JP2008289946A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of giving information to a player that a certain advantageous state of control is being provided, while the state of control cannot be clearly recognized. <P>SOLUTION: After completion of a big win, the game state is set in either a variable probability state or a normal short time state, and information is given to the player that the game is in a certain advantageous state. In either case of the variable probability state and the normal short time state, information is given with the same contents, so that the player cannot clearly recognize which state of control is set. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine that plays a game using a variation display of identification information.

  In gaming machines such as pachinko machines, a variable display is performed by updating and displaying predetermined identification information (hereinafter referred to as display symbol) on a display device such as a liquid crystal display (hereinafter referred to as LCD). There are provided a number of games that are enhanced by a so-called variable display game that determines whether or not to give a predetermined game value based on the result.

  Some variable display games are played by using the above-described display device as an image display device (hereinafter referred to as a special game). In the special game, the display symbol is updated in accordance with the detection of the game ball passing through the start winning opening (the execution condition of the change is established), and the stop symbol mode when the display symbol update display is completely stopped is specified. A game in which the display mode is a “hit”. In the special game, when a “hit” is made, a special electric combination called a big prize opening or an attacker is opened, and a state in which a game ball can be won extremely easily is provided to a player for a certain period of time. This state is referred to as a “specific game state”.

  As a gaming function to further enhance the interest in the specific gaming state, the probability variation (probability change) that improves the probability of entering the specific gaming state than usual, and the shortening of the execution time of the normal figure game and special figure game than usual A gaming machine having functions such as control is also common.

  In addition, the player's expectation is enhanced by notifying the player of the fact that these gaming states (probability change state and short-time state) that are advantageous to the player have been established, and the start / end of the game state. A gaming machine has been proposed (for example, Patent Document 1, FIG. 9, summary, etc.).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2002-159622

  In a pachinko gaming machine having a conventional probability changing function and a time-shortening function, the probability of a big hit (specific gaming state) is generally higher when the probability is controlled rather than the time-shortening.

  However, in a pachinko gaming machine having a conventional notification function, the player can clearly determine which state the gaming state is controlled by notifying that it is controlled to either the probability variation state or the short-time state. It can be recognized.

  For this reason, when the control to the short time is informed, the interest in the game is lost because the chance to win the jackpot is low, and on the other hand, when the control to the probabilistic state is informed in a sense, the interest in the game itself is relieved. In the end, there is a possibility that the interest may be lost by notification.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of notifying a player of any advantageous state without losing interest in the game.
In addition, the present invention provides a gaming machine capable of notifying the player that it is controlled in any advantageous state and notifying clearly what state the control is in. The purpose is to do.

In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application,
Fluctuation display means for performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable by establishment of a predetermined start condition;
Display result predetermining means for determining the display result of the variable information display;
When the display result predetermining means determines that the display result is the specific display result, the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display by the variable display means, and then the gaming state is specified as the specific gaming state. Specific gaming state control means to control,
After the specific gaming state control means controls the gaming state to the specific gaming state, a specific advantageous state that increases the number of times that the starting condition is satisfied per predetermined time, and a number of times that the starting condition is satisfied per predetermined time. A probability improvement state for increasing the probability that the display result predetermining means determines that the display result is the specific display result, and a special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to either
Special gaming state notifying means for notifying that the gaming state is controlled to the probability improvement state or the specific advantageous state by the same or similar notification mode;
Comprising
It is characterized by that.
According to this configuration, the number of times that the start condition is satisfied per predetermined time is increased and the probability improvement state that improves the probability that the specific gaming state is satisfied, or the specific advantageous state that increases the number of times that the start condition is satisfied per predetermined time To be controlled by the substantially same notification mode. Therefore, the player does not know which game state is controlled, and can maintain his expectation.

  Further, the specific gaming state control means controls the gaming state to the probability improving state until a predetermined first end condition is satisfied while controlling to the probability improving state, and the specific advantageous state The game state is controlled to the specific advantageous state until a predetermined second end condition is satisfied, and the first end condition and the second end condition are determined differently. May be. According to this configuration, it is not possible to determine whether the gaming state is controlled to the probability improvement state or the specific advantageous state from the notification by the notification means, and it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation. On the other hand, at the stage where the control of the probability improvement state or the specific advantageous state is completed, it is possible to determine which state has been determined from the difference in the termination conditions.

  In addition, when controlling to the probability improvement state, a state continuation notification unit that performs a predetermined notification when the second end condition is satisfied may be arranged. According to this configuration, the player who has advanced the game without knowing whether the gaming state is in the probability improved state or the specific advantageous state is rendered after the gaming state corresponding to the end condition of the specific advantageous state is established. Since it performed, the player can recognize that a game state is a probability improvement state, and an interest property improves.

  The special gaming state notification means may be configured to notify using a background display in the variation display of the identification information. According to this configuration, since the notification is performed using the background display of the identification information noted by the player, the player can easily recognize.

  The special gaming state control means may be configured to perform control so that the execution time of the identification information variation display is shorter than the period other than the probability improvement state and the specific advantageous state in the probability improvement state and the specific advantageous state. Good. According to this configuration, the number of variable displays that can be executed per predetermined period is increased, which is advantageous to the player, and the interest is improved.

A normal identification information variation display means for displaying a variation of normal identification information when a predetermined normal start condition is satisfied, a normal identification information display result predetermining means for determining a display result of the variation display of the normal identification information, and a game ball An ordinary variable winning device that can change between a first state that is advantageous for the player and a second state that is disadvantageous for the player by winning, and the normal identification information display result predetermining means When the display result is determined to be a predetermined display result, the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display by the normal identification information fluctuation display means, and then the variable prize apparatus is An ordinary variable winning device control means for changing to one state, and the special gaming state control means is configured to perform the normal game in the probability improving state and the specific advantageous state. The variable display of the execution time of the identification information may be configured to perform control of shorter than a period other than the probability improved condition and the particular advantageous condition.
According to this configuration, the number of variable displays that can be executed per predetermined period is increased, which is advantageous to the player, and the interest is improved.

  Further, a normal identification information fluctuation display means for performing fluctuation display of the normal identification information when a predetermined normal start condition is established, a normal identification information display result prior determination means for determining a display result of the fluctuation display of the normal identification information, a game When the ball wins, the start condition is established, and the variable variable winning device that can change between the first state advantageous to the player and the second state disadvantageous to the player, and the normal identification information display result in advance When the determining means determines that the display result is the predetermined display result, after the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display by the normal identification information fluctuation display means, the variable winning device is A normal variable winning device control means for changing to the first state, the special gaming state control means in the probability improvement state and the specific advantageous state Performs control to increase the probability that the predetermined display result is determined as a display result of the variable display of the ordinary identification information. According to this configuration, in the probability improvement state and the specific advantageous state, the probability that a predetermined display result is determined as the display result of the variation display of the ordinary identification information is improved, and the ordinary variable winning device changes to the advantageous first state. Probability increases. Therefore, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the ordinary variable winning device, the number of variable displays that can be executed per predetermined period is increased, which is advantageous to the player, and the interest is improved.

  A normal identification information variation display means for displaying a variation of normal identification information when a predetermined normal start condition is satisfied, a normal identification information display result predetermining means for determining a display result of the variation display of the normal identification information, and a game ball An ordinary variable winning device that can change between a first state that is advantageous for the player and a second state that is disadvantageous for the player by winning, and the normal identification information display result predetermining means When the display result is determined to be a predetermined display result, the predetermined display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display by the normal identification information fluctuation display means, and then the variable prize apparatus is A normal variable winning device control means for changing to one state, and the special gaming state control means in the probability improvement state and the specific advantageous state, The serial variable winning device, than in the state other than the probability improved condition and the particular advantageous condition, in an advantageous specific embodiment for the player may be configured to perform control of changing to the first state. According to this configuration, in the probability improvement state and the specific advantageous state, the mode for changing the variable winning device to the first state, for example, the number of times the time in the first state is increased or the state is changed to the first state By making the specific mode advantageous to the player, such as increasing the value, it is further advantageous to the player. Therefore, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the ordinary variable winning device, the number of variable displays that can be executed per predetermined period is increased, which is advantageous to the player, and the interest is improved.

  According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the fact that it is controlled to the probability improvement state or the specific advantageous state is notified by substantially the same notification mode. Therefore, the player does not know which game state is controlled, and can maintain his expectation.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In the following explanation,
Reach means that symbols that have not been stopped (referred to as reach variation symbols) are still displayed when the stopped symbol (referred to as reach symbol) forms part of the jackpot symbol, or all or This is a state in which some symbols are synchronously displayed while constituting all or part of the jackpot symbol.

