wall for surrounding the ashtray 10 is provided with a speaker. A sound hole (not shown) is provided.

FIG. 3 is a main control block diagram of the game control device 20 and other control devices constituting the control device. The control device in this embodiment includes a game control device 20 that performs overall control of the game, a display control device 40 that performs control of the effect based on transmission data from the game control device, a decoration control device 50, and a sound control. It is configured to include the device 60 and the like.

The game control device 20 is a CPU (Centra).
l Processing Unit) 21a, RAM (Random Access M)
emory) 21b, ROM (Read Only Memory) 21c, etc. for game microcomputer 21, input I / F
23a, an output I / F 23b, an oscillator 22 and the like, and controls the overall game.

Of these, the CPU 21a is provided with a control unit and a calculation unit, and in addition to performing calculation control, it also generates various random number values related to the variable display game of special figures and general figures. The various random number values include a big hit determination random number value for a special figure, a hit determination random number value for a general figure, and a time saving random number value.

The RAM 21b stores the ON signal (special figure starting signal) of the special figure starting sensor 9b provided in the normal variation winning device 9, and the special figure starting memory (variation display game) which is generated in response to the starting signal. Random numbers and the like), and a storage area for storing ON signals (universal figure starting signals) of the universal figure starting sensors 6b and 6b provided in the universal figure starting gates 6 and 6, and various disturbances generated by the CPU 21a. Numerical storage area,
Storage area for temporarily storing various data and CP
It has a work area of U21a.

In the ROM 21c, a control program and control data for the game are written, and various judgment values (for example, the occurrence of a special game state) for determining the game contents of the variable display game of the special figure and the general figure. (Determination value for determining) is written.

Further, to the input I / F 23a, a special figure starting sensor 9b, ordinary figure starting sensors 6b and 6b, a continuation sensor 5d, a count sensor 5c, a general winning opening 8, through a low pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). , Etc., which are provided inside the general winning opening 8, for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 8, ... Are connected, and detection signals output from these sensors are input via the input I / F 23a. Are output to the CPU 21a.

On the other hand, the output I / F 23b has a CPU 21
Various control signals output from a are input, and these control signals are relayed by the output I / F 23b, and open / close the normal symbol display device 7 and the special variation winning device 5 via an output port and a driver (not shown). A special winning opening solenoid 5e as a driving means for the door 5a, an ordinary electric accessory solenoid 6c as a driving means for the opening / closing members 9a, 9a of the ordinary variation winning device 9, and a discharge unit (not shown) under the control of the game control device 20. Special symbol start memory display device 4 under the control of the discharge control device 30 and the game control device 20 that perform the discharge control of
b and normal pattern start memory display device 6a display control, decoration control device 50 for controlling lighting / blinking of various decoration lamps / LEDs, etc., and variable display device 4 under the control of game control device 20.
Display control device 40 for performing display control of a, game control device 2
Output to a sound control device 60 that controls output of a speaker (not shown) under control of 0, a firing control device 70 that controls the firing device 103 based on the operation of the operation handle 104, a board external output unit 81, and the like. ing.

The CPU 21a of this game control device 20,
For example, the special figure starting sensor 9b and the universal figure starting sensors 6b, 6
RA based on the ON signal (starting signal) input from b
A random number value stored in M21b is extracted, and the extracted random number value is compared with a determination value stored in the ROM 21c in advance to give a game value to the player (for example, a jackpot of a special figure, etc.). ) Is determined, and based on the determination, data relating to display is sent to the display control device 40 to cause the variable display device 4a to perform variable display, and data relating to sound is sent to the sound control device 60 and output from the speaker. The effect sound is controlled, or data regarding decoration is sent to the decoration control device 50 to control the lighting / blinking state of various decoration lamps such as the side lamps 12, 12 and LEDs.

