JP2004016574A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine that can enhance further a player's expectation when an advance notice performance is executed by making it impossible or difficult for the player to recognize whether the advance notice performance is related to a first pattern or a second pattern. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko game machine has a first pattern display means 30 varyingly displaying a first pattern, a first benefit condition generation means 46 generating a first benefit condition on the basis of a specific mode of the first pattern, a second pattern display means 32 varyingly displaying a second pattern, and a second benefit condition generating means 51 generating a second benefit condition on the basis of a specific mode of a second pattern. The game machine has an advance notice performance means 31 executing a first advance notice performance previously reporting an occurrence or the possibility of occurrence of a prescribed mode of the first pattern and a second advance notice performance previously reporting an occurrence or the possibility of occurrence of the second pattern in a common mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ball and ball game machine such as a pachinko machine and an arrange ball machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In some ball game machines such as pachinko machines, a plurality of symbol display means are provided, and a profit state advantageous to a player is individually generated in accordance with a stopped symbol after the change of each symbol display means. .
[0003]
For example, in a first-class pachinko machine, the first symbol display means variably displays the first symbol based on the detection of the game ball by the first symbol starting means including a passing gate and the like, and the stop symbol after the fluctuation is determined in advance. On the basis of the determined predetermined mode, a first profit state in which the second symbol starting means such as an electric tulip is opened for a predetermined time is generated, and the second symbol starting means detects a game ball. The second symbol display means displays the second symbol in a fluctuating manner, and based on the fact that the stopped symbol after the fluctuating is in a predetermined specific mode, the large winning means is opened or the like, and the game is played more than the first profit state. A second profit state advantageous to the user is generated.
[0004]
In this type of ball game machine, the second symbol after the change becomes a specific mode by performing a notice effect such as causing a predetermined character to appear during the change of the second symbol or lighting a predetermined lamp. There is known a game device that informs a player that the event or the possibility is high.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
A ball game in which a first symbol and a second symbol are individually and variably displayed like a type 1 pachinko machine, and a profit state is individually generated based on a stopped symbol after the variance. In the machine, not only the announcement effect on the second symbol side related to the occurrence of the second profit state, which is more advantageous to the player, but also the announcement effect on the first symbol side related to the occurrence of the first income state. It is thought that the effect can be further enhanced.
[0006]
However, especially when there is a difference in the size of the profit state for the player between the first profit state and the second profit state as in the case of the first kind pachinko machine, these two types of notice effects are different. In this case, even if a preview effect is performed in a state where both the first symbol and the second symbol are being displayed in a fluctuating manner, for example, the player is not required to perform the preview effect on either side of the first symbol or the second symbol. Since it is possible to easily recognize whether or not the game is related to the game, there is a disadvantage that the expectation of the player cannot be sufficiently raised.
[0007]
For example, in a state where both the first symbol and the second symbol are being displayed in a fluctuating manner, when a second announcement effect having a higher degree of expectation for the player than the first announcement effect is performed, the player specifies the second symbol side. Since it is possible to recognize that this is an aspect or a high possibility, the player's interest concentrates on the second symbol side when the second notice effect is performed, for example, the first symbol side stops first. Even so, the expectation of the player cannot be heightened by that.
[0008]
Further, when the first announcement effect is performed in a state where both the first symbol and the second symbol are being displayed in a fluctuating manner, the player may or may not have the first symbol side in a predetermined mode at that time. Since it is possible to recognize that the game is expensive, the player's expectation cannot be as high as when the second notice effect is performed.
[0009]
In view of such a conventional problem, the present invention makes it possible to make a notice effect by making the player unrecognizable or difficult to recognize whether the notice effect is related to the first symbol or the second symbol. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball-and-ball game machine that can further enhance the player's expectation in the event of a hit and can obtain a sufficient effect.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention provides first symbol display means 30, 32a, and 82 for variably displaying the first symbol on condition that the first symbol starting means 26, 24a, 81 detects a game ball, and the first symbol display means 30. , 32a, and 82, a first profit state generating means 46 for generating a first profit state advantageous to the player based on a predetermined state of the first symbol after the change, and second symbol starting means 24, 24b. The second symbol display means 32, 32b for variably displaying the second symbol on condition that the game ball is detected, and the second symbol after the second symbol display means 32, 32b is variably displayed in a specific mode. And a second profit state generating means 51 for generating a second profit state that is advantageous to the player, in the ball game machine, it is determined in advance that the first symbol is in the predetermined mode or the possibility is high. 1st announcement effect to notify to and Figure 2 There are those having the informational display unit 31 for performing the second informational display and a common mode of informing in advance that is higher that or potential becomes the specific embodiments.
[0011]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 9 illustrate a first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied as a first-class pachinko machine. 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a game machine main body, which comprises a rectangular outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 pivotally attached to the front side of the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. 4 is a glass door, 5 is a front plate, these are arranged vertically corresponding to the window hole 6 of the front frame 3, and are pivotally supported by the front frame 3 so that opening and closing are possible.
[0012]
Reference numeral 7 denotes an upper plate for storing game balls for firing, which is mounted on the front side of the front plate 5 and is covered by an upper plate cover 8. The upper plate cover 8 is formed with, for example, a slit-shaped sound output section 8a for outputting sound from the sound output means 9 such as a speaker to the front side.
[0013]
Reference numeral 10 denotes a lower plate for storing surplus spheres and the like, which is disposed below the front plate 5 in front of the front frame 3 and covered by a lower plate cover 11. Reference numeral 12 denotes a game board, which is detachably mounted on the back side of the front frame 3 so as to correspond to the window hole 6 of the front frame 3.
[0014]
Reference numeral 13 denotes a firing means, which is a firing handle 14 provided on one side of the lower plate 10 in front of the front frame 3, a firing rail 15 provided behind the front plate 5, and a rear side of the front frame 3. When the firing handle 14 is operated, the hammer 17 is actuated by the firing motor 16, and the upper plate is provided by a ball feeding means (not shown) mounted on the back side of the front plate 5 when the firing handle 14 is operated. The game balls supplied one by one from 7 to the firing rail 15 are fired toward the game board 12 side.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 21 for guiding a game ball fired by the firing means 13 is mounted on the front side of the game board 12 in a substantially annular shape, and a game area 22 inside the guide rail 21 is provided. Various game parts such as a variable display means 23, a special symbol starting means (second symbol starting means) 24, a large winning means 25, a normal symbol starting means (first symbol starting means) 26, a normal winning means 27, etc. are included therein. Are located.
[0016]
The variable display means 23 includes a display case 28 mounted on the game board 12 from the front side, and a variable display unit 29 of, for example, a liquid crystal type disposed substantially at the center of the display case 28. The display case 28 is provided with a normal symbol display means (first symbol display means) 30, a lamp (an example of notice effect means) 31, and the like. The variable display section 29 constitutes special symbol display means (second symbol display means) 32.
[0017]
Normally, the symbol starting means 26 is constituted by, for example, a pass gate, and detects a game ball when the game ball passes. Note that the ordinary symbol starting means 26 may be a winning means capable of winning a game ball.
[0018]
The normal symbol display means 30 is constituted by a display means of, for example, a 7-segment type capable of displaying one or a plurality of, for example, one normal symbol (first symbol), and the normal symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball. The condition is that the symbol usually fluctuates for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by random number control, and stops in a predetermined hitting mode (predetermined mode) or a deviating mode.
[0019]
As the ordinary symbol, a numeral symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other symbols can be used. In this embodiment, ten types of numeral symbols from "0" to "9" are used. When the normal symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball during the variable display of the normal symbol display means 30, the number of detected game balls is stored up to a predetermined number, for example, four.
[0020]
The special symbol starting means 24 is constituted by an open / close winning means such as an electric tulip having a pair of openable and closable open / close claws 34, for example, and the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol display means 30 is a predetermined hit. The opening / closing claw 34 is opened for a predetermined time in the first profit state that is generated on condition that the mode (predetermined mode) is displayed.
