JP2006110021A - Pinball game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To minimize disadvantages to a player due to preventing of a game ball from prize-winning to one varying prize-winning device by opening a plurality of varying prize-winning devices simultaneously. <P>SOLUTION: The opening state of the blades of all the provided normal electric role objects is confirmed (S601). When the blades of even one of the normal electric role objects is opened (S601:YES), it is confirmed whether measuring of the varying time of normal patterns is interrupted (S602). When the measuring is not interrupted (S602:NO), the measuring of varying time of the normal patterns is interrupted (S603). <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  According to the present invention, the first symbol fluctuates when a game ball is detected by the symbol starting means (random number extracting means), and the first variable when the first symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined specific manner. When the winning opening is opened and a game ball wins the first variable winning opening, the second symbol fluctuates, and when the second symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined manner, the second variable winning opening Is opened, and when the game ball wins the second variable winning opening, the third variable winning opening is opened. Alternatively, when the third symbol fluctuates and the third symbol is fixedly displayed in a specific manner determined in advance, the third variable winning opening is opened to pay out a lot of prize balls to the player. Related to the machine.

  Conventionally, when a game ball is detected by the symbol starting means, the first symbol fluctuates, and when the first symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined manner, the first variable winning opening is opened, When a game ball wins one variable winning opening, the second symbol fluctuates, and when the second symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined manner, the second variable winning opening is opened, When a game ball wins the variable winning opening, the third variable winning opening is opened. Alternatively, when the third symbol fluctuates and the third symbol is fixedly displayed in a specific manner determined in advance, the third variable winning opening is opened so that a player can receive a lot of prize balls during a certain period. There is a pachinko gaming machine to be paid out (commonly known as an electric machine-type pachinko machine or an ordinary electric machine-type pachinko machine).

In many general electric accessory type pachinko gaming machines described above, normally, even if a game ball is detected by the symbol starting means for changing the first symbol, the prize ball is not paid out, and the first variable prize opening, The second variable winning opening and the third variable winning opening are set so that game balls do not win the variable winning opening unless the variable wings are released. That is, until the first symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined specific manner, the state where almost no prize ball is paid out continues.
On the other hand, when the first symbol is confirmed and displayed in a predetermined specific manner and the first variable winning opening is opened, the second symbol and the third symbol are confirmed and displayed in a predetermined specific manner. Since the probability is set high, the second variable prize-winning device and the third variable prize-winning device are continuously opened, and a lot of prize balls are paid out in a short time.

  Further, in Patent Document 1, the first symbol fluctuates when a game ball is detected by the symbol starting means, and the first variable prize opening is displayed when the first symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined specific manner. Is released and the second symbol fluctuates when a game ball wins the first variable winning opening, and the second variable winning opening is opened when the second symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined manner. When the game ball wins the second variable winning opening, the third variable winning opening is opened. Alternatively, when the third symbol fluctuates and the third symbol is fixedly displayed in a specific manner determined in advance, the third variable winning opening is opened to pay out a lot of prize balls to the player. Patent Document 1 discloses a pachinko gaming machine that increases the probability that the second symbol or the third symbol is determined and displayed in a predetermined specific manner by establishing a predetermined condition in order to widen the range of game play. Has been proposed.

JP 2003-126455 A

  As described in the background art, in the conventional general electric accessory-type pachinko game machine, the first ball is hardly paid out until the first symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined specific manner. Is displayed in a predetermined manner in a predetermined manner, the second variable winning device and the third variable winning device are opened multiple times, so that a lot of prize balls can be obtained in a short time. It is designed to be paid out, but it is equipped with a plurality of variable winning devices, and the plurality of variable winning devices may be released at the same time. In some cases, the release of the wings hinders the winning of a game ball to a different variable winning device, and a predetermined number of winnings cannot be made to the variable winning device. In other words, the number of award balls to be paid out in a state advantageous to a series of players starting with the first design being aligned is less than the number of prize balls that should be paid out, which is inconvenient for the player. There was a profit.

  As described above, the present invention includes a plurality of variable winning devices, and increases the game preference by having relevance to each other, while the plurality of variable winning devices are opened simultaneously, and a game ball to one of the variable winning devices It was devised in order to prevent the disadvantage of the player due to hindering the winning of the game as much as possible.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 is extracted by a first extraction means for extracting random numbers for lottery winning by detecting a game ball and the first extraction means. The first symbol that is notified by making a fixed display after changing whether or not the random number is a winning, and within a predetermined range when a game ball is detected by the first extracting means while the first symbol is changing A first storage means for storing the random number extracted in step 1; a first variable winning opening that opens the blade when the winning symbol is displayed by the first symbol; and a game that is provided in the first variable winning opening. A second extraction means for extracting a random number for lottery detection by detecting a sphere, and a notification by making a fixed display after changing whether or not the random number extracted by the second extraction means is a win The second symbol to be changed and the second symbol A second storage means for storing random numbers extracted within a predetermined range when a game ball is detected by the first extraction means, and a wing is opened when the winning symbol is displayed by the second symbol A second variable prize opening and a third variable prize opening that opens the wing when a game ball wins a prize in the second variable prize opening, and the first symbol and the second symbol change time before they change. If the blades of the first variable prize opening, the second variable prize opening, and the third variable prize opening are open, the first symbol and the second symbol change. It is a ball game machine characterized in that the time measurement is set to be temporarily suspended.

  As a specific example of the “first extracting means” here, a random number is extracted when a game ball that has been launched is detected, and even if it is a starting port from which a prize ball is paid out, only a random number is extracted. Even if it is a start gate which is not paid out, either may be adopted. However, the “second extraction means” must be a starting port from which random numbers are extracted and prize balls are paid out.

In general, the first symbol for notifying of the chance of the random number extracted by the first extracting means and the second symbol for notifying of the chance of the random number extracted by the second extracting means use three-digit numbers. In many cases, high-speed fluctuation is performed first, and then the symbols are stopped one digit at a time. In the case of winning, 3 digits such as “777” and “222” are confirmed and displayed with the same number, and in the case of losing, 3 digits such as “235” and “443” are not aligned. We are alerting you of the loss. If the symbol stopped first is the same as the symbol stopped next (a reach), the character will appear on the screen, and the symbol that has not been stopped is the same as the symbol that has already been stopped. There is also an effect to stop at. Also, instead of notifying you of the losing by gathering numbers, kanji, symbols, etc., only the character is displayed from the beginning, hit if the character defeats the bad guy, hit if the character can find the treasure etc. Then, the player may be notified of the loss by hitting the player.
Since the variation of the second symbol does not start unless the winning symbol is displayed in the first symbol, the player is more interested in the first symbol than the second symbol, and the variation period is larger than that in the second symbol. Since one symbol is longer, it is preferable to display the first symbol larger than the second symbol. As the display device for displaying the first symbol and the second symbol, a CRT, a liquid crystal display device, an EL display device, a dot matrix display device, a 7-segment display device, and the like can be considered. Display using a 7-segment display, display the first symbol on a liquid crystal display, display the second symbol on a dot matrix display, or display the first and second symbols on a single liquid crystal display. You may make it the structure displayed. Further, when the blades of the first variable prize opening are not open, the liquid crystal display device displays the first symbol large and the second symbol small or does not display at all. When the is open, the first symbol may be displayed small and the second symbol may be displayed large on the liquid crystal display device.

The first storage means and the second storage means each store a random number extracted up to four, and the number held is generally informed to the player by an LED. Note that even if a new random number is extracted in a state where four (maximum holdable number) are stored, the extracted random number is not stored.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the first storage means may store eight extracted random numbers, and the second storage means may store four extracted random numbers. Conversely, the second storage means However, the random number extracted more than the first storage unit may be stored.

The shape of the first variable prize opening, the second variable prize opening, and the third variable prize opening are provided with two blades. When opened, the so-called tulip type that spreads the blade sideways has one blade. A so-called attacker type of defeating may be used. For example, the three variable prize winning openings may be tulip-shaped, the first variable winning prize opening and the second variable winning prize opening may be tulip-shaped, and the third variable prize winning opening may be the attacker-type.
The first variable prize opening, the second variable prize opening, and the third variable prize winning are configured such that game balls cannot be won unless the blades are opened.