For example, when the big hit determination random number value of the special figure and the big hit determination value of the special figure match, data relating to the display is sent to the display control device 40 and the variable display device 4a.
The variable display game is stopped in a combination mode of specific identification information (for example, a special display mode such as "7, 7, 7"), and a special game state called a jackpot state is generated. In this special game state, a cycle in which the opening / closing door 5a of the special variation winning device 5 is opened and closed for a predetermined time (for example, 29.5 seconds) is defined as one round, and during each round, the game ball continues in the special winning opening 5b. It is a game that continues until a predetermined round (for example, 15 rounds) on condition that it is detected by the continuation sensor 5d in the winning area. However, during each round,
When a predetermined number (eg, 10) of game balls are won in the special winning opening 5b, the round is finished at that point. During each round, the number of winnings to the special winning opening 5b is detected by the count sensor 5c and stored in the RAM 21b. When the number reaches a predetermined number, the opening / closing door 5a is closed and the special game state of the round is finished. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine, the special game state advantageous to the player in relation to the result of the variable display game of the identification information displayed on the variable display device 4a being a predetermined special display mode. Occurs, it becomes possible to give a predetermined game value (such as an opportunity to obtain a large number of prize balls) to the player.

In this embodiment, the specific game state is generated by the specific game state generating means (here, the game control device 20 corresponds) provided in the control device in association with the establishment of the specific condition. It is supposed to do. Here, the specific game state is a game in which a variable display game in which the control relating to the conversion of the variable winning apparatus into the open state is made advantageous for the player can be performed a predetermined number of times (the number of continuous variable display). State. As an example of the specific game state, the variation display time of the variation display game on the variation display device 4a is shortened while the opening time when the variation winning device (normal variation winning device) 9 is opened is extended. Examples include a time saving state in which the time saving display game is played a predetermined number of times, a probability changing state and the like. It should be noted that during the time saving state or the probability variation state, the variation display time of the variation display of the general figure may be shortened. Further, the specific game state may be set by a time limit (for example, a 10-minute time-variation display game is played) in addition to the time limit setting by the number of times.

The specific condition is a condition for generating the specific game state (or a part of the condition for generating the specific game state), and here, it is related to the generation of the special game state. ing. Specifically, when the result of the variable display game on the variable display device 4a is a special display mode (eg, "2, 2, 2", etc.) that causes a special game state, the result is further concerned. When the type of special display mode satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, when the numbers in the grid are “1”, “3”, “5”, or “7”), the specific condition is If established, the specific game state is generated in relation to this. In addition, as the specific condition, the variable display device 4 as described above is used.
The condition is not limited to that related to the special display mode in a, but may be an appropriate condition such as a condition different from the special display mode, for example, a condition that a specific display is performed in a display game performed in an effect during the special gaming state. .

Further, in the control device of this embodiment, a specific game state sustainable number of times determining means (here, the number of continuous variable display times in the specific game state is selected from a plurality of types of variable display times). The game control device 20 corresponds thereto). As an example of the selection and determination of the variable display count that can be continued in the specific game state by the specific game state continuable number determination means, it is changed by the number of squares arranged when the occurrence of the specific game state is determined. Examples include selecting and determining the display count. Specifically, the number of times of variable display is 20 when the grids forming the special display mode are "1", "3", and "5", and the number of times of variable display is when the grid is "7". An example is a case where it is predetermined to be 50 times.

The CPU 21a of the game control device 20
, When the detection signals of the winning balls are input from the winning opening sensors 8a, ..., The special figure starting sensor 9b, and the count sensor 5c, the winning ball data is sent to the discharge control device 30 based on the detection signals. It also controls the ejection unit to eject the required number of prize balls.

