JP2004141478A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko game machine capable of increasing the value of a prior notice for enhancing the gaming performance by providing a prior notice of a jackpot according to the game state. <P>SOLUTION: In the pachinko game machine, a jackpot state wherein a player can obtain a number of game balls on condition that variable display of patterns is stopped and same prescribed symbols are displayed after the variable display of patterns in a pattern display means based on establishment of a starting condition is generated, and a prescribed privilege is awarded to the player on condition that the prescribed pattern is a specific pattern when the jackpot state is terminated. The pachinko game machine has a prior notice presentation means for executing a special presentation as a prior notice of provision of the jackpot state while the pattern display means is variably displaying patterns. When the special presentation is executed by the prior notice presentation means, the jackpot state is provided at a high probability; and if the special presentation is executed during a privilege game, the variable display is stopped/displayed with same specific symbols at a high probability or without fail. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention generates a jackpot state in which a large number of game balls can be obtained on condition that the predetermined symbols are stopped and displayed after the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display means when the start condition is established, The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that gives a player a predetermined privilege on the condition that a predetermined symbol is a specific symbol at the end of the jackpot state.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Usually, for example, in a pachinko gaming machine called Type 1, the game board is provided with a symbol display device comprising a liquid crystal screen, a specific winning opening, etc., and when a game ball wins the specific winning opening, a symbol display is displayed. When the symbols are variably displayed on the apparatus and all the symbols are stopped and displayed, a “hit state” is set, and a large number of game balls can be obtained as prize balls.
[0003]
Also, in many pachinko machines, if the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display device are predetermined symbols, the probability of occurrence of the next jackpot state is increased, and a bonus is given to the player. It is supposed to be. Therefore, as the jackpot state, one of two types, a normal jackpot (a jackpot state occurs with a normal probability) and a specific jackpot (a jackpot state occurs with a high probability) is selectively set. The playability is improved.
[0004]
On the other hand, for example, Patent Document 1 has proposed a pachinko gaming machine that notifies a player of the occurrence of a big hit state while a symbol is variably displayed on a symbol display device. According to such a pachinko gaming machine, when the main board selects a jackpot, a special mode (a mode different from when the lamp is turned off, a mode that sounds in a different mode, and a variation in design is displayed in a mode different from the mode. Etc.) can be generated to provide the player with a sense of expectation.
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-24209
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above conventional pachinko machines, the jackpot notice is given regardless of the gaming state. Therefore, if there is a jackpot notice in the normal gaming state, the player may have an expectation. Even when a big jackpot is generated and a bonus game is being played, the normal jackpot occurrence will be forewarned, and the player's expectation will be betrayed.
[0007]
That is, during the bonus game, the big hit state occurs with a high probability, and if the normal big hit is made next time, the occurrence probability of the big hit state is lowered, which is not preferable for the player. Even in such a state, when the jackpot notice is made, the bonus game is ended and the normal jackpot probability is fixed, and there is a problem that the gameability is impaired.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and it is intended to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of enhancing the value of the notice and improving the gameability by making a jackpot notice according to the gaming state. is there.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, after the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display means due to the establishment of the start condition, a big hit state is generated in which a large number of game balls can be obtained on condition that the predetermined symbols are stopped and displayed together. In a pachinko gaming machine that gives a player a predetermined privilege on the condition that the predetermined symbol is a specific symbol at the end of the jackpot state, when the symbol display means variably displays the symbol, If the special effect by the notice effect means is performed, a big hit state is generated with high probability and the notice effect is given during the bonus game. When there is a special effect by means, the specific symbols are aligned and stopped and displayed with high probability.
[0010]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, after the starting condition is established, the symbol display means variably displays the symbol, and then a jackpot state is generated in which a large number of game balls can be obtained on condition that the predetermined symbols are stopped and displayed together. In a pachinko gaming machine that gives a player a predetermined privilege on the condition that the predetermined symbol is a specific symbol at the end of the jackpot state, when the symbol display means variably displays the symbol, When the special effect by the notice effect means is performed, a big hit state is always generated and the notice effect means during the bonus game is provided. When there is a special effect, the specific symbols are always stopped and displayed.
[0011]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first or second aspect of the invention, the notice producing means is a vibration means, a light emitting means, a speaker, or a symbol display means. It is characterized by performing.
[0012]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a front frame 3 to which a glass plate 2 is attached. A player visually observes the game board 4 from the glass plate 2. Configured to get. Various game objects, a plurality of nails, a windmill, and the like are formed on the game board 4. In the figure, reference numerals 6 and 7 denote a start opening and a special prize opening formed in the game board 4.
