JP2004008312A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine increased in game player's opportunity to participate in a game without deviating from the interest of sound amusement equipment to more enjoy playing the game. <P>SOLUTION: This Pachinko game machine includes a lottery processing part for determining whether or not a great prize or not when a game ball enters a pattern start hole, and a special pattern display part DISP for variably displaying a special pattern according to a variable pattern determined in relation to the lottery result, wherein in the stage of ending the variable display, the lottery result is informed to the game player. An LED variable display part 20 and a push button 11 are provided to operate independently of the special pattern display part DISP, and when a specified direction pattern is selected by direction lottery, the push button 11 is made effective only during a designated time to give an influence on the operation of the LED variable display part 20. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, and a sparrow ball game machine, and more particularly to a ball game machine that realizes a novel interest.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A ball and ball game machine such as a pachinko machine has a symbol start port provided on a game board, a symbol display section for stopping a plurality of symbols after fluctuating for a predetermined time, a large winning port for opening and closing the opening and closing plate, and the like. It is configured. Then, when the detection switch provided in the symbol starting port detects the passing of the game ball, the symbol display portion fluctuates the displayed symbol for a predetermined time, and thereafter, when the special symbols are aligned and stopped, a big hit state is established, and the special winning port is opened. It is repeatedly opened to generate a profit state advantageous to the player.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, whether or not the jackpot is reached is determined by a lottery process inside the device, and there is no room for the player to participate, and there are not a few players who feel unsatisfactory in this regard. Therefore, in consideration of such a point, a proposal has been made to involve a player in a lottery process inside the device.
[0004]
For example, in the invention of Japanese Patent No. 3017975, when a selection display unit is provided in which a player can select a display content in advance by operating a selection button, the display content of an automatic display unit determined by a lottery inside the device can be correctly predicted. Is to generate a big hit state.
[0005]
However, in spite of the fact that the selection of the display content is an alternative, in the sense of predicting the lottery result inside the device in advance, there is not much difference from the so-called Dokuhan baku, deviating from the purpose as a healthy entertainment machine It could be an unhealthy gaming machine where only those who are strong in betting can make a big profit.
[0006]
The present invention has been made in consideration of this point, and increases the chances that a player can participate in a game without departing from the spirit of a sound entertainment device, and enables a ball game in which a player can play more fun. It is an object to provide a machine.
[0007]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 includes a lottery means for determining a lottery result as to whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to a player in association with a predetermined game operation, and the lottery result. A variable display means for variably displaying identification information in accordance with a variance pattern determined in relation to, a notification means for notifying a player of the lottery result when the variance display by the variance display means is completed, and the variance display An effect display means configured separately or integrally with the means and operable independently of the variable display means; and an operation that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result. The operation means is enabled only for a predetermined time when the effect of the specific fluctuation pattern is executed on the fluctuation display means, and enables the operation by the player.
[0008]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a lottery means for determining a lottery result as to whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to a player in relation to a predetermined game operation, and a variation determined in relation to the lottery result. A variable display means for variably displaying identification information according to a pattern, a notification means for notifying a player of the lottery result when the variable display by the variable display means has been completed, and a separate or integral part of the variable display means Wherein said effect display means comprises: an effect display means operable independently of said fluctuation display means; and operation means that affects a display operation of said effect display means but does not affect the lottery result. The means is configured to execute an effect operation that matches the lottery result in response to an operation of the operation means by a player.
[0009]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, there is provided a lottery means for determining a lottery result as to whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to a player in relation to a predetermined game operation, and a variation determined in relation to the lottery result. A variable display means for variably displaying identification information according to a pattern, a notification means for notifying a player of the lottery result when the variable display by the variable display means has been completed, and a separate or integral part of the variable display means The effect display means, which can operate independently of the fluctuation display means, and an operation means that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result, A set of effect operation patterns in which the main parts of the effect contents except the final conclusion are shared is provided in correspondence with the lottery result, and the effect display means is caused by the operation of the operation means by the player. And said Identified by selection result, wherein is adapted to perform any one of the effect operation in the set of the effect operation pattern.
[0010]
Including the case of other inventions, "the main part of the production content is shared" means that the production content is shared to such an extent that the player cannot determine the final conclusion. In the present invention, such a set of effect operation patterns is provided corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means, the player can not determine which effect operation pattern is being executed, You can enjoy the fun of inferring the lottery result.
[0011]
In addition, including the case of other inventions, "a set of effect operation patterns" refers to a profit state divided into a plurality of stages (big hit, medium hit, small hit, loss, etc.), executed in each state, These are production patterns related to each other (the main parts of production contents are shared). For example, as in the embodiment, the effect pattern executed on one side (for example, at the time of winning or a probability change big hit) and the effect operation pattern of the main part executed on the other side are shared (for example, at the time of a loss And at least one set of such effect motion patterns as a whole. Further, when the profit state is divided into a plurality of stages n (n> 2), at least one effect pattern in which the main part of the effect contents is shared exists for each stage. It is also typical that there are a plurality of sets of effect operation patterns.