Next, the relationship between the specific game state and the upper limit value of the starting memory will be described. In the present invention, the starting memory means includes a starting memory upper limit value changing means (here, the game control device 20 corresponds to), and the starting memory upper limit value changing means allows the starting memory upper limit value changing means based on the condition related to the specific game state. (Here, it is possible to change the upper limit value of the starting memory in association with the selection decision of the specific game state continuable number decision means). In this embodiment, the specific game state continuable number of times determining means is specified from among a plurality of types of variable display times based on the type of special display mode (type of symbol) stopped and displayed as a result of the variable display game. The number of times of variable display in which the gaming state can be continued (for example, the number of times that the time-saving fluctuation display game can be displayed) is selected and determined, and the start memory upper limit value changing means sets the upper limit value of the start memory according to the number of times of fluctuation display selected and determined. It can be changed.

Processing performed by the starting memory upper limit value changing means,
Here, the time saving storage upper limit setting process will be specifically described with reference to FIG. The time-saving storage upper limit setting process in this embodiment is performed every time the big hit state (special game state) occurs.

First, the game ball wins the variable winning device (ordinary variable winning device 9), and the special game state (big hit state)
When, occurs, the type of the symbol pattern (here, the symbols are 10 types from “0” to “9”) that constitutes the special display mode that determines the occurrence of the special game state. It is specified (step S11). Therefore, when the symbol is "4" or "8", the specific condition is not satisfied and the time saving state (specific game state) does not occur (time saving number 0). Therefore, the starting memory upper limit value is 4 of the normal value. (Step S12). Further, when the symbol is any of "0", "2", and "6", the specific condition is satisfied, and the time is shortened (specific game state). The number of possible variable displays) is determined to be 40, and as a result, the starting storage upper limit value changing means sets the starting storage upper limit value to 6 (step S13). Further, when the symbol is any of "1", "5", and "9", the specific condition is satisfied and a time saving state (specific game state) is established, and the specific game state continuable number determining means determines the number of time saving (continuation). The possible fluctuation display number) is determined to be 100 times, and as a result, the starting storage upper limit value changing means sets the starting storage upper limit value to 20 (step S14). Furthermore, the design is "3"
Alternatively, when the value is “7”, the specific condition is satisfied and the time is shortened (the specific game state), and the specific game state continuable number determination means determines the number of the time saved (the variable display number that can be continued) is 200.
As a result, the starting memory upper limit value changing means sets the starting memory upper limit value to 50 (step S1).
5).

As described above, in this embodiment, since the upper limit value capable of storing the start memory can be changed, for example, the game ball in the special game state (big hit state) or the specific game state is started. When it is easy to win a prize hole, you can make use of the winning of the starting prize hole of the game ball in the special game state or the specific game state to some extent by increasing the upper limit of the starting memory, etc., and there is a change in the game. The interest of the game can be enhanced. Further, since the upper limit value of the starting memory can be changed based on the condition related to the specific game state, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the specific game state and enhance the interest of the game.

Since the occurrence of the special game state and the occurrence of the specific game state can be associated with each other, the interest of the game can be further enhanced by the synergistic effect of these.

Furthermore, based on the type of special display mode displayed as a result of the variable display game, the number of variable display times that can be continued in the specific game state is selected from a plurality of types of variable display times. , The upper limit of the starting memory,
It can be changed depending on the type of special display mode. As a result, the feeling of harassment when a big hit state occurs can be further increased, and the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced.

In the present embodiment, the deadline of the specific game state (time saving state) is determined by the variable display frequency that can be continued by the specific game state continuous frequency determining means, but it is not limited to this. Other means may be provided to set the deadline at the time when the specific game state is performed. Along with this, the time during which the specific game state is continued is changed, and the upper limit value of the starting memory is changed by the starting memory upper limit value changing means based on the decision to change the continuation time.

[Second Embodiment] A pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the following embodiments including the second embodiment,
Since the second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment except for points to be described again, the same components are designated by the same reference numerals and the description thereof will be omitted.

