JP2004313363A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To suppress a ball discharge rate during a special prize, to raise a start winning rate and to utilize the characteristics of a game machine that a big winning state is easily arisen again on the basis of start winning storage stored at the end of the big winning state. <P>SOLUTION: The start winning storage not used for the execution of variable display yet is stored to an upper limit number on the basis of a detected result that a game ball passes through a start winning gate and is detected as a start winning ball by a start port switch, and when a display result in a special pattern display part becomes a big winning display form, control to attain the big winning state is performed. When the control is performed to be in the big winning state, the upper limit number of the start winning storage to be stored is increased, and whether or not the number of the start winning storage exceeds a judgement number is judged (S32, 33). The control for putting out the game balls fewer than the game balls to be put out for the start winning ball at the time of judging that it does not exceed the judgement number for the start winning ball at the time of judging that it exceeds the judgement number is performed (S34). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ball and ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine. More specifically, a game is played by hitting a game ball into a game area, and the identification information is changed and displayed according to establishment of a start condition based on detection of a start winning ball, and a display result of the change display is derived and displayed. The present invention relates to a ball game machine having a fluctuation display device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A game is performed by hitting a game ball into a game area, which is generally known as a ball game machine of this type, and identification information is provided according to establishment of a start condition based on detection of a start winning ball. Ball display machine (for example, a pachinko game machine) having a variable display device (for example, a liquid crystal display (hereinafter, referred to as “LCD”)) for performing a variable display of the variable display and deriving and displaying a display result of the variable display. )was there.
[0003]
In such a ball game machine, there has been a game machine in which the upper limit number of establishment of a start condition stored during a specific game state is randomly increased by an internal lottery (Patent Document 1). Thus, the player can increase the number of the fulfillment of the start condition stored during the specific game state. As a result, the display result of the variable display of the identification information (hereinafter, referred to as “special symbol”) for the establishment of the start condition stored during the specific game state is changed to a specific display result (for example, a special symbol such as “777”). ) Is likely to increase, and the specific game state is likely to occur again (so-called reserved ball consecutive chan) based on the establishment of the starting condition stored at the end of the specific game state. Had become.
[0004]
[Patent Document 1]
JP 2002-210138 A
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a conventional gaming machine, the gaming field side, in order to take advantage of the characteristics of the gaming machine that the specific gaming state is likely to occur again after the end of the specific gaming state, a gaming area configured with a life nail etc. However, if the game balls are adjusted so as to easily start in a start winning area such as a start winning opening, there is a problem that the payout ball rate during a specific game state increases with an increase in the start winning rate. The life nail is a nail that affects the starting winning rate hit in a game area near the entrance of the starting winning area such as a starting winning opening. The game area is an area where a game is played when a game ball flows down. The start winning rate is a ratio of the number of winning balls winning the start winning area to the number of game balls launched in the game area. The payout ball rate during the specific game state is a ratio of the number of payout balls to the number of game balls hit into the game area during the specific game state. The number of payout balls is the number of game balls paid out for winning.
[0006]
Also, when the gaming field adjusts the game area configured with life nails or the like so that the game balls are difficult to start and win in the start winning area such as a start winning opening in order to suppress the payout ball rate during the specific game state, It is difficult for the player to increase the number of established start conditions stored during the specific game state, and the specific game state is likely to occur again based on the start conditions stored at the end of the specific game state. There was a problem that the characteristics of the gaming machine could not be fully utilized.
[0007]
The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and its object is to reduce the payout ball rate during the specific game state, increase the start winning rate, and store the start condition stored at the end of the specific game state. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine that can make use of the characteristic that a specific game state is likely to occur again based on the establishment of.
[0008]
Specific Examples of Means for Solving the Problems and Their Effects
(1) A game is played by hitting a game ball into the game area (game area 7), and the identification information (special symbol) is changed and displayed according to establishment of a start condition based on detection of a start winning ball. A ball game machine (pachinko game machine 1a, 1b) having a fluctuation display device (special symbol display unit 9) for deriving and displaying a display result of a fluctuation display,
A starting winning area (starting winning gate 14 (first embodiment), starting winning port 13 (second embodiment)) provided in the game area and in which the game ball can win,
Starting winning ball detecting means (game control microcomputer 53, starting port switch 15a (first embodiment), starting port switch 13a (second embodiment) for detecting a game ball that has won the starting winning area as the starting winning ball. ), S1, S31),
On the basis of the detection result by the starting prize ball detecting means, the starting prize storing means (gaming game) for storing up to a predetermined upper limit the establishment of the starting conditions (starting prize storage) not yet used for the execution of the variable display. A control microcomputer 53, a RAM 55, S1 to S3);
A specific game control means (for controlling a game) for controlling a specific game state (big hit state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variable display on the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display mode. Microcomputer 53, S18, S19, S22, S23);
Start memory number increasing means (game control microcomputer 53) for increasing the upper limit number of satisfaction of the starting condition stored by the start winning storing means when the specific game control means is controlling the specific game state. , S20),
Judging means for judging whether or not the number of fulfillment of the starting conditions stored by the starting winning storage means exceeds a predetermined judging number when the specific game control means is controlling to the specific gaming state. (Game control microcomputer 53, S32, S33),
A game value providing means (prize ball payout device 97) for providing a game value that can be used for the game in accordance with the winning of the game ball;
Means for controlling the game value providing means, wherein when the determination means determines that the number of fulfillment of the starting condition exceeds the predetermined determination number, the determination is made with respect to the starting winning ball. Means for giving a game value smaller than the game value given to the starting winning ball when it is determined by the means that the number of fulfillment of the starting condition does not exceed the predetermined determination number. Control means (game control microcomputer 53, payout control microcomputer 370, S34).
[0009]
According to such a configuration, based on the detection result detected as the starting winning ball, the satisfaction of the starting condition not yet used for the execution of the fluctuation display is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, and the fluctuation display device When the display result of the variable display becomes a predetermined specific display mode, control is performed to set a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and when the specific gaming state is controlled, the starting stored is stored. As the upper limit number of the fulfillment of the condition is increased, it is determined whether the stored number of the fulfillment of the start condition exceeds a predetermined determination number, and the number of the fulfillment of the start condition exceeds the predetermined determination number. Game value less than the game value given to the starting winning ball when it is determined that the number of fulfillment of the starting condition does not exceed the predetermined determination number for the starting winning ball when it is determined that Control to give Carried out.
[0010]
For this reason, for the winning prize ball when the number of fulfillment of the start condition during the specific game state exceeds the predetermined determination number, the number of fulfillment of the start condition during the specific game state is less than the predetermined determination number. Since a game value smaller than the game value given to the starting winning ball when it does not exceed is given, the payout ball rate during the specific game state (grand prize ball rate) can be suppressed. Further, since the payout ball rate can be suppressed during the specific game state, the game hall can adjust the game area so that the game ball can easily start and win in the start winning area.
[0011]
Further, when being controlled to the specific gaming state, the upper limit number of the satisfaction of the stored starting conditions is increased, and the gaming area is adjusted so that the gaming ball can easily enter the starting winning area in the starting winning area. The start winning rate can be increased during the specific game state. Further, the game area can be adjusted so that the game ball can easily start and win in the start winning area, and the start winning rate can be increased during the specific game state. Can easily be increased, and the characteristic of the ball game machine that the specific game state is easily generated again based on the establishment of the starting condition stored at the end of the specific game state can be utilized.
[0012]
(2) The game value provision control means, when the determination means determines that the number of fulfillment of the starting condition exceeds the predetermined determination number, one game for the starting winning ball. Control is performed to give a game value equivalent to a ball (return the same value) (S34).
[0013]
According to such a configuration, when it is determined that the number of fulfillment of the start conditions exceeds the predetermined determination number during the specific game state, a game corresponding to one game ball with respect to the starting winning ball is determined. Add value. For this reason, the payout ball rate can be further suppressed during the specific game state, and the game hall can further adjust the game area so that the game ball can easily start and win in the start winning area.
[0014]
(3) A variable prize ball device (electrically-powered combination) provided in the game area and capable of changing to a second state disadvantageous to the player or a first state advantageous to the player and capable of winning the game ball. Starting winning prize port 15 (first embodiment) provided with the object 12;
The starting winning ball detection means (the game control microcomputer 53, the starting port switch 15a (first embodiment)) further detects the gaming ball winning the variable winning ball device as the starting winning ball (S1, S31). ),
When the control for setting the specific game state is being performed by the specific game control means, the variable winning prize ball device is set in the first game mode in a manner more advantageous to the player than a normal game mode different from the specific game mode. It further includes variable winning ball device control means (game control microcomputer 53, S21) for performing control for setting the state.
[0015]
According to such a configuration, the game ball that has won the variable winning ball device is further detected as the starting winning ball, and when the control for setting the specific gaming state is performed, the variable winning ball device is different from the specific gaming state. The control for setting the first state is performed in a mode more advantageous to the player than the normal game state.
