JP2003190589A - Enclosed type pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an enclosed type pachinko game machine capable of accelerating a player's desire to continue a game by adjusting the game speed according to the convenient time and the game technique of the player and capable of displaying the information on the profit to be given to the player in real time. <P>SOLUTION: In the pachinko game machine, a game is played with game balls enclosed and circulated in the game machine. A prescribed number of prize balls are delivered on condition that a game ball enters a winning region on a game board 3. As for game courses, a plurality of courses in which values for each game ball and prize ball are different from each other are set for playing a game in the pachinko game machine. A player selects a game course as the player likes among the plurality of game courses by operating course selection buttons 141-145 based on the player's intention prior to the start of the game, and the game speed is adjusted. When the game speed is adjusted, a display part 16 displays the information on the profit to be given to the player, which changes momentarily according to the progress of the selected game course, in real time. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

TECHNICAL FIELD The present invention relates to an encapsulated pachinko gaming machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, in an enclosed pachinko gaming machine, a predetermined number of pachinko balls (gaming balls) are enclosed and stored in the pachinko gaming machine, and the enclosed gaming balls (enclosed balls) circulate. It is supposed to be used.

Specifically, a game ball enclosed in the machine is sent to a launch position in response to a handle operation of a player.
The enclosed ball sent to the firing position is repelled by the firing device. The encapsulating ball that is ejected is guided by the rail and sent to the game board. The enclosed ball sent to the game board flows down the board while being repelled by the obstacle nail. If the enclosed ball wins the winning opening while it is flowing down the board, the player will be paid the prize ball. On the other hand, the enclosed balls that did not win the winning opening while flowing down the board are collected in the out opening.
The enclosed balls that have not won the winning opening and the enclosed balls that have been collected in the outlet are collected and returned to the original firing position again through the collection passage. The enclosed sphere returned to the original firing position is again repelled by the firing device.

As a typical example of the above-mentioned enclosed type pachinko gaming machine, there is one disclosed in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 7-250965.

In the enclosed type pachinko game machine disclosed in such an official gazette, the value of the game ball given to the player is the first game value (local credit), and the player's right to play the game is the first. When a game value of 2 (bank credit) is set, a first conversion rate for converting the first game value into a second game value and a change in the second game value during the game occur The second game value is the first
The second conversion rate for converting into the game value of each is set individually, so that the two factors of the profit of the game hall (pachinko hall) and the interest of the player are compatible with each other. There is.

[0006]

[Problems to be Solved by the Invention] Assuming that a game is played under the same game condition (in other words, the same amount of money is thrown into the game), the psychology of the player who faces the game is roughly divided into two. can do.

In other words, a player who has enough time or a player who is not confident in the game skill will think that "I want to spend as much time as possible to enjoy the game", while having time to spare. A player who does not have such a skill or a player who is confident in the game skill will think "I want to make a profit (a lot of prize balls) in the shortest possible time".

However, in the enclosed pachinko gaming machine according to the above-mentioned publication, the psychology of the player is reflected,
The game speed cannot be changed. for that reason,
There is a risk of killing the player's willingness to play. The reason is that, in the above-mentioned prior art, the conversion rate (first conversion rate) of the game ball with respect to the amount paid by the player before the start of the game (the input amount), and the payout when a prize occurs during the game. Conversion rate of another game ball (2nd game ball converted as a prize ball)
Conversion rate) and are set individually, but this setting is only done on the side of the game hall.
This is because it cannot be artificially done based on the player's intention.

Therefore, if the inventor of the present application can adjust the game speed by changing the value per ball of both the game ball and the prize ball by an operation based on the intention of the player.
I thought that it would be possible to create a game state that reflects the psychology of the player involved in the game.

In adopting the above-mentioned configuration, since it is premised on the enclosed type, it is necessary to display in real time information about profits to be given to the player, which changes moment by moment as the game progresses.

The present invention has been made based on the above idea, and adjusts the game speed in accordance with the time convenience of the player and the game technique to thereby enhance the player's willingness to play the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide an encapsulated pachinko gaming machine capable of displaying information regarding the profit given to the player in real time.

[0012]

[Means for Solving the Problems] The enclosed pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention viewed from the first aspect, when playing a game using a gaming ball enclosed in the machine and circulated in the machine,
A predetermined number of prize balls are to be paid out, provided that the game balls are won in a prize area provided in an appropriate place on the game board, and the game is started before the game is started. When the player's operation changes the value per ball of both the game ball and the prize ball and the game speed is adjusted, information about the profit given to the player, which changes momentarily as the game progresses, is displayed. , Including first display means for displaying in real time.