[0021]
The special symbol display means 32 includes one or a plurality of, for example, three symbol display portions 33a to 33c on the variable display portion 29, for example, three in the left-right direction, and a special symbol (the second symbol) is provided on each of the symbol display portions 33a to 33c. Symbol) can be displayed in a variable manner. Each special symbol fluctuates in a predetermined fluctuation pattern, such as scrolling up and down or left and right on condition that the special symbol starting means 24 detects a game ball, and a predetermined jackpot mode (specific mode) or a deviated mode. Stop in a predetermined order such as left, right, middle, etc.
[0022]
When the special symbol starting means 24 detects a game ball during the fluctuation display of the special symbol display means 32, the detected number is stored up to a predetermined number, for example, four.
[0023]
As the special symbol, a numeral symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other symbols can be used. In this embodiment, ten types of numeral symbols from "0" to "9" are used. Further, in the present embodiment, the symbol type in which the three special symbols are the same, that is, ten types of “0.0.0”, “1.1.1”,.
[0024]
Furthermore, the jackpot mode includes a special jackpot mode and another normal jackpot mode. In the present embodiment, among the 10 types of jackpot modes, odd numbers such as “1.1.1” and “7.77.7” are used. The five types of jackpots composed of symbols are referred to as special jackpots, and the five types of jackpots composed of even symbols such as “2.2.2” and “8.8.8” are defined as normal jackpots.
[0025]
The variation pattern when the special symbol display means 32 variably displays the special symbol includes a reach-less departure variation pattern A that is in a departure mode without passing through the reach state, and a first reach departure that is in a departure mode via the reach state. A variety of types are prepared, such as a fluctuation pattern B and a second out-of-reach fluctuation pattern C, a first reach big hit fluctuation pattern D and a second reach big hit fluctuation pattern E that become a big hit mode via a reach state.
[0026]
A predetermined fluctuation time is set for each of these fluctuation patterns A to E. For example, the non-reach variation pattern A is 10 seconds, the first reach variation pattern B is 25 seconds, and the second reach variation pattern C Is 35 seconds, the first reach jackpot variation pattern D is 27 seconds, and the second reach jackpot variation pattern E is 40 seconds.
[0027]
The special winning means 25 constitutes a so-called attacker, and includes, for example, an openable / closable plate 35 which can be opened and closed around a lower horizontal axis. The opening / closing plate 35 opens to the front side in the second profit state that is generated on condition that the information is displayed.
[0028]
The large prize winning means 25 is provided when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the opening and closing of the opening and closing plate 35, or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins within the predetermined time. Is closed, and the opening and closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) on condition that the winning game ball passes through the specific area 36 inside.
[0029]
Thus, the second profit state is set to a larger profit state for the player than the first profit state.
[0030]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram for control. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 41 denotes a main control board. The main control board 41 includes a variable display means 23 mounted on the game area 22, a back side of a back cover for collectively covering a plurality of other game components from the back side, and the like. , The game machine main body 1 including the front frame 3 and the game board 12 are housed in a board case detachably mounted at an appropriate position on the back side of the game machine main body 1.
[0031]
Reference numeral 42 denotes an audio lamp control board, and reference numeral 43 denotes a symbol control board. These sub-control boards 42, 43 and the like are also provided on the back side of the game frame main body 1 including the front frame 3 and the game board 12, such as the back side of the variable display means 23. Each is accommodated in a board case detachably mounted at a location.
[0032]
In the present embodiment, only one-way communication is possible from the main control board 41 to the sound lamp control board 42, and two-way communication is possible between the sound lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43. I have. Thus, a command from the main control board 41 to the symbol control board 43 is transmitted via the audio lamp control board 42.
[0033]
The main control board 41 is mainly for controlling a game operation on the game board 12 side, and includes a first lottery means 44, a first determination means 45, a first profit state generating means 46, a second lottery means 47, It includes a 2 determination unit 48, a stop symbol mode selection unit 49, a fluctuation pattern selection unit 50, a second profit state generation unit 51, a special game state generation unit 52, a control command transmission unit 53, and the like. It is composed of parts.
[0034]
The first lottery means 44 generates a predetermined number of random numbers in accordance with the probability, such as generating ten random numbers from 0 to 9 when the probability that the ordinary symbol after the change becomes the hit mode is 1/10, for example. A numerical value is generated, and one of the random numbers is randomly selected on condition that the symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball.
[0035]
The first determination means 45 determines whether or not the changed normal symbol is a winning mode based on the random number value of the lottery in the first lottery means 44, that is, the first profit state in which the special symbol starting means 24 is opened. It is for determining whether or not to generate, and it is determined whether or not the random number value drawn by the first lottery means 44 matches a predetermined hit state determination value. If the determination result of the hit mode does not match, the determination result of the out-of-sync mode is output, and based on the determination result, the normal symbol of the ordinary symbol display means 30 is variably displayed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). A variation control command is transmitted to the symbol control board 43 via the control command transmission means 53 so as to stop at a predetermined stop symbol.
[0036]
The first profit state generating means 46 is configured to open and close the special symbol starting means 24 when the result of the determination by the first determining means 45 is a winning state determination and the ordinary symbol after the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol displaying means 30 is in the winning state. This is to generate a first profit state in which 34 is opened for a predetermined time.
[0037]
The second lottery means 47 generates a predetermined number of random numbers in accordance with the probability, such as generating 300 random numbers from 0 to 299 when the probability that the special symbol after the change becomes the jackpot mode is 1/300, for example. Numerical values are generated, and one of the random numbers is randomly selected on condition that the special symbol starting means 24 detects a game ball.
[0038]
The second determination means 48 generates a second profit state in which the changed special symbol is set to the jackpot mode based on the random number value of the lottery in the second lottery means 47, that is, the large winning means 25 is opened. This is for determining whether or not the random number value is determined by the second lottery means 47, and determines whether or not the random number value matches a predetermined jackpot mode determination value. When the determination results of the modes do not match, the determination results of the out-of-way mode are respectively output.
[0039]
The stop symbol mode selection means 49 is for selecting the stop symbol mode after the change of the special symbol display module 32, and a plurality of types (10 types) when the determination result of the second determination module 48 is a big hit mode determination. One of the jackpot modes is selected, and when the result of the determination by the second determination means 48 is other than the jackpot mode determination, one of the multiple types of out modes is selected by random number lottery.
[0040]
The variation pattern selection means 50 randomly selects one of the plurality of variation patterns A to E based on at least one of the determination result of the second determination means 48 and the selection result of the stop symbol mode selection means 49. When the result of the determination by the second determination means 48 is a jackpot determination, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns D, E, etc. corresponding to the jackpot determination is determined as an off-pattern determination. In this case, any one of the plurality of types of variation patterns A to C corresponding to the departure mode is selected by random number lottery.
[0041]
The second profit state generating means 51, when the result of the determination by the second determining means 48 is a jackpot determination, and when the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol display means 32 becomes the jackpot mode, the second profit advantageous to the player. State. In this second profit state, the opening / closing plate 35 of the special winning means 25 is opened to the front side, so that the game balls can be easily won.
[0042]
If a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the opening or if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins within the predetermined time, the large winning means 25 closes the opening / closing plate 35 at that time. When the winning game ball passes through the specific area 36, the opening / closing plate 35 is opened again, and the opening / closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).
[0043]
The special game state generating means 52 is for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player after the end (or after the generation) of the second profit state, and the second determination means 48 determines that the state is the big hit mode. The stop symbol mode selecting means 49 selects the special jackpot mode from the plurality of (10) jackpot modes, and the second profit state ends on condition that the special symbol after the change becomes the special jackpot mode. Later, the probability that the special symbol becomes a jackpot mode is changed from a normal probability state (for example, a low probability of 1/300) to a high probability state (for example, about 1/60), and the special symbol by the first profit state generating means 46. The opening time of the starting means 24 is changed to an extended opening time longer than the normal opening time.