  Specifically, an effective line that is a big hit when a predetermined symbol stops in a plurality of predetermined display areas is determined, and a predetermined pattern is displayed in some display areas on the effective line In the display area on the active line that has not yet stopped when the display is stopped (for example, the left and middle display areas of the left, middle, and right display areas have jackpot symbols A part (for example, “7”) is stopped and the display area on the right is still in a variable display state), and all or part of the display area on the active line is a jackpot symbol A state where all or a part of the image is displayed in a synchronized manner (for example, the left, middle, and right display areas are all displayed in the same manner, and the same design is provided regardless of which state is displayed. Fluctuation is displayed in the state It is a state).

  In addition, during the reach, an unusual effect may be performed with a lamp or sound. This production is called reach production.

  Further, in the case of reach, a character (an effect display imitating a person or the like, which is different from a design) may be displayed, or the background display mode may be changed. This change in character display and background display is called reach effect display.

  The gaming machine in the present embodiment is a gaming machine that performs a special game with an image display device such as an LCD, and is a card reader (CR: Card Reader) type first type pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball with a prepaid card. And a gaming machine such as a slot machine equipped with an LCD.

  Further, even a ball game machine such as a pachinko game machine has an image display device, for example, a pachinko game machine classified as a second type or a third type, a general electric machine, or It may be a ball game machine with a probability setting function called pachikon. Furthermore, it is applicable not only to a CR-type pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball with a prepaid card, but also to a pachinko gaming machine that lends a ball with cash. In other words, any type of gaming machine may be used as long as it has an image display device including an LCD or the like and can perform an effect display corresponding to a special game.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly composed of a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2.

  The game board 2 is formed with a substantially circular game area surrounded by guide rails. A display device 4 is provided at a substantially central position in the game area, and an ordinary variable winning ball device 6 having a starting function that allows the variation of special symbols is disposed below the display device 4. A special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning opening) 7 is disposed below the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6. Further, passage members 5a to 5d are disposed in the game area.

  In the display device 4, a normal map display unit 41, a normal map hold display unit 42, a special map display unit 43, and a special map hold display unit 44 are arranged.

  The normal diagram display unit 41 is arranged on the upper portion of the variable display device 4 and is a normal symbol (ordinary diagram or normal identification information: in FIG. 1, a symbol representing a circle (circle) and a cross (x)). It is composed of display elements 41a and 41b, and is displayed alternately for a predetermined time in a normal game in which a game ball passes through any of the passing members 5a to 5d. This predetermined time is controlled to be shorter than normal when a probability variation flag or a normal drawing time short flag, which will be described later, is turned on (when the probability variation state or the normal drawing time short state is set). When the variation is finished and the hit display element 41a is finally displayed, the “normal hit” state is set, and the movable wing pieces 6a and 6b of the electric tulips constituting the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 are controlled to be opened.

FIG. 4 shows the relationship between the variation time of the normal symbol and the opening time of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6. As shown in FIG. 4 (a), when the probability variation flag is off and the normal time flag is off, the normal symbol variation continues for 8 seconds in the normal game, and the winning display element 41a is finally displayed. Then, the state is “per normal view”, and the movable wing pieces 6a and 6b of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 are controlled to be released once per second.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4 (b), when the probability variation flag is on or the normal drawing time-short flag is on, the normal symbol variation continues for 4 seconds in the normal drawing game, and finally the hit display element 41a. Is displayed, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 is controlled in a specific manner advantageous to the player that the movable wing pieces 6a and 6b are opened twice every 0.8 seconds.

  The normal figure hold display section 42 displays the number of hold of changes in normal symbols. That is, even if the game ball passes through any of the passing members 5a to 5d and the execution condition of the variable display of the normal diagram display unit 41 is satisfied, the previous normal diagram game is being executed. In addition, there may be an execution condition for which the start condition is not yet satisfied. A normal map holding memory 112 (FIG. 6), which will be described later, stores a state in which this start condition is not satisfied up to an upper limit value (4 in this embodiment). The normal map hold display unit 42 displays the number of stored normal map hold memories 112. As shown in FIG. 4 (b), when the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a situation (invalid start) in which the number of holds exceeds the upper limit value and becomes invalid.

  The special figure display unit 43 functions as a variable display unit, and is composed of an image display device on a liquid crystal display device, CRT, EL, etc., and a device capable of variably displaying identification information such as a 7-segment, dot matrix LED, drum, belt, etc. Is done. As shown in an enlarged view in FIG. 5, the special figure display unit 43 is composed of i) numbers, letters, and symbols, and three special symbols (special symbols) 431 each functioning as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. ... 433 and ii) four identification information of the star-shaped fourth pattern 434 whose color changes among red, blue, and green are displayed.

  As shown in FIGS. 8 (a) to 9 (c), the special figure display unit 43 has three special special games in which a game ball is awarded to the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6 as an execution condition. The symbols 431 to 433 and the variation display of the fourth symbol 434 are started (the variation of the symbol itself for the three special symbols 431 to 433 and the variation of the symbol color for the fourth symbol 434). The special symbol display unit 43 determines the symbols in the order of the left special symbol 431, the right special symbol 433, the fourth symbol 434, and the middle special symbol 432 when a certain time has elapsed from the start of the change. When the determined combination of the special symbols 431 to 433 becomes a predetermined jackpot combination (for example, a doublet of the same symbol), the gaming machine 1 enters a specific gaming state (also referred to as a jackpot gaming state). In this specific game state, the special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning opening) 7 is opened and opened until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. In the meantime, the game ball falling on the surface of the game board 1 is received. This opening cycle can be repeated up to 16 times.

  In addition, depending on the combination of the special symbols 431 to 433 and the fourth symbol 434 that have become jackpot combinations, the game state (probability variation state or short time state) after the end of the specific gaming state is determined.

  The variation of the symbol based on the winning of the game ball to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 is stored in the special figure holding memory 117 (FIG. 6) described later up to a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 100 times). The special figure hold display unit 44 displays the number of holds stored in the special figure hold memory 117.

  Each of the passing members 5a to 5d includes a passage for guiding the game ball received from the upper end opening thereof downward, and a passing ball detector is provided in the middle of the passage. When the passing ball detector detects a game ball that passes through the passage, the execution condition of the normal diagram game by the variation of the normal symbol displayed on the normal diagram display unit 41 is established.

  The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6 is configured as a tulip-type accessory having a pair of movable wing pieces 6a and 6b that are controlled to move between a vertical (normally open) position and a tilt (enlarged open) position by a solenoid. . The normal variable winning ball device 6 is provided with a winning ball detector for detecting a winning game ball.

  The special variable winning ball apparatus 7 includes an opening / closing plate 71 that opens and closes a winning area by a solenoid. The opening / closing plate 71 is normally closed, and when a special game is played by the special figure display unit 43 based on the winning of a game ball to the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6, the solenoid 71 is turned on when the special game state is reached. Is set so that the winning area is opened (open cycle) until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. The ball that falls on the surface of the board 1 is received. This opening cycle can be repeated up to 16 times. A game ball won in the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is detected by a winning ball detector (not shown). In response to detection of a winning game ball, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out by a game control unit 11 and a payout control unit 16 (FIGS. 2 and 3) described later.

  In addition to the configuration described above, a windmill 21, an out port 22, and the like are provided on the surface of the game board 2. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a game effect lamp 9 that lights or flashes and speakers 8L and 8R that generate sound effects.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main boards. As will be described in detail later, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board (power supply part) 10, a main control board (game control part) 11, a symbol control board (display control part) 13, and a voice control board (voice control). Part) 14, a lamp control board (lamp control part) 15, a payout control board (payout control part) 16, and an external terminal board (information output part) 17, each of which is disposed at an appropriate place.

  FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a system configuration example centering on the game control unit. The pachinko gaming machine 1 in this embodiment mainly includes a power supply unit (power supply board) 10, a game control unit (main control board) 11, an input / output unit 12, a display control unit (symbol control board) 13, and a voice. A control unit (sound control board) 14, a lamp control part (lamp control board) 15, a payout control part (payout control board) 16, and an information output part (external terminal board) 17 are provided.