In the above structure, a game is played using the game balls enclosed in the machine and circulated in the machine. At this time, when the game balls win the winning area of the game board, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. Prior to starting such a game, the value of each game ball and prize ball per ball is changed and the game speed is adjusted by the operation of the player, and the first display means, Information about profits to be given to the player, which changes moment by moment as the game progresses, is displayed in real time. Therefore, it is possible to adjust the game speed according to the player's time convenience and the game skill, thereby to enhance the player's willingness to play, and to display the information regarding the profit to be given to the player in real time. it can.

In the enclosed pachinko gaming machine, prior to starting the game, the player's operation changes the value per ball of both the game ball and the prize ball to adjust the game speed. And, it further includes a second display means for displaying in real time the number of game balls that change from moment to moment as the game progresses.

In the above structure, prior to the start of the game, the player can operate the game ball and the prize ball 1
If you change the value per ball and the game speed is adjusted,
The second display means displays, in real time, the number of game balls that change momentarily as the game progresses. Therefore, during the game in which the game speed is adjusted by the operation based on the intention of the player, the player can always confirm the number of game balls.

In the above-mentioned enclosed type pachinko gaming machine, a plurality of identification information images displayed on the display unit respectively change when a game ball launched from the launch unit onto the game board enters the starting opening.・ If the player is set to shift to a specific game mode, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode, provided that the combination of the identification information images at the time of stopping is a predetermined specific combination It is preferable that the probability of shifting to the specific game mode is changed according to the value of the game ball and the prize ball changed to adjust the game speed.

In the specific game mode, when a combination of a plurality of identification information images that fluctuates / stops when the launch ball enters the starting opening becomes a predetermined first specific combination. The jackpot mode to move,
The second predetermined combination of a plurality of identification information images that fluctuates and stops when the launch ball enters the starting opening.
A stochastic fluctuation mode that shifts when a specific combination of

The enclosed pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention viewed from the second aspect is a gaming board in which a gaming ball enclosed in the machine and circulated in the machine is used to play the game ball. A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out on condition that the player wins a prize area provided in an appropriate place, and the value per ball of both the above-mentioned game balls and prize balls is When a plurality of different game courses are set, and before the game is started, the player operates the desired game course from the plurality of game courses to adjust the game speed. And a first display unit for displaying in real time information about a profit to be given to the player, which changes momentarily according to the progress of the selected game course.

In the above-mentioned structure, a game is played by using the game balls enclosed in the machine and circulated in the machine. At this time, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out on condition that the game balls enter the prize area of the game board. As the game course, a plurality of courses in which the value of each game ball and prize ball is different from each other are set. When a desired game course is selected from a plurality of game courses and the game speed is adjusted by the player's operation before the game is started, the first display means causes the selected game to be displayed. It displays in real time information about the benefits to the player, which changes from moment to moment as the course progresses. Therefore, it is possible to adjust the game speed according to the player's time convenience and the game skill, thereby to enhance the player's willingness to play, and to display the information regarding the profit to be given to the player in real time. it can.

In the above-mentioned enclosed type pachinko game machine, when a desired game course is selected from a plurality of game courses and the game speed is adjusted by the operation of the player before the game is started, It further includes second display means for displaying in real time the number of game balls that change momentarily according to the progress of the selected game course.

In the above structure, when a desired game course is selected from a plurality of game courses and the game speed is adjusted by the player's operation before the game is started, the second display is displayed. The means displays, in real time, the number of game balls that change momentarily according to the progress of the selected game course. Therefore, during the game in which the game speed is adjusted by the operation based on the intention of the player, the player can always confirm the number of game balls.

In the enclosed pachinko gaming machine, a plurality of identification information images displayed on the display unit respectively change when a game ball launched from the launch unit onto the game board enters the starting opening.・ If the player is set to shift to a specific game mode, which is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode, provided that the combination of the identification information images at the time of stopping is a predetermined specific combination It is preferable that the probability of shifting to the specific game mode is changed according to the game course selected for adjusting the game speed.

In the specific game mode, when a combination of a plurality of identification information images that fluctuates / stops when the launch ball enters the starting opening becomes a predetermined first specific combination. The jackpot mode to move,
The second predetermined combination of a plurality of identification information images that fluctuates and stops when the launch ball enters the starting opening.
And the stochastic fluctuation mode that shifts when a specific combination of

[0024]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

With reference to FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 is an enclosed type pachinko gaming machine, and a game board 3 is arranged inside an upper glass of a front door 2 thereof. The back surface of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured so that the game balls enclosed in the machine can be circulated and used in the machine when a game is played, and the detailed structure of the game ball is conventionally known. The structure is adopted.

