JP2003334332A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine which corresponds to the tastes of different players. <P>SOLUTION: A predicting rendition selecting device 46 for selecting whether or not a pattern display device 6 displays by rendition a ready-for-winning prediction or a big hit prediction, etc., is arranged on the front surface of a game machine main body 5. When a switch is operated not to perform the predicting renditions in the configuration, the predicting renditions are not displayed in the pattern display device 6, which corresponds to the player who does not want to be ashamed when a big hit, etc., is not obtained after the performance of the predicting rendition. When the switch is operated to perform the predicting rendition, the pattern display device 6 displays the predicting rendition, so as to correspond to the player who wants to appreciate a highly elaborating rendition. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine which provides a player with a predetermined gain when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a pachinko gaming machine, a plurality of symbols are displayed in a variable manner, and a symbol display device for displaying a background symbol, and a game ball passing through a symbol starting area cause the symbol display device. By displaying the selected symbols in a variably manner, stopping and confirming the symbols, and when the notice execution condition is satisfied, a plurality of notice symbols stored in the storage device in advance for notifying that the combination of the selected symbols is in a predetermined mode. From the operation pattern, select one, using the selected notice symbol operation pattern, the combination of the symbol production control means for producing and displaying the symbol generation process, and the selected symbol confirmed and displayed on the symbol display device in a predetermined big hit mode. In some cases, a so-called first-class pachinko gaming machine or third-class pachinko gaming machine, which is provided with a game control means for executing a special game operation that provides a predetermined gain to the player. Exist.

By the way, since a lot of prize balls are generally paid out during the operation of this special game operation, the player most desires this special game operation. Therefore, as a matter of course, a festive symbol effect is executed on the symbol display device when a big hit occurs which causes the special game operation to be performed.
An advance notice pattern for announcing that the game state will be advantageous for the player is displayed in advance to enhance the player's expectation for the big hit. Here, as such a notice effect, for example, the reach operation is well known in the above-mentioned first-class pachinko gaming machine. Further, a reach announcement for announcing that this reach operation occurs and a jackpot announcement for announcing that the combination of the selected symbols is in the jackpot mode are also well known. And, as for the contents of the symbols of these notice productions, a huge number are prepared and various, and they are gorgeous and exciting.

[0004]

By the way, when the above-mentioned notice effect is started to be executed on the symbol display device, the pachinko machine is concerned because of the rarity of the symbol content and the flashy effect content. It was observed that other players and passersby playing near the gaming machine also pay attention to the effect display. In such a situation, the player who is bathed in the notice production has a high expectation and the game is the most interesting time zone, but on the other hand, the eyes of other players etc. I was worried about and couldn't concentrate on the game. In addition, if the player loses after the notice production, the effect displayed in a flashy manner may be combined with the feeling of disappointment and embarrassment to other players. . Therefore, for the purpose of improving the interest of the game, a variety of design contents and a composition with gorgeous and luxurious contents have been conventionally proposed, but such a structure attracts the attention of others, Since it will attract shame at the time of loss, it rather disturbs the player's concentration,
In some cases, the player's willingness to play was diminished.

As described above, the game styles of the players are varied, and some players expect a colorful and flashy notice production, while others enjoy the game at their own pace without being noticed by other players. Some players want to. Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine which can solve the above-mentioned problems and which can respond to a player's preference for advance notice production.

[0006]

According to the present invention, in the above-mentioned pachinko game machine, a notice effect selecting device having an on / off switch is provided on the outer surface of the main body of the game machine on the player side, and When the on / off switch of the notice effect selecting device is in the on state, the symbol effect control means displays the symbol generation process using the selected notice symbol operation pattern when the notice execution condition is satisfied, and is in the off state. in case of,
It is a pachinko gaming machine that does not use the notice pattern operation pattern (claim 1). Here, the symbol generation process refers to a process from when the selected symbol starts changing until it stops.
Further, the notice design operation pattern defines a series of presentation modes of the selected design and the background design in the design generation process.

In such a configuration, the player of the pachinko gaming machine performs a symbol generation process using the notice symbol operation pattern when the notice execution condition is satisfied by operating the notice production selection device by a switch, Alternatively, it is possible not to execute. As a result, for example, a player who thinks that the notice effect is unnecessary does not need to enjoy the notice effect by operating the notice effect selection device, so that the player is not noticed by other players or the like. You will be able to concentrate on the game. On the other hand, a player who expects a variety of flashy notice effects can enjoy the notice effects by operating the notice effect selection device so that the on / off switch is turned on.

It is to be noted that the front position of the gaming machine main body is suitable as the disposition position at which the player can switch the advance notice effect selection device, but on the outer surface of the player side such as the side position within reach of the player. Any position may be used as long as it is present.

Further, the notice production selecting device can be constructed so that the player of the pachinko gaming machine can appropriately select and operate at any timing during the game. As a result, even if you change your mind during the game and want to execute the notice effect, or conversely, you want to stop the execution,
It becomes possible to respond promptly. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the selection is made effective only within a predetermined time after the advance notice effect selection device is selected. As a result, the original position is restored after the passage of time, and the next player is not affected.

