JP2004313292A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a pachinko machine wherein the interruption of shooting by a player is suppressed even in a machine where prize-winning of many balls to a starting port is stored and displayed as the number of held balls. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko machine is provided with: a pattern display means capable of vary-displaying or stop-displaying a plurality of patterns with prize-winning of a game ball into the starting port as a condition; a prize-winning storing means for storing prize-winning of the game ball when the prize-winning occurs while the patterns are vary-displayed by the pattern display means; and a starting holding display means for displaying the number of prize-winning balls stored by the prize-winning storing means as the number of held balls, wherein, when the patterns stop-displayed by the pattern display means has a prescribed form, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated. In the pachinko machine, prize-winning stored by the prize-winning storing means is erased after the lapse of a prescribed time. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention includes a symbol display unit, a prize storage unit, a start hold display unit, and the like, and a special game state advantageous to the player occurs when the symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit is in a predetermined form. It relates to pachinko gaming machines.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A pachinko game machine equipped with a symbol display means such as a liquid crystal screen on a game board usually displays three symbols on the symbol display means in a fluctuating manner when a game ball enters the starting port, and after a predetermined time elapses, each symbol is displayed. When the three symbols stopped and displayed are the same and aligned, a large winning opening having a so-called V zone is opened and closed at a predetermined timing, which is advantageous for the player. The special game state, that is, the big hit state.
[0003]
Here, when the game ball is further won to the starting port while the symbol display means is displaying the change, the winning is stored and the stored number of winnings is displayed to the player as a reserved number. It has become. Such a display is usually performed by a display means composed of four lamps, and the number of lamps corresponding to the number of reserved lamps is turned on to notify the player.
[0004]
That is, according to the display using the four lamps as described above, the number of holdings is up to four. Even if the game ball wins the starting port while the four lamps are lit, the number of holdings remains. Does not increase. However, in recent years, studies have been made to increase the number of reserves, and proposals have been made to store and display a large number of winnings in the starting port as the number of reserves (for example, see Patent Documents 1 to 3). .
[0005]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-143424 A [Patent Document 2]
JP 2002-210144 A [Patent Document 3]
JP 2002-224321 A
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the above-mentioned conventional pachinko gaming machine, a large number of winnings at the starting port are stored and displayed as the number of holdings, so that the number of holdings is consumed (that is, the symbols are variably displayed based on all the stored holdings). ), It is expected that the player will consciously stop firing the game ball for a long time, and the pachinko parlor side will experience a decrease in sales due to the interruption of the player's shots. was there.
[0007]
The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and even in the case of storing and displaying a large number of winnings to the starting port as the number of holdings, the pachinko game which can suppress interruption of the bouncing by the player The machine.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the first aspect of the present invention, on the condition that a game ball is awarded to the starting opening, a plurality of symbols can be displayed in a variable or stopped manner, and the symbols are displayed on the symbol display in a variable manner. In the meantime, when a game ball wins to the starting port, a winning storage means for storing the winning is provided, and a start holding display means for displaying the number of winnings stored in the winning storage means as a holding number, In a pachinko game machine in which a special game state advantageous to the player occurs when the symbol stopped and displayed by the symbol display means is in a predetermined form, the prize stored in the prize storage means is determined by a lapse of a predetermined time. It is characterized by being erased.
[0009]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first aspect, there is provided a timer means for measuring a time after a winning is stored in the winning storing means, and a predetermined time elapses by the timer means. And that the winning stored in the winning storing means is deleted on condition that the change of the symbol based on the stored winning in the starting opening has not yet started. Features.
[0010]
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second aspect, when the prize stored in the prize storage means is a predetermined special start memory including occurrence of a big hit state, the prize storage means It is characterized in that it is excluded from the storage erasure target.
[0011]
According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third aspect, the special start-up memory stored in the prize storage means includes a jackpot state and also includes an off-reach.
[0012]
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the erasure of the prize stored in the prize storage unit is displayed by the start suspension display unit. It is characterized in that it is performed only when the number of reserved items is equal to or more than a predetermined value.
[0013]
According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, a time until the prize stored in the prize storage means is deleted is notified to the player. It is characterized by the following.
[0014]
According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, it is possible to notify a player that a winning stored in the winning storing means has been deleted. Features.
[0015]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the drawings.
The pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment is provided with a symbol display means capable of causing a plurality of symbols to be displayed in a variable or stopped manner, and the symbols are displayed in a variable manner when a start condition is satisfied, and stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. When the displayed and stopped symbol is in a predetermined form, a special game state advantageous to the player occurs. As shown in FIG. 1, the front frame 3 on which the glass plate 2 is attached is It is configured so that a player can visually check the game board 4 from the glass plate 2.
[0016]
In addition, in the game area of the game board 4, in addition to the starting port 6 and the special winning port 7, various accessories, a plurality of nails, a windmill, and the like are formed. Means 5 are provided. The symbol display means 5 can display symbols, backgrounds, various characters for effects, and the like on the screen. When the starting condition is satisfied (a game ball is won in the starting port 6), three symbols are displayed. The symbols are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined period of time, and the three symbols are stopped and displayed in the same state (predetermined form), whereby a "big hit" state can be generated.
[0017]
When the "big hit" state occurs, the special winning state 7 having a so-called V zone opens and closes at a predetermined time and timing, and a special game state advantageous to the player such that the player can acquire a large number of game balls occurs. During the "big hit", various lamps, flashes, and the like attached to the front frame 3, the game board 4, and the like flicker or light, and a predetermined effect by a character or the like is performed on the screen of the symbol display means 5. It has become.
[0018]
Further, a handle 8 is provided at a lower right corner of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a game ball in the upper plate 9 can be continuously launched into a game area of the game board 4 by rotating the handle 8. It is configured as follows. In the figure, reference numeral 10 denotes a lower plate, and a speaker is arranged near the lower plate 10 so as to emit sound effects and the like for effects.
[0019]
Here, at the lower part of the symbol display means 5 according to the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, a start suspension display means 11 for displaying the suspended number is formed. The number of holdings displayed on the start holding display means 11 is the number of winnings (total number added) stored in the winning storage means 13 (see FIG. 3) described later. The display means 5 allows the operator to grasp how many times the symbol is to be changed and displayed. Note that the start suspension display means 11 comprises a part (lower part) of the screen of the symbol display means 5, and details of the display will be described later.
[0020]
As shown in FIG. 3, a main board 12 having a CPU 12a is disposed inside the pachinko gaming machine 1. The main board 12, the symbol control board 18 electrically connected to the main board 12, the lamp control board and the voice control board (not shown) are respectively housed in a case (not shown) made of transparent resin, It is electrically connected to the element.
[0021]
Specifically, the main board 12 and the symbol control board 18 are connected via I / O, and an electric signal such as an output signal or a control signal of the main board 12 can be transmitted to the symbol control board 18. On the other hand, the symbol control board 18 is connected to a lamp control board and a voice control board (both not shown), and an output signal or a control signal of the symbol control board 18 is supplied to the lamp control board and the voice control board. Each is transmitted to the substrate, and is configured to perform various effects.
[0022]
Here, the main board 12 is for controlling the game content of the whole pachinko gaming machine 1, and for example, obtains a random number and performs a lottery to determine whether or not a big hit has occurred. Further, as shown in the figure, the CPU 12a on the main board 12 has a winning storage means 13 and a timer means 14 and is connected to a ROM or a RAM so that predetermined data can be read and written. Has become.
[0023]
The CPU 12a is connected via an I / O to a start switch 15 for detecting a winning in the starting opening 6, a count switch 16 for detecting a winning in the special winning opening 7, and a specific area switch 17; , A symbol control board 18, a solenoid 19 for opening and closing the opening 6, and a solenoid 20 for opening and closing the special winning opening 7 are connected via I / O. ing.
[0024]
The prize storage means 13 stores the prize when a game ball wins to the starting port 6 while the symbols are displayed in a fluctuating manner on the symbol display means 5, and the stored number of prizes is reserved. The number is displayed on the above-mentioned start suspension display means 11. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the start suspension display unit 11 in the present embodiment displays columns in which numbers from “1” to “12” are displayed, and when each column is lit, the maximum value is displayed. The system is configured so that up to twelve reservation numbers can be displayed. By the way, in the figure, since the columns of numbers 1 to 11 are lit, it can be understood that the number is 11 reserved.
[0025]
The timer means 14 is for measuring the time since the prize is stored in the prize storage means 13, and the timer means 14 detects that a predetermined time has elapsed, and stores the stored time. The prize (only the one for which a predetermined time has elapsed) stored in the prize storage means 13 is configured to be deleted on condition that the symbol change based on the prize in the starting opening 6 has not yet started. .
