JP2004049381A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent a player from being tired of games in a Pachinko machine by diversifying the games. <P>SOLUTION: An image control circuit board 50 determines contents of a command according to a condition for issuing the command and displays the contents in an LCD (liquid crystal display) panel 16a. When the command is achieved, a player is given a privilege. Games are diversified by presenting commands with various contents to produce mini games, so that the player is prevented from being tired of games. The player may be required to adjust or change the strength of shooting balls or a target position, or the like, according to the contents of commands, so that the scope for technical intervention is enlarged. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention belongs to the technical field of ball and ball game machines.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Pachinko machines and arranged ball-type pachinko machines are examples of ball game machines in which a game is played by the behavior of a game ball driven into a game area. In the case of a pachinko machine, when a game ball enters the winning opening (when a prize is won), the number of prize balls corresponding to the winning opening is paid out, and in a combination-type gaming machine such as an arrangement ball type pachinko machine, the game ball is inserted. Basically, a symbol (winning symbol) corresponding to the ball entrance is displayed, and when a score is established by a combination thereof, a prize ball corresponding to the score is paid out.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in recent years, a random-number lottery is performed in response to a ball entering the starting port (passing through the starting gate), the result is displayed in a pattern, and if it is a jackpot, a so-called jackpot game is performed. Has become mainstream.
[0004]
In this type of ball game machine, since the player simply fires the game ball and waits for the occurrence of a jackpot, the game is likely to be monotonous, and the game may be tired of in a short time.
[0005]
Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention
The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game is performed by the behavior of the game ball driven into the game area,
Command determination means for determining the content of a command according to the established command generation condition when any of a plurality of preset command generation conditions is satisfied,
Command presenting means for presenting the determined command to a player;
And a privilege granting means for giving a privilege to the player on condition that the command is achieved.
In addition to the conventional jackpot game by random number lottery, it is possible to present commands of various contents, for example, to generate a mini game corresponding to the command, thereby giving the game a variety and making the player tired of Can be prevented. In addition, depending on the content of the command, the player needs to adjust or change the strength of the hit ball, the target location, and the like, which increases the room for technical intervention.
[0006]
Moreover, since there are a plurality of types of command generation conditions and the content of the command is determined according to one of the generated command generation conditions, it is possible to change the content of the command one after another to create an unprecedented game characteristic. It becomes.
The command generation condition is not particularly limited. When the random number (the random number for the jackpot lottery, the random number for the command) is a specific value, When the symbol for displaying the jackpot lottery result is determined or displayed in a specific mode other than the jackpot mode, C.I. The game history stored in the sub board such as the symbol control board instead of the main control board, for example, the number of fluctuations of the symbol (so-called rotation speed), the number of reach, the number of jackpots, the total number of winning balls during the jackpot, a specific ball entry When the number of balls entering the mouth reaches a specific value, D. The setting may be such that the command generation condition is satisfied when the number of winnings in a specific winning opening, for example, a special winning opening during a jackpot, reaches a specific value.
[0007]
Also, various timings during the game, for example, A. After the jackpot, B. After a big hit with a specific symbol, C.I. After a specific reach or notice is missed, Suddenly during the game, E. During a specific reach or notice, During the jackpot, G. During working hours after the jackpot, It is also possible to generate a command (establish the generation condition) at a timing such as during a time saving period after the end of the probable change.
[0008]
For example, A. After the jackpot, the game is generated at an arbitrary probability based on a winning (or the number of winnings) of a specific winning opening or a game history, or B. generate a symbol that has been hit after a jackpot with a specific symbol, change the occurrence rate according to the symbol that has hit the jackpot, After a specific reach or advance notice is missed, it is generated as a remedy for the missed reach based on the random number, the fluctuation pattern selected in the jackpot lottery process, the game history, or the like. For example, based on a random number, a symbol mode selected in the jackpot lottery process in the jackpot lottery process, a game history, or the like, a game is generated immediately during a game, During a specific reach or notice, based on random numbers, fluctuation patterns selected in the jackpot lottery process, game history, etc., as a part of reach production (commands related to reach contents) or irrespective of reach contents Or F. During a jackpot, the game is generated based on a game history, a fluctuation pattern selected in the jackpot lottery process, a prize (or the number of prizes) to a specific winning port, or the like. It can be generated only during the time shortening period after the big hit ends, It can be generated only during the time shortening period that enters after the end of the probability change.