Here, the plurality of preliminarily stored notice symbol operation patterns are configured to have different notice contents, symbol contents, etc. that are displayed as effects, and various notice effects can be provided to the player of the pachinko gaming machine. A configuration that does is preferable.
For example, an advance notice symbol operation pattern (hereinafter, reach advance notice symbol operation pattern) for announcing that the combination of the selected symbols will be the reach aspect, or an advance notice symbol operation pattern for notifying that the combination of the selected symbols is the jackpot aspect (hereinafter , Ordinary jackpot notice pattern operation pattern), and a notice pattern operation pattern (hereinafter, reach type jackpot notice pattern operation pattern) for notifying that the combination of the selected symbols is a reach mode and the combination of the selected symbols is a jackpot mode, etc. Can be mentioned. Further, each of these notice symbol actuation patterns may be configured by a plurality of notice symbol actuation patterns having different symbol contents and effect modes. For example, an example in which the reach type jackpot notice pattern operation pattern is configured by normal reach operation, special reach operation, long reach operation, and the like can be given.

Incidentally, the symbol effect control means, when the on / off switch of the notice effect selecting device is in the off state, the effect of displaying the symbol generation process without using the notice symbol operation pattern is to change the notice symbol operation pattern. Although selected, in addition to the configuration that displays the symbol generation process without using the selected notice design operation pattern, it also includes the configuration that displays the design generation process that does not include the notice production without selecting the notice design operation pattern. It is a waste.

Further, a configuration is proposed in which the notice production selecting device can perform a selection operation for each notice pattern operation pattern (claim 2). With such a configuration, it is possible to display only the notice effect that the user likes. For example, a symbol generation process using the reach notice pattern operation pattern, or a symbol generation process using the normal jackpot notice pattern operation pattern,
By performing a selection operation of the advance notice effect selection device according to the present invention, it is possible to perform effect display according to the preference of the player of the pachinko gaming machine or not to perform effect display.
That is, in the case where a player thinks that he / she is shy when he / she does not become a big hit after the execution of the notice because only the big hit notice for notifying that the combination of the selected symbols becomes the big hit mode is flashy. Will switch the notice effect selecting device so that only the notice is not executed. Further, when the player of the pachinko gaming machine thinks that all the notice effects are flashy, he / she selects and operates the notice effect selecting device so that all the notices are not executed. Therefore, with such a configuration, the game content can be provided according to the preference of the player for the notice effect.

[0013]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment example in which the present invention is applied to a so-called type 1 pachinko gaming machine will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 7 fixed to a gaming island facility (not shown) and a gaming machine body 5 that covers a front opening portion of the outer frame 7. These are pivotally attached via a hinge member 19 so as to be openable and closable.

Further, the gaming machine main body 5 is provided with a plate-shaped front frame 2 having a substantially square opening formed in the upper center thereof, and the front frame 2 is pivotally attached to the outer frame 7. A game board 3 is arranged on the front frame 2, and the game door 2 is provided in the opening of the front frame 2 so as to be located in front of the game board 3.
0 is pivotally attached. Further, a transparent plate 20a is attached to the game door 20.

Below the game board 3, there are arranged an upper plate member 28 which is openably and closably attached to the front frame 2, and a lower plate member 29 which is located below the upper plate member 28. . Further, a firing handle 30 is provided on the right side of the lower plate member 29 so as to project. The launch handle 30 is provided with a launch lever 35 that is rotatably mounted. By launching the launch lever 35 in the clockwise direction from the non-rotated state, the game ball is launched to the game board 3 surface. Is possible.

Further, at a position directly above the firing handle 30,
A notice effect selection device 46 according to the present invention is provided. This notice production selecting device 46 is provided with an on / off switch, and when the notice execution condition is satisfied, it is selected and decided by switch operation whether or not the notice generation process is displayed using the notice symbol operation pattern. And this notice production selection device 46 is provided in the front position of the gaming machine main body 5 so that the player of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can perform a selection operation as in the present embodiment. The notice effect selecting device 46 is not limited to the front position of the gaming machine body 5, but may be appropriately arranged on the player-side outer surface of the gaming machine body 5. The notice effect selecting device 46 will be described later in detail because it relates to a main part of the present invention.

In the center of the game board 3, there is formed a game area 9 from which game balls hit along the guide rail 10 are discharged. Then, as shown in FIG. 2, a center case 4 is arranged in the center of the game area 9. A symbol display device 6 including a liquid crystal display is provided in the center case 4, and the symbol display device 6 is provided.
3 special symbols in the symbol display area 6a (selected symbols)
A background pattern having A, B, C, and a character image, a background image, or the like as the symbol content is displayed. This special symbol A,
On B and C, symbols each consisting of 10 numbers "0" to "9" are displayed. And special symbols A, B, C
When the variation condition of is satisfied, the special symbols A, B, and C are started to fluctuate, and the symbol generation process of stopping and stopping the symbol is displayed.

At the lower part of the center case 4, a special symbol starting memory number display device 8 consisting of four pilot lamps is provided. This special symbol starting memory number display device 8 displays the starting memory number stored in a partial area of the memory RAM of the main control board 60 (see FIG. 3) described later.