[0012]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a lottery means for determining a lottery result as to whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to a player in relation to a predetermined game operation, and a fluctuation determined in relation to the lottery result. A variable display means for variably displaying identification information according to a pattern, a notification means for notifying a player of the lottery result when the variable display by the variable display means has been completed, and a separate or integral part of the variable display means The effect display means, which can operate independently of the fluctuation display means, and an operation means that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result, A set of staging operation patterns in which the main parts of staging contents except the final conclusion are shared is provided in correspondence with the lottery result, and the staging display means displays a lottery result resulting from the operation of the operation means. Based on Given the change in the effect contents of the serial production operation pattern is to be executed.
[0013]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, there is provided a lottery means for determining a lottery result as to whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to a player in relation to a predetermined game operation, and a variation determined in relation to the lottery result. A variable display means for variably displaying identification information according to a pattern, a notification means for notifying a player of the lottery result when the variable display by the variable display means has been completed, and a separate or integral part of the variable display means The effect display means that can operate independently of the fluctuation display means, and an operation means that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result, The advantageous profit state is divided into a plurality of stages, and the effect operation pattern in each profit state includes the effect operation pattern of a specific type in which the main part of the effect content except the final conclusion of the effect operation is shared. It is provided for each segmented income state downstairs.
[0014]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail based on a pachinko machine according to an example. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment. The illustrated pachinko machine 1 includes a wooden frame 2 having a rectangular frame shape detachably mounted on an island structure, and a front frame 4 pivotally attached to be openable and closable via a hinge 3 fixed to the frame 2. It is composed of A game board 5 is detachably attached to the front frame 4 from the back side, and a glass door 6 and a front plate 7 are pivotally connected to the front side so as to be openable and closable.
[0015]
An upper plate 8 for storing game balls for firing is mounted on the front plate 7, and a lower plate 9 for storing game balls overflowing or extracted from the upper plate 8, and a firing handle 10 below the front frame 4. Are provided. The firing handle 10 is linked with the firing motor M1, and a game ball is fired by a hitting hammer that operates according to the rotation angle of the firing handle 10.
[0016]
At an approximate center of the upper plate 8, an elliptical push button 11 containing a lamp is provided. Note that the push button 11 is provided at a position where the player can operate the push button 11 with his / her left hand, and the player can operate the push button 11 without releasing his / her right hand from the firing handle 10. The push button 11 does not normally function, but when the game state becomes “stop button chance”, the built-in lamp is turned on and the push button 11 becomes operable. On the right side of the upper plate 8, there is provided an operation panel 12 for ball lending operation for the card-type ball lending machine, a balance display section 12a for displaying the balance of the card by a three-digit number, and a game for a predetermined amount. A ball lending switch 12b for instructing ball lending and a return switch 12c for instructing a card return at the end of the game are provided.
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 5 is provided with an annular guide rail 13 composed of an outer rail and an inner rail made of metal, and a liquid crystal color display 14 is provided substantially at the center of the inner game area 5a. Are located. In addition, two symbol starting ports 15, a large winning port 16, four normal winning ports 17, and a gate 18 which is a left and right passing port are provided at appropriate places in the game area 5a. Each of the winning ports 15 to 18 has a detection switch inside so that the passage of a game ball can be detected.
[0018]
The liquid crystal display 14 is a device that displays a special image related to the state of the big hit in a variable manner and also displays a background image, various characters, and the like in an animation manner. The liquid crystal display 14 has a special symbol display section DISP at the center and a normal symbol display section 19 at the upper right. The normal symbol display section 19 displays a normal symbol. When a game ball passing through the gate 18 is detected, the displayed normal symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time, and a lottery is performed at a point in time when the game ball passes the gate 18. A stop symbol determined by the selected random number for lottery is displayed and stopped.
[0019]
In the present embodiment, two symbol starting ports 15 are provided, but the lower symbol starting port is opened and closed by an electric tulip having a pair of opening / closing claws, and the normal symbol display section 19 is stopped after a change. When the symbol hits and displays the symbol, the opening / closing claw is opened for a predetermined time. When a game ball wins in the symbol starting port 15, the display symbol of the special symbol display section DISP fluctuates for a predetermined time, and a stop determined based on a lottery result in accordance with a timing of winning the game ball to the symbol starting port 15. Stop at the symbol pattern.
[0020]
The special winning opening 16 is opened and closed by an opening / closing plate 16a that can be opened forward. When the special symbol display unit DISP has a special symbol such as "777" after the change stop, a special symbol called "big hit" is used. The game is started, and the opening / closing plate 16a is opened. Further, there is a specific area 16b inside the special winning opening 16, and when a winning ball passes through the specific area 16b, a special game advantageous to the player is continued.
[0021]
After a predetermined time has elapsed after the opening and closing plate 16a of the special winning opening 16 has been opened, or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have won, the opening and closing plate 16a closes. At this time, if the game ball does not pass through the specific area 16b, the special game is terminated. However, if the game ball passes through the specific area 16b, the special game is continued up to, for example, up to 15 times, which is advantageous to the player. It is controlled to the state.
[0022]
By the way, when the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol display section DISP is a specific symbol among the special symbols, a privilege is given that the game after the end of the special game is in a high probability state. The jackpot by this specific symbol may be called a “probable variable jackpot”, but in this embodiment, among the special symbols 111 to 999, the odd value (111, 33, 555, 777, 999) is particularly set as the specific symbol. , Is used for probable jackpot.
