JP2006239022A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which enables players to leave the game machine immediately even in the course of games for meals, going to toilets, telephone conversation or other matters while allowing continuation of the games by alternatively setting two different modes depending on the manual operation for altering the variation time of figures and the closure time of the special prize winning slot during the generation of the profit state according to the set mode. <P>SOLUTION: Normally in the shortening mode, the variation time of first symbols is shifted to second variation time (10-27 s) and a game is carried out. A first mode changeover switch is operated to switch over to the non-shortening mode and the variation time of the first symbols is shifted to a first variation time (one hour) to enable the continuation of the game even in the course of the game. Thus, the variation of the first symbols can be continued for a longer time to delay the output of the result of the game significantly and the players can leave the pachinko game machine 1 immediately for meals, going to toilets, telephone conversations or other matters. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention is configured so that two different modes can be alternatively set by manual operation, and according to the set mode, the variation time of the symbol and the closing time of the special prize opening during the profit state occurrence are changed. It relates to gaming machines.

  Conventionally, in gaming machines such as pachinko machines, a game board is provided with a start opening, a special prize opening, and a symbol display. When a game ball enters the start opening, a plurality of symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the symbol display. When a later plurality of symbols are in a special symbol form, a big hit is made, and a normally closed special winning opening is opened and closed based on a predetermined winning rule, and a profit state advantageous to the player is generated. This profit state is continued for several minutes (for example, about 7 or 8 minutes).

  By the way, in gaming machines such as pachinko machines, the time required for one symbol variation is usually set to several minutes (for example, about 2 minutes). In addition, if a game ball enters the starting port during symbol variation, the number of balls entered is stored as a maximum of four, and the number of symbol variations corresponding to the number of reserves is continuously performed. Will be. Here, when the number of reserves is three or four, gaming machines having a so-called variable time shortening function that automatically shortens the variable time of symbols are widely used. In addition, after the profit state due to the establishment of a specific special symbol form, until the predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a big hit, the number of symbol variations is 100), the symbol variation time is automatically reduced. Amusement machines equipped with a function for shortening the changing time are also widely put into practical use.

Patent Document 1 discloses a gaming machine that includes a stopping unit that temporarily stops the progress of a game based on an external operation and a release unit that releases the temporary stop by the stopping unit based on an external operation. Specifically, the stop means receives a signal from the external operation switch and transmits a pause command to the symbol control means, and the symbol control means receives the pause command and stops displaying a plurality of symbols. By maintaining, the symbol variation is suspended.
JP 2004-8382 A

  With conventional gaming machines, the player can freely operate the launch handle to launch the game ball onto the game board and play the game, stop the launch handle operation, and stop the launch of the game ball Can do. However, even if the operation of the launch handle is stopped, if the symbol is changing at that time, the symbol variation is continued, and if there is the number of reservations, the number of symbol variations corresponding to the number of reservations is continued. Is continuously performed. Here, there are cases where the player wants to perform tasks such as meals, toilets, and telephones away from the gaming machine during the game.

  At this time, as described above, even if the operation of the launching handle is stopped, if the symbol variation continues, it is necessary to wait for the symbol variation to end. When a profit state occurs, it is necessary to wait until the profit state that is continued for several minutes ends, which causes the player to feel a great deal of stress. Therefore, the player may leave the gaming machine and finish the business without waiting for the end of the symbol change. However, first of all, there is a problem that it is not possible to enjoy the game by looking at the symbol variation, and if a profit state occurs, the player is absent and the game ball cannot be fired on the game board, so there is a disadvantage. Become.

  By the way, when a player performs a predetermined variation shortening operation, the operation is detected by a sensor, and the symbol variation at that time is omitted, that is, the remaining variation time of the symbol variation is set to a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 There is known a gaming machine having a function for shortening a change time for resetting to (second) and displaying a final confirmed symbol. If the player wants to leave the gaming machine and perform errands in the middle of the game, he can see only the result with the symbol variation time greatly cut. However, as a result, when the profit state occurs in the special symbol mode, it is necessary to wait until the profit state ends, and the same problem as described above occurs. In addition, the effects due to symbol fluctuations are cut, so the fun is reduced.

If a profit state occurs, the profit state lasts for several minutes, so if the player wants to leave the gaming machine while doing the profit state, wait until this profit state ends Then, it is only necessary to abandon the profit state and finish the errand.
The conventional variable time shortening function of gaming machines is a function mainly provided to allow the number of reservations to be consumed quickly, and does not include the idea of interrupting the game. Note that the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 is capable of temporarily stopping the symbol variation that is the progression of the game by an external operation, but basically has a different function from the present invention.

  An object of the present invention is to enable a plurality of different modes to be set alternatively by manual operation, and to change the variation time of the symbol and the closing time of the special prize opening during the profit state occurrence according to the set mode. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be configured to continue the game even in the middle of the game, but that can perform tasks such as meals, toilets, and telephones immediately away from the gaming machine.

  The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein when the game board on which the game ball is launched, the start port provided in the game board, and the game ball that has entered the start port are detected, the display means is changed. A game machine comprising: a symbol control means for displaying; and a profit state generating means for generating a profit state advantageous to a player when the changed symbol displayed on the display means is in a predetermined special symbol form. is there.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1 can be operated from the outside, and the mode switching means for switching the mode relating to the fluctuation time of the symbol, and when the mode switching means is operated in the normal state where the mode switching means is not operated and the mode switching means is operated. In the non-shortening mode, the mode setting means for switching to and setting the non-shortening mode and the symbol control means display the symbols in a variable manner over the first variation time set in advance, and in the shortening mode. And a variation time setting means for setting a time related to symbol variation so that the symbol is variably displayed over a second variation time shorter than the first variation time.