On the upper part of the center case 4, a normal symbol display device 10 provided with three LEDs inside is arranged. The three light emitting diodes LED sequentially blink to display the normal symbol (selected symbol) in various combinations of lighting modes. Then, when the lighting mode is a predetermined hit mode, the normal electric accessory 15 is opened. Further, directly above the normal symbol display device 10, a normal symbol starting memory number display device 12 consisting of four pilot lamps is provided, and a game ball detection from a normal symbol starting switch S2 (see FIG. 3) described later. When a signal is stored in a partial area of the storage device RAM of the main control board 60 (see FIG. 3) with a predetermined number as the upper limit, the stored number is displayed.

On the other hand, on both lower sides of the center case 4,
Normal symbol operation gate (normal symbol starting area) 13, 13 through which the game ball can pass is provided, and the ball detection signal from the normal symbol starting switch S2 (see FIG. 3) built in this normal symbol operation gate 13, 13 When it occurs, the normal symbol display device 10 fluctuates.

Further, at a position directly below the symbol display device 6, there is a normal electric accessory 15 having a special symbol starting region 14 inside and changing the opening degree of the starting region (also serving as a winning opening) by means of the opening and closing wing pieces. It is arranged. And when the display result of the normal symbol display device 10 is a hitting mode, the opening and closing wing pieces are expanded for about 0.5 seconds to expand the opening degree of the special pattern starting area 14, and the ball is entered. It will be in an easy state. In this ordinary electric accessory 15, a special symbol starting switch S1 (see FIG. 3) such as a photoelectric switch and a limit switch is provided, and with the ball passing detection by the starting switch S1,
The special symbols A, B, C of the symbol display device 6 will be variably displayed.

A variable winning device 22 having a special winning opening 23 having a specific area and a normal area is disposed below the ordinary electric accessory 15. This prize hole 23
Is provided with an opening / closing piece 24, and by opening / closing the opening / closing piece 24 with a special winning opening opening solenoid (see FIG. 3), the special winning opening 23 is converted into either an open state or a closed state. Then, the special symbols A, B, C are displayed in a predetermined combination on the symbol display device 6, and when a big hit is reached, the opening / closing piece 24 is opened, and in the opened state, the upper surface of the opening / closing piece 24 causes a guiding action, and a big winning is achieved. While guiding the game ball to the mouth 23,
When the game ball enters the specific area, it becomes possible to move to the next opening / closing round, and the continuous opening operation is generated to provide the player with a predetermined gain. This variable winning device 22 is for executing a special game operation described later, and inside thereof, as shown in FIG. 3, a specific area switch S3 for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific area, and a big hit. And a count switch S4 for counting the number of winning prizes. Here, the specific area switch S3 also has a function as a count switch for counting the balls that have entered the specific area.

Further, the game board 3 is provided with four general winning openings (winning areas) 18, which are the general winning openings 1
When the game balls flow into 8, the predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player.

Furthermore, on the upper part of the game board 3, a game area 9
A lighting tool 11 composed of a plurality of light emitting diodes LED is arranged along the line. The lighting tool 11 may of course be a lamp.

FIG. 3 is a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present invention.
It shows a control circuit for controlling the game operation of. The main control board 60 is provided with a board circuit for controlling game operations and the like of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a main control central control unit CPU is arranged on the board circuit. The main control central control device CPU executes and executes a general control regarding a game, and the main control central control device CPU has a storage device ROM for storing an operation program used for arithmetic processing, A storage device RAM capable of reading and writing necessary data at any time, via an address bus (not shown) for unilaterally transmitting information designating an address for reading and writing data and a data bus (not shown) for exchanging data. The main control board 60 is connected and constitutes a board circuit. This storage device ROM stores fixed data such as a control program and a random number table. In the random number table, a hit special random number K, a hit symbol random number L, a lost symbol random number Ma, Mb, Mc, a reach random number N, a reach symbol random number P, a reach pattern random number Q, an ordinary hit random number U, an ordinary symbol random number V, etc. are stored. When the predetermined requirements are satisfied, the main control central control unit CPU performs a lottery for each random number. Further, the storage device RAM is provided with a special symbol starting switch S1, a storage area for temporarily storing the number of memories etc. by the ON operation of the normal symbol starting switch S2, a register area constituting a soft timer, a work area and the like. ing.

A clock device (not shown) for outputting a predetermined clock pulse is provided in the circuit board of the main control board 60.
Is provided and is connected to the main control central control unit CPU. Then, the central control unit CPU for main control performs arithmetic processing in time series with clock pulses at regular intervals,
A series of processing operations are sequentially executed.

Further, the board circuit of the main control board 60 is provided with an input port (not shown) and an output port (not shown) for the main control central control unit CPU to perform data communication with peripheral devices. A control command from the main control board 60 via this output port is a symbol display control board 62,
The sound source control board 63, the light source control board 64, and the payout control board 65 are connected to the input ports so as to emit in one direction. In addition, the special symbol starting switch S1, the normal symbol starting switch S2, the specific area switch S3, the count switch S4, and the notice effect selecting device according to the present invention, which are described above, are connected to the input port of the main control board 60 via the board relay board 61. 46 on / off switches are connected,
The main control board 60 checks the gaming ball detection state of each switch S1 to S4 or the on / off state of the on / off switch every 2 ms, and when a predetermined signal is detected, the signal is shaped by the waveform shaping circuit. It is input to the main control central control unit CPU and the information is stored in the storage unit RAM. The output port of the main control board 60 is connected to the board relay board 6
Solenoid of normal electric accessory 15 through 1, winning hole 2
Central control unit C for main control, to which the solenoid of 3 is connected
It is activated when the PU selects a predetermined condition.