“Variation time is determined before it fluctuates” means that, for example, the first extraction means and the second extraction means also extract random numbers for determining the fluctuation time together with random numbers for determining whether the hit or miss In this configuration, the variation time is determined in advance before the start of variation based on a random number for determining the variation time, a symbol to be displayed in a fixed manner, the number of reserved random numbers, and the like. That is, the symbol is fixedly displayed after the predetermined fluctuation time has elapsed since the start of fluctuation. The fixed variation time is not changed. In addition, the change time is determined before the change means that the change time is fixed at 2 seconds in any state regardless of the random number or the game state for determining the change time, A configuration is also conceivable in which it is determined in advance as 5 seconds when there is no storage and 20 seconds when there is a reserved storage.
“Suspend measurement of fluctuation time” means that, as described above, the fluctuation time of the symbol is determined before the fluctuation starts, and usually when the fluctuation time determined from the start of fluctuation elapses. The command to confirm display is output and the symbol is displayed, but the measurement of the variation time is temporarily interrupted. For example, 4 seconds have elapsed since the start of the change when the change time starting from now before the start of the change is determined to be 10 seconds for the extracted random number and the symbol to be determined, the number of symbols to be stored, the number of stored memory, etc. When the measurement is interrupted for 3 seconds later, the measurement is restarted from 5 seconds after 7 seconds from the start of the change, and in fact, a command to confirm and display the symbol after 13 seconds from the start of the change is output and the design is displayed. . The method for measuring the variation time may be a method for measuring the remaining variation time instead of measuring the elapsed time as described above.
If at least one of the first variable prize winning opening, the second variable winning prize opening, and the third variable winning prize opening is open, the fluctuations of both the first symbol and the second symbol are changed. Suspend time measurement. In addition, when only one of the symbols of the first symbol and the second symbol is fluctuating, the variation measurement is naturally not interrupted for the symbol that has not fluctuated.
Further, in this embodiment, a plurality of variable winning awards are configured not to be opened at the same time. However, in the case where there is a case where the variable winning opening is opened at the same time, the variation time is similarly measured even when it is simultaneously opened. Is temporarily suspended.

When the measurement of the variation time is interrupted, the player can now clearly output that the measurement of the variation time has been interrupted. It is preferable to display that it is in the middle. As for the display of symbols, if the symbol is rotating at high speed when measurement interruption is started, the high-speed rotation is continuously displayed as it is. If the symbol is stopped, the symbol is completely stopped. Rather than letting it go, it is preferable to stop it by shaking it a little on the spot. This is because if the symbol is completely stopped, the player thinks that the fluctuation has ended.
In addition, when the measurement is interrupted for both the 1st symbol and the 2nd symbol, it is natural to perform the above symbol display for both of the figures, but the message display such as “Measurement is suspended” You may only display on the display apparatus which displays a 1st symbol.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the bullet ball game machine according to claim 2 is extracted by a first extraction unit that extracts a random number for lottery detection by detecting a game ball and the first extraction unit. The first symbol that is notified by making a fixed display after changing whether or not the random number is a winning, and within a predetermined range when a game ball is detected by the first extracting means while the first symbol is changing A first storage means for storing the random number extracted in step 1; a first variable winning opening that opens the blade when the winning symbol is displayed by the first symbol; and a game that is provided in the first variable winning opening. A second extraction means for extracting a random number for lottery detection by detecting a sphere, and a notification by making a fixed display after changing whether or not the random number extracted by the second extraction means is a win The second symbol to be changed and the second symbol A second storage means for storing a random number extracted within a predetermined range when a game ball is detected by the first extraction means, and a wing is opened when the winning symbol is displayed by the second symbol A second variable winning opening, a third extracting means provided in the second variable winning opening for extracting a random number for lottery by detecting a game ball, and extracted by the third extracting means. The third symbol that is notified by making a fixed display after changing whether or not the random number is a winning, and within a predetermined range when a game ball is detected by the second extracting means while the third symbol is changing A third storage means for storing the random number extracted in step 3; and a third variable winning opening that opens the blade when the winning symbol is displayed by the third symbol, and the first symbol and the second symbol are provided. And the 3rd design changes before it fluctuates. When the time has been determined and any one of the first variable winning opening, the second variable winning opening, and the third variable winning opening is open, the first symbol and the second symbol And it is set so that measurement of the variation time of the said 3rd pattern may be suspended temporarily.

The bullet ball game machine according to claim 2 will be described below, but the configuration similar to that of the ball ball game machine according to claim 1 is omitted.
The “third extracting means” here must be a starting port from which random numbers are extracted and prize balls are paid out. Further, the third symbol may be configured to notify the player of the losing by using only the character, not the numbers and the memory as in the first and second symbols. The size of the symbols of the first symbol, the second symbol, and the third symbol may all be the same, but if the symbol size must be changed due to the gaming area, It is more preferable to use the 2nd and 3rd designs.
In addition, when any one of the first variable winning opening, the second variable winning opening, and the third variable winning opening is open, the first symbol, the second symbol, and the third symbol. Temporarily interrupt the measurement of fluctuation time.

According to the first and second aspects of the present invention, in the normal state, the first variable winning opening, the second variable winning opening, and the third variable winning opening are configured such that a game ball cannot be won unless the blades are opened. Due to the fact that the player is notified of the winning, the configuration is such that the blades are opened in order of the first variable winning port, the second variable winning port, and the third variable winning port, and the player feels a sense of accomplishment. In addition to making a rich gaming machine, when the variable prize opening blades, which are advantageous to the player, are open, the measurement of the symbol variation is temporarily suspended, and multiple variable prize opening blades are opened simultaneously. (Since the fluctuation of the winning points is stopped and the blades of the variable prize opening are released), there is no longer any disadvantage to the player even though it is advantageous to the player.
According to the second aspect of the ball game machine, the third variable means is provided with the third extraction means, and the winning loss is determined by the extracted random number, and the player uses the third symbol to that effect. Since it will be informed, it will be possible to make a gaming machine with more taste.

  Next, the best mode of the present invention will be described with reference to examples. Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to the examples described in the following examples, and can be implemented in various forms without departing from the gist of the present invention.

As shown in FIG. 1, a pachinko machine 50 which is a kind of a ball game machine has a structure in which each part of the configuration is held by a casing composed of a rectangular outer frame 51 and a front frame 52.
The front frame 52 is attached to the outer frame 51 so as to be openable and closable by hinges 53 on the left and right, and is normally in a closed state as shown in the figure.
A window-shaped glass frame 60 is attached to the front frame 52 so as to be openable with respect to the front frame 52. A plate glass 61 is double-fitted into the glass frame 60, and the game board 10 (see FIG. 2) held by the front frame 52 is stored in the back of the plate glass 61.
An upper plate 55 is attached to the lower side of the glass frame 60 so as to be openable to the front frame 52. A lower plate 63 is fixed to the front frame 52 below the upper plate 55, and is fired on the right side of the lower plate 63. A handle 64 is attached. When the firing handle 64 is turned clockwise, a launching device (not shown) is activated to launch the game ball supplied from the upper plate 55 toward the game board 10.
The pachinko machine 50 is a so-called CR machine and includes a prepaid card unit (CR unit) 52 for reading and writing a prepaid card. The pachinko machine 50 includes a lending button 55 and a checkout button 56. And a CR settlement display device having a balance display 57.
Further, the front frame 52 is provided with a plurality of frame-side decorative lamps 65 and a speaker 54 for increasing the player's taste and informing the player and the store clerk of the game state.

As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game region 13 surrounded by an outer rail 11 and an inner rail 12 is formed on the game board 10. The game ball launched by the launching device jumps into the game area 13 through a passage formed between the outer rail 11 and the inner rail 12.
A center case 14 is mounted at the center of the game area 13, and an LCD panel 15 a of the effect symbol display device 15 (not shown in the whole) is arranged so as to be surrounded by the center case 14. 14 is provided with a warp inlet, a warp rod, a stage and the like as well known.
The center case 14 is also provided with a first normal symbol display device 16 composed of a 7-segment display device and a first normal symbol storage display device 17 composed of four LEDs.
Below the center case 14 is provided a first normal symbol operating gate 18 having a first normal symbol operating switch 18a corresponding to the first extracting means, and a game ball passes through the first normal symbol operating gate 18. Then, a random number for lottery selection, a random number for determining a symbol to be confirmed and a random number for determining a variation time are extracted. Whether the extracted random number for lottery is a value determined in advance is judged whether it is a win or a miss.
The effect symbol display device 15 and the first normal symbol display device 16 are informed of whether it is a win or not. On the effect symbol display device 15, a pseudo symbol of the first normal symbol is displayed, and many players see whether the pseudo symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 15 instead of the first normal symbol display device 16 is hit or miss. to decide. This is because the first normal symbol displayed on the first normal symbol display device 16 is displayed small and plain, and the pseudo symbol of the first normal symbol displayed on the effect symbol display device 15 is displayed large and flashy. . The rule stipulates that the display control of the real symbol such as the first normal symbol (display device) must be performed by the main control device 80 for determining the hit / miss, and the main control device 80 is other than the symbol display control. In addition, the entire pachinko machine must be controlled, and the display control of the symbol cannot be complicated due to the problem of the capacity of the control area, so the player can display the pseudo symbol rather than the real symbol greatly. A missed hit is displayed. The pseudo symbol (the effect display device 15) is controlled by the effect symbol control device 82 provided separately from the main control device 80.
The first normal symbol and the pseudo symbol of the first normal symbol are displayed synchronously, and the fluctuation start and stop of both symbols are performed at substantially the same timing. When the first normal symbol or the pseudo symbol of the first normal symbol is variably displayed, if the game ball passes the first normal symbol operation gate 18, the maximum number of the plurality of random numbers extracted when the game ball has passed is reserved and stored. The number stored and stored can be displayed on the first normal symbol storage display device 17, and the player can know how many are stored. In addition, when there are four numbers stored and stored, if the game ball passes through the first normal symbol operation gate 18, the storage is not stored. The prize ball is not paid out when the game ball passes through the first normal symbol operation gate 18, but the game ball that has passed through the first normal symbol operation gate 18 is below the first normal symbol operation gate. It is the structure which is easy to enter the normal winning opening 29 provided in.