  In this gaming machine, the mode setting means sets the shortening mode in a normal state where the mode switching means is not operated, and switches to the non-shortening mode when the mode switching means is operated in the shortening mode. The variation time setting means first sets the reference variation time (for example, 1 hour) as the symbol variation time in either the non-shortening mode or the shortening mode. When set, the second variation time (for example, 5 to 30 seconds) is set as a result. That is, in the shortening mode, for example, the symbol variation time set to 1 hour is shortened, resulting in a symbol variation time of 5 to 30 seconds. As a result, by the symbol control means, in the shortened mode, the symbol is variably displayed over the second variation time shorter than the first variation time as a reference, and in the non-shortening mode, the first symbol as the reference is displayed. Fluctuation is displayed over the fluctuation time.

  When playing a game normally, the symbol mode is changed over the second change time of, for example, 5 to 30 seconds. Here, when a game ball enters the starting port during symbol variation, the maximum number of balls (for example, four) is stored as the number of holdings, and the number of symbol variations corresponding to the number of holdings is stored. When continuously performed, in the shortening mode, when the number of holdings is a predetermined number (for example, 3 or 4), the symbol variation time is shorter than the second variation time, for example, 1 A shortening function for shortening to a fluctuation time of ˜3 seconds may be provided. Also, in the shortened mode, after the profit state due to the establishment of a specific special symbol form, the variation time of the symbol is reduced until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, a big hit, the number of symbol variations becomes 100). You may provide the shortening function shortened to the variation time of 1-3 second shorter than the 2nd variation time, for example.

  When the player wants to perform tasks such as meals, toilets, and telephones away from the gaming machine during the game, the mode switching means is operated to switch from the shortened mode to the non-shortened mode, for example for one hour. The symbol is varied over the first variation time. As a result, the game is continued, but the design is continued to fluctuate for a long time, and the output of the game result is greatly delayed, so that the user can immediately leave the gaming machine and perform the work. Here, the symbol variation that becomes the first variation time by the operation of the mode switching means is the symbol variation that is performed at the time of the mode switching operation or the symbol variation that is started after the mode switching operation. It may be determined on the basis of the operation timing of the mode switching means.

  The switching from the non-shortening mode to the shorting mode may be performed automatically. In this case, in the non-shortening mode, when the symbol variation that becomes the first variation time is performed one or more predetermined times, the non-shortening mode is canceled and the mode is switched to the shortening mode. Further, the switching from the non-shortening mode to the shortening mode may be forcibly performed by providing a second mode switching unit and operating the second mode switching unit. In this case, the second mode switching means may be provided on the launching handle that is gripped to launch the game ball. Then, after the errand is completed, the non-shortening mode is automatically canceled simply by holding the launching handle so that it returns to the gaming machine and starts playing naturally.

  The following configuration can be adopted in the invention of claim 1. Second mode switching means for switching from the non-shortening mode to the shortening mode is provided. Fluctuation pattern determining means for determining a symbol variation pattern to be displayed on the display means is provided independently of the symbol control means, and the variation pattern determining means includes a plurality of types of variation patterns employed in the shortening mode, and Based on the monitoring timer value corresponding to the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination means and the mode set by the mode setting means, having a variation pattern table having information on the monitoring timer value associated with each symbol variation time The symbol control means is configured to variably display the symbol over the first or second variation time (claim 3).

  The gaming machine according to claim 4 is set to the mode switching means that can be operated from the outside and switches the mode relating to the fluctuation time of the symbol, and in the normal state where the mode switching means is not operated, and the mode switching means is operated. In this case, the mode setting means for switching to and setting the extension mode and the symbol control means cause the symbols to be variably displayed over the first variation time set in advance in the non-extension mode and in the extension mode. Fluctuation time setting means for setting a time related to symbol variation so as to variably display the symbol over a second variation time longer than the first variation time is provided.

  In this gaming machine, the mode setting means sets the non-extension mode in a normal state where the mode switching means is not operated, and switches to the extension mode when the mode switching means is operated in the non-extension mode. . The variation time setting means first sets the reference variation time (for example, 5 to 30 seconds) as the symbol variation time, for example, in both the non-shortening mode and the shortening mode. When the mode is set, the second variation time (for example, 1 hour) is set as a result. That is, in the extension mode, for example, the symbol variation time set to 5 to 30 seconds is extended, resulting in a symbol variation time of 1 hour. As a result, the symbol is displayed by the symbol control means over the first variation time that is the reference in the non-extension mode, and the second that is longer than the first variation time that is the reference in the extension mode. Fluctuation is displayed over the fluctuation time.

  In the non-extension mode, the shortening function described in claim 1 is provided, and the switching from the extension mode to the non-extension mode may be performed by the same technique as the switching from the non-shortening mode to the shortening mode in claim 1. . In addition, the same effects as in the first aspect are basically obtained. A second mode switching means for switching from the extension mode to the non-extension mode may be provided.

  The gaming machine according to claim 6 is a game board on which a game ball is launched, a starting opening and a special winning opening provided in the gaming board, special opening / closing means for opening and closing the special winning opening, and a starting opening. When the game ball is detected, the symbol control means for variably displaying the symbol on the display means, and when the symbol after change displayed on the display means is in a predetermined special symbol mode, the special winning opening is opened by the special opening / closing means. In a gaming machine having a profit state generating means for releasing and generating a profit state advantageous to a player, a mode switching means for switching a mode related to the closing time of the special winning opening in the profit state, which can be operated from the outside, and mode switching In a normal state where the means is not operated, a non-pause mode is set, and when the mode switching means is operated, mode setting means is provided for switching to the pause mode and setting the profit state. The special prize opening is opened and closed several times based on a predetermined prize rule, and the closing time from the closing after the special winning opening is opened to the next opening is determined in the non-pause mode. A blockage time setting means for setting the first blockage time and setting the second blockage time longer than the first blockage time in the pause mode is provided.

