JP2005110711A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve attractiveness while allowing a player to have a room for the selection of game states. <P>SOLUTION: During the execution of a special game on the occasion of a big win, the frequency of shortening time is set temporarily (S360 and S362) in a time shortening mode, to which a shift is made at the moment when the special game is ended, based on the frequency of winning a major prize winning slot and a table for setting the frequency of shortening the time. On the table for setting the frequency of shortening the time, the frequency of shortening the time is set to such an extent that enables the player to expect the acquiring of the frequency of winning, lacking as compared with a predicted frequency of winning the major prize winning slot. The probability at which the big win occurs in the time shortening mode is calculated to match the frequency of shortening the time set temporarily (S364) and a time shortening conditions display command for displaying the time shortening frequency, the probability of generating the big win, or the like, is transmitted when the winning of the major prize winning slot with a game ball does not occur for a specified period of time (S366 and S368). The game is shifted to the time shortening mode under the set time shortening frequency upon the end of the special game involved. This can improve the attractiveness while allowing the player to have the room for the selection of the game states. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that performs a predetermined special game in a special gaming state.

Conventionally, as this type of gaming machine, a pachinko machine or the like that starts a symbol change display as a game ball enters a start winning opening or the like and performs a jackpot lottery is generally known (for example, a patent) Reference 1). In this pachinko machine, in addition to the normal game state, the game is played using a game mode such as a probability variation mode in which the jackpot probability is higher than usual and a short time mode in which it is easy to enter the starting winning opening. .
JP 2003-000886 A

  In the above-described gaming machines, various gaming states such as a probability variation mode and a short-time mode are used to improve the interest. However, such gaming states are set based on the specifications of the gaming machine (for example, specific The game may become monotonous because the player gets used to it repeatedly as the game is repeated).

  One of the objects of the gaming machine of the present invention is to give a player room for selecting a gaming state. Also. One of the objects of the gaming machine of the present invention is to improve interest.

  The gaming machine of the present invention adopts the following means in order to achieve at least a part of the above-described object.

Means 1. The gaming machine of the present invention is
A gaming machine that performs a predetermined special game in a special gaming state,
A game state setting means for setting a game state after the end of the special game based on a comparison between the execution result of the special game and a scheduled execution result expected in the special game;
Control means for controlling the gaming machine so as to be in the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means after the end of the special game;
A gaming machine comprising

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the gaming state after the end of the special game is set based on the comparison between the execution result of the special game and the scheduled execution result expected in the special game. Therefore, the game state after the end of the special game can be changed according to the execution result of the special game. As a result, it is possible to give the player room for selection of the gaming state and to improve the interest. Here, examples of the “predetermined special game” include a jackpot game that is played at the time of a jackpot.

  Mean 2. The gaming machine according to means 1, wherein the gaming state setting means is means for setting a gaming condition of a predetermined gaming mode as a gaming state after the end of the special game, and the control means is the set gaming condition. A gaming machine which is means for controlling the gaming machine to be in the predetermined gaming mode according to the above. If it carries out like this, the game conditions of a predetermined | prescribed game mode can be set according to the comparison with the execution result of a special game, and a scheduled execution result.

  Means 3. The gaming machine according to means 2, wherein the gaming condition is an ending condition for ending the predetermined gaming mode. In this way, an end condition can be set as a game condition for the predetermined game mode.

  Means 4. The gaming machine according to means 3, wherein the gaming machine performs a lottery based on establishment of a start condition and performs the special game when the result of the lottery is successful, and the end condition is the lottery Is the number of executions of If it carries out like this, the frequency | count of execution of a lottery can be set as a game condition of a predetermined | prescribed game mode.

  Means 5. 5. The gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to 4, wherein the gaming machine comprises game mode selection means for selecting a gaming mode after the end of the special game based on a predetermined condition, and the gaming state setting means is the gaming machine. A gaming machine which is means for setting a game condition of the predetermined game mode when the predetermined game mode is selected by the mode selection means. In this way, it is possible to set the game conditions according to the comparison between the execution result of the special game and the scheduled execution result only when a predetermined game mode is selected as the game mode after the end of the special game. That is, it is possible to limit the game modes that are the targets for setting the game conditions according to the execution result of the special game.

  Means 6. The gaming machine according to any one of means 2 to 5, wherein the gaming machine performs a lottery based on establishment of a start condition and performs the special game when the lottery result is a hit, and the predetermined machine The gaming mode is a gaming mode in which the start condition is more easily established than usual. In this way, it is possible to set a game mode in which a start condition is easily established as a game state after the end of the special game.

  Mean 7 The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the gaming machine includes a starting entrance that establishes the starting condition when a game medium enters, and the predetermined game mode is set to the starting entrance more than usual. A gaming machine that is an easy-to-enter game mode. If it carries out like this, the game mode which is easy to enter a start entrance can be set as a game state after completion | finish of a special game. Here, examples of the “game mode that makes it easy to enter the starting entrance” include, for example, the “short-time mode” in which the opening / closing member (such as a tulip) of the start winning opening is easily opened in the first type of pachinko machine. it can.