[0016]
This makes it easier for game balls to win the variable prize ball device during the specific game state, so that the start winning rate can be further increased during the specific game state, and the player can determine the number of times that the stored start conditions are satisfied. Can be further increased, and the characteristic of the ball game machine that the specific game state is easily generated again based on the establishment of the starting condition stored at the end of the specific game state can be further utilized. Further, since the specific game state is likely to occur again based on the establishment of the start condition stored at the end of the specific game state, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation.
[0017]
(4) A variable winning prize ball device (electric combination) that is provided in the game area and can be changed to a second state that is disadvantageous to the player or a first state that is advantageous to the player, and in which the game ball can win. A starting winning port 15 provided with the object 12 (second embodiment));
The game machine further includes variable winning ball detection means (game control microcomputer 53, starting port switch 15a (second embodiment), S1, S31) for detecting the game ball winning the variable winning ball device as the starting winning ball. ,
The start winning prize storage means, based on the detection result by the variable prize ball detecting means, in addition to the detection result by the starting prize ball detecting means, the starting condition of the starting condition not yet used for the execution of the variable display. The establishment is stored up to the predetermined upper limit number (S1 to S3),
When the control for setting the specific game state is being performed by the specific game control means, the variable winning prize ball device is set in the first game mode in a manner more advantageous to the player than a normal game mode different from the specific game mode. It further includes variable winning ball device control means (game control microcomputer 53, S21) for performing control for setting the state.
[0018]
According to such a configuration, in addition to the detection result of the game ball that has won the start winning area, it is still used for executing the variable display based on the detection result of the game ball that has won the variable winning ball device. The fulfillment of the starting condition is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number, and when the control for setting the specific game state is performed, the variable winning ball device is set in a mode more advantageous to the player than the normal game state different from the specific game state. Control for setting the first state is performed.
[0019]
This makes it easier for game balls to win the variable prize ball device during the specific game state, so that the start winning rate can be further increased during the specific game state, and the player can determine the number of times that the stored start conditions are satisfied. Can be further increased, and the characteristic of the ball game machine that the specific game state is easily generated again based on the establishment of the starting condition stored at the end of the specific game state can be further utilized. Further, since the specific game state is likely to occur again based on the establishment of the start condition stored at the end of the specific game state, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation.
[0020]
(5) The variable prize ball device control means, when being controlled to the specific game state by the specific game control means, determines whether the start condition stored by the start prize storage means is satisfied or not. Until the number reaches the number, the variable winning ball device is controlled to the first state (S21, S24, S25).
[0021]
According to such a configuration, while being controlled to the specific game state, the variable winning prize ball device is set to the first state advantageous to the player until the establishment of the starting condition reaches the increased upper limit number. , The start winning rate can be further increased, and the player can easily further increase the number of stored start conditions, and the player can specify again based on the start conditions stored at the end of the specific game state. It is possible to further utilize the characteristics of the ball-and-ball game machine that a game state is easily generated.
[0022]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a pachinko game machine is shown as an example of a ball game machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other ball game machines may be used. A ball game machine having a variable display device that performs variable display of identification information according to establishment of a starting condition based on detection of a starting winning ball and that derives and displays a display result of the variable display. If there are any, they are eligible.
[0023]
First embodiment
First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1a, which is an example of a ball and ball gaming machine, will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1a.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 a has an outer frame 2 a formed in a vertically elongated rectangular shape, and a main component of the pachinko gaming machine 1 a pivotally supported inside the outer frame 2 a so as to be openable and closable. It comprises a front frame 2b provided collectively, and a frame-shaped glass door frame 2 provided on the upper front surface of the front frame 2b so as to be freely opened and closed. On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2, a game ball supply plate 6 is provided. In the front frame 2b, below the game ball supply tray 6, a surplus ball tray 4 for storing stored balls overflowing from the game ball supply tray 6, and a game ball operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing game balls are provided. Have been. A game board 100 having a game area 7 on the front side is detachably provided on a front frame 2b located behind the glass door frame 2. The front frame 2b and the glass door frame 2 are pivotally supported at the left end when viewed from the front of the pachinko gaming machine 1a, and are opened and closed with the pivot position as the opening and closing axis. The glass door frame 2 is provided with a see-through window that can substantially see through the game area 7 of the game board 100, and a glass plate is mounted from the back of the see-through window.
[0025]
In this game area 7, a game ball fired by a game ball launching device (not shown) in response to the operation of the game ball operation handle 5 is guided and driven by the guide rail 76. It is detected by a driving ball switch 77 constituted by a proximity switch provided at a boundary between the guide rail 76 and the game area 7. The number of game balls detected by the hit ball switch 77 is specified by a game control board 31 described later.
[0026]
In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided a variable display device 8 including a special symbol display portion 9 composed of a liquid crystal display and a normal symbol display portion 3 composed of an LED display. The special symbol display unit 9 is not limited to a liquid crystal display, but may be a CRT (Cathode Ray Tube), a FED (Field Emission Display), a PDP (Plasma Display Panel), a dot matrix, an LED (Light Emitting Diode) such as a 7-segment LED. ), Other display devices of an image display type such as electroluminescence and a fluorescent display tube.
[0027]
The special symbol display unit 9 is not limited to an image display type display device, and is a rotary drum type that rotationally drives a rotary drum with a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the outer periphery, and a belt with a plurality of types of symbols drawn on the surface. Other mechanical (mechanical type driven by an electric drive source) variable display device such as a device that rotates and moves a disk or a device that rotates a disk on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn (rota mint). Good.
[0028]
The special symbol display unit 9 can display a special symbol (symbol image) as identification information including numbers, characters other than numbers, figures, patterns, and the like in a variable manner (also referred to as an update display or a variable display). And the like. Here, the identification information refers to a plurality of types of identification information each of which can be identified. Further, the character is different from a special design including a number, a character other than a number, a figure, a pattern, and the like.
[0029]
The display area 90 of the special symbol display section 9 has a plurality (three) of variable display areas on the display screen, such as a left variable display area, a middle variable display area, and a right variable display area. A plurality (three) of special symbols such as a symbol, a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol are variably displayed side by side in the left-right direction. In the display area 90, these special symbols can be variably displayed by a variable display method such as scrolling, and the display result of the variable display is derived and displayed.
[0030]
The ordinary symbol display section 3 can variably display ordinary symbols as a plurality of types of identification information (ordinary identification information) such as graphics. The identification information variably displayed by the ordinary symbol display unit 3 may be any identification information as long as it is identification information such as numbers, characters, figures, patterns, characters, etc. It may be a figure only, a pattern only, a character only, or a combination of these as appropriate.
[0031]
Further, the ordinary symbol display section 3 includes a hit indicator 3a capable of lighting and displaying a hit symbol O and a disconnect indicator 3b capable of lighting and displaying a negative symbol X. The hit indicator 3a and the off indicator 3b are configured to be lit and displayed by LEDs (light emitting diodes), and are provided side by side at a predetermined distance. In such a normal symbol display section 3, the hit indicator 3a and the loss indicator 3b are blinked so as to be alternately illuminated (since they are alternately illuminated, each indicator blinks at a predetermined cycle). As a result, the ○ mark and the X mark as normal symbols are displayed in a variable manner at predetermined time intervals (also referred to as update display or variable display).
[0032]
In this embodiment, the case where the hit indicator 3a and the loss indicator 3b made of LEDs are used for the ordinary symbol display unit 3 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and other symbols such as numerals such as a 7-segment indicator are used. May be used for the ordinary symbol display unit 3. In other words, the normal symbol may be any symbol that can be recognized in some form and distinguished from the special symbol. Here, an example is shown in which the ordinary symbol display section 3 is separated from the special symbol display section 9, but the ordinary symbol display section 3 is a part of the display area of the liquid crystal display constituting the special symbol display section 9. May be configured.
[0033]
Further, the fluctuation display device 8 is provided with a start winning storage display 18 and a gate passage storage display 41 each including four LEDs. Depending on the number of LEDs of the start winning prize memory display 18, the predetermined number (for example, 4) of prizes (start prize) to the start prize gate 14 or the start prize opening 15 for starting the change display of the special symbol is started. ) As an upper limit (a storage in the RAM 55 to be described later, which is called a start winning prize storage). A game ball that has won the starting winning opening 15 is called a starting winning ball.
[0034]
In addition, based on the number of lit LEDs of the gate passage memory display 41, the number of game balls passing through the passage gate 11 for starting the variation display of the normal symbol is stored with a predetermined number (for example, 4) as an upper limit (for example, 4). This is stored in the RAM 55 described later, and is usually referred to as start-up storage.