In this second embodiment, the starting memory upper limit value changing means makes it possible to increase the upper limit value of the starting memory based on the occurrence of the special game state during the specific game state. Increasing means are included. The time-saving memory upper limit setting process in this embodiment is performed every time the game ball wins the variable winning device (normal variable winning device 9). Hereinafter, a specific description will be given with reference to FIG.

First, when the game ball wins the variable prize winning device (ordinary variable prize winning device 9), it is then determined whether or not it is in the time saving state (specific game state) (step S21). Here, when the time saving state is not in progress, the time saving medium counter provided in the starting memory upper limit value changing means as a limiter for the increase of the memory upper limit value (starting memory upper limit value) is cleared (step S28), and the time saving is performed. The storage upper limit setting process ends. When it is determined in step S21 that the game is in the time saving state, it is then determined whether or not a jackpot state (special game state) occurs due to the winning of the game ball in the variable winning device 9 (step S22). .

Here, when the big hit state does not occur, the processing is ended as it is. On the other hand, when the big hit state occurs, the time saving medium counter is incremented by +1 (step S2).
After 3), it is determined whether or not the time saving / medium counter is 5 or more (step S24).

If the counter is not 5 or more, that is, 4 or less, the storage upper limit value is doubled (step S25). More specifically, when the storage upper limit value is 4, that is, when the normal state has been reached until then (when the time saving / measuring counter has changed from 0 → 1), it is doubled to 8 storage upper limit values. 16 (when the hour / hour counter becomes 1 → 2), 3 when the storage upper limit is 16 (when the hour / hour counter becomes 2 → 3)
2, when the memory upper limit value is 32 (3
→ 4 becomes 64).

When the time saving / medium counter is 5 or more,
The limiter works to prevent the starting memory from further increasing, and sets the memory upper limit value to 4 (step S27).
After that, as long as the time saving state continues, the upper limit memory value remains four. After that, jackpot game processing (step S
26) is performed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, the upper limit value of the starting memory can be increased based on the occurrence of the special game state during the specific game state, thereby further increasing the jackpot during the specific game state. The advantage can be given, and the interest of the game can be enhanced. Further, since the start memory upper limit value can be set so as to be changed within a predetermined value (64 in this case) or less, it is possible to prevent the start memory upper limit value from increasing indefinitely, and to ensure fairness of the game. It can be maintained and the enjoyment of the game can be enhanced. Although the storage upper limit value is doubled here, the storage upper limit value is not limited to this and may be increased according to another law.

[Third Embodiment] In the third embodiment, the starting memory upper limit value increasing means is the remaining at the time when the special game state occurs during the time saving state (specific game state). When the variation display number is larger than the starting memory upper limit value in the normal gaming state, the remaining variation display number is set as the starting memory upper limit value. The time-saving memory upper limit setting process in this embodiment is performed every time the game ball wins the variable winning device (normal variable winning device 9). Hereinafter, a specific description will be given with reference to FIG.

First, when the game ball wins the variable prize device (normal variable prize device 9), it is determined whether or not the prize at that time is a jackpot during the time saving state (step S31). Here, when the time saving state is not in progress or when the jackpot state is not achieved (both cases are included), the time saving storage upper limit setting process is ended. In the step S31, during the time saving state and when the big hit state (special game state) occurs, the remaining variable display count (the remaining number of displayable times of the time saving display game) is the starting memory upper limit value in the normal game state ( (Here, four), that is, whether the number of remaining shortening times is 5 or more is determined (step S3).
2). Here, when the number of remaining time reductions is 4 or less, the storage upper limit value (starting storage upper limit value) is set to 4 (step S
35) After that, jackpot game processing is performed (step S3)
4). On the other hand, in step S32, when the remaining time saving number is 5 or more, the remaining time saving number is set to the storage upper limit value (step S33), and then the big hit game process (step S34) is performed.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the remaining variable display count at the time when the special game state occurs during the specific game state is larger than the start memory upper limit value in the normal game state, the remaining Since the variable display count can be set as the starting memory upper limit value, it is possible to obtain the merit of being in a big hit state early in the specific game state, and enhance the enjoyment of the game.