  Means 8. 8. The gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 7, wherein the game state setting means includes a number of balls entered into a predetermined winning port in the special game and a ball entering the predetermined winning port expected in the special game. A gaming machine which is means for setting a gaming state after the end of the special game based on a comparison of the number with a planned number. In this way, the gaming state can be set according to the comparison between the number of balls entered into the predetermined winning opening and the planned number. Here, the “predetermined winning opening” can include, for example, a large winning opening that opens and closes when the jackpot is reached. In this case, the “scheduled number of winning balls” is the number of winning holes in one round. For example, a value obtained by multiplying the maximum number of winning prizes and the maximum number of rounds in the case of a big win.

  Means 9. The gaming machine according to means 8, wherein the gaming state setting means tends to be more advantageous to the player as the number of balls entered into the predetermined winning opening is smaller than the predetermined number of balls entering into the predetermined winning opening. A gaming machine which is means for setting a gaming state after the special game is finished. In this way, it is possible to set a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player as the number of balls entered into the predetermined winning opening becomes insufficient from the planned number.

  Means 10. The gaming machine according to the means 8 or 9 according to the means 5 or 6, wherein the gaming state setting means calculates a number of balls entered into the predetermined winning port from a predetermined number of balls entered into the predetermined winning port. The deviation between the reduced shortage number of balls and the expected value of the number of balls entering the predetermined winning opening after the end of the special game until the end of the predetermined game mode is within a predetermined range. A gaming machine which is means for setting an end condition of the predetermined game mode. In this way, it is possible to set a predetermined game mode end condition to such an extent that the number of incoming balls that is less than planned during a special game can be expected during the continuation of the predetermined game mode after the special game ends.

  Means 11. The gaming machine according to any one of means 8 to 10, further comprising valuable value determining means for determining a valuable value input from a player, wherein the gaming state setting means sends the determined valuable value to the predetermined winning award. A gaming machine which is a means for setting the game condition of the predetermined game mode by converting the number of entered balls into the number of entered balls and adding the converted number of entered balls to the planned number of entered balls. In this way, it is possible to set the game conditions for a predetermined game mode in consideration of the input valuable value. Here, examples of the “valuable value” include various valuable values that can be converted into the number of game media such as cash and prepaid cards.

  Means 12. A gaming machine according to any one of means 8 to 11, wherein counting means for counting the number of balls entered into the predetermined winning opening during execution of the special game, the number of balls entered and the number of balls entered A gaming machine comprising: game condition provisional setting means for temporarily setting a game condition of the predetermined game mode based on comparison with a scheduled number; and information display means for displaying information including at least the provisional game condition. In this way, it is possible to display the game conditions of a predetermined game mode that is provisionally set according to the number of balls entered into the predetermined prize opening during the special game. As a result, the player can grasp the game state after the end of the special game at the current time, and can more appropriately select the game state after the end of the special game.

  Means 13. 12. The gaming machine according to claim 12, wherein the information display means is based on the number of balls entered into the predetermined prize opening and the provisional game condition in addition to the provisional game condition of the predetermined game mode. A gaming machine which is means for displaying information including a probability of entering a special gaming state from the end of the special game to the end of the predetermined game mode. By doing this, it is possible to display the number of entered balls and the probability of entering a special gaming state during the continuation of a predetermined gaming mode.

  Means 14. 14. The gaming machine according to means 12 or 13, wherein the information display means includes the provisionally set gaming condition on condition that a continuation time in a state where there is no entry into the predetermined winning opening has reached a predetermined time. A gaming machine that is a means of displaying information. By doing this, it is possible to display information such as temporarily set game conditions only when there is no predetermined amount of time for entering a predetermined winning opening. That is, information such as temporarily set game conditions can be displayed only when it can be determined that the player is not willing to enter a predetermined winning opening.

  Means 15. 15. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Here, the pachinko machine may be a model referred to as a so-called first type, second type, or third type, but may be a model other than these as long as it is provided with each means.

  Means 16. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 6, wherein the gaming machine is a slot machine. Here, the slot machine includes, for example, an A type (a big bonus game is a set of 30 small role games and 3 JAC games), and a B type (a big bonus game is 30 small role games and a JAC game). There are 2 types), C type (types with single bonuses frequently), A type and C type multifunction devices, B type and C type multifunction devices, etc. There may be a slot machine other than these types.

  Means 17. 15. A gaming machine according to any one of means 1 to 14, wherein the gaming machine is a fusion machine obtained by fusing a pachinko machine and a slot machine. Here, examples of the compound machine include a slot machine that uses a game ball instead of a medal as a game medium.

  As described in the means 15 to 17, the gaming machine of the present invention can include a pachinko machine, a slot machine, a fusion machine in which the pachinko machine and the slot machine are fused, and the like. It can also be applied to gaming machines.

  Next, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described using examples.