[0035]
A start winning prize gate 14 (start prize winning area), which is a winning area formed by a gate through which a game ball can pass, and a closed state which is disadvantageous to the player or advantageous for the player, are provided below the fluctuation display device 8 by a solenoid 16. A starting winning opening 15 (variable winning ball device), which is a winning area in which a game ball having a pair of movable pieces that can be changed to an open state and having a movable ball 12, and an opening / closing plate 29 driven by a solenoid 21. Special variable winning ball devices 30 each having a special winning opening 20, which is a winning area opened and closed by the opening and closing operations of the above, are arranged in order from the top.
[0036]
In the first embodiment, a starting winning port 15 is provided at a position where a game ball passing through the starting winning gate 14 can win. That is, the game ball that has passed through the starting winning gate 14 can win the starting winning port 15 when the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning port 15 is in the open state or the closed state. Here, in the closed state of the motorized accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15, since the game ball cannot pass between the movable piece of the motorized accessory 12 and the starting winning gate 14, it passes through the starting winning gate 14. No game balls can be won in the starting winning opening 15. In addition, the open state of the motorized accessory 12 in the starting winning opening 15 is such that the game ball can pass between the movable piece of the electric accessory 12 and the starting winning gate 14, and therefore does not pass through the starting winning gate 14. In this state, the game balls can easily enter the start winning opening 15.
[0037]
In the path of the game ball passing through the start winning gate 14 or winning in the start winning port 15, a starting port switch 15a for detecting a starting winning ball, which is the starting winning ball, is provided. When a game ball is detected by the starting port switch 15a, control is performed to increase the number of starting winning memories displayed on the starting winning memory display 18. Then, when the condition for starting the special symbol change display is satisfied, control for reducing the number of start winning memory displayed on the start winning memory display 18 is performed and control for starting the special symbol change display is performed. Is performed.
[0038]
Further, a gate switch 11a for detecting the passed game ball is provided in the passage of the game ball passing through the passage gate 11, and when the gate switch 11a detects the game ball, the gate passage storage display 41 is provided. Is performed to increase the number of normal startup memories indicated by. Then, when the start condition of the variation display of the ordinary symbol is satisfied, the control for reducing the number of start winning prize stored displayed on the gate passage memory display 41 is performed, and the control for starting the variation display of the ordinary symbol is performed. Is performed.
[0039]
A game ball that has passed through the starting winning gate 14 or has won the starting winning port 15 is guided to the back of the gaming board 100 after being detected by the starting port switch 15a. In the present embodiment, when the game is not in a big hit state described later or when the number of memorized start winnings does not exceed a predetermined judgment number (for example, 10), four (4) game balls detected by the starting port switch 15a Prize balls are awarded. The prize ball is a game ball that is paid out to a player by a predetermined number according to the winning area when the game ball wins the winning area. In the present embodiment, when the game is in a big hit state and the number of stored start winnings exceeds a predetermined determination number, one prize ball is detected for the game ball detected by the starting port switch 15a. Will be paid out. It should be noted that the number of prize balls to be paid out for the game balls detected by the starting port switch 15a when the game is in the big hit state and the number of memorized start winnings exceeds a predetermined judgment number is limited to one. When the game is not in a big hit state or when the number of memorized start winnings does not exceed the predetermined judgment number, the number of award balls to be paid out for the game balls detected by the starting port switch 15a is, for example, 1 to 3 Any number is acceptable.
[0040]
The game ball that has entered the special winning opening 20 is guided to the back of the game board 100 after being detected by the V count switch 23 or the count switch 22. Of the game balls that have entered the special variable winning ball device 30 from the special winning opening 20, the game balls detected by the V count switch 23 are then guided toward the count switch 22 and detected by the count switch 22. Is done. Therefore, all the game balls that enter the inside from the special winning opening 20 are eventually detected by the count switch 22.
[0041]
The gaming board 100 is provided with a plurality of winning ports 19 and 24 as normal winning ports. The winning of the game balls into the winning openings 19 and 24 is detected by the winning opening switches 19a and 24a, respectively. As described above, since the winning opening switches 19a and 24a are provided corresponding to the plurality of winning openings 19 and 24, respectively, the game balls that have won each of the winning openings 19 and 24 are quickly detected.
[0042]
Decorative lamps 25 that are lit and displayed during the game are provided around the left and right sides of the game area 7. Further, at the lower part of the game area 7, there is provided an out port 26 for absorbing game balls that have not won. In addition, two speakers 27 that emit sound effects are provided at upper left and right sides of the game area 7. Further, on the outer periphery of the game area 7, game effect LEDs (game effect lamps) 28a, 28b, 28c are provided.
[0043]
The game effect LED 28a is provided above the game area 7, the game effect LED 28b is provided on the left side of the game area 7, and the game effect LED 28c is provided on the right side of the game area 7. In this example, a prize ball lamp 51 that is lit when the prize ball is paid is provided near the game effect LED 28b, and a ball out lamp 52 that is lit when the supply ball runs out is provided near the game effect LED 28a. .
[0044]
A game ball that has been fired from a game ball launching device (not shown) and has entered the game area 7 comes down the game area 7. When a game ball passes through the passage gate 11 and is detected by the gate switch 11a, the symbol display section 3 is normally displayed for a predetermined period of time on the basis of the detection signal (it blinks alternately as described above). Thereafter, control for deriving and displaying the display result (stopping blinking and turning on one of them) is performed. If the variation display result of the ordinary symbol display unit 3 is a display mode predetermined as a winning symbol in the ordinary symbol, that is, a lighting display of the hit indicator 3a (a lighting display of a circle), the starting winning opening 15 Is controlled from the closed state to the open state for a predetermined period of time, so that the game balls can easily enter the starting winning opening 15. Thereafter, the electric accessory 12 in the starting winning opening 15 is closed.
[0045]
When a game ball enters the start winning opening 15 and is detected as a valid starting winning ball by the starting opening switch 15a in a state where the number of start winning winnings is not at the upper limit number, the execution condition of the variable display is satisfied. Then, for the start winning prize in which the execution condition of the fluctuation display is satisfied, the fluctuation display is performed if there is no start prize memory for the other start prize generated before the start prize and the state of the symbol fluctuation can be started. Is established, and the special symbol display section 9 is controlled to start the display of the variation of the special symbol. On the other hand, even if there is a start winning and the execution condition of the fluctuation display is satisfied, if the fluctuation display of the symbol corresponding to the start winning is not in a state that can be started, and if the start condition of the fluctuation display is not yet satisfied, the start is started. The winning memory is increased by one. Then, every time the variable display on the special symbol display section 9 is started, the starting winning memory is reduced by one, and the lit LED is reduced by one. The start condition of the stored variable display for the start winning prize is that when the other start winning prize memory is exhausted (digested by executing the variable display), the variable display based on the start winning prize memory can be executed. Is established, and the variable display is started according to the satisfaction of the start condition of the variable display.
[0046]
The change display of the special symbol started by the special symbol display unit 9 is stopped when a predetermined time has elapsed, and the display result is derived and displayed. When the combination of the special symbols derived and displayed becomes a combination of big hit symbols as a specific display mode (for example, a combination of specific symbols of 777 or the like), a big hit state advantageous to the player occurs. Here, as described later, the jackpot state is determined by using a random number value extracted from a random counter (for example, whether or not it matches a predetermined value). If it is a predetermined determination result (for example, a result that matches a predetermined value), a big hit symbol (for example, a slotted pattern such as “777”) is derived and displayed on the variable display device, and the game state is shifted to thereafter.
[0047]
As described above, when the display result of the variable display is a combination of the big hit symbols, control is performed to shift the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1a from the normal gaming state to the big hit state. That is, in the pachinko gaming machine 1a, the value of the big hit state (game value) is provided on condition that the display result of the variable display device 8 is in a specific display mode.
[0048]
In the big hit state, the operation of the opening / closing plate 29 causes the large winning port 20 which is closed in the normal state until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls. Is controlled until the player wins. Then, when the game ball wins in the specific winning area while the special winning opening 20 is being opened and is detected by the V count switch 23, a continuation right is generated and the control for opening the special winning opening 20 is performed again. The generation of such a continuation right is allowed a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds). Control that repeats generation of such continuation rights is called repetition continuation control.
[0049]
Although not shown, inside the special variable winning prize ball device 30 (within the special winning prize opening 20), a guide plate in the special winning prize opening as a seesaw type game ball distribution member is provided. The guide plate in the special winning opening can be switched between a state inclined in the direction of the V count switch 23 and a state inclined in the direction opposite to the V count switch 23. It is driven by a solenoid (not shown). In this case, when the special winning opening 20 is opened once (during one round), the sorting member is directed toward the V count switch 23 until the V count switch 23 detects one game ball. By being inclined, the game ball is easily detected by the V count switch 23, and after the V count switch 23 detects one game ball, the distribution member is opposite to the V count switch 23. By being inclined toward the direction, the game ball becomes difficult to be detected by the V count switch 23.
[0050]
Further, in this embodiment, when the jackpot is in the big hit state, the above-described electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 is controlled to be continuously opened from the closed state, and the game ball is always won in the starting winning opening 15. It is easy to do. After the big hit state ends, the starting winning port 15 is closed. In addition, even if it is in the state of the big hit, when the starting winning memory reaches the upper limit number, the starting winning opening 15 is closed.