The symbol display control board 62 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the symbol display mode displayed on the symbol display area 6a of the symbol display device 6. This board circuit, a central control device CPU for symbol control for controlling the symbol display mode, a storage device ROM in which the effect program is stored, a storage device RAM capable of reading and writing necessary data, an input port and an output port Are connected and configured. The storage device ROM also stores fixed data for performing the pattern variation mode such as the operation program, the variable display patterns of the special symbols A, B, and C and the display pattern of the background symbol. Further, this storage device ROM stores a plurality of notice symbol operation patterns for notifying that the combination of the special symbols A, B, C is in a predetermined mode.
As this notice symbol operation pattern, one notice symbol action pattern is selected according to the control command signal transmitted from the main control board 60 when the notice condition is satisfied, and is used in the symbol generation process for effect display on the symbol display device 6.

Then, the control command signal received from the main control board 60 is arithmetically processed in the symbol control central control unit CPU, and predetermined symbol data is transmitted to the display driver via the output port. Predetermined special symbols A, B, C and background symbols are displayed in the symbol display area 6a of the symbol display device 6. By the way, this symbol display control board 62, together with the main control board 60, due to the game sphere passing through the special symbol starting area 14, starts changing the special symbols A, B, C on the symbol display device 6, While stopping and confirming the symbol, when the notice execution condition is satisfied, one of the plurality of notice symbol operation patterns is selected, and using the selected notice symbol operation pattern, the symbol production process is effected and displayed. It constitutes a control means.

The sound source control board 63 is provided with a board circuit for controlling sound effects and the like generated from the speaker. This substrate circuit is a storage device ROM in which fixed data such as an operation program and a sound generation pattern is stored in a central controller CPU for controlling a sound source that controls sound effects.
And a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data, and an input port and an output port are connected. The sound source control board 63 transmits the control command signal received from the main control board 60 to the central controller CP for sound source control.
U performs arithmetic processing, transmits predetermined sound data to the sound generator through the output port, receives the sound data, and outputs a sound effect to the speaker.

The above-mentioned light source control board 64 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the lighting device 11 including the light emitting diode LED provided in the pachinko gaming machine 1, the special symbol starting memory number display device 8 and the like. ing. This substrate circuit is provided to a central control unit CPU for light source control for controlling lighting of the lighting fixture 11 and the like, an operation program and a light emitting diode LE.
A storage device ROM in which fixed data such as an illumination pattern for lighting D and the like is stored, a storage device RAM in which necessary data is read and written, and an input port and an output port are connected. This light source control board 64
Is a central control unit CPU for light source control, performs arithmetic processing on the control command signal received from the main control board 60, and outputs predetermined optical data through an output port to the light emitting diode LED.
Are transmitted to a light source operating substrate on which a driver for emitting light is arranged to turn on a predetermined lighting tool 11 or the like.

Further, the payout control board 65 is provided with a board circuit for controlling a ball renting a game ball, a prize ball, and the like. This board circuit activates various solenoids such as a ball rental unit and a prize ball unit to control a supply of a predetermined ball or a prize ball to a payout control central control unit CPU, and an operation program, a prize ball or a ball rental. The storage device ROM in which fixed data such as the sphere count pattern is stored, the storage device RAM in which necessary data such as sphere count data is read and written, and the input port and the output port are connected. The payout control board 65, according to the control command signal received from the main control board 60, the payout control central controller CP.
U performs arithmetic processing, transmits predetermined data to the payout relay board, and activates various solenoids such as a ball rental unit and a prize ball unit by this data to execute predetermined ball rental and prize ball payout. Further, the payout control board 65 is connected to a prepaid card unit that reads and writes a prepaid card storing a rental ball of a game ball and a CR connection board that relays data processing of the prepaid card,
Exchange data such as remaining balls of game balls. In the case where the combination of the special symbols A, B, C confirmed and displayed on the symbol display device 6 by the main control board 60, the board surface relay board 61, the payout control board 65, and the payout relay board is a predetermined big hit mode. , Constitutes a game control means for executing a special game operation which provides a predetermined gain to the player.

Next, the control mode of this embodiment will be described according to the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. When the player turns the firing lever 35 of the firing handle 30, a launching device (not shown) launches game balls to the game area 9 at predetermined intervals. Here, this game ball is still a special symbol starting area 1
In the case where the special symbols A, B, and C have not started to fluctuate without passing through 4 (hereinafter, the normal game state D), the main control board 60 executes the effect corresponding to the state. A predetermined control command signal is transmitted to the symbol display control board 62, the sound source control board 63, and the light source control board 64 to drive the symbol display device 6 and the speaker.