[0026]
For example, if a game ball wins in the starting port 6 while the symbols are being displayed in a fluctuating manner on the symbol displaying means 5, the column of the number "1" in the starting holding display means 11 is turned on and the measurement by the timer means 14 is performed. At the same time, when a game ball wins further in the starting port 6 in this state, the column of the number “2” is turned on in addition to the column of the number “1”. Measurement starts.
[0027]
Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the storage corresponding to the column of “1”, the column of “2” is turned off, and it is recognized that the number of reserved items has decreased by one. That is, when a predetermined time has elapsed from the storage corresponding to the column of the number “1”, the stored winnings are deleted and the number of held items is reduced by one, so that the column with the larger number (in this example, “ The lights are turned off in order from the number column 2).
[0028]
In the above case, the display mode while the variable display by the symbol variable display 5 is continuously performed (that is, the change of the symbol based on the winning of the memorized starting opening 6 has not yet started, and the symbol is not held. Of the symbol display means 5), but of course, even if the fluctuation of the symbol display means 5 is stopped and the next fluctuation display is started, it is determined that one hold has been completed and the number is determined. Are turned off in order.
[0029]
According to the present embodiment, even if the hold is not exhausted, the prize stored in the prize storage means 13 is forcibly erased after a predetermined time elapses, so that the player can store the number of holds. Even if the maximum value or its vicinity is reached, it is inevitable to continue the bouncing, and even in the case of storing and displaying a large number of winnings to the starting port as the number of holdings, interruption of the bouncing by the player can be suppressed. .
[0030]
Next, control on the main board 12 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. First, the presence or absence of a prize in the starting opening 6 is determined based on a detection signal from the start switch 15 (S1). (S2). If the symbol is changing, the process proceeds to S3, where the winning is stored in the winning storage means 13, and the number of held items is incremented by one.
[0031]
Thereafter, time measurement by the timer means 14 is started (S4), and it is determined whether or not the measured value has exceeded a predetermined time set in advance (ie, whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from storage by the prize storage means 13). Is performed (S5). If the measured value exceeds the predetermined time, the process proceeds to S6, where the measurement by the timer means 14 is terminated, and the storage of the hold is deleted (S7).
[0032]
On the other hand, if the value measured by the timer means 14 does not exceed the predetermined time in S5, the process proceeds to S8, and whether or not the symbol variation condition is satisfied (ie, whether or not the symbol variation for the stored reservation is performed) Is determined (S8), and if the condition is satisfied, the measurement by the timer means 14 is terminated in S9, and the symbol display means 5 displays the variation of the symbol in order to exhaust the hold. (S10).
[0033]
When the game ball wins in the starting opening 6 in S2, if the symbol is not being displayed in a variable manner (that is, if the symbol is in a state in which the symbol can be displayed in a variable manner), the storing by the winning storage means 13 is not performed, and the process proceeds to S10. Then, the symbols are displayed as they are. If the symbol variation condition is not satisfied in S8, the determination as to whether the value measured by the timer means 14 has exceeded a predetermined time is repeated again.
[0034]
According to the above control, the prize stored in the prize storage means 13 is deleted after a predetermined time has elapsed. Further, the above-mentioned flowchart shows the control in the case where an individual game ball wins the starting port 6, and a plurality of game balls wins the starting port 6 while the symbol is being changed by the symbol display means 5. In this case, the same control is performed for each winning.
[0035]
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment, but the prize stored in the prize storage means 13 is a predetermined special start memory including occurrence of a big hit state. In this case, it is controlled so as to be excluded from the erasure target in the winning storage means 13.
[0036]
That is, when a game ball wins in the starting opening 6, a random number is acquired by the main board 12, and a lottery is performed to determine whether the winning should be lost or a big hit state. The lottery result is also attached to the winning prize. Thus, if the stored prize is a predetermined special start memory (a prize for which a big hit state is to be generated), the prize is not erased.
[0037]
As a result, it is possible to further suppress the player from intentionally interrupting the bouncing. That is, as in the first embodiment, when it is assumed that the storage of the hold is simply erased sequentially after a predetermined time elapses, even if an extremely large number of hold is secured, the game will be erased more than a predetermined amount. If the user decides, the popping may be interrupted when the determined number of holds is reached. On the other hand, according to the present embodiment, the storage of the hold that is not erased (specifically, the special Since the start memory is present, it is possible to suppress the interruption of the above-described pop-up.