  The power supply unit 10 supplies a predetermined power supply voltage to each circuit in the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The game control unit 11 is composed of various circuits provided in the game control board which is a main-side control board. The game control unit 11 is connected to the random number generation function used in the normal game and the special game via the input / output unit 12. Signal input / output function, display control unit 13, voice control unit 14, lamp control unit 15 and payout control unit 16, a control command output function, and a game hall (hall) management computer It has a function to output information.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the game control unit 11 includes a processor 111, a normal diagram holding memory 112, a normal diagram processing selection flag memory 113, a normal diagram time reduction flag memory 114, and a normal diagram change time timer 115. Normal drawing lottery table memory 116, special figure hold memory 117, fluctuation pattern memory 118, special figure processing selection flag memory 119, status flag memory 120, chance time flag memory 121, and special figure fluctuation time timer 122 A digest variation counter 123, a special drawing lottery table memory 124, and a winning pattern table memory 125.

  The processor 111 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a RAM (Randam Access Memory), a ROM (Read Only Memory), an I / O (Input / Output) device, and the like, and performs various game control operations while communicating with an external circuit. Execute the process.

  Although the execution condition (variation execution condition), which is a condition for the game ball to pass through any of the passing members 5a to 5d and execute the normal figure game, is satisfied in the normal figure holding memory 112, This is a memory for storing the hold state of the normal game in which the start condition (change start condition) for actually starting the change is not satisfied due to reasons such as being executed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the normal diagram holding memory 112 includes first to fourth four entries, and game balls are passed through members 5 a to 5 d in the first to fourth entries. The extracted random number values are stored in the order in which the variable execution conditions are satisfied due to passing through. The random value is a value derived to determine the winning (O) / losing (×).

  When the normal view game is finished once, the change start condition is established for the hold stored in the first entry, and the normal view game is executed. The hold information registered in the second to fourth entries is advanced by one entry. When the game ball newly passes through the passing members 5a to 5d, a random value is derived and registered in the highest empty entry.

  In the normal chart process selection flag memory 113 shown in FIG. 6, a flag indicating which process should be selected / executed in the normal symbol process (the process for controlling the normal figure game) described later with reference to FIG. 16 is set. Is done.

  The normal time flag flag 114 stores a normal time flag. The normal figure time reduction flag is set when a predetermined gaming state is established and the normal figure time reduction condition is satisfied, and is reset when a predetermined time reduction end condition is satisfied. When the game state is normal when the normal figure time reduction flag is off and the specific game state is not normal, as shown in FIG. 4A, the execution time of one normal figure game (variable display time of the normal figure) is normal. When the normal drawing is reached in 8 seconds, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 is opened once per second. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 4B, the execution time (variable display time) is as short as about 4 seconds when the normal time flag is turned on (or when the specific game state is set). When the normal figure is reached, the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 is opened in a specific manner advantageous to the player, which is twice every 0.8 seconds.

  The normal diagram change time timer 115 shown in FIG. 6 is a down counter for counting the elapsed time since the display elements 41a and 41b of the normal view start the change display, and the probability change flag is OFF and the normal view time is shortened. In the normal state where the flag is off, an initial value corresponding to 8 seconds is set. When the probability flag is on or the normal time flag is on, an initial value corresponding to 4 seconds is set. If the desired time can be counted, the configuration of the counter is arbitrary, and an up counter or the like may be used.

  As shown in FIG. 12, the normal drawing lottery table memory 116 is based on a random value derived when a variation execution condition is established when a game ball passes the passing members 5a to 5d in the normal drawing game, and the random value. Two types of lottery tables are stored for storing the derived variation display results (winning (◯) / losing (×)) in association with each other. Of the two lottery tables, the normal lottery table 401 is used when the gaming state is the normal state, and the probability variation / short time lottery table 402 has a better display result than the normal lottery table 401. Data is set so that the probability is high, and is used when the “probability fluctuation state” or the “normal state time-short state” is set.

  The special figure holding memory 117 includes information on the special figure game that is currently being executed, and an execution condition (variable execution condition) that is a condition for the game ball to win the normal variable winning ball device 6 and execute the special figure game. To store the hold state of the special figure game that has been established but the start condition (fluctuation start condition) for actually starting the fluctuation is not established, for example, because the previous special figure game is being executed Memory.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6, the special figure holding memory 117 is provided with 101 entries of 0th to 100th, and each entry has a variable execution condition by winning to the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6. The random number values extracted by winning are stored in the order of establishment.

  When the special game is finished once, the hold information registered in the first to 100th entries is incremented by one entry, and the variation start condition is established for the hold information newly registered in the 0th entry. When a game ball newly wins the ordinary variable winning ball device 6, the random value derived by the winning is registered in the highest empty entry.

  The fluctuation pattern memory 118 stores information on fluctuation patterns of a plurality of special figures used in the special figure game. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the fluctuation pattern memory 118 includes a plurality of fluctuation pattern names, their contents, fluctuation times (count value of the special figure fluctuation time timer 112), and control codes (variation patterns). Are stored in association with each other.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 8A, the fluctuation pattern registered in the fluctuation pattern memory 118 shown in FIG. 7 is a fluctuation pattern (fluctuation pattern 1) for deriving the final design of the losing without performing the reach effect. ), As shown in FIG. 8B, a fluctuation pattern (shortening fluctuation pattern; fluctuation pattern 2) in which the fluctuation time is set shorter than the normal fluctuation pattern, as shown in FIG. Reach loss variation pattern (variation patterns 20, 30, etc.) for deriving the final design of the lose by performing the reach effect, as shown in FIG. 9 (a), per reach for deriving the final symbol for performing the normal reach effect As shown in FIG. 9B, the fluctuation pattern (fluctuation patterns 21 and 31, etc.), the reach effect with the fluctuation time set shorter than the normal fluctuation pattern is performed. Reach varying pattern to derive the handle, as shown in FIG. 9 (c), reach per variation pattern to derive the final pattern by performing a characteristic reach demonstration, etc. are included.

  The variation pattern memory 118 further stores a chance variation loss variation pattern (variation pattern 62) and a hit variation pattern (variation pattern 63), which are characteristic in this embodiment. These chance time variation patterns are variation patterns that are selected when the specific gaming state ends and then the chance time is set. The chance time is controlled to either the probability variation (probability variation) state or the normal time-short control state, but the special-time game and the short time in the probability variation so that the player does not know which is controlled. The normal game in the control state is executed in the same or similar display mode.

  FIGS. 10A and 10B show examples of the chance variation loss variation pattern (variation pattern 62) and the hit variation pattern (variation pattern 63). Similar to the shortened variation pattern, these variation patterns are set to have a shorter variation time than the normal variation pattern.

  Furthermore, in this chance time, as shown in FIG. 10C, a display 435 indicating that it is a chance time and a display 436 indicating the number of special-figure games that have been executed since entering the chance time, It is displayed as a background image of the special symbols 431 to 433 and the fourth symbol 434.

  Accordingly, the image displayed on the special figure display unit 43 at the chance time follows the variation pattern for the time chance shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, as shown in FIGS. This is a composite image of the symbol that is displayed variably and the background image shown in FIG.

  Each variation pattern is assigned a time schedule indicating how the special symbol is variably displayed in accordance with the contents of the effect, and the special game is controlled by the game control unit 11 in accordance with the selected time schedule. Is executed in cooperation with the display control unit 13.

  The special figure process selection flag memory 119 shown in FIG. 6 is set with a flag indicating which process should be selected / executed in a special symbol process (a process for controlling a special figure game) described later with reference to FIG. The

  The status flag memory 120 is set with a status flag indicating that when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is controlled to any one of a specific gaming state, a probability variation (probability variation) state, and a special game time reduction state. The

  As described above, the specific game state is a jackpot state, and when the combination of the special symbols 431 to 433 determined in the special game is a predetermined jackpot combination (for example, the same symbol of a doublet) Is set. In the specific gaming state, the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated. Receive a game ball falling on the surface. This opening cycle can be repeated up to 16 times.

  The probability variation state is set when the combination of the identified identification information 431 to 434 becomes a predetermined combination in the special figure game. In this probability variation state, the display result of the special figure game becomes a big hit state, and the probability that the gaming state becomes the specific gaming state is higher than usual. A method of changing the probability will be described later in connection with the special drawing lottery table memory 124.

  The short time state of the special game is set, for example, when a predetermined game state is established.

  A chance time flag is set in the chance time flag memory 121 when the gaming state of the gaming machine 1 is set to the above-described chance time state.

  The special figure fluctuation time timer 122 is a down counter for counting the elapsed time since the start of the fluctuation of the four identification information 431 to 434 on the special figure display unit 43, and is used for the total fluctuation time of the special figure game. A corresponding value is set as an initial value.