[0051]
Further, in this embodiment, when the big hit state is reached, the upper limit number of the special winning start-up memory described above is increased from the normal upper limit number (for example, 4) to the special upper limit number (for example, 50). Is done. After the big hit state ends, the upper limit number of the start winning memory is returned to the normal upper limit number (for example, 4). However, in this case, if the number of start winning prize memories is equal to or more than the original normal upper limit number, the number of start winning prize memories exceeds the upper limit number until the start winning prize memory is reduced to the original normal upper limit number or less. State. Then, a new start winning prize is not stored until the start winning prize memory is exhausted to the original normal upper limit number or less.
[0052]
Also, during the fluctuation display of the fluctuation display device 8 (in this case, during the update display of the special symbol display unit 9), the reach state (reach display mode) occurs. Here, the reach means that the display result of the display area that has already been derived and displayed is the specific display result at a stage where the display result is not yet derived and displayed in some of the plurality of display areas (variable display areas). Means a display state that satisfies the condition of the combination of the symbols (combination of big hit symbols). Also, what is defined as the reach includes a so-called full-rotation reach in which the variable display is performed in a state where the combination of the specific display results is held in all of the plurality of display areas. In addition, some of the reach, when it appears, are more likely to cause a big hit than in a normal reach. Such a specific reach is called a super reach.
[0053]
In addition, during the display of the change of the special symbol, an advance notice (reach announcement) for informing in advance that the reach state occurs (announcement) may be performed, and an advance notice that the big hit state may occur (advance notice). ) May be given a notice (big hit notice). Whether or not to perform the reach notice and whether to perform the big hit notice is individually determined by a numerical value of a predetermined random counter (having the same function as various random counters described later) in a game control microcomputer described later. It is randomly determined in advance by lottery using data. The reach announcement is performed both when the reach state actually occurs and when the reach state does not actually occur. The big hit notice is issued both when the big hit state actually occurs and when the big hit state does not actually occur.
[0054]
When the combination of the special symbols described above becomes the combination of the big hit symbols as the special display mode among the combinations of the big hit symbols as the specific display mode, for example, the combination of the big hits described above After the end of the state, a transition is made to a special game state that is advantageous to a player different from the above-described big hit state. The special game state in this embodiment is a probable state in which game control for improving the probability that a combination of big hit symbols is derived and displayed is performed in the special symbol display performed by the special symbol display unit 9 described above, and In the above-described ordinary symbol variable display performed by the ordinary symbol display unit 3 that is given while the specific symbol variable display is performed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) after the probable change state ends, after the variable display is started. This is a normal time reduction state in which game control for shortening the fluctuation display time until the fluctuation display result is derived and displayed is performed. Note that the special game state is a general symbol change state in which a game control for improving the probability that a winning symbol (circle) is derived and displayed is performed in the normal symbol variation display performed by the normal symbol display unit 3 described above. Alternatively, the state may be a probable change state, a normal figure time reduction state, or a combination of a probable change state (two combinations, three combinations). Such a special game state is ended, for example, when the combination of the big hit symbols is derived and displayed in the variable display of the special symbols.
[0055]
As described above, the control of the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1a and the driving of various devices with the progress of the game (game control) (game control) is performed by a CPU (Central Processing) provided on a game control board (see FIG. 2). Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), and a RAM (Random Access Memory) including a game control microcomputer (see FIG. 2).
[0056]
Further, FIG. 1 also shows a card unit 50 that is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1a and that enables lending of a ball by inserting a prepaid card. When the balance information is stored in the card inserted into the card unit, the game balls are lent to the player in accordance with the deduction of the balance.
[0057]
The card unit 50 has a usable indicator lamp 151 indicating whether or not the card is in a usable state, and supplies a fraction of the remaining amount information (less than 100 yen) to the game ball when the remaining amount information stored in the card remains. A fraction display switch 152 for generating a frequency display LED provided near the plate 6, a connection table direction indicator 153 indicating which side of the pachinko gaming machine 1a the card unit 50 corresponds to, and a card. A card insertion indicator lamp 154 indicating that a card has been inserted into the unit 50, a card insertion slot 155 into which a card as a storage medium is inserted, and a card reader / writer provided on the back of the card insertion slot 155. A card unit lock 156 for opening the card unit 50 when checking the mechanism is provided.
[0058]
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a control circuit including various control boards in the pachinko gaming machine 1a. FIG. 2 shows a game control board 31, a payout control board 37, a sound control board 70, a lamp control board 35, and a display control board 80 as control boards.
[0059]
The game control board 31 includes a game control microcomputer 53, a switch circuit 58, and a solenoid circuit 59. The game control microcomputer 53 controls the pachinko gaming machine 1a according to a program. The switch circuit 58 includes a starting port switch 15a, a gate switch 11a, a count switch 22, a V count switch 23, a winning port switches 19a and 24a, a full tank switch 48, a ball out switch 187, a ball out detection switch 167, and a prize ball. A signal from the count switch 301A is given to the game control microcomputer 53. The solenoid circuit 59 drives solenoids such as the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the opening and closing plate 29 of the special winning opening 20 in accordance with instructions from the game control microcomputer 53. I do.
[0060]
In addition, the game control board 31 has a jackpot information indicating the occurrence of a jackpot and a game ball of a start winning prize used to start the variable display start (start) of the special symbol display section 9 in accordance with data provided from the game control microcomputer 53. It includes an information output circuit 64 that outputs valid start information indicating a number and probability change information indicating that a probability change has occurred to a host computer such as a hall management computer.
[0061]
The game control microcomputer 53 includes a ROM 54 as an example of a storage unit for storing a game control program and the like, a RAM 55 as an example of a storage unit used as a work memory, a CPU 56 and a CPU 56 that perform control operations according to a control program. This is a game control microcomputer including an / O port unit 57. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are mounted on the CPU 56. That is, the CPU 56 is a one-chip microcomputer. Note that the CPU 56, the ROM 54, and the RAM 55 do not have to be integrated into one chip. That is, the ROM 54, the RAM 55, and the I / O port unit 57 may be externally or internally provided. The I / O port unit 57 is a terminal capable of inputting and outputting information in the microcomputer. The game control microcomputer 53 receives signals from various connected switches (detectors) and performs control to drive the connected control target device.
[0062]
Further, the game control board 31 decodes an address signal given from the game control microcomputer 53 and outputs an address for outputting a signal for selecting any one of the I / O port units 57 among the I / O port units 57. A decoding circuit 67 is provided. In addition, there is also switch information input to the game control board 31 from the prize ball payout device 97, but these are omitted in FIG.
[0063]
Further, in this embodiment, the microcomputer 350 for lamp control, which is a lamp control means mounted on the lamp control board 35, includes the game effect LEDs 28a, 28b, 28c, the prize ball lamp 51, the ball out lamp 52, the decoration lamp 25. The display control of the light emitters such as the gate passing storage display 41 and the start winning storage display 18 is performed. The configuration of the ramp control microcomputer 350 is the same as that of the game control microcomputer 53 described above.
[0064]
From the game control board 31 to the lamp control board 35, information such as a lamp control command, which is command information for controlling equipment controlled by the lamp control board 35, is transmitted. On the lamp control board 35, a lamp control microcomputer 350 performs control for driving the control target device in accordance with the lamp control command.
[0065]
In this embodiment, the display control microcomputer 800, which is a display control means mounted on the display control board 80, includes a special symbol display unit 9 for variably displaying special symbols and a normal variable display for variably displaying ordinary symbols. The display control of the unit 3 is performed. The configuration of the display control microcomputer 800 is basically the same as that of the game control microcomputer 53 described above.
[0066]
Information such as a display control command, which is command information for controlling a device controlled by the display control board 80, is transmitted from the game control board 31 to the display control board 80. On the display control board 80, the display control microcomputer 800 performs control for driving the control target device according to the display control command. For example, in the display control command, various commands relating to the variable display such as the variable pattern of the variable display (including the variable display time), the symbol for stopping the variable display, the stop of the variable display, and the display at the time of the big hit are indicated.
[0067]
Further, in this embodiment, the sound control microcomputer 700, which is a sound control means mounted on the sound control board 70, controls the sound control signal given to the speaker 27, and is output from the speaker 27 (generated signal Control) voice control. The configuration of the sound control microcomputer 700 is the same as that of the game control microcomputer 53 described above.
[0068]
From the game control board 31 to the sound control board 70, information such as a sound control command, which is command information for controlling equipment controlled by the sound control board 70, is transmitted. In the sound control board 70, the sound control microcomputer 700 controls the sound output from the speaker 27 according to the sound control command.
[0069]
Further, in this embodiment, the payout control microcomputer 370, which is a game value giving control means mounted on the payout control board 37, controls a payout control signal given to the prize ball payout device 97, so that the prize ball payout device is provided. From 97, the payout control of the prize ball is performed. The structure of the payout control microcomputer 370 is the same as that of the game control microcomputer 53 described above.