[0009]
It is desirable that the instruction be presented in the form of “to the player” as an instruction to the player. Note that the content of the command may be such that the player cannot be involved in achieving the command, for example, a content such as "Let's make a big hit within 5 rotations." In short, it suffices that the relationship between whether an event corresponding to the contents of the command occurs (command achievement) or not (command failure) is clear.
[0010]
The correlation between the content of the command and the privilege given to the player (hereinafter, also referred to as “added value”) may correspond one-to-one or may include, for example, the time required to achieve the content of the command or the driving ball. The added value may be changed according to the number or the like, or the game state at that time.
[0011]
There is no particular limitation on the contents of the special benefits (added value), but the benefits are smaller than the big hits, such as increasing the ball entry rate into the warp passage, increasing the probability of the big hit for a short time, It is preferable to shorten the fluctuation time.
Also, it is assumed that there is no merit in the game for the player, such as displaying a special jackpot image that rarely appears normally, or that it is not a privilege in effect, such as a jackpot lottery , And an effect may be performed such that a jackpot is achieved as a result of achieving the command.
[0012]
The correspondence example between the contents of the command and the added value is as follows.
(1) Instruction content: Pass 5 game balls through the warp entrance within one minute from now.
Value added when achievement: Warp entry rate increased for 5 minutes.
(2) Instructions: Get 5 balls into the starting port within one minute from now.
[0013]
Added value at the time of achievement: Increased the jackpot probability for 5 minutes.
(3) Instruction contents: Make "Long reach" appear in the next reach.
Achievement added value: 5 minutes fluctuation time reduction.
(4) Instruction content: Make a "slip" notice appear within 10 revolutions from now.
[0014]
Achievement added value: If a "slip" notice appears within 10 rotations, the jackpot is confirmed (actually, if a big hit display is displayed within 10 rotations, a process of displaying a "slip" notice at the time of the change is performed).
(5) Instruction content: Make a big hit in the next rotation.
[0015]
Value added at the time of achievement: Probability fluctuation if the jackpot is hit in the next rotation.
(6) Instruction content: The next big hit is "8" and make it a big hit.
Achievement added value: Special jackpot image if the jackpot is "8" during the period when the directive is valid.
[0016]
Note that these are merely examples, and are not limited to these.
When the command content is "big hit" as in the example of the above (5), a high probability (for example, 1/1) is obtained in connection with a random number for a jackpot lottery (hit or miss) acquired at the time of starting opening winning. The command may be presented with a very low probability (for example, a probability such as 1/900 or 1/1000) in the case of deviation.
[0017]
In addition, the appearance rule of the command according to the game state is set, for example, a command that appears only during the probability change, a command that appears only during the big hit, a command that appears only during the non-variation in which the symbol does not fluctuate, three or more reservations A command or the like that appears only in the case of may be provided.
When changing the added value corresponding to the content of the command, for example, the added value is randomly determined by a random number or the like, or changed according to a difference in a game state. For example, for "Let 10 balls pass through the warp within 100 balls," increase the warp entry rate for 10 minutes, and "Let 10 balls pass through the warp within 50 balls." On the other hand, it changes according to the degree of difficulty, such as increasing the warping ball entry rate for 30 minutes, or if the command of "Pass 10 balls through the warp within 100 balls is hit" within 50 balls, warp for 10 minutes If the ball entry rate is 51 to 100 balls, it can be changed according to the time (the number of balls) required, such as increasing the warp ball entry rate for 5 minutes.
[0018]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, the ball game machine further comprises a result notifying unit for notifying a player of achievement or non-achievement of the command, so that the presented command is achieved. Whether or not there is added value or not to the player.
The result informing means may be informed by any suitable means and method such as voice, image display, light of LED or the like, movement of an object (for example, vibration of a firing handle), and the configuration is not limited.
[0019]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the ball game machine according to the first or second aspect, since the validity period is set in the command, one command does not continue endlessly. It is effective to change the contents one after another to create an unprecedented game.