[0023]
At the top of the liquid crystal display 14, a 7-segment LED variation display section 20 and left and right display lamps 21 are provided. The LED fluctuation display unit 20 does not function normally, but when the game state becomes “stop button chance”, the fluctuation operation of the special symbol display unit DISP is performed so as to take over the fluctuation operation of the special symbol display unit DISP. To start. That is, when the game state becomes “stop button chance”, the push button 11 is activated, and the variable symbol on the special symbol display unit DISP disappears, and accordingly, the variable display on the LED variable display unit 20 is started. You. Then, when the push button 11 provided on the upper plate 8 is pressed, the changing numerical value stops at each digit, and when the same numerical value is finally obtained, the big hit state is determined. Become. In principle, when the numbers are not aligned, the loss state is determined.
[0024]
The LED variation display section 20 uses three-color LEDs, and allows a player to infer a final success / failure state based on a difference in emission color. In this embodiment, the LED lamp emits blue, pink, green, and the like. The display lamps 21 arranged on the left and right of the LED fluctuation display unit 20 blink together with other display lamps to excite the game state of “stop button chance”. In addition, the LED fluctuation display section 20 and the display lamp 21 also have a function as a notice notification means for giving a notice of "big hit" or the like by blinking continuously over a plurality of fluctuation displays of the special symbol display section DISP.
[0025]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an entire configuration of the pachinko machine 1 according to the embodiment. As shown in the figure, the pachinko machine 1 has a main control board 30 for mainly controlling the game operation, a symbol control board 31 for controlling the operation of the liquid crystal display 14, and blinking operation of lamps such as the LED fluctuation display section 20. A lamp control board 32 for controlling the operation of the push button 11 and the lamp control board 32 while realizing a sound game effect, and a payout control for paying out game balls by controlling a payout motor M2. It mainly includes a board 34, a launch control board 35 for launching a game ball by the launch motor M1, and a power supply board 36 that receives AC 24V and supplies a DC voltage to each unit of the apparatus.
[0026]
The main control board 30, the symbol control board 31, the lamp control board 32, the voice control board 33, and the payout control board 34 are mounted on a computer circuit having a one-chip microcomputer, respectively. 33 and the payout control board 34 directly receive a control command from the main control board 1 to realize an individual control operation. On the other hand, the voice control board 33 transfers the control command received from the main control board 30 to the lamp control board 32 as it is, and when the pressing operation of the push button 11 is confirmed, the control command indicating that It is transmitted to the control unit 32.
[0027]
Hereinafter, the circuits mounted on the main control board 30, the symbol control board 31, the lamp control board 32, and the audio control board 33 and the operations realized by the circuits are functionally collectively referred to as the main control unit 30, the symbol, respectively. The control unit 31, the lamp control unit 32, and the audio control unit 33 will be referred to.
[0028]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a circuit configuration of the main control unit 30. As shown in the figure, the main control unit 30 includes a CPU circuit 30a composed of a one-chip microcomputer, a system clock generation unit 31b that generates a clock signal Φ0 having a frequency that is an integral multiple of the CPU operation clock CLK, and an address signal from the CPU. A decoding circuit 31c for generating a chip select signal of each section based on the data; an output port circuit 31d for outputting data from the CPU; an input port circuit 31e for the CPU to capture external data; , 34, and a switch input circuit 31g for inputting the ON / OFF state of switches of each part of the game board. The CPU circuit 31a has a built-in CPU core equivalent to Z80CPU (Zilog).
[0029]
The main control unit 30 having the configuration shown in FIG. 3 executes the timer interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 every predetermined time (2 mS) to control the entire operation of the pachinko machine 1 comprehensively. Referring to FIG. 5, when a timer interrupt occurs, the contents of each register are saved in the stack area (ST10), and then a random number creation process is first performed (ST11). The random number generation processing includes updating processing of the hit counter RG and the big hit counter CT used in the lottery operation in the normal symbol processing ST19 and the special symbol processing ST24.
[0030]
The hit counter RG and the big hit counter CT are updated by increment (+1) processing within a predetermined numerical range in step ST11, and the updated counter values are respectively a hit judgment random number value and a big hit judgment random. It is used as a numerical value in the win / fail lottery operation.
[0031]
Specifically, the value of the hit counter RG is used in the lottery operation in the normal symbol processing (ST19) when the game ball has passed through the gate 18, and the value of the big hit counter CT is that When passing through the mouth 15, it is used for the lottery operation in the special symbol processing (ST24). The random number generation process also includes a hit symbol random number generation process and a big hit symbol random number generation process for determining a stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 19 and the special symbol display unit DISP.
[0032]
When the above-described random number generation processing (ST11) is completed, a timer that manages the time of each game operation is subjected to timer subtraction processing (ST12), and includes a symbol starting port 15 and a detection switch for the gate 18. Signals of various switches are input and stored (ST13). Each timer subtracted in the process of step ST12 is for managing the opening time of the electric tulip and the special winning opening 16 and other game production time.