[0070]
In addition, information such as a payout control command as command information relating to the payout control of the prize balls by the prize ball payout device 97 driven by the payout control board 37 is transmitted from the game control board 31 to the payout control board 37. The payout control command is a command for instructing the number of payouts of prize balls according to the occurrence of prize balls. The game control board 31 determines the type of the winning ball (in which winning area the game ball has won) by a switch for detecting the winning ball, such as a start-up switch, and pays out a predetermined payout according to the type of the winning ball. The payout control command is issued to the payout control board 37 by a payout control command. Further, in the payout control microcomputer 370, by mutually communicating information with the card unit 50, the payout control of the lent ball according to the instruction from the card unit 50 is also performed.
[0071]
In this embodiment, the RAM provided on the game control board 31 and the payout control board 37 is backed up by a backup power supply. That is, even if the power supply to the pachinko gaming machine 1a is stopped, the contents of the RAM are stored for a predetermined period. When the CPU of each control board detects a drop in the power supply voltage, it performs a predetermined process (for example, a process of saving the contents of the RAM) and then waits for a power recovery. When the power is turned on, the CPU in each control board restores the state before the power was turned off based on the stored data when the data is stored in the RAM.
[0072]
The information transmitted from the game control board 31 (game control microcomputer 53) to each control board includes a control command indicating the content of the control command and an INT signal indicating the timing of capturing the command. Here, one command is composed of two bytes of data, one byte of MODE data for instructing the type of control mode, and a specific control content in the control mode instructed by the MODE data. EXT data of 1 byte. The game control microcomputer 53 instructs the control contents by sequentially transmitting such 2-byte data to each control board of the instruction destination.
[0073]
FIG. 2 shows an example in which the variable display control function, the sound control function, and the lamp control function are included in individual microcomputers. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display control function, the lamp control function, and , All the sound control functions are included in one microcomputer, and the microcomputer receives the display control command, the sound control command, and the lamp control command as described above, and performs various controls according to the commands. It may be.
[0074]
Next, the pachinko gaming machine 1a shown in this embodiment determines whether to make a big hit or a loss (also referred to as a big hit determination), a determination as to whether or not to be in a reach state (also referred to as a reach determination), a special The processing procedure for the determination of the determination of the variation pattern in the symbol variation display and the determination of the control contents such as the determination of the scheduled stop symbol of the special symbol will be briefly described.
[0075]
The decision as to whether to make a big hit or a loss is made using the count value of a random counter for big hit determination. This random counter is for randomly determining whether or not to generate a big hit. For example, the random counter counts up from 0, counts up to a predetermined upper limit (for example, 255), and then counts up from 0 again. This is a numerical data updating means for re-executing. This counting operation is incremented by one at a predetermined cycle (every 2 msec). When a start winning is detected by the starting port switch 15a, the count value of this random counter is extracted and stored as starting winning storage information. Then, it is determined whether or not the count value matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. When the extracted count value of the random counter matches the jackpot determination value, it is determined that a jackpot is to be generated, and the state of the jackpot is controlled. In a normal probability state other than the probability fluctuation state, the jackpot determination value is set to, for example, one numerical value. By setting the jackpot determination value to a plurality of numerical values in the probability variation state, the probability of occurrence of the jackpot is improved in the probability variation state.
[0076]
Next, the determination as to whether or not to reach in the case where the variable display is lost (also referred to as reach determination) is performed using the count value of a random counter for determining reach. This random counter is used to randomly determine whether or not a reach state is to be generated when it is determined that a hit has occurred in the jackpot determination. Numerical data that functions similarly to the random counter for jackpot determination It is an updating means, and when the count value of the counter extracted at a predetermined timing such as the start of the change of the special symbol coincides with a predetermined reach determination value, it is determined to be in the reach state. On the other hand, if a big hit is determined in the big hit determination, the determination using the reach determination random counter is not performed, and the reach state is set in all cases.
[0077]
In addition, when the reach state is determined in the special symbol variation display (including both the case where the jackpot is determined and the case where the loss is determined), the reach state is determined. A variation pattern is selectively determined (randomly determined) from a plurality of types of variation patterns. The determination of such a variation pattern is performed using the count value of a random counter for determining the variation pattern. This random counter is used to randomly determine the fluctuation pattern of the reach state, and is a numerical data updating unit that functions in the same manner as the random counter for jackpot determination. It is determined that the count value extracted at the timing is a variation pattern corresponding to a matching one of a plurality of types of predetermined variation pattern determination values.
[0078]
Further, the determination of the stop symbol in the variable display of the special symbol is performed using the count values of three random symbols for determining the stop symbol corresponding to the left, middle, and right symbols. Each of the random counters is for determining a stop symbol of the corresponding special symbol at random, and is a numerical data updating unit that functions in the same manner as the random counter for determining the big hit. In a plurality of types of special symbols displayed as left, middle, and right symbols, the arrangement order of the symbols is predetermined for each of the left, middle, and right special symbols. The plural kinds of special symbols are variably (updated) displayed according to the arrangement order of the symbols. Numerical data for symbol determination is associated with each of such a plurality of types of stopped symbols, and when it is determined that a symbol is to be lost, each random symbol is determined at a predetermined timing such as at the start of a special symbol change. The symbol corresponding to the numerical data that matches the count value extracted from the counter is determined as the left, middle, and right stop symbols. If the left, middle, and right stop symbols obtained based on the count value of the random counter in the case of a decision to lose are accidentally a combination of the big hit symbols, the stop symbols are set so as to become the combination of the loss symbols. Is corrected. On the other hand, when the big hit is determined, the symbol corresponding to the numerical data coincident with the count value extracted from the left special symbol determining random counter at a predetermined timing such as the start of the change of the special symbol is left. , Middle, right stop symbols are determined. Further, when it is determined that the reach state is set in the case of the loss, the left and right stop symbols are determined to match. When the left, middle, and right stop symbols obtained based on the count value of the random counter in the case where it is determined not to be in the reach state are accidentally combined with the reach symbol, the combination of the reach symbols should not be formed. The stop symbol is corrected.
[0079]
The big hit determination function, the reach determination function, the variation pattern determination function, and the stop symbol determination function as described above are realized by the control function of the game control microcomputer 53.
[0080]
Next, control executed by the CPU 56 of the game control microcomputer 53 will be described. In the game control microcomputer 53, a game control main process and a timer interrupt process, which are processes for controlling the progress of the game, are executed. By these processes, various control subroutine programs are called and executed. As a result, various game controls are performed.
[0081]
In the game control microcomputer 53, a display control command is transmitted to the display control microcomputer 800 in order to instruct the control of the variable display in the special symbol display unit 9, and the transmission of the command is basically performed in the following manner. It is done as follows.
[0082]
First, the game control microcomputer 53 transmits a variation pattern command for designating a variation pattern (including a variation display time) of a special symbol. Then, following the transmission of the variation pattern command, the game control microcomputer 53 transmits a stop symbol command for designating a scheduled stop symbol of the left, middle, and right special symbols. Thereafter, when the fluctuation display time designated by the fluctuation pattern command has elapsed since the start of the fluctuation display of the special symbol, the game control microcomputer 53 issues a fluctuation stop command for instructing to stop the fluctuation display of the special symbol. Send.
[0083]
Then, when a big hit occurs as a result of the variable display, the microcomputer 53 for game control performs control for transmitting various commands such as a command for designating the display control content at the time of the big hit control.
[0084]
When receiving the various display control commands as described above, the display control microcomputer 800 performs control for executing the display control specified by the commands.
[0085]
Further, the game control microcomputer 53 transmits a sound control command for instructing sound control for generating a sound in accordance with the state of the variable display. When receiving such a sound control command, the sound control microcomputer 700 performs sound control for outputting a sound in accordance with the state of the variable display based on the command. Further, the game control microcomputer 53 transmits a lamp control command for performing lamp control in accordance with the state of the variable display. When such a lamp control command is received, the lamp control microcomputer 350 controls the light emission of the lamp in accordance with the state of the variable display based on the command.
[0086]
Next, a description will be given of a start winning process in which various determinations are made when a valid start winning is made. This start winning process is one of the subroutines of the main process executed by the game control microcomputer 53.
[0087]
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the start winning processing. First, in step (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1, it is determined whether or not a starting winning ball that has passed through the starting winning gate 14 or won the winning opening 15 has been detected. Specifically, the determination as to whether or not a start winning ball that has passed through the starting winning gate 14 or won the starting winning port 15 is detected based on the detection output of the starting port switch 15a. If it is determined in S1 that the winning ball has not been detected, the start winning process ends, and the process returns to the main process. On the other hand, if it is determined in S1 that the starting winning ball has been detected, the process proceeds to S2.