  This gaming machine can be implemented in combination with the inventions of claims 1 to 3 or the inventions of claims 4 and 5. In this gaming machine, the mode setting means sets the non-pause mode in a normal state where the mode switching means is not operated, and switches to the pause mode when the mode switching means is operated. When the profit state is generated by the profit state generating means, the closing time setting means sets the closing time from the closing time after opening the special prize opening to the next opening time, in the non-pause mode, the first closing time (for example, 3 seconds), and in the pause mode, a second closing time (for example, 1 hour) longer than the first fluctuation time is set.

  When playing normally, the non-pause mode is set so that the closing time of the special prize opening in the profit state is, for example, the first closing time of 3 seconds. If the player wants to perform meals, toilets, telephone calls, etc. away from the gaming machine during the game or in the profit state, the mode switching means is operated to switch from the non-pause mode to the pause mode. Thus, the closing time of the special winning opening in the profit state is set to the second closing time of 1 hour, for example. As a result, although the profit state is continued, the special prize opening is kept blocked for a long time, and the opening of the next special prize opening is greatly delayed, so that it is possible to immediately leave the gaming machine and perform errands. Here, the closing of the special prize opening which becomes the second closing time by the operation of the mode switching means is performed after the special winning opening is closed at the time of the operation of the mode switching means or after the operation of the mode switching means. The special prize opening is closed, and in this case, which special prize opening should be closed may be determined based on the operation timing of the mode switching means.

  Switching from the pause mode to the non-pause mode may be performed automatically. In this case, in the pause mode, when the special prize opening that is the second closing time is closed one or more times, the pause mode is canceled and the mode is switched to the non-pause mode. Note that second mode switching means for switching from the pause mode to the non-pause mode may be provided. That is, switching from the pause mode to the non-pause can be forcibly performed by operating the second mode switching means. In this case, the second mode switching means may be provided on the launching handle that is gripped to launch the game ball. Then, after the errand is completed, the pause mode is automatically canceled simply by holding the launching handle so that it returns to the gaming machine and starts playing naturally.

  According to the gaming machine of claims 1 to 3, it is possible to set the shortened mode and the non-shortened mode alternatively by manual operation of the player, and the symbol variation time can be changed according to the set mode. Play in short mode, switch to non-short mode if necessary, continue the game even in the middle of the game, but continue to fluctuate for a long time and greatly delay the output of the game result, It is possible to perform tasks such as toilets and telephones immediately away from the gaming machine. In other words, without waiting for the fluctuation of the symbol indicating the game result to stop and without generating a profit state, the player moves away from the gaming machine without stagnation and feels stress to the player when performing the errand. It wo n’t let you.

  According to the gaming machines of claims 4 and 5, the non-extension mode and the extension mode can be alternatively set by manual operation of the player, and the symbol variation time can be changed according to the set mode. Play in non-extended mode, switch to extended mode if necessary, continue the game even in the middle of the game, but continue to fluctuate the pattern for a long time, greatly delay the output of the game results, It is possible to perform tasks such as toilets and telephones immediately away from the gaming machine. In other words, without waiting for the fluctuation of the symbol indicating the game result to stop and without generating a profit state, the player moves away from the gaming machine without stagnation and feels stress to the player when performing the errand. It wo n’t let you.

  According to the gaming machines of claims 6 and 7, the non-pause mode and the pause mode can be set alternatively by manual operation of the player, and the special prize opening is opened in the profit state according to the set mode. You can change the closing time from the next closing time to the next opening time, usually play in non-pause mode, switch to pause mode if necessary, continue the profit state, but the special prize opening for a long time By continuing to block and delaying the opening of the next special prize opening, it is possible to perform tasks such as meals, toilets, and telephones immediately away from the gaming machine. In other words, even when a profit state occurs, the player leaves the gaming machine without waiting for the profit state to end, and the player does not feel stressed when performing the errand.

  In the present embodiment, a game board on which a game ball is launched, a start opening and a special winning opening provided on the game board, a special opening / closing means for opening and closing the special winning opening, and a game ball entering the start opening A symbol control means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols on the display means when detected, and a special opening / closing means for opening and closing the special winning opening when the plurality of symbols after the variation displayed on the display means are in a predetermined special symbol mode The present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that is provided with a profit state generating means that generates a profit state that is advantageous to a player by being released at the same time.

  A pachinko machine 1 shown in FIGS. 1 to 3 is a so-called card-type ball game machine installed in an island structure of a game store, and a card-type ball lending machine 2 is arranged adjacent to the pachinko machine 1. The The pachinko machine 1 has an outer frame 3 and a front frame 4. A game board 5 is mounted on the front frame 4, a glass door 6 having a window 6 a that opens and closes the front side of the game board 5 is pivotally attached, and a front plate 7 is pivotally attached to the lower side of the glass door 6. . An upper plate 8 is provided on the front plate 7, and a lower plate 9 is provided below the front frame 4. A launch handle 10 is provided at the lower right portion of the front frame 4, and when the launch handle 10 is rotated, the game balls accommodated in the upper plate 8 are launched one by one onto the game board 5. On the left side of the lower plate 9, there are provided first and second mode changeover switches (SW) 11 and 12 (which correspond to the mode changeover means and the second mode changeover means), respectively.

A dedicated ball lending card can be inserted into the ball lending machine 2, and the upper plate 8 has a balance display unit 13a for displaying the lending balance of the ball lending card inserted into the ball lending machine 2, and a ball lending machine 2 is provided with a ball lending switch 13b for instructing ball lending of a predetermined number of game balls out of the lending balance of the ball lending card, and a return switch 13c for instructing the ball lending machine 2 to return the card. ing.
As shown in FIG. 4, the game board 5 is provided with a substantially annular guide rail 14, a game area 5 a is formed inside the guide rail 14, and a game ball launched by rotating the launch handle 10. Is introduced into the game area 5 a by the guide rail 14.