  The digestion fluctuation counter 123 counts the number of times that the special figure game has been executed (the number of times of fluctuation display) in the chance time, and stores the upper limit value of the number of times the special figure game is executed corresponding to the end condition of the chance time.

  As shown in FIG. 13, in the special figure lottery table memory 124, in the special figure game, the random number value of each holding information stored in the special figure holding memory 117 and the display result (three special values) The lottery tables 411 and 412 for storing the symbols of symbols 431 to 433 and the combination of the color of the fourth symbol 434 in association with each other are stored. The probability variation lottery table 412 has data set so that the probability of the display result being hit (for example, the special symbols 431 to 433 are all over) is higher than the normal lottery table 411, and the status flag memory This is selected when the probability variation flag is set at 120.

  In the hit pattern table memory 125 shown in FIG. 6, as shown in FIG. 14, the specific game state is ended according to the combination of the special symbols 431 to 433 and the color of the fourth symbol 434 in the hit pattern of the special figure game. The game state set at a later chance time is stored. The game state includes a probability change state and a normal state time reduction state. Furthermore, two types of states are also prepared for the normal map time reduction state: a state in which the special drawing game is played 50 times in the normal drawing time reduction state, and a state in which the special drawing game is executed 100 times. For example, if the combination of the special symbols 431 to 433 of the display result of the variable display is “111” and the color of the fourth symbol 434 is “red”, after the specific gaming state is finished, the gaming state is a time-saving control of the normal diagram. The chance time is controlled so that the special game is executed 50 times. Further, if the combination of the special symbols 431 to 433 of the display result of the variable display is “666” and the fourth symbol 434 is “green”, the chance time is set so that the gaming state becomes a certain change after the specific gaming state is finished. Is set. If the combination of the special symbols 431 to 433 of the display result of the variable display is “777”, the chance time is set so that the gaming state becomes a certain change after the specific gaming state regardless of the color of the fourth symbol 434. The

  The input / output unit 12 shown in FIG. 3 is for detecting a game ball and opening / closing an accessory, and includes a sensor and a solenoid. As sensors, passing ball detectors arranged in the passing members 5a to 5d, winning ball detectors arranged in the normal variable winning ball device 6, and winning ball detectors arranged in the special variable winning ball device 7 Etc. Further, as the solenoid, there are a solenoid for moving and controlling the movable blade pieces 6a and 6b of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 to a tilt position, and a solenoid for opening the opening / closing plate 71 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7.

  The display control unit 13 is for controlling the display device 4 on the basis of the control command signal transmitted from the game control unit 11. The display control unit 13 controls display of a normal diagram in a normal diagram game, identification information in a special diagram game, and Display control for background images, display control for the number of reserved ordinary maps, display control for the number of reserved special maps, and the like are performed. Specifically, the display control unit 13 receives a change start command including designation of the final stop symbol for the normal diagram game from the game control unit 11, and turns on the display elements 41a and 41b of the normal diagram alternately. The process is started, the variable stop command is received from the game control unit 11, and the variable display is stopped at the designated final stop symbol.

Also, a variation start command including designation of the final stop symbol and variation pattern for the special game is received from the game control unit 11, and the variation pattern to be used for the special game is specified from the control code included in the command. And the special figure display part 43 is controlled and the fluctuation | variation of the four symbols 431-434 is started. Then, the variation mode is changed according to the time schedule of the designated variation pattern, the left symbol 431, the right symbol 433, and the fourth symbol 434 are temporarily stopped at the designated stop symbol, and a confirmation command is issued from the game control unit 11. Upon reception, the middle symbol 432 that has changed to the end in the deceleration state and the symbol that has been temporarily stopped are stopped at the designated symbol, and the final stop symbol is determined.
Moreover, the information regarding the hold information from the game control part 11 is received, and the number of holds is displayed on the normal figure hold display part 42 and the special figure hold display part 44.

  FIG. 15 is a block diagram illustrating a hardware configuration example of a portion for driving the special figure display unit 43 in the configuration of the display control unit 13. The display control unit 13 is composed of various circuits provided in a symbol control board which is a sub-side control board, and performs display control for image processing in a special figure game independently of the game control unit 11. It is. The display control unit 13 causes the special figure display unit 43 to display an image used for the special figure game based on the display control command output from the game control unit 11.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the display control unit 13 includes an oscillation circuit 131, a reset circuit 132, a display control CPU 133, a ROM 134, a RAM 135, and a video display processor (hereinafter referred to as VDP: Video Display Processor) 136. A character ROM 137, a VRAM (Video RAM) 138, and an LCD drive circuit 139.

  The oscillation circuit 131 outputs a reference clock signal to the CPU 133 and the VDP 136, and the reset circuit 132 outputs a reset signal for resetting the CPU 133 and the VDP 136. When the CPU 133 receives the display control command from the game control unit 11, the CPU 133 reads control data for performing display control from the ROM 134 while using the RAM 135 as a work area. The ROM 134 also stores information having the same contents as the variation pattern table shown in FIG. In addition, the CPU 133 sends a drawing command to the VDP 136 based on the read control data. The ROM 134 is a semiconductor memory that stores various control programs used by the CPU 133, and the RAM 135 is a semiconductor memory used as a work area by the CPU 133.

  The VDP 136 has a display device control function and a high-speed drawing function for displaying an image, and operates according to a drawing command from the CPU 133. Further, it has a two-dimensional address space independent of the CPU 133, and the VRAM 138 is mapped there. The character ROM 137 stores character image data frequently used among images displayed on the display device 4, specifically, a person, an animal, a character, a figure, a symbol, or the like in advance. . The VRAM 138 is a frame buffer memory for expanding image data generated by the VDP 136. The LCD drive circuit 139 converts the image data input from the VDP 136 into a video signal composed of a color signal and a synchronization signal, and outputs the video signal to a liquid crystal display device or the like constituting the special figure display unit 43.

  With this configuration, when the display control unit 13 receives a change start command including information specifying the final stop symbol and the selected variation pattern from the game control unit 11, the special symbol 431 according to the specified variation pattern. ˜433 and the fourth symbol 434 are changed, the symbols are sequentially stopped, and when the final stop command is received from the game control unit 11, the change of the symbol is stopped at the designated final stop symbol and the final stop symbol is determined. .

  When the chance time variation pattern shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B is selected, the “variable display count” indicating the number of executions of the special-purpose game after the end of the specific gaming state is the game control unit. 11 to the display control unit 13. The display control unit 13 sets the value notified in the “variable display count” field 346 of the background image shown in FIG. 10C, and further, as illustrated in FIGS. 11A and 11B, An image obtained by combining the identification information and the background image is displayed.

  The voice control unit 14 and the lamp control unit 15 are sub-sides that execute voice output control and lamp display control independently of the game control unit 11 based on the control command signal transmitted from the game control unit 11. It is a control unit.

  The payout controller 16 controls payout of game balls, prize balls, and the like. That is, when the input / output unit 12 detects a winning of a game ball in the normal variable winning ball device 6 or the special variable winning ball device 7, the input / output unit 12 detects this and notifies the game control unit 11. In response to this notification, the game control unit 11 instructs the payout control unit 16 to pay out a prize ball. In response to this instruction, the payout control unit 16 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls to the player. The information output unit 17 is for outputting various game-related information to the outside.

  Here, the variation pattern of the display symbol displayed on the normal diagram display unit 41 and the special diagram display unit 43, the final display symbol, and the like are uniquely determined according to the control command output from the game control unit 11. That is, the display control unit 13, the audio control unit 14, and the lamp control unit 15 start from the timing at which the control command is received, change in the display pattern on the display device 4, audio output from the speakers 8 </ b> L and 8 </ b> R, and blinking display of the lamp 9. Is controlled to be performed in conjunction with each other.

  Next, the operation (action) of the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment will be described. First, an outline of the flow of games in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.

  By operating a handle provided at the lower right position of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game ball is launched into the game area. The processor 111 of the game control unit 11 monitors the presence / absence of an input from a passing ball detector or a winning ball detector in the input / output unit 12, and the game ball passes through a passage formed in the passing members 5a to 5d. Then, this is detected, a random number value is obtained, this random value is registered at the head of the empty entry in the normal diagram holding memory 112 shown in FIG. 6, and the display control unit 13 updates the display of the normal diagram holding display unit 42. .

  The game control unit 11 reads the random number value stored in the normal diagram holding memory 112 from the top entry, and based on the read random number value, the game control unit 11 of the lottery table shown in FIG. Either of them is used to determine whether the final display symbol of a normal diagram is a winning symbol (◯ symbol) or a lost symbol (x symbol).

  The game control unit 11 transmits to the display control unit 13 a display control command for commanding the variable display of the normal diagram display unit 41. In accordance with this display control command, the display control unit 13 controls the normal diagram display unit 41 to perform a variable display process for alternately lighting the winning symbol display element 41a and the lost symbol display element 41b for a certain period of time. A normal figure game that displays a typical symbol is executed. As shown in FIG. 4, the fluctuation time of the normal diagram is set shorter than the other periods during the period in which the probability fluctuation state or the time reduction of the normal diagram is set. If the normal diagram is changed for a certain period and the final display symbol is a winning symbol, the movable wing pieces 6a and 6b of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 are tilted to be expanded and released so that the game ball can be easily won. As shown in FIG. 4, the opening process of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6 is set to be longer in the probability variation state or the normal state time reduction state than the period of other states, and is in a state advantageous to the player. ing.

  When a game ball wins the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6 (the movable wing pieces 6a and 6b may be in a vertical state or a tilted state), the winning of the game ball is detected by the winning ball detector. Then, the game control unit 11 receives a notification to that effect via the input / output unit 12, generates a random value, and holds the obtained random value at the head of the empty entry in the special figure holding memory 117 shown in FIG. Register as information.

  The game control unit 11 reads the hold information stored in the first entry of the special figure hold memory 117 and executes the special figure game corresponding to the read hold information. That is, whether the jackpot or lost is determined according to the random number value read from the first entry. Further, according to this determination and other conditions, a pattern corresponding to the situation is selected from the plurality of variation patterns shown in FIG. 7, and the control code is acquired. The game control unit 11 transmits to the display control unit 13 a change start command instructing the start of the special figure game and the final stop symbol. When the total variation time of the selected variation pattern has elapsed, a confirmation command is transmitted.

  The display control unit 13 controls the display unit 4 according to the command supplied from the game control board 11 to control the variation (variable) display of the special symbol displayed on the special figure display unit 43 and display the display result. By deriving, the game performance is controlled. Specifically, the display control unit 13 varies the special symbol according to the time schedule of the variation pattern designated by the variation start command, and confirms the final symbol by receiving the confirmation command. If the final stop symbol is a jackpot symbol as illustrated in FIGS. 9A to 9C (a state in which three special symbols 431 to 433 are aligned), the gaming machine 1 is in a jackpot state (specific game state) The opening / closing plate 71 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is opened for a certain time or until a certain number of game balls are won, and the opening / closing is repeated for a certain cycle. On the other hand, if the final stop symbol is a lost symbol as exemplified in FIGS. 8A to 8C, the opening / closing plate 71 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 7 is not opened.

  When the special figure game ends, the game control unit 11 determines the display result from the random value set in the 0th entry of the special figure holding memory 117 with reference to the special figure lottery table memory 124 (FIG. 13). Further, the gaming state assigned to the display result is determined with reference to the hitting pattern table memory 125 (FIG. 14), and the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state is set to “probability change state” or “normal” It is determined whether or not the “short time state” is set, and the gaming machine 1 is controlled to the determined gaming state.

  After the specific gaming state is finished, if the gaming state is set to the probability changing state or the normal state time saving state, the background image of FIG. The player is informed that the setting is made. However, it is not notified which game state is set.

  Subsequently, the hold information stored in each entry of the special figure hold memory 117 is shifted one entry higher, and a new special figure game starts based on the hold information newly stored in the 0th entry. Is done. The chance time continues until the set end condition is achieved. In this chance time, when the normal figure is set to the short time state, as shown in FIG. 4B, the normal figure game is executed in a state advantageous to the player, and the normal variable prize per unit time is executed. The possibility of winning a game ball to the ball device 6 is increased, and as a result, the possibility that the execution condition of the special game is established is also increased.

  In this way, the player wins the game ball in the normal variable winning ball device 6 or the special variable winning ball device 7 while performing the normal drawing game and the special drawing game, and acquires the winning ball to be paid out by the payout control unit 16. To do.

  Hereinafter, the processing executed by the game control unit 11 will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

(Normal game processing)
The game control unit 11 starts the normal symbol process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16 by, for example, timer interruption every 2 milliseconds.

  The game control unit 11 first detects whether or not the game ball has passed any of the passing members 5a to 5d by checking the output of the passing ball detector (step S111). When the passage of the game ball is detected (step S111; Yes), the start detection process is executed (step S112). When the game ball is not passing (step S111; No), the start detection process (step S112) is skipped. To do.

  In the start detection process of step S112, as shown in FIG. 17, it is determined whether or not the number of holds in the normal diagram holding memory 112 is equal to or more than the upper limit of 4 (step S201). If the number of reserves is 4 or more, the normal diagram game start by passing the game balls through the passing members 5a to 5d this time is invalid and nothing is performed, while the number of reserves is less than the upper limit of 4 In step S202, the random number program is activated to extract random values. Next, the extracted random number value is set at the head of the empty entry in the normal diagram holding memory 112 (step S203).

  Next, the game control unit 11 selects one of the five processes of steps S100 to S104 shown in FIG. 16 based on the value of the process selection flag stored in the normal chart process selection flag memory 113. .

  The normal symbol normal process in step S100 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag set in the normal symbol process selection flag memory 113 is the initial value “0”. In this process, the game control unit 11 determines whether or not the holding information is stored in the normal diagram holding memory 112, and when it is stored, reads the random number value stored in the first entry, The hold information of the second to fourth entries is shifted up by one entry, and the value of the process selection flag is updated to “1”.

  The normal symbol variation start process in step S101 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag is “1”. In this process, as shown in FIG. 18, the game control unit 11 refers to the normal figure short time flag memory 114 and the status flag memory 120 to determine whether the current game state is the probability change state or the normal figure short time state. Is determined (step S301).

  If neither state is found (step S301; No), the normal lottery table 401 is selected from the two lottery tables shown in FIG. 12 (step S302), and the selected normal lottery table 401 is used to perform the step. In S100, the display result (stop symbol) corresponding to the random value read from the first entry in the normal diagram holding memory 112 is determined (predetermined) (step S303). Next, a count value corresponding to the normal fluctuation time (8 seconds in FIG. 4A) is set in the normal chart fluctuation time timer 115 as the fluctuation time of the normal chart (step S304).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S301 that the gaming state is set in the probability variation state or the normal state time reduction state (step S301; Yes), the probability variation / time reduction lottery table 402 is selected (step S305) and selected. The display result (stop symbol) is determined (predetermined) using the probability variation / short time lottery table 402 (step S306). Next, a count value corresponding to the shortened variation time (4 seconds in FIG. 4A) is set in the ordinary diagram variation time timer 115 as the variation time of the ordinary diagram (step S307).

  After performing the above setting, a change start command including information for specifying the selected final stop symbol is transmitted to the display control unit 13 (step S308). Subsequently, the value of the process selection flag is updated to “2” (step S309).

  The change start command transmitted in step S308 is received by the display control unit 13. The display control unit 13 turns on the display elements 41a and 41b in the normal view alternately.

  The normal symbol variation process in step S102 of FIG. 16 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag is “2”. In this process, the game control unit 11 subtracts 1 from the count value of the normal diagram change time timer 115 in step S401 of FIG. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the normal chart fluctuation time timer 115 is “0”, that is, whether or not the normal symbol has been fluctuated for the set fluctuation time (step S402). When the normal chart fluctuation time timer 115 is “0”, the process selection flag is set to “3” (step S403).

  The normal symbol stop process in step S103 of FIG. 16 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag is “3”. In this process, the game control unit 11 transmits a change stop command to the display control unit 13, and further updates the value of the process selection flag to “4”. In response to the change stop command, the display control unit 13 stops the display of the display elements 41a and 41b with the final stop symbol designated by the change start command. The game control unit 11 updates the process selection flag to “4” when the final stop symbol corresponds to a win, and updates the process selection flag to “0” when it corresponds to a loss.

  The ordinary variable winning ball releasing process in step S104 of FIG. 16 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag is “4”. In this processing, as shown in FIG. 20, the game control unit 11 determines whether the stop symbol derived by the normal game is equivalent to winning or lost (step S501). In the case of winning (step S501; Yes), by referring to the status flag memory 120 and the normal figure short time flag memory 114, whether or not the gaming state is set in the probability change state or the normal figure short time state. Is determined (step S502). If the gaming state is set to the normal state, that is, if it is not installed in the probability variation state or the normal state time-short state (step S502; No), the normal release processing (once per second in FIG. 4A) ) Is sent to the input / output unit 17 (step S503). Further, if the game state is set to the probability change state or the normal state time reduction state (step S502; Yes), the extended release process in a mode advantageous to the player (0.8 seconds in FIG. 4B). (2 times) is transmitted to the input / output unit 17 (step S504). Subsequently, the value of the process selection flag is updated to “0” (step S505).

  In this way, in the normal game, when the game ball passes through any of the passing members 5a to 5d, the change of the normal game is displayed, and the final stop symbol corresponds to the win. The normally variable winning ball apparatus 6 is opened from a closed state unfavorable to the player to an advantageous state to advance the game. Further, by controlling the fluctuation time of the normal figure and the opening time of the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 according to the game state, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation and enhance the interest.

(Special game)
Next, the special game process will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The game control unit 11 starts the special symbol process shown in the flowchart of FIG. 21 by, for example, timer interruption every 2 milliseconds.

  First, the game control unit 11 detects whether or not a game ball has won the normal variable winning ball apparatus 6 by checking the output of the winning ball detector (step S611). When the game ball has won (Step S611; Yes), the winning process is executed (Step S612). When the game ball has not won (Step S611; No), the winning process (Step S612) is skipped.

  In the winning process in step S612, as shown in FIG. 22, it is determined whether or not the number of holds in the special figure holding memory 117 is 100 or more (step S701). If the number of holds is 100 or more, the start of the special figure game by this winning is invalid and nothing is done. On the other hand, if the number of holds is less than the upper limit of 100, the random number program is started to disturb A numerical value is extracted (step S702). Next, the extracted random number value is set at the head of the empty entry in the special figure reservation memory 117 (step S703).

  Next, the game control unit 11 selects one of the eight processes of steps S600 to S607 shown in FIG. 21 based on the value of the process selection flag stored in the special figure process selection flag memory 119. .

  The special symbol normal process in step S600 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag set in the special figure process selection flag memory 119 is the initial value “0”. In this process, the game control unit 11 determines whether or not the hold information is stored in the special figure hold memory 117, and when the hold information is stored, the hold information of the first to 100th entries is stored one entry at a time. The value is shifted upward, the random number value newly stored in the 0th entry is read, and the value of the process selection flag is updated to “1”.

  The special symbol stop symbol setting process (display result preliminary determination process) in step S601 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag is “1”. In this process, as shown in FIG. 23, the game control unit 11 refers to the contents of the status flag memory 120 to determine whether or not the current state is a probability change state (step S801). If it is not the probability variation state, the normal time lottery table 401 shown in FIG. 13 is selected (step S802), and if it is the probability variation state, the probability variation time lottery table shown in FIG. 13 is selected (step S803). Next, using the selected lottery table, a display result (stop symbol) corresponding to the random value read from the 0th entry of the special figure holding memory 117 in step S600 is set (step S804), and the process selection flag is set. The value is updated to “2” (step S805).

  The variation pattern setting process in step S602 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag is “2”. In this process, the game control unit 11 selects a variation pattern to be used when performing the special figure game from among the variation patterns shown in FIG.

  In this variation pattern setting process, as shown in FIG. 24, the game control unit 11 first determines whether or not a chance time is set from the value of the chance time flag memory 121 (step S900). If the chance time is not set, whether or not the special figure short time flag is set in the status flag memory 120, that is, when the special figure short time state is established, the short time control that shortens the variation time in the special figure game than usual. It is determined whether or not the process is enabled (step S901). When the special figure time reduction flag is ON (step S901; Yes), one of the fluctuation patterns for time reduction and one from which the final stop symbol set in step S601 can be derived is a random number, for example. Is selected (step S902).

  On the other hand, when the special figure short time flag is in an OFF state (step S901; No), the final stop symbol set in step S601 among the fluctuation patterns other than the short time and chance time (normal fluctuation pattern). Is selected, for example, by generating a random number (step S903).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S900 that the chance time flag is set in the chance time flag memory 121 (step S900; Yes), the final stop symbol set in step S601 is derived with the chance time variation pattern. One of the possible ones is selected (step S904). Subsequently, the number of fluctuation displays stored in the digest fluctuation counter 123 (the number of special figure games at the chance time) is updated (+1) (step S905). Subsequently, whether or not the chance time ends in the current fluctuation display (special game) is determined by comparing the number of fluctuation displays stored in the digest fluctuation counter 123 with the upper limit value (step S906). ). For example, if the gaming state set for the chance time is “short time: 50 times of variable display”, the chance time ends when the number of times of variable display reaches 50. In other cases, the number of times of variable display ends at 100. It becomes. If the chance time is finished in the current variation display (step S906; Yes), the chance time flag is turned off, and further, the normal drawing time short flag on the normal drawing time short flag memory 114 is turned off (step S907).

  In step S906, when it is determined that the chance time is not the end at this time, or after turning off the chance time flag and the normal time flag in step S907, the special fluctuation time timer 122 sets the selected fluctuation pattern to the selected fluctuation pattern. The assigned total variation time (FIG. 7) is set (step S908).

  Subsequently, a change start command including information specifying the selected change pattern and final stop pattern is transmitted to the display control unit 13 (step S909). If the chance time flag is set, the change display count set in step S905 is also included in the change start command. Subsequently, the value of the process selection flag is updated to “3” (step S910).

  The change start command transmitted in step S909 is received by the CPU 133 of the display control unit 13. The CPU 133 reads the fluctuation pattern used for the fluctuation display from the ROM 134 from the information included in the fluctuation start command, and further instructs the VDP 136 to display the special pattern display unit 43 according to the time schedule of this fluctuation pattern. A process of changing the four displayed symbols is performed. When the variation pattern for the chance time is selected, the VDP 136 generates the background image shown in FIG. 10C based on the notified number of variation displays, and further, FIGS. As shown in b), the variable display of the symbols is started in a display form in which the symbols and the background image are synthesized.

  The special symbol variation process in step S603 of FIG. 21 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag is “3”. In this process, the game control unit 11 decrements the count value of the special figure variation time timer 122 by 1 in step S1001 of FIG. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure fluctuation time timer 122 is 0, that is, whether or not the special symbol has been changed for the set fluctuation time (step S1002). When the special figure fluctuation time timer 122 is 0, the process selection flag is set to “4” (step S1003).

  The special symbol stop process in step S604 in FIG. 21 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag is “4”. In this process, the game control unit 11 transmits a confirmation command to the display control unit 13, and further updates the value of the process selection flag to “5”. In response to this confirmation command, the CPU 133 of the display control unit 13 instructs the VDP 136 to change the three symbols of the left, middle, and right special symbols 431 to 433 and the color of the fourth symbol 434. Stop in the final stop mode specified in. The game control unit 11 updates the process selection flag to “5” when the final stop symbol corresponds to a win, and further sets a flag indicating the specific game state in the status flag memory 120. If it corresponds to a loss, the process selection flag is updated to “0”.

  21 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag is “5”. In this process, the game control unit 11 determines whether or not to open the special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning mouth) 7 according to the final stop symbol (winning, losing, etc.) derived from the special game. . When not opening, the value of the process selection flag is updated to “0”, and when opening, the value of the process selection flag is updated to “6”.

  The special winning opening open process in step S606 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag is “6”. In this process, the game control unit 11 performs a process of winning a game ball to the opened big winning opening 7, a payout process of a prize ball, a measurement process of a release time, display control via the display control unit 13, and the like. The game control unit 11 updates the value of the process selection flag when the number of winning balls reaches a predetermined number or when the opening time reaches a predetermined time. The game control unit 11 counts the number of times the big prize opening 7 is released for one jackpot, and ends the jackpot state if the number of times of opening reaches 16 when the processing selection flag is updated. If the condition is satisfied, the value of the processing selection flag is set to “7”. If the number of times of opening has not reached 16, the special winning opening 7 is once closed, and then the value of the processing selection flag is updated to “5”. . As a result, in the big hit state, opening / closing of the big winning opening 7 is repeated 16 times.

The jackpot ending process in step S607 of FIG. 21 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag is “7”, and the game control unit 11 performs a process of ending the jackpot state, and the status flag memory 120 The specific game state flag is turned off, and the value of the process selection flag is set to “0”.
In addition, the game control unit 11 is more advantageous than the normal game state for the player by the process shown in FIG. 26, but the game state is indistinguishable from the normal state. Set a certain chance time.

The game control unit 11 first transmits a display control command instructing the display control unit 13 to notify the establishment of the chance time. In response to the display control command, the display control unit 13 displays a notification screen as illustrated in FIG. 27A to notify the player that the chance time has entered (step S1101).
Next, from the display result of the special figure game from which the specific game state is derived (the display result determined in advance in step S804) and the content of the hit pattern table shown in FIG. ”Or“ ordinary drawing time reduction ”(step S1102). For example, if the display result of the special figure game is “555 red”, “Probability change” is set. If it is “888 blue”, the normal drawing time is short and the special condition game is executed 50 times. Determine that there is.

  When the gaming state to be set is “probability change”, a chance time flag is set in the chance time flag memory 121 (step S1103), and a probability change flag is set in the status flag memory 120 (step S1104). The “probable change” state is normally effective until the next jackpot. That is, the end condition of the probability variation state is that a jackpot occurs.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state to be set is “normal figure short time”, a chance time flag is set in the chance time flag memory 121 (step S1105), and a normal figure short time flag is set in the normal figure short time flag memory 114 (step S1106). ). Further, an upper limit value of the number of times of variation display (corresponding to the end condition of the chance time. In this embodiment, 50 or 100 times) is set in the digestion variation counter 123. Reset (step S1107).

  In the subsequent special game, the time chance variation patterns shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B are selected and combined with the background shown in FIG. 10C and displayed. Accordingly, as illustrated in FIG. 27, it is understood that the player is in an advantageous state for himself, but the special game is advanced in a state in which the probability variation state or the normal drawing time short state cannot be accurately distinguished. Will be.

  Next, the operation described with reference to FIGS. 16 to 26 will be described based on a specific example. When the game ball wins the normal variable winning ball device 6, this is detected in step S611 in FIG. 21, and if there is an empty entry in the special figure holding memory 117, a corresponding random value is derived (step S612 in FIG. 21). In FIG. 22 step S702), the derived random value is stored in the special figure hold memory 117 as hold information (step S703 in FIG. 22).

  When the process proceeds and the hold information is shifted to the 0th entry, in step S600, the corresponding stop symbol is determined based on the random number value and the normal lottery table 411 or the probability variation lottery table 412 shown in FIG. FIG. 23: Steps S801 to S805).

Subsequently, in step S601, a variation pattern to be used for the special game is determined in accordance with conditions such as the presence / absence of a chance time, hit / losing, turning on / off of the short time flag (FIG. 24).
Here, in order to facilitate understanding, it is assumed that no chance time is set.
Subsequently, a change start command is transmitted from the game control unit 11 to the display control unit 13, and the display control unit 13 displays changes in the special symbols in accordance with the selected change pattern, as shown in FIGS. ).

  At the start of symbol variation, the total variation time is set as an initial value in the special symbol variation time timer 122. The special figure fluctuation time timer 122 is a down counter, and is counted down every time the special symbol process of FIG. 21 is executed.

  When the set time elapses and the count value of the special figure fluctuation time timer 122 becomes 0, the fluctuation of the four symbols stops.

  Thereafter, the processes in steps S600 to S606 are executed in a timely manner depending on whether the final stop symbol corresponds to a big hit or a loss.

  Here, if a big hit is made, the processing of steps S605 and S606 is executed in a timely manner, and a large amount of prize balls are provided to the player.

When the jackpot state ends, the process proceeds to step S605.
In this state, the game control unit 11 issues a display control command to the display control unit 13, and notifies the player that the chance time has been established, for example, on the screen shown in FIG. 27A (step S1101). ). At this stage, the player cannot determine whether the gaming state is set to the probability changing state or the short-time state, but can understand that the player is in an advantageous state than usual. (It is necessary to store all the combination patterns shown in FIG. 14 in order to determine whether the state is in the probability variation state or in the short time state).

  Next, it is determined from the symbol that has reached the jackpot whether the probability variation state should be set after the jackpot end or the time-short state should be set (step S1102). When “probability change” is set, a probability change flag is set in the status flag memory 120, and a chance time flag is set in the chance time flag memory 121 (steps S1103 and S1104). On the other hand, when “ordinary drawing time reduction” is set, a time reduction flag is set in the normal drawing time reduction flag memory 114, a chance time flag is set in the chance time flag memory 121, and the number of variable displays in the digestion fluctuation counter 123 is set. Is set (steps S1105 to S1107).

Thereafter, as schematically shown in FIGS. 27 (b) to (h), each time a special game is executed with the same variation pattern and effect in “probability change” and “ordinary drawing time reduction”, the processing proceeds. The variable display count at the upper right of the screen is updated.
If it is “probability change”, the special game is executed during this period with a high probability of winning a jackpot (using the probability change lottery table 412). Further, as shown in FIG. 4B, the fluctuation time of the normal map in the normal game is shorter than normal. Further, the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6 is opened in a specific manner advantageous to the player that the opening time is effectively increased. For this reason, it becomes easy to win a game ball, and it becomes easy to satisfy the start condition of the special figure game. Therefore, it becomes a gaming state that is very advantageous to the player.
On the other hand, in the “ordinary normal time” state, the probability of winning a big hit is the same as normal, but as shown in FIG. Since the time during which the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6 is released effectively becomes longer when it becomes, it becomes easier to win, and the start condition of the special figure game is easily established. Therefore, it becomes a gaming state advantageous to the player.

  For example, when the game state is “ordinary drawing time reduction: 50 times of variable display”, the game progresses as shown in FIGS. 27A to 27D, and when the number of special figure games reaches 50, the chance The time flag and the short time flag are reset, and the normal gaming state is restored as shown in FIG. The player can recognize from the display shown in FIG. 27E (because there is no background image which is “chance time”) that the gaming state is “ordinary figure time reduction: variable display count 50”.

  On the other hand, the game advances from the state of FIG. 27D to the state of FIG. 27F, and as shown in FIGS. 27F to 27G, the chance time is the chance time after the 51st fluctuation display. When the game continues, the player can recognize that the game state is either “probability change” or “normal figure time reduction: fluctuation display count 100”.

  For example, when the chance time ends in 100 rounds and the display proceeds from the display of FIG. 27 (g) to the display of FIG. 27 (e), the player determines that the gaming state is “short time: variable display count 100”. Can be recognized. On the other hand, when the display proceeds from FIG. 27G to FIG. 27H and the chance time continues after the 101st round, the player can recognize that the gaming state is “probable change”. .

  As described above, according to this embodiment, after the end of the specific gaming state, it is different from the probability improvement state or the specific advantageous state such as the probability variation state in which the probability of becoming the specific advantageous state is improved compared to the normal state, but the jackpot The fact that it is controlled to a specific advantageous state such as a short time state or the like that is higher than normal is notified by substantially the same notification mode of substantially the same variation pattern and background image. Therefore, the player does not know in which state the gaming state is controlled, and can maintain a sense of expectation even after the end of the specific gaming state.

  Further, in the above embodiment, since the notification is performed using the background display of the identification information noted by the player, the player can be easily recognized. Furthermore, from the display, the player cannot maintain whether the gaming state is controlled to the promiscuous state or the short-time state, and can maintain a sense of expectation. On the other hand, at the stage when the control in the probability variation state or the short time state is completed, it is possible to determine which state has been determined from the difference in the termination conditions.

  Moreover, in the chance time, since the execution time of the variation display of the identification information is controlled to be shorter than the period other than the probability improved state and the specific advantageous state, the number of variable displays that can be performed per predetermined period is reduced. Increased, it will be advantageous to the player, and interest will be improved.

  In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment, A various deformation | transformation and application are possible.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the fact that the time is at the chance time (either the probability change or the normal drawing time is short) is notified by the background display shown in FIG. The method of is arbitrary. For example, changing the background display color to the previous color (for example, changing the white background to a red background), displaying a specific character (for example, characteristic humans, animals, machines, etc.) Turns on / off / flashes / display color of any lamps (displayed on special figure display unit 43), frame display lamp 9 and the like (may be inside or outside the game unit 2 or dedicated or shared with other functions) It may be displayed by making a change or the like.

  In addition, for example, any chance display may be performed at the time when 50 rounds have ended or when 100 rounds have ended at the chance time set to “probability change”. In this way, a player who has progressed the game without knowing whether the gaming state is the probability variation state or the short time state can recognize that the gaming state is the probability variation state, and the interest is improved. In this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 28A, between the steps S908 and 909 in FIG. 24, when the number of variable displays is 51 times or 101 times, the effect display according to the determination result is performed. A step of including the instruction in the change start command may be arranged. If the change start command from the game control unit 11 includes a notification instruction, for example, the display control unit 13 displays a message such as “probability change or time reduction 100 times” or “probability change: Congratulations!”. Display effects such as display.

  Also, for example, as shown in FIG. 28 (b), between the steps S908 and 909 in FIG. 24, an effect display that the chance time may end when the number of variable displays is 50 times or 100 times. There may be a step of including an instruction to perform in the change start command. When the change start command from the game control unit 11 includes an effect display instruction, the display control unit 13 displays an effect display such as displaying a message such as “Is the chance time end?”, For example. Do.

  Also, for example, in the above embodiment, one of “probability change” and “normal map time reduction” in the sense of shortening the fluctuation time of the normal diagram game is set as the chance time after the jackpot ends. As the chance time, it is possible to set one of “probability change” and “special drawing time reduction” in order to shorten the variation time of the identification information in the special drawing game. In addition, it increases the number of times that the start condition of the special figure game is established per predetermined time, such as “normal drawing time reduction”, “extension time of the normal variable winning ball device”, “special drawing time reduction”, etc. If the gaming state can be controlled to one of the “probability” states that increase the number of times that the start condition of the special figure game is satisfied per predetermined time and improve the probability of entering the specific gaming state, the specific gaming state ends The game state setting after this is arbitrary.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, for the purpose of facilitating understanding, the time reduction of the normal drawing and the time reduction of the special drawing are distinguished, but the state of “time reduction” is set, and in this state, the fluctuation of the normal drawing game You may control so that both time and the fluctuation time of a special figure game may be shortened rather than usual.

  In the above embodiment, when the normal figure is shortened, the fluctuation time of the normal figure is made shorter than usual, and in the case of winning, the ordinary variable winning ball apparatus 6 is opened twice. The variation time of the figure is made shorter than usual, and the opening of the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6 in the case of winning is the same as normal. 2) The changing time of the ordinary figure is the same as normal, and the variable variable winning ball apparatus in the case of winning is the same The opening of 6 may be longer than usual. Moreover, the time and the number of times of opening the normally variable winning ball apparatus 6 are arbitrary.

  Furthermore, in the above embodiment, when the time reduction of the normal map is set as the chance time, the fluctuation time of the normal map is always shortened. For example, a random number is extracted in the process of step S307 in FIG. Depending on the random number value, a shortened variation time or a normal variation time may be set. With such a configuration, it becomes more difficult to understand what gaming state the chance time is set to.

  In the above embodiment, after the end of the specific gaming state, it is determined in the process of FIG. 26 whether to set “probability change” or “ordinary figure time reduction”. In the winning process of FIG. A determination is made and the determination result is stored as a part of the hold information in the special figure hold memory 117. In the chance time setting process of FIG. 26, the control is advanced based on the information included in the hold information. It may be.

  Furthermore, a method for determining a display result in a normal drawing game or a special drawing game is arbitrary. For example, when a random number is derived at the time of winning a prize, it is determined whether or not to make a big hit with this random number (determining whether or not to align special symbols 431 to 433), May be extracted to determine which symbol pattern shown in FIG.

  The order of stopping the symbols that are changing in the special game is also arbitrary. For example, it is possible to notify the player whether or not three special symbols 431 to 433 are stopped to make a big hit, and then stop the fourth symbol 434.

  In addition, after the end of the specific gaming state, the game state is set to “a state in which the probability of becoming a specific gaming state (big win) is not changed, but an opportunity to be controlled to the specific gaming state (specific advantageous state)” may be set. It is also possible to make it a condition that the timing is not in the “probability change” or “short time” state (a state that is not set in a state advantageous to the player).

  The numerical values shown in the above embodiment are examples, and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, in the above-described example, as the end condition (upper limit value) of the short time state in the chance time, the variable display is shown as 50 times and 100 times, but the value and type can be arbitrarily set. Moreover, although the upper limit value of the number of reservations in the special figure reservation memory 117 is set to 100, the upper limit value of the number of reservations is arbitrary.

  The method for establishing the execution conditions for the normal drawing game and the special drawing game is not limited to the above embodiment. For example, a game ball winning at a specific winning opening may be used as an execution condition for a normal game, or a game ball winning at a specific non-variable winning hole may be passed through a specific gate gaming ball. It may be an execution condition.

  The configuration of the apparatus shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the block configuration shown in FIGS. 3 and 6, the variation pattern shown in FIGS. 8 to 11, and the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. Correction is possible.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to a game machine that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to a form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a detachable recording medium, but preinstalled in a storage device such as a computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form distributed by keeping it. Furthermore, the program and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like by providing a communication processing unit. It doesn't matter.

  The game execution mode is not only executed by attaching a detachable recording medium, but can also be executed by temporarily storing the downloaded program and data via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. It is also possible to execute directly using hardware resources on the other device side on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game can be executed by exchanging data with other computer devices or the like via a network.

It is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine in the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the system structural example centering on a game control part. It is a figure for demonstrating a mode that the display fluctuation time of a normal figure and the opening / closing operation | movement of a normal variable winning ball apparatus change according to a game state. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol displayed on a variable display part. It is a figure which shows the structure of a game control board. It is a figure which shows the example of the content of the fluctuation pattern memory. It is a figure which shows the example of a fluctuation pattern. It is a figure which shows the example of a fluctuation pattern. (A) And (b) is a figure which shows the example of a fluctuation pattern, and shows the example of the fluctuation pattern especially used by chance time. (C) is a figure which shows the example of the background image displayed on the background of a symbol by chance time. It is a figure which shows the example of the image displayed on a special figure display part in chance time, (a) is a figure which fluctuates along the fluctuation pattern shown to Fig.10 (a), and the background image shown in FIG.10 (c). Fig. 10B shows an example of an image that is displayed by combining, and Fig. 10B shows an image that is displayed by combining the symbol that changes along the changing pattern shown in Fig. 10B and the background image shown in Fig. 10C. An example is shown. It is a figure which shows the example of the lottery table for normal figure games. It is a figure which shows the example of the lottery table for special figure games. It is a figure which shows the example of a hit pattern table. It is a figure which shows the structural example of a display control part. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a process centering on control of the normal figure game by a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the starting process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the normal symbol change start process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the normal symbol fluctuation | variation process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the normal variable winning ball apparatus release process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the example of a process centering on control of the special figure game by a game control board. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the winning process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the display result prior determination process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the fluctuation pattern setting process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the special symbol fluctuation | variation process in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detail of the chance time setting process in FIG. It is a figure which shows typically the flow of a display of chance time. It is a figure which shows the modification of the flowchart of FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine)
2… Game board (gauge board)
3 ... Frame for gaming machines (underframe)
4. Display device (special symbol display device)
5a to 5d: Passing member 6: Ordinary variable winning ball device 7 ... Special variable winning ball device 8L, 8R ... Speaker 9 ... Lamp 10 ... Power supply section (power supply board)
11 ... Game control unit (main control board)
12 ... Input / output unit 13 ... Display control unit (design control board)
14 ... Voice control unit (voice control board)
15 ... Lamp control unit (lamp control board)
16 ... Dispensing control unit (dispensing control board)
17 ... Information output section (external terminal board)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 21 ... Windmill 22 ... Out port 41 ... Normal figure display part 42 ... Normal figure hold display part 43 ... Special figure display part 44 ... Special figure hold display part 71 ... Opening / closing plate 111 ... Processor 112 ... Normal figure hold memory 113 ... Normal figure Process selection flag memory 114 ... Normal map time short flag memory 115 ... Normal map change time timer 116 ... Normal map lottery table memory 117 ... Special figure hold memory 118 ... Fluctuation pattern memory 119 ... Special figure process selection flag memory 120 ... Status flag memory 121 ... Chance time flag memory 122 ... Special figure fluctuation time timer 123 ... Digestion fluctuation counter 124 ... Special figure lottery table memory 125 ... Hit pattern table memory

Claims (1)

Fluctuation display means for performing a variable display of a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable by establishment of a predetermined start condition;
Display result predetermining means for determining the display result of the variable information display;
When the display result predetermining means determines that the display result is the specific display result, the specific display result is derived and displayed as the display result of the variable display by the variable display means, and then the gaming state is specified as the specific gaming state. Specific gaming state control means to control,
After the specific gaming state control means controls the gaming state to the specific gaming state, a specific advantageous state that increases the number of times that the starting condition is satisfied per predetermined time, and a number of times that the starting condition is satisfied per predetermined time. A probability improvement state for increasing the probability that the display result predetermining means determines that the display result is the specific display result, and a special gaming state control means for controlling the gaming state to either
Special gaming state notifying means for notifying that the gaming state is controlled to the probability improvement state or the specific advantageous state by the same or similar notification mode;
Comprising
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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