On the game board 3, there is arranged a variable display section 4 in which the display mode of the symbols, which are a plurality (for example, three) of identification information images, changes. In addition, on the game board 3, variable display of the specific winning opening 5 that serves as a starting port for starting the operation of the variable display portion 4 and the variable display portion 4 as the specific game mode is performed, and the variable (fluctuation) display is displayed. When a specific condition that the display state when stopped is a specific combination state is satisfied, a variable winning device (so-called attacker) 6, which is converted from a closed state that is disadvantageous to the player to an open state that is advantageous,
Regular winning opening 7 and variable winning device (so-called tulip)
The prize winning areas such as are arranged.

In the present embodiment, when a game ball shot by a player wins a specific winning opening 5 which is a starting opening, the game ball (start ball) is used as a start ball sensor 8
(See FIG. 2), when the variable display of the symbols by the variable display unit 4 ends (stops) in a specific combination state, the specific game mode, which is more advantageous than the normal mode, is entered. Specifically, the variable winning device 6 having an opening / closing door is converted and driven from a closed state, which is disadvantageous to the player, to an open state, which is advantageous. In this case, the variable winning device 6 may be opened and closed intermittently as well as being continuously opened for a predetermined time.

Below the game board 3, the upper exit 9 of the game ball that is paid out as a prize ball and the game ball that receives the prize ball from the upper exit 9 and is sent to the ball launching device 19 (see FIG. 2) are provided. An upper plate 10 for storing is provided.

Below the upper plate 10, a firing handle 11 for elastically firing the game ball, and a lower exit 1 of the game ball which is paid out as a prize ball when the upper plate 10 is full.
2 and a lower plate 13 for receiving the prize ball coming out from the lower outlet 12 are arranged.

In particular, in this embodiment, a plurality of game courses having different values for each of the game balls and the prize balls are set. Specifically, in the game course,
Standard course and 1 / value of the game ball to the standard course
4 and the value of the prize ball is quadrupled, the game speed is 1/4 course, and the value of the game ball is 1/2 of the standard course and the value of the prize ball is doubled, and the game speed is 1/2
1/2 course, and the value of the game ball is twice that of the standard course, the value of the prize ball is 1/2, and the game speed is 2
Double the doubled course and the value of the game ball to 4 times the value of the prize ball to the standard course, and the game speed to 4
Includes a 4x course and a 4x course. Therefore, above the upper plate 10, a desired game course is selected from the above five game courses by an operation based on the intention of the player, and a course selection button group 1 for adjusting the game speed is provided.
4 are provided. The selection button group 14 includes a standard course selection button 141 and a 1/4 course selection button 14
It is composed of a 1/1/2 course selection button 143, a 2 × course selection button 144, and a 4 × course selection button 145.

On the right side of the upper plate 10, the firing handle 1
Above 1 is a game ball number display unit 15 for displaying in real time the number of game balls that changes momentarily as the game progresses.
A credit frequency display unit 16 is provided for displaying in real time the credit frequency given to the player as a profit based on the number of game balls displayed in the game ball number display unit 15. These display units 15 and 16 are each composed of a 7-segment LED that displays an arbitrary number of digits (for example, 4 digits).

A settlement button 17 is provided between the upper plate 10 and the lower plate 13 and directly below the left side of the upper plate 10.

A ball lending machine is provided adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the player inserts a prepaid card (for example, a packy card) into the card sand of the ball lending machine and operates the lend button, a predetermined number of enclosed game balls are lent to the player and credited to the pachinko gaming machine 1. .

In the above structure, the player selects a game course and inputs a game amount, and the player inserts a number of enclosed game balls calculated based on the input amount and the ball rental payout conversion rate of the selected game course. After being rented out (after the enclosed game balls are stored in the upper plate 10), the game is started.

During the game, the player operates the handle 11 to launch a game ball from the ball launching device 19 to the game board 3. When the game ball drops on the game board surface without winning, the game ball is discharged from the out port provided at the lower end of the game board surface. On the other hand, when the game balls win the winning opening of the game board 3, the number of prize balls calculated based on the prize ball payout conversion rate of the selected game course is paid out to the upper plate 10 or the lower plate 13. Further, when the launched game ball does not reach the upper part of the game board surface and returns to the ball launching device 19, the return ball falls into a predetermined recovery path and comes out from the game ball lower exit 12. It is returned to the lower plate 13.