[0033]
Subsequently, after transmitting the command generated at this stage to the corresponding sub-control units 31, 33, and 34 (ST14), an error management process is performed (ST15). The error management process is to determine whether or not an abnormality has occurred inside the device, such as when supply of the game balls has stopped or the game balls have not been clogged. Next, after creating a control command for the payout control unit 34 (ST16), the control command generated in each process described above is transmitted to the corresponding sub-control unit (ST17).
[0034]
Next, the ordinary symbol processing is performed on condition that the current operation mode is not the hitting operation mode (ST19). The ordinary symbol processing means determination of whether to activate an ordinary electric accessory such as an electric tulip. Specifically, when it is determined that the game ball has passed the gate based on the switch input result in step ST13, the hit counter RG updated in the random number generation processing (ST11) is compared with the hit winning value. Done. Then, if the comparison result is a winning state, the operation mode is changed to the winning operation mode. If it is in the middle of a hit, a process for operating an ordinary electric accessory such as an electric tulip is performed (ST21).
[0035]
Subsequently, necessary control commands are transmitted to the corresponding sub-control unit (ST22), and special symbol processing is performed on condition that the current operation mode is not the big hit (ST24). The special symbol processing is a determination as to whether or not to activate a first-class special electric accessory such as the special winning opening 16. Specifically, when it is determined that the game ball is passing through the symbol starting port 15 based on the switch input result in step ST13, the big hit counter CT updated in the random number generation processing (ST11) is changed to the big hit winning value. This is performed in comparison with Hit. Then, if the comparison result is a winning state, the operation mode is changed to the operation mode during the big hit. If the big hit is in progress, a process for operating a first-class special electric accessory such as a special winning opening is performed (ST26).
[0036]
FIG. 6 summarizes the lottery processing in the special symbol processing (ST24). First, by comparing the value of the big hit counter CT updated in the process of step ST11 with the winning value Hit, a big hit state is established at a probability of 1 / N. More specifically, a probability of 1 / (aN) is obtained. And a non-probabilistic (normal) big hit with a probability of (a-1) / (aN). In most cases, a loss state occurs with a large probability of 1-1 / N.
[0037]
As described above, every time a game ball wins in the symbol starting port 15, a winning / non-winning lottery is performed (ST24). However, if the lottery result is immediately notified to the player, it is not entertaining. Before notifying the lottery result, an effect time of about several tens of seconds is provided, and a symbol changing operation on the liquid crystal display 14 is performed. In addition, a sound effect and a lamp effect are also performed in synchronization with the symbol changing operation. Such effect contents are distinguished by the variation pattern number, and after winning the symbol starting port 15, which variation pattern to produce an effect is determined by the effect lottery.
[0038]
A major feature of this embodiment is that there is a variation pattern that produces a game with a stop button chance. Here, the stop button chance is a game state in which it is possible to stop the fluctuation of the LED fluctuation display unit 20 in response to the operation of the push button 11 during the fluctuation operation on the liquid crystal display 14, and the operation timing This is a game that the player is expected to determine whether the game is successful or not. In this embodiment, a plurality of variation patterns for producing the stop button chance are prepared for the probable hit state, the non-probable hit state, and the lost state. In FIG. 6, the pattern numbers are n, m, p, and k. Only those are displayed. In addition, in the case of the probability change big hit and the non-probability change big hit, it is good also as a fluctuation pattern which produces a stop button chance.
[0039]
In this embodiment, the non-probable variable jackpot state and the loss state are provided with a pair of effect operation patterns in which the main parts of the effect contents except the final conclusion of the effect operation are shared. For example, in the variation pattern m selected in the non-probable variable jackpot state, and in the variation pattern k selected in the loss state, the break timing of the production contents and the production time are the same. In addition, the probable variable jackpot state and the non-probable variable jackpot state are provided with a pair of effect operation patterns in which the main parts of the effect contents except the final conclusion of the effect operation are shared. For example, in the variation pattern n selected in the probable big hit state and the fluctuation pattern p selected in the non-probable big hit state, the break timing of the production contents and the production time are the same.
[0040]
The effect time includes a symbol change on the liquid crystal display 14 (T1 to T4 in FIG. 7) and a subsequent symbol change in the LED change display unit 20 (T5 to T8 in FIG. 7). All times including the activation time (3 seconds or 5 seconds in the embodiment) match, so the player cannot determine the lottery result of the big hit lottery during the performance operation, and It will keep waiting for the conclusion of the fluctuation operation with a feeling.
[0041]
In the loss state, the probability that the variation pattern m or the like is selected in the non-probable variable hit state is set higher than the probability that the variation pattern k or the like is selected. When this is done, the player greatly expects the big hit state to come. That is, the variation pattern k and the like are the same as the operation content of the variation pattern m and the like except for the content after the variation is completed, so that the player can expect that the effect of the variation pattern m and the like has started.
[0042]
Similarly, when the variation pattern of the jackpot state without the button chance is provided, the probability that the variation pattern n is selected in the probable jackpot state is higher than the probability that the variation pattern p is selected in the non-probable jackpot state. Since the setting is higher, when the operation of the fluctuation pattern p is started, the player can expect that the effect of the fluctuation pattern n having almost the same fluctuation pattern has started.