In each of the above-mentioned embodiments, when the gaming state changes from the time saving state (specific gaming state) to the normal gaming state, the variable winning device is operated until the number of starting memories becomes equal to or less than the starting memory upper limit value in the normal state. The new starting prize for may be invalidated. Furthermore, when the gaming state changes from the time saving state (specific gaming state) to the normal gaming state, the number of starting memories becomes equal to or less than the starting memory upper limit value in normal times, or the result of the variable display game on the variable display device is special. The firing device may be stopped until the stop display is displayed in the display mode.

Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 7, a firing stop process for determining whether or not the firing device stops the firing of the game ball will be described in detail. The launch device 103 is controlled by the control device, and here, is controlled by the game control device 20 and the launch control device 70. Further, in the firing stop process in this embodiment, the displayable number of the time-shortening variation display game (variation display number of the specific game state) becomes 0, and the game state changes from the short-time state (specific game state) to the normal game state. After returning to, every time the starting memory is consumed, it is performed.

First, it is determined whether the starting memory is 5 or more (step S41). Here, when the starting memory is not 5 or more, that is, when it is 4 or less, the firing is not stopped, and the firing stop processing is ended as it is. The variable display game based on the starting memory at this time is a normal variable display game,
It is not performed in the time saving fluctuation display game (display mode of the specific game state). In step S41, when the starting memory is 5 or more, it is next determined whether or not a big hit state (special game state) has occurred (step S42). In other words, if a jackpot situation occurs, even if the starting prize is invalid,
This is because, because there is a prize in the special variation winning device 5 in the jackpot state, it is in the player's interest to shoot a game ball. Here, if the jackpot state has not occurred,
A firing stop process is performed to prevent the game ball from being fired from the firing device (step S45), and the process ends. In addition,
At this time, until the start memory becomes 4 or less, the start memory is processed in the time saving display game. As a result, the starting memory can be reduced quickly. When the number of starting memory becomes 4 or less, a normal variable display game is played. Further, when the jackpot state has occurred, the start memory is stopped from being extinguished, and the launching process is performed to enable the game ball to be launched from the launching device (step S43). After that, the jackpot game process is performed (step S44). ). Even at this time, even if a game ball is won in the normal variation winning device (starting winning opening) 9, the starting memory is not increased (a new starting winning is invalidated).

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the game state changes from the specific game state to the normal game state, the variable winning device is operated until the number of starting memories becomes equal to or less than the starting memory upper limit value of the normal game state. The new starting prize can be invalidated. Since the upper limit value of the number of starting memories increases only during the big hit state or the specific game state, when returning to the normal game state, it is necessary to return to the normal memory upper limit value. Therefore, by not accepting a new starting memory after the end of the specific game state, it is possible to quickly return to the normal memory upper limit value and play the game thereafter, and it is possible to clarify the difference in the game state and enhance the interest of the game. it can.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state changes from the specific gaming state to the normal gaming state, the number of starting memories becomes equal to or less than the starting memory upper limit value of the normal gaming state, or the fluctuation in the fluctuation display device. Until the result of the display game is stopped and displayed in a special display mode, the launch of the game ball from the launching device is stopped. The number of memories can be quickly returned to the normal memory upper limit value and the subsequent game can be played, and the difference in the game state can be clarified to enhance the enjoyment of the game.

Further, when the launch of the game ball from the launching device is stopped while the new starting prize is invalidated, it is prevented that the game ball is thrown and the ball is wasted while the new starting prize is invalidated. Therefore, the difference in the game state can be recognized more clearly. As a result, the enjoyment of the game can be further enhanced.

When the result of the variable display game on the variable display device is stopped and displayed in the special display mode,
If the player does not shoot the game ball, the player is in a disadvantageous state (the player loses the opportunity to obtain a large number of prize balls).