The number of game balls, which decreases with the game and increases by winning, is displayed in real time on the game ball number display unit 15, and the credit count of the number of game balls as a profit given to the player at the time of settlement is credit. It is displayed on the frequency display unit 16 in real time.

Referring to FIG. 2, reference numeral 20 is a microcomputer for controlling the game operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

The microcomputer 20 has a CPU 21 which controls a control center and an RO which stores a control program.
M22 and RAM that stores data required for control
23 and I / O ports 24 and 25.

To the CPU 21, each detection output of the launch ball sensor 25, the return ball sensor 26, the start ball sensor 8, and the safe ball sensor 27 via the I / O port 24,
The operation output of the start switch 28, the settlement button 17, the lending button, and the selection buttons 141 to 14 of the selection button group 14.
Each operation output of 5 is given. Then, the CPU 21
Based on the output signals of the devices 8, 141 to 145, 17, 18, 25 to 28, control signals are sent via the I / O port 25 to the ball launching device driving circuit 29 and the ball dispensing device driving circuit 3.
0, the credit frequency display unit drive circuit 31, the game ball number display unit 15, the variable display unit drive circuit 33 and the variable winning apparatus 6. Each of the drive circuits 29 to 34, based on the control signal from the CPU 21, the ball launching device 19, the ball dispensing device 35,
It controls the credit count display unit 16, the game ball count display unit 15, the variable display unit 4, and the variable winning device 6.

The launch ball sensor 25 detects a game ball launched from the ball launching device 19, and is arranged on the tip (launching port) side of the ball launching device 19. A magnetic sensor is preferably used as the launch ball sensor 25.

The return ball sensor 26 detects the return ball when the launched game ball does not reach the upper part of the game board surface and returns, and is provided on the collecting path on the back side of the game board 3. It is arranged. A magnetic sensor is preferably used as the return ball sensor 26.

The start ball sensor 8 detects a game ball (start ball) that has won the specific winning opening 5.
A micro switch is applied as the start ball sensor 8.

The safe ball sensor 27 has a specific winning opening 5,
The variable winning device 6, the regular winning opening 7, the variable winning device, and the like are used to detect game balls (safe balls). As the safe ball sensor 27, a micro switch,
A proximity sensor or the like can be applied.

The starting switch 28 outputs a starting signal indicating that when the firing handle 11 is operated, and is turned on or off in conjunction with the operation of the handle 11.

The ball payout device 35 is for paying out the prize balls and paying out the ball rentals, and is provided at an appropriate position on the back surface of the game board 3.

The RAM 23 stores the data table DT shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, on the data table DT, data strings related to the ball rental payout conversion rate, the prize ball payout conversion rate, and the credit frequency conversion rate are registered for each game course. The conversion rates of the four game courses other than the standard course are set based on the conversion rates of the standard course.

More specifically, for the 1/4 course, the rental ball payout conversion rate is the standard ball loan payout conversion rate N of the standard course.
1 is set by multiplying by "1/4", the prize ball payout conversion rate is set by multiplying "4" by the prize ball payout conversion rate N2 of the standard course, and the credit frequency conversion rate is set by the standard course N3. Is multiplied by "4" to set. For 1/2 course, the ball rental payout conversion rate is the standard ball loan payout conversion rate N1.
Is set by multiplying by 1/2 and the prize ball payout conversion rate is set by multiplying the prize ball payout conversion rate N2 of the standard course by "2", and the credit frequency conversion rate is set by the standard course N3. It is set by multiplying by "2". Regarding the double course,
The rental ball payout conversion rate is set by multiplying the standard ball payout ball conversion rate N1 by "2", and the prize ball payout conversion rate is multiplied by "1/2" by the standard course prize ball payout conversion rate N2. The credit frequency conversion rate is set to "1" for the standard course N3.
It is set by multiplying by "/ 2". Regarding the quadruple course,
The ball-loan payout conversion rate is set by multiplying the standard-ball payout ball payout conversion rate N1 by "4", and the prize-ball payout conversion rate is multiplied by "1/4" by the standard course prize-ball payout conversion rate N2. The credit frequency conversion rate is set to "1" for the standard course N3.
It is set by multiplying "/ 4".

Here, the flow of the game operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described.

Referring to FIG. 4, prior to the start of the game, the CPU 21 causes the player to select the course selection button 1
It is determined whether or not 41 to 145 have been operated (step S101). Here, the course selection buttons 141 to 145
When the CPU 21 determines that has been operated, the CPU 21 causes the RAM 23 to operate.
The data table DT stored in is read (step S102). With reference to the read data table DT, the CPU 21 performs a ball rental payout process according to the selected game course (steps S103 to S).
122).