  FIG. 1 is an external view of a pachinko machine 20 that functions as a gaming machine as an embodiment of the present invention as seen from the front, and FIG. 2 is a configuration diagram showing an outline of the configuration of a gaming board 30 of the pachinko machine 20. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating the electrical connection of the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 20 according to the embodiment has a game board 30 covered with glass fitted in a front frame 22, an upper receiving tray 24 and a lower receiving tray 26 for storing game balls, and a game ball. A launch knob 28 for launching to the board 30 and a main control device 70 (see FIG. 3) for controlling the entire pachinko machine 20 are provided. Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 20 is attached with a CR unit 92 that identifies the balance of the prepaid card inputted by the player and instructs the pachinko machine 20 to pay out the game ball. .

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 30 includes a normal symbol display device 32 arranged at the upper center of the game board 30, and a normal symbol start that detects the passage of the game ball respectively arranged on the left and right sides of the game board 30. Normal symbol display device operation gates 34a and 34b having mouth switches 36a and 36b, a special symbol display device 40 arranged below the normal symbol display device 32, and a game ball arranged below the special symbol display device 40 A start opening 42 having a special symbol start opening switch 44 for detecting the winning of a prize, a tulip-type ordinary electric accessory 46 which is attached to the start opening 42 and can be opened and closed, and a large opening which can be opened and closed. A winning port 50, four normal winning ports 60a to 60d arranged at the left and right lower portions of the game board 30, and an out port 69 for collecting game balls that have not entered any of the winning ports are provided.

  The normal symbol display device 32 includes symbols “a” and “x” 32a and 32b which are displayed in a variable manner by switching lighting of a lamp (not shown) provided behind, and symbols “a” and “x” 32a, And four normal symbol variation holding lamps 33a to 33d arranged on the upper side of 32b. The symbols 32a and 32b of “O” and “X” are displayed in a variable manner when a game ball is detected to have passed through the normal symbol display device operation gates 34a and 34b, for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). After the variable display, the variable display is ended in a state in which one of the symbols “o” and “x” 32a and 32b is lit. The normal symbol fluctuation holding lamps 33a to 33d pass the normal symbol display device operation gates 34a and 34b while the normal symbol display device 32 displays the fluctuations of the symbols “O” and “X” 32a and 32b. By turning on one by one from the left side every time, and every time the fluctuation display of the symbols 32a and 32b of “O” and “X” by the normal symbol display device 32 is started, it is turned off in the reverse order of lighting. The number of times that the game ball has passed through the normal symbol display device operation gates 34a and 34b during the variable display is shown as the number of hold times up to four times.

  The tulip-type ordinary electric accessory 46 provided at the start opening 42 opens the tulip for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) when the variation display by the normal symbol display device 32 stops at the symbol 32a. It is structured as a thing.

  The special symbol display device 40 is configured as a display device such as a liquid crystal display, and the display content is controlled by the display control device 90 shown in FIG. As illustrated in FIG. 4, the special symbol display device 40 normally displays three symbols L, M, and R, which are composed of characters and numbers, and the game ball starts. These three symbols L, M, and R are variably displayed when it is detected that a winning is made in the mouth 42. When the predetermined fluctuation time is over, the three symbols L, M, and R are stopped in the order of symbol L, symbol R, and symbol M, and the symbols L, M, and R match. Sometimes a special game video is displayed as a big hit. An example of the special game moving image is shown in FIG.

  The game board 30 is provided with four special symbol variation holding lamps 41 a to 41 d between the normal symbol display device 32 and the special symbol display device 40. The special symbol variation holding lamps 41a to 41d are used for the game ball to start the opening 42 during the variation display of the three symbols L, M, and R by the special symbol display device 40 and during the display of the special game animation. Each time a prize is won, the lights are turned on one by one in order from the left side, and each time the three symbols L, M, and R are displayed by the special symbol display device 40, the lights are turned off in the reverse order of lighting. The number of balls won in the starting port 42 during the variable display or during the display of the special game moving image is shown as the number of reserved balls up to four.

  The special winning opening 50 is normally closed so as not to accept game balls, and a 10-count switch 54 (see FIG. 3) for counting the winnings of the gaming balls and a V zone provided in the center of the special winning opening 50. A V count switch 58 (see FIG. 3) for detecting that a game ball has won is attached to 56. When the big winning opening 50 is a big hit, an open state in which a game ball is easily received and a normal closed state are repeated by the special winning opening driving device 52 shown in FIG. 3 as a special game. More specifically, when 10 game balls have been won at the open big winning opening 50 by the 10-count switch 54 or when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) has elapsed since entering the open state. One round is completed and the special winning opening 50 is closed, and up to 15 rounds are repeated on condition that the game ball that has won the special winning opening 50 passes through the V zone 56 during this round.

  In addition to this, the game board 30 includes a rail 62 that guides the launched game ball on an arc, lamp windmills 64a and 64b arranged on the left and right shoulders that lead to the center of the game board 30, and a normal symbol display device operation gate. A total of eight indicators 68a to 68h attached to both sides of the windmills 66a and 66b and the special symbol display device 40 arranged in the vicinity of 34a and 34b are also attached. In addition, illustration was abbreviate | omitted about the several nail which guides and plays a game ball and raises the game property.