[0044]
Note that the special game state generating means 52 increases the number of the big hit mode determination values of the second determining means 48 in the high probability state to increase the occurrence probability of the big hit mode.
[0045]
The special game state generating means 52 is provided, after the start of the special game state, when the special symbol is in the normal jackpot mode and the next second profit state occurs, or when the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times by then. For example, the probability of occurrence of the jackpot mode is returned from the high probability to the normal probability (low probability) to end the special game state.
[0046]
The control command transmitting means 53 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board side such as the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 by one-way communication. Based on the detection, the function of transmitting a normal symbol variation control command to the symbol control board 43 based on the determination result of the first determination unit 45, based on the detection of the game ball by the special symbol starting unit 24 Then, a variation pattern command based on the variation patterns A to E selected by the variation pattern selection unit 50, a stop symbol mode command based on the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selection unit 49, and a command to stop the variation of the special symbol. A function of transmitting a fluctuation control command such as a fluctuation stop command to the symbol control board 43 via the audio lamp control board 42 at a predetermined timing. The it has.
[0047]
The sound lamp control board 42 is for controlling the effect by the lamp 31, the sound output means 9 and the like, and includes a first notice effect judgment means 61, a second notice effect judgment means 62, an notice effect pattern storage means 63, and an notice effect. A pattern selection unit 64, a notice effect control unit 65, a lamp control unit 66, a voice control unit 67, and the like are provided.
[0048]
The first notice effect determining means 61 is for determining whether or not to perform a first notice effect that informs in advance in advance that a normal symbol is in a winning mode or the possibility of the pattern is high, and at least the first notice effect is provided. At the time of the production, the special symbol display means 32 is displaying the fluctuation, and the first notice is provided only when the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol is a predetermined fluctuation pattern, for example, any one of the fluctuation patterns B to E via the reach state. It is determined that an effect is to be performed, and a first notice effect start request is output.
[0049]
Here, the “time of the first notice effect” is a time point of the first notice effect when it is assumed that the first notice effect is performed. The time may be any of the end time and a predetermined time in between. In the present embodiment, the “time of the first notice effect” is the time point at which the first notice effect starts. Further, the “time point of the first notice effect” may be simultaneously or substantially simultaneously with the start of the change of the ordinary symbol, or may be after a lapse of a predetermined time from the start of the change of the ordinary symbol.
[0050]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, the first announcement effect determination means 61 includes a special symbol variation time storage means 68, a special symbol variation time determination means (variation time determination means) 69, an announcement effect timing storage means 70, A timing means 71 is provided, and based on these, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display means 32 is performing variable display at the time of the first announcement effect.
[0051]
The special symbol variation time storage means 68 stores in advance the variation time of each of the special symbol variation patterns AE. The special symbol variation time determination unit 69 determines the variation time T11 of the special symbol based on the selection result (variation patterns A to E, etc.) by the variation pattern selection unit 50 and the information stored in the special symbol variation time storage unit 68. It is.
[0052]
The notice effect timing storage means 70 stores in advance a time T13 from a predetermined time (for example, the determination time) to a time when the first notice effect is started (the time of the first notice effect). The timer 71 measures the elapsed time T12 from the start of the change to a predetermined time (for example, the determination time) for each change display of the special symbol.
[0053]
As shown in FIG. 4B, when the first notice effect is satisfied, for example, when T11> T12 + T13 is satisfied, the first notice effect determining means 61 uses the values of T11 to T13 as shown in FIG. The means 32 determines that the variable display is being performed. Note that this determination formula is an example, and can be appropriately changed, for example, by setting the left side to a value smaller than T11.
[0054]
Further, for example, when T13 is 0 or a value that is negligibly small, that is, when the first announcement effect is performed simultaneously or substantially simultaneously with the start of the change of the ordinary symbol, the special symbol display means 32 is displayed at the time of the first announcement effect. The determination as to whether or not the variation is being displayed can be made by determining whether or not the special symbol is varying at the time of the determination. In this case, the special symbol variation time storage means 68 and the special symbol are not necessarily required. It is not necessary to provide the fluctuation time determination means 69, the announcement effect timing storage means 70, and the timekeeping means 71.
[0055]
The second notice effect determining means 62 is for determining whether or not to perform a second notice effect that informs in advance that the special symbol will be a jackpot mode or the possibility of the special pattern being high, and at least the second notice effect. At the time of the effect, the normal symbol display means 30 is displaying the fluctuation, and the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol selected by the fluctuation pattern selecting means 52 is a predetermined fluctuation pattern, for example, any of the fluctuation patterns B to E via the reach state. Only in such a case, it is determined that the second announcement effect is to be performed, and a second announcement effect start request is output.
[0056]
Here, the concept of “the time point of the second notice effect” is the same as that of the “time point of the first notice effect” described above.
[0057]
Further, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the second notice effect determining means 62 includes a normal symbol variation time storage means 72, a notice effect timing storage means 73, a timing means 74, and the like. At the time of the effect, it is determined whether or not the ordinary symbol display means 30 is displaying the fluctuation.
[0058]
The ordinary symbol variation time storage means 72 stores the variation time T21 of the ordinary symbol in advance. The notice effect timing storage means 73 stores in advance a time T23 from a predetermined time (for example, the determination time) to a time when the second notice effect is started (the time of the second notice effect). The timekeeping means 74 measures the elapsed time T22 from the start of the change to the predetermined time (for example, the determination time) for each change display of the symbol. In the case where there are a plurality of types of variation time of the ordinary symbol, similar to the first notice effect determination means 61 side, an ordinary symbol variation time determination means is provided to determine and select any one of the plurality of types of variation time. May be configured.
[0059]
As shown in FIG. 5B, the second notice effect determining means 62 uses the values of T21 to T23, for example, when T21> T22 + T23 is satisfied, and displays a normal symbol at the time of the second notice effect. The means 30 determines that the variable display is being performed. Note that this determination formula is merely an example, and can be appropriately changed, for example, by setting the left side to a value smaller than T21.
[0060]
Further, for example, when T23 is 0 or a value that is negligibly small, that is, when the second preview effect is performed simultaneously or substantially simultaneously with the start of the change of the special symbol, the ordinary symbol display means 30 is displayed at the time of the second preview effect. The determination as to whether or not the variable display is being made can be made by determining whether or not the ordinary symbol is changing at the time of the determination. In this case, the ordinary symbol variation time storage means 72 and the notice effect It is not necessary to provide the timing storage means 73 and the timing means 74.
[0061]
The notice effect pattern storage means 63 is for storing in advance a plurality of kinds of notice effect patterns commonly used in the first notice effect and the second notice effect. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, an announcement effect pattern X in which the lamp 31 is continuously turned on for a predetermined time (for example, one second) and an announcement effect pattern Y in which the lamp 31 blinks for a predetermined time (for example, one second). It is assumed that the notice effect patterns X and Y are provided.
[0062]
The preview effect pattern selection means 64 is for selecting one of a plurality of types of preview effect patterns X, Y, etc. stored in the preview effect pattern storage means 63, and the first preview effect determination means 61. This is activated when there is a first notice effect start request from the first notice effect or the second notice effect start request from the second notice effect determination means 62.
[0063]
The selectivity of the notice effect patterns X and Y by the notice effect pattern selection means 64 differs depending on the game state, for example, when there is a first notice effect start request and when there is a second notice effect start request. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, when there is a first announcement production start request, the announcement production pattern X (for example, selection rate 70%) has a higher probability than the announcement production pattern Y (for example, selection rate 30%). If a second announcement production start request is made, the announcement production pattern Y (for example, selection rate 70%) is selected with a higher probability than the announcement production pattern X (for example, selection rate 30%). Is set.