[0043]
In addition, in the variation pattern selected for the probability variation big hit state, not only the variation time but also the activation time of the push button is set to be long (for example, 5 seconds). However, at the stage when the stop button chance game such as the variation pattern n is started, at least the non-probable variable hit has been determined, so that even if the effecting time is long, there is no possibility that the player will feel irritated.
[0044]
Hereinafter, the description of FIG. 5 will be continued assuming that the stop button chance game has been won by the effect lottery. That is, in the switch input management process (ST13), the winning of the game ball into the symbol starting port 15 is confirmed, and the variation pattern (m, n, k) for producing the stop button chance game in the effect lottery of the special symbol process (ST24). , P).
[0045]
When the variation pattern is determined, a control command corresponding to the variation pattern is transmitted to the symbol control unit 31 and the voice control unit 33 (ST27). On the other hand, the symbol control unit 31 that has received the fluctuation pattern starts the symbol fluctuation operation on the liquid crystal display 14, and the voice control unit 33 transfers the received control command to the lamp control unit 32 and starts the voice effect. Each of the sub-controllers 31 to 33, which has received the control command of the variation pattern indicating the stop button chance, specifies the effect contents specifically according to the type of the variation pattern and determines whether the current game is in the probable big hit state. It is possible to distinguish between the non-probable variable jackpot state and the lost state.
[0046]
In any case, after the process of step ST27, the register saved in the process of step ST10 is restored, and the timer interrupt process ends (ST28). As a result, the process returns to the main routine, but after a predetermined time (2 mS) has elapsed, the process of step ST10 is started again, and the process of steps ST10 to ST28 is repeated every 2 mS.
[0047]
Therefore, if a variation pattern command indicating a stop button chance is transmitted first, the timing after the symbol control unit 31 completes the symbol variation operation and turns off the liquid crystal screen is measured (see FIG. 7). At the indicated time T5), the main control unit 30 transmits a control command indicating activation of the button to the voice control unit 33 (ST14). Note that the voice control unit 33 may automatically start the button activation control without transmitting the fluctuation pattern command from the main control unit 30. In this case, it is only necessary to measure the time from the time when the first variation pattern command is received from the main base control unit 30 and activate the button when a predetermined time has elapsed.
[0048]
If the variation pattern command indicating the stop button chance has been transmitted first, the timing at which all the rendering operations have been completed is measured (time T9 shown in FIG. 7), and the main control unit 30 performs the rendering operation. Is transmitted to the voice control unit 33 (ST14). Note that the sound control unit 33 may automatically terminate the effect operation of the LED change display unit 20 without transmitting the change pattern command from the main control unit 30. In that case, the effect operation of the LED fluctuation display unit 20 may be ended when a predetermined time has elapsed after the time has been measured from the reception of the first fluctuation pattern command from the main base control unit 30.
[0049]
FIG. 7 is a time chart for explaining the operation contents of the symbol control unit 31, the voice control unit 33, and the lamp control unit 32 after receiving the control command of the change pattern (change pattern command) meaning the stop button chance. is there. The symbol control unit 31 and the voice control unit 33 receive the variation pattern command at the timing of the time T1, and the voice control unit 33 transfers the command to the lamp control unit 32.
[0050]
After that, the symbol control section 31 starts the symbol changing operation in the special symbol display section DISP, and FIGS. 8 and 9 show the contents thereof. 8 shows a case where a control command of the fluctuation pattern m or the fluctuation pattern k is received, and FIG. 9 shows a case where a control command of the fluctuation pattern n or the fluctuation pattern p is received.
[0051]
When the variation pattern command of the non-probable variation jackpot is received, the symbol control unit 31 converts the left and right variation symbols to the same symbol at the timing of time T2 as illustrated in the upper part of FIG. 7 and FIG. (For example, “4”). Note that a state in which the left and right symbols are the same is referred to as “reach”, and the player expects a big hit state to be invited.
[0052]
The center symbol of the special symbol display section DISP continues to fluctuate thereafter, but if the stop button chance game has been won, the liquid crystal screen becomes dark thereafter (at time T4), and at the timing of time T5, the stop button is pressed. The start of the chance game (meaning a re-lottery operation for the player) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 14. Along with this, the push button 11 becomes valid, and when the push button 11 is pressed or after a predetermined time has elapsed from the button being valid, the LED fluctuation display section 20 fluctuates with the content corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command and stops.
[0053]
Then, after a predetermined time determined by the fluctuation pattern command received at time T1 (T8-T1), the winning state of, for example, “666” is displayed on the special symbol display unit DISP based on the fluctuation pattern command. In addition, since the fluctuation stop command is transmitted from the main control unit 30 at the timing of time T9, the symbol control unit 31 ends the present rendering operation upon receiving the fluctuation stop command. If the variation pattern command received at the timing of time T1 is a variation pattern command in a loss state, a symbol of a predetermined loss pattern (for example, 434) is displayed at the timing of time T8.