[0088]
Next, by executing S2, it is determined whether or not the number of starting winnings stored in the starting winning storing means is less than the upper limit number. If it is determined in S2 that the number of stored start winnings is not less than the upper limit number, the processing for starting winning is ended, and the process returns to the main processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2 that the number of stored start winnings is less than the upper limit, the process proceeds to step S3, and "1" is added to the number of stored start winnings.
[0089]
Next, a big random number is extracted by executing S4. As the big hit random number, the count value of the above-described big hit determination random counter is extracted. Next, a reach random number is extracted by executing S5. As the reach random number, the count value of the reach determination random counter described above is extracted. Next, in S6, random numbers for determining the left, middle, and right symbols are extracted. As these random numbers, respective count values of the above-mentioned three random symbols for determining a stopped symbol are extracted. Next, in S7, a variation pattern random number is extracted. As the variation pattern random number, the count value of the random counter for determining the variation pattern described above is extracted.
[0090]
Then, in S8, the count value of each random counter extracted in S4 to S7 is stored in the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 53 in association with the start prize storage, and the start prize processing ends, and the process returns.
[0091]
Next, a special symbol control process for performing game control relating to a special symbol will be described. This special symbol control processing is one of the subroutines of the main processing executed by the game control microcomputer 53.
[0092]
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol control processing. First, at S11, it is determined whether or not the condition for starting the special symbol change display is satisfied. Specifically, when the variable display time of the variable display has elapsed since the previous variable display and the state is not the big hit state, it is determined that the variable display start condition has been satisfied. In addition, when the change time of the change display has not elapsed from the previous change display or the state of the big hit is determined, it is determined that the start condition of the change display is not satisfied. If it is determined in S11 that the condition for starting the variable display is not satisfied, the process proceeds to S16. On the other hand, when it is determined that the start condition of the variable display is satisfied, the process proceeds to S12.
[0093]
Next, in S12, it is determined whether there is a start winning memory. The start winning memory is added and updated in S3 of the start winning process described with reference to FIG. If it is determined in S12 that there is no start winning memory, the process proceeds to S16. On the other hand, if it is determined that there is a start winning memory, the process proceeds to S13.
[0094]
Next, a big hit determination is made in S13. More specifically, the big hit is determined by whether or not the count value of the big hit determination random counter extracted in S4 of the starting winning process described in FIG. 3 and stored in S8 matches a predetermined big hit determination value. Is determined.
[0095]
Next, in S14, a special symbol stop symbol and a fluctuation pattern are set. Specifically, based on the count values of the random counters for determining the left, middle, and right stop symbols extracted in S6 of the start winning process described in FIG. 3 and stored in S8, each of the left, middle, and right stops is determined. A symbol is determined, and a special symbol stop symbol command is set. Further, the variation pattern is determined based on the count value of the variation pattern determination random counter extracted in S7 of the start winning process and stored in S8, and the variation pattern command is set.
[0096]
Next, in S15, the special symbol stop symbol command and the variation pattern command set in S14 are transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 to the display control microcomputer 800. After these commands are received and analyzed, the display control microcomputer 800 executes a control to start a special symbol change display.
[0097]
In S16, it is determined whether the variable display time has elapsed. Specifically, in S15, it is determined whether or not a variable display time specified by the variable pattern of the variable display has elapsed since the special symbol stop symbol command and the variable pattern command for the variable display have been transmitted. The determination is made based on the measurement by the timer function of the microcomputer 53. If it is determined in S16 that the variable display time has not elapsed, the process proceeds to S22. On the other hand, if it is determined in S16 that the variable display time has elapsed, the process proceeds to S17.
[0098]
Next, in S17, a fluctuation stop command for instructing to stop the fluctuation display of the special symbol is transmitted from the game control microcomputer 53 to the display control microcomputer 800.
[0099]
Next, in S18, it is determined whether or not the big hit display mode is derived and displayed on the special symbol display unit 9 as a result of the variable display of the special symbol. Specifically, the determination is made based on whether or not it is determined to be a big hit in S13. If it is determined in S18 that the jackpot display mode is not derived and displayed, the process proceeds to S22. On the other hand, if it is determined in S18 that the jackpot display mode has been derived and displayed, the process proceeds to S19.
[0100]
In S19, the big hit flag is turned on. The jackpot flag is a flag indicating that the jackpot is in a jackpot state. When the value of a given variable stored in the RAM 55 of the game control microcomputer 53 is set to a given value (for example, 1), the jackpot flag is set. The state is turned on, which indicates that the state is a big hit state. Further, when the value of the predetermined variable is set to another predetermined value (for example, 0), the big hit flag is turned off, which indicates that the big hit state is not set.
[0101]
Next, in S20, the upper limit number of the start winning memory is increased. Specifically, the upper limit number of the start winning memory is increased from a normal upper limit number (for example, 4) to a special upper limit number (for example, 50). In S21, control for opening the electric accessory 12 provided in the starting winning opening 15 is performed. Specifically, a control signal is sent from the game control microcomputer 53 to the solenoid circuit 59, and the solenoid circuit 59 opens and closes the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 described above according to the control signal. 16 is driven to open the electric accessory 12.
[0102]
Next, in S22, it is determined whether the big hit flag is on. If it is determined in S22 that the big hit flag is not on, the special symbol control process ends and the process returns. On the other hand, when it is determined in S22 that the big hit flag is ON, the big hit game control is executed in S23. The big hit game control is a control for opening the opening / closing plate 29 of the special variable winning ball device 30 and executing a big hit effect by displaying the special symbol display unit 9, emitting various lamps, and outputting sound effects.
[0103]
Next, in S24, it is determined whether or not the number of the winning prize stored is equal to the upper limit number. If it is determined in S24 that the number of stored start winnings is not equal to the upper limit number, the special symbol control process ends, and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in S24 that the number of memorized start winnings is equal to the upper limit number, in S25, control is performed to close the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 opened in S21. Specifically, a control signal is sent from the game control microcomputer 53 to the solenoid circuit 59, and the solenoid circuit 59 opens and closes the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 described above according to the control signal. By driving 16, the electric accessory 12 is closed.
[0104]
Next, in S26, it is determined whether or not the big hit game control started in S23 has ended. If it is determined in S26 that it is not the end of the big hit game control, the special symbol control process ends, and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined that the big hit game control is to be ended, the big hit flag is turned off in S27, and the upper limit number of the start winning memorized number is reduced in S28. Specifically, the upper limit number of the start winning memory is reduced from a special upper limit number (for example, 50) to a normal upper limit number (for example, 4). After S28, the special symbol control process ends, and the process returns.
[0105]
In S24 to S25, when the number of memorized start winnings reaches the upper limit number, the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning port 15 is closed. Even if it has reached, the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 may be kept open.
[0106]
Next, a description will be given of a start winning payout process for controlling the payout of a winning ball to the starting winning ball. The start winning prize payout process is one of subroutines of a main process executed by the game control microcomputer 53.
[0107]
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the start winning payout processing. First, in S31, it is determined whether or not a starting winning ball passing through the starting winning gate 14 or winning in the starting winning port 15 is detected. Specifically, the starting port switch 15a detects a starting winning gate 14 or a game ball that has won the starting winning port 15. The starting port switch 15a detects the game ball via the switch circuit 58 to the game control microcomputer 53. It is determined whether a signal has been input. If it is determined in S31 that the starting winning ball has not been detected, the starting winning payout process ends, and the routine returns.
[0108]
On the other hand, if it is determined in S31 that the starting winning ball has been detected, it is determined in S32 whether or not the big hit flag is ON. When it is determined in S32 that the big hit flag is ON, it is determined in S33 whether or not the number of stored start winnings is equal to or more than a predetermined determination number (for example, 10). If it is determined in S33 that the number of stored start winnings is equal to or greater than the predetermined determination number, one prize ball is paid out in S34. Specifically, a payout control command instructing payout of one prize ball is transmitted to the payout control microcomputer 370. After S34, the start prize payout process ends, and the process returns. On the other hand, if it is determined in S32 that the big hit flag is not turned on, or if it is determined in S33 that the number of stored start winnings is not equal to or greater than the predetermined determination number, four winning balls are paid out in S35. You. Specifically, a payout control command instructing payout of four prize balls is transmitted to the payout control microcomputer 370. After S34 and S35, the start winning prize payout process is completed, and the process returns.
[0109]
The number of determinations may be a predetermined upper limit, and may be a normal upper limit (for example, 4) or a special upper limit (for example, 50) of the number of stored start winnings. Any number between the normal upper limit number and the special upper limit number may be used.
[0110]
Next, main effects obtained by the first embodiment will be described.