[0064]
The notice effect control means 65 performs control for causing the lamp 31 as the notice effect means to perform the first notice effect and the second notice effect in a common manner, and the first notice effect determination means 61 or the second notice effect determination means 61. On condition that the first notice effect start request or the second notice effect start request is output from the notice effect determination means 62, the lighting control of the lamp 31 is performed via the lamp control means 66, and the notice effect pattern selection means 64 The lamp 31 is turned on according to the selected announcement effect patterns X and Y.
[0065]
The lamp control means 66 controls the lighting of the lamp 31. The lamp control means 66 turns on the lamp 31 according to the notice effect patterns X and Y based on the control of the notice effect control means 65, and also has a predetermined pattern according to the game state. 31 is turned on.
[0066]
The sound control means 67 controls the sound output by the sound output means 9, and causes the sound output means 9 to output a predetermined sound according to the game state.
[0067]
The symbol control board 43 is for controlling display of the normal symbol display means 30, the special symbol display means 32, and the like, and is provided with the normal symbol control means 75, the special symbol control means 76, and the like. It is composed of electronic components.
[0068]
The ordinary symbol control means 75 controls the display of the ordinary symbol display means 30 and, on condition that the ordinary symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball, responds to the variation control command of the ordinary symbol from the control command transmitting means 53. The ordinary symbol of the ordinary symbol display means 30 is varied for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) based on the result, and the ordinary symbol is stopped in the hit mode when the determination result of the first determining means 45 is the hit mode determination.
[0069]
The special symbol control means 76 controls the display of the special symbol display means 32, and on the condition that the special symbol starting means 24 detects a game ball, the special symbol according to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means 50. The special symbol on the display means 32 is fluctuated for a predetermined time so as to be stopped in the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selecting means 49.
[0070]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine will be described. When a game ball is fired by the shooting means 13 during a game, the game ball enters the game area 22 via the guide rail 21 and then falls into the game area 22 to win the normal prize means 27 or the like. It falls downward while passing the symbol starting means 26.
[0071]
When a game ball passes through the ordinary symbol starting means 26 and the ordinary symbol starting means 26 detects a gaming ball, the first lottery means 44 randomly selects a generated random number value, and the first determination means 45 determines the random number value from the random number value. It is determined whether or not it is a winning mode, and based on the result of the determination, a control symbol transmission control unit 53 transmits an ordinary symbol change control command to the symbol control board 43 via the audio lamp control board 42.
[0072]
On the symbol control board 43 side, after the ordinary symbol of the ordinary symbol display means 30 fluctuates for a predetermined time under the control of the ordinary symbol control means 75 based on the ordinary symbol fluctuation control command, the judgment result of the first judging means 45 hits. In the case of the determination, the stop is performed in a hit mode such as “7”, and in the case other than the hit mode determination, the operation is stopped in a deviated mode other than “7”.
[0073]
On the sound lamp control board 42 side, first, based on the fluctuation control command of the normal symbol, the first notice effect determining means 61 first determines whether or not to perform the first notice effect according to the procedure shown in FIG. Done.
[0074]
That is, when the normal symbol fluctuation control command is received from the control command transmitting unit 53 (step S1: Yes), first, whether or not the stopped symbol after the normal symbol fluctuation becomes the winning mode, that is, the first determination unit 45 determines It is determined whether or not the result is a hit mode determination (step S2).
[0075]
Here, when the stop symbol after the change of the ordinary symbol becomes the winning mode (step S2: Yes), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing at that time (step S3).
[0076]
If the special symbol is changing at that time (step S3: Yes), then it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing at the time of the first notice effect (step S4). That is, as described above, the variation time T11 of each of the variation patterns A to E of the special symbol, the time from the predetermined time (for example, the determination time) to the time when the first announcement effect starts (the time of the first announcement effect). Using the values of T13 and the elapsed time T12 from the start of the change of the special symbol to a predetermined time (for example, the determination time), if the condition of T11> T12 + T13 is satisfied, for example, the special symbol fluctuates at the time of the first announcement effect. Output the judgment result that it is in
In step S4, when a determination result indicating that the special symbol is fluctuating at the time of the first notice effect is obtained (step S4: Yes), the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol fluctuating at that time is subsequently changed to the reach fluctuation pattern. That is, it is determined whether or not any of the fluctuation patterns B to E (step S5).
[0077]
Here, if the variation pattern of the special symbol is any of the reach variation patterns B to E (step S5: Yes), a first announcement effect start request is output (step S6).
[0078]
On the other hand, even if the change symbol of the ordinary symbol is transmitted from the control command transmitting means 53, if the stopped symbol after the alteration of the ordinary symbol does not become the winning mode (step S2: No), the special symbol is not changing at that time. In this case (Step S3: No), if the special symbol is not changing at the time of the first announcement effect even if the special symbol is changing at that time (Step S4: No), the change pattern of the special symbol is the reach changing pattern. If it is not one of B to E (step S5: No), the first announcement effect start request is not output.
[0079]
When the first announcement effect start request is output from the first announcement effect determination unit 61 by the above-described processing, the announcement effect pattern selection unit 64 causes the announcement effect pattern storage unit 63 to store a plurality of types of announcement effects. One is selected from the patterns X, Y, and the like. In this case, that is, when the first notice effect start request is output, the notice effect pattern X is more effective, for example, the selectivity of the notice effect pattern X is 70% and the selectivity of the notice effect pattern Y is 30%. It is selected with a higher probability than the notice effect pattern Y.
[0080]
When one of the advance effect patterns X and Y is selected by the advance effect pattern selection means 64, the advance effect control means 65 controls the lighting of the lamp 31 via the lamp control means 66, and the advance effect pattern selection means 64 In accordance with the announcement effect patterns X and Y selected in the above, a first announcement effect of continuously lighting or blinking the lamp 31 simultaneously with the start of the change of the ordinary symbol or at a predetermined timing thereafter is performed.
[0081]
When the stop symbol after the change of the normal symbol becomes a hit state such as "7", the opening / closing claw 34 of the special symbol start means 24 is opened for a predetermined time under the control of the first profit state generating means 46. A game ball can easily enter the special symbol starting means 24.
[0082]
When the open / close claw 34 of the special symbol starting means 24 is opened and the game ball wins, and when the special symbol starting means 24 detects the game ball, the second lottery means 47 selects the generated random number value, and the second determination means 48 Is determined based on the random number value of the lottery.
[0083]
Then, when the determination result of the second determining means 48 is the jackpot determination, the stop symbol aspect selecting means 49 determines one of a plurality of types (ten types) of the jackpot modes as the off-state determination. In this case, one of a plurality of types of departure modes is selected by random number lottery, and the variation pattern selection unit 50 determines at least one of the determination result of the second determination unit 48 and the selection result of the stop symbol mode selection unit 49. Based on one of them, one of a plurality of variation patterns A to E is selected by random number lottery.
[0084]
Then, the control command transmitting means 53 transmits the fluctuation pattern command, the stop symbol mode command, and the like to the sub control boards such as the symbol control board 43, the voice control board 43, and the lamp control board 44 substantially simultaneously by one-way communication. , Command the start of the change of the special symbol.
[0085]
On the symbol control board 43 side, under the control of the special symbol control means 76 based on the special symbol variation control command, the special symbol of the special symbol display means 32 is selected from the variation patterns A to E selected by the variation pattern selection means 50. After the predetermined time fluctuates according to the above, the vehicle stops at the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selecting means 49.
[0086]
On the sound lamp control board 42 side, first, the second announcement effect determination means 62 determines whether or not to perform the second announcement effect based on the special symbol variation control command.
[0087]
It should be noted that the second notice effect determination processing by the second notice effect determination means 62 is substantially the same as the first notice effect determination processing by the first notice effect determination means 61 described above, and FIG. It was done.
[0088]
That is, when the special symbol change control command is received from the control command transmitting unit 53 (step S1: Yes), first, whether the stopped symbol after the change of the special symbol becomes the big hit mode, that is, the determination of the second determining unit 48 It is determined whether or not the result is a jackpot determination (step S2).