A first ordinary electric accessory 19 (corresponding to a first variable prize opening) is provided on the left side of the center case 14 to determine a hit / exit extracted when the game ball passes the first ordinary symbol operating gate 18. When the random number to win is a winning, after the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed on the first ordinary symbol display device 1, the blade 22 of the first ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened.
Normally, the blades 22 of the first ordinary electric accessory 19 are closed, and the blades 22 are opened only when the random number value extracted when the game ball passes the first ordinary symbol operating gate 18 is a hit. When the blades 22 are not open, the game ball is configured not to enter the first ordinary electric accessory 19.
When a game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 19, a random number for extracting whether the game ball is won or not is extracted (the second ordinary symbol actuating switch 19 a corresponding to the second extracting means is connected to the first ordinary electric accessory 19. Whether the extracted random number is a predetermined value or not is determined.
Whether it is a win or not is displayed to the player by a second normal symbol display device 23 provided on the first normal electric accessory 19 and comprising a 7-segment display device. In the present embodiment, the second normal symbol pseudo symbol is not displayed.
When the second ordinary symbol is variably displayed, if a game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 19, a maximum of four random numbers for determining whether the winning ball is a winning or an unbounced when winning. The number of the reserved storage is displayed on the second normal symbol storage display device 24 which is provided in the first normal electric accessory 19 and consists of four LEDs, and the player knows how many are currently reserved. I can do it. In addition, when there are four stored numbers and the game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 19, the stored number is not stored. Further, when the game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 19, regardless of the number of reserved memories (even when there are four reserved memories, even when the game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 19). A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

A second ordinary electric accessory 20 (corresponding to the second variable prize opening) formed integrally with the normal prize opening 29 is provided below the first normal symbol operation gate 18, and the game ball is the first normal prize opening. When the random number for determining the winning / throwing extracted when winning the electric accessory 19 is a win, the second ordinary electric accessory 20 is displayed on the second ordinary symbol display device 23 after confirming the winning symbol. The blades 25 are opened.
Normally, the blades 25 of the second ordinary electric accessory 20 are closed, and the blades 25 are opened only when the random number extracted when the game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 19 is a hit. In addition, the game ball is configured not to enter the second ordinary electric accessory 20 when the blades 25 are not opened.
When a game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 20, a random number for drawing whether the game ball is won or not is extracted (the third ordinary symbol actuating switch 20 a corresponding to the third extracting means is added to the second ordinary electric accessory 20. It is determined whether the extracted random number is a value determined in advance or not.
Whether it is a win or not is displayed to the player by a third normal symbol display device 26 provided on the second normal electric accessory 20 and comprising a 7-segment display device. In the present embodiment, the pseudo symbol of the third normal symbol is not displayed.
When the third normal symbol is variably displayed, if a game ball wins the second normal electric accessory 20, a maximum of four random numbers for determining whether it is a winning or a non-extracted when winning. The number of the reserved storage is displayed on the third normal symbol storage display device 27 which is provided in the second ordinary electric accessory 20 and is composed of four LEDs, and the player knows how many are currently reserved. I can do it. In addition, when there are four numbers stored and reserved, if the game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 20, the storage is not stored. Further, when the game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 20, regardless of the number of reserved memories (even when there are four reserved memories, even when the game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 20). A predetermined number of prize balls are paid out.

An attacker-type third ordinary electric accessory 21 (corresponding to a third variable prize opening) is provided below the second ordinary electric accessory 20. As shown in the figure, the attacker type means a structure in which one elongated plate-like blade 28 is opened so as to fall forward, and is like the first ordinary electric accessory 19 and the second ordinary electric accessory 20. The structure that opens so that the pair of blades provided on both sides falls sideways is called a tulip type.
If the random number for determining the winning / throwing extracted when the game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 20 is a winning, the winning symbol is displayed on the third ordinary symbol display device 26 and then displayed. 3 The blades 28 of the ordinary electric accessory 21 are opened.
Normally, the blades 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21 are closed, and the blades 28 are opened only when the random number value extracted when the game ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 20 is a hit. In addition, the game ball is configured not to enter the third ordinary electric accessory 21 when the blades 28 are not opened. When the game ball wins the third ordinary electric accessory, the prize ball is paid out.

  In the present embodiment, the pseudo symbol of the first normal symbol is displayed on the effect symbol display device 15 so that the second normal symbol and the third normal symbol do not display the pseudo symbol, but the first normal symbol, The second ordinary symbol and the third ordinary symbol may be configured to display a pseudo symbol. At that time, the first normal symbol, the second normal symbol, and the third normal symbol may be provided with the effect symbol display device, respectively, or the first ordinary symbol, the second ordinary symbol, the third effect symbol display device with one effect symbol display device. It may be configured to display a pseudo symbol of a normal symbol.

In addition to the above-described winning holes, the gaming area 13 is also provided with normal winning holes 26 and 30 through which a winning ball is paid out by winning a game ball, and side lamps 32 are provided on both sides of the gaming area 13. . An out port 31 is provided below the third ordinary electric accessory 21, and game balls that have not won the plurality of winning ports are collected from the out port 31.
Moreover, although the windmill and many nails are arrange | positioned in the game area | region 13, since it is a well-known technique, description is abbreviate | omitted.

  FIG. 3 is a back view of the pachinko machine 50 viewed from the back side. As shown in the drawing, a mechanism board 70 to which the above-described game board 10 is detachably attached is housed in the above-described outer frame 51. The mechanism panel 70 is provided with a ball tank 71, a tank rail 72, and a dispensing device 73 from above. With this configuration, if there is a winning game ball in the winning slot on the game board 10, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be discharged from the ball tank 71 through the tank rail 72 to the above-described upper plate 55 by the payout device 73. .

  Further, on the back side of the pachinko machine 50, a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, a production symbol control device 82, an audio / lamp integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, and a power supply board 85 are provided. A frame external connection terminal 79 and a panel external connection terminal 78 are provided in the upper right part. The frame external connection terminal 79 is connected to the glass frame 60 and the payout control device 81 so that the open state of the glass frame 60 and the payout state of the rental balls can be output to the hall computer. The board external connection terminal 78 is connected to the main controller 80, and the game ball passes through the first normal symbol operating gate 18, the first normal electric accessory 19, and the second normal electric accessory 20, and has won a prize. The blade 22 of the first ordinary electric accessory 19, the blade 25 of the second ordinary electric accessory 20, the blade 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21, and the award ball payout status can be output to the hall computer. It is like that.

Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 50 described above will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.
As shown in the figure, the electric circuit of the pachinko machine 50 includes a main control device 80, a payout control device 81, an effect symbol control device 82, an audio / lamp integrated control device 83, a launch control device 84, a power supply board 85, and the like. . In this circuit diagram, a so-called relay board or the like is not shown in order to exchange signals.

  The main control device 80 is configured as a logic operation circuit centered on an 8-bit one-chip microcomputer incorporating a ROM storing a game control program and a RAM serving as a work area for operations, etc. An external input / output circuit for inputting / outputting with various actuators is also provided.