As shown in S1 to S3 in FIG. 3, the game ball is still used for executing the fluctuation display based on the detection result detected as the starting winning ball by the starting port switch 15a through the starting winning gate 14. The start winning prize memory which is not stored is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Further, as shown in S18, S19, S22, and S23 of FIG. 4, the display result of the variable display on the special symbol display unit 9 is a predetermined big hit display mode (for example, a special symbol of a zigzag pattern such as "777"). ), Control is performed to set a big hit state that is advantageous to the player. Further, as shown in S20 of FIG. 4, when the state is controlled to the big hit state, the upper limit number of the stored start winning memory is increased (for example, from the normal upper limit number 4 to the special upper limit number 50). Increased). Further, as shown in S32 and S33 in FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the stored number of start winning prizes exceeds a predetermined determination number (for example, 10) when the state is controlled to the big hit state. You. Also, as shown in S34 of FIG. 5, when it is determined that the number of memorized start winnings exceeds the predetermined number of judgments, the number of memorized start winnings exceeds the predetermined number of judgments for the winning prize ball. When it is determined that there is no game ball (for example, four game balls) to be paid out for the starting winning ball, control is performed to pay out less game balls (for example, one game ball).
[0111]
For this reason, the starting prize ball when the number of start winning prize memory exceeds the predetermined determination number during the big hit state is started when the start winning prize memory number does not exceed the predetermined determination number during the big hit state. Since less game balls are paid out than the game balls paid out for the winning prize balls, the rate of pitching out during the special prize can be suppressed. The special prize pitching rate is a ratio of the number of payout balls to the number of game balls hit in the game area 7 during the big hit state. In addition, since the rate of pitching during the special prize can be suppressed, the game arcade can adjust the nails and the like in the game area 7 so that the game balls can easily start and enter the starting prize gate 14.
[0112]
In addition, when the state is controlled to the big hit state, the upper limit number of the stored start winning memory is increased, and the nails and the like of the game area 7 are adjusted so that the game ball can easily start and win the start winning gate 14. Therefore, the start winning rate can be increased during the big hit state. Further, the game area 7 can be adjusted so that the game ball can easily start and win the start winning gate 14, and the start winning rate can be increased during the big hit state, so that the player can reduce the stored start winning number. It is easy to increase, and it is possible to make use of the characteristic of the pachinko gaming machine 1a that the big hit state is easily generated again based on the start winning memory stored at the end of the big hit state.
[0113]
In addition, as shown in S34 of FIG. 5, when it is determined that the number of memorized start winnings exceeds a predetermined number of judgments during the big hit state, one game ball is paid out to the winning ball started. . As a result, the rate of pitching during the special prize can be further suppressed, and the gaming area can further adjust the nails and the like in the game area 7 so that the game balls can easily start and enter the starting prize gate 14.
[0114]
Further, as shown in S1 of FIG. 3 and S31 of FIG. 5, the game ball which has won the starting winning opening 15 provided with the electric accessory 12 is further detected as the starting winning ball. Further, as shown in S21 of FIG. 4, when the control to make the big hit state is performed, the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 is set to the open state in a mode more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. Is performed.
[0115]
This makes it easier for game balls to enter the starting winning opening 15 during the big hit state, so that the starting winning rate can be further increased during the big hit state, and the player can further increase the stored number of the start winning prize stored. This makes it easier to make use of the characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine 1a, which makes it easier to generate a big hit state again based on the starting winning memory stored at the end of the big hit state. In addition, since the big hit state is easily generated again based on the start winning prize memory stored at the end of the big hit state, a sense of expectation can be given to the player.
[0116]
In addition, as shown by S21, S24, and S25 in FIG. 4, when the state is controlled to the big hit state, the electric winning provided in the starting winning opening 15 until the starting winning memory reaches the increased special upper limit number. Since the accessory 12 is placed in an open state that is advantageous to the player, the starting winning rate can be further increased, and the player can easily further increase the stored number of starting winnings, which is stored at the end of the big hit state. It is possible to further utilize the characteristic of the pachinko gaming machine 1a that the big hit state is likely to occur again based on the starting winning memory.
[0117]
Second embodiment
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, an example will be described in which the type of the start winning area is different from that of the first embodiment. In the second embodiment, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described.
[0118]
FIG. 6 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1b according to the second embodiment. In the pachinko gaming machine 1b described in FIG. 6, the starting winning gate 14 of the pachinko gaming machine 1a described in FIG. Therefore, in FIG. 6, the same parts as those in FIG. 1 described above are denoted by the same reference numerals, and duplicate description will not be repeated.
[0119]
Referring to FIG. 6, at a position below the fluctuation display device 8, a start winning port 13 which is a winning area where a game ball can be won, and a solenoid 16, a closed state where the winning of the game ball is disadvantageous to the player or The opening and closing operation is performed by opening and closing operation of a start winning opening 15 which is a winning area provided with the electric accessory 12 having a pair of movable pieces which can be changed to an advantageous open state for the player, and an opening / closing plate 29 driven by the solenoid 21. Special variable winning ball devices 30 each having a special winning opening 20, which is a winning area, are arranged in order from the top. Also, in the second embodiment, the closed state of the motorized accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 is such that the game ball cannot pass between the movable piece of the electric winning accessory 12 and the starting winning opening 13, so that the Is in a state where it is not possible to win the starting winning opening 15. In addition, in the open state of the electric winning part 12 of the starting winning opening 15, the game ball can pass between the movable piece of the electric winning part 12 and the starting winning opening 13, so that the gaming ball wins the starting winning opening 15. It is easy to do.
[0120]
In the path of the game ball that has won the start winning port 13, a start port switch 13a for detecting a start winning ball, which is a game ball that has won a start, is provided. Further, in the path of the game ball that has won the start winning port 15, a start port switch 15a for detecting a start winning ball, which is the game ball that has won the start, is provided. When a game ball is detected by the starting port switch 13a or the starting port switch 15a, control is performed to increase the number of stored start winnings displayed on the start winning storage display 18 described above. Then, when the condition for starting the special symbol change display is satisfied, control for reducing the number of start winning memory displayed on the start winning memory display 18 is performed and control for starting the special symbol change display is performed. Is performed.
[0121]
The game ball that has entered the start winning port 13 is guided to the back of the game board 100 after being detected by the start port switch 13a. On the other hand, the game ball that has entered the start winning opening 15 is guided to the back of the game board 100 after being detected by the start opening switch 15a. In the present embodiment, the game ball detected by the starting port switch 13a or the starting port switch 15a when the jackpot is not in the big hit state or when the number of the winning prize stored does not exceed the predetermined determination number (for example, 10). , Four prize balls are paid out. In addition, when the game is in the state of the big hit and the number of the memorized start winnings exceeds the predetermined judgment number, one game ball detected by the starting port switch 13a or the starting port switch 15a is one piece. Prize balls are paid out. It should be noted that, when the game is in a big hit state and the number of memorized start winnings exceeds a predetermined judgment number, a prize ball paid out for a game ball detected by the start-up switch 13a or the start-up switch 15a. Is not limited to one, and when the game ball detected by the starting port switch 13a or the starting port switch 15a is in a big hit state and the number of start winning memories exceeds a predetermined determination number, The number may be less than the number of award balls to be paid out, for example, one to three.
[0122]
If the game ball enters the start winning opening 13 or the starting winning opening 15 and is detected by the starting opening switch 13a or the second starting opening switch 15a in a state where the starting winning memory number is not the upper limit number, The execution condition of the above-described variable display is satisfied.
[0123]
Next, a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine 1b according to the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a control circuit including various control boards in the pachinko gaming machine 1b according to the second embodiment. 7, the same reference numerals are given to the same parts as those in FIG. 2 described above, and the repeated description will not be repeated.
[0124]
The difference between the control circuit described in FIG. 7 and the control circuit described in FIG. 2 is that, in addition to the detection outputs from the respective switches described in FIG. This is input to the control microcomputer 53.
[0125]
In such a second embodiment, the same technical effect as that of the first embodiment described above can be obtained for the configuration based on the technical idea common to the above-described first embodiment. The effect can be obtained.
[0126]
As shown in S1 to S3 in FIG. 3, the game ball is won for the starting winning opening 13 and is still used for executing the fluctuation display based on the detection result detected as the starting winning ball by the starting opening switch 13a. The start winning prize memory which is not stored is stored up to a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4). Further, as shown in S18, S19, S22, and S23 of FIG. 4, the display result of the variable display on the special symbol display unit 9 is a predetermined big hit display mode (for example, a special symbol of a zigzag pattern such as "777"). ), Control is performed to set a big hit state that is advantageous to the player. Further, as shown in S20 of FIG. 4, when the state is controlled to the big hit state, the upper limit number of the stored start winning memory is increased (for example, from the normal upper limit number 4 to the special upper limit number 50). Increased). Further, as shown in S32 and S33 in FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not the stored number of start winning prizes exceeds a predetermined determination number (for example, 10) when the state is controlled to the big hit state. You. Also, as shown in S34 of FIG. 5, when it is determined that the number of memorized start winnings exceeds the predetermined number of judgments, the number of memorized start winnings exceeds the predetermined number of judgments for the winning prize ball. When it is determined that there is no game ball (for example, four game balls) to be paid out for the starting winning ball, control is performed to pay out less game balls (for example, one game ball).