[0089]
Here, when the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol becomes the big hit mode (step S2: Yes), it is determined whether or not the ordinary symbol is changing at that time (step S3).
[0090]
If the ordinary symbol is changing at that time (step S3: Yes), then it is determined whether the ordinary symbol is changing at the time of the second announcement effect (step S4). That is, as described above, the fluctuation time T21 of the ordinary symbol, the time T23 from the predetermined time (for example, the determination time) to the time when the second announcement effect is started (the time of the second announcement effect), and the start of the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol For example, when T21> T22 + T23 is satisfied using the elapsed time T22 from the predetermined time (for example, the determination time) to the predetermined time (for example, the determination time), a determination result indicating that the symbol is normally changing at the time of the second notice effect is output. I do.
[0091]
In step S4, when a determination result indicating that the ordinary symbol is changing at the time of the second notice effect is obtained (step S4: Yes), the variation pattern of the special symbol selected by the variation pattern selecting means 50 is subsequently changed. It is determined whether or not any of the reach fluctuation patterns, that is, any of the fluctuation patterns B to E (step S5).
[0092]
Here, if the variation pattern of the special symbol is any of the reach variation patterns B to E (step S5: Yes), a second announcement effect start request is output (step S6).
[0093]
On the other hand, if the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol does not become the big hit mode even if the special symbol change control command is transmitted from the control command transmitting unit 53 (step S2: No), the ordinary symbol is not changing at that time. In this case (step S3: No), even if the ordinary symbol is changing at that time, if the ordinary symbol is not changing at the time of the second notice effect (step S4: No), the variation pattern of the special symbol is the reach variation pattern. If it is not one of B to E (Step S5: No), the second announcement effect start request is not output.
[0094]
When the second notice effect start request is output from the second notice effect determining means 62 by the above processing, the notice effect pattern selecting means 64 causes the notice effect pattern storage means 63 to store a plurality of kinds of notice effects stored in the notice effect pattern storage means 63. One is selected from the patterns X, Y, and the like. In this case, that is, when the second advance production effect start request is output, the advance production effect pattern Y has a higher selectivity of the advance production effect pattern X of 30% and the advance production effect pattern Y of 70%, for example. It is selected with a higher probability than the notice effect pattern X.
[0095]
When one of the advance effect patterns X and Y is selected by the advance effect pattern selection means 64, the advance effect control means 65 controls the lighting of the lamp 31 via the lamp control means 66, and the advance effect pattern selection means 64 In accordance with the announcement effect patterns X and Y selected in step 2, a second announcement effect of continuously lighting or blinking the lamp 31 at the same time as the start of the change of the special symbol or at a predetermined timing thereafter.
[0096]
FIGS. 7 and 8 show an example of a variation display of a normal symbol by the ordinary symbol display means 30, a variation display of a special symbol by the special symbol display means 32, and a first or second announcement effect by the lamp 31. FIG.
[0097]
FIG. 7 shows that the normal symbol starts to fluctuate in the order of the special symbol, and then the lamp 31 is lit continuously at a predetermined timing for a predetermined time in accordance with the notice effect pattern X, and then the normal symbol is in the off state and the special symbol is in the big hit mode. Each shows a case where it has stopped.
[0098]
The notice effect pattern X may appear in both the first notice effect and the second notice effect, and when the notice effect pattern X appears, both the ordinary symbol and the special symbol are changing. For this reason, the player cannot determine which of the first and second announcement effects is based on the announcement effect pattern X, but is selected with a high probability in the case of the first announcement effect. It is possible to recognize that the second announcement effect is unlikely due to the appearance of the announcement effect pattern X, and the fact that the second announcement effect is a little until the normal symbol or the special symbol stops. You will watch the pattern fluctuation while having a great sense of expectation.
[0099]
Then, at the stage where the ordinary symbol stops in a deviating mode such as “2” before the special symbol, the player recognizes that the previous announcement effect is the second announcement effect, and the special symbol is a big hit mode. be able to.
[0100]
On the other hand, FIG. 8 shows that the special symbol starts to fluctuate in the order of the ordinary symbol, and then the lamp 31 flashes at a predetermined timing in accordance with the notice effect pattern Y for a predetermined time, and then the ordinary symbol becomes a reach state. Shows a case in which the special symbol stops in a hitting mode and further the special symbol stops in a releasing mode.
[0101]
The notice effect pattern Y may appear in both the first notice effect and the second notice effect, and when the notice effect pattern Y appears, both the ordinary symbol and the special symbol are changing. For this reason, the player cannot determine which of the first and second preview effects is based on the preview notification pattern Y, but is selected with a high probability in the case of the second preview effect. It is possible to recognize that the second announcement effect is likely to be high due to the appearance of the announcement effect pattern Y, and it is significant that the normal announcement effect and the special symbol are the second announcement effect until one of the symbols stops. You will watch the pattern change while holding expectations.
[0102]
In addition, since the special symbol is in the reach state before the normal symbol is stopped, the player can further increase the sense of expectation that the special symbol will be a big hit mode.
[0103]
Then, at the stage where the normal symbol is stopped in a hitting mode such as "7" before the special symbol, the player is notified that the previous announcement effect is the first announcement effect, and the second announcement for announcing the jackpot of the special symbol. You can recognize that it was not a production.
[0104]
When the special symbol after the change is determined in the jackpot mode, the second profit state generating means 51 operates to generate the second profit state, and the opening / closing plate 35 of the special winning means 25 is opened forward. If a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the opening or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins within the predetermined time, the opening and closing plate 35 closes. Then, when the winning game ball passes through the specific area 36, the opening / closing plate 35 is opened again, and the opening / closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).
[0105]
For this reason, if the second profit state occurs, there is a possibility that a large number of game balls will be won in the large winning means 25, and the player can receive the payout of the prize balls according to the number of the winning balls. Benefits can be enjoyed.
[0106]
In addition, when the special symbol becomes the special jackpot mode of the jackpot mode, after the end of the second profit state, the special game state generating means 52 operates to generate a special game state, and the probability of occurrence of the jackpot mode Is changed from the normal probability to the high probability, and the opening time of the special symbol starting means 24 by the first profit state generating means 46 is changed to an extended opening time longer than the normal opening time.
[0107]
After that, since the second determining means 48 determines whether or not to make the big hit mode in the high probability state, the possibility that the special symbol after the change becomes the big hit mode again becomes very high, and the special symbol starting means 24 , The number of times the special symbol changes is increased, and the player can play the game in an advantageous state.
[0108]
This special game state ends when the special symbol after the change becomes the normal jackpot mode and the next second profit state occurs, or when the special symbol has changed by a predetermined number of times by then.
[0109]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the first advance effect and the second advance effect are configured to be performed in a common manner, and the first advance effect determination means 61 at least at the time of the first advance effect is a special symbol. Is determined to perform the first preview effect only when the symbol is changing, and the second preview effect determination means 62 determines the second preview effect only when the symbol is changing at least at the time of the second preview effect. It is difficult for the player to recognize whether the notice effect is related to a normal symbol or a special symbol, and the player in the case where the notice effect is performed. Can be further enhanced, and a sufficient effect can be obtained.
[0110]
Since the second profit state is set to a larger profit state for the player than the first profit state, when the notice effect appears, the notice effect is the first notice effect or the second notice effect. Becomes an extremely large problem for the player, and the effect of the notice effect can be further enhanced.
[0111]
That is, in order for the player to expect a more advantageous profit state to occur, for example, if the player is unable to recognize whether the notice effect is related to a normal symbol or a special symbol, for example, When the notice effect is performed in a state where both the symbol and the special symbol are being displayed while being fluctuated, the player can be interested in the result of the symbol that stops first (for example, a normal symbol).