[0013]
In addition, a symbol display means 5 comprising a liquid crystal display device or the like is disposed in the approximate center of the game board 4 so that a predetermined symbol or background can be displayed on the screen. When the start condition is satisfied (for example, when a game ball wins at the start port 6), the symbol is variably displayed, and the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed, so that the big winning port 7 is set to the “big hit” state for a predetermined time and It is configured so that it can be opened at the timing and a large number of game balls can be obtained.
[0014]
However, when the symbol stopped and displayed by the symbol display means 5 is a specific symbol that is determined in advance, the player is given a privilege that increases the probability of occurrence of the jackpot state. That is, at the end of the jackpot state, the player is given a privilege that the next jackpot state will occur with a high probability on the condition that the stop symbol that caused the jackpot is a specific symbol.
[0015]
Further, a handle 8 is disposed at the lower right corner of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the game ball in the upper plate 9 is launched to the game board 4 by operating the handle 8. The handle 8 is provided with a vibration means 13 (see FIG. 2) as a notice effect means that vibrates at a predetermined timing related to the game content and performs a special effect. If the handle 8 vibrates, the jackpot state has a high probability. It is configured to occur at all times.
[0016]
In addition, the code | symbol 10 in FIG. 1 has shown the lower pan in the pachinko machine 1, and the speaker 11 which emits an audio | voice and a sound effect is formed in the front frame 3 between this lower pan 10 and the upper pan 9. As shown in FIG. Has been. The production effect during the game is also enhanced by the sound or sound effect from the speaker 11.
[0017]
As shown in FIG. 2, a main board 14, a symbol control board 15, a lamp control board 16 and an audio control board 17 are disposed on the back side of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and each board is made of a transparent resin. While being accommodated in the case, it is electrically connected to a predetermined substrate or element. Specifically, the symbol control board 15, the lamp control board 16, and the sound control board 17 are connected to the main board 14 so that an output signal or a control signal of the main board 14 can be transmitted to each board. Has been.
[0018]
The main board 14 controls game contents throughout the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is mainly composed of a CPU 12, a ROM and a RAM connected to the CPU 12, as shown in the figure. The CPU 12 includes a start switch for detecting a winning at the start opening 6, a large winning opening switch for detecting a winning at the large winning opening 7, a continuation switch, a large winning opening solenoid for opening and closing the large winning opening 7, and a normal winning. It is connected to each of the mouth switches S1 and S2 via I / O.
[0019]
Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the CPU 12 includes a specific symbol determining unit 12a and a special effect instruction unit 12b, and the special effect instruction unit 12b is connected to the symbol control board 15 via the I / O. Has been. The specific symbol determining means 12a determines whether or not the specific symbols are stopped and displayed together in the symbol display means 5 during a special game (ie, during a high probability) during a series of control processes on the main board 14. If it is determined that a special game is being displayed and the specific symbols are stopped and displayed, a signal is sent to the special effect instruction means 12b, and an effect (special effect) different from the normal effect is highly probable. Or something that must be done.
[0020]
In this way, during normal games, both “normal” and “high probability” jackpots can be announced in advance, while during bonus games, only “high probability” jackpots can be announced. The player's expectations can not be betrayed. That is, if a special effect is performed during a special game having a “high probability”, the specific symbols will be arranged next with a high probability or without fail, and the player will be more reliable with respect to the notice.
[0021]
The audio control board 17 has a CPU connected to a ROM and a RAM electrically connected to the vibration means 13 and the speaker 12 via an I / O, and outputs the vibration from the speaker 12 and the vibration by the vibration means 13 to a predetermined level. It is controlled so as to be performed at the timing. Thus, a normal effect related to the game can be performed by sound transmitted to the player through sound effects, sound, or a handle.
[0022]
The lamp control board 16 is composed of a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like, similar to the above board, and is connected to a decoration LED, a glass frame lamp, a side lamp, and the like as light emitting means (notification effect means) via an I / O. Thus, the lighting or flashing operation of these lamps and the like is controlled. The decoration LED and the vibration means 13 described above constitute a notice effect means in the present invention, and the decoration LED flashes flashing flashingly during the variable display of the symbol by the symbol display means 5, or vibration A special effect different from normal, such as an effect of driving the means 13 to vibrate the handle 8, is performed, so that the player can be informed of the occurrence of the big hit state with a high probability or without fail.