[0020]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to examples of the present invention.
[0021]
【Example】
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 10 (a portion seen through glass) of a pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the mechanical configuration (such as a frame device) of the pachinko machine other than the game board 10 (including mounted components) is in accordance with a known technique, and therefore illustration and description are omitted.
[0022]
The outer shape of the game board 10 is substantially rectangular, and a substantially circular game area 13 surrounded by an outer rail 11 and an inner rail 12 is formed on the front surface thereof. A firing ball switch 12a that detects a game ball driven into the game area 13 in conjunction with the return preventing piece 12b is attached to a tip portion of the inner rail 12.
[0023]
A center case 14 is mounted in the center of the game area 13, and an LCD panel 16 a of a symbol display device 15 (the whole is not shown) is attached so as to be surrounded by the center case 14. The center case 14 is provided with a warp entrance 17a, a warp gutter 17b, a stage 17c, and the like. A game ball entering the warp entrance 17a flows out onto the stage 17c via one of the left and right warp gutters 17b, The stage 17c falls from the front edge. The warp entrance 17a is provided with a ball entry rate improving mechanism (not shown in FIG. 1) 17d. By operating the mechanism, the entry rate to the warp entrance 17a is increased (to facilitate entry). be able to.
[0024]
Lamp windmills 19 are installed above and below the center case 14, and a gate (passage opening) 21 and a windmill 20 are installed below them. Along the inner rail 12 beside the gate 21, a side unit 26 in which the illumination 24 and the normal winning opening 25 are integrated is installed.
[0025]
Below the center case 14, an ordinary electric accessory 28, which is a tulip-type variable winning device, is installed. This ordinary electric accessory 28 is a starting area. In addition, the ordinary electric accessory 28 has an ordinary symbol display 29 that displays a static symbol after changing the ordinary symbol due to the passing of the game ball through the gate 21.
[0026]
The ordinary electric accessory 28 is opened for a set time when a winning ordinary symbol is definitely displayed on the ordinary symbol display 29. In the present embodiment, the set time is about 0.3 seconds in a normal state, but is set to about 2.6 seconds in a high probability (a so-called probable change) or in a time reduction game. However, if there are three winnings during one opening, the opening ends even if the time has not been reached.
[0027]
Below the ordinary motorized accessory 28, a special winning opening 32 opened and closed by an opening and closing plate 31 (shown in a state where the opening and closing plate 31 is tilted toward the front to open the special winning opening 32) and left and right normal winnings. A big winning device 35 having a mouth 33 is provided, and an out hole 36 is provided at the bottom of the board.
[0028]
Note that a large number of game nails are planted on the game board 10, but these are well-known, so that illustration and description thereof will be omitted.
The control system of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is configured as shown in FIG.
This pachinko machine includes a main control board 40, a prize ball control board 42, a launch control board 44, a sound control board 46, a lamp control board 48, and an image control board 50. Although not shown in detail, each of these control boards includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. The main control board 40 is provided with a plurality of random number counters used for various determinations and selections, and the sound control board 46 is provided with a sound source IC.
[0029]
The main control board 40 (the CPU) functions as a command determining unit and a privilege providing unit, and also functions as a command presenting unit and a result notifying unit in cooperation with the symbol display device 15.
The main control board 40 has a full switch (full SW) for detecting that the lower ball tray is full, a replenishment switch (supplement SW) for detecting that the ball tank is empty, and firing. A touch switch (touch SW) for detecting that a player is touching (operating) the steering wheel, and a V switch (VSW) for detecting that a game ball has passed a specific area provided inside the special winning opening 32. ), A count switch (count SW) for detecting a prize ball to the special winning opening 32, a prize ball payout switch (award ball payout SW) for detecting a prize ball to the normal winning opening 25, 33, and a normal electric accessory 28. Type 1 starting port switch (type 1 starting port SW) for detecting a winning ball, a normal symbol operating switch (normal symbol operating SW) for detecting that a game ball has passed through the gate 21, warp entrance Warp ball entrance sensor 17e for detecting a gaming ball having entered the special 7a, the detection signal such as shot ball switch 12a is inputted.