Specifically, first, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the standard course has been selected by the player (step S103). Here, when the player operates the standard course selection button 141 and gives the operation signal,
The CPU 21 determines that the standard course is selected, and extracts the data string related to the standard course registered on the data table DT (step S104). When the data string related to the standard course is extracted, the CPU 21
It is determined whether or not the lending button 17 has been operated (step S105). Here, when the operation signal from the lending button 17 is given, the CPU 21 determines that the lending button 17 has been operated, and calculates the number of lent balls based on the lent-ball-out conversion rate N1 of the standard course data string ( Step S10
6). Then, the CPU 21 gives a control signal according to the calculation result to the ball payout device drive circuit 30. as a result,
The calculated number of lent balls is paid out from the ball payout device 35 (step S107). For example, if N1 = 5 yen / 1 ball and the input amount is 1000 yen, the number of lent balls to be paid out is 200.

When it is determined in step S103 that the standard course is not selected, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the player has selected the 1/4 course (step S108). Here, when the 1/4 course selection button 141 is operated by the player and the operation signal is given, the CPU 21 determines that the 1/4 course is selected, and the 1/4 registered on the data table DT is determined. Four
A data string related to the course is extracted (step S10).
9). Extracting the data string related to the 1/4 course,
The CPU 21 determines whether or not the lending button 17 has been operated (step S110). Here, the lending button 17
When the operation signal from is given, the CPU 21 determines that the lending button 17 has been operated, and calculates the number of lent balls based on the rent-ball payout conversion rate N1 × 1/4 of the ¼ course data string ( Step S111). Then, the number of lent balls according to the calculation result is paid out from the ball payout device 35 (step S107). For example, if the standard course loan conversion rate N1 is 5 yen / 1 ball and the input amount is 1000 yen, the number of loaned balls is 50. That is, one-fourth of the standard course is dispensed.

When it is determined in step S108 that the standard course is not selected, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the 1/2 course is selected by the player (step S112). Here, when the player operates the 1/2 course selection button 143 and gives an operation signal thereof, the CPU 21 determines that the 1/2 course is selected, and the 1/2 registered on the data table DT is determined. Two
A data string related to the course is extracted (step S11)
3). Extracting the data string related to 1/2 course,
The CPU 21 determines whether or not the lending button 17 has been operated (step S114). Here, the lending button 17
When the operation signal from is given, the CPU 21 determines that the lending button 17 has been operated, and calculates the number of lent balls based on the rent-ball payout conversion rate N1 × 1/2 of the ½ course data string ( Step S115). Then, the number of lent balls according to the calculation result is paid out from the ball payout device 35 (step S107). For example, if the standard course loan conversion rate N1 is 5 yen / 1 ball and the input amount is 1000 yen, the number of balls to be paid out is 100.
That is, 1/2 of the number of balls lent from the standard course is paid out.

When it is determined in step S112 that the 1/2 course is not selected, the CPU 21
It is determined whether or not the player has selected the double course (step S116). Here, when the player operates the double course selection button 144144 and gives the operation signal, the CPU 21 determines that the double course has been selected, and selects the double course registered in the data table DT. Extract related data strings (step S11)
7). Extracting the data string related to the double course, C
The PU 21 determines whether or not the lending button 17 has been operated (step S118). Here, when an operation signal from the lending button 17 is given, the CPU 21 determines that the lending button 17 has been operated, and determines the number of lent balls based on the lent-ball payout conversion rate N1 × 2 of the double course data string. The calculation is performed (step S119). Then, the number of lent balls according to the calculation result is paid out from the ball payout device 35 (step S107). For example, assuming that the standard course loan conversion rate N1 is 5 yen / 1 ball and the input amount is 1000 yen, the number of balls to be paid out is 400. That is, the number of rented balls is twice that of the standard course.

When it is determined in step S116 that the 2 × course has not been selected, the CPU 21 causes the player to operate the 4 × course selection button 145 to select the 4 × course.
It is determined that the double course is selected, and the data string related to the double course registered on the data table DT is extracted (step S120). When the data string related to the quadruple course is extracted, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the lending button 17 has been operated (step S121). Here, when an operation signal from the lending button 17 is given, C
The PU 21 determines that the lending button 17 has been operated,
The number of rented balls is calculated based on the rented ball payout conversion rate N1 × 4 in the quadruple course data string (step S122). Then, the number of lent balls according to the calculation result is paid out from the ball payout device 35 (step S107). For example, the standard course loan conversion rate N1 is 5 yen / 1 ball, and the input amount is 1
If it is 000 yen, the number of balls to be paid out is 80
It is 0. That is, four times as many balls as the standard course are paid out.