[0054]
Further, when the fluctuation control command of the probability change big hit is received at the timing of the time T1, the symbol control unit 31 produces the reach state at the timing of the time T2 as illustrated in FIG. At the timing of time T3, the three symbols are aligned on the special symbol display unit DISP (for example, “444”), and the fluctuation operation is ended. As a result, the jackpot of the non-probable change state is normally determined, but if the stop button chance game is won, the liquid crystal screen becomes dark thereafter (time T4), and at the timing of time T5, the stop button is pressed. The start of the chance game is displayed on the liquid crystal display 14. Along with this, the push button 11 becomes valid, and when the push button 11 is pressed or after a predetermined time has elapsed from the button being valid, the LED fluctuation display section 20 fluctuates with the content corresponding to the fluctuation pattern command and stops.
[0055]
The subsequent operation is a game mode also referred to as a re-lottery operation, and is an effect of determining whether or not the big hit state is in a state where the big hit state is determined. However, actually, the lottery is not performed again to determine whether or not the winning state will be reached, and only the notification timing of the winning state already determined in the process of step ST24 is delayed. Therefore, after a predetermined time determined by the fluctuation pattern command received at the time T1 (T8-T1), the winning state of the certainty big hit such as "777" is displayed on the special symbol display section DISP based on the fluctuation pattern command. .
[0056]
As is apparent from the above description, even if it is a stop button chance game, the game lottery result is not influenced by the button operation of the player, and the timing of notifying the winning result is delayed, and from time T4 to time T8. It just makes the player between the fun to play.
[0057]
The operation of the symbol control unit 31 has been described above. Next, the operation of the voice control unit 33 will be described with reference to FIGS. As shown in FIG. 10, the operation of the voice control unit 33 is performed by the reception interrupt process (a) activated due to the transmission of the control command by the main control unit 30 and is activated at regular time intervals (2 mS). And the timer interrupt processing (b).
[0058]
First, the reception interruption process (FIG. 10A) will be described. After storing the received control command in the buffer area (ST30), the voice control unit 33 analyzes the type of the control command (ST31). If the received control command is a fluctuation pattern command, the control command is transferred to the lamp control unit 32 and the process is terminated (ST32).
[0059]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step ST31 that the button activation command has been received, the command is transferred to the lamp control unit 32 (ST33). Next, the activation flag FG1 indicating that the push operation of the push button 11 is effective is set, the built-in lamp of the push button 11 is turned on, and the time operation of the button effective timer is started (ST34). Since the stop button chance has a limited valid time (for example, 3 seconds or 5 seconds according to the variation pattern number), the valid time is managed by the value of the button valid timer TM1.
[0060]
If it is determined in step ST31 that the fluctuation stop command has been received, the command is transferred to the lamp control unit 32 and the process is terminated (ST35). When a control command other than these is received from the main control unit 30, corresponding processing is performed, but the description is omitted because it is not particularly related to the present invention. In addition, at each timing of steps ST32, ST34, and ST35, an appropriate sound effect is naturally started.
[0061]
Subsequently, a timer interrupt process in the voice control unit 33 will be described with reference to FIG. In the timer interrupt processing, first, the value of the button valid timer TM1 is updated (ST40), and the value of the valid flag FG1 is checked (ST41). Here, if the activation flag FG1 = 1, it is determined whether or not the push button 11 is ON (ST42). Then, if the push button 11 is ON, a control command (stop command) for notifying the ON operation of the push button 11 is transmitted to the lamp control unit 32.
[0062]
In the middle part of FIG. 7, the valid period of the push button (stop button) 11 managed by the button valid timer TM1, and the transmission operation of the control command when the push button is turned on during the valid period (time T6) Is shown.
[0063]
Returning to the description of FIG. 10B, in step ST44, it is determined whether or not the value of the button valid timer TM1 has expired. If the time has expired, the value of the activation flag FG1 is reset ( ST45). Therefore, in the subsequent timer interrupt processing, the ON operation of the push button 11 is not checked, and the operation of the push button 11 becomes invalid. In the timer interrupt process, various processes (not shown) are provided to realize a sound effect, but the description is omitted because it is not directly related to the present invention.
[0064]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a reception interruption process in the lamp control unit 32. Note that in the lamp control unit 32, the illustrated interrupt process is activated due to the transmission of the control command by the voice control unit 33.
[0065]
When the control command is received, it is stored in an appropriate buffer area (ST50), and the type of the control command is determined (ST51). Here, if the received control command is a variation pattern command, a ramp effect according to the variation pattern number is started (ST52). The actual lamp effect is realized by a timer interrupt process (not shown) that is started every predetermined time.
[0066]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step ST51 that the button enable command has been received, the operation of the chance enable timer TM2 is started, and the effect operation indicating the stop button chance game is started. Specifically, the change operation is started for the three-digit numerical value of the LED change display unit 20. Time T5 in the lower part of FIG. 7 illustrates the start of this fluctuation operation.
[0067]
Further, in response to the reception of the button enable command, a lottery process of a stop symbol (stop numerical value) of the LED fluctuation display unit 20 is performed. The lottery content is distinguished by the variation pattern command received at the timing of time T1 in FIG. 7, and if it is a control command of the variation pattern k (losing state in FIG. 8B), either "332" or "556" Is determined. On the other hand, if it is a control command of the variation pattern m (non-probable variation big hit state in FIG. 8A), it is determined to be either “333” or “555”. However, the privilege given to the player is the same irrespective of the difference of the numerical values (“333” or “555”).