[0030]
The main control board 40 operates according to the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above-described detection signals and the like, and generates the prize ball control board 42, the launch control board 44, the sound control board 46, Various commands are given to these by outputting them to the lamp control board 48 and the image control board 50, a normal accessory solenoid for opening and closing the normal electric accessory 28, a V solenoid for opening and closing a specific area of the special winning device 35, and an opening and closing. The operation of the special winning opening solenoid that drives the plate 31 is controlled, and information such as winning or a big hit is output to the outside (a hall computer) via an external connection terminal board.
[0031]
The prize ball control board 42 operates a ball cutting motor in accordance with a command sent from the main control board 40 to pay out a prize ball, and transmits and receives data to and from a prepaid card unit (a so-called CR unit). In response to a lending request input from the settlement display board, the ball cutting motor is operated to pay out lending balls, and the balance display on the CR settlement display board is controlled.
[0032]
The firing control board 44 is based on a command (reflecting a touch SW signal and a game situation) sent from the main control board 40, a rotation signal of a firing handle, and a signal of a firing stop switch (firing stop SW). To control the firing motor to fire and stop the game ball and control the lighting of the touch lamp.
[0033]
The sound control board 46 generates a sound signal in response to a command sent from the main control board 40, and drives a speaker with the sound signal to output sound. It should be noted that information from the symbol display device 15 is also input to the sound control board 46, and the sound control board 46 outputs sound in response thereto.
[0034]
The lamp control board 48 controls the display of the normal symbol display 29 in accordance with a command sent from the main control board 40, and also controls the turning on and off of other various LEDs and various lamps.
The image control board 50 constitutes the symbol display device 15 together with the LCD panel unit 16 and the accessory unit. The above-mentioned LCD panel 16a is a part of the LCD panel unit 16. The image control board 50 controls the display of the LCD panel unit 16, that is, the LCD panel 16 a, according to the command sent from the main control board 40.
[0035]
The image control board 50 controls the operation of the ball entry rate improving mechanism 17d. In connection with the control of the ball entry rate improving mechanism 17d, the image control board 50 (CPU thereof) also functions as a command determination unit, a privilege provision unit, a command presentation unit, and a result notification unit. The ball entry rate improving mechanism 17d may be controlled by the main control board 40.
[0036]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine will be described.
In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, a jackpot lottery similar to that of the publicly known first-class pachinko machine, a display of a lottery result by a special symbol, and a jackpot game when the lottery is a win are performed.
[0037]
When a game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 28 and a winning detection signal from the first-type starting port switch is input to the main control board 40, the main control board 40 changes the value of the random number counter for special symbol determination. If the random number value is read and matches any one of the preset hit values, it is determined that the hit is a big hit, and if it does not match, it is determined to be a miss (a big hit lottery).
[0038]
In the case of the present embodiment, the ratio between the count range of the random number counter and the number of hit values is 300: 1, that is, the normal probability that the jackpot probability is 1/300, and the high probability that the jackpot probability is 1/60 (so-called probability variation). The jackpot lottery is performed with a normal probability or a high probability according to the probability setting at that time.
[0039]
It should be noted that, like a known pachinko machine, the holding storage is performed during the change display of the special symbol or during the special game.
If the jackpot lottery is a hit, a jackpot symbol is determined and stored using a symbol table, and a variation pattern (variation time of the symbol) is determined.
[0040]
The special symbol of the present embodiment is configured by combining three types of ten types of numeral symbols of 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10, and is a so-called three-digit (1-1. 1, 2, 2, 2, 3, 3, 3, etc.) are jackpot symbols, and the rest are missed symbols.
In addition, the jackpot symbols of 1, 3, 5, 7, and 9 are also positively changing symbols, and when these jackpot symbols become jackpots, the period from the end of the jackpot game due to it to the next jackpot occurrence is the jackpot. The lottery has a high probability (so-called one-time continuous change).
[0041]
The jackpot symbol and the fluctuation pattern are converted into command data and transmitted to the image control board 50 in a data transmission process (detailed description is omitted).