[0023]
The symbol control board 15 controls the symbol display means 5 to display a predetermined symbol, background, or character for presentation on the screen. Like the main board 14, the CPU or a ROM connected to the CPU And mainly RAM. The CPU is connected to the CPU of the main board 14 via the I / O, and is also connected to the symbol display means 5.
[0024]
Next, specific control performed in the pachinko gaming machine having the above configuration will be described based on the flowchart in FIG.
When a game ball wins at the start port 6, a start switch (not shown) detects this and transmits a signal to the main board 14 to recognize that the start condition is satisfied (S1). When it is recognized that the start condition is established, it is determined whether or not a bonus game that generates a jackpot state with a high probability is obtained after the random number is acquired in S2 (that is, the last jackpot is determined in advance). Whether or not they are all stopped and displayed is determined (S3).
[0025]
If it is determined in S3 that a bonus game is being performed, the process proceeds to S3, where a jackpot determination is performed with a high probability. If it is determined that the bonus game is not being performed, the process proceeds to S17, where a jackpot determination is performed with a normal probability. Is called. That is, if the specific symbols are all stopped and displayed on the symbol display means 5 at the time of the previous occurrence of the jackpot state, the bonus game state is advantageous to the player, and the probability of occurrence of the jackpot state is increased.
[0026]
Then, after the variation pattern displayed on the symbol display means 5 is determined in S5, it is determined whether or not the result determined in S4 or S17 is a big hit (S6). If it is determined that the jackpot is a jackpot, the process proceeds to S7 to determine whether or not the current game is a bonus game (whether or not a jackpot state is occurring with high probability). On the other hand, if it is not a big hit (ie, “out of”), the process proceeds to S20 and reach (for example, two of the three symbols are stopped and displayed, and then the last symbol is stopped and displayed with a different symbol). It is determined whether or not it is “displaced” after the occurrence of an error, or whether it is normal “displacement” (for example, three symbols are different from each other).
[0027]
In the case of “missing” after reach, the process proceeds to S21 to determine whether or not the current game is in a bonus game (ie, a state where a big hit state is generated with high probability) (similar to the determination in S7). If it is during the bonus game, the process proceeds to S22, and it is determined that the special effect by the flash is performed with a probability of 5%. If the bonus game is not performed, the process proceeds to S23 and the special effect by the flash has a probability of 2%. In any case, the process proceeds to S11.
[0028]
On the other hand, if it is determined in S7 that the current game is a bonus game, it is determined whether the jackpot state generated this time is due to a specific symbol or another symbol (S8), and the jackpot state based on the specific symbol is determined. If it is determined that it is, the process proceeds to S9 and S10. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is a big hit state by another symbol, S9 and S10 are skipped and the process proceeds to S11.
[0029]
In S9, it is determined that the special effect by the flash is performed with a probability of 50%, and in S10, it is determined that the special effect by the vibration means 13 is performed with a probability of 20%. Note that the special game state determination in S7 and the specific symbol determination in S8 are performed by the specific symbol determination means 12a of the main board 14, and thus, during the special game, for the “high probability jackpot” It is possible to control so that only the advance notice is given and the advance notice for “normal jackpot” is not given.
[0030]
That is, in S8, it is determined whether or not the current big hit state is due to a specific symbol, and if it is determined that the current big hit state is not due to a specific symbol, the big hit final notice in S9 and S10 (special by flash or vibration means) Since a lottery for determining whether or not to produce is not performed, it is possible to avoid occurrence of a jackpot state that does not depend on a specific symbol after the special effect is performed.
[0031]
By the way, when it is determined in S7 that the current game is not a bonus game, it is determined in S18 that a special effect by flash is performed with a probability of 50%, and in S19, a special effect by the vibration means 13 is determined. Is performed with a probability of 10%. As a result, in a normal gaming state that is not a bonus game, a special effect can be announced regardless of whether the current jackpot is due to a specific symbol or not.
[0032]
Thereafter, the symbol display means 5 performs variable display and normal effects according to the variation pattern determined in S5, and is determined in each step (S9, S10, S18, S19, S22 and S23). A special performance is performed (S11). In particular, when it is determined that a special effect is performed at each step, the special effect instruction means 12b (see FIG. 3) sends a special effect execution signal to the lamp control board 16 or the voice control board 17 at the timing of S5. Then, a special effect by flashing by the decoration LED or vibration by the vibration means 13 is executed. Then, after the symbols on the symbol display means 5 are stopped and displayed, it is determined whether or not the predetermined symbols are all stopped and displayed (that is, whether or not a big hit state is present) (S12).