[0112]
The first notice effect determining means 61 and the second notice effect determining means 62 perform the first notice effect or the second notice effect only when the change pattern of the special symbol is any of the reach change patterns B to E. Therefore, if the special symbol is in the reach state after the announcement effect is performed, for example, before the normal symbol stops, the player is expected to expect that the announcement effect is the second announcement effect. Is further enhanced, and the interest is improved.
[0113]
Since the selectivity of the plurality of types of preview effect patterns X and Y by the preview effect pattern selection unit 64 is made different between the case of the first advance effect and the case of the second advance effect, the player is required to select the advance effect pattern. Depending on the type, it can be predicted to some extent whether it is the first announcement effect or the second announcement effect, and the effect can be further enhanced.
[0114]
FIG. 10 illustrates a second embodiment of the present invention, in which the timing for operating the lamp 31 as the announcement effect means is determined based on the determination result of the special symbol variation time determination means 69 for determining the variation time of the special symbol. An example is shown.
[0115]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of types of notice effect start timings for starting the first notice effect are provided. For example, the notice effect start timing P1 is simultaneous with the start of the change of the ordinary symbol (T13 = 0 seconds), the notice effect start timing P2 is 5 seconds after the start of the ordinary design change (T13 = 5 seconds), and the notice effect start timing P3 is Ten seconds after the start of the normal symbol change (T13 = 10 seconds), the notice effect start timing P4 is 15 seconds after the start of the normal symbol change (T13 = 15 seconds).
[0116]
These plural kinds of notice effect start timings P1 to P4 are stored in advance in the notice effect timing storage means 70.
[0117]
The first notice effect determining means 61 determines whether or not the special symbol is changing at the time of the first notice effect in step S4 (FIG. 6) based on the determination result of the special symbol change time determining means 69. It is determined whether or not there is any one of the preview effect start timings P1 to P4 in which the special symbol is displayed in a variable state at the time of the first preview effect, that is, T13 = 0,5,10,15 and T11>. It is determined whether or not there is at least one that satisfies T12 + T13 and the like, and if so, outputs a first announcement effect start request.
[0118]
When the first notice effect start request is output from the first notice effect determination means 61, the notice effect control means 65 sets a special symbol at the time of the first notice effect among the notice effect start timings P1 to P4. Selects one or a plurality of which are in a variable display, and according to any one of the selected notice effect start timings P1 to P4 according to the notice effect patterns X and Y selected by the notice effect pattern selection means 64. The first announcement effect is configured to be performed.
[0119]
With such a configuration, it is possible to change the timing at which the notice effect appears, and it is possible to further improve the effect.
[0120]
When there are a plurality of types of variation time of the normal symbol, the second notice effect determining means 62 may have substantially the same configuration as the first notice effect determining means 61. That is, a variation time determining means for determining the variation time of at least one of the normal symbol and the special symbol is provided, and based on the determination result, the start timing of at least one of the second announcement effect and the first announcement effect is determined. It may be configured as follows.
[0121]
FIG. 11 illustrates a third embodiment of the present invention. At the time of the first notice effect or the second notice effect, it is determined whether or not the special symbol or the ordinary symbol is changing. An example is shown in which the adjustment is performed not only at the start of the fluctuation but also thereafter until a predetermined time has elapsed.
[0122]
That is, as shown in FIG. 11, for example, the step S3 of the first notice effect determination processing by the first notice effect determining means 61 is performed not only when the fluctuation control command of the ordinary symbol is received but also until a predetermined time elapses ( For example, it is configured to be repeatedly performed (until immediately before the actual first notice effect is started) (step S3a). Of course, the third notice effect determining process by the second notice effect determining means 62 can be similarly configured.
[0123]
With such a configuration, based on whether the normal symbol or the special symbol starts to change first, it is determined whether the notice effect that appears thereafter is the first notice effect or the second notice effect. This makes it impossible for the person to judge, and the effect of the notice effect can be further enhanced.
[0124]
12 to 17 exemplify a fourth embodiment of the present invention, in which the first notice effect judging means 61 and the second notice effect judging means 62 are both based on the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol (second symbol). That is, an example is shown in which it is configured to determine whether to perform the first advance effect or the second advance effect based on the selection result by the variation pattern selecting unit 50.
[0125]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the second advance effect determination unit 62 includes an advance effect timing storage unit 73 'and a time counting unit 74', and the first advance effect determine unit 61 determines the second advance effect determination. It is determined whether or not the first announcement effect is to be performed by referring to the announcement effect timing storage means 73 'and the timing means 74' on the means 62 side. The schematic configuration of the other control systems is substantially the same as that shown in FIG.
[0126]
The announcement effect timing storage means 73 'is for storing in advance the timing of performing the announcement effect, and is set, for example, for each variation pattern of the special symbol (for each variation time) in the form of the elapsed time from the start of the variation of the special symbol. Have been. For example, the non-reach deviation pattern A (variation time 10 seconds), the first deviation fluctuation pattern B (variation time 25 seconds), the second deviation fluctuation pattern C (fluctuation time 35 seconds), the first reach jackpot fluctuation pattern D (Fluctuation time: 25 seconds) and 3 seconds, 15 seconds, 10 seconds, 10 seconds, and 20 seconds are set in advance as notice effect timings for the second reach jackpot fluctuation pattern E (variation time of 40 seconds).
[0127]
The timekeeping means 74 'measures the time elapsed from the start of the change for each special symbol change display.
[0128]
The second announcement effect determination unit 62 determines whether or not to perform the second announcement effect according to a procedure as shown in FIG. That is, when the special symbol change control command is received from the control command transmitting unit 53 (step S11: Yes), first, whether the stopped symbol after the change of the special symbol becomes the big hit mode, that is, the determination of the second determining unit 48 It is determined whether or not the result is a jackpot determination (step S12).
[0129]
Here, when the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol becomes the big hit mode (step S12: Yes), the notice effect timing is set based on the change pattern of the special symbol and the information stored in the notice effect timing storage means 73 '. It is determined (step S13). For example, if the variation pattern of the special symbol is the first reach jackpot variation pattern D, the announcement effect timing is determined to be 10 seconds.
[0130]
Then, a second notice effect start request is output based on the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol by the timing means 74 'and the notice effect timing determined in step S13 (step S14). For example, if the notice effect timing is 10 seconds, a second notice effect start request is output when 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of the change of the special symbol.
[0131]
On the other hand, even if the special symbol change control command is transmitted from the control command transmitting means 53, if the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol does not become the big hit mode (step S12: No), the second announcement effect start request is output. Not done. It should be noted that other conditions may be provided such that the second announcement effect is performed only when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the reach variation pattern.
[0132]
As described above, the second announcement effect determination unit 62 does not consider the situation on the symbol side at all when determining whether to perform the second announcement effect.
[0133]
Further, the first announcement effect determination unit 61 determines whether or not to perform the first announcement effect according to a procedure as shown in FIG. That is, when the normal symbol variation control command is received from the control command transmitting unit 53 (step S21: Yes), first, whether the stopped symbol after the variation of the ordinary symbol is in the winning mode, that is, the first determination unit 45 determines It is determined whether or not the result is a hit mode determination (step S22).
[0134]
Here, when the stop symbol after the change of the ordinary symbol becomes the winning mode (step S22: Yes), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing at that time (step S23). If the special symbol is not changing at that time (step S23: No), the determination in step S23 is repeated until a predetermined time has elapsed (step S23a).
[0135]
If it is determined in step S23 that the special symbol is changing (step S23: Yes), the variation pattern of the special symbol and the storage of the notification effect timing storage means 73 'are similar to step S13 of the second preview effect determination process. A notice effect timing is determined based on the information (step S24).
[0136]
Then, it is determined whether or not the ordinary symbol is changing at the determined notice effect timing (step S25). For example, when the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol is 30 seconds, the fluctuation of the special symbol starts when 20 seconds elapse from the start of the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol, and if the notice effect timing is 20 seconds, the ordinary symbol is at the time of the notice effect timing. Means that the fluctuation has already been completed.