  On the input side of the main controller 80, there are a first normal symbol operation switch 18a, a second normal symbol operation switch 19a, a third normal symbol operation switch 20a, a third prize opening switch 21a, a prize ball sensor 40, and a full tank switch 41. A replenishment (out of ball) switch 42, various winning switches and the like are connected. In addition, on the output side, the first ordinary accessory solenoid 22a, the second ordinary accessory solenoid 25a, the third ordinary accessory solenoid 28a, the first ordinary symbol 7 segment 16, the second ordinary symbol 7 segment 23, the third ordinary symbol. The 7-segment 26, the panel external connection terminal 78, the test signal terminal 43, and the like are connected.

Here, the first normal symbol operation switch 18a is in the first normal symbol operation gate 18 on the game board 10 and the second normal symbol operation switch 19a is in the first normal electric accessory 19, and the third normal symbol operation switch. 20a is in the second ordinary electric accessory 20, the third prize opening switch 21a is in the third ordinary electric accessory 21, the prize ball sensor 40 is in the payout device, the full switch 41 is in the lower plate 63, the ball break switch Reference numerals 42 are respectively attached to the ball tank 71.
The first ordinary accessory solenoid 22a connected to the output side is in the first ordinary electric accessory 19, the second ordinary accessory solenoid 25a is in the second ordinary electric accessory 20, and the third ordinary accessory solenoid 28a is the third. Each is mounted in the ordinary electric accessory 21. The board external connection terminal 78 outputs a signal from the main controller 80 to the hall main computer, and the test signal terminal 43 is used for testing the gaming machine.
The first normal symbol 7 segment 16 displaying the first normal symbol, the second normal symbol 7 segment 23 displaying the second normal symbol, and the third normal symbol 7 segment 26 displaying the third normal symbol are also the main control device. 80, and each is controlled by the main controller 80.

  The effect symbol display device 15 is bidirectionally connected to the voice / lamp integrated control device 83, and includes an effect symbol control device 82 that drives and controls the LCD 15a described above, and an accessory unit (not shown) such as a backlight and an inverter board. ing. Like the main control device 80 described above, the effect design control device 82 is configured as a logic operation circuit centered on an 8-bit one-chip microcomputer incorporating a ROM storing an image control program and a RAM serving as a work area for operations and the like. In addition, an external input / output circuit for performing input / output with each substrate or various switches and various actuators and a counter for updating random numbers are also provided.

When there is a winning, the payout control device 81 drives and controls the prize ball motor 44 in accordance with a command command from the main control device 80 to pay out a game ball as a prize ball to the player and communicate with the prepaid card unit. Then, the ball lending solenoid 45 is driven to discharge the lending balls.
Similarly to the main control device 80, the payout control device 81 is also configured as a logical operation circuit centered on an 8-bit one-chip microcomputer incorporating a ROM storing a payout control program and a RAM serving as a work area for operations, etc. Alternatively, an external input / output circuit for performing input / output with various switches and various actuators is also provided.
The payout control device 81 is connected to a frame external connection terminal 79 so that a signal can be output to the hall main computer. Note that the prize ball sensor 40 connected to the main controller 80 is also connected to the payout controller 73. That is, accurate payout is performed by detecting the game balls actually paid out by the main control device 80 and the payout control device 81.

  The firing control device 84 is connected to the payout control device 81, receives a command from the payout control device 81, and drives and controls the firing motor 64a in accordance with the amount of rotation of the firing handle 64 operated by the player. In addition, when the player presses the firing stop switch 64b, the firing is stopped, or when the touch switch 64c built in the firing handle 24 is in an on state, the touch lamp is turned on. The touch switch 64 c is incorporated in the launch handle 64 and detects that the player is touching the launch handle 64.

  The voice / lamp integrated control device 83 is mainly composed of a drive element such as a transistor. Upon receiving a command from the main control device 80, the first normal symbol hold storage LED 17, the second normal symbol hold storage LED 24, the third The LED 27 for normal symbol storage, the big hit lamp, the error lamp, the frame-side decoration lamp 65, the side lamp 32, the upper lamp 27 and the like, and various lamps such as the LED, etc. are turned on. The voice / lamp integrated control device 83 includes a sound source IC, an amplifier, and the like, and controls driving of the speaker 54 in response to a command from the main control device 80.

  The processing executed by the 8-bit one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter simply referred to as “microcomputer”) in the main controller 80 of the pachinko machine 50 having the circuit configuration described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  The flowchart shown in FIG. 5 represents a main process executed by the microcomputer of the main controller 80, and is a process periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. In this embodiment, each process from S10 to S65 is a process that is executed only once in the interrupt process and is referred to as “main process”, and is repeated as long as time permits within the remaining time after executing this main process. The process of S75 to be executed is referred to as “residual process”.

  When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is first determined whether or not the interrupt is a normal interrupt (S10). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether it is okay. If the interrupt is not normal, microcomputer runaway due to noise or the like may be considered when power is turned on. However, microcomputer runaway may be considered to be almost impossible due to recent technological improvements, and is usually when power is turned on. When the power is turned on, the value of the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.

  When it is determined that the interrupt is not normal, the initial value is written to the memory work area, that is, the initial value is written to the memory work area, such as writing a predetermined value to the predetermined area of the memory, and using a special symbol and a normal symbol as an initial symbol. (S15), the process proceeds to the remaining process.

If an affirmative determination is made with a normal interrupt, first, an initial random number update process is executed (S20). This process includes an initial random number update process for the first ordinary symbol, an initial random number update process for the second ordinary symbol, an initial random number update process for the third ordinary symbol, and the initial random number update process for the first ordinary symbol is The initial random number value is incremented by 1 every time this process is executed. The initial random number value before this process is incremented by one, but the random number before this process is executed is the maximum value “199”. ”, The next process returns to the initial value“ 0 ”, and 200 integers from“ 0 ”to“ 199 ”are repeatedly generated in ascending order.
The initial random number update process for the second normal symbol is an increment process that increments the initial random number value by 1 each time this process is executed. The initial random number value before the process is incremented by 1 is executed. When the previous random number value is “99” which is the maximum value, the next processing returns to the initial value “0”, and 100 integers from “0” to “99” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.
The initial random number update process for the third normal symbol is an increment process that increments the initial random number value by 1 each time this process is executed, and increments the initial random number value by 1 before executing this process. When the previous random number value is “99” which is the maximum value, the next processing returns to the initial value “0”, and 100 integers from “0” to “99” are repeatedly generated in ascending order.

The success / failure random number update process (S25) subsequent to S20 includes a first random number update / rejection random number update process, a second normal / reward random number update process, and a third normal / reward random number update process. The symbol determination process for symbols is an increment process that increments by one each time the process is executed, as in the initial random number update process. However, when the maximum value of “199” is reached, the initial random number at that time is the next process. Is set to an initial value (hereinafter referred to as “update initial value”), and the process of incrementing +1 for each interrupt is continued to a value “1” less than the update initial value (hereinafter referred to as “update maximum value”). In the next process, 200 integer values from “0” to “199” are repeatedly created with the initial random number at that time as the initial value.
That is, +1 is added for each interrupt process, and setting the elements constituting the random number to an integer value from “0” to “199” is not different from the initial random number. In this interrupt processing, the update initial value at that time is set as the initial value, and +1 is added for each interrupt until the update maximum value is reached, and the next update initial value is set as the initial value. As a result, the success / failure random number is set to 200 integer values from “0” to “199” as elements constituting the random number, and is incremented by 1 for each interrupt process. Since it is changed to a value determined by the initial random number, the value of the random number can be made unpredictable. In addition, the constituent elements of the random number determined by the update initial value and the update maximum value are not different from the 200 integer values of “0” to “199” which are the same as the conventional pass / fail random numbers, and thus the elements constituting the random number The appearance rate is made uniform.
The success / failure determination process for the second normal symbol is an increment process that is incremented by 1 every time the process is executed as in the initial random number update process. However, when the maximum value “99” is reached, The initial random number value is set as an initial value (hereinafter referred to as “update initial value”), and the process of incrementing by +1 for each interrupt is continued and a value “1” less than the update initial value (hereinafter referred to as “update maximum value”). In the next processing, the initial random number value at that time is used as an initial value, and 100 integer values from “0” to “99” are repeatedly created.
The success / failure determination process for the third normal symbol is an increment process that is incremented by 1 every time the process is executed, as in the initial random number update process. However, when the maximum value “99” is reached, The initial random number value is set as an initial value (hereinafter referred to as “update initial value”), and the process of incrementing by +1 for each interrupt is continued and a value “1” less than the update initial value (hereinafter referred to as “update maximum value”). In the next processing, the initial random number value at that time is used as an initial value, and 100 integer values from “0” to “99” are repeatedly created.