[0068]
On the other hand, when the control command of the fluctuation pattern n or the fluctuation pattern p is received (in the case of FIGS. 9A and 9B, respectively), the stop symbol (stop numerical value) is not subjected to the lottery processing and the LED fluctuation is not performed. The stop numerical value on the display unit 20 is determined to be “777” or “773”. It is determined to be “777” in the case of the probable variable jackpot state, and “773” in the case of the non-probable variable jackpot state.
[0069]
In any case, the fluctuation operation started in the process of step ST53 is continued until a stop command is received from the voice control unit 33. However, the value of the chance valid timer TM2 is constantly monitored while being updated, and if a stop command is not received even after a predetermined time has elapsed, three digits are simultaneously stopped at an appropriate timing. . The timing of the forcible stop is not particularly limited, but is preferably after time T8 when the fixed symbol on the liquid crystal display 14 is displayed.
[0070]
At the forcible stop timing, the numerical value displayed on the LED fluctuation display unit 20 matches the fixed symbol displayed on the liquid crystal display 14 according to the fluctuation pattern command received at time T1. That is, for example, "332" or "556" is displayed in the loss state, "333", "555", or "773" is displayed in the case of a non-probable variable hit, and in the case of a probable variable hit, for example. “777” is displayed.
[0071]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step ST51 of FIG. 11 that the stop command has been received, a lottery process of the lighting color of the LED lamp of the LED variation display unit may be performed (ST54). The lottery content is distinguished by the variation pattern command received at the timing of time T1 in FIG. 7, and if the variation pattern is n or variation pattern m (the state of FIGS. 8A and 9A), “blue” "Or" pink ". Note that, regardless of the difference in the lighting color, the privilege given to the player is the same. On the other hand, when the control command of the variation pattern p or the variation pattern k is received at the timing of time T1 in FIG. 7, the lighting color of the LED lamp is determined to be “green”.
[0072]
After the above contents are determined by the process of step ST54, the button chance flag FG2 is set, and the changing operation by the 7-segment LED is started (ST55). The fluctuating operation by the LED lamp is realized by a timer interrupt process (not shown). The specific effect is, for example, as shown in the lower part of FIG. That is, the remaining time (T8-T6) is calculated at the timing of time T6 when the stop command is received, and the leftmost numerical value is first stopped, and then the central numerical value is stopped at an appropriate timing (time T7). Then, the numerical value on the right end is stopped at the last time T8.
[0073]
Since the timing (T8) at which all the numerical values should be stopped is determined by the fluctuation pattern command received at the timing of the time T1, the time difference between the time T6 at which the stop command was received and the time T8 is appropriately divided to obtain the time. T7 is calculated, and the fluctuation operation is stopped in order. The lighting color of the LED lamp to be displayed and its numerical value are determined by the process of step ST54. Further, since the stop numerical value is “332” or “333”, “556” or “555”, “773” or “777”, by stopping the numerical value in the order of left-middle-right, time T8 Up to the player can be effectively enjoyed.
[0074]
Returning to the description of FIG. 11, if it is determined in step ST51 that a fluctuation stop command has been received, the effect operation is finally ended (ST56). When another control command is received, a corresponding process is performed.
[0075]
As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described concretely, the specific description content does not specifically limit this invention. For example, in the embodiment, the LED fluctuation display unit 20 is particularly provided, but the operation of the LED fluctuation display unit 20 may be replaced with the liquid crystal display 14 as a matter of course. In addition, the effect contents on the liquid crystal display 14 and the LED fluctuation display unit 20 are appropriately changed.
[0076]
Further, in this embodiment, a symbol control unit 31 and a voice control unit 33 are provided as a first sub-control unit that directly receives a control command from the main control unit 30, and a lamp control unit is used as a second sub-control unit that receives a control command indirectly. Although provided in the portion 32, there is no particular limitation. For example, the positional relationship between the voice control unit and the lamp control unit may be reversed.
[0077]
Further, in this embodiment, the LED fluctuation display section 20 and the liquid crystal display 14 are stopped almost simultaneously, but the control for stopping the fluctuation of the liquid crystal display 14 after stopping the LED fluctuation display section 20 is adopted. Is also good. In this case, the lamp controller 32 receives the fluctuation pattern command output from the main controller 30 to the symbol controller 31 and the voice controller 33 almost at the same time via the voice controller 33. It is sufficient to automatically stop the fluctuation of the LED display control section 20 before the fluctuation of the symbol control section 31 is stopped by measuring the time from the reception. That is, in this case, it is set so that the fluctuation time is uniquely determined in accordance with the fluctuation pattern command.
[0078]
In this embodiment, a stop button chance can be generated only once in one change, but a stop button chance may be set to be generated plural times in one change. For example, assuming that two occurrences occur, the first stop button chance is executed in the chance game shown in FIG. 8A to notify the big hit (T8), and then a second lottery shown in FIG. It is also preferable to execute the second stop button chance (T4) to (T8).
[0079]
In this embodiment, the LED change display unit 20 is set to start changing when the stop button opportunity starts and stop when the push button 11 is pressed, but the LED change display unit 20 changes when the stop button opportunity starts. Instead, the change may be started at the same time when the bush button 11 is pressed and stopped within a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds).