  The game area 5a includes a number of obstacle nails (not shown), a plurality of normal winning holes 20, a first starting port 21, and a starting port opening / closing member 21a that opens and closes the first starting port 21 so as to change in size. And a pair of second start ports 22, a special winning port 23, a winning port opening / closing member 23 a that opens and closes the special winning port 23, a ball discharge port 24, and a plurality of first symbols. A liquid crystal display 25 (display means) for variably displaying a plurality of second symbols, four first holding lamps 26, four second holding lamps 27, and the like are provided.

  The game ball launched into the game area 5a hits the obstacle nail and falls while changing its direction, and wins one of the normal winning port 20, the first starting port 21, the second starting port 22, and the special winning port 23. Or it falls to the lowest end and is discharged from the discharge port 24. When a game ball enters any of the normal winning port 20, the first start port 21, and the special winning port 23, a predetermined number of game balls are placed in the upper plate according to the winning ports 20, 21, 23. 8 or lower tray 9 is paid out.

  When a game ball that has entered the first starting port 21 is detected, a plurality of first symbols are displayed on the liquid crystal display 25 in a plurality (three) of the first symbol display areas 25a to 25c. When the plurality of first symbols become the same symbol and become a special symbol mode, the special prize opening 23 is opened and closed by the prize opening opening / closing member 23a, and a profit state advantageous to the player is generated. Here, when a game ball enters the first start port 21 during the variation of the first symbol, the number of balls entered is stored as a maximum number of four, and the number corresponding to the number of reservations is stored. The first hold lamp 26 is turned on. And the fluctuation | variation of the 1st symbol of the frequency | count equivalent to the holding | maintenance number is performed continuously.

  When a profit state occurs, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), for example, the special prize opening 23 is opened and closed at a maximum of 15R (round) based on a predetermined prize rule. It is maintained until 10 game balls enter the special winning opening 23 or 30 seconds have passed since the opening, and in each round up to 14R, the gaming balls are opened during the opening of the special winning opening 23. When the ball enters 23 and passes through the V zone, the opening and closing of the next round is continued.

  When a game ball that has entered the second starting port 22 is detected, a plurality of second symbols are variably displayed on the plurality of (two) second symbol display areas 25d and 25e on the liquid crystal display 25, When the plurality of second symbols after change become the same symbol, the first starting port 21 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times by the starting winning port opening / closing member 21a. Here, when a game ball enters the second starting port 22 during the variation of the second symbol, the number of balls entered is stored as a maximum number of four, and the number corresponding to the number of reservations is stored. The second hold lamp 27 is turned on. And the fluctuation | variation of the 2nd symbol of the frequency | count equivalent to the number of holding | maintenance is performed continuously.

  Next, as shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, a back mechanism plate 30 is mounted on the back side of the front frame 4, and a prize ball tank 31 to which game balls are supplied from the outside, and a prize ball tank 31 on the upper side thereof. A tank rail 32 extending from is provided. A passage unit 33 is connected to the tank rail 32, and a payout mechanism 34 having a payout motor 34 a for paying out game balls to the upper plate 8 or the lower plate 9 is provided at an upstream side portion of the passage unit 33. A ball launching mechanism 35 having a launching motor 35 a that launches a game ball is provided on the lower right side of the back mechanism plate 30.

  2, 3, and 5, on the back side of the front frame 4, as a board for controlling the gaming machine 2, a main control board 40, a payout control board 41, a symbol control board 42, a voice / lamp A control board 43, a launch control board 44, an external I / F control board 45, and a power supply board 46 are provided at predetermined positions. These control boards 40 to 46 are configured separately and are electrically connected. At least the main control board 40, the payout control board 41, the symbol control board 42, and the voice / lamp control board 43 are respectively connected to a CPU and a ROM. A microcomputer comprising a RAM is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the main control board 40 includes a normal winning port SW group 20a, a first starting port SW21b, a second starting port SW22a, a special winning port SW23b, a special winning port V zone SW23c, and a first starting port opening / closing. A solenoid (SOL) 21c, a special winning opening / closing SOL 23d, and first and second mode switches SW11 and 12 are connected. The computer of the main control board 40 directly controls the first start opening / closing SOL 21c and the special prize opening opening / closing SOL 23d based on the SW signals from the SWs 20a, 21b, 22a, 23b, 23c, and the payout control board 41. Control commands are output to the symbol control board 42 and the voice / lamp control board 43, and other control devices are indirectly controlled via these control boards 41-43. The special prize opening / closing member 23a and the special prize opening / closing SOL 23d correspond to special opening / closing means for opening / closing the special prize opening 23.

  The computer of the payout control board 41 controls the payout motor 34a based on the payout control command received from the main control board 40 to pay out the game ball by winning, and also to the external I / F control board 45. Based on an instruction from the connected ball lending machine 2, the payout motor 34a is controlled to lend out a game ball. A launch handle operation SW 10a is connected to the launch control board 44, and the launch control board 44 controls the launch motor 15a based on the SW signal from the launch control board 44 when the launch handle 10 is operated to play a game ball. Fire.

  The audio / lamp control board 43 is connected to a speaker 50, a decoration lamp group 51, first and second hold lamps 26 and 27, and a mode notification lamp 52. The computer of the sound / lamp control board 43 controls the speaker 50 based on the control command for sound received from the main control board 40, and the decorative lamp group 51, the first control based on the control command for lamp. The first hold lamps 26 and 27 and the mode notification lamp 52 are controlled. The computer of the symbol control board 42 controls the liquid crystal display 25 via the liquid crystal driver 53 based on the symbol control command received from the main control board 40.