The winning symbol random number updating process (S30) is a winning symbol updating process for the first ordinary symbol, and is configured as a counter that repeatedly generates nine integers “0” to “8”, and is incremented by one every time this processing is performed. When the maximum value is exceeded, the initial value returns to “0”. The nine random number values “0” to “8” are displayed on the screen as “A”, “B”, “C”, “D”, “E”, “F”, “G”, “ The symbol “A” of the first normal symbol corresponds to the pseudo symbol “000” displayed on the effect symbol display device 15 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the remaining symbols “B” to “I” of the remaining first normal symbols correspond to the pseudo symbols “111” to “888”, respectively.
For the second ordinary symbol and the third ordinary symbol, since there is only one type of winning symbol, the winning symbol update process is not performed. See FIG.

In the subsequent storage process S45, whether or not the game ball has passed through the first normal symbol actuating gate 18, whether or not the game ball has won the first normal electric accessory 19 and whether or not the second normal electric accessory 20 has been played. It is confirmed whether or not the ball has won, and when the game ball passes or wins, a random number for determining whether the ball is won or not is stored. In the present embodiment, the maximum number that can be stored on hold is set to four, and when the number stored on hold is four at the maximum, if the game ball further passes or wins, the hold storage is not performed. Not done.
The random number extracted when the game ball passes through the first normal symbol operation gate 18 is a random number for determining the variation time, a random number for determining the winning symbol, reach, in addition to the random number for determining the hit / miss Random numbers for determining whether or not to play are also extracted, but when a game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 19 and the second ordinary electric accessory 20, only a random number for determining a hit / fail is extracted. It is configured. However, the present invention is not limited to this. When a game ball wins the first ordinary electric accessory 19 and the second ordinary electric accessory 20, a plurality of game balls pass through the first ordinary symbol actuating gate 18 as well. It may be configured to extract random numbers of types.

  Subsequently, a success / failure determination process (S60) for determining whether or not the game is successful is performed. This success / failure determination process also includes a first normal symbol, a second normal symbol, and a third normal symbol, and the first normal symbol determination process will be described later in detail with reference to FIGS. 6, 7, and 8. . When this success / failure determination process (S60) ends, each input / output process (S65) is subsequently performed. In each of these input / output processes (S65), a process for confirming whether or not each winning opening has been won, a prize ball payout process, a sound, light, video output process, a motor and solenoid drive process, and the like are performed.

  The remaining process subsequent to this process is composed of the initial random number update process (S75), which is exactly the same process as S20 described above. This process forms an infinite loop and is repeated as long as time permits until the next interrupt is executed. The time required for executing this processing from S10 to S65 described above differs for each interrupt depending on whether or not the hit processing is executed and the difference in the display mode of the symbols. As a result, the number of times the remaining process is executed is different for each interrupt, and the updated (added) value of the initial random number is not uniform when the interrupt process shown in FIG. 5 is executed once. This eliminates the possibility that the initial random number is synchronized with the random number. In the present embodiment, the update of the random number is changed according to the value of the initial random number, so there is no possibility of synchronization.

  FIGS. 6 and 7 are flowcharts showing details of the first normal symbol success / failure determination process (S60), and FIG. 8 shows the first normal electric accessory process (S640) executed subsequent to the success / failure determination process S60. It is a flowchart to show.

The success / failure determination process will be described with reference to FIG. 6. First, it is confirmed whether or not the blades of the ordinary electric accessory are being opened (S601). The blade of the ordinary electric accessory is open to any one of the blade 22 of the first ordinary electric accessory 19, the blade 25 of the second ordinary electric accessory 20, and the blade 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21. If yes, a YES determination is made. If the blade of the ordinary electric accessory is being opened (S601: YES), it is determined whether the measurement of the variation time of the first ordinary symbol is being interrupted (S602). If the measurement is not interrupted (S602: NO), the process of interrupting the measurement of the variation time of the first normal symbol is performed (S603), and if the measurement is interrupted (S602: YES) Without moving to the first ordinary electric accessory processing (S640).
If the first ordinary symbol is not changing at the time of the determination in S602, the process proceeds to the first ordinary electric accessory processing (S640) without performing anything. In addition, in the measurement interruption process (S603), in addition to interrupting the measurement of the variation time of the first normal symbol, the process of changing the variation mode of the first normal symbol and the display mode of the pseudo symbol of the first normal symbol are performed. Processing for transmitting the instruction to be changed to the effect symbol control device 82 is also performed.
Usually, the first normal symbol changes at a high speed as the change starts, and is performed just before the high speed change is stopped. As for the first normal symbol pseudo-pattern, the three-digit symbol performs high-speed fluctuation as the fluctuation starts, the left-side symbol becomes low-speed fluctuation as time passes, and then the right-side symbol becomes low-speed fluctuation. It stops at the end, and finally the middle symbol becomes low speed fluctuation and stops.
When the measurement interruption process is performed, if the first normal symbol is changing at high speed, the high-speed fluctuation is also performed during the measurement interruption process. When the measurement interruption process is performed, the pseudo pattern of the first normal symbol is subject to high-speed fluctuation during the measurement interruption process and low-speed fluctuation when the measurement interruption process is started. In the event that the measurement is interrupted, low-speed fluctuation is performed during the measurement interruption process. In addition, when the measurement stop process is started when the first stop symbol (left symbol), the second stop symbol (right symbol), or both symbols are stopped, the stopped symbol is interrupted. While the process is being performed, the fluctuation of fluctuation (fine fluctuation) is performed.
Further, in the present embodiment, a message “Measurement is suspended” is displayed while the measurement symbol display device 15 is performing measurement suspension processing. As will be described later, the measurement interruption process performs not only the first ordinary symbol but also the second ordinary symbol and the third ordinary symbol, and the second ordinary symbol or the third ordinary symbol is the pseudo symbol of the first ordinary symbol even during the measurement interruption process. A message “Measurement is suspended” is displayed on the effect symbol display device 15 for displaying “.
Further, the fact that the measurement of the variation time is interrupted may be output to the hall computer via the panel external connection terminal 78.

If the blade of the ordinary electric accessory is not open (S601: NO), it is determined whether the measurement of the variation time of the first ordinary symbol is suspended (S604), and the measurement of the variation time is suspended. If it is in the middle (S604: YES), measurement resumption processing (S605) is performed. The measurement resumption process is a process for resuming measurement from the measurement time when the measurement interruption process is performed. When this measurement resumption process is performed, the display mode of the first normal symbol and the first normal symbol pseudo-pattern is also interrupted. The display which was originally the content to be displayed is restarted from the start of the display (the first normal symbol display restart process and the instruction for instructing the display symbol control device 82 to restart the display are output).
If the measurement of the variation time of the first normal symbol is not interrupted (S604: NO) and the measurement resumption process (S605), it is determined whether or not the first normal symbol is varying (S606). If it is determined that the variable display is not being performed (S606: NO), it is determined whether or not the first normal symbol is being determined and displayed (S607). If it is determined in S607 that the confirmation display is not in progress (S607: NO), it is determined whether there is a pending storage (S608). If an affirmative determination is made in S606, the process proceeds to the process of FIG. 7A. If an affirmative determination is made in S607, the process proceeds to the process of FIG. If an affirmative determination is made in S608, it is determined whether or not the oldest stored memory (the extracted random number value) is the one that is stored on hold (the predetermined value is the same as the extracted random number value). (S609). If it is determined that the winning is made in S609 (S609: YES), the winning symbol is determined (S610) and the variation pattern is determined (S611). On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a hit in S609 (S609: NO), the determination of the off symbol (S612) and the variation pattern (S613) are performed. The determination of the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation time) in S611 and S613 is determined by a hit pattern, the current number of holdings, a fluctuation pattern random number extracted when a game ball passes through the first normal symbol operation gate, and the like.
After S611 and S613, a change start command transmission process (S614) is performed. The fluctuation start command transmission process is to start the fluctuation of the first normal symbol on the first normal symbol display device 16 and to confirm the determined symbol determined in S610 or S612 to the voice / lamp integrated control device 83 and in S611 or S613. This is a process of transmitting the determined variation pattern. The voice / lamp integrated control device 83 sends the confirmed symbol and the variation pattern sent from the main control device 80 to the effect symbol control device 82, and the effect symbol display device 15 displays the pseudo symbol of the first normal symbol. The first ordinary symbol and the first ordinary symbol are synchronized, the first ordinary symbol starts to change, the first ordinary symbol starts to change, and the first ordinary symbol stops. Then, the pseudo symbol of the first normal symbol is also stopped.