That is, the symbol display control board 62 stops and displays the special symbols A, B and C, and also displays the background symbol corresponding to the normal game in the symbol display area 6a.

Then, the game ball passes through the special symbol starting area 14, and the special symbol starting switch S1 is actuated,
The main control board 60 recognizes this signal via the board relay board 61. By such a signal, the main control central control unit CPU of the main control board 60 causes the hit special random number K, the hit symbol random number L, the miss symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc, the reach random number N, the reach random number N, which are stored in the storage device ROM. Design random number P,
Each random number such as the reach mode random number Q, the reach announcement random number R, the big hit announcement random number X, and the like is drawn, and each lottery value is temporarily stored in the storage device RA.
Store in M. Further, based on the ON signal of the special symbol starting switch S1, the main control central control unit CPU performs arithmetic processing to transmit a prize ball control command signal to the payout control board 65.

The payout control board 65, which has received the prize ball control command signal from the main control board 60, uses the stored data in the storage device ROM or the storage device RAM to perform the payout control central control device C.
The PU performs arithmetic processing, and according to the result, the solenoid of the prize ball unit is operated to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls.

By the way, the game ball is a special symbol starting area 14
When passing continuously to the special symbol start switch S
The game ball detection by 1 is a storage device RAM of the main control board 60
Is stored, and the light emitting diodes LED of the special symbol starting memory number display device 8 are sequentially turned on as described above based on the memory, and are held up to four times. This light emitting diode LE
Whenever the special symbols A, B, and C change, D is turned off and the number of memories is reduced. In addition, when the number of starting memory is full (four), even if the game ball passes through the special symbol starting area 14, it becomes invalid.

As mentioned above, the special symbol starting switch S1
ON operation, or when the start memory number stored in the storage device RAM of the main control board 60 is exhausted, special symbol A, B, C variation conditions are satisfied, and the main control board 60 corresponds to such a state. In order to execute the effect, the symbol display control board 62, the sound source control board 63, and the light source control board 64
Then, a predetermined control command signal is transmitted to each to drive the symbol display device 6 and the speaker.

That is, the symbol display control board 62 variably displays the special symbols A, B and C, displays the background symbol corresponding to the symbol variation in the symbol display area 6a, and starts executing the symbol generation process E. Then, when the symbol generation process E starts to be executed, the main control central control unit CPU determines the randomly selected winning special random number K, and validates either the winning symbol random number L or the lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc. And
Then, based on the result, a symbol control command signal for controlling the effect display mode executed by the symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the symbol display control board 62.

The symbol control central control unit CPU of the symbol display control board 62 which has received the symbol control command signal sequentially stops the special symbols A, B and C according to the symbol control command signal, and the special symbols A, B, Confirm C is displayed.

The sound source control board 63 also outputs a sound effect to the speaker in accordance with predetermined sound data unique to the symbol generation process E. Further, the light source control board 64 also lights the lighting fixture 11 in accordance with a predetermined lighting mode pattern unique to the symbol generation process E.

Here, when the hit special random number K selects the hit value, the hit symbol random number L and the reach mode random number Q are validated, and the main control board 60 sends a predetermined control command to the symbol display control board 62. Transmit a signal. Here, when the hit special random number K selects a hit value, since the reach operation is always executed, the reach random number N for selecting whether to execute the reach operation is not valid. Then, the symbol display control board 62 selects one reach type jackpot notice symbol operation pattern from the plurality of reach type jackpot notice symbol operation patterns stored in the storage device ROM according to the control command signal relating to the reach mode random number Q. . Also, the special symbols A, B, C are selected according to the control command signal related to the winning symbol random number L, the special symbols A, B, C are stopped and displayed at A = B, and the reach type big jackpot preliminary symbol operation pattern is used. The symbol generation process E in which the reach operation is executed is displayed, and the special symbols A, B, and C in the predetermined big hit symbol pattern are confirmed and displayed to notify the big hit. In addition, as the reach type big hit notice symbol operation pattern selected by the reach mode random number Q, for example, long reach, low speed scroll, reverse running,
There are various forms of variation such as accelerated stop from low speed running and reversal of symbols.

Further, the main control board 60 is the board relay board 6
Drive the special winning opening solenoid via 1 to get the big winning opening 2
Open 3. Then, when a game ball flows into the special winning opening 23 and the specific area switch S3 and the count switch S4 in the special winning opening 23 are turned on, the signal is sent to the main control board 60 via the board relay board 61. It confirms and, if necessary, sends a control command to the symbol display control board 62 and the payout control board 65, and executes a series of special game operations that provide a predetermined gain to the player.

That is, the sound generator emits fanfare, drives the special winning opening solenoid, tilts the opening / closing piece 24 forward to open the special winning opening 23, and executes the opening / closing round. This opening / closing round continues until a predetermined time limit (30 seconds) elapses or until the winning detection of 10 game balls is made by the count switch S4 within the predetermined time limit. Also, as mentioned above,
When the game ball flows into the specific area of the special winning opening 23 and the specific area switch S3 is turned ON, the condition for transition to the next opening / closing round is satisfied, and the opening / closing piece 24 is once driven to be closed.
Finish one round. Then, after the operation is completed, the special winning opening 23 is opened again, and the process proceeds to the next opening / closing round. In this way, the opening and closing rounds are repeated up to 16 times to cause the continuous opening operation of the special winning opening 23, thereby providing the player with a predetermined gain.