Referring to FIG. 5, when the series of ball rental payout processing is completed, CPU 21 determines whether or not firing handle 11 has been operated and the start switch has been turned on (step S123). Here, when the start switch 28 is turned on, the game ball is fired (step S12).
4).

When the launch ball sensor 25 detects a launch ball, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the remaining number of game balls is "0" (step S125). Here, if the remaining number of game balls is "0", the CPU 21 proceeds to step S13.
Processing after 7 is performed. On the other hand, when determining that the remaining number of game balls is not "0", the CPU 21 gives a control signal to the game ball number display drive circuit 32. Then, the current number of game balls is displayed on the game ball number display unit 15 (step S126). After that, the CPU 21 performs a credit frequency display process to be given as a profit for the player according to the selected game course (steps S127 to S13).
6).

More specifically, when the player selects the standard course in step S127, the CPU 21 multiplies the number of game balls by the credit degree N3 of the standard course data string to calculate the credit degree. (Step S128), the control signal according to this calculation result is given to the credit frequency display unit drive circuit 31 to display the credit frequency on the credit frequency display unit 16 (Step S129).

In step S130, if the player has selected the 1/4 course, the CPU 21
Calculates the credit frequency by multiplying the number of game balls by the credit frequency N3 × 4 of the 1/4 course data string (step S
131), and displays the credit frequency on the credit frequency display unit 16 (step S129).

In step S132, if the player has selected the 1/2 course, the CPU 21
Is the credit frequency N of the standard course data string in the number of game balls
The credit frequency is calculated by multiplying by 3 × 2 (step S1
33), and displays the credit frequency on the credit frequency display unit 16 (step S129).

In step S134, if the player has selected the double course, the CPU 21
2 times the number of game balls Credit frequency N3 × in the course data string
Multiply by 1/2 to calculate the credit frequency (step S1
35), and displays the credit frequency on the credit frequency display unit 16 (step S129).

When the player selects the quadruple course, the CPU 21 multiplies the number of game balls by the credit degree N3 × 1/4 of the quadruple course data string to calculate the credit degree (step S136). The credit frequency display unit 16 displays the credit frequency (step S12).
9).

When the process proceeds to step S137, the CPU 2
1 determines the presence or absence of a returning sphere based on the detection signal from the returning sphere sensor 26 (step S137). here,
When determining that there is a returning ball, the CPU 21 performs the process shown in FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is no return ball, winning determination and variable display are performed (step S138).

When the winning determination and the variable display processing are performed, the CPU 21 first performs random number sampling.
That is, every time the reference pulse is input, the integer value in the register of the CPU 21 falls within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 12).
It changes in 7). A value obtained by adding a predetermined number (for example, 3) to the above integer value is stored in the RAM 23 between one interrupt operation and the next interrupt operation, and the value stored in the RAM 23 is stored every time the interrupt operation is executed. The random number sampling is executed by reading out to. The numerical value stored in the RAM 23 is updated between one interrupt operation and the next interrupt operation.

Next, based on the random number values sampled in the RAM 23, the winning determination is made. The winning determination is performed by comparing the sampled random number value with the winning probability table stored in the RAM 23, and the winning type is determined by the winning probability corresponding to the random number value. A flag indicating the type of “winning prize” (for example, a big win and other winning prizes) or “missing” is set in the RAM 23 according to the result of winning determination.

Here, it is determined whether or not the start ball is detected by the start ball sensor 8. When the start ball is detected, the CPU 21 variably displays the variable display section drive circuit 33 based on the flag. Variable display is performed by driving the unit 4. When the variable display result mode indicated by the flag is winning, winning driving is performed. For example,
When the above determination result is “big prize”, the variable display section 4
Is driven so that a specific display mode (for example, “7”, “7”, “7”) appears, and the variable winning device driving circuit 3
The variable winning device 6 is driven to be converted from a disadvantageous state to an advantageous state for the player via 4. On the other hand, if the start ball is not detected, the process shown in FIG. 7 is performed.

Referring to FIG. 6, every time a return sphere is generated,
The CPU 21 adds the return ball (step S13).
9), the number of game balls including the return ball is displayed on the game ball number display unit 15 (step S140). After that, CPU21
Performs credit frequency display processing according to the selected game course (steps S141 to S150),
The processing shown in FIG. 7 is performed. The specific processing content of this credit frequency display processing is the same as steps S127 to S136 shown in FIG.