  Next, FIG. 7 (a) is a process executed when it is determined in S606 that the pattern is changing. First, it is determined whether or not the symbol change time has elapsed for a predetermined time (S615). If it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed (S615: NO), the process proceeds to the first ordinary electric accessory processing (S640) of FIG. 8, and if it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed (S615: YES), the symbol A stop command transmission process (S616) is performed. The symbol stop command transmission process is a process of instructing the production symbol control device 82 to stop the pseudo symbol of the first normal symbol via the sound / lamp integrated control device 83 while stopping the fluctuation of the first normal symbol. is there. Next, it is confirmed whether or not the currently changing symbol is a winning variation (S617). If it is determined that the symbol is a winning variation (S617: YES), the winning symbol determined in S610 is determined. After performing the fixed symbol display setting process (S618) for fixed display, the first ordinary electric accessory release flag operation process (S619) is performed, and the process proceeds to the first ordinary electric accessory process (S640). If it is determined in S617 that the variation is not a hit (S617: NO), a confirmed symbol display setting process (S620) for confirming and displaying the off symbol determined in S612 is performed to perform the first normal electric accessory process. The process proceeds to (S640).

  In the process of FIG. 7B performed when an affirmative determination is made in S607 of FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not the display time of the confirmed symbol has ended (S621). (S622), the process proceeds to the first ordinary electric accessory process (S640). If a negative determination is made in S621, the first ordinary electric accessory process (S640) is performed as it is. ).

In the first ordinary electric accessory process (S640) of FIG. 8, it is first determined whether or not the first ordinary electric accessory release flag is in operation (S641). If not in operation (S641: NO), return is performed. If the operation is in progress (S641: YES), a determination is made as to whether or not the fixed display time of the winning symbol for the first normal symbol has ended (S642). If an affirmative determination is made in S642, a first ordinary electric accessory release flag end process (S643) for closing the blades 22 of the first ordinary electric accessory 19 is performed, and the process returns. If a negative determination is made in S642, it is determined whether or not five game balls are won in the first ordinary electric accessory 19 (S644), and five game balls are awarded in the first ordinary electric accessory 19 Performs the first ordinary electric accessory release flag end process (S643) and returns to the return, and if it has not won five, returns to the return as it is.
When the blades 22 of the first ordinary electric accessory 19 are closed, the confirmation display for winning the first ordinary symbol is finished. That is, while the fixed symbol around the first normal symbol is displayed, the blade 22 of the first normal electric accessory 19 is kept open, and the time during which the fixed symbol around the first normal symbol is displayed is The maximum of 5.8 seconds. If five game balls win the first ordinary electric accessory 19 within 5.8 seconds, the confirmed symbol around the first ordinary symbol even if 5.8 seconds have not passed. Display ends.

The above is the rough contents of the first normal symbol success / failure determination process, but the second ordinary symbol success / failure determination processing and the third ordinary symbol success / failure determination processing are also substantially the same as the first ordinary symbol validity determination processing. Since it is the same, the success / failure determination process for the second ordinary symbol and the success / failure determination process for the third ordinary symbol will be briefly described below.
First, the maximum number of reservations for the second ordinary symbol and the third ordinary symbol is the same as the maximum number of reservations for the first ordinary symbol, and the determination of success / failure is made in order from the oldest of the four reserved storages. I will go.

Similarly to the first ordinary symbol, the second ordinary symbol and the third ordinary symbol of the blade 22 of the first ordinary electric accessory 19, the blade 25 of the second ordinary electric accessory 20, and the blade 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21. If any one of them is open, the measurement of the variation time of the second normal symbol or the third normal symbol is interrupted. It is determined whether or not there is, and depending on the determination result, the variation time measurement interruption process or the variation time measurement restart process is performed. Next, it is determined whether it is changing or not, and whether the confirmed symbol is being displayed. If both are negative, it is confirmed whether there is a holding memory. Check whether the given value is win or miss. Next, a winning symbol or a missing symbol and a variation pattern (variation time) are determined. However, as shown in FIG. 9, the second ordinary symbol and the third ordinary symbol have only one type each of the winning symbol and the missing symbol. If it is a win, the symbol “7” is selected, and if it is off, “0” is selected. In addition, in the case of the second normal symbol, there are only two types of variation patterns (variation times), that is, the first variation or the other variation irrespective of the hit / miss. There is always only one type of the third ordinary symbol regardless of the hit and initial fluctuations.
Next, in the case of the first normal symbol, the change start command transmission process is performed, but since the second normal symbol and the third normal symbol are not configured to use the pseudo symbol, the sound / lamp integrated control device 83 and the production are performed. The second normal symbol display device 23 or the third normal symbol display device 26 starts the variation of the second normal symbol or the third normal symbol without transmitting the fixed symbol or the variation pattern to the symbol control device 82.
In addition, in this embodiment, when even one of the plurality of ordinary electric accessories is open, the measurement of the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is interrupted and there are a plurality of ordinary electric accessories. Although the blades do not open at the same time, a plurality of normal symbols can be displayed at the same time.

Next, when it is changing, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined fluctuation time has passed, and if the predetermined fluctuation time has passed, the changing second ordinary symbol or third ordinary symbol is stopped. Process. At this time, in the case of the first normal symbol, a command to stop the pseudo symbol is transmitted to the sound / lamp integrated control device 83 or the production symbol control device 82. As described above, the second normal symbol and the third normal symbol are transmitted. Is a configuration using a pseudo symbol, and therefore no stop command is sent to the sound / lamp integrated control device 83 or the production symbol control device 82.
After the process of stopping the fluctuation, the process of displaying a confirmed symbol of the winning or losing is performed in the same manner as the first normal symbol, and when it is a hit, the second ordinary electric accessory release flag or the third ordinary electric accessory release Performs processing to activate the flag.
If it is in the definite display, it is confirmed whether or not the display time of the definite symbol has ended. If the display time of the definite symbol has ended, a definite symbol display end process is performed.
In the subsequent second ordinary electric accessory process or third ordinary electric accessory process, the opening / closing operation is performed instead of the blade 22 of the first ordinary electric accessory 19 or the third ordinary electric accessory 20 or the third ordinary electric accessory 20. The blades 28 of the electric accessory 21 are used. The maximum fixed display time for the second normal symbol and the third normal symbol per symbol is 5.8 seconds (that is, the maximum of the second normal electric accessory 20 and the third normal electric accessory 21 is the same as the first normal symbol). The opening time is also 5.8 seconds), and the maximum number of winning prizes of the second ordinary electric accessory 20 and the third ordinary electric accessory 21 is five as with the first ordinary electric accessory 19.

Next, with reference to FIG. 10, the first ordinary electric accessory 19, the second ordinary electric accessory 20, the third ordinary electric accessory 21, the first ordinary symbol, the second ordinary symbol, and the third ordinary symbol are described in detail. Give an explanation.
As shown in FIG. 10, the maximum number of winnings (5) and the maximum opening time (5.8 seconds) of the three ordinary electric instruments are set the same, and the number of winning balls when winning the ordinary electric instrument Are different. The number of prize balls to be paid out for winning is set to 15 for the first ordinary electric accessory 19, 10 for the second ordinary electric accessory 20, and 5 for the third ordinary electric accessory 21. That is, more prize balls are paid out for the second ordinary electric accessory 20 than for the third ordinary electric accessory 21, and more prize balls are given for the first ordinary electric accessory 19 than for the second ordinary electric accessory 20. It is to be paid out. This is because if the game ball does not win the first ordinary electric accessory 19, the game ball cannot win the second ordinary electric accessory 20, and if the game ball does not win the second ordinary electric accessory 20, the third ordinary electric accessory 20. Since the game balls cannot be won in the winning combination 21, even if the game balls do not win the second ordinary electric combination 20 or the third ordinary electric combination 21, the player can receive the lowest reduction prize. Set to give a sphere.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of winning balls, the maximum number of winning prizes, and the maximum opening time may be the same for all the ordinary electric accessories, or may all be different.

Next, the first normal symbol, the second normal symbol, and the third normal symbol will be described.
The probability that the first normal symbol is hit is set to 1/200, and the probability that the second normal symbol and the third normal symbol are hit is set to 99/100. That is, if the first normal symbol is hit, in most cases, the blades 28 of the third normal electric accessory 21 are also opened.
The maximum number of reserves is set to 4 for each of the first, second, and third normal symbols. Regarding the variation time, there are multiple types of first normal symbols, and when the game ball passes the first normal symbol operation gate 19 One of the plurality of variations is determined according to the extracted variation pattern determination random number, the number of reserved memories at the start of variation, the type of symbols to be confirmed and displayed. For the second ordinary symbol, the variation time for the first winning prize after the blade 22 of the first ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened is 5 seconds, and for the other variations it is 18 seconds. It has become. As for the third ordinary symbol, it is 2 seconds regardless of the state or any fixed symbol. The reason why the number other than the winning symbol at the beginning of the second ordinary symbol is 18 will be described later.