  Next, various functions achieved through control programs stored in advance by the computer of the main control board 40 and the symbol control board 42 of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to the functional block diagram of FIG.

  Various means 60 to 74 are configured on the main control board 40. The first lottery means 60 uses a first lottery counter to detect a plurality of lottery numerical values (for example, 0 to 299) when a game ball that has entered the first starter port 21 is detected by the first starter port SW21b. The first lottery storage means 61 stores the lottery value as the first lottery value. One symbol variation is performed for one first lottery value stored in the first lottery value storage unit 61. At the start of this symbol variation, that is, based on the determination process of the lottery value. Thus, the first lottery value corresponding to the symbol variation is erased from the first lottery value storage means 61.

  The first determination unit 62 reads out the first lottery values stored in the first lottery value storage unit 61 one by one at a predetermined timing, and the first lottery value is a predetermined jackpot value that generates a profit state. If the value is a big hit value, the big hit is determined. The variation pattern determining means 63 is a means for determining a plurality of first symbol variation patterns to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 25, and includes a deviation variation pattern table 63a and a big hit variation pattern table 63b. The variation pattern determining means 63 is provided independently of the symbol control board 42.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 7, the variation pattern table 63a for losing and the variation pattern table 63b for big hits each have a plurality of types of variation patterns (information of events of variation patterns consisting of 1 byte) and symbols of these variation patterns. It has information of a monitoring timer value consisting of 2 bytes each associated with the variation time (for example, a predetermined time ≈ shorter than the symbol variation time in the shortened mode of the corresponding variation pattern, for example, a value shorter by 1 second).

  The variation pattern determination unit 63 receives the determination result by the first determination unit 62, and in the case of a deviation, based on the deviation variation pattern table 63a, the variation pattern determination unit 63 stores a plurality of deviations (displacement 1) stored in the deviation variation pattern table 63a. , 2 and reach deviations 1 to 3) are determined by performing a lottery lottery with the distribution rate shown in the figure, and in the case of big hit, based on the big hit variation pattern table 63b, the big hit variation pattern table Any one of a plurality of big hits (big hits 1 to 3) variation patterns stored in 63b is determined by performing a lottery drawing with a distribution rate shown in the drawing.

  The profit state generation means 64 receives the determination result by the first determination means 62, and in the case of a big hit, when the plurality of first symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 25 are in a predetermined special symbol form, As described above, the special prize opening / closing SOL 23d is controlled so as to open / close the special prize opening 23 based on a predetermined prize rule, and a profit state advantageous to the player is generated.

  The fluctuation shortening means 65 functions when the number of the first lottery values stored in the first lottery storage means 61 is 3 or 4 (the number of lighting of the first holding lamp 26 is 3 or 4). This is to shorten the variation time of the first symbol. Here, as described later, in the shortening mode, the first variation time (for example, 1 hour) of the first symbol in the non-shortening mode is shortened to a second variation time (for example, 10 to 27 seconds). When the fluctuation shortening means 65 functions, it is further changed to a fluctuation time (for example, 1 second) that is shorter than the second fluctuation time.

  The second lottery means 66 uses the second lottery counter to select one numerical value from among a plurality of lottery numbers when the second starting port SW22a detects a game ball that has entered the second starting port 22. And the second lottery storage means 67 stores the lottery value as the second lottery value. The second determination means 68 determines whether or not it is a hit or not based on the second lottery value stored in the second lottery value storage means 67. The profit generating unit 69 receives the determination result by the second determining unit 68 and controls the first start port opening / closing SOL 21c so as to open / close the first start port 21 a predetermined number of times in the case of winning.

  The first and second mode switching SWs 11 and 12 can be operated from the outside to switch the mode related to the symbol variation time. The mode setting means 70 is in a normal state where the first mode switching switch 11 is not operated. When the first mode changeover switch 11 is operated during the shortening mode, the shortening mode is switched to the non-shortening mode. Further, when the second mode selector switch 12 is operated in the non-shortening mode, the mode setting means 70 switches from the non-shortening mode to the shortening mode for setting. When the power is turned on or reset, the shortened mode (or non-shortened mode) is automatically set. Here, in the mode setting means 70, information on the set shortening mode or non-shortening mode is stored in the mode storage means 70a with a flag.

  The command transmission unit 71 sequentially transmits the information (command) of the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit 63 to the symbol control board 42, and the information corresponding to the variation pattern is also sequentially transmitted to the voice / lamp control board 43. Furthermore, a symbol command designating a symbol to be finally stopped or a stop command is transmitted to the symbol control board 42. Further, the set mode information can be transmitted to the symbol control board 42, the voice / lamp control board 43, etc., and the mode (non-shortening mode or shortening mode) can be notified by a lamp or voice.

  The variation time setting means 74 causes the symbol control board 42 to variably display a symbol on the liquid crystal display 25 over a first variation time (for example, one hour) which is a preset reference in the non-shortening mode, and shortens the symbol. In the mode, a time related to symbol variation (first variation time, monitoring timer value) is set so that the symbol is variably displayed over a second variation time (for example, 10 to 27 seconds) shorter than the first variation time. .

  Specifically, the variation time setting means 74 first sets a reference first variation time (for example, 1 hour) as a symbol variation time, at the beginning of symbol variation, in both the non-shortening mode and the shortening mode. A monitoring timer value (for example, 9 to 24 seconds) corresponding to the determined variation pattern is set in the monitoring timer as well as the variation timer. Then, when the time corresponding to the monitoring timer value has elapsed since the start of symbol variation, if the shortening mode is set, a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) is reset in the variation timer. Thus, when the set variation timer becomes 0, the symbol stop command is transmitted to the symbol control board 42, that is, in the shortening mode, for example, as a result of shortening the symbol variation time set to 1 hour 10 25 seconds.