When the image control board 50 receives the data of the jackpot symbol and the variation pattern, the image control board 50 controls the LCD panel unit 16 to vary and display the special symbol on the LCD panel 16a (see FIG. 6). Later, the special symbol (in this case, the big hit symbol) is confirmed and displayed.
[0042]
If the jackpot lottery is lost, a lost symbol and a variation pattern are determined, and command data is transmitted to the image control board 50 as in the case of the big hit symbol. Then, the symbol display device 15 performs a variable display and a definite symbol final display.
When the big hit symbol is confirmed and displayed (the big hit lottery is a hit), a special game (big hit game) is executed. In the special game executed in the present embodiment, the large winning opening 32 is opened up to a specified number (for example, 16 rounds), similarly to a known pachinko machine of a type called a first type. Since the form of the special game and the control of the main control board 40 (big hit processing) related to this are the same as those of the first-class pachinko machine, the detailed explanation is omitted, but the prize ball expected to be obtained in one special game is provided. The number (big hits) is 2,000.
[0043]
Next, a description will be given of a control operation relating to the addition of a unique value to this embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a command generation / value added control process executed by the image control board 50 (its CPU) as a subroutine of a main routine.
In this process, it is determined whether the image control board 50 is in a value-added state (S101). If it is not in a value-added state (S101: NO), it is determined whether it is in a command generation state (S102). ).
[0044]
If it is not in the command generation state (S102: NO), the value of the random number counter for command selection is read, and branch processing is performed according to this value (S103). That is, if the random number for command selection is 1, command 1 is selected (S104), the counter for command 1 is turned on (S105), and command message 1 is output (S106).
[0045]
As shown in FIG. 6 (a), the command message may have a time and a number of times such as "within 1 minute from now" (for example, "in the next pattern change", "from the time of change OO times"). , The number of hit balls (for example, “within XX balls from now”), and the like, and the goal part such as “Pass 5 balls through the warp entrance”. The part differs for each type of command (either part may be the same).
[0046]
Similarly, if the random number for command selection is 2, the command 2 is selected (S107), the counter for command 2 is turned on (S108), and the command message 2 is output (S109). If the random number for command selection is 3, command 3 is selected (S110). ), The command 3 counter is turned on (S111), and the command message 3 is output (S112). If the random number for command selection is other than 1, 2, or 3, the process returns. Here, for the sake of simplicity, three sets of correspondences between the random numbers for command selection and the commands are provided. However, a large number of commands are actually prepared, and various commands are prepared according to the random numbers for command selection. Is selected.
[0047]
When selecting the above command, as shown in FIG. 4, command data of a special symbol or a variation pattern is used (in FIG. 4 (a), the vertical axis is indicated by special symbols 1 to 10, This may be referred to as variation patterns 1 to 10.), and any one of (1) command 1 to (6) command 6 may be selected with a selection probability as shown. As shown in FIG. 4B, the number (kinds) of the options that can be selected may be increased as shown in (1) Instruction 1 to (10) Instruction 10 (the 10 types are examples and more Or less.) Of course, five or less types may be used, but too few (for example, one or two types) are not preferable in terms of diversity.
[0048]
Also, information relating to the generation of the mini game command, the command such as whether the generated command has been achieved or not achieved is stored in the image control board 50, and the generated command is the same as the command already appeared stored in the image control board 50. The contents may be determined with reference to the information.
[0049]
Referring back to FIG. 3, when the command is generated (S102: YES), a command control process (S120) is performed. In the present embodiment, the determination as to whether or not the command is being generated (S102) is performed based on whether or not any of the counters for commands 1 to 3 is ON. It is also possible to use a flag indicating whether or not this is the case.
[0050]
As shown in detail in FIG. 5, in the command control process, first, the command counter that has been turned ON in any of S105, S108, and S111 is incremented (S201).
Therefore, the elapsed time from the output of the command message (S106, S109 or S112) can be measured based on the value of the command counter. In the next S202, the time limit of the command (for example, “within one minute from now” in FIG. ) Is determined. Here, the explanation is made as the time limit, but it goes without saying that the judgment is made according to the limit condition part (time, number of fluctuations, number of hit balls, etc.).