On the other hand, when the hit special random number K does not select a hit, the above-mentioned lost pattern random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc, the reach random number N, etc. are validated. Then, the main control board 60
Sends a control command for the lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc to the symbol display control board 62, and the symbol display control board 62 follows the control command signal to obtain the special symbol A,
Lost display of B and C. Here, random pattern random Ma
, Mb, Mc have selected the big hit symbol, the lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc are selected again to make the lost symbol mode. Further, it is determined whether or not the reach operation is executed by the reach random number N, and when the reach operation is executed, the special symbol A = B is temporarily displayed, and the reach mode random number Q is selected. Using the reach type big hit notice pattern operation pattern, the symbol generation process E is effect-displayed, and the special symbols A, B, and C are displayed with a gap.

Further, in the symbol generation process E, in order to execute various notice productions and raise the expectation of the player, the notice pattern operation pattern for notifying that the combination of the selected symbols is in the reach mode. (Hereinafter, reach notice pattern operation pattern) and notice pattern operation pattern (hereinafter, ordinary big hit notice pattern operation pattern) for announcing that the combination of the selected symbols will be a big hit mode also the storage device R of the pattern display control board 62.
Stored in OM.

That is, when the randomly selected reach announcement random number R is a hit, the reach announcement execution condition is satisfied, and the reach announcement is executed. The reach announcement symbol operation pattern is selected, and the selected reach announcement symbol is selected. The design generation process E using the operation pattern will be displayed as an effect.

If the randomly selected jackpot announcement random number X is a win, the ordinary jackpot announcement execution condition is established and the jackpot announcement is executed. The symbol generation process E using the symbol operation pattern is displayed as an effect.

Next, the symbol control of the symbol display device 6 will be described again in detail. The hit special random number K consisting of 600 frames 0 to 599 is stored in the storage device ROM of the main control board 60 described above. Here, depending on the contents of the big hit symbol, a high probability state in which the probability of becoming the big hit symbol next time improves and a normal probability state in which the probability of becoming the big hit symbol does not change occur. In the high probability state, the special random number per hit K = 7,9
7,157,187,247,277,337,36
In the case of 7,457,547, it is a big hit. That is, the jackpot probability is 10/600 = 1/60. On the other hand, in the normal probability state, a big hit occurs when K = 7,457.
That is, the jackpot probability is 2/600 = 1/300.
Also, other than that, it will be lost. In addition, the winning symbol random number L is stored in the storage device ROM as described above. Here, the winning symbol random number L is provided with a big hit symbol of "0" to "9", and determines a big hit symbol mode in the case of a big hit. When the random number L for this winning symbol is a probability variation symbol of "1", "3", "5", "7", "9", after the jackpot, until the next jackpot occurs, the jackpot. High probability state that the probability of becoming a symbol improves,
The so-called probability variation game state is set.

When the symbol display device 6 is driven, the special symbols A, B and C start to change in accordance with a predetermined symbol sequence,
Normally, after about 10 seconds have passed, the symbol variation stops in the order of the special symbols A, B, and C. These special symbols A, B, C are
It is confirmed and displayed with a predetermined symbol according to each of the random number values described above.

Next, the normal symbol operation will be described. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol starting gate 13, this game ball is detected by the normal symbol starting switch S2. When the game ball is detected by this normal symbol starting switch S2, the normal symbol of the normal symbol display device 10 changes. This normal pattern is composed of three light emitting diodes LED of red, middle green and right red. When the normal symbol display device 10 is changing or the normal electric accessory 15 is open, when the game ball is detected by the normal symbol start switch S2, the storage device RAM of the main control board 60 stores the game ball detection. , The light emitting diode L of the normal symbol starting memory number display device 12 with the exhaustion of the memory number
The ED is turned on, and it is usually turned off whenever the design starts to change,
Display the number of memory. In addition, the maximum number of memories of the normal symbol starting memory number display device 12 is four, and the number more than that is invalid.

After the fluctuation stop of the ordinary symbol display device 10,
Or, after the opening operation of the normal electric accessory 15, the normal symbol display device 10 starts to change again based on the starting memory displayed on the normal symbol starting memory number display device 12. Ordinarily, the symbol display device 10 starts to fluctuate, and then fluctuates about 29 seconds after the fluctuation starts, and if one of the left and right light emitting diodes LED is lit, it is a hit, and the ordinary electric accessory 15 is for about 0.5 seconds. Open.

Here, the symbol mode displayed when the normal symbol display device 10 stops changing is determined by the normal hit random number U stored in the storage device ROM of the main control board 60. The normal hit random number U consists of 50 frames from 0 to 49, and the odd number frame is a hit, whereas the even number frame is a deviation. That is, the probability that a normal symbol will be a hit or a loss is 1/2. By passing the game ball, when the normal symbol start switch S2 is activated, the main control board 60 randomly selects a random number U of the normal hit from the storage device ROM, and a random number of the normal random symbol V of the hit, and the content thereof is temporarily stored in the storage device RAM.
The normal symbol display device 10 starts to fluctuate, and at the same time, the stored contents are examined to determine the hit or loss corresponding to the lottery value of the normal hit random number U. Then, in the case of a hit, the stop mode is determined by the hit random symbol random number V, and at least one of the left red color and the right red color is lit. In case of loss, the mid-green LED LE
Only D is lit.