[0137]
When it is determined that the ordinary symbol is changing at the time of the announcement effect (step S25: Yes), the time elapsed from the start of the change of the special symbol by the timing means 74 ', as in step S14 of the second announcement effect determination process. A first notice effect start request is output based on the time and the notice effect timing determined in step S24 (step S26).
[0138]
On the other hand, if the stop symbol after the change of the ordinary symbol does not become the winning mode even if the ordinary symbol variation control command is transmitted from the control command transmitting means 53 (step S22: No), the ordinary symbol is changing at the time of the notice effect. If not (the fluctuation has already been completed), the first announcement effect start request is not output. It should be noted that other conditions may be provided such that the first announcement effect is performed only when the variation pattern of the special symbol is the reach variation pattern.
[0139]
Even in the case where a notice effect start request is output from both the first notice effect determination means 61 and the second notice effect determination means 62, in the case of the present embodiment, the timing of the notice effect is Since the notice effect is the same and the notice effect is the same, there is no problem if the notice effect is performed based on only one of them.
[0140]
FIG. 15 shows an example of a change display of a special symbol by the special symbol display means 32 and a second announcement effect by the lamp 31 when the special symbol is a big hit mode. As shown in FIG. 15, when the special symbol is in the jackpot mode, since the second notice effect determining means 62 does not normally consider the situation on the symbol side at all, after the special symbol starts to change, the change pattern (variation time) ), The second announcement effect is performed at a predetermined announcement effect timing determined according to (2).
[0141]
FIG. 16 shows a normal symbol change display by the normal symbol display means 30 in a case where the normal symbol is a hit and the special symbol is in a disengaged mode, and when the variation of the special symbol is started after the change of the ordinary symbol is started. It shows an example of a special symbol display by the special symbol display means 32 and an example of a first announcement effect by the lamp 31.
[0142]
In the case of FIG. 16 (a), the notice effect timing (10 seconds after the start of the change of the special symbol) comes during the change of the normal symbol, so the first notice effect by the lamp 31 is synchronized with the notice effect timing. In the case of FIG. 16 (b), at the time of the notice effect timing (in this case, 15 seconds after the start of the change of the special symbol), the change of the ordinary symbol has already ended, so the first notice effect is performed. Is not done.
[0143]
FIG. 17 shows a case in which the normal symbol is a hit, the special symbol is in a disengaged mode, and the normal symbol is being changed at the start of the normal symbol change. It shows an example of a special symbol display by the special symbol display means 32 and an example of a first announcement effect by the lamp 31.
[0144]
In the case of FIG. 17A, the notice effect timing (here, 15 seconds after the start of the change of the special symbol) comes during the change of the normal symbol, so that the first notice effect by the lamp 31 is synchronized with the notice effect timing. In the case of FIG. 17 (b), since the notice effect timing (here, 3 seconds after the start of the change of the special symbol) has already passed at the time when the change of the normal symbol is started, the first There is no notice production.
[0145]
18 and 19 illustrate another embodiment of the present invention, and show an example in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine having a configuration other than the current type 1 pachinko machine.
[0146]
FIG. 18 shows two sets of substantially the same structure as the special symbol starting means 24, the special symbol displaying means 32, and the special winning means 25 in the first class pachinko machine shown in the first embodiment. 24a, the special symbol display means 32a, and the corresponding second profit state generating means (not shown) are respectively referred to as a first symbol start means, a first symbol display means, and a first profit state generating means, and the other special symbol start means 24b. , The special symbol display means 32b and the corresponding second profit state generating means are respectively a second symbol start means, a second symbol display means, and a second profit state generating means. Further, a lamp 31 is provided on the game board 12 as a notice effect means for performing the first notice effect and the second notice effect in a common manner.
[0147]
It is desirable that the two second profit state generating means differ in the content of the profit state to be generated, for example, the opening time, the number of open rounds, the upper limit winning number, and the like of the large winning means 25a and 25b.
[0148]
FIG. 19 shows an example in which the first type pachinko machine and the third type pachinko machine shown in the embodiment are combined. In the game area 22, there are a game symbol starting means 81, a game symbol displaying means 82, a variable winning means 83, an operating winning means 84, a large winning means 85, a special symbol starting means 24, a special symbol displaying means 32, a large winning means 25. , A first starting means, a lamp 31 and the like.
[0149]
The special symbol starting means (second symbol starting means) 24, the special symbol displaying means (second symbol displaying means) 32, and the special winning means 25 are substantially the same as those of the first type pachinko machine shown in the first embodiment. Based on the fact that the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol display means 32 has a predetermined jackpot mode, the second profit state generating means (not shown) generates the second profit state in which the special winning means 25 is opened. It is made to let.
[0150]
Regarding the game symbol starting means (first symbol starting means) 81, the game symbol displaying means (first symbol displaying means) 82, the variable winning means 83, the operating winning means 84, and the big winning means 85, the present type 3 pachinko machine. It is almost the same as that of. That is, the game symbol display means 82 fluctuates for a predetermined time on condition that the game symbol starting means 81 detects a game ball, and the variable winning means is based on the fact that the stop symbol after the fluctuation has a predetermined hitting mode. 83 is opened to the front side, and the activated prize means 84 becomes effective on condition that the game ball which has won the variable prize means 83 passes through a specific area inside, and the activated prize means 84 is activated. Based on this, the first profit state that the large winning means 85 opens is generated by the first profit state generating means (not shown).
[0151]
Thus, the combination of the first symbol starting means, the first symbol displaying means, and the first profit state generating means, and the combination of the second symbol starting means, the second symbol displaying means, and the second profit state generating means are The type of pachinko machine is not limited to a combination of a normal symbol and a special symbol, and may be any type.
[0152]
As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described in detail, but the present invention is not limited to the embodiments, and various changes can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, the notification effect means may be configured by the sound output means 9, the variable display means 23, and the like in addition to the lamp 31. That is, in addition to the lighting of the lamp 31, a predetermined sound is output from the audio output means 9, a predetermined image is displayed on the variable display means 23, a predetermined movable object is operated, or a combination thereof is performed. You may do so.
[0153]
The first notice effect determining means 61 and the second notice effect determining means 62 may arbitrarily add conditions other than those described in the embodiment as conditions for performing the first notice effect and the second notice effect. For example, in the first embodiment and the like, both the first announcement effect determination unit 61 and the second announcement effect determination unit 62 indicate that the variation pattern of the special symbol (second symbol) is a predetermined variation pattern, Although the condition for performing the second announcement effect was set, if there are a plurality of variation patterns of the ordinary symbol (first symbol), the variation pattern of the ordinary symbol (first symbol) is, for example, on the second announcement effect determination means 62 side. Is a predetermined variation pattern.
[0154]
Of course, other conditions are not limited to these. For example, the first symbol and the first symbol at the time of the first announcement effect, the second announcement effect, the first symbol only when the first symbol is in a predetermined fluctuation state, for example, the reach state. You may make it determine that a notice effect and a 2nd notice effect are performed.
[0155]
As in the case of the second embodiment, when there are a plurality of notice effect start timings, for example, when the first symbol and the second symbol change in a predetermined change state, for example, the reach state, the first notice effect is performed. Alternatively, the notice effect start timing may be selected so as to perform the second notice effect.
[0156]
The announcement effect pattern may be one type or three or more types. When there are two or more notice effect patterns, the selection rate is different between the case where the first notice effect is performed and the case where the second notice effect is performed. You may make it different according to a game state.
[0157]
The notice effect pattern can be set arbitrarily according to the notice effect means. For example, in the case where the variable display means 23 is a notice effect means and a notice effect of displaying an image of a character or the like on its screen is performed, the type, action, color, size, etc. of the character or the like are changed. It is only necessary to facilitate a plurality of types of announcement effect patterns.
[0158]
It is desirable that one of the first profit state and the second profit state is set to a larger profit state for the player than the other, but for example, both may be set to substantially the same profit state. However, different types of profit states may be set so that the magnitude of the profit for the player cannot be simply compared.