[0080]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to increase a chance that a player can participate in a game without departing from the spirit of a healthy entertainment device, and to realize a ball game machine that can play more fun.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a front view showing a game board of the pachinko machine of FIG.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating an entire configuration of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram illustrating a circuit configuration of a main control unit.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process in a main control unit.
FIG. 6 is a view for explaining a variation pattern for specifying an effect operation.
FIG. 7 is a time chart illustrating an effect operation.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart illustrating an effect operation in the symbol control unit.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart illustrating another effect operation in the symbol control unit.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating an effect operation in the voice control unit.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an effect operation in the lamp control unit.
[Explanation of symbols]
ST24 Lottery means (special symbol processing)
DISP fluctuation display means, notification means (special symbol display section)
20 Effect display means (LED fluctuation display section)
11 Operation means (push button)

Claims (10)

Lottery means for determining a lottery result of whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to the player in relation to a predetermined game operation,
Variation display means for variably displaying the identification information according to the variation pattern determined in association with the lottery result,
Notification means for notifying the player of the lottery result at the stage when the fluctuation display by the fluctuation display means is completed,
Effect display means configured separately or integrally with the fluctuation display means, and operable independently of the fluctuation display means,
Operating means that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result,
The ball game machine, wherein the operation means is enabled for a predetermined time to enable a player to perform an operation when an effect of a specific fluctuation pattern is executed on the fluctuation display means. Lottery means for determining a lottery result of whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to the player in relation to a predetermined game operation,
Variation display means for variably displaying the identification information according to the variation pattern determined in association with the lottery result,
Notification means for notifying the player of the lottery result at the stage when the fluctuation display by the fluctuation display means is completed,
Effect display means configured separately or integrally with the fluctuation display means, and operable independently of the fluctuation display means,
Operating means that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result,
The ball effect game machine, wherein the effect display means executes an effect operation corresponding to the lottery result in response to an operation of the operation means by a player. Lottery means for determining a lottery result of whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to the player in relation to a predetermined game operation,
Variation display means for variably displaying the identification information according to the variation pattern determined in association with the lottery result,
Notification means for notifying the player of the lottery result at the stage when the fluctuation display by the fluctuation display means is completed,
Effect display means configured separately or integrally with the fluctuation display means, and operable independently of the fluctuation display means,
Operating means that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result,
A set of directing operation patterns in which the main parts of the directing contents except the final conclusion of the directing operation are shared is provided in correspondence with the lottery result,
The effect display means is configured to execute any one of the effect operation patterns in the set of effect operation patterns specified by the lottery result due to an operation of the operation means by a player. Ball game machine. Lottery means for determining a lottery result of whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to the player in relation to a predetermined game operation,
Variation display means for variably displaying the identification information according to the variation pattern determined in association with the lottery result,
Notification means for notifying the player of the lottery result at the stage when the fluctuation display by the fluctuation display means is completed,
Effect display means configured separately or integrally with the fluctuation display means, and operable independently of the fluctuation display means,
Operating means that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result,
A set of directing operation patterns in which the main parts of the directing contents except the final conclusion of the directing operation are shared is provided in correspondence with the lottery result,
A ball game machine, wherein the effect display means is configured to change the effect content of the effect operation pattern based on a lottery result resulting from an operation of the operation means and execute the effect operation pattern. Lottery means for determining a lottery result of whether or not to generate a profit state advantageous to the player in relation to a predetermined game operation,
Variation display means for variably displaying the identification information according to the variation pattern determined in association with the lottery result,
Notification means for notifying the player of the lottery result at the stage when the fluctuation display by the fluctuation display means is completed,
Effect display means configured separately or integrally with the fluctuation display means, and operable independently of the fluctuation display means,
Operating means that affects the display operation of the effect display means but does not affect the lottery result,
The profit state advantageous to the player is divided into a plurality of stages, and the effect operation pattern in each profit state includes a specific type of effect operation pattern in which the main parts of the effect contents except the final conclusion of the effect operation are shared. A ball game machine provided for each profit state divided into the plurality of stages. 2. A color of display contents of said effect display means changes in response to an operation of said operation means by a player, and a lottery result notified by said variable display means can be inferred by said color in advance. 6. The ball-and-ball game machine according to any one of to 5. After the variable display operation by the variable display means is completed, a variable display operation by the effect display means is started, and due to the operation of the operation means, the variable display operation by the effect display means is stopped in a stepwise manner. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein in the stopping process, a lottery result notified by the notifying means is configured to be able to be inferred in advance. A main control unit for mainly controlling a game operation, a first sub-control unit for directly receiving a control command from the main control unit to realize an individual control operation, and a control command for the control command from the first sub-control unit. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, further comprising a second sub-control unit that receives the transfer, wherein the effect display unit is realized by the second sub-control unit. The first sub-control unit is configured to be capable of recognizing the pressing operation of the switch and implements the operating means. When the first sub-control unit recognizes the pressing operation of the switch during the valid period, the first sub-control unit transmits the operation to the second sub-control unit. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the effect operation is changed by the second sub-control unit. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 9, wherein the effect operation pattern defines an operation in which a plurality of symbols stop gradually.

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