[0038]
Next, control on the main board 12 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to a flowchart shown in FIG. Note that S1 to S6 and S11 and S12 are the same as in the first embodiment. That is, after it is determined by the timer means 14 whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the storage by the winning storage means 13, if the predetermined time has elapsed, the measurement by the timer means 14 ends (S6), If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the processes of S11 and S12 are performed, and the process proceeds to S10, where the symbol display means 5 starts the variable display of the symbol.
[0039]
Here, in the present embodiment, after the measurement by the timer means 14 is completed in S6, it is determined whether or not the prize stored in the prize storage means 13 is the special start memory described above (S7). When it is determined that the memory is not the special start memory, the hold memory is erased as in the first embodiment (S13), whereas when it is determined that the memory is the special start memory, the hold memory is erased. It is not survived (S8).
[0040]
Thereafter, the retained suspension waits for the establishment of the symbol fluctuation condition (that is, the state in which the symbol fluctuation for the stored reservation can be performed) (S9), and the symbol display means 5 performs the symbol fluctuation display. . Therefore, when the prize stored in the prize storage means 13 is a predetermined special start memory, the prize is excluded from the erasure target in the prize storage means 13, so that a large number of inputs to the start port 6 can be maintained while maintaining the playability. Even in the case of storing and displaying the winning as the reserved number, interruption of the bouncing by the player can be suppressed.
[0041]
In addition, the special start memory stored in the prize storage means 13 may include an out-of-reach reach in addition to generating a big hit state. As described above, the special start memory excluded from the memory erasure includes the out-of-reach reach. Therefore, not all the erasures that are not erased from the start suspension display means 11 cause a big hit state, and the playability can be improved. Further, in the above embodiment, the measurement by the timer means 14 is performed even in the special start memory, but in the case of the special start memory, the timer means 14 is not operated and is not erased. Is also good.
[0042]
Next, a pachinko gaming machine according to a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. The pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has the same configuration as that of the first embodiment and the second embodiment, but the winning stored in the winning storage means 13 is displayed by the start suspension display means 11. The control is performed so that the number of held items is limited to those of a predetermined value or more.
[0043]
For example, in the start suspension display means 11 shown in FIG. 2, the suspension from the column of the number “1” to the column of the number of “4” is not erased even after the lapse of a predetermined time, and the columns of the higher numbers ( That is, the reservations in the columns of “5” to “12” are sequentially deleted after a predetermined time has elapsed. It should be noted that the number of suspensions that are not erased is not limited to four as described above, but can be set to an arbitrary number (N).
[0044]
Next, control on the main board 12 in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment will be described based on a flowchart shown in FIG. Note that S1 to S6 and S9 and S10 are the same as in the first and second embodiments. That is, after it is determined by the timer means 14 whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed from the storage by the winning storage means 13, if the predetermined time has elapsed, the measurement by the timer means 14 ends (S6), If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the processing from S9 to S11 is performed, and the symbol display by the symbol display means 5 is started.
[0045]
On the other hand, after S6, if the reserved number is equal to or less than the preset number (N), it remains without being erased even after the lapse of a predetermined time (S8), and if the reserved number is N or more, Proceeding to S12, the storage is erased after the lapse of a predetermined time even if the suspension is not exhausted (that is, there is no change in the symbol).
[0046]
As described above, the first to third embodiments according to the present invention have been described. For example, in a case where the hold storage is the special start-up memory, even if a predetermined time has elapsed, the second embodiment does not erase the hold storage, Even if a predetermined time elapses when the number of holds is N or less, control may be performed in combination with the third embodiment in which the hold storage is not erased. That is, as shown in FIG. 7, when it is determined that the hold memory is the special start memory (S7), and when the number of hold is N or more even if it is not the special start memory (S12), the hold is performed. The storage may be continued without erasing (S8).
[0047]
Further, the lighting color in each column of the start suspension display unit 11 shown in FIG. 2 may be changed according to the time until the winning stored in the winning storage unit 13 is deleted. For example, the columns of numbers “1” to “4” are lit in red because they are not erased even after the lapse of a predetermined time, and the columns of numbers “5” to “12” sequentially The color may be changed to green, light and blue, and the time until the hold is deleted may be notified to the player.
[0048]
It should be noted that, besides notifying the player of the elimination of the hold by making the lighting color different, the column may blink so that the erasure of the hold is approaching. Further, the player may be notified that the winning stored in the winning storing means 13 has been deleted. With this configuration, the player can accurately grasp that the stored prize is about to be deleted or that the stored prize has already been deleted, and it is possible to improve a staging effect.