  The fluctuation monitoring means 73 is a means for monitoring whether or not the first fluctuation time can be shortened to the second fluctuation time by using the monitoring timer value set by the fluctuation time setting means 73. Specifically, the set monitoring timer is subtracted from the start of symbol variation, and it is determined whether or not the monitoring timer is 0. When the monitoring timer is 0 or in the shortened mode, the variation time setting means 73 A predetermined time (for example, 1 second) can be reset in the variable timer.

Here, the changing symbol process, the timer subtraction process, and the changing process executed by the main control board 40 will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 8, the variation symbol process is started in response to the determination result of the first determination means 62. First, the variation pattern is determined based on the determination result (S1), and the first variation is performed in the variation timer ta. Time (1 hour) is set (S2), and a monitoring timer value (9 to 24 seconds) corresponding to the variation pattern determined in S1 is set to the monitoring timer tb (S3). Next, the variation pattern information is transmitted to the symbol control board 42 (S4), and the symbol designating command of the stop symbol determined based on the determination result is transmitted to the symbol control board 42 (S5).

  As shown in FIG. 9, the timer subtraction process is started when the first variation time is set in the variation timer ta. First, it is determined whether or not the monitoring timer tb = 0 (S10), and when tb = 0 is not satisfied ( S10; No), the monitoring timer tb is subtracted (S11). When tb = 0 (S10; Yes) or after S11, it is determined whether the variation timer ta = 0 (S12). When ta = 0 (S12; Yes), the process returns and when ta = 0 is not satisfied (S12). No), the variation timer ta is subtracted (S13), and the process returns.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the changing process is started when the change of the symbol is started. First, it is determined whether or not the change timer ta <1 second (S20). If ta <1 second (S20; Yes), a return is performed. To do. When ta <1 second is not satisfied (S20; No), it is next determined whether or not the monitoring timer tb = 0 (S21). When tb = 0 is not satisfied (S21; No), the process returns. If tb = 0 (S21; Yes), it is next determined whether or not the mode is the shortened mode (S22). If the mode is not the shortened mode (S22; No), that is, if the mode is not the shortened mode, the process returns. In the case of the shortening mode (S22; Yes), next, a predetermined value (1 second) is reset in the variation timer ta (S23), and the process returns. When the variation timer ta = 0, if the predetermined value (1 second) is reset in the variation timer ta in S23, a symbol stop command is transmitted to the symbol control board 42 when those values have elapsed. The symbol is stopped.

  Various means 75 to 78 are configured on the design control board 42. The command receiving means 75 receives fluctuation pattern information (command), mode information (command) and the like from the main control board 40, and the command analysis means 76 analyzes the received fluctuation pattern information. In the mode storage means 77, the mode information (short mode or non-short mode information) is stored as a flag. Here, the transmission of the mode information from the main control board 40 and the switching of the mode stored in the mode storage means 77 are performed only when the mode switching switches 11 and 12 are operated to switch the mode. do it.

  The symbol control unit 77 controls the liquid crystal display 25 via the liquid crystal driver 53 based on the variation pattern information analyzed by the command analysis unit 76 and the information on the shortening mode or the non-shortening mode stored in the mode storage unit 77. To do. Here, in the non-shortening mode, the first symbol is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display 25 over a first reference time (for example, one hour) which is a preset reference. In the shortening mode, the first fluctuation time is displayed. The first symbol is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display 25 over a shorter second variation time (for example, 10 to 27 seconds), and the symbol is varied based on the symbol stop command received from the main control board 40. Stop.

  As shown in FIG. 7, for example, when the fluctuation pattern is “out of 2”, the first symbol fluctuates for 1 hour in the non-shortening mode, and the first symbol fluctuates for 10 seconds in the shortening mode. Stop from. Further, for example, when the variation pattern is “reach loss 3”, the first symbol is changed for 1 hour in the non-shortening mode, and is stopped after the first symbol is changed for 25 seconds in the reduction mode. Further, for example, when the variation pattern is “big hit 1”, the non-shortening mode stops after the first symbol fluctuates for one hour, and in the shortening mode, the first symbol fluctuates for 17 seconds and then stops.

  As shown in FIG. 11, in the conventional pachinko machine 1, as shown in (a), the first symbol is changing, and further, the first hold lamp 26 is lit, and the current first symbol is changed. When the first symbol changes continuously afterwards, even if a meal, toilet, telephone, etc. occur and you want to stop the game and leave the pachinko machine 1, the series of the first symbol variation ends. It is necessary to wait until the time. Of course, it is possible to stop the game and leave the pachinko machine 1 without waiting for the series of changes in the first symbol to end, but there is a problem that the game cannot be enjoyed by looking at the variations in the first symbol, As shown in (b), when a profit state occurs, there is no player, and a game ball cannot be fired on the game board 5a, resulting in a disadvantage.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present plan, as shown in (c) and (d), when the player manually operates the mode change-over switches 11 and 12, the shortened mode and the non-shortened mode can be set alternatively. Depending on the set mode, the variation time of the first symbol can be changed. Usually, the game is played by setting the variation time of the first symbol to the second variation time (for example, 10 to 27 seconds) in the shortened mode. In response to the change to the non-shortening mode, the variation time of the first symbol is set to the first variation time (for example, one hour), and the game is continued even during the game, but the first symbol is continuously varied for a long time and the game result Can greatly delay the output of the machine, and can perform tasks such as meals, toilets, and telephones immediately away from the pachinko machine 1. In other words, without waiting for the suspension of the first symbol indicating the game result, and without generating a profit state, the player moves away from the pachinko machine 1 without any delay, and gives the player when performing the task. No more stress.