Referring to FIG. 7, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the safe ball sensor 27 has detected a safe ball that has won a specific winning opening 5, a variable winning device 6, a normal winning opening 7, a variable winning device 6, or the like. It is determined (step S151).
If it is determined that the safe ball is detected, the CPU 2
1 performs prize ball payout processing according to the selected game course (steps S152 to S161).

More specifically, when the standard course is selected by the player in step S152, the CPU 21 calculates the number of prize balls based on the prize ball payout conversion rate N2 of the standard course data string. (Step S15
3). Prize balls corresponding to the calculation result are paid out from the ball payout device 35 (step S154).

In step S155, if the player has selected the 1/4 course, the CPU 21
Calculates the number of prize balls based on the prize ball payout conversion rate N2 × 4 of the 1/4 course data string (step S156), and the prize balls corresponding to the calculation result are paid out from the ball payout device 35 (step S156). S154). For example, if the standard ball prize conversion rate N2 is 16 / win, the number of prize balls to be paid out is 64. That is, four times as many prize balls as the standard course are paid out.

In step S157, if the player has selected the 1/2 course, the CPU 21
Calculates the number of prize balls based on the prize ball payout conversion rate N2 × 2 of the 1/2 course data string (step S158), and the prize balls corresponding to the calculation result are paid out from the ball payout device 35 (step S158). S154). For example, if the standard ball prize conversion rate N2 is 16 / win, the number of prize balls to be paid out is 32. That is, double the prize balls of the standard course are paid out.

When the player selects the double course in step S159, the CPU 21
The number of prize balls is calculated based on the prize ball payout conversion rate N2 × 1/2 of the double course data string (step S160), and prize balls corresponding to the calculation result are paid out from the ball payout device 35 (step S154). ). For example, assuming that the standard ball prize conversion ratio N2 is 16 / win, the number of prize balls to be paid out is 8. That is, 1 / of the standard course
Double prize balls are paid out.

When the player selects the quadruple course, the CPU 21 calculates the number of prize spheres based on the prize sphere payout conversion rate N2 × 1/4 of the quadruple course data string (step S161). The prize balls according to the calculation result are paid out from the ball payout device 35 (step S154). For example, if the prize ball payout conversion rate N2 of the standard course is 16 pieces / 1 winning, the number of prize balls to be paid out is 4. That is, 1/4 of the standard course prize balls are paid out.

When the series of prize ball payout processing is completed, C
The PU 21 adds the number of prize balls (step S162), and the game ball to which the prize balls have been added is displayed on the game ball number display unit 15 (step S163). After that, the CPU 21 performs credit frequency display processing according to the selected game course (steps S164 to S173). The specific processing content of this credit frequency display processing is the same as the processing of steps S127 to S136 shown in FIG.

Upon completion of the series of credit frequency display processing, the CPU 21 determines whether or not the settlement button 17 has been operated (step S174). Here, when it is determined that the settlement button 17 is not operated, the CPU 21
The process proceeds to step S123 shown in FIG. on the other hand,
When it is determined that the settlement button 17 has been operated, the CPU 21
Writes the credit frequency displayed on the credit frequency display unit 16 into the prepaid card (step S1).
75), the game operation ends.

According to this embodiment, the following actions and effects are obtained.

(1) A game is played by using game balls enclosed in the machine and circulated in the machine. At this time, provided that the game ball is in the winning area of the game board 3,
A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. As the game course, a plurality of courses in which the value of each game ball and prize ball is different from each other are set. Prior to starting the game, the course selection buttons 141 to 141 based on the player's intention.
When a desired game course is selected from a plurality of game courses and the game speed is adjusted by the operation of 145, the display unit 16 changes to the player from moment to moment according to the progress of the selected game course. Display information about the benefits provided in real time. Therefore, it is possible to adjust the game speed according to the player's time convenience and the game skill, thereby to enhance the player's willingness to play, and to display the information regarding the profit to be given to the player in real time. it can.

(2) When a desired game course is selected from a plurality of game courses and the game speed is adjusted by an operation based on the intention of the player before the game is started, the display section is displayed. 15 displays in real time the number of game balls that change moment by moment according to the progress of the selected game course. Therefore, during the game in which the game speed is adjusted by the operation based on the intention of the player, the player can always confirm the number of game balls.

The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, each of the plurality of identification information images displayed on the display unit is triggered by the game ball launched from the launch unit onto the game board into the starting opening. It is set to shift to a specific game mode that is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode, provided that the combination of the identification information images that fluctuates / stops and becomes a predetermined specific combination Although the description has been made for the type pachinko game machine, in this case, the probability of shifting to the specific game mode may be changed according to the game course selected for adjusting the game speed.