  The main controller 70 is configured as a microcomputer centered on a CPU 72. In addition to a power supply circuit 73 that supplies power to the CPU 72, a ROM 74 that stores processing programs, a RAM 76 that temporarily stores data, a predetermined data A clock circuit 78 that outputs a rectangular wave having a frequency and an input / output processing circuit 80 are connected by a bus 82. The main controller 70 includes a winning signal from the normal symbol starting port switches 36a and 36b, a starting signal from the special symbol starting port switch 44, a count signal from the 10-count switch 54, a V signal from the V-count switch 58, Input signals from other input / output devices 88 such as a winning switch and a winning ball count switch are input via the input / output processing circuit 80. Further, the main control device 70 receives a drive signal to the normal symbol display device 32, a drive signal to the special prize opening drive device 52, the normal symbol fluctuation holding lamps 33a to 33d, the special symbol fluctuation holding lamps 41a to 41d, and the indicator 68a. To 68h, a driving signal to the ordinary electric accessory 46, a control signal to the voice control device 84 to which the speaker 86 is connected, and a display control device 90 that controls display of the special symbol display device 40 A control signal, a drive signal to other input / output devices 88 such as a prize ball control device that controls payout of prize balls, and the like are output via an input / output processing circuit 80.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 20 thus configured will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a main routine executed by the main controller 70. This routine is repeatedly executed every predetermined time (for example, every 2 msec).

  When the main routine is executed, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 performs the start winning process (step S100) illustrated in FIG. 7, the variation start process (step S102) illustrated in FIG. 8, and the variation end process illustrated in FIG. (Step S104), the counter update process (step S106) illustrated in FIG. 10 is executed, and then the lost symbol counter update process (step S108) illustrated in FIG. 11 is repeatedly executed. For ease of explanation, first, the counter update process and the lost symbol counter update process will be described, and then other processes will be described.

  In the counter update process, as shown in FIG. 10, the CPU 72 of the main controller 70 executes a process of incrementing each of the internal random number counter C1, the reach random number counter C2, the winning symbol counter C3, and the variation pattern counter C4. (Step S240). The internal random number counter C1 is a counter used when determining whether or not it is a big hit. In the embodiment, 0 to 599 are incremented by 1 in order. The reach random number counter C2 is a counter used when determining whether or not a reach game is to be performed. In the embodiment, the reach random number counter C2 is incremented by 1 in order from 0 to 11. When the winning symbol counter C3 determines the symbols (winning symbols) at the time of the fluctuation stop of the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right that are variably displayed on the special symbol display device 40 at the time of the big hit In this embodiment, 0 to 11 are incremented by 1 in order. The variation pattern counter C4 is a counter that is used to determine a pattern for variably displaying the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right of the special symbol display device 40. Are sequentially incremented by one. When each counter is updated in this way, each counter is stored in a counter buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76 (step S242), and the counter update process is terminated.

  In the lost symbol counter update process, as shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 first executes a process of incrementing the lost symbol left counter Cl (step S250). The lost symbol left counter Cl is the left of the three symbols L, M, and R at the time when the fluctuation is stopped (lost symbol) which is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 40 at the time of losing. The counter is used when determining the symbol L. In the embodiment, the counter is incremented by 1 in order from 0 to the number obtained by subtracting the value 1 from the number of symbols. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the lost symbol left counter Cl is 0 (step S252). If the lost symbol left counter Cl is 0, the lost symbol right counter Cr is incremented (step S254). The lost symbol right counter Cr is the right of the three symbols L, M, and R at the time when the fluctuation is stopped (lost symbol) that is variably displayed on the special symbol display device 40 at the time of losing. In the embodiment, the counter R is incremented by 1 in order from 0 to the number obtained by subtracting the value 1 in the same manner as the lost symbol left counter Cl. Similarly, it is determined whether or not the lost symbol right counter Cr is 0 (step S256). If the lost symbol right counter Cr is 0, the lost symbol counter Cm is incremented (step S258). Here, the losing symbol counter Cm is a symbol when the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right, which are variably displayed on the special symbol display device 40 when losing, are stopped (losing symbol). The counter is used when determining the symbol M of the symbols, and in the embodiment, in the same way as the lost symbol left counter Cl and the lost symbol right counter Cr, the value from 0 to the number obtained by subtracting 1 from the number of symbols in order. Increment by one.

  When each of the lost symbol counters Cl, Cr, Cm is incremented, or when it is determined in step S252 that the lost symbol left counter Cl is not 0, or when it is determined in step S256 that the lost symbol right counter Cr is not 0. Determines whether the lost symbol left counter Cl and the lost symbol right counter Cr match (step S260). When the lost symbol left counter Cl and the lost symbol right counter Cr do not match, the lost symbol counters Cl, Cm, Cr are stored in the lost symbol buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76 (step S262), and this routine is executed. finish. On the other hand, when the losing symbol left counter Cl and the losing symbol right counter Cr match, it is determined whether or not the losing symbol counter Cm also matches (step S264). When the lost symbol left counter Cl and the lost symbol right counter Cr match but the lost symbol counter Cm is different, the lost symbol counters Cl, Cm, Cr are stored in the lost reach symbol buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76. (Step S266), this routine is finished. When all the lost symbol counters Cl, Cm, and Cr match, this routine is not performed because the lost symbol counters Cl, Cm, and Cr are not stored in the lost symbol buffer or the lost reach symbol buffer. finish.