[0033]
In the case of “out of place” (stopped symbols are not complete), the process returns to S1 and waits for the start condition to be established again. After performing the jackpot processing (S14) such as opening and closing at a predetermined timing, it is determined whether or not the aligned symbol is a specific symbol (S15). If the symbol is a specific symbol, in S16, the next jackpot In addition to making settings that should be determined with a high probability, and if it is not a specific symbol, settings that should be performed with a normal probability for the next jackpot determination are made in S17.
[0034]
The above is the content of the control in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, but according to such control, a special effect can be performed with the flash and vibration means 13 to notify the player of the next jackpot. In addition, when the current gaming state is in the bonus game, the next jackpot is generated by arranging specific symbols.
[0035]
In addition, according to the present embodiment, when there is a special effect due to the flash, it is possible to predict that the next jackpot state will occur with a high probability when the specific symbols are arranged, while the special effect by the vibration means 13 is provided. If there is, it can be foretold that the next big hit state will surely occur when the specific symbols are arranged. In other words, if there is a special effect by the vibration means 13, it is possible to notify the player that the special symbols are always stopped and displayed and the bonus game is given, so that the player can obtain the expected result and the value of the notification Can be improved.
[0036]
Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a special effect may be performed by other means (light emitting means other than the decoration LED, the speaker 11 or the symbol display means 5). Also good. Of course, even a special effect performed by other means needs to be different from the normal effect mode in order to give notice that a big hit state will occur.
[0037]
In the present embodiment, since the jackpot probability increases at a high probability, the appearance rate of the special effect for the notice is increased (for example, the appearance rate of the effect due to vibration is increased as shown in S19). While the normal appearance rate is 10%, the appearance rate in the specific game is increased to 20% as shown in S10), but the appearance rate of the production in S10 is reduced to less than 20%. May be. That is, the appearance rate of special effects can be set arbitrarily.
[0038]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, if there is a special effect by the notice effect means during the special game, the specific symbols are stopped and displayed with high probability. This can improve the value of the notice and improve the game play of the pachinko gaming machine.
[0039]
According to the invention of claim 2, when there is a special effect by the notice effect means during the bonus game, the specific symbols are always stopped and displayed, so that the jackpot notice is always performed according to the game state. The value of the notice can be further improved, and the game performance of the pachinko gaming machine can be improved.
[0040]
According to the invention of claim 3, the notice effect means performs an effect in a different form from the usual in any of the vibration means, the light emitting means, the speaker, or the symbol display means. It is easy to apply and can improve the playability of the pachinko gaming machine.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic front view showing a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a specific configuration of the main board in the machine. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the control of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine 2 ... Glass board 3 ... Front frame 4 ... Game board 5 ... Symbol display means 6 ... Starting port 7 ... Grand prize opening 8 ... Handle 9 ... Upper plate 10 ... Lower plate 11 ... Speaker 12 ... (Main board) CPU)
12a ... specific symbol determination means 12b ... special effect instruction means 13 ... vibration means (notice effect means)
14 ... main board 15 ... design control board 16 ... lamp control board 17 ... voice control board

Claims (3)

After the starting condition is met, the symbol display means displays the symbol variably, and then a big hit state where a large number of game balls can be acquired is generated on condition that the predetermined symbols are aligned and stopped, and the big hit state ends. In a pachinko gaming machine that gives a player a predetermined privilege on the condition that a predetermined symbol is a specific symbol at times,
When the symbol display means variably displays the symbol, comprising a notice effect means for performing a special effect as a notice of occurrence of the jackpot state,
When the special effect by the notice effect means is performed, a big hit state is generated with high probability, and when there is a special effect by the notice effect means during the bonus game, the specific symbol with high probability A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that all are stopped and displayed. After the starting condition is met, the symbol display means displays the symbol variably, and then a big hit state where a large number of game balls can be acquired is generated on condition that the predetermined symbols are aligned and stopped, and the big hit state ends. In a pachinko gaming machine that gives a player a predetermined privilege on the condition that a predetermined symbol is a specific symbol at times,
When the symbol display means variably displays the symbol, comprising a notice effect means for performing a special effect as a notice of occurrence of the jackpot state,
When a special effect is produced by the notice effect means, a big hit state is always generated, and when there is a special effect by the notice effect means during the bonus game, certain symbols are always stopped. A pachinko machine characterized by being displayed. 3. The pachinko game according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the notice effect means provides an effect in an aspect different from normal in any of vibration means, light emission means, speaker, or symbol display means. Machine.

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