A series of ordinary symbol generation processes from the start of variation of such ordinary symbols to the fixed stop are special symbols A, B,
C indicates a big hit, and the special winning opening 23 is continuously opened and closed to perform an opening and closing round.

Next, the main part of the present invention will be described in detail. As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present invention, by operating the switch of the notice effect selection device 46, when each notice execution condition is satisfied, it is possible to select whether or not to execute the notice effect on the symbol display device 6. You can

That is, by the switch operation of the player of the pachinko gaming machine 1, the on / off switch provided in the notice effect selecting device 46 is in the on state, and the main control board 60 causes the board relay board 61 to intervene. When the above-mentioned notice execution conditions are satisfied, the symbol generation process E is displayed using the selected notice symbol operation pattern. on the other hand,
When the main control board 60 recognizes that the on / off switch of the notice effect selection device 46 is in the off state, the symbol generation process E is displayed without using the selected notice symbol operation pattern when each notice execution condition is satisfied. This is the configuration.

Here, an explanation will be given of a game progress mode in the case where the player of the pachinko gaming machine 1 operates the advance notice effect selection device 46 (see FIG. 4) and selects "forecast effect ON". In such a case, all the notice effects are displayed on the symbol display device 6
Will be displayed by executing.

First, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), when the game state is the normal game state D, the special symbols A, B and C in the stopped state are displayed on the symbol display device 6, and
A background pattern peculiar to the normal game state D is displayed as an effect.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), when the special symbol A, B, C variation conditions are satisfied, the symbol generation process E
Is started. That is, the special symbols A, B, and C start changing in a predetermined manner, and the background pattern peculiar to the changing time is displayed as an effect. That is, a group of "sardines" is displayed as an effect. Here, by making the background content peculiar to this symbol variation different from the background design peculiar to the normal game state D, the player of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in the normal game state D. From the symbol generation process E
You can easily recognize that you have transitioned to, and it will stimulate your expectation for a big hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5C, when the reach advance notice execution condition is satisfied, the reach advance notice is executed. That is, the "tuna" that gives a notice that the reach operation will be performed is displayed as an effect. In this way, by using the reach announcement symbol operation pattern to display the symbol generation process E, the player is enthusiastic about the game while expecting that a gaming state advantageous for himself will occur. Becomes

Here, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), when the reach type big hit advance notice execution condition is satisfied, the special symbols A, B, C are displayed so that A = B, and the reach is reached. The operation is executed. In this way, by using the reach type big hit announcement design pattern to display the symbol generation process E, the player can enjoy the progress of the game while being stimulated with the expectation for the big hit.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (e), when the ordinary big hit announcement execution condition is satisfied, the big hit announcement is executed. That is, the "shark" indicating that the probability of a big hit is high is displayed. As described above, by using the normal big hit notice symbol operation pattern to display the symbol generation process E as an effect, the player is more and more excited.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5 (f), the special symbols A, B, and C displayed on the symbol display device 6 are confirmed and displayed in the big-hit symbol mode, and when the gain-providing game state F occurs, the big-hit. The special symbols A, B, and C of the aspect are displayed, and the background symbol unique to the big hit of the festive symbol contents is displayed.

On the other hand, a mode of progress of the game when the advance notice effect selection device 46 is set to "offward notice effect OFF" will be described. It should be noted that if "preliminary notice OFF" is selected, all the notice related notices are not displayed. here,
As for the notice, the reach notice, the big hit notice, and the reach operation described above are applicable.

First, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), when the game state is the normal game state D, the special symbols A, B, C in the stopped state are displayed on the symbol display device 6, and
A background pattern peculiar to the normal game state D is displayed as an effect.

Then, as shown in FIG. 6 (b), when the special symbol A, B, C variation conditions are satisfied, the symbol generation process E
Is started. That is, the special symbols A, B, and C start changing in a predetermined manner, and the background pattern peculiar to the changing time is displayed as an effect. Here, as for the background pattern at the time of this symbol variation, a group of "sardines" similar to the case of the "announcement effect ON" described above is effect-displayed.

Here, when the reach advance notice execution condition is established, the special symbols A, B and C originally peculiar to the reach advance notice and the reach advance notice background symbol are displayed (see FIG. 5 (c)).
However, the notice production selection device 46 displays "the notice production OF
Since “F” is selected, as shown in FIG. 6C, the special symbols A, B, and C in a predetermined variation mode and “tuna” indicating that the reach notice is executed are not displayed. , The special symbols A, B, C of the mode at the start of the symbol variation and the background symbol at the time of symbol variation (a group of "sardines") are continuously displayed. That is, since the reach announcement effect is not executed on the symbol display device 6, the announcement effect is
It does not spread to other players in the surroundings, so that other players do not pay attention to the pachinko machine 1 when the reach is announced. Therefore, the player of the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not feel shy even if the reach operation is not executed after the advance notice.