  This lost symbol counter update process is repeatedly performed during the idle time until the main routine is executed every elapse of a predetermined time, as can be understood from the flowchart of the main routine illustrated in FIG. Accordingly, other counters such as the internal random number counter C1 and the reach random number counter C2 count up each time the main routine is executed, whereas the lost symbol left counter Cl is added to the loop every time the main routine is executed. Counts up every time a process is executed.

  In the start winning process, as shown in FIG. 7, the CPU 72 of the main controller 70 first determines whether or not the game ball has won the start opening 42 (step S200). This determination can be made based on whether or not the special symbol start port switch 44 is turned on. If it is determined that the game ball has won the start opening 42, it is checked whether or not the number N of retained balls is less than 4 (step S202). As described above, in the embodiment, the number of reserved balls is up to four.

  When the number of reserved balls N is less than 4, the number of reserved balls N is counted up and one of the special symbol variation holding lamps 41a to 41d is lit in order from the left (steps S204 and S206). The internal random number counter value, the reach random number counter value, the winning symbol counter value, and the lost symbol counter value stored in the buffer set in the predetermined area of the RAM 76 in S242 or the lost symbol counter updating process S262 in FIG. Stored in the first area of the free storage area of the reserved ball storage area set in the predetermined area (step S208). An example of the structure of the reserved ball storage area is shown in FIG. As shown in the figure, the holding ball storage area is composed of one execution area and four holding areas that can store an internal random number counter value, a reach random number counter value, a winning symbol counter value, and a lost symbol counter value one by one. ing.

  After the processing for storing each counter value in the reserved ball storage area is completed, when it is determined in step S200 that no game ball has won the start opening 42, or in step S202, the number N of reserved balls is less than 4. If not, it is determined whether or not the number of reserved balls N is greater than 0 (step S210), and three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right are changed by the special symbol display device 40. It is determined whether it is being displayed or whether it is a big hit (step S212). When the number of reserved balls N is not 0, and the special symbol display device 40 is neither in a variable display nor in a big hit, the value 1 is set in the change permission flag F1 (step S214), this routine is terminated, and the held ball When the number N is 0, the special symbol display device 40 is in a variable display, or is in a big hit, this routine is terminated without setting the change permission flag F1.

  In the change start process, as shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 first executes a process of determining whether or not the change permission flag F1 is 1 (step S220). When the variation permission flag F1 is not a value 1, whether the number of reserved balls N is a value 0, or the special symbols display device 40 is displaying three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right, or a big hit It is determined that it is in any case, and this routine is terminated.

  When the fluctuation permission flag F1 is 1, the special symbol fluctuation holding lamps 41a to 41d are turned off one by one from the right (step S222), the number N of reserved balls is decremented by a value 1 (step S224), and the stored balls are stored. A process for shifting the data stored in the area is performed (step S226). This data shift process is a process for shifting the data stored in the four reserved areas of the reserved ball storage area illustrated in FIG. 12 by one block to the execution area side. That is, this is a process of moving the data in the reserved area A to the execution area, the data in the reserved area B to the reserved area A, the data in the reserved area C to the reserved area B, and the data in the reserved area D to the reserved area C.

  Next, after the three symbols L, M, and R of the left, middle, and right are variably displayed on the special symbol display device 40, the stop symbol command for setting the symbol when the variable display is stopped and the left by the special symbol display device 40, A display command determination process including the middle and right three pattern L, M, and R variation pattern commands is performed (step S227), and the determined display command is displayed via the input / output processing circuit 80. (Step S228), the variation permission flag F1 is set to 0 (step S229), and this routine is terminated. Upon receiving the display command, the display control device 90 displays the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right of the special symbol display device 40 in accordance with the variation pattern command of the display commands, and confirms later. When the command is received, the fluctuation display of the three symbols L, M and R on the left, middle and right of the special symbol display device 40 is stopped according to the stop symbol command. Note that the display command determination process in step S227 is performed using the flowchart illustrated in FIG.