[0049]
Further, the start hold display means 11 in the present embodiment displays the number of holdings on the same screen of the symbol display means 5, but is separate from the symbol display means 5 (provided on the game board 4). Or may be provided at another position such as the front frame 3), and the storage reservation may be sequentially deleted after a predetermined time elapses while the number of reservations is displayed.
[0050]
【The invention's effect】
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the winnings stored in the winning storing means are deleted after a predetermined time elapses, so that even when a large number of winnings to the starting port are stored and displayed as the number of holdings, it is possible for the player to store and display the winnings. It is possible to suppress interruption of the bouncing.
[0051]
According to the second aspect of the present invention, since the time from when the winning is stored in the winning storing means is measured by the timer means, the winning stored in the winning storing means is more accurately erased when a predetermined time elapses. be able to.
[0052]
According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the prize stored in the prize storage means is a predetermined special start memory including the occurrence of a big hit state, the prize is excluded from the storage erasure target in the prize storage means, so that the playability is improved. The player can recognize and store that a large number of winnings to the starting port are held and retained as a number of holdings while maintaining the same, and even if a number of holdings are secured after a predetermined time has elapsed, a part of the holdings is erased. Even if it is, it is possible to suppress interruption of the bouncing by the player.
[0053]
According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the special start memory stored in the winning storage means includes a jackpot state and also includes an out-of-reach, so that anything not deleted from the start hold display means generates the jackpot state. The game is not limited to this, and the game performance can be improved.
[0054]
According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the prize stored in the prize storage means is erased only when the number of reserves displayed by the start suspension display means is equal to or more than a predetermined value. Is retained without being erased, so that even if a large number of winnings to the starting port are stored and displayed as the number of holdings while maintaining the playability, interruption of the bouncing by the player can be suppressed.
[0055]
According to the invention of claim 6 or claim 7, the time until the prize stored in the prize storage means is deleted is notified to the player, or the prize stored in the prize storage means is deleted. Since the player is notified, it is possible for the player to accurately grasp that the stored prize is about to be deleted or that the stored prize has already been deleted, and it is possible to improve the performance effect.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a schematic external view showing a pachinko gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a symbol display means and a starter located therebelow in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a schematic diagram showing a holding display unit. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main board attached to the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention and components connected thereto. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing control in the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing control in a pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 6 is a pachinko machine according to the third embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing control in a gaming machine. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a pachinko gaming machine for performing control in a combination of the second embodiment and the third embodiment of the present invention. ]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko gaming machine 2 ... Glass plate 3 ... Front frame 4 ... Game board 5 ... Symbol display means 6 ... Start opening 7 ... Grand prize winning opening 8 ... Handle 9 ... Upper plate 10 ... Lower plate 11 ... Start holding display unit 12 ... Main board 12a CPU
13 Winning storage means 14 Timer means 15 Start switch 16 Count switch 17 Specific area switch 18 Symbol control board 19 Solenoid (for starting port)
20 ... Solenoid (for big winning opening)

Claims (7)

Symbol display means capable of causing a plurality of symbols to fluctuately display or stop-display, on condition that a game ball is won to the starting opening;
A prize storage means for storing the prize when the game ball wins to the starting port while the symbol is fluctuated and displayed on the symbol display means;
Starting suspension display means for displaying the number of prizes stored in the prize storage means as a suspended number;
And a pachinko game machine in which a special game state advantageous to the player occurs when the symbol stopped and displayed by the symbol display means is in a predetermined form,
The prize stored in the prize storage means is deleted after a lapse of a predetermined time. Timer means for measuring the time since the winning is stored in the winning storing means; detecting that a predetermined time has elapsed by the timer means; and storing the winning in the stored starting port. 2. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the prize stored in the prize storage unit is deleted on condition that the symbol change based on the prize has not yet started. 3. The prize storage device according to claim 2, wherein the prize stored in the prize storage unit is excluded from a storage erasure target in the prize storage unit when the prize is a predetermined special start memory including occurrence of a big hit state. Pachinko machine. 4. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the special start memory stored in the prize storage means includes an off-reach in addition to the one generating a big hit state. 5. The erasure of a prize stored in the prize storage means is performed only when the number of reserves displayed by the start suspension display means is equal to or more than a predetermined value. A pachinko gaming machine according to one of the above. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein a time until the winning stored in the winning storing means is erased is notified to the player. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the player is notified that the winning stored in the winning storing means has been deleted.

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