Here, if the reach type big hit announcement execution condition is satisfied, the reach operation is originally executed (FIG. 5).
(See (d)) However, since "notice effect OFF" is selected by the notice effect selecting device 46, as shown in FIG. 6D, the symbol generation process E is effect-displayed in the reach operation mode. Not done. That is, since the reach operation is not executed by the symbol display device 6, the player of the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not feel shy even if no big hit is obtained after the reach operation.

Further, here, if the normal jackpot announcement execution condition is satisfied, the jackpot announcement is originally executed (FIG. 5).
(See (e)) However, since "notice effect OFF" is selected by the notice effect selection device 46, as shown in FIG. 6 (e), a symbol is generated using a normal big hit notice symbol operation pattern. The process E is not displayed. That is, since the jackpot announcement is not executed on the symbol display device 6, the player of the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not feel shy even if no jackpot is obtained after the jackpot announcement.

Thereafter, as shown in FIG. 5 (f), the special symbols A, B, and C displayed on the symbol display device 6 are fixedly displayed in the big-hit symbol mode, and when the gain-providing game state F occurs, the big-hit. The special symbols A, B, and C of the aspect are displayed, and the background symbol unique to the big hit of the festive symbol contents is displayed. With such a configuration, since the effect of the effect based on the big hit spreads to other players, it is possible for other players to know that the pachinko gaming machine 1 has become a big hit, but naturally, The player of the pachinko gaming machine 1 does not feel shy.

As another embodiment, in a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of advance notice pattern operation patterns with different advance notice contents, the advance notice effect selecting device 46, as shown in FIG. 6, the advance notice symbol operation. A configuration that can be selectively operated for each pattern is proposed. For example, if a player thinks he / she is shy when he / she does not become a big hit after the execution of the notice because only the big notice of the reach announcement, reach operation, and big hit announcement is flashy. The notice effect selecting device 46 is selected and operated so that only the notice is not executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to execute only the notice effect that one likes. Thereby, it is possible to provide the effect corresponding to the preference of the player for the advance effect.

Further, the notice production selecting device 46 may be proposed so that the player of the pachinko gaming machine 1 can make a selection operation as appropriate during the game. Accordingly, even if the player's emotions change during the game and he / she wants to execute the notice effect or stop the notice execution, it is possible to quickly respond. It should be noted that the configuration may be such that the selection is enabled only within a predetermined time after the advance notice effect selection device 46 is selected. As a result, the original position is restored after the passage of time, and the next player is not affected.

The present invention can be applied to a third-class pachinko gaming machine and can be appropriately modified within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

[0074]

As described above, the present invention is configured to include a production selection device capable of selecting whether or not to display the notice production on the symbol display device (Claim 1). Therefore, a big hit or the like cannot be obtained after the notice. Even for players who do not want to be embarrassed when attracted,
There is an excellent effect that it is possible to provide a desired game environment to a player who wants to enjoy the notice production.

When the notice production selecting device is configured to be selectable for each notice pattern operation pattern (claim 2), it is possible to display only the notice producing mode that one likes on the symbol display device. The effect that the game can be provided according to the various tastes of the player is produced.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1.

2 is a front view of the game board 3. FIG.

FIG. 3 is a block circuit diagram showing a control circuit for controlling a game.

FIG. 4 is a front view of a notice production selecting device 46.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing one aspect of the symbol generation process E displayed as an effect on the symbol display device 6 when the notice effect selection device 46 is set to “notice effect ON”.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing one aspect of a symbol generation process E displayed as an effect on the symbol display device 6 when the notice effect selection device 46 is set to “notice effect OFF”.

FIG. 7 is a notice effect selecting device 46 according to another embodiment.
FIG.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pachinko machine 3 game board 5 game machine body 6 Design display device 14 special symbol starting area 46 Notice production selection device A, B, C special design

Claims (2)

[Claims] [Claim 1] A plurality of selected symbols are variably displayed, and a symbol display device for displaying a background symbol, and a game ball passing through a symbol starting area, so that the selected symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display device. Then, while stopping and confirming the symbol, when the notice execution condition is satisfied, one of a plurality of notice symbol operation patterns stored in advance in the storage device for notifying that the combination of the selected symbols is in the predetermined mode is selected. When the combination of the symbol effect control means for effecting and displaying the symbol generation process and the selected symbol confirmed and displayed on the symbol display device is a predetermined big hit mode, the player selects the symbol using the selected notice symbol operation pattern. In a pachinko gaming machine provided with a game control means for executing a special game operation for providing a predetermined gain to, a notice production selecting device having an on / off switch is provided. While being disposed on the player side outer surface of the body, the symbol presentation control means, on the said announcement attraction selection device
When the OFF switch is in the ON state, when the notice execution condition is satisfied, the symbol generation process is displayed using the selected notice symbol operation pattern, and in the case of the OFF state, the notice symbol operation pattern is not used. A pachinko gaming machine characterized by that. 2. The pachinko game machine according to claim 1, wherein the notice production selecting device is capable of performing a selection operation for each notice pattern operation pattern.