JP2009254531A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine making a game player aggressively operate operation buttons by changing performance after operation by operating the operation buttons. <P>SOLUTION: A variation display game in the game machine is provided with a first performance pattern for variation-displaying an image in the duration of a first variation display time and a second performance pattern for variation-displaying an image that has lower probability of an occurrence of an extra-game state than that in the first performance pattern in the duration of a second variation display time with an image variation display time shorter than the first variation display time. When an input is not conducted from an operation means within a specified time, the performance of the variation display game is changed to the performance with the second performance pattern. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that pays out game media based on a player's operation, and more particularly to a gaming machine connected to a lending device capable of setting a lending number.

  Conventionally, a pachinko machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, includes a variable display device using an LCD or the like, and displays a plurality of symbols in a variable manner on the variable display device. Then, a special gaming state is generated when the final stop symbol after the variable display is a specific symbol.

In order to enhance the interest of the game by enhancing the player's sense of participation in the game, a game that causes the player to operate the operation buttons during the game and recognize the reach production or the character as selected by the player himself A machine has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-8233 A

  In the pachinko machine described in Patent Document 1, even if the operation button is not pressed within a predetermined period, the pachinko machine selects one of the reach effects or characters based on the random number value acquired in advance, Produce.

  That is, the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 selects a reach effect or a character and performs an effect regardless of whether the operation button is operated or not.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the operation of the operation button is not a configuration that requires the player to actively operate the operation button regardless of the content of the game effect.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a player to actively operate an operation button by changing subsequent effects depending on whether or not the operation button is operated.

  The first invention executes a variable display game in which a symbol is variably displayed on a display device based on a winning of a game ball at a start opening, and the symbol stopped in the variable display game is a specific symbol In the gaming machine that generates a special gaming state, the gaming machine includes operation means for causing the player to select the content of the effect in the variation display game, and in the variation display game, during the first variation display time. The first effect pattern for variably displaying the symbol, and the second variation display time having a lower probability of generating the special gaming state than the first effect pattern and having the symbol variation display time shorter than the first variation display time. During the period, it has a second effect pattern that variably displays the symbol, and when there is a winning at the start opening, a random number is obtained, based on the obtained random number, The variable display time of the symbol in the variable display game is determined as the first variable display time or the second variable display time, and it is determined whether or not the special game state is generated in the variable display game based on the winning, When it is determined at the first variation display time, it is determined that the variation display game is to be executed with the effect based on the first effect pattern, and when the variation display game is performed with the effect based on the first effect pattern, When the input from the operation means is received for a predetermined time, and the input from the operation means is not made within the predetermined time, the effect by the first effect pattern is changed to the effect by the second effect pattern, and the change The temporary stop state table displaying the symbol in the temporary stop state after the end of the effect by the second effect pattern and the effect by the second effect pattern And wherein the repeated until elapse of the first variable display time.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine displays up to a predetermined number of winnings of the game ball to the start opening, and reduces the number of winnings by one when the symbol is stopped in the variable display game based on the winnings. The first temporary stop is provided in the presentation and the temporary stop state display by the second presentation pattern that is provided with the start winning number display section and is repeatedly executed when the input from the operation means is not performed within the predetermined time. The change display in which the start winning number display portion is changed to the invisible state and the start winning number display portion is changed to the invisible state before the second effect pattern is executed after the state display. When the symbol is stopped in the game, the start winning display portion that is in the invisible state is returned to the visible state.

  According to a third aspect of the invention, the gaming machine makes the start winning number display portion invisible when the counting of a predetermined time for accepting an input from the operation means is started.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine makes the start winning number display portion invisible when the input from the operation means is not performed within the predetermined time.

  According to the first invention, when the input from the operation means is not performed within a predetermined time, the production of the variable display game is caused by the second production pattern having a lower probability of generating the special game state than the first production pattern. Since it is changed to a production, it is possible to induce the player to operate the operation means.