[0159]
The processing procedure shown in FIG. 6 and the like is an example, and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the determination in step S4 and step S5 may be performed first or may be performed in parallel.
[0160]
The first symbol display means and the second symbol display means may be provided on the same display means, or may be provided on separate game parts, respectively. Further, the first symbol display means and the second symbol display means may be of any type such as a liquid crystal type, a plasma type, a dot type, a 7-segment type, a belt type, a chain type, a rotary drum type and the like.
[0161]
When a notice effect is performed, the display mode of the first symbol is changed, such as enlarging, moving, and changing the display color of the display area of the first symbol so that the player is aware of the change of the first symbol. May be configured.
[0162]
The form of communication between the main control board 41 and the other sub-control boards 42, 43 and the like is not limited to the one shown in the embodiment. Only the directional communication is possible, and the configuration may be such that two-way communication is possible between the symbol control board 43 and the audio lamp control board 42, or the audio lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 may be arranged from the main control board 41 side. Each may be configured to allow only one-way communication.
[0163]
Further, the board configuration on the sub-control board side is not limited to these. For example, the audio lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 shown in FIG. 42 may be comprised of two different audio control boards, a lamp control board.
[0164]
The first and second notice effect determining means may be provided on the main control board 41 side. In this case, the main control board 41 determines whether or not to generate a profit state, determines whether or not to perform a notice, determines a variation pattern based on the results, and performs sub-control of the variation pattern command. You may comprise so that it may transmit to a board side.
[0165]
As the special game state generated by the special game state generating means 52, the probability that the special symbol becomes the big hit mode is set to a higher probability than the normal state, and the opening time of the special symbol starting means 24 by the first profit state generating means 46 is normally set. Other than changing the extended opening time longer than the opening time, for example, shortening the fluctuation time of the second symbol from the normal state, setting the probability that the normal symbol is in a hit state to a higher probability than the normal state, One that shortens the fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol from the normal state, one that increases the number of rounds of opening of the special winning means 25, one that increases the opening time of one special winning means 25, one time of the special winning means 25 Increases the upper limit of the number of winnings per open, increases the upper limit of the number of reserved ordinary symbol starting means 26, and increases the upper limit of the number of reserved special symbol starting means 24. Things like, can be used various benefits state. Further, the plurality of types of profit states may be generated simultaneously or individually.
[0166]
Further, in the embodiment, the pachinko machine has been described as an example, but it goes without saying that other ball game machines such as an arrangement ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine can be similarly implemented.
[0167]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the first symbol display means 30, 32a, and 82 for variably displaying the first symbol on condition that the first symbol starting means 26, 24a, and 81 detect a game ball, and the first symbol display A first profit state generating means 46 for generating a first profit state advantageous to the player based on the first pattern after the change of the means 30, 32a, 82 in a predetermined mode, and a second symbol starting means 24, The second symbol display means 32, 32b for variably displaying the second symbol on the condition that the game ball 24b detects the game ball, and the second symbol after the second symbol display means 32, 32b is changed for a specific mode. In the ball game machine provided with the second profit state generating means 51 for generating the second profit state advantageous to the player based on the first symbol, it is determined in advance that the first symbol is in a predetermined mode or the probability is high. 1st notice production and 2nd design Since the notice effect means 31 is provided for performing the notice operation in advance in a common manner with the second notice effect that informs in advance that the state or the possibility is high, the notice effect relates to either the first symbol or the second symbol. It is difficult for the player to recognize whether or not the game is the one, and it is possible to further enhance the player's expectation when the notice effect is performed, and to obtain a sufficient effect.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine showing a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control system according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration of a first announcement effect determination unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention and a determination of whether or not a special symbol is being changed and displayed at the time of the first announcement effect.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration of a second announcement effect determination unit according to the first embodiment of the present invention and a determination of whether or not a normal symbol is being displayed in a variable manner at the time of the second announcement effect.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of a first (second) notice effect determination according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol display unit, a special symbol display unit, and a change history of a lamp according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol display unit, a special symbol display unit, and a change history of a lamp according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is an example of setting of a plurality of types of announcement effect patterns and their selectivity according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is an example of a plurality of types of notice effect start timings according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of a first (second) advance notice effect determination according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a schematic configuration of a first announcement effect determination unit and a second announcement effect determination unit according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of a second announcement effect determination according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of a first announcement effect determination according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of special symbol display means and a lamp change history according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol display unit, a special symbol display unit, and a change history of a lamp according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of a normal symbol display unit, a special symbol display unit, and a change history of a lamp according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 18 is a front view of a game board showing another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 19 is a front view of a game board showing another embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
24, 24b special symbol starting means (second symbol starting means)
24a Special symbol starting means (first symbol starting means)
26 Normal symbol starter (First symbol starter)
30 Normal symbol display means (first symbol display means)
31 Lamp (Preliminary production means)
32, 32b Special symbol display means (second symbol display means)
32a Special symbol display means (first symbol display means)
46 1st profit state generating means
51 Second profit state generating means
61 First notice effect determination means
62 Second notice effect determination means
63 notice effect pattern storage means
64 Notice production pattern selection means
69 2nd symbol variation time determination means (variation time determination means)
81 game symbol starting means (first symbol starting means)
82 game symbol display means (first symbol display means)

Claims (7)

First symbol display means (30) (32a) (82) for variably displaying the first symbol on condition that the first symbol starting means (26) (24a) (81) detects a game ball; A first profit state generating means (46) for generating a first profit state advantageous to the player based on the first pattern after the symbol display means (30), (32a), and (82) has changed in a predetermined mode; A second symbol display means (32) (32b) for variably displaying the second symbol on condition that the second symbol starting means (24) (24b) detects a game ball; and a second symbol display means (32). And (32b) a second profit state generating means (51) for generating a second profit state advantageous to the player based on the second symbol after the change in the specific mode. , That the first symbol is in the predetermined mode or is likely to be in the predetermined mode. A notice effect means (31) for performing in a common manner a first notice effect that informs in advance and a second notice effect that informs in advance that the second symbol is in the specific mode or is likely to be in the specific mode. A ball game machine comprising: The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the second profit state is set to a larger profit state for the player than the first profit state. The said 1st profit state generation means (46) changes into the state in which the said 2nd symbol starting means (24) (24b) can detect a game ball easily, The Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Ball game machine. A first notice effect determining means (61) for determining whether or not to perform the first notice effect by the notice effect means (31); and whether or not to perform the second notice effect by the notice effect means (31). The first notice effect determining means (61) and the second notice effect determining means (62) are both based on the variation pattern of the second symbol. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the ball game machine is configured to make the determination. The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the announcement effect means (31) operates at a predetermined timing synchronized with the fluctuation display of the second symbol. A first notice effect determining means (61) for determining whether or not to perform the first notice effect by the notice effect means (31); and whether or not to perform the second notice effect by the notice effect means (31). The first notice effect determining means (61) is configured to change the second symbol display means (32) (32b) at least at the time of the first notice effect. Only when the display is being performed, it is determined that the first notice effect is to be performed, and the second notice effect determining means (62) at least at the time of the second notice effect is provided with the first symbol display means (30) ( 32a) It is configured to determine that the second announcement effect is to be performed only when (82) is displaying the fluctuation, and further determine the fluctuation time of at least one of the first symbol and the second symbol. Change time determining means (69) 4. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein a timing for activating the notice effect unit is determined based on a result of the determination by the change time determining unit. Ball game machine. Notice effect pattern storage means (63) storing a plurality of notice effect patterns (X) (Y), and the plurality of notice effect patterns (X) (Y) stored in the notice effect pattern storage means (63) ) Is provided, and a selection rate of the plurality of types of notification effect patterns (X) and (Y) by the notification effect pattern selection means (64) is determined by: The ball game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the game machine is changed according to a game state.

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