Specifically, as the value per ball of both the game ball and the prize ball is changed to be lower, the above probability is lowered, while the value per ball of both the game ball and the prize ball is higher. As the number is changed, the above probability is increased.

Incidentally, in the specific game mode, when a combination of a plurality of identification information images that fluctuates / stops when the launch ball enters the starting opening becomes a predetermined first specific combination. It changes with the jackpot mode that shifts and the launch ball entering the starting opening.
The probability variation mode is included when a combination of a plurality of identification information images to be stopped becomes a predetermined second specific combination.

In addition, various design changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

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As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, the game speed is adjusted in accordance with the time convenience of the player and the game technique, thereby enhancing the player's willingness to play.
In addition, it is possible to display the information regarding the profit to be given to the player in real time.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a mechanical configuration of an encapsulated pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of an enclosed pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an example of a data table.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of control of game operation.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a flow of control of game operation.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of control of game operation.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of control of game operation.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pachinko machine 3 game board 141-145 Course selection button 15 Game ball number display 16 Credit frequency display 20 microcomputer 21 CPU 22 ROM 23 RAM DT data table

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. When playing a game using a game ball that is enclosed in the machine and circulated in the machine, the condition is that the game ball wins a prize area provided in an appropriate place on the game board. , A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and the value of each of the above-mentioned game balls and prize balls is changed by the player's operation before starting the game. Then, when the game speed is adjusted, the enclosed pachinko game machine is characterized by including a first display means for displaying in real time information regarding a profit to be given to the player, which changes momentarily as the game progresses. . 2. The encapsulated pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the value per ball of both the game ball and the prize ball is changed by the operation of the player before starting the game. An encapsulated pachinko gaming machine characterized by further comprising second display means for displaying, in real time, the number of game balls that change momentarily as the game progresses, when the game speed is adjusted. 3. The encapsulated pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game ball launched from the launching unit onto the game board is displayed on the display unit when the game ball enters the starting opening. A plurality of identification information images that are present each fluctuate / stop, and a transition is made to a specific game mode that is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode, provided that the combination of the identification information images when stopped is a predetermined specific combination. It is set so that the probability of shifting to the specific game mode is changed according to the value of the game ball and the prize ball changed to adjust the game speed. . 4. The enclosed pachinko gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the specific game mode is a combination of a plurality of identification information images that fluctuates / stops when a launch ball enters the starting port. An enclosed type pachinko gaming machine, characterized in that it is a jackpot mode that shifts when it becomes a first specific combination to be defined. 5. The enclosed pachinko gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the specific game mode is a combination of a plurality of identification information images that fluctuate or stop when a launch ball enters the starting port. An encapsulated pachinko gaming machine, characterized in that it is a probability variation mode that shifts when it becomes a second specific combination to be defined. 6. When playing a game using a game ball enclosed in the machine and circulated in the machine, the condition is that the game ball wins a prize area provided in an appropriate place on the game board. , A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out, and a plurality of game courses in which the value of each of the game balls and the prize balls is different from each other are set, and the game is started. Prior to the game player's operation, a desired game course is selected from a plurality of game courses by a player's operation, and when the game speed is adjusted, the player's time will change according to the progress of the selected game course. An encapsulated pachinko gaming machine comprising: first display means for displaying in real time information about a profit given to the player. 7. The encapsulated pachinko gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein a desired game course is selected from a plurality of game courses by a player's operation before the game is started, and the game is played. An encapsulated pachinko gaming machine characterized by further comprising a second display means for displaying in real time the number of game balls that change momentarily according to the progress of the selected game course when the speed is adjusted. 8. The encapsulated pachinko gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the game ball launched from the launching unit onto the game board is displayed on the display unit when the game ball enters the starting opening. A plurality of identification information images that are present each fluctuate / stop, and a transition is made to a specific game mode that is more advantageous to the player than the normal mode, provided that the combination of the identification information images when stopped is a predetermined specific combination. The enclosure type pachinko gaming machine is characterized in that the probability of shifting to the specific game mode is changed according to the game course selected to adjust the game speed. 9. The encapsulated pachinko gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the specific game mode is a combination of a plurality of identification information images that fluctuates / stops when a launch ball enters the starting opening. An enclosed type pachinko gaming machine, characterized in that it is a jackpot mode that shifts when it becomes a first specific combination to be defined. 10. The enclosed pachinko gaming machine according to claim 8, wherein the specific game mode is a combination of a plurality of identification information images that fluctuates / stops when a launch ball enters the starting port. An encapsulated pachinko gaming machine, characterized in that it is a probability variation mode that shifts when it becomes a second specific combination to be defined.