Next, a series of operations of the pachinko gaming machine described in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
For ease of understanding, an example in the case where there is no reserved memory in the first normal symbol will be described. First, when the game ball passes the first normal symbol operation gate 18 (when the first normal symbol operation switch 18a detects the game ball), the first normal symbol changes almost at the same time (actually a delay of several meters). To start. Although illustration is omitted, the pseudo symbol of the first normal symbol also starts to fluctuate on the effect symbol display device 15 simultaneously with the start of variation of the first normal symbol.
When the first ordinary symbol stops (the pseudo symbol also stops) and the stopped symbol is a winning symbol, the first ordinary electric accessory 19 operates (the blade 22 of the first ordinary electric accessory 19). Open). When the blades 22 of the first ordinary electric accessory 19 are opened, a game ball enters the first ordinary electric accessory 19 that could not be won until now. As described above, the first ordinary electric accessory 19 When 5.8 seconds have elapsed or five game balls have been won, the blades 22 are closed and the game balls cannot be won again. In FIG. 11, a time chart is shown in which five game balls have won the first ordinary electric accessory 19 (the second ordinary symbol operation switch 19a detects five game balls) and the blades 22 are closed. Yes.
As described above, while the blades 22 of the first ordinary electric accessory 19 are open, the first ordinary symbol continues to display the confirmed symbol.
When the first ball of the first ordinary electric accessory 19 wins, the second ordinary symbol starts to change, but since the blades 22 of the first ordinary electric accessory 19 are open, the second ordinary symbol is immediately Measurement of fluctuation time is interrupted. (X in FIG. 11 is a period during which the measurement of the fluctuation time is interrupted) Note that, as described above, since the second normal symbol changes immediately after the change starts, the high-speed fluctuation occurs during the measurement interruption.
When the blade 22 of the first ordinary electric accessory 19 is closed, the measurement of the second ordinary symbol is resumed. Further, when the game ball has passed through the first normal symbol operating gate 18 before the blades 22 of the first normal electric accessory 19 are closed, the first normal electric combination as shown in the figure. After the blades 22 of the object 19 are closed, the next fluctuation corresponding to the passage is started.

When the second ordinary symbol for which measurement has been resumed is stopped and the stopped symbol is a winning symbol, the second ordinary electric accessory 20 is activated (the blade 25 of the second ordinary electric accessory 20 is moved). Open). When the blades 25 of the second ordinary electric accessory 20 are opened, a game ball enters the second ordinary electric accessory 20 that has not been won until now. As described above, the second ordinary electric accessory 20 When 5.8 seconds have elapsed or five game balls have been won, the blades 25 are closed and the game balls cannot be won again. FIG. 11 shows a time chart in which five game balls have won the second ordinary electric accessory 20 (the third ordinary symbol operation switch 20a detects five game balls) and the blades 25 are closed. Yes.
As described above, while the blades 22 of the second ordinary electric accessory 20 are open, the second ordinary symbol continues to display the confirmed symbol.
When the first single ball wins the second ordinary electric accessory 20, the third ordinary symbol starts to change, but since the blade 25 of the second ordinary electric accessory 20 is open, the third ordinary symbol is immediately Measurement of fluctuation time is interrupted. Note that, as described above, immediately after the start of the variation of the third ordinary symbol, the variation is performed at a high speed.
In addition, when the first normal symbol fluctuates when the blades 25 of the second normal electric accessory 20 are open, the measurement time of the fluctuation of the first normal symbol is also interrupted. The display of the first normal symbol and the pseudo symbol of the first normal symbol when interrupted is as described above.
When the blade 25 of the second ordinary electric accessory 20 is closed, measurement of the third ordinary symbol is resumed (if measurement of the variation time of the first ordinary symbol is interrupted, measurement of the variation time of the first ordinary symbol is also resumed). ) Further, when the blades 25 of the second ordinary electric accessory 20 are closed, since five game balls have won the first ordinary electric accessory 19 earlier, the second ordinary symbol also starts to change.

When the third ordinary symbol for which measurement has been resumed is stopped and the stopped symbol is a winning symbol, the third ordinary electric accessory 21 is activated (the blades 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21 are moved). Open). When the blades 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21 are opened, a game ball enters the third ordinary electric accessory 21 that has not been able to win until now. As described above, the third ordinary electric accessory 21 When 5.8 seconds have elapsed or five game balls have been won, the blades 28 are closed and the game balls cannot be won again. Note that FIG. 11 shows a time chart in which five game balls have won the third ordinary electric accessory 20 (the third prize opening switch 21a detects five game balls) and the blades 28 have been closed. .
As described above, while the blades 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21 are open, the third ordinary symbol continues to display the confirmed symbol.
When the blades 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21 are open, the measurement of the variation time of the second ordinary symbol is interrupted. In addition, when the first normal symbol fluctuates when the blades 28 of the third normal electric accessory 21 are open, the measurement time of the fluctuation of the first normal symbol is also interrupted. The display of the first normal symbol and the pseudo symbol of the first normal symbol when interrupted is as described above.
When the blades 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21 are closed, measurement of the second ordinary symbol is resumed (if measurement of the variation time of the first ordinary symbol is interrupted, measurement of the variation time of the first ordinary symbol is also resumed). )

When the blades 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21 are closed, five game balls have won the second ordinary electric accessory 20 and the third ordinary symbol starts to change. . The blades 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21 are opened again by the fixed display of the third ordinary symbol.
That is, since the hit probability of the third normal symbol is set to 99/100 as described above, in most cases, the opening operation of the blades 28 of the third normal electric accessory 21 is repeated five times.
As described above, when the blades 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21 are open, the measurement of the variation time of the second ordinary symbol is interrupted. If the first normal symbol is also changing, the measurement of the changing time is similarly interrupted.

  After the fifth operation of the opening operation of the blades 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21 is completed, the second fluctuation of the second ordinary symbol is completed after a while, and the second ordinary symbol is hit. When the display is confirmed, the blades 25 of the second ordinary electric accessory 20 are opened, and in most cases, five game balls are won again in the second ordinary electric accessory 20. That is, again, the opening operation of the blades 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21 is repeated five times.

After the fifth opening operation of the blades 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21 for the second time has ended, the third variation of the second ordinary symbol is completed after a short period of time, and the probability that the second ordinary symbol is hit is Since it is 99/100, in most cases, the winning symbol is fixedly displayed. Then, the opening operation of the blades 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21 is repeated five times.
That is, in most cases, the opening operation of the blades 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21 is repeated five times for the number of times the first ordinary electric accessory 19 is won.
In summary, as the first ordinary symbol is confirmed and displayed as a winning symbol, the blade 22 of the first ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened once and the blade 25 of the second ordinary electric accessory 20 is opened five times. The blades 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21 are opened 25 times. However, in all cases, this is not the case, and when the number of game balls won in the ordinary electric combination is less than the maximum number of five, the second normal symbol, the third normal If the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a lost state, the number is less than the number of times of opening described above.
In addition, various variations are possible by changing the maximum number of holds, the maximum number of winnings, and the winning probability.
Further, in this embodiment, when any of the first normal symbol, the second normal symbol, and the third normal symbol is interrupted, the effect symbol display device 15 “measurement is interrupted”. Is displayed, and the player is clearly notified that the measurement of the variation time has been interrupted, so even a player who plays a game for the first time does not think that it is a failure.

  Further, in this embodiment, the first normal symbol can be changed even in a state advantageous to the above-mentioned series of players due to the first normal symbol being hit, so that the series advantageous to the player is achieved. There is a possibility that the first normal symbol will hit again during the operation. If the first normal symbol is hit again during a series of operations advantageous to the player, the current series of operations advantageous to the player is terminated, and a new advantage to the player from the beginning. A series of operations will be started.