[0127]
For this reason, the starting prize ball when the number of start winning prize memory exceeds the predetermined determination number during the big hit state is started when the start winning prize memory number does not exceed the predetermined determination number during the big hit state. Since less game balls are paid out than the game balls paid out for the winning prize balls, the rate of pitching out during the special prize can be suppressed. In addition, since the rate of pitching during the special prize can be suppressed, the game arcade can adjust the nails and the like in the game area 7 so that the game balls can easily start and enter the starting winning opening 13.
[0128]
In addition, when the state is controlled to the big hit state, the upper limit number of the memorized start winning memory is increased, and the nails and the like in the game area 7 are adjusted so that the game ball can easily start and win in the start winning hole 13. Therefore, the start winning rate can be increased during the big hit state. Further, the game area 7 can be adjusted so that the game ball can easily start and win in the start winning opening 13, and the start winning rate can be increased during the big hit state, so that the player can reduce the stored start winning number. The advantage of the pachinko gaming machine 1b, which makes it easy to increase and makes it easy to generate a big hit state again based on the start winning memory stored at the end of the big hit state, can be utilized.
[0129]
In addition, as shown in S34 of FIG. 5, when it is determined that the number of memorized start winnings exceeds a predetermined number of judgments during the big hit state, one game ball is paid out to the winning ball started. . For this reason, the rate of pitching out during the special prize can be further suppressed, so that the game arcade can further adjust the nails and the like in the game area 7 so that the game balls can easily start and enter the starting winning opening 13.
[0130]
Further, as shown in S1 to S3 in FIG. 3, in addition to the detection result of the game ball that has won the starting winning opening 13, the detection result of the game ball that has won the starting winning opening 15 provided with the electric accessory 12 Based on this, up to a predetermined upper limit number of start winning prize memories that have not been used for executing the variable display are stored. Further, as shown in S21 of FIG. 4, when the control to make the big hit state is performed, the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 is set to the open state in a mode more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. Is performed.
[0131]
This makes it easier for game balls to enter the starting winning opening 15 provided with the electric accessory 12 during the big hit state, so that the starting winning rate can be further increased during the big hit state, and the player can use the stored starting win rate. It becomes easier to further increase the number of wins stored, and it is possible to further utilize the characteristics of the pachinko gaming machine 1b that the big hit state is likely to occur again based on the start winning memory stored at the end of the big hit state. In addition, since the big hit state is easily generated again based on the start winning prize memory stored at the end of the big hit state, a sense of expectation can be given to the player.
[0132]
Next, modifications and features of the above-described embodiment will be enumerated below.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot is in the big hit state, the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 is continuously controlled from the closed state to the open state. The winning combination is not limited to this, but is not limited to this. When the jackpot is in the big hit state, the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 is intermittently controlled from the closed state to the open state. The game ball 15 may be in a state where it is easier to win than in the normal game state. In other words, the start winning opening 15 may be controlled to be more advantageous for the player than in the normal gaming state when the big hit state is set. This makes it easier for game balls to enter the starting winning opening 15 than in the normal gaming state, and the starting winning is facilitated, thereby increasing the upper limit of the memorized starting winning memory and increasing the interest in the game. It is possible to effectively utilize the characteristics of pachinko gaming machines which improve pachinko machines.
[0133]
(2) In the above-described embodiment, the electric winning combination 15 is provided in the starting winning opening 15, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the electric winning combination 12 may not be provided in the starting winning opening 15. .
[0134]
(3) In the above-described embodiment, the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 is controlled from the closed state to the open state during the big hit state. However, the present invention is not limited to this. During the big hit state, the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 may not be controlled from the closed state to the open state.
[0135]
(4) In the first embodiment described above, when the motorized accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 is in a closed state, the movable piece of the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 and the starting winning gate 14 are connected. Although the game ball is not allowed to pass through, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 is in a closed state, the movable piece of the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 is movable. A game ball may be allowed to pass between the start winning gate 14 and the game.
[0136]
(5) In the second embodiment described above, when the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 is in the closed state, the movable piece of the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 and the starting winning opening 13 are connected. Although the game ball is not allowed to pass through, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 is in a closed state, the movable piece of the electric accessory 12 of the starting winning opening 15 is movable. A game ball may be allowed to pass between the start winning port 13 and the start winning port 13.
[0137]
(6) In the above-described second embodiment, the starting winning opening 15 is provided immediately below the starting winning opening 13. However, the present invention is not limited to this. (For example, it may be provided in the game area 7 on the right side of the variable display device 8).
[0138]
(7) As an example of the game value given to the player according to the winning, the prize ball has been described as an example, but the game value is not limited to this. For example, the game value may be a coin (medal), cash, premium, or the like. Alternatively, it may be a score (point, credit) that does not require a mechanism for physically paying out game values. As the ball game machine that gives a score (point, credit), for example, a ball filled in the game machine is configured to circulate through a circulation path in the game machine and be used for ball game, An enclosed ball game machine (pachinko game machine) configured to be given points according to the winning of the game, and a counting and collecting mechanism for counting and collecting the balls given to the player by winning etc. are provided. A credit-type ball game machine (pachinko game machine) configured to give credits equivalent to the number of balls in exchange for the collection of the balls can be exemplified.
[0139]
(8) The embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a control circuit including various control boards in the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing processing contents of a start winning processing.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of a special symbol control process.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a processing content of a start winning payout processing.
FIG. 6 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a configuration of a control circuit including various control boards in a pachinko gaming machine according to a second embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1a, 1b Pachinko gaming machine, 7 gaming area, 9 special symbol display section, 13 starting winning opening, 13a starting opening switch, 14 starting winning gate, 15 starting winning opening, 15a starting opening switch, 53 gaming control microcomputer, 55 RAM, 97 prize ball payout device, 370 microcomputer for payout control.

Claims (5)

A variation display device for driving a game ball into a game area to play a game, performing variation display of identification information according to establishment of a starting condition based on detection of a start winning ball, and deriving and displaying a display result of the variation display. Ball game machine having
A start winning area provided in the game area, in which the game ball can win,
Starting prize ball detecting means for detecting a game ball that has won the start prize area as the start prize ball,
Starting winning storage means for storing up to a predetermined upper limit the establishment of the starting conditions not yet used for the execution of the fluctuation display, based on a detection result by the starting winning ball detecting means,
When a display result of the variable display on the variable display device becomes a predetermined specific display mode, a specific game control unit that performs control to set a specific game state advantageous to a player,
When the specific game control unit is controlled to the specific game state, a start storage number increasing unit that increases an upper limit number of satisfaction of the start condition stored by the start winning storage unit,
Judging means for judging whether or not the number of fulfillment of the starting conditions stored by the starting winning storing means exceeds a predetermined judging number when the specific game control means is controlling to the specific game state. When,
Game value providing means for providing a game value that can be used for the game in accordance with the winning of the game ball,
Means for controlling the game value providing means, wherein when the determination means determines that the number of fulfillment of the starting conditions exceeds the predetermined determination number, the determination is made with respect to the starting winning ball. Means for giving a game value less than the game value given to the starting winning ball when it is determined by the means that the number of fulfillment of the starting conditions does not exceed the predetermined determination number. And a control device. The game value providing control means corresponds to one game ball with respect to the starting winning ball when the determining means determines that the number of fulfillment of the starting conditions exceeds the predetermined determination number. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game value is controlled to be given. A variable winning ball device that is provided in the game area and is changeable to a second state that is disadvantageous to the player or a first state that is advantageous to the player, and the game ball can win.
The starting winning ball detection means, further detects a game ball winning the variable winning ball device as the starting winning ball,
When the control for setting the specific game state is being performed by the specific game control means, the first winning game is performed in a manner more advantageous to the player than the normal game state different from the specific game state, by changing the variable winning ball device to the first game state. 3. The ball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a variable winning ball device control means for performing control for setting a state. A variable winning prize ball device provided in the game area, which can be changed to a second state disadvantageous to the player or a first state advantageous to the player, and in which the game ball can win;
Further comprising a variable winning ball detecting means for detecting a game ball winning the variable winning ball device as the starting winning ball,
The start winning prize storage means, based on the detection result by the variable prize ball detecting means, in addition to the detection result by the starting prize ball detecting means, the starting condition of the starting condition not yet used for the execution of the variable display. The establishment is stored up to the predetermined upper limit number,
When the control for setting the specific game state is being performed by the specific game control means, the first winning game is performed in a manner more advantageous to the player than the normal game state different from the specific game state, by changing the variable winning ball device to the first game state. 3. The ball game machine according to claim 1, further comprising a variable winning ball device control means for performing control for setting a state. The variable winning prize ball device control means, when being controlled to the specific game state by the specific game control means, the start condition stored by the start prize storage means reaches the increased upper limit number. The ball game machine according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the variable winning ball device is controlled to the first state until the first state.

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