  In the display command determination process, as shown in FIG. 13, the CPU 72 of the main controller 70 first determines whether or not the value of the internal random number counter C1 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is a big hit ( Step S300). The jackpot determination is performed by determining whether the value of the internal random number counter C1 is a jackpot value, for example, “7” or “307”. In the embodiment, since the internal random number counter C1 sequentially counts up from 0 to 599, the jackpot probability is 1/300. If it is determined that the game is a big hit, the value of the winning symbol counter C3 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is set to the stop symbol command (step S310), and the variation stored in the RAM 76 from various reach patterns. Based on the value of the pattern counter C4, one of the reach patterns is selected, and a big hit fluctuation pattern command determination process of setting the pattern as a fluctuation pattern command is performed (step S312), and this routine is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S300 that it is not a big hit, it is determined whether or not the value of the reach random number counter C2 stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area is a reach hit (step S302). This reach determination is performed by determining whether or not the value of the reach random number counter C2 is a value per reach, for example, “7”. In the embodiment, the reach random number counter C2 is sequentially counted up from 0 to 11, so the probability per reach is 1/12. When it is determined that the reach is reached, the values of the lost symbol counters Cl, Cm, Cr stored in the lost reach symbol buffer set in a predetermined area of the RAM 76 are set as stop symbol commands (step S320), and various reach patterns are set. The change pattern command determination process at the time of loss reach is performed in which one of the reach patterns is selected based on the value of the change pattern counter C4 stored in the RAM 76 and the pattern is set as the change pattern command (step S322). This routine is terminated. If it is determined in step S302 that it is not per reach, the values of the lost symbol counters Cl, Cm, Cr stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area are set as stop symbol commands (step S330). Variation pattern (for example, after the variation display of the three symbols L, M, and R on the left, middle, and right is started, the left symbol L is stopped after 7 seconds, the right symbol R is stopped after 8 seconds, and after 9 seconds. The pattern in which the middle symbol M is stopped) is set in the variation pattern command (step S332), and this routine is terminated.

  In the change end process, as illustrated in FIG. 9, the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 first determines whether or not the jackpot is being hit (step S230). Here, the big hit includes the middle of the special game at the time of the big hit and the middle of the predetermined time after the special game ends. The predetermined time after the end of the special game is set as, for example, the time required for adjusting each state of the pachinko machine 20. If it is determined that the jackpot is not being hit, it is determined whether or not the variation time in the variation pattern has ended (step S232). As described in the variation start process, this process is performed by determining whether the time has elapsed since each variation pattern has a variation time set for each pattern. When the fluctuation time is over, the stop symbol set for stopping and confirming the fluctuation display is transmitted as a confirmation command to the display control device 90 (step S234), and it is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a big hit. (Step S235). Since the determination of the jackpot is performed in the display command determination process (FIG. 13) in step S227 in the variation start process, the determination result may be used or stored in the execution area of the reserved ball storage area. The determination may be made using the value of the internal random number counter C1.

  When it is determined that the jackpot is determined, it is further determined whether or not the winning symbol is a symbol that shifts to the probability variation mode (step S236). When the symbol is a symbol that shifts to the probability variation mode, the value of the probability variation flag F2 is determined. 1 is set, and if the symbol is not a symbol that shifts to the probability variation mode, a value 0 is set to the probability variation flag F2 (steps S237 and S238). Here, the probability variation mode is a game that is held on hand, such as until the next jackpot, the jackpot probability is higher than normal (for example, 1/60) and the time for opening the tulip of the ordinary electric accessory 46 is increased. It is a game mode that can be expected to win big hits without reducing balls. The determination as to whether or not the symbol shifts to the probability variation mode is made by determining whether the value of the winning symbol counter C3 is a value of the probability variation mode, for example, “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”, This is done by determining whether it is “11”. In the embodiment, since the winning symbol counter C3 sequentially counts up from 0 to 11, the probability of shifting to the probability variation mode when the jackpot is ½. Then, the jackpot execution command is transmitted to the display control device 90, the big winning opening driving device 52, etc. (step S239), and this routine is finished. If it is determined in step S230 that the jackpot is being hit, if it is determined in step S232 that the variation time has not ended, or if it is determined that the jackpot determination in step S236 is not a jackpot, this routine is terminated after the determination. To do.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a time-shortening condition update display process executed by the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 during execution of the special game performed at the time of the big hit. This process is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 seconds) when the value 0 is set in the probability variation flag F2 (that is, when the transition to the probability variation mode is not performed after the special game is finished). . In the time reduction condition display process, as shown in the figure, first, a process of acquiring the value of the number M of winning prizes won in the big winning opening 50 by the time when this process is executed is executed (step S360). The winning number M is counted by the main control device 70 based on a count signal from a 10-count switch 54 attached to the special winning opening 50 and is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 76. In the process of step S370, the value of the winning number M is read from a predetermined area of the RAM 76.

  Then, based on the acquired number M of winnings, the time reduction number n in the time reduction mode to be shifted when the special game is ended at the present time is provisionally set (step S362). Here, the time-saving mode is a game mode in which it can be expected to play a game without reducing the number of game balls on hand, such as the time for which the tulip of the ordinary electric accessory 46 is opened until the end condition is satisfied. The number of time reductions n is set as an end condition from the transition to the time reduction mode to the end of the time reduction mode, and the number of times the special symbol display device 40 displays the variation of the symbols after the transition to the time reduction mode. When the number of times has reached the number of time reductions n, the time reduction mode is terminated. In the embodiment, the temporary setting of the number of working hours n is, in the embodiment, the relationship between the number of winnings M and the number of working hours n is determined in advance and stored in the ROM 74 or the like as a time setting table. The number of times n was derived. An example of the time reduction count setting table is shown in FIG. The short time setting table is set based on the equation (1). In equation (1), k is the planned number of winnings k to the big winning opening 50 during the execution of the special game, and the upper limit winning number and the special game as a closing condition for closing the big winning opening 50 in one round. Calculated by multiplying by the maximum number of rounds. In the embodiment, since the upper limit number of winnings in one round is 10 and the maximum number of special games is 15 rounds, the value of the planned winning number k is 150. Moreover, p is a jackpot probability, and in the embodiment, as described above, it is 1/300. Therefore, the left side of the equation (1) indicates an insufficient number of winnings obtained by subtracting the actual winning number M from the planned winning number k to the big winning opening 50, and the right side is in the time reduction mode (special symbol display device 40). The number of times the symbol is displayed in a variable time) is a value obtained by multiplying the probability of winning a bonus and the planned number of winnings k. The value is shown. In the time reduction number setting table, the time reduction number n is set for each appropriate range of the winning number M with reference to the winning number M and the time reduction number n satisfying the equation (1). In other words, the number of time reductions n is set to such an extent that it can be expected that a shortage number of winnings compared to the planned number of winnings k is obtained in the time-saving mode after the end of the special game.