  Here, as shown in (c), when switching to the non-shortening mode is completed and the variation of the first symbol continued over the first variation time is completed, the non-shortening mode is automatically switched to the shortening mode. It may be configured to switch, or as shown in (d), when the player finishes the work until the first fluctuation time elapses and returns to the pachinko machine 1, the player sets the second mode changeover switch 12. By operating, it can be configured to switch from the non-shortening mode to the shortening mode and to stop the first symbol that is currently moving soon after switching to the shortening mode.

  Further, in this pachinko machine 1, the first and second mode changeover switches 11 and 12 function as changeover switches that can be operated from the outside and change the mode related to the closing time of the special winning opening 23 in the profit state. The mode setting means 70 sets the non-pause mode in a normal state where the first mode changeover switch 11 is not operated. When the first mode changeover switch 11 is operated in the non-pause mode, the mode setting means 70 Switch from pause mode to pause mode. When the second mode changeover switch 12 is operated during the pause mode, the setting is made by switching from the pause mode to the non-pause mode.

  When the power is turned on or reset, the non-pause mode (or pause mode) is automatically set. Here, in the mode setting means 70, information on the set non-pause mode or pause mode is stored in the mode storage means 70a, for example, with a flag. In addition to the first and second mode changeover switches 11 and 12, a first and second mode changeover switch for switching between the pause mode and the non-pause mode may be provided separately.

  In addition, about the effect in non-shortening mode, you may perform the high-speed fluctuation | variation of a symbol continuously. Further, it is possible to repeatedly perform effects until the mode is switched to the non-shortening mode. Further, the symbol variation may be performed until the end, and then the variation may be caused to stand by. Alternatively, the symbol variation may be performed to the end, and the variation may be repeated. Moreover, you may switch to the effect only for non-shortening mode.

  As described above, the profit state generating means 64, when the plurality of first symbols displayed on the liquid crystal display 25 are in a special symbol form determined in advance, a plurality of special winning holes 23 are formed based on a predetermined winning rule. The special prize opening / closing SOL 23d is controlled based on the information on the non-pause mode or the pause mode stored in the mode storage means 77, and the special prize opening 23 is closed after the special prize opening 23 is closed. As for the closing time until the opening of the first closing time, a predetermined first closing time (for example, 5 seconds) is set in the non-pause mode, and a second closing time (for example, 1 hour) longer than the first closing time in the pause mode. ).

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the conventional pachinko machine 1, as shown in (a), when a profit state occurs, the profit state continues for several minutes. When he wants to perform an errand away from 1, he simply chooses whether to wait until this profit state ends or to abandon the profit state and finish the errand. If the profit state is abandoned, a game ball cannot be fired on the game board 5a, resulting in a great disadvantage.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present plan, as shown in (b) and (c), the player can set the non-pause mode and the pause mode alternatively by manually operating the mode changeover switches 11 and 12. In the normal game, the non-pause mode is set, and the closing time of the special winning opening 23 in the profit state is set to the first closing time (3 seconds). When it is desired to perform errands away from the pachinko machine 1, the first mode changeover switch 11 is operated to switch from the non-pause mode to the pause mode, and the closing time of the special prize opening 23 in the profit state is closed for the second time. Make time (1 hour). As a result, the profit state is continued, but the special prize opening 23 is kept blocked for a long time, so that the opening of the next special prize opening 23 is greatly delayed, and the user immediately moves away from the pachinko machine 1 Can do.

  Here, as shown in (b), when switching to the pause mode and the closing of the special prize opening 23 continued for the second closing time is completed, the pause mode is automatically changed to the non-pause mode. It may be configured to switch, or as shown in (c), when the player finishes the work and returns to the pachinko machine 1 before the second closing time elapses, the player sets the second mode switch 12. By operating, it can be configured to switch from the pause mode to the non-pause mode and to open the closed special prize opening 23 shortly after the switch to the non-pause mode.

  The function for switching to the non-pause mode and the pause may be omitted, or the function for switching to the shortened mode and the non-shortened mode may be omitted. The first variation time can be set to an appropriate time of 10 minutes or more, the second variation time can be set to an appropriate time of 2 minutes or less, and the second occlusion time can be set to an appropriate time of 10 minutes or more. It is. Further, the second symbol may have a function of switching between the shortened mode and the non-shortened mode. A common mode change switch is provided in place of the mode change switches 11 and 12, and each time this mode change switch is operated, one of the non-shortening mode and the shorting mode can be switched to the other. It may be configured to be able to switch from one of the pause modes to the other.

In the second embodiment, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first embodiment, the function of the mode setting means 70 of the main control board 40 and the function of the symbol control means 78 of the symbol control board 42 are changed.
That is, the mode setting means 70 sets the non-extension mode in a normal state where the first mode changeover switch 11 is not operated, and when the first mode changeover switch 11 is operated in the non-extension mode, the non-extension mode is set. Switch from extension mode to extension mode.

  Further, when the second mode selector switch 12 is operated in the extension mode, the setting is switched from the extension mode to the non-extension mode. When the power is turned on or reset, the non-extension mode (or extension mode) is automatically set. Here, in the mode setting means 70, information on the set non-extension mode or extension mode is stored in the mode storage means 70a with a flag. Information (command) of the set mode (non-extension mode or extension mode) is transmitted to the symbol control board 42 and stored in the mode storage means 77 of the symbol control board 42.

  The symbol control means 78 controls the liquid crystal display 25 via the liquid crystal driver 53 based on the variation pattern information analyzed by the command analysis means 76 and the non-extension mode or extension mode information stored in the mode storage means 77. In the non-extension mode, the first symbol is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display 25 over a preset first variation time (for example, 10 to 27 seconds), and in the extension mode, the first variation time. The first symbol is variably displayed on the liquid crystal display 25 over a longer second variation time (for example, one hour).