Next, the variation time of the second normal symbol will be described with reference to FIG.
There are two variations of the second ordinary symbol, 5 seconds and 18 seconds. When the blade 22 of the first ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened, the first ordinary electric accessory 19 is awarded first. The variation corresponding to is 5 seconds, and otherwise (variation for the remaining 4 winnings) is 18 seconds. This 18 seconds means that the variation time of the third ordinary symbol (B in FIG. 12) is 2 seconds × 5 times = 10 seconds, and the third ordinary symbol is confirmed and displayed in the symbol, and the third ordinary electric accessory is displayed. The time until the 21 blades 28 are opened (about 0.5 seconds) and the time from when the blades 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21 are closed until the third ordinary symbol starts to change (about 0 seconds). .5 seconds). Expressed in terms of expression, the third normal symbol variation time (10 seconds) + the time from the confirmation display until the blades of the normal electric accessory are released (0.5 seconds x 5 times = 2.5 seconds) + the blades are closed The time from when the symbol starts to change (0.5 seconds × 4 times = 2 seconds) = 14.5 seconds <the second and subsequent variation times (18 seconds) of the second normal symbol. The first variation time of the third ordinary symbol appears to be longer than the variation time of the other third ordinary symbols as seen in FIG. 12, but the variation time measurement is interrupted immediately after the variation starts. (X in FIG. 12), substantial B ′ is the first fluctuation time of the third ordinary symbol. (X in FIG. 12 is the period during which the measurement of the variation time is suspended)
In addition, the fluctuation time of the second ordinary symbol after the second time is originally 14.5 seconds, plus the opening time (5.8 seconds × 5 = 29 seconds) of the blades 28 of the third ordinary electric accessory 21. However, in the case of the present invention, since the measurement of the fluctuation time is interrupted when the blades of the ordinary electric accessory are opened, 29 seconds do not have to be added. However, actually, the second variation of the second normal symbol stops 47 seconds after the start (18 seconds + 29 seconds). In addition, the variation time of the second normal symbol from the third time to the fifth time also stops after 47 seconds.
If the 2nd or later variation time of the second normal symbol must be 14.5 seconds or more, it will not be possible to make the best use of the player's advantageous state, even though it is advantageous to the player. Because. For example, if the variation time after the second time of the second ordinary symbol is 14.5 seconds or less, the next second ordinary symbol hits before the third ordinary electric accessory 21 is repeatedly opened five times. Since the opening operation of five times starts before all the opening operations are completed, the number of winning balls is less than the number of winning balls originally paid out.

  Next, a modification of this embodiment will be described. As described above, in this embodiment, since the first normal symbol may be hit again in a state advantageous to the player that starts due to the first normal symbol hit, There is a possibility that a larger number of prize balls may be paid out than the number of prize balls paid out in a state advantageous to one player. However, in this configuration, when the first normal symbol hits again in a state advantageous to the player, the state advantageous to the current player is ended, and a new advantage to the player from the beginning. Since the state is resumed, the number of prize balls to be paid out in a state advantageous to the player for two times cannot be obtained. Therefore, in this modification, a configuration is adopted in which the number of prize balls to be paid out in a state advantageous to two players can be obtained. In order to obtain the number of prize balls to be paid out in a state advantageous to two players, the variation time of the first normal symbol that is a hit in the state advantageous to the player is made advantageous to one player. Although it may be longer than the required time, if the first normal symbol starts to change near the end of the advantageous state of the first player, the player will play the first game After the state advantageous to the player is over, without doing anything, the variation of the first normal symbol will be seen until the time required for the state advantageous to the player almost once. Therefore, in this modification, the progress of the state advantageous to the player is constantly monitored, and when the first normal symbol hits in the state advantageous to the player, the progress state of the state advantageous to the current player is displayed. As a result, the variation time of the first normal symbol to be hit is determined.

  As a control method, when the first normal symbol is confirmed and displayed as a winning symbol, the big hit flag is activated, and during the big hit flag is activated, which state (the first normal state) is advantageous to the player at present. (How many times the opening operation of the blade of the electric accessory has been completed) or how much time has passed, and whether or not the big hit flag is activated in the processing of S611 in FIG. If the flag was activated, check the current state or the current elapsed time, and select a variation time that is slightly longer than the time at which the current player is expected to end. To do. With such a configuration, when the first normal symbol is hit in a state advantageous to the player, the number of prize balls to be paid out in a state advantageous to the player can be obtained and the first game It becomes possible to play in a state advantageous to the second player without waiting for a long time after the state advantageous to the player ends.

  In this embodiment, the probability that each of the first normal symbol, the second normal symbol, and the third normal symbol is fixed is constant. However, when the hit symbol of the first normal symbol is a specific hit symbol, From the next time, the probability of hitting the first normal symbol may be set to a high probability, or the second normal symbol and the third normal symbol are also set to have a high probability when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Also good. Further, the hit probability may be changed not only to the normal probability and the high probability but also to a plurality of stages of probability.

Front view of pachinko machine 50 Front view of the game board 10 of the pachinko machine 50 Back view of pachinko machine 50 Block diagram showing the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 50 Flowchart showing processing of “main routine” executed by main controller 80 Flowchart showing “Observation determination process (part 1)” for the first normal symbol in the main routine process Flowchart showing “Observation determination process (2)” for the first normal symbol in the main routine process The flowchart which shows "the 1st normal electric accessory processing" following success / failure determination processing for the 1st normal symbols Explanatory drawing which shows the kind of 1st normal symbol, 2nd normal symbol, 3rd normal symbol Explanatory drawing which shows the detail of a 1st normal electric character, a 2nd normal electric character, a 3rd normal electric character, a 1st normal symbol, a 2nd normal symbol, and a 3rd normal symbol Time chart showing the state advantageous to the player Time chart for explaining the variation time of the second normal symbol

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Game board 13 ... Game area 14 ... Center case 15 ... Production symbol display device 16 ... 1st normal symbol display device 18 ... 1st normal symbol operation gate 18a ... First normal symbol operation switch (first extraction means)
19 ... 1st normal electric accessory (1st variable prize opening)
19a: second normal symbol operation switch (second extraction means)
20 ... 2nd ordinary electric accessory (2nd variable prize opening)
20a ... 3rd normal symbol operation switch (3rd extraction means)
21 ... Third ordinary electric accessory (third variable prize opening)
23 ... 2nd normal symbol display device 26 ... 3rd normal symbol display device 22, 25, 28 ... Blade of normal electric accessory 50 ... Pachinko machine 80 ... Main control device 82 ..Directing design control device

Claims (2)

First extraction means for extracting random numbers for lottery winning by detecting game balls;
A first symbol for informing by making a fixed display after changing whether or not the random number extracted by the first extracting means is a win; and
First storage means for storing random numbers extracted within a predetermined range when a game ball is detected by the first extraction means while the first symbol is changing;
A first variable winning opening that opens the blade when the winning symbol is displayed by the first symbol;
Second extraction means provided in the first variable winning opening for extracting random numbers for lottery by detecting a game ball;
A second symbol for informing by making a fixed display after changing whether or not the random number extracted by the second extraction means is a winning;
Second storage means for storing random numbers extracted within a predetermined range when a game ball is detected by the first extraction means while the second symbol is changing;
A second variable winning opening that opens the blade when the winning symbol is displayed by the second symbol;
A third variable winning opening that opens the blade when a game ball wins the second variable winning opening;
Before the first symbol and the second symbol are changed, the change time is determined,
When the blades of the first variable winning opening, the second variable winning opening, and the third variable winning opening are open, the variation time of the first symbol and the second symbol is temporarily measured. A ball game machine characterized by being set to be interrupted. First extraction means for extracting random numbers for lottery winning by detecting game balls;
A first symbol for informing by making a fixed display after changing whether or not the random number extracted by the first extracting means is a winning;
First storage means for storing random numbers extracted within a predetermined range when a game ball is detected by the first extraction means while the first symbol is changing;
A first variable winning opening that opens the blade when the winning symbol is displayed by the first symbol;
Second extraction means provided in the first variable winning opening for extracting random numbers for lottery by detecting a game ball;
A second symbol for informing by making a fixed display after changing whether or not the random number extracted by the second extraction means is a winning;
Second storage means for storing random numbers extracted within a predetermined range when a game ball is detected by the first extraction means while the second symbol is changing;
A second variable winning opening that opens the blade when the winning symbol is displayed by the second symbol;
A third extraction means provided in the second variable winning opening for extracting a random number for lottery winning by detecting a game ball;
A third symbol for informing by making a fixed display after changing whether or not the random number extracted by the third extracting means is a winning;
Third storage means for storing random numbers extracted within a predetermined range when a game ball is detected by the second extraction means while the third symbol is changing;
A third variable prize opening that opens the blade when the winning symbol is displayed by the third symbol;
Before the first symbol, the second symbol, and the third symbol are changed, the change time is determined,
Changes in the first symbol, the second symbol, and the third symbol when any blade of the first variable winning award port, the second variable winning award port, or the third variable winning award port is open. A ball game machine that is set to temporarily stop measuring time.

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