[0051]
If the time limit has expired (S202: YES), the command counter is turned off (S203), and it is determined whether the contents of the command have been cleared (S204).
The determination as to whether or not the command content has been cleared can be made based on data or the like normally held by the image control board 50 (for example, time or the number of fluctuations in the limit condition portion, and the type of reach or special symbol in the attainment target portion). There are two types of data that need to be obtained from the main control board 40 (for example, the number of hits in the limit condition portion, the number of winnings and the number of balls in the attainment target portion). The necessary data is periodically provided from the main control board 40 (for example, by a data transmission process).
[0052]
If the command content has been cleared (command achievement) (S204: YES), a message notifying the command achievement illustrated in FIG. 6C is displayed on the LCD panel 16a by the clear message output process (S205). Let it. At this time, the image control board 50 may output command data to the sound control board 46 to output a sound indicating that the command has been achieved.
[0053]
Subsequently, the control processing corresponding to the privilege notified to the player by the command achievement message (S205) (in the example of FIG. 6 (c), it becomes easy to enter the warp entrance 17a), the exclusive added value operation processing ( This is executed as S206). In the example of FIG. 6C, a process of operating the ball entry rate improving mechanism 17d to increase the entry rate to the warp entrance 17a for 5 minutes is performed.
[0054]
If the command has not been cleared (command not achieved) (S204: NO), the non-clear message output process (S207) notifies the LCD panel 16a of the command failure as illustrated in FIG. 6B. Message to be displayed.
The game ball that has entered the warp entrance 17a falls from the stage 17c, but there is a groove-like dent at the center of the stage 17c that guides the fall, and an ordinary electric accessory 28 is installed immediately below this dent. Therefore, if the ball entry rate to the warp entrance 17a increases, the ball entry rate to the ordinary electric accessory 28 also increases. As a result, the chance of the jackpot lottery increases, and the expectation value of the jackpot per unit time also increases. In addition, there is a payout of prize balls accompanying a prize to the ordinary electric accessory 28.
[0055]
Returning to the description of FIG. 3 again, when in the value-added state, that is, during the operation of providing the added value by the above-described dedicated value-added activation process (S206) (S101: YES), it is determined whether or not the value added state is within the validity period (FIG. In the example of No. 6, it is determined whether or not 5 minutes for increasing the ball entry rate to the warp entrance 17a have not been completed (S113). In the example, the remaining time of 5 minutes for increasing the ball entry rate to the warp entrance 17a) is displayed on the LCD panel 16a as shown in FIG. 6D. In this example, since the value-added validity period is specified by time (5 minutes), the remaining time is displayed. If so, the number of remaining times and the number of remaining balls are naturally calculated and displayed.
[0056]
On the other hand, if the value-added state validity period has been completed (S113: NO), the operation of giving the added value by the dedicated value-added activation process (S206) is terminated (S115), and a termination message is displayed on the LCD panel 16a (S115). S116).
The above is an example of giving a privilege (added value) having a merit in a game to a player. Next, an example of a privilege having no merit in a game for a player will be described.
[0057]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the notice and command processing executed by the image control board 50 (its CPU) as a subroutine of the main routine.
In this process, the image control board 50 refers to the symbol command (special symbol and variation pattern data) received from the main control board 40, and determines whether the special symbol for which the variable display has not been started (to be started) is a big hit symbol. It is determined whether or not it is (S301).
[0058]
If it is a big hit symbol (S301: YES), the value of the big hit random number counter that repeats 0 and 1 is read (S302). The value is read (S303).
[0059]
Then, it is determined whether or not the random number read in S302 or S303 is 0 (S304). In other words, the determination in S304 is affirmative with a probability of 1/2 for a big hit symbol and a probability of 1/901 for a missing symbol.
If an affirmative determination is made in S304, a command message serving as a jackpot notice, for example, "Let's make a big hit with the next symbol change." Or "Make an iron plate reach (a special reach with a very high probability of displaying the big hit symbol)." A command message of the content is extracted (S305), and the message is displayed on the LCD panel 16a (S306). This command message is not particularly limited as long as the content that serves as a jackpot notice is displayed in the form of an instruction so that the player can recognize that there is a high possibility of a jackpot if this is displayed.