  In this way, if the current time reduction mode n in the time reduction mode is temporarily set, the probability of winning a big hit during the time reduction mode with the temporarily set time reduction number n is calculated (step S364). This probability can be calculated using a part of the right side of Equation (1) described above. When it is determined that the winning of the game ball in the big winning opening 50 is not a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds), information such as the temporarily set number of times n and the probability of winning the calculated jackpot is displayed as a special symbol display device. A time reduction condition display command for display on the display 40 is transmitted to the display control device 90 (steps S366 and S368), and this routine is terminated. Here, it is considered that the information such as the number of time reductions n is displayed only when there is no winning in the big winning opening 50 for a predetermined time, because the player in this case has no intention to win the big winning opening 50. based on. That is, as the number M of winning prizes at the winning prize opening 50 increases, the number of time reductions n decreases and the probability of winning a big hit during the time reduction mode decreases, so that it is possible to prevent the player from feeling unnecessarily lost. It is. It should be noted that the elapsed time when there is no winning in the special winning opening 50 can be determined based on the presence or absence of a count signal transmitted from the 10-count switch 54. FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of information displayed on the special symbol display device 40 by the display control device 90 that has received the time reduction condition display command. As shown in the figure, the current number of winnings M, the temporarily set number of times n, and the probability of winning a jackpot during the time-saving mode are displayed. In this way, by displaying information such as the number of times n in the time-saving mode at the current time during the execution of the special game, whether to continue the special game as it is or to set the time-saving mode in the temporarily set time n times It gives the player room for choice. Of course, the information displayed on the special symbol display device 40 is not limited to the information illustrated in FIG. 16, and other information may be displayed as long as the temporarily set number of times n is included. Absent.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing an example of the special game end process executed by the CPU 72 of the main control device 70 when the special game is ended. When a special game ends, for example, when a special game is played up to the final round (15 rounds in the embodiment), or when a game ball does not pass through the V zone 56 during a round in the special game. be able to. In the special game ending process, first, as shown in the drawing, it is determined whether or not the number of time reductions n temporarily set in the time reduction condition update display process is 0 (step S370). Then, when the number of time reductions n is 0, the special game ending process is finished as it is, and when the number of time reductions n is not 0, the value 1 is set in the time reduction flag F3 for shifting to the time reduction mode (step S372). The special game end process ends. When the value 1 is set in the hour / short flag F3, the mode shifts to the hour / short mode from the end of the special game until the number of times the special symbol display device 40 displays the variable symbols reaches the hour number n. .

  According to the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment described above, the number of times in the time-saving mode in which the transition is made after the end of the special game based on the number M of winning prizes M to the big prize opening 50 and the time-saving number setting table in the special game when the big hit n can be set. That is, it is possible to set the number of time reductions n that can be expected to be obtained in the time reduction mode after the end of the special game. Therefore, since the game conditions in the short-time mode can be changed according to the execution result of the special game, it is possible to give the player room for selection of the game state and to improve the interest. Further, even if the number M of winnings is less than the planned number of winnings k, not the player's intention, the number of time reductions n is set according to the number of winnings, which reduces the feeling of loss given to the player. be able to. Furthermore, since information such as the number of time reductions in the time reduction mode at the current time is displayed on the special symbol display device 40 during the execution of the special game, the player can grasp the game state after the special game at the current end. Thus, it is possible to more appropriately select the gaming state after the end of the special game. In addition, since the display of information such as the number n of short times at this time is performed only when there is no winning in the big winning opening 50 for a predetermined time, it is intended only for a player who does not intend to win the big winning opening 50. It is possible to prevent the player from feeling unnecessary loss. Furthermore, since the number of time reductions n in the time reduction mode is set only when the transition to the probability variation mode is not performed after the special game ends, it is possible to limit the game mode in which the game conditions are changed according to the execution result of the special game to the time reduction mode. it can.

  In the pachinko machine 20 according to the embodiment, the number of time reductions n is set as the termination condition of the time reduction mode, but other termination conditions may be set, for example, from the transition to the time reduction mode to the end. The elapsed time may be set as an end condition. In addition, any game condition may be set as long as the short-time mode is set. For example, a jackpot probability during the short-time mode may be set. Further, the game mode for changing the game condition in this way is not limited to the short-time mode. For example, when changing to the probability change mode, the game condition (for example, the jackpot probability) of the probability change mode is set according to the winning number M or the like. It is good also as what to do. In addition, various other game states can be set as long as the game state after the end of the special game is changed according to the number M of winning prizes or the planned number k of winning prizes.