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present invention, as shown in (a) and (b), the player manually operates the mode change-over switches 11 and 12, so that the non-extension mode and the extension mode are selected. Depending on the set mode, the variation time of the first symbol can be changed, and the normal variation mode is usually set to the first variation time (for example, 10 to 27 seconds). Play the game, switch to the extension mode and change the first symbol variation time to the second variation time (for example, 1 hour), continue the game even in the middle of the game, but continue to vary the first symbol for a long time The output of the result can be greatly delayed, and tasks such as meals, toilets, and telephones can be performed immediately away from the pachinko machine 1. In other words, without waiting for the suspension of the first symbol indicating the game result, and without generating a profit state, the player moves away from the pachinko machine 1 without any delay, and gives the player when performing the task. No more stress.

The first fluctuation time can be set to an appropriate time of 2 minutes or less, and the second fluctuation time can be set to an appropriate time of 10 minutes or more. Further, the second design may have a function of switching between the non-extension mode and the extension mode. A common mode change switch may be provided in place of the mode change switches 11 and 12, and each time this mode change switch is operated, it is possible to switch from one of the non-extension mode and the extension mode to the other.
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications are made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. Furthermore, the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine, but an arrangement ball machine, a sparrow ball machine, and the like. It can be applied to various ball game machines.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko machine according to Embodiment 1. FIG. It is a side view of a pachinko machine. It is a rear view of a pachinko machine. It is a front view of the game board of a pachinko machine. It is a block diagram of the control system of a pachinko machine. It is a functional block diagram of the control board of a pachinko machine. It is a figure which shows a fluctuation | variation pattern table. It is a flowchart of a fluctuation | variation symbol process. It is a flowchart of a timer subtraction process. It is a flowchart of the process during a fluctuation | variation. It is a time chart regarding a design fluctuation. It is a time chart regarding a special state. 6 is a time chart relating to symbol variation in Example 2.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine 5 Game board 11 First mode switching SW
12 Second mode switch SW
21 1st start opening 23 Special prize opening 23a Special prize opening opening and closing member 23d Special prize opening opening and closing SOL
25 Liquid crystal display 63 Fluctuation pattern creation means 64 Profit state generation means 70 Mode setting means 78 Symbol control means 80 Fluctuation time setting means 81 Closure time setting means

Claims (7)

A game board on which a game ball is fired, a start port provided in the game board, a symbol control unit that displays a variation on the display unit when a game ball that has entered the start port is detected, and a display unit In a gaming machine provided with a profit state generating means for generating a profit state advantageous to a player when the displayed changed symbol is in a predetermined special pattern mode,
Mode switching means that can be operated from the outside and switches the mode related to the variation time of the pattern;
In a normal state where the mode switching unit is not operated, the mode setting unit sets the shortened mode and switches to the non-shortened mode when the mode switching unit is operated.
In the non-shortening mode, the symbol control means displays the symbols variably over a preset first variation time, and in the reduction mode, over a second variation time shorter than the first variation time. Variation time setting means for setting a time related to symbol variation so that the symbol is variably displayed,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising second mode switching means for switching from the non-shortening mode to the shortening mode. A variation pattern determining means for determining a variation pattern of a symbol to be displayed on the display means is provided independently of the symbol control means,
The variation pattern determining means includes a variation pattern table having information on a plurality of types of variation patterns employed in the shortening mode and monitoring timer values associated with the symbol variation times of these variation patterns,
Based on the monitoring timer value corresponding to the variation pattern determined by the variation pattern determination unit and the mode set by the mode setting unit, the symbol control unit displays the variation over the first or second variation time. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is configured to be configured to be allowed to operate. A game board on which a game ball is fired, a start port provided in the game board, a symbol control unit that displays a variation on the display unit when a game ball that has entered the start port is detected, and a display unit In a gaming machine provided with a profit state generating means for generating a profit state advantageous to a player when the displayed changed symbol is in a predetermined special pattern mode,
Mode switching means that can be operated from the outside and switches the mode related to the variation time of the pattern;
In a normal state where the mode switching means is not operated, the mode setting means is set to the non-extension mode and when the mode switching means is operated, the mode setting means is set to switch to the extension mode;
In the non-extension mode, the symbol control means displays the symbols variably over a preset first variation time, and in the extension mode, over a second variation time longer than the first variation time. Variation time setting means for setting a time related to symbol variation so that the symbol is variably displayed,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising:   5. The gaming machine according to claim 4, further comprising second mode switching means for switching from the extension mode to the non-extension mode. Displayed when a game board on which a game ball is launched, a start opening and a special prize opening provided in the game board, a special opening / closing means for opening and closing the special prize opening, and a game ball entering the start opening are detected. It is advantageous for the player by opening the special winning opening by the special opening / closing means when the symbol after the change displayed on the display means is changed to the special control pattern which is displayed in advance. In a gaming machine having a profit state generating means for generating a profit state,
Mode switching means that can be operated from the outside and switches the mode related to the closing time of the special prize opening in the profit state;
In a normal state where the mode switching means is not operated, a non-pause mode is set, and when the mode switching means is operated, a mode setting means is set for switching to the pause mode.
The profit state generating means opens and closes a special prize opening a plurality of times based on a predetermined prize rule,
The closing time from when the special winning opening is closed to the next opening time is set to a predetermined first closing time in the non-pause mode, and a second closing time longer than the first closing time in the pause mode. A gaming machine comprising a closing time setting means for setting time.   The gaming machine according to claim 8, further comprising second mode switching means for switching from the pause mode to the non-pause mode.