[0060]
Then, after it is possible to determine whether or not the command has been achieved (for example, after the reach display has been completed), it is determined whether or not the command has been achieved (S307). If the command has been achieved, a value-added process (S308) is performed. By displaying a jackpot image or the like, a privilege having no merit in the game is given to the player. When a negative judgment (out-of-design) is made in S301, even if the command is achieved (for example, even if a special reach appears), the jackpot image is not displayed, and an alternative image display effect is performed. .
[0061]
If the command is not achieved, a process without added value (S309) is performed. If the determination is affirmative in S301, for example, a normal jackpot image is displayed. If the determination is negative in S301 (missing symbol), a missing symbol is displayed. .
It is needless to say that in the example of FIG. 7 as well, a privilege (for example, a probability variation or the like) having a merit in a game can be given in the processing with added value (S308).
[0062]
It is not necessary to grant the privilege given when the command is achieved immediately after the completion of the achievement message. For example, the fact that the command has been achieved is stored in, for example, the image control board 50. It is also possible to carry over until the next game state conversion, such as "Promise to save time after the end of the next big hit" as a privilege when achieving this.
[0063]
As described above, when any of a plurality of preset command generation conditions is satisfied, the image control board 50 of this embodiment determines the content of the command according to the satisfied command generation condition, and determines the determination. The displayed command is displayed on the LCD panel 16a and presented to the player, and a bonus is given to the player on condition that the presented command is achieved. A command of various contents other than the jackpot game can be presented, for example, a mini-game corresponding to the command can be generated, thereby giving the game a variety and preventing the player from getting tired. In addition, depending on the content of the command, the player needs to adjust or change the strength of the hit ball, the target location, and the like, which increases the room for technical intervention.
[0064]
Moreover, since there are a plurality of types of command generation conditions and the content of the command is determined according to one of the generated command generation conditions, it is possible to change the content of the command one after another to create an unprecedented game characteristic. It becomes.
Further, since the image control board 50 notifies the player by displaying a message indicating achievement or non-achievement of the command on the LCD panel 16a, the player can clearly tell the player whether the presented command has been achieved or not. Can be recognized.
[0065]
In addition, since the validity period of each command is set by time, the number of times, the number of balls, and the like, one command does not continue indefinitely, and the content of the command is changed one after another to create an unprecedented game characteristic. It is effective to do.
As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described according to the examples. However, it is needless to say that the present invention is not limited to such examples, and can be variously implemented without departing from the gist of the present invention.
[0066]
For example, in the embodiment, the image control board 50 functions as a command determining unit, a command presenting unit, a privilege providing unit, and a result notifying unit, but a part of these units, for example, as the command determining unit and the privilege providing unit. The control may be performed by the main control board 40, and the presentation of the command and the notification of the result may be performed by the symbol display device 15 (the image control board 50 performs the display control in response to the instruction from the main control board 40). ).
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a command generation / value added control process executed by the image control board in the pachinko machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of an example in which a special symbol or the like is used for command selection.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart of a command control process executed by the image control board in the pachinko machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of an image display accompanying the command generation / value added control processing of FIG. 3;
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a notice and instruction process executed by the image control board in the pachinko machine of the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
10 game board
12a Launch ball switch
13 Gaming area
14 Center case
15 Symbol display device (command presenting means, result notifying means)
16a LCD panel (command presentation means, result notification means)
17a Warp entrance
17d Ball entry rate improvement mechanism
28 Ordinary electric accessory
32 Grand Prize Winner
35 Grand Prize Winner
40 Main control board
50 Image control board (command determining means, command presenting means, privilege giving means, result notifying means)

Claims (3)

In a ball game machine where a game is played by the behavior of a game ball driven into the game area,
Command determination means for determining the content of a command according to the established command generation condition when any of a plurality of preset command generation conditions is satisfied,
Command presenting means for presenting the determined command to a player;
And a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player on condition that the command is achieved. The ball game machine according to claim 1,
A ball game machine comprising a result notifying means for notifying a player of achievement or non-achievement of the command. The ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A ball game machine, wherein a validity period is set in the command.

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