  In the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment, the relationship between the number M of winning prizes and the number of time reductions n is predetermined and stored as a time reduction number setting table. However, each time the time reduction number n is temporarily set, the above-described formula (1 ) May be used to calculate the number of time reductions n. In this case, the number of time reductions n can be set in more detail.

  In the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment, the number of hours and hours n is set based on the number M of winning prizes 50 and the hour / times setting table, but the execution result of the special game (number of winning M in the embodiment) As long as the number of time reductions n is set based on the scheduled execution result of the special game (scheduled winning number k in the embodiment), the time reduction number n may be set based on various other information. . For example, it may be based on the number of prize balls and the number of scheduled prize balls during execution of a special game, or may be based on the number of rounds of special game and the number of scheduled rounds (15 rounds in the embodiment).

  In the pachinko machine 20 according to the embodiment, the number of hours and hours n is set based on the number M of winning prizes M to the big winning opening 50 and the hour and hour number setting table. In addition, the payout from the CR unit 92 is performed during execution of the special game. It is also possible to convert the number of game balls instructed to the number of winning prizes to the big winning opening 50 and subtract the converted winning number from the winning number M to set the number of short times n. In this way, the player can make the time saving mode after the end of the special game more advantageous by inputting the prepaid card into the CR unit 92 during the execution of the special game.

  In the pachinko machine 20 according to the embodiment, information such as the shortest number of times n, which is temporarily set, is displayed on the special symbol display device 40 only when there is no winning time at the big winning opening 50 for a predetermined time. Regardless of the winning status, information such as the number of time reductions n may be always displayed. It is also possible that information such as the number of times n is not displayed during execution of the special game. In this case, it is not necessary to temporarily set the number of times n during execution of the special game, and it is assumed that the time number n is set based on the winning number M and the time setting table in the special game end process. Good.

  In the pachinko machine 20 of the embodiment, the time-shortening condition update display processing is executed by the CPU 72 of the main control device 70, but the processing corresponding to this time-shortening condition update display processing may be executed by the display control device 90. I do not care.

  In the embodiment, the pachinko machine 20 which is a pachinko machine of the type belonging to the “first type (seven machine)” has been described as an example, but any game machine that performs a predetermined special game in a special game state may be used. Of course, it can also be applied to pachinko machines of the type belonging to “Type 2 (feathers)” and “Type 3 (rights)”, slot machines, pachinko machines and slot machines. It can also be applied to other gaming machines such as a fused machine.

  The best mode for carrying out the present invention has been described with reference to the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various modifications can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. Of course, it can be implemented in the form.

The external view which looked at the pachinko machine 20 which is one Example of this invention from the front. The block diagram which shows the outline of a structure of the game board 30 of the pachinko machine 20 of an Example. The block diagram which illustrates the electrical connection of the pachinko machine 20 of an Example. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display figure of the special symbol display apparatus 40. FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the special game animation of the special symbol display apparatus 40. FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of a main routine. The flowchart which shows an example of a start winning process. The flowchart which shows an example of a fluctuation | variation start process. The flowchart which shows an example of a change end process. The flowchart which shows an example of a counter update process. The flowchart which shows an example of a loss symbol counter update process. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of a holding ball storage area. The flowchart which shows an example of a display command determination process. The flowchart which shows an example of a time-short condition update display process. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of a time reduction number setting table. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the display information of the special symbol display apparatus 40. FIG. The flowchart which shows an example of a special game completion | finish process.

Explanation of symbols

  20 Pachinko machine, 22 Front frame, 24 Upper tray, 26 Lower tray, 28 Launch knob, 30 Game board, 32 Normal symbol display device, 32a, 32b “O” and “x” symbols, 33a-33d Normal symbol variation hold Lamp, 34a, 34b Normal symbol display device operation gate, 36a, 36b Normal symbol start switch, 40 Special symbol display device, 41a-41d Special symbol change hold lamp, 42 Start port, 44 Special symbol start switch, 46 Normal electric accessory , 50 Grand prize opening, 52 Grand prize opening drive device, 54 10 count switch, 56 V zone, 58 V count switch, 60a-60d Regular prize opening, 62 rail, 64a, 64b lamp windmill, 66a, 66b windmill, 68a- 68h indicator, 69 out port, 70 main controller, 72 CPU, 73 power , 74 ROM, 76 RAM, 78 a clock circuit, 80 output processing circuit, 82 a bus, 84 a voice control unit, 86 a speaker, 88 other input and output devices, 90 display control unit, 92 CR unit.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine that performs a predetermined special game in a special gaming state,
A game state setting means for setting a game state after the end of the special game based on a comparison between the execution result of the special game and a scheduled execution result expected in the special game;
Control means for controlling the gaming machine so as to be in the gaming state set by the gaming state setting means after the end of the special game;
A gaming machine comprising

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