The present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machines of the above-described embodiments, but is also applicable to other pachinko gaming machines, arrangement ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines and the like. It is possible. Further, it should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplifications in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is indicated by the claims rather than the foregoing description,
It is intended that all modifications within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims be included.

[0086]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, since the upper limit value of the starting memory can be changed, the winning of the game ball in the special winning state or the particular gaming state to the starting winning opening can be utilized to some extent. It is possible to change the game and enhance the interest of the game. Further, since the upper limit value of the starting memory can be changed based on the condition related to the specific game state, it is possible to attract the player's interest to the specific game state and enhance the interest of the game.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as a gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing a game board of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a main control block diagram of a game control device and other control devices which constitute the control device.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of a time saving storage upper limit setting process.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing another example of the time saving storage upper limit setting processing.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing still another example of the time saving storage upper limit setting processing.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a firing stop process.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a display screen in a state in which a plurality of variable display games are played simultaneously by using a variable display device as a multi-screen.

FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a display example of a starting memory display device.

[Explanation of symbols]

100 gaming machine 4a variable display device 9 normal variable winning device (variable winning device) 20 game control device (starting memory means, specific game state generating means, game state continuable number determining means, starting memory upper limit value changing means, starting memory upper limit Value increasing means) 103 launching device

Claims (9)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information, a variable winning device capable of converting a game ball into an open state in which a prize is easily won and a closed state in which a prize is difficult to win, and a variable winning device. Based on the winning of a game ball, a variable display game is performed on the variable display device, and the result of the variable display game is a special display mode that is set in advance. In a gaming machine having a control device capable of generating, a control storage device capable of storing a start storage of the variable display game within a range up to a predetermined upper limit value, and a specific condition being satisfied. Relatedly, a specific game state generating means for generating a specific game state in which the variable display game in which the control relating to the conversion of the variable winning device into the open state is made advantageous for the player can be performed a predetermined number of times, The above A specific game state continuable number determination means for selecting and determining the number of variable display times that can be continued in a specific game state from a plurality of types of variable display times, and the start storage means determines the number of times the specific game state can be continued A gaming machine comprising a starting memory upper limit value changing means capable of changing the upper limit value of the starting memory in association with the selection decision of the means. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the specific game state generating means generates the specific game state in association with the generation of the special game state. 3. A plurality of types of display modes can be set in the special display mode, and the specific game state sustainable number of times determination means is based on the type of the special display mode displayed as a result of the variable display game. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the number of variable display times for which the specific game state can be continued is selected from a plurality of types of variable display times. 4. The starting memory upper limit value changing means includes a starting memory upper limit value increasing means for increasing the upper limit value of the starting memory when a special game state occurs during the specific game state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that: 5. The start memory upper limit value increasing means, when the number of remaining variable displays at the time when the special game state occurs during the specific game state is larger than the start memory upper limit value in the normal game state, the remaining. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the number of times of fluctuation display of is set as a starting storage upper limit value. 6. The starting storage upper limit value changing means can be set so that the starting storage upper limit value is changed within a range of a predetermined value or less. Amusement machine. 7. The control device, when the game state is changed from the specific game state to the normal game state, a new number is given to the variable winning device until the number of start memories becomes equal to or less than the start memory upper limit value of the normal game state. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the starting winning is invalidated. 8. The variable prize device is provided in a game area of a game board, and a launching device is provided that can launch a game ball toward the game area. The control device has a game state of a specific game. When the state becomes the normal game state, the number of starting memories becomes equal to or less than the starting memory upper limit value of the normal game state, or until the result of the variable display game in the variable display device is stopped and displayed in a special display mode, The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the launching device stops firing. 9. The variable display device is capable of simultaneously performing a plurality of variable display games on a multi-screen during a specific game state and simultaneously digesting a plurality of starting memories. A gaming machine according to any one of 1.