  Moreover, the temporary stop state display which displays a design in the temporary stop state where the design does not stop and the variable display is not performed after the production by the changed second production pattern and the production by the second production pattern is ended. Since it is repeatedly executed until the display time elapses, it appears as if a plurality of variable display games have been executed. This makes it difficult for the player to infer that there is a high probability that a special gaming state will occur. Therefore, it is possible to induce interest in operating the operation means to the player.

  According to the 2nd-4th invention, in the production by the 2nd production pattern and the temporary stop state display which are repeatedly performed when the input from the operation means is not made within the predetermined time, the second production pattern by the second time Since the start winning number display portion is changed to the invisible state before the effect is executed, the player is based on the start memory of the variable display game in which the effect according to the second effect pattern is executed according to the first effect pattern. I think it's not something. This makes it difficult for the player to infer that there is a high probability that a special gaming state will occur. Therefore, it is possible to induce interest in operating the operation means to the player.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the following description of the embodiments, front, rear, left, and right refer to directions viewed from the player, that is, viewed from the gaming machine.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming machine (pachinko machine) 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  One side of the front frame 2 of the gaming machine 1 is attached to a machine frame (not shown) for installing the gaming machine 1 on an island facility via a hinge 4 so as to be openable and closable. The front frame 2 has a substantially square opening, and the game board 5 is attached to the opening. A glass frame 6 is attached to the front frame 2 through a hinge so as to be opened and closed, and a transparent cover glass is attached to an opening of the glass frame 6.

  On the game board 5, a substantially circular game area 11 is defined by a guide rail 10 provided on the surface of the game board 5. The player can visually recognize the game area 11 through the cover glass.

  Below the game board 5 in the front frame 2, there are a launch operation unit 15 and a ball storage unit 16 a of a launch device (not shown) that sequentially launches game balls (pachinko balls) one by one in the game area 11. An upper plate 16 that guides the ball to the launching device, a lower plate 17 that can store a game ball overflowing the ball storage unit 16a of the upper plate 16, a speaker 18 that outputs music, and an ashtray 19 are disposed. Note that the speakers 18 are also disposed at both upper left and right ends of the glass frame 6.

  A ball lending button 63 for instructing ball lending and a discharge button 64 for instructing discharge of a prepaid card from a card unit (not shown) connected to the gaming machine 1 are provided on the upper right portion of the upper plate 16. Between these buttons 63 and 64, a balance display portion 65 for displaying the balance of the prepaid card is provided.

  The gaming machine 1 plays a game by a game ball launched from the launching device flowing down in the game area 11 based on the player's operation of the launch operation unit 15.

  A center case 21 having a substantially rectangular opening window 21a is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 11. Behind the center case 21, a display device 22 that variably displays a plurality of identification information is disposed in a state where the display portion 22 a faces the opening window portion 21 a of the center case 21.

  The display device 22 sets a plurality of variable display areas (for example, three variable display areas on the left side, the center, and the right side) in the display unit 22a, and displays the image independently in each display area. It is. In the present embodiment, for example, a display screen portion is configured by an LCD (liquid crystal display) or the like capable of displaying an arbitrary image, and each variable display area on the display screen has a plurality of identification information (special symbols) and An image based on the progress of the game, such as a character that produces a variable display game, is displayed.

  Below the center case 21 in the game area 11, a start winning opening 24 (corresponding to “winning area”) having an ordinary variable winning device (ordinary electric accessory) 23 is arranged. Below, a special variable winning device (large winning opening) 25 that can be converted into a state in which a game ball is not received and a state in which it is easily received depending on the operation result of the display device 22 is disposed. In addition, on the left side of the center case 21 in the game area 11, a normal symbol start gate 26 for the normal variation display game is arranged.

  In addition to this, in the game area 11, a general winning opening 28 for executing a usual figure change display game for paying out a prize ball when a game ball wins, a windmill 29 or a nail for changing the fall direction of the game ball (not shown) A direction changing member such as the above, and an out port 30 for collecting game balls that have flowed down without winning are arranged.

  At the top of the center case 21, the special symbol variation display of the special symbol variation display game, the special symbol winning memory number (starting memory number), the normal symbol variation display of the normal symbol variation display game, and the normal symbol winning memory. A display 32 for displaying the number is provided.

  The game ball launched by the launching device is fired into the game area 11 from the launch ball guide passage 31 that is partitioned on the left side of the guide rail 10 and guides the game ball, and windmills 29 and the like arranged at various locations in the game area 11 The direction change member changes the falling direction to flow down the game area 11 and wins the start winning opening 24, the general winning opening 28, the big winning opening 25, or from the out opening 30 provided at the bottom of the gaming area 11. Discharged.

  When a game ball wins the general winning opening 28 and the big winning opening 25, the number of winning balls corresponding to the type of the winning winning opening is discharged to the upper plate 16 from the payout device (not shown).

  When a game ball is won at the start winning opening 24, the display device 22 starts a variable display game in which the symbols composed of the numbers and the like described above are sequentially displayed, and displays an image relating to the variable display game.

  When a winning at the start winning opening 24 is made at a predetermined timing, a big win state (special game state) is entered, and the game stops when three display symbols are aligned (a big win symbol). At this time, the special winning opening 25 is switched from a closed state (a disadvantageous state to the player) in which the special winning opening 25 does not accept a game ball for a predetermined time by energization to the special winning opening solenoid 123 shown in FIG. The ball is converted into an open state (a state advantageous to the player) that can easily accept the ball. That is, since the special winning opening 25 is greatly opened for a predetermined time, the player is given a game value that can acquire many game balls during this time.

  Further, when the game ball passes through the normal symbol start gate 26, the display unit 32 starts a general symbol change display game. When the passing of the game ball to the normal symbol start gate 26 is made at a predetermined timing, the normal symbol related hit state is entered, and the normal symbol displayed on the display 32 stops in the hit state. At this time, the normal variation winning device 23 provided in the start winning opening 24 is converted so that the entrance to the starting winning opening 24 is expanded for a predetermined time by energization of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 122 shown in FIG. As a result, the possibility of winning the game ball at the start winning opening 24 is increased.

  A warp inlet 55 is provided on the left side of the display device 22 on the frame of the center case 21. The game ball that has flowed down to the warp inlet 55 is discharged from the warp outlet 57 through the warp passage 54, rolls on a rolling surface (stage) provided on the lower side of the display device 22, and immediately below the center of the display device 22. It flows down from the hole or rolling surface provided in. And when it flows down to the hole provided directly under the center, it is discharged from the communication port 62 provided immediately above the start winning port 24, thereby increasing the possibility of winning the start winning port 24.

  The ball removal button 66 is a button for discharging the game ball remaining on the upper plate 16 to the lower plate 17.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a part of a control system centering on the game control device 100 of the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The game control apparatus 100 includes a microprocessor 101, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 103, an input I / F (Interface) 104, an output I / F 105, and an external communication terminal 106.

  The microprocessor 101 is a main control device that controls the game in an integrated manner, and controls the game. The ROM 102 stores invariant information (program, data, etc.) for game control. The RAM 103 is used as a work area during game control.

  The game control device 100 is provided with an external communication terminal 106, and an identification number uniquely set in the microprocessor 101 can be output from the external communication terminal 106. By connecting a management computer (so-called hall control), the inspection device or the management computer can identify the gaming machine 1.

  The microprocessor 101 receives various detection devices (start port sensor 110, winning port sensor a111a to winning port sensor n111n, gate sensor 112, count sensor 113, glass frame opening sensor 114, inner frame opening sensor 115 via the input I / F 104. In response to detection signals from the ball break sensor 116 and the clear switch 117), various processes such as a big hit lottery are performed.

  Further, the microprocessor 101 outputs each piece of information to the special-figure display 120 and the general-purpose display 121 provided in the game area 11 via the output I / F 105. The display 32 is composed of a special-purpose display 120 and a general-purpose display 121.

  The special figure display unit 120 displays the variation display mode of the special figure fluctuation display game and the special symbol winning memory number. The universal display 121 displays the variation display mode and the normal symbol winning memory number of the universal variation display game.

  Normally, the special symbol winning memory number displayed on the special symbol display device 120 is incremented when a game ball is won in the start winning port 24, and the special symbol variation display game based on the winning is completed (that is, the symbol). Is decremented).

  The normal symbol winning memory number displayed on the general symbol display 121 is incremented when a game ball has won the normal symbol starting gate 26, and decremented when the general symbol variable display game based on the winning is completed. Is done.

  Further, the microprocessor 101 sends a command signal to the ordinary electric accessory SOL (solenoid) 122, the special winning opening SOL123, and the discharge control device 124 via the output I / F 105 to control the game in an integrated manner.

  In the ordinary electric accessory SOL (solenoid) 122, the entrance to the start winning opening 24 is expanded for a predetermined time.

  The special winning opening SOL123 is changed from a closed state where the special winning opening 25 does not accept the game ball (a state disadvantageous to the player) to an open state where the game ball is easily received (a state advantageous to the player).

  The discharge control device 124 is a device for operating the payout unit based on the prize ball command signal from the game control apparatus 100 to discharge the prize ball. Further, the discharge control device 124 is a device for controlling the operation of the payout unit and discharging the rented ball based on the renting request signal from the card ball renting unit provided in the gaming machine 1.

  Further, the microprocessor 101 outputs information regarding the gaming machine 1 to the management computer via the external terminal board 125 connected to the output I / F 105.

  The game control device 100 transmits a change start command, a customer waiting demo command, a fanfare command, a probability information command, an error designation command, and the like to the effect control device 150 as an effect control command signal.

  In addition, the game control device 100 is connected to a backup power supply (not shown) that supplies power to the game control device 100 during a power failure. Thereby, the game control apparatus 100 can operate even during a power failure.

  The effect control device 150 can grasp the transition of the game state managed by the game control device 100 by receiving the command transmitted from the game control device 100.

  The effect control device 150 is provided with a CPU 151 for display control, a ROM 152 for storing programs and data, a work area during operation of the CPU 151, and a frame buffer for temporarily storing image data displayed on the display device 22. It comprises a RAM 153, a communication I / F 154, an output I / F 155, and an input I / F 156.

  The data stored in the ROM 152 is image data (design data, background image data, moving image character data, texture data, etc.) and the like.

  The CPU 151 executes a program stored in the ROM 152, and based on a signal from the game control device 100, image control information (a pattern composed of sprite data, polygon data, etc.) for a variable display game according to the game state. Display information, background screen information, moving image object screen information, etc.) are calculated, and an image signal to be displayed on the display device 22 is generated.

  The CPU 151 performs, for example, polygon drawing (or normal bitmap drawing) of the image based on the image data stored in the ROM 152 and the contents calculated by the CPU 151, and a predetermined texture is applied to each polygon. The data is pasted and stored in the frame buffer of the RAM 153.

  The CPU 151 also performs drawing processing such as point drawing, line drawing, triangle drawing, texture mapping, alpha blending, shading processing (such as glow shading), and hidden surface removal (such as Z buffer processing). The image signal subjected to these drawing processes is stored in the frame buffer of the RAM 153.

  Then, the CPU 151 transmits the image stored in the frame buffer of the RAM 153 to the display device 22 at a predetermined timing (timing of the vertical synchronization signal V_SYNC and the horizontal synchronization signal H_SYNC).

  Here, as the frame buffer, a plurality of frame buffers are set in predetermined storage areas of the RAM 153, respectively, and the CPU 151 can also superimpose (overlay) an arbitrary image for output.

  An oscillator (not shown) that supplies a clock signal is connected to the CPU 151. The clock signal generated by the oscillator defines the operation cycle of the CPU 151, and a vertical synchronization signal (V_SYNC) and a horizontal synchronization signal (H_SYNC) are generated based on the clock signal output from the oscillator, and the timing is supplied to the display device 22. Output as a signal.

  Since the communication I / F 154 that connects the effect control device 150 and the game control device 100 is provided with a buffer that is a signal transmission direction restricting means, the communication between the game control device 100 and the effect control device 150 is a game. Only signal input from the control device 100 to the effect control device 150 is allowed, and signal output from the effect control device 150 to the game control device 100 is prohibited. Thereby, it is possible to prevent an illegal signal from being input from the effect control device 150 to the game control device 100. In addition, when performing bidirectional communication between the game control device 100 and the effect control device 150, a bidirectional buffer may be used as a buffer.

  The display device 22, various LED boards 160, and the speaker 18 are connected to the output I / F 155 constituting the effect control device 150.

  Based on the sound control command signal from the effect control device 150, the speaker 18 outputs music played during the game, game sound effects, and the like.

  The display device 22 displays an image corresponding to the image display signal in the display area based on the image display signal from the effect control device 150.

  Various LED boards 160 control various LEDs of the decoration device 67 shown in FIG. 1 in the game area 11 based on the decoration control command signal from the effect control device 150.

  Note that the speaker 18 and the various LED boards 160 may be directly connected to the game control device 100 without being connected to the effect control device 150.

  An operation button 119 is connected to the input I / F 156 constituting the effect control device 150. The operation button 119 is a button that is operated when a special figure change display game is started by the player. The operation button 119 is provided on the upper plate 16 shown in FIG.

  Next, the special figure variation time table 3000 stored in the game control apparatus 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of the special figure variation time table 3000 according to the embodiment of this invention.

  The game control device 100 acquires a random value at the timing when it is detected that a game ball has won the start winning opening 24. Then, based on the acquired random number value, the game control device 100 determines whether or not to generate a jackpot in the special figure variation display game executed by winning the game ball into the start winning opening 24, and the special figure fluctuation. In order to determine the variation time during which the symbols are variably displayed in the display game, the special diagram variation time table 3000 is referred to.

  Specifically, the special figure fluctuation time table 3000 includes a random value 3001, a hit / miss 3002, and a fluctuation time 3003.

  In the random value 3001, an integer from 0 to 239 is registered. The value registered in the random number value 3001 corresponds to a random number value acquired when the game control device 100 detects winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 24.

  Whether the winning / losing 3002 is caused by a special figure fluctuation display game to be executed (whether the special figure fluctuation display game is a win) or whether the special figure fluctuation display game to be executed is not a big hit (specialty) Information indicating whether or not the figure variation display game is out) is registered.

  In the variation time 3003, information indicating the time during which the symbol is variably displayed in the special figure variation display game to be executed is registered. Specifically, any of T1, T2, and T3 is registered in the variation time 3003. T1 indicates that the variation time is 60 seconds, T2 indicates that the variation time is 29.7 seconds, and T3 indicates that the variation time is 9.5 seconds.

  The effect control device 500 determines the variation display pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the information registered in the variation time 3003. Specifically, when the variation time is T1, the special reach pattern is selected as the variation display pattern, and when the variation time is T2, the normal reach pattern is selected as the variation display pattern, and the variation time is T3. In this case, the deviation variation pattern is selected as the variation display pattern.

  In the special reach pattern and the normal reach pattern, two of the three symbols are symbols that can generate a big hit state, and the three symbols stop via the reach state displayed in the temporary stop state, The special figure variation display game ends. In the special reach pattern, when two symbols are in a state that can generate a jackpot state and temporarily stopped, the variation display speed of the symbol in the variation display is the variation in the symbol in the variation display in the normal reach state. It is set to be slower than the display speed.

  The temporary stop state is a state in which the player can recognize the symbol as a substantially stopped state (that is, a state in which the symbol is not switched to another symbol and the symbol is not stopped), and the final stop mode is not fixed. State. As a specific example of the temporary stop state, in addition to the slight fluctuation at the stop position, there are modes such as displaying the enlarged / reduced symbol, changing the color of the symbol, changing the shape of the symbol, and the like.

  The special figure fluctuation time table 3000 will be specifically described.

  The special figure fluctuation time table 3000 includes six entries.

  In the first entry, 0 to 4 are registered in the random value 3001, the outage is registered in the hit / miss 3002, and T1 is registered in the variation time 3003. In the second entry, 5 and 6 are registered in the random value, hit is registered in the hit / miss 3003, and T1 is registered in the variation time 3003.

  In the third entry, 7 is registered in the random value 3001, hit is registered in the hit / miss 3002, and T2 is registered in the variation time 3003. In the fourth entry, 8 to 32 are registered in the random value 3001, the outage is registered in the hit / miss 3002, and T2 is registered in the variation time 3003.

  In the fifth entry, 33 to 238 are registered in the random value 3001, outage is registered in the hit / miss 3002, and T3 is registered in the variation time 3003. In the sixth entry, 239 is registered in the random value 3001, hit is registered in the hit / miss 3002, and T3 is registered in the variation time 3003.

  Therefore, when the variation time is T1, that is, when the special reach pattern is selected, the probability of winning the special figure variation display game is 2/7, and when the variation time is T2, that is, the normal reach pattern is selected. The probability of winning the special figure variation display game in the case of being played is 1/26, and when the variation time is T3, that is, when the outlier variation pattern is selected, it is 1/207.

  Thus, the special reach pattern has the highest probability of being hit, the normal reach pattern is next to have the highest probability, and the out-of-range variation pattern has the lowest probability of being hit.

  When the game control device 100 acquires a random number at the timing when the game ball wins the start winning opening 24, the game control device 100 identifies which of the random values registered in the random value 3001 of the special figure fluctuation time table 3000 belongs to To do. Then, the game control apparatus 100 acquires an entry including the specified random number value 3001, and acquires information registered in the hit / miss 3002 and the variation time 3003 included in the acquired entry.

  Then, the game control device 100 transmits the acquired information registered in the hit / miss 3002 and the variation time 3003 to the effect control device 500 as a variation start command.

  Next, a variation display pattern setting process executed when the effect control device 500 receives a variation start command will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a flowchart of the variable display pattern setting process according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  The variation display pattern setting process is a process of determining a variation display pattern in the special figure variation display game based on the variation time included in the variation start command.

  First, the effect control device 500 determines whether or not a variation start command has been received (4001).

  When it is determined in step 4001 that the change start command has not been received, the effect control device 500 repeatedly executes the process of step 4001 until the change start command is received.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 4001 that the variation start command has been received, the effect control device 500 determines whether or not the variation time included in the received variation start command is T1 (4002).

  If it is determined in step 4002 that the variation time included in the received variation start command is T1, the effect control device 500 sets the special reach pattern as the variation display mode (4003).

  Next, the production control device 500 activates the first timer (4004). The first timer is a timer for counting a predetermined time until the operation of the operation button 119 is accepted as an effective operation when the special figure variation display game is executed with the special reach pattern.

  Next, the production control device 500 executes a change display pattern setting change process (4005), and ends the change display pattern setting process. The change display pattern setting change process is a process for changing the special reach pattern set in the process of step 4003 to a detachment change pattern when the operation button 119 is not operated. Details of the variable display pattern setting process will be described with reference to FIG.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 4002 that the variation time included in the received variation start command is not T1, the effect control device 500 determines whether or not the variation time included in the received variation start command is T2. Is determined (4003).

  When it is determined in step 4003 that the variation time included in the received variation start command is T2, the effect control device 500 sets a normal reach pattern (4007) and ends the variation display pattern setting process.

  On the other hand, when the variation time included in the received variation start command is not T2 in the process of step 4003, the variation control time included in the received variation start command is T3, and therefore the effect control device 500 sets a deviation variation pattern. (4008), and the variable display pattern setting process is terminated.

  Next, the change display pattern setting changing process will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of change display pattern setting change processing according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, the effect control device 500 determines whether or not the first timer operated in the process of step 4004 shown in FIG. 4 has expired (5001).

  If it is determined in step 5001 that the first timer has not expired, the effect control device 500 repeatedly executes the process in step 5001 until the first timer expires.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 5001 that the first timer has expired, the effect control device 500 cannot visually recognize the special symbol winning memory number displayed on the special symbol display device 120 from the player. (5002). Specifically, by turning off all four LEDs that display the special symbol winning memory number, the special figure starting winning memory number is made invisible to the player.

  It should be noted that the number of special symbol winning memory that has been made invisible in the process of step 5002 is determined when the special symbol variation display game being executed is finished (when all symbols are stopped in the special symbol variation display game). It returns to the state where it can be seen from the person. In this case, since the special figure variation display game is over, the special symbol winning memory number is reduced by one.

  Next, the production control device 500 activates the second timer in order to count a predetermined time for accepting the operation of the operation button 119 by the player as an effective operation (5003).

  Then, the effect control device 500 determines whether or not the operation button 119 has been operated (5004).

  If it is determined in step 5004 that the operation button 119 has been operated, the special reach pattern set in step 4003 shown in FIG. 4 is continuously set (5005), and the variable display pattern setting change processing is performed. End and return to the variable display pattern setting process.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step 5004 that the operation button 119 is not operated, the effect control device 500 determines whether or not the second timer operated in step 5003 has timed up. (5006).

  If it is determined in step 5006 that the second timer has not timed up, effect control apparatus 500 returns to step 5004.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step 5006 that the second timer has timed out, the operation button 119 has not been operated within the predetermined time, so the variable display pattern set in the special reach pattern is repeated. When the pattern is set (5007), the change display pattern setting change process is terminated, and the process returns to the change display pattern setting change process.

  When the repetitive pattern is set, the effect control device 500 uses the remaining fluctuation display time for the remaining fluctuation display time in the special figure fluctuation display game produced by the special reach pattern with a lower probability of being hit than the special reach pattern. Repeat for minutes. Details of the repeated pattern will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In other words, in the present embodiment, in the special figure variation display game in which the effect is performed with the special reach pattern, when the operation button 119 is not operated within a predetermined time, the effect control device 500 performs the effect with the special reach pattern. The variation display pattern of the special figure variation display game that has been performed is changed to an effect based on a variation pattern with a lower probability of winning than the special reach pattern. As a result, since the player did not operate the operation button 119, it is considered that the production pattern has a low probability of winning, and the operation button 119 is to be actively operated in the next special figure variation display game. Become.

  Next, the fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of the fluctuation display of the special figure fluctuation display game when the operation button 119 is operated within a predetermined time according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of the change display of the special view change display game when the operation button 119 is not operated within the predetermined time according to the embodiment of the present invention.

  First, FIG. 6 will be described.

  In FIG. 6, since there are a plurality of special figure starting memories, when the symbol is finally stopped in the special figure fluctuation display game, the next special figure fluctuation display game is executed.

  In the special figure variation display game to be executed, since it is the variation time T1 included in the variation start command transmitted from the game control device 100, the effect control device 500 performs the variation display pattern in the process of step 4003 shown in FIG. And a special reach pattern is set, and the special figure variation display game is executed with the special reach pattern.

  And when the time (time 1) set to the 1st timer passes, the production | presentation control apparatus 500 displays the screen which prompts operation of the operation button 119, and accepts operation of the operation button 119 