JP2004000324A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine effectively suggesting the contents of the result in a fluctuation display game to a player, improving the interest in the fluctuation display game, and increasing the original fun by giving a change in the movement when a game ball falls down. <P>SOLUTION: This Pachinko game machine is provided with a fluctuation display device (a special pattern display 102) displaying the fluctuation display game based on plurality of identification information and is so constituted as to produce a special game state profitable for the player when the results in the fluctuation display game become a special result. The game machine is also provided with a result contents suggesting means ( a performance control device 300) priorly suggesting the result contents before the result in the fluctuation display game is determined. The result contents suggesting means includes a ball falling part allowing the game ball to fall and a falling mode change means (an electromagnet G and a stage part S) changing the falling mode of the game mode in the ball falling part and priorly suggests the result contents of the fluctuation display game based on the falling mode of the game ball in the ball falling part. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention includes a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of pieces of identification information, and configured to generate a special game state advantageous to a player when a result of the variable display game is a special result. Ball game machines such as pachinko game machines and pachislot game machines.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, a pachinko game machine as a ball game machine is provided with a display device (variable display device) capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of pieces of identification information on a game board, and a start winning port. It is known that when a game ball is won, a variable display game is performed by causing a plurality of identification information to be variably displayed on the variable display device by display control of a display control device.
In addition, when a game ball wins again in the start winning opening while the variable display game is being played, the game memory is sequentially added and stored as the start memory, and after the variable display game is completed, the start memory is subtracted. In addition, a variation display game corresponding to the start memory is played. Note that a predetermined upper limit (for example, four) is set for the number of stored memories.
[0003]
The variable display game is performed by displaying a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols including numbers and the like as identification information in, for example, each of the left, middle, and right display areas formed on the variable display device. When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display game, the variable display of each display area is stopped, for example, in the order of left, right, and middle, and a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed, thereby deriving a result mode. ing.
The variable display in each of the display areas is performed by sequentially updating the symbols while scrolling them, for example, according to the order in the symbol row. Note that this result mode is determined at the beginning of the variable display game, for example, based on the random number extracted at the time of the start winning, and the variable display of the plurality of display areas is the determined result mode. Each of the symbols is controlled to be stopped so as to coincide with.
[0004]
Then, each symbol stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of display areas when the variable display game is finished has a predetermined special result mode (big hit result mode: for example, “1,1,1”, “2,2”). , 2 ", etc.), a special game state (big hit game state) is generated as the provision of a game value, for example, a variable prize device provided on a game board. Is converted into the open state, so that the player can acquire a large amount of game balls. Also, just before the variable display game is over, for example, the left and right display areas are stopped and the variable display is stopped, and only the variable display of the middle display area is performed, and the symbols are stopped and displayed on the left and right. Has formed a reach display mode (for example, "2,-, 2" where "-" indicates an unstopped state) that can be the special result mode, the variable display game is in the reach mode, and Reach variation display is performed such that the speed of the variation display in the display area is reduced and the variation display time is longer than usual. The occurrence of the reach state increases the player's sense of expectation regarding the establishment of the special result mode (the occurrence of the special game state).
[0005]
Also, the special result mode is a specific special result mode based on a specific symbol (for example, any of odd-numbered symbols such as “5, 5, 5”, “7, 7, 7”,...). In the case where it is established, an additional game value may be provided in addition to the normally provided game value. In other words, when a normal special result mode (for example, a random number with an even symbol such as “6, 6, 6”) is established, only the special game state is generated as a normal game value is provided, When the specific special result mode is established, in addition to the occurrence of the special game state, as the addition of the additional game value, for example, the specific game state that facilitates the generation of the next special game state after the end of the special game state Some are designed to be generated.
Here, as the specific game state, for example, a probability fluctuation state in which the probability of the special result mode being established in the fluctuation display game is increased after the end of the special game state, or a game ball is moved to the starting winning opening after the end of the special game state. There is a start winning prize facilitation state in which prizes can be easily won.
[0006]
By the way, there has been conventionally proposed a method of suggesting in advance a result content of a variable display game determined in advance based on a winning of a game ball in the starting winning opening without waiting for its derivation time.
For example, during the execution of the variable display game determined as a special result, a character that does not normally appear (at the time of loss) appears on the variable display device, so that the result of the variable display game becomes a special result. A device having a so-called jackpot notice function of suggesting in advance has been considered.
Thus, it was expected that the effect of the variable display game would be enhanced and the interest would be improved.
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, since the suggestion of the result content of the conventional variable display game was performed as a part of the effect display by a part of the display during the execution of the variable display game, it is insufficient from the viewpoint of providing a variety of game contents. Met.
In addition, when the suggestion of the result content is made by a part of the display during the execution of the variable display game, it may be confused with other effect displays, and the result content may not be suggested to the player effectively. There was also.
Further, the conventional suggestion of the result content is performed when a certain condition (for example, a predetermined probability of winning) is established in the control for executing the variable display game, and the game content of the player (for example, the game ball) The launch mode) did not change the suggestion mode, and it was not possible to sufficiently improve the interest.
On the other hand, pachinko gaming machines are originally intended to be enjoyed by watching how the launched game balls flow down the game area, but recently, attention has been focused on the display contents on the variable display device to focus the player's interest. There is a strong tendency to be configured, and there is also a situation in which the original fun of pachinko gaming machines is being reduced.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in order to solve the above problems, and can effectively suggest a result content of a variable display game to a player, and can enhance the interest of the variable display game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine that can change the movement of a game ball when flowing down to increase the original fun of the ball game machine.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a ball game machine according to the present invention includes a variable display device (special symbol display device 102) capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information, and the result of the variable display game is a special result. In the ball game machine configured to generate a special game state advantageous to the player when the result becomes, in the ball game machine, the result content suggesting means (in which the result content is suggested in advance before the result of the variable display game is determined) ( Effect control device 300), and the result content suggesting means includes a ball flow lower part (stage section S) to which the game ball can flow, and a flow state changing means capable of changing a flow state of the game ball in the ball flow lower part. (Electromagnet G), and the result content of the variable display game is suggested in advance based on the flow mode of the game ball in the lower part of the ball flow.
As a result, the result content is suggested for the result of the variable display game based on the flow form of the game ball in the lower part of the ball flow. Can be improved.
[0010]
In addition, it is possible to make the player interested in the flow-down mode of the game ball, to increase the original interest of the ball game machine, and to suggest the content of the result.
In addition, since the flow of the lower part of the ball flow can be influenced by the game mode (for example, the firing operation) by the player, the game mode by the player can be associated with the result content suggestion, and the result content suggestion can be made. Can be unexpectedly enhanced without becoming monotonous.
Further, if the player interrupts the game (for example, stops firing), the game ball does not reach the lower part of the ball flow and the result content is not suggested, so that interruption of the game by the player can be prevented as much as possible. It is also possible to prevent the operation rate from decreasing.
[0011]
Further, the result content suggesting means is a special result notifying means for notifying that the result of the variable display game is a special result by the flowing state changing means changing the flowing state of the game ball to a specific flowing state. (Electromagnet G). Thereby, the result content suggesting means may indicate in advance that the result of the variable display game is a special result by the flowing state changing means changing the flowing state of the game ball to a specific flowing state. As a result, the player becomes more interested in the flow-down state of the game ball and gazes at it, thereby increasing the sense of expectation for this flow-down state.
[0012]
Further, based on winning of a game ball to a start winning prize port (special figure start prize port 103) for granting the right to execute the variable display game, it is determined whether or not the result of the variable display game is a special result. The game apparatus further includes a lottery means (CPU 210), and the special result notice means includes a special result notice control means (production control device 300) for giving the special result notice at a predetermined probability when the lottery means draws a special result. It may be included. Thus, since the result content suggestion control means for suggesting the result content with a predetermined probability is included, even when the variable display game has a special result, a state in which the result content is not suggested is also created. Further, it is possible to prevent a situation in which the player's interest is concentrated only on the suggestion of the result content and the interest in the variable display game is reduced.
[0013]
Further, the downflow mode changing means may change the downflow mode of the gaming ball to the specific downflow mode with a predetermined probability even when the result of the variable display game is not a special result. Thereby, even when the result of the variable display game does not become a special result, the downflow mode changing means changes the downflow mode of the game ball to the specific downflow mode with a predetermined probability. Even if it is changed, the variable display game does not always have a special result, and it is possible to give a certain sense of tension to the player and improve the interest. Further, when a special result is not obtained, the frequency of changing to the specific flow-down mode can be increased by the change to the specific flow-down mode, and the sense of expectation can be increased. In particular, by setting the probability of changing to a specific flow down mode when the variable display game does not have a special result is set lower than the probability of changing to a specific flow down mode when the variable display game has a special result, It is possible to increase the frequency of changing to the specific flow-down mode to some extent, and to maintain the improvement of the expectation when the execution is performed.
The downflow mode changing means further includes a downflow stop means (electromagnet G) for temporarily stopping the downflow of the game ball at a predetermined position below the ball flow, and the downflow of the game ball is temporarily stopped at the predetermined position. The flow-down state including the falling state may be the specific flow-down state. As a result, it is possible to clearly suggest the content of the result in a novel manner that has not been achieved in the past.
[0014]
Further, the game ball falling stop means can stop the flow of the game ball at a predetermined position below the ball flow by applying a magnetic force to the game ball having magnetic properties (a game ball made of metal). . Thereby, the game ball downflow stopping means stops the downflow of the game ball at a predetermined position under the ball flow by the action of the magnetic force, so that the downflow is stopped by a blocking member that prevents the downflow. Unlike the configuration, the player does not know the change in the state until the flow stops, so that the player's expectation can be maintained. Further, since the suggestion of the result content is not performed unless the game ball reaches the predetermined position, the suggestion of the result content can be reliably associated with the flow-down mode of the game ball, and the interest can be improved.
[0015]
Further, a stage section (S) on which a game ball can roll may be provided on the front side of a display section for displaying the variable display game in the variable display device, and the stage section may be the ball flow lower section. This allows the player to observe the flow-down state of the game ball while watching the display of the variable display game (that is, without distracting the line of sight), and the player can concentrate on the game.
In addition, a start winning prize port (a special figure start prize port 103) capable of starting the fluctuation display game by winning a game ball is provided below the fluctuation display device, and the predetermined ball for temporarily stopping the game ball is provided. The position is such that, when the game ball downflow stopping means is in a non-stop state in which the game ball once stopped at the stage section as the ball downflow can be rolled again, the game ball is placed in the start winning port. It can be set to a position where it can reflow downward. As a result, in addition to being able to suggest the result content by stopping the game ball at the stage section, the game ball can easily flow down to the starting winning opening later, so that the sense of expectation for the flow down mode of the game ball is increased. be able to.
[0016]
Further, the game ball flow stopping means may cause the game ball once stopped on the stage unit to be in a non-stop state after the result of the variable display game is derived. Thereby, after the special result is derived in the variable display game, that is, when the special game state occurs, the game ball wins the starting winning opening, so that a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out when the special game state occurs. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that there is no game ball held when the special game state occurs. Therefore, when the variable display game has a special result and a special game state occurs, the special variable winning device is held during execution of the variable display game, for example, when the special variable winning device is configured to be converted to the open state. When a special game state occurs in a state where all of the game balls have been fired, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a game ball possessed (that is, a ball to be fired) is lost and a predetermined value cannot be obtained. be able to.
[0017]
Further, the result content suggesting means may execute the suggestion of the result content during the execution of the variable display game for which the result content is to be suggested. This makes it possible to further improve the sense of expectation for the running variable display game.
[0018]
In addition, a lottery means (CPU 210) for randomly selecting whether or not the result of the variable display game is the special result, and a right to execute the variable display game stored within a predetermined upper limit number, and the lottery means. Start-storing means (RAM 212) for storing a lottery result by the execution right for each of the execution rights, and the result content suggesting means suggests a result content related to the variable display game stored in the start storage means and waiting to be executed. May be performed during the execution of the variable display game that has been executed before that. Thus, for example, when a large number of execution rights are stored in the start storage means, if the result content is suggested, the player expects a large number of variable display games to be executed thereafter. In other words, the result content can be suggested before the normal time, and the player's expectation can be maintained for that long.
[0019]
Further, the start storage means may include start storage upper limit number changing means (game control device 200) capable of changing a storage upper limit number of the execution right of the variable display game based on establishment of a predetermined game condition. Here, the “establishment of the predetermined game condition” means that while the special game state is occurring, while the specific special game state (special game state with probability fluctuation) is occurring, after the special game state is over. This means a case where the result of the variable display game is a specific deviation result until the variable display game is executed a predetermined number of times. In addition, the change of the upper limit number of the start memory is, for example, the normal upper limit number of the start memory during the special game state occurs and until the variable display game is executed 50 times after the end of the special game state. Is increased from four to eight.
Thus, for example, if the storage upper limit number is changed to be increased, the number of targets for suggesting the result contents increases correspondingly, and it is possible to suggest the result contents with a higher expectation.
[0020]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
FIG. 1 shows a configuration example of a gaming board of a pachinko gaming machine as an example of a gaming machine suitable for applying the present invention.
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a game board. On the front surface of the game board 100, an arc-shaped guide rail 101 for guiding a game ball fired from below to an upper portion of the game board, and a variable display game. Case A provided with a variable display device (special symbol display) 102 as variable display means for performing an effect display in a special game (big hit game), and a special figure which is made up of an ordinary electric accessory and gives the starting condition of the variable display game Starting winning prize opening 103, general figure starting gates 104 and 105 for giving the starting conditions of the ordinary electric accessory, variable prize winning device 106 called an attacker, general winning prize openings 107, 108, 109 and 110, special figure starting winning prize opening Special game start prize memory display units 130a and 130b displaying the number of start memories stored as start memory by, and an auxiliary game using a fluctuation display Ordinary symbol display 122, a general start memory display 123 for displaying up to a predetermined number (for example, up to four) of the number of storages associated with the passage of the game ball to the general start gates 104 and 105, and enhancing the effect of the game. Decorative lamps 124 and 125, a hitting direction changing member 126 called a windmill that gives randomness to the hitting ball flow, and a number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided.
[0021]
Although not particularly limited, in this embodiment, a microswitch or a non-contact type is used in order to detect a prize ball corresponding to each of all the prize holes 103 to 110 provided in the game board 100. A winning sensor including a sensor is provided. That is, the special figure start sensor SS1 is disposed inside the special figure start winning opening 103, the general figure start sensors SS2 and SS3 are disposed on the general figure start gates 104 and 105, and the general winning opening is disposed inside the variable winning device 106. The winning sensors SS6 to SS9 are arranged inside the sensor SS100, the special winning opening sensor SS200, and the general winning openings 107 to 110, respectively. Then, when the game ball wins these winning ports, a winning ball detection signal is sent from the special figure starting sensors SS1, SS100, SS200, SS6 to SS9 to a game control device 200 described later, and the game control device 200 sends the discharge control device. The prize ball number data is transmitted to 300, and the prize ball is discharged by the ball discharge device.
[0022]
Further, at a predetermined position (the center in the present embodiment) of the stage portion S as a ball flow lower portion formed below the center case A, the flowing game ball is temporarily stopped by the action of the magnetic force, An electromagnet G which constitutes a part of the result content suggesting means for suggesting the result content of the variable display game is incorporated. That is, the electromagnet G and the stage S constitute a result content suggesting means.
[0023]
In addition, the suggestion of the result content of the variable display game includes not only the suggestion of a special result such as a "big hit" in the variable display game, but also the suggestion that the variable display game is "losing". . That is, the meaning of "preliminarily suggesting the result content of the variable display game based on the flow down mode of the game ball" is, for example, when the game ball naturally flows down the lower part of the ball flow, the variable display game is "losing" It is suggested that if the flow mode is changed by stopping the game ball flowing down the ball flow down at a predetermined position, the result of the variable display game may be a special result (for example, "big hit") Includes cases suggested.
[0024]
Here, when the passing ball to the general figure starting gates 104 and 105 is detected by the general figure starting sensors SS2 and SS3, the normal symbol display 122 is changed for a predetermined time to perform a display operation, and during that time, the general figure starting gate is further changed. When passing balls to 104 and 105 are generated, the number of the passing balls is stored, and according to the stored number, the general-purpose start winning storage display 123 is turned on. Then, when the variable display of the ordinary symbol display 122 is stopped and the display content becomes a predetermined mode, the special figure starting winning opening 103 composed of the ordinary electric accessory is opened.
When a game ball wins in the opened special figure start winning opening 103 or the closed special figure start winning opening 103, the special symbol display 102 fluctuates and displays for a predetermined period of time, and during that time, the special figure start winning opening is further increased. When a winning ball is generated in the 103, the number of the balls is stored, and the special figure starting winning storage indicators 130a and 130b are turned on according to the stored number.
[0025]
In the present embodiment, the special figure start prize storage indicators 130a and 130b can store and display a maximum of eight special figure start prizes in the left and right directions. Only the special figure start prize memory display 130b is valid and the maximum is four. However, depending on the game mode (by the establishment of the predetermined game condition), the maximum number that can be stored is changed from four by the start memory upper limit changing means. The number is increased to eight.
[0026]
After the random number value extracted in connection with the winning in the special start winning opening 103 is determined, a fluctuation display (variation display) on the special symbol display 102 is performed in order to derive a stop symbol corresponding to the determination result. The game) is started, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the variable display is ended to stop at the stop symbol.
Next, when the end of the variable display, if the determination result related to the variable display is a hit, the variable winning device 106 is opened until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winning balls is reached.
Further, a general winning area (general winning area) and a continuous winning area (special winning area) are provided in the variable winning device 106, and the variable winning area is provided on condition that a game ball wins in the continuous winning area. The opening operation of the device 106 is repeated up to a predetermined number of times.
[0027]
The control of the progress of the game in the game board 100 and the generation of the random numbers used in the game control are performed by the game control device 200 executing a series of programs. The variable display control in the special symbol display 102 is performed by the display control device 400 provided separately from the game control device 200 in accordance with the control of the game control device 200.
[0028]
Here, a configuration of the center case A including the special symbol display 102 will be described with reference to FIGS. 2 and 3. As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, the center case A has a frame member (a front component member) 1000 in which an opening facing the special symbol display 102 is formed on the front side of the special symbol indicator 102. The frame member 1000 forms a rectangular concave chamber 1001 that is open to the front with the display section as the bottom surface, and the warp flow path W is formed on the left and right end sides of the concave chamber 1001.
The warp passage W communicates with a warp entrance W1 that opens outward above the frame member 1000, left and right warp passages W2 that communicate with the warp entrance W1 and allows game balls to flow downward, and a warp passage W2. Left and right warp outlets W3 are formed at the lower end of the recessed chamber 1001 and open toward the stage S on which the game ball rolls.
[0029]
On the front side of the stage portion S, a plurality of (three in this embodiment) steps d1 to d3 gradually lowering from the left and right toward the center. A convex rib 1002 having a predetermined width is formed in the vicinity of the warp exit W3 to guide the game ball B1 flowing out of the warp exit W3 to the center side, and as shown in FIG. The game ball B2 collides with a nail K1 or the like in the vicinity of 104 (not shown in FIG. 3 but the same as the general-purpose starting gate 105) and plays a role of preventing the game ball B2, which has bounced back, from entering the back side to some extent. .
The central step d3 is located immediately above the special start winning opening 103 and is formed so as to be inclined to the front side. The game ball that has reached the step d3 via the warp exit W3 by rolling the stage S is formed. It is configured to drop toward the special start winning opening 103. Thereby, the game ball B1 (B2) arriving at the step d3 can be made to win in the special start winning opening 103 with a high probability.
[0030]
An electromagnet G serving as a flow-down mode changing means (game-ball flow-down stopping means) is disposed at a bottom portion at the substantially center rear side of the stage portion S (more specifically, on the back side of the bottom plate). When the electromagnet G is in the off state, the game ball naturally flows down the stage S, but when the electromagnet G is in the on state, the game ball arriving in the vicinity of the electromagnet G is moved by the magnetic force to the stage S. Can be temporarily stopped at the approximate center (predetermined position). By switching the electromagnet G from the off state to the on state in this manner, the downflow mode of the game ball can be changed from a spontaneous downflow mode to a specific downflow mode including a state of temporarily stopping.
[0031]
For example, as shown in FIG. 4, when the electromagnet G is turned on at a predetermined timing, the stage portion S is rolled, and the game ball B1 (B2) arriving at a good timing is temporarily stopped by the action of the magnetic force and changed. The result of the display game can be suggested (specifying a special result). Then, when the electromagnet G is turned off at a predetermined timing, the game ball that starts rolling again and flows down again moves toward the step d3 with a relatively high probability. Therefore, it is possible to improve the player's expectation by increasing the winning rate of the special start winning opening 103 when the result of the variable display game is indicated to be a special result. Note that, as described above, the suggestion of the result content of the variable display game includes a suggestion in the case where the variable display game is “losing”.
Most of the game balls temporarily stopped when the electromagnet G is in the on state are balls that flow down through the warp exit W3. However, as shown in FIG. The game ball B2, which does not appear in FIG. 3 but also hits the nails K1, K2, etc. in the vicinity of the general-purpose starting gate 105), rebounds and flows in.
[0032]
Further, in the present embodiment, the case where one electromagnet G is provided on the substantially central bottom surface of the stage S has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and two or more electromagnets may be provided at predetermined intervals. Good. By controlling the on / off of each electromagnet individually, two or more game balls can be temporarily stopped, and the result content of the variable display game can be individually suggested depending on the position and number of the stop. It is.
In addition, as a pattern that can rarely occur, as shown in FIG. 5, while the electromagnet G is turned on and the game ball B1 is magnetized and temporarily stopped, another game ball B3 is magnetized to B1. There is a case where it hangs in a state. In this case, when the electromagnet G is turned off, the game balls B1 and B3 are both dropped into the special starting winning opening 103 in a state where it is easy to win a prize, which leads to a profit for the player. Therefore, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the player. Can be expected. It should be noted that how many other game balls can be magnetized and hung as described above can be adjusted by changing the amount of electricity to the electromagnet G, the number of windings of the solenoid, and the like.
[0033]
Next, a schematic configuration of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to a block diagram of FIG.
6, a game control device 200 as a main control solenoid includes a game microcomputer 201 including a CPU 210, a ROM 211, a RAM 212, and the like, and receives a basic clock supplied from an oscillator (CLK) 202, and The computer 201 executes a game program stored in the ROM 211.
[0034]
The CPU 210 is a microprocessor that performs control (game control) in the game control device 200, and the ROM 211 is a storage unit that stores information for game control (various programs, various constants, and the like). The RAM 212 is storage means used as a work area at the time of game control, and includes a backup area and a control area (not shown). Here, the backup area is an area where the data content is backed up by receiving power supply from the backup power supply 501 incorporated in the power supply device 500 even at the time of power failure, and the data content is not initialized at the time of restarting from the power failure. In addition to the check data, data to be stored after the power failure is stored. The control area is an area for storing data other than the backup data, and stores, for example, various timer values.
[0035]
The game control device 200 receives a detection signal from a winning port detection sensor group provided for each of various winning ports (a general winning port, a special drawing winning port, etc.) for detecting a game ball winning via an input / output interface 203. It is supposed to be. The winning opening detection sensor group includes a special drawing starting winning opening sensor SS1, general winning opening sensors SS6 to SSn, and a general map starting gate sensor SS2, SS3.
Based on these winning detections, the game control device 200 controls the effect control device 300 as a sub-control device, and a winning rate adjusting solenoid SOL103b that adjusts the winning rate of game balls to the variable winning device 103; The solenoid SOL 103a for a movable member that drives the device 103 to open and close is controlled. For example, when there is a prize in any of the winning ports, the prize ball control command is transmitted to the discharge control device 400 so as to discharge the prize ball corresponding to the type of the winning port.
[0036]
The communication mode between the game control device 200 and the effect control device 300 is one-way communication from the game control device 200 to the effect control device 300. Thereby, an illegal signal can be prevented from being input to the game control device 200 through the connection line with the effect control device 300, and the reliability of the game can be improved.
[0037]
Further, a signal from the general winning opening sensor SS100 and a signal from the special winning opening sensor SS200 are input to the game control device 200 via the input / output interface 203. In addition, a general-purpose solenoid 305, an ordinary symbol display 122, an ordinary figure storage display 123, and special figure storage displays 130 a and 130 b are also connected via the input / output interface 203.
Further, the game control device 200 manages a prize ball discharge confirmation signal via the external output terminal 312 as an external signal, for example, every time a predetermined unit number (for example, 10) of prize ball discharges is detected. The data is transmitted to a device (a host computer that manages a plurality of pachinko gaming machines at a game arcade).
[0038]
The power supply device 500 is a device that supplies power to various devices of the pachinko gaming machine. In addition, the power supply device 500 is provided with a backup power supply as backup means for supplying backup power to the RAM 212 of the game control device 200 and the RAM of the effect control device 300 when a power failure occurs. As a result, as described above, it is possible to prevent a situation in which data related to start storage (for example, stop symbol data) is lost due to a power failure or the like.
[0039]
Although the detailed configuration of the effect control device 300 as the sub-control device is not shown, the effect control device 300 has a configuration substantially equivalent to that of the game control device 200. That is, the microcomputer includes a microcomputer having a built-in CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like. Upon receiving a basic clock supplied from an oscillator, the microcomputer displays various information and the like stored in the ROM and RAM (special symbol display device). The display output is performed on the display 102.
The effect control device 300 also has a speaker SP that outputs sound effects and various notification sounds via input / output interfaces (not shown), decorative lamps (LEDs) 124 and 125, and suggests a result content of the variable display game. An electromagnet G or the like that is performed when the game ball is temporarily stopped is connected.
[0040]
Next, with reference to timing charts of FIGS. 7 to 9, control contents of the main control device (game control device 200) and the sub control device (effect control device 300) shown in FIG. 6 will be described.
Here, an example is shown in which the suggestion of the result content is executed during the execution of the variable display game for which the result content should be suggested.
[0041]
In the first embodiment shown in FIG. 7, when a special winning start sensor SS1 detects a winning start, the CPU 210 of the main control device 200 as a lottery means changes the result of the variable display game to a special result based on the extraction of random numbers. A lottery is performed to determine whether or not to perform.
Then, when the big hit random number is extracted by the CPU 210 as shown in the timing chart (A1), the “change start command”, the “change pattern command”, and the “stop symbol data” are transmitted to the sub-control device 300. Is performed. When the sub-controller 300 receives the command or data, as shown in the timing charts (B1) and (C1), the sub-controller 300 starts the fluctuating display game based on the received command and data, and determines the type of the fluctuating pattern command. If it is determined that a big hit has occurred, the electromagnet G is turned on. Thereby, when the game ball rolling on the stage S of the center case A arrives near the electromagnet G with good timing during the execution of the variable display game, the game ball is moved by the magnetic force of the electromagnet G as shown in FIG. Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 5, the state is magnetized and temporarily stopped, and the flow-down state is changed to a specific flow-down state.
[0042]
Then, depending on whether the game ball is temporarily stopped or not, it is possible to indicate the content of the result of the associated variable display game (ie, whether a “big hit” occurs or a “loss” occurs, It is possible to increase a player's sense of expectation.
That is, by changing the flow-down mode to a specific flow-down mode at a predetermined probability in a case where the result of the variable display game is a special result, the special result is announced in advance.
The accuracy of the suggestion based on the “pause state of the game ball” and the frequency of the suggestion can be changed with a predetermined probability, and a specific example of the probability setting will be described later.
[0043]
Then, as shown in the timing chart (B1), when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display game, the variable display game is ended, a predetermined special result is displayed on the display device 102, and a fanfare display is performed for a predetermined time. The production by is performed. Further, after the fanfare display is completed, the variable winning device 103 is opened, and the player is provided with an opportunity to acquire a large amount of prize balls.
[0044]
Also, as shown in the timing chart (C1), the electromagnet G is turned off a predetermined time after the special result is displayed. As a result, the game ball once stopped is released and becomes rollable again, and falls down the step d3 toward the special figure start winning opening 103. Therefore, the game balls whose suspension has been released win with a relatively high probability, and it is possible to reduce the possibility that there is no game ball held when a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out when a special game state occurs. . Therefore, the variable display game has a special result, a special game state (big hit) occurs, and when the variable prize device 106 is changed to the open state, the game balls held (that is, the balls to be fired) are lost and the predetermined value is lost. It is possible to prevent a situation in which it cannot be obtained beforehand.
[0045]
In the examples of the timing charts (B1) and (C1) in FIG. 7, the suggestion is made based on the "pause state of the game ball" (change to a specific flow-down state), and as a result, a "big hit" actually occurs. However, as another pattern, a change to a specific flow-down mode is performed, but as a result, the result is "losing" or a change to a specific flow-down mode is not performed. In some cases, control is performed so as to result in a "big hit". Such control can be performed, for example, on the sub-control device 300 side.
[0046]
Next, a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. This embodiment shows a case where the suggestion of the result content regarding the variable display game stored in the start storage means and waiting to be executed is performed during the execution of the variable display game that has been executed before that.
As shown in the timing chart (A2), the first start winning N1 is detected by the special figure start sensor SS1, and the lottery means (CPU 210) determines whether or not the variable display game is a special result. When the lost random number is extracted by consuming the winning by the main control device 200, the “change start command C1”, the “change pattern command C2”, and the “stop symbol data D1” are sent to the sub control device 300. Sent to In this case, the "stop design data D1" is "losing design data".
[0047]
Upon receiving the command, the sub control device 300 executes the variable display game H1, and ends the variable display game H1 based on the variable stop command C4 transmitted from the main control device 200 after a predetermined time. When the start winning N2 is detected during the variable display game, the lottery means (CPU 210) randomly determines whether or not to make the variable display game a special result. It is stored in the RAM 212.
[0048]
On the other hand, it is stored and displayed on the special figure storage display 130a to notify the player that the start memory has occurred.
Further, when the second start winning prize N2 is detected, information that can specify the result is sent to the sub-control device 300 without waiting for the end of the currently running variable display game H1 (ie, at the time of detection). Sent. When the big hit random number is extracted, the stop symbol data D2 of “hit” is transmitted to the sub control device 300 as shown in FIG.
Based on the stop symbol data D2, the sub-control device 300 turns on the electromagnet G during the currently executing variable display game as shown in the timing chart (C2). Therefore, when a game ball arrives in the vicinity of the electromagnet G with good timing, the game ball is magnetized as shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, and a suggestion based on the “pause state of the game ball” is performed, and the player is notified of the next time. It is possible to inform the player that the probability of the result of the variable display game being “big hit” is high, and it is possible to increase the sense of expectation.
[0049]
Then, based on the fluctuation start command C4 and the fluctuation pattern command C5 transmitted from the main control device 200 at predetermined intervals, the fluctuation display game H2 related to the winning memory N2 is started. Note that a process is performed in which the storage display of the special figure storage display unit 130a is reduced by one with the start of the variable display game H2. Similarly, when the third N3, the fourth N4,... Start prize is won, it is sequentially stored and displayed on the special figure storage displays 130a and 130b, and the random number extraction and The storage is performed, and the ON / OFF control of the electromagnet G and the control of starting and ending the variable display game are performed at predetermined timing based on the extraction result.
[0050]
Next, an example of a pattern for operating the electromagnet G in the variable display game will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG.
First, in the pattern (A), every time the variable display games H10 to H12 are performed, states g10 to g12 in which the electromagnet G is turned on for a short time are generated in the latter half of the games, and the game balls are placed near the electromagnet G with good timing. Has arrived, a "notice" is given as a stop state, and a state g20 in which the electromagnet G is turned on for a relatively long time is generated in response to the variable display game H13 that generates a "big hit" as a result. In this case, when a game ball arrives in the vicinity of the electromagnet G with good timing, the game is temporarily stopped for a relatively long time to indicate "big hit".
In the pattern (a), the electromagnet G is continuously turned on during the execution of the variable display games H20 to H23 performed from the occurrence of the start winning prize that results in the big hit to the actual generation of the big hit. The case where the state g30 is continued and a big hit is suggested is shown.
Pattern (c) shows a case where the electromagnet G is randomly operated in both the operation period and the number of operations during the execution of the variable display games H40 to H50.
[0051]
These patterns (A) to (C) may be performed independently, or may be performed by combining these patterns. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the suggestion by the "pause state of the game ball" from becoming rut, and to prevent the player from getting tired of the game content. In the case of performing the patterns (A) to (C), it is necessary to generate a start winning of the variable display game H13 which is a special result during the execution of the variable display game H10.
[0052]
Next, with reference to the chart of FIG. 10, the control of the operating probability of the electromagnet G at the time of the big hit random number extraction and the loss random number extraction in the case of performing the variable display game and the control of the electromagnet G at the timing shown in FIG. 7. explain.
FIG. 10A shows a case where the big hit random number is extracted (when the sub-control device 300 receives the big hit variation pattern command). The electromagnet G is operated with a probability of 30% and the electromagnet G is not operated with a probability of 70%. An example is shown below. Therefore, the suggestion of the special result is performed about once in three times when the special result is obtained.
FIG. 10B shows a case where the “variation pattern command without reach” is received during the extraction of the outlier random number, in which the electromagnet G is activated with a probability of 1% and the electromagnet G is not activated with a probability of 99%. An example is shown below. In this case, it is not a suggestion of a special result, but in a very rare case, a change in the flow-down state similar to that when the special result is suggested is performed.
FIG. 10 (c) shows a case in which the "out-of-reach variation pattern command" is received during the out-of-office random number extraction, in which the electromagnet G is operated with a probability of 5% and the electromagnet G is deactivated with a probability of 95%. An example is shown below. Therefore, a change in the flow-down mode similar to that at the time of suggesting the special result is rarely performed.
[0053]
In this way, by controlling the operation probability of the electromagnet G, the electromagnet G is not operated even if the big random number is extracted, or the electromagnet G is operated even if the outlier random number is extracted. By increasing the operation probability at the time of random number extraction, it is possible to suggest that a big hit has occurred by the operation of the electromagnet G. In addition, even with the same “losing”, the probability that the electromagnet G operates is higher in the case of the loss with the occurrence of the reach, so that even if the loss is, for example, when the electromagnet G operates, a certain level of expectation can be increased. .
[0054]
Next, with reference to the charts of FIGS. 11 to 13, the operating probability of the electromagnet G at the time of the big hit random number extraction and the off-random number extraction in the case of performing the fluctuation display game and the control of the electromagnet G at the timing shown in FIG. Will be described.
[0055]
FIG. 11 (a) shows a case where the big hit random number is extracted (when the sub-control device 300 receives the stop symbol data which makes a big hit) and the number of stored is "0" at the time of the start winning. Here, an example is shown in which the electromagnet G is activated with a probability of 10% and the electromagnet G is deactivated with a probability of 90%.
FIG. 11 (b) shows a case where the big hit random number is extracted (when the sub-controller 300 receives the stop symbol data which makes a big hit) and the number of storages is "1" (the start winning number where the starting storage number becomes 1 due to the winning). Hour). Here, an example is shown in which the electromagnet G is activated with a probability of 15% and the electromagnet G is deactivated with a probability of 85%.
FIG. 11 (c) shows a case where the big hit random number is extracted (when the sub-control device 300 receives the stop symbol data which makes a big hit) and the number of storages is “2” (the start winning number where the starting storage number becomes 2 due to the winning). Hour). Here, an example is shown in which the electromagnet G is activated with a probability of 20% and the electromagnet G is deactivated with a probability of 80%.
FIG. 11D shows a case where the big hit random number is extracted (when the sub-control device 300 receives the stop symbol data which makes a big hit) and the number of stored is “3” (the starting winning number where the starting stored number becomes 3 by the winning). Hour). Here, an example is shown in which the electromagnet G is activated with a probability of 25% and the electromagnet G is deactivated with a probability of 75%.
FIG. 11 (e) shows a case where the big hit random number is extracted (when the sub-control device 300 receives the stop symbol data which makes a big hit) and the number of storages is “4” (the start winning number where the starting storage number becomes four due to the winning). Hour). Here, an example is shown in which the electromagnet G is activated with a probability of 30% and the electromagnet G is deactivated with a probability of 70%.
[0056]
As described above, according to the above-described embodiment, the larger the number of stored prizes, the higher the probability of making a suggestion based on the "pause state of the game ball", so that the player's sense of expectation can be increased.
On the other hand, FIGS. 12 (a) to 13 (j) show cases in which “sub-control device 300 has received stop symbol data without reach” at the time of out-of-sequence random number extraction, and FIG. This shows the case where the number of storages at the time of winning is "0". Here, an example is shown in which the electromagnet G is activated with a probability of 1% and the electromagnet G is deactivated with a probability of 99%.
[0057]
FIG. 12 (b) shows a case where the number of storages is “1” (at the time of a start prize where the number of start storages becomes 1 due to the prize). Here, an example is shown in which the electromagnet G is activated with a probability of 2% and the electromagnet G is deactivated with a probability of 98%.
FIG. 12 (c) shows a case where the number of storages is "2" (at the time of the start winning a prize in which the starting storage number becomes 2 by the winning). Here, an example is shown in which the electromagnet G is activated with a probability of 3% and the electromagnet G is deactivated with a probability of 97%.
FIG. 12 (d) shows a case where the number of storages is "3" (at the time of the start prize in which the number of start storages becomes 3 due to the prize). Here, an example is shown in which the electromagnet G is activated with a probability of 4% and the electromagnet G is deactivated with a probability of 96%.
FIG. 12E shows the case where the number of stored items is “4” (at the time of the start winning, in which the number of stored start items becomes four due to the winning). Here, an example is shown in which the electromagnet G is activated with a probability of 5% and the electromagnet G is deactivated with a probability of 95%.
[0058]
Further, FIG. 13F shows a case where “sub-control device 300 has received out-of-reach stop symbol data” at the time of out-of-sequence random number extraction, and shows a case where the number of stored items is “0” at the time of start winning. Here, an example is shown in which the electromagnet G is activated with a probability of 5% and the electromagnet G is deactivated with a probability of 95%.
FIG. 13 (g) shows a case where the number of storages is "1" (at the time of a start winning a prize in which the starting storage number becomes 1 by winning). Here, an example is shown in which the electromagnet G is activated with a probability of 6% and the electromagnet G is deactivated with a probability of 94%.
FIG. 13 (h) shows a case where the number of storages is “2” (at the time of the start winning where the number of starting memories becomes 2 due to the winning). Here, an example is shown in which the electromagnet G is activated with a probability of 7% and the electromagnet G is deactivated with a probability of 93%.
FIG. 13 (i) shows the case where the stored number is “3” (at the time of the start winning where the starting stored number becomes 3 due to the winning). Here, an example is shown in which the electromagnet G is activated with a probability of 10% and the electromagnet G is deactivated with a probability of 90%.
FIG. 13 (j) shows a case where the number of storages is “4” (at the time of the start prize in which the number of start storage becomes four due to the prize). Here, an example is shown in which the electromagnet G is activated with a probability of 12% and the electromagnet G is deactivated with a probability of 88%.
[0059]
As described above, in this embodiment, the probability of performing the operation of the electromagnet G (changing the flow-down manner) is gradually increased as the number of winning storages increases. However, in the case of the present embodiment, even if the operation of the electromagnet G is performed, the pattern becomes “losing” as a result, so that the player is made to consider whether or not the operation of the electromagnet G is true. It works as a production to increase feeling and tension.
[0060]
Although the invention made by the inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the embodiments disclosed in this specification are illustrative in all aspects and are not limited to the disclosed technology. Should be considered. That is, the technical scope of the present invention should not be construed as being limited based on the description in the above embodiment, but should be construed in accordance with the description of the claims and the description of the claims. It includes all modifications within the scope of the appended claims and equivalent technology.
For example, the present embodiment suggests that the result of the variable display game is a special result by temporarily stopping the game ball at a predetermined position below the ball flow (stage section S). If the result is a special result, any other suggestion means may be used as long as the flow mode of the stage section S is changed to a flow mode different from the natural flow. For example, when the result of the variable display game is a special result, the flowing direction is changed instead of temporarily stopping the game ball, or the game ball is usually stopped temporarily, and the special result is set. In such a case, on the contrary, it may be suggested to operate the flow-down state changing means so as not to temporarily stop.
[0061]
Also, in the present embodiment, by temporarily stopping the game ball at a predetermined position, to indicate the occurrence of a special game state, using this configuration, in addition to the suggestion of the special game state, It may be possible to give a suggestion that the variable display game will be in the reach state (a notice of the reach).
That is, when the result of the predetermined variable display game is derived via the intermediate reach result in the intermediate stage of the variable display game, the reach state in which the reach state is generated in the intermediate stage of the variable display game Generating means, wherein the result content suggesting means notifies that a reach state will occur in the middle of the variable display game by the flowing state changing means changing the flowing state of the game ball to a specific flowing state. To include a reach state notice means. By doing so, the player will be more interested in watching the flow-down mode of the game ball, and the expectation for this flow-down mode can be increased.
[0062]
Further, in the present embodiment, the case where the flow-down mode of the game ball is changed by the operation and non-operation of the electromagnet G has been described, but a configuration in which a normal magnet is used without using the electromagnet may be used. For example, a mechanism that moves the magnet closer to or away from the back side of the bottom of the stage S, that is, a state in which a magnetic force is applied to a game ball flowing down the stage S, and a mechanism (a motor or A crank mechanism that raises and lowers the magnet with an electric drive source such as a solenoid) may be provided, and the flow-down mode of the game ball may be changed by the operation of this mechanism.
[0063]
Further, the position at which the flow of the game sphere stops at the stage S may be changed. That is, the game ball falling stop means includes a stop position changing means capable of changing the predetermined position for temporarily stopping the flow of the game ball. In this way, it is not possible to know where the game ball will stop, and it is possible to improve the player's sense of expectation and further enhance the interest.
In this case, the electromagnet may be configured to be movable, or a plurality of electromagnets may be provided to selectively operate them.
[0064]
Further, the position at which the game ball stops at the stage section S may be configured to be changeable, and the reliability of the variable display game as a special result may be changed according to the stop position. For example, a position at which the game ball can be stopped is set at a center position (a position where starting and winning is easy), a left position separated by a predetermined distance from the center position, and a right position separated by a predetermined distance from the center position. When the electromagnet is operated in the case where the result is a result, the rate of stopping at the center position is increased from the side position, and when the electromagnet is operated when the variable display game has a result other than the special result, the center position is required. than
Increase the rate of stopping at the side position.
[0065]
In the present embodiment, the ball flow lower portion is provided as the stage portion S of the center case A. However, the ball flow lower portion may be provided anywhere in the game area of the game board. For example, an accessory device having a recessed chamber into which a game ball can flow is provided in a game area on a side portion of the fluctuation display device, and the recessed chamber is provided with a result content suggesting means. It may be configured to indicate the result of the variable display game based on the result.
[0066]
Further, a lower part of a ball flow through which a game ball can flow may be formed in an armor provided on the upper part of the center case A, and the armor may be provided with a result content suggesting means.
Furthermore, the warp flow path W may be provided with a flow-down state changing means, and the result content may be suggested by changing the flow-down state of the game ball flowing down in the warp flow path W. In this case, the flow path is formed of a clear (transparent) synthetic resin so that the flow-down state in the warp flow path W can be visually recognized from the outside, and the flow of the game ball can be temporarily stopped at a predetermined position of the warp flow path W. The game ball in the warp channel is activated by activating the game ball in the warp channel at a predetermined probability when the result of the variable display game is a special result. It may be suggested that the variable display game has a special result when the flow of the ball stops once.
[0067]
Further, the magnetic force of the electromagnet G may be configured to be changeable, and the change control of the magnetic force may be performed according to the result of the variable display game. For example, when the electromagnet is operated when the fluctuation display game has a special result, the electromagnet is operated so as to have a relatively strong magnetic force, and when the fluctuation display game has a result other than the special result, the electromagnet is operated. In such a case, it is conceivable to control the electromagnet to operate so as to have a relatively weak magnetic force.
[0068]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information, and a special game advantageous to a player when a result of the variable display game is a special result. In a ball game machine configured to generate a state, the ball game machine further includes a result content suggesting unit that suggests a result content before the result of the variable display game is determined, and the result content suggesting unit includes: A ball-flowing lower part capable of flowing down, and a flow-down state changing means capable of changing a flow-down state of the game ball in the ball lower part; and a result content of the variable display game based on the flow-down state of the game ball in the ball lower part. Is suggested in advance, so that the content of the result for the result of the variable display game is suggested based on the flow form of the game ball in the lower part of the ball flow. It is possible to carry out the suggestions, there is an effect that it is possible to improve the interest of the variable display game.
[0069]
In addition, there is an effect that the player can be interested in the manner in which the game ball flows down, and the original content of the ball game machine can be increased, and the result can be suggested.
Furthermore, since the flow of the lower part of the ball flow can be influenced by the game mode (for example, a shooting operation) by the player, the game mode by the player can be associated with the result content suggestion. There is an effect that unexpectedness can be improved without making the suggestion monotonous.
Further, if the player interrupts the game (for example, stops firing), the game ball does not reach the lower part of the ball flow and the result content is not suggested, so that interruption of the game by the player can be prevented as much as possible. It is also possible to prevent the operation rate from decreasing.
[0070]
Further, according to the invention according to claim 2, the result content suggesting means changes the flow state of the game ball to a specific flow state by the flow state changing means, so that the result of the variable display game is a special result. A special result notice means for notifying that the result may be included. Thereby, the result content suggesting means may indicate in advance that the result of the variable display game is a special result by the flowing state changing means changing the flowing state of the game ball to a specific flowing state. As a result, the player becomes more interested in the flow-down mode of the game ball and gazes at it, which has the effect of increasing the sense of expectation for this flow-down mode.
[0071]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, it is determined whether or not the result of the variable display game is a special result based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening that grants the right to execute the variable display game. Since the lottery means further includes a lottery means for performing a lottery, and the special result notice means includes a special result notice control means for performing the special result notice with a predetermined probability when the lottery means draws a special result. Since the result content suggestion control means for performing the result content suggestion with the probability of is included, even when the variable display game has a special result, a state in which the result content is not suggested is created. It is possible to prevent a situation in which the user's interest concentrates only on the suggestion of the result content and the interest in the variable display game is reduced.
[0072]
Further, according to the invention according to claim 4, the flow-down state changing means sets the flow-down state of the game ball to the specific flow-down state with a predetermined probability even when the result of the variable display game is not a special result. Since the flow mode is changed to the mode, the flow mode change means changes the flow mode of the game ball to the specific flow mode with a predetermined probability even when the result of the variable display game is not a special result. However, even if the mode is changed to a specific flow-down mode, the variable display game does not always have a special result, and it is possible to give the player a certain sense of tension and improve the enjoyment. Further, when a special result is not obtained, the frequency of changing to the specific flow-down mode can be increased by the change to the specific flow-down mode, and the sense of expectation can be increased. In particular, by setting the probability of changing to a specific flow down mode when the variable display game does not have a special result is set lower than the probability of changing to a specific flow down mode when the variable display game has a special result, It is possible to increase the frequency of changing to the specific flow-down mode to some extent, and to maintain the improvement of the expectation when the execution is performed.
[0073]
Further, according to the invention according to claim 5, the flow-down mode changing means further includes a game-ball flow-stopping means capable of temporarily stopping the flow of the game ball at a predetermined position in the lower part of the ball flow. Since the flow-down state including the state of temporarily stopping at the predetermined position is set as the specific flow-down state, it is possible to clearly suggest the result content in a novel manner that has not been achieved in the past.
[0074]
Further, according to the invention according to claim 6, the game ball downflow stopping means stops the flow of the game ball at a predetermined position below the ball flow by applying a magnetic force to the game ball having magnetism. As a result, the game ball downflow stopping means can stop the flow of the game ball at a predetermined position in the lower part of the ball flow by the action of the magnetic force, and stop the flowdown by a blocking member that prevents the flowdown. Unlike the configuration, the player does not know the change in the state until the flow stops, so that the player's expectation can be maintained. Further, since the suggestion of the result content is not performed unless the game ball reaches the predetermined position, the suggestion of the result content can be reliably associated with the flow-down mode of the game ball, and the interest can be improved.
[0075]
Further, according to the invention according to claim 7, a stage portion on which a game ball can roll is provided on the front side of the display portion for displaying the variable display game in the variable display device, and the stage portion is provided with the ball. Since it is the downflow, the downflow mode of the game ball can be observed while watching the display of the variable display game (that is, without diverting the line of sight), and the player can concentrate on the game.
[0076]
Further, according to the invention according to claim 8, a start winning opening capable of starting the variable display game by winning a game ball is provided below the variable display device, and the game ball is temporarily stopped. The predetermined position is such that when the game ball downflow stop means is in a non-stop state where the game ball once stopped at the stage portion as the ball flow lower portion can be rolled again, the game ball wins the start winning. Since it is set to a position where it can be reflowed toward the mouth, it is possible to suggest the contents of the result by stopping the game ball at the stage part, and in addition the game ball flows down to the starting winning opening Since it becomes easier, there is an effect that the sense of expectation for the flow-down mode of the game ball can be further increased.
[0077]
According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the game ball falling stop means sets the non-stop state of the game ball once stopped on the stage after the result of the variable display game is derived. After the special result is derived in the variable display game, that is, when the special game state occurs, the game ball wins the starting winning opening, and when the special game state occurs, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out. It is possible to reduce the possibility that there is no game ball held when a game state occurs. Therefore, when the variable display game has a special result and a special game state occurs, the special variable winning device is held during execution of the variable display game, for example, when the special variable winning device is configured to be converted to the open state. When a special game state occurs in a state where all of the game balls have been fired, it is possible to prevent a situation in which a game ball possessed (that is, a ball to be fired) is lost and a predetermined value cannot be obtained. be able to.
[0078]
According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, the result content suggesting means executes the suggestion of the result content during the execution of the variable display game for which the result content is to be suggested. Can be further improved.
[0079]
Further, according to the invention according to claim 11, a lottery means for randomly selecting whether or not the result of the variable display game is the special result, and the execution right of the variable display game is set within a predetermined upper limit number. A start storage unit for storing the lottery result by the lottery unit for each execution right, wherein the result content suggesting unit relates to a variable display game stored in the start storage unit and waiting for execution. Since the suggestion of the result content is made during the execution of the variable display game that has been executed before that, the suggestion of the result content can be made before the normal time, and the player's Expectation can be maintained for a long time.
[0080]
According to the twelfth aspect of the invention, the start storage means includes a start storage upper limit number changing means capable of changing a storage upper limit number of the execution right of the variable display game based on establishment of a predetermined game condition. As a result, if the upper limit number of storages is changed to be larger, the number of targets for suggesting the result contents increases correspondingly, and there is an effect that the result contents can be suggested with higher expectation.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view illustrating a configuration example of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a configuration of a center case and the like of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a perspective view showing a configuration of a center case and the like of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a temporarily stopped state of a game ball.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing another example of a temporarily stopped state of the game ball.
FIG. 6 is a block diagram showing a configuration example of an entire control system provided on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a timing chart schematically showing a control state of a main control device and a sub control device.
FIG. 8 is a timing chart schematically showing a control state of a main control device and a sub control device.
FIG. 9 is a timing chart showing an example of a change display game and an operation timing of an electromagnet.
FIG. 10 is a table showing the operating probabilities of electromagnets at the time of jackpot random number extraction and out-of-office random number extraction.
FIG. 11 is a table showing the operating probabilities of electromagnets at the time of jackpot random number extraction when there is a start winning memory.
FIG. 12 is a table showing the operating probabilities of the electromagnets at the time of extracting random numbers when there is a start winning memory.
FIG. 13 is a chart showing the operating probabilities of the electromagnets at the time of extracting random numbers when there is a start winning memory.
[Explanation of symbols]
100 game board
101 Guide rail
102 Special symbol display device (variable display device)
103 Special map start winning opening
106 floating winning device
104, 105 General-purpose starting gate
122 Ordinary symbol display
123 Normal start prize memory display
124,125 decorative lamp
126 Hitting direction changing member
130a, 130b Special map storage display
200 game control device (main control device: start memory upper limit number changing means)
201 Game microcomputer
203 I / O interface
210 CPU (lottery means)
211 ROM
212 RAM (starting storage means)
SS1 Special map start winning opening sensor
SS2 ~ SSn General Winner Sensor
SS2, SS3 Normal start gate sensor
300 production control device (sub-control device: result content suggestion means, special result notice control means)
312 External information output terminal
400 emission control device
500 power supply
501 Backup power supply
103b Solenoid for winning rate adjustment
103a Solenoid for movable member
SS100 General Winner Sensor
SS200 special winning opening sensor
G Electromagnet (means for suggesting result contents, means for changing the flow down mode, means for notifying special results, means for stopping game ball flow down)
S stage part (means for suggesting result contents, below the ball flow)
W Warp channel
d1 to d3 step
K1, K2 nail
B1 to B3 game ball
1000 center case
1001 concave part
1002 rib

Claims (12)

A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game based on a plurality of pieces of identification information; and a bullet configured to generate a special game state advantageous to a player when a result of the variable display game is a special result. In ball game machines,
A result content suggesting means for suggesting the result content in advance before the result of the variable display game is determined,
The result content suggesting means is:
A ball flow lower part where the game ball can flow,
Downflow mode changing means capable of changing the downflow mode of the game ball in the lower part of the ball flow,
Including
A ball game machine wherein the result of the variable display game is suggested in advance on the basis of the flow form of the game ball in the lower part of the ball flow. The result content suggesting means includes special result notifying means for notifying that the result of the variable display game is a special result when the flowing state changing means changes the flowing state of the game ball to a specific flowing state. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein: The game device further comprises a lottery means for randomly selecting whether or not the result of the variable display game is a special result based on the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening that grants the execution right of the variable display game,
The ball game according to claim 2, wherein the special result notice means includes special result notice control means for giving the special result notice at a predetermined probability when the lottery means draws a special result. Machine. 3. The downflow mode changing unit changes the downflow mode of the game ball to the specific downflow mode with a predetermined probability even if the result of the variable display game is not a special result. Or the ball game machine according to claim 3. The flow-down mode changing means further includes a game ball flow-stopping means capable of temporarily stopping the flow of the game ball at a predetermined position below the ball flow, and includes a state in which the flow of the game ball temporarily stops at the predetermined position. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the mode is the specific flow mode. 6. The bullet according to claim 5, wherein the downflow stopping means stops the downflow of the game ball at a predetermined position below the ball flow by applying a magnetic force to the game ball having magnetism. Ball game machine. On the front side of the display unit for displaying the variable display game in the variable display device, a stage unit on which a game ball can roll is provided.
7. The ball game machine according to claim 5, wherein the stage portion is formed below the ball flow. In the lower part of the fluctuation display device, a start winning opening capable of starting the fluctuation display game by winning a game ball is provided,
The predetermined position for temporarily stopping the game ball,
In a case where the game ball flow stopping means sets the game ball once stopped at the stage as the ball flow lower portion to a non-stop state in which it can roll again, the game ball is re-started toward the starting winning opening. The ball game machine according to claim 7, wherein the ball game machine is set at a position where the ball can flow down. 9. The ball game according to claim 8, wherein the game ball falling stop unit sets the game ball temporarily stopped on the stage unit to a non-stop state after a result of the variable display game is derived. 9. Machine. The bullet according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the result content suggesting means executes the suggestion of the result content during execution of a variable display game for which the result content is to be suggested. Ball game machine. Lottery means for selecting whether or not the result of the variable display game is the special result,
A start storage unit that stores the execution right of the variable display game within a predetermined upper limit number range and stores a lottery result by the lottery unit for each execution right;
With
The result content suggesting means may suggest a result content relating to a variable display game stored in the start storage means and waiting to be executed during execution of a variable display game that has been executed before that. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10. The start storage means,
The ball game machine according to claim 11, further comprising: a starting storage upper limit number changing unit capable of changing a storage upper limit number of the execution right of the variable display game based on establishment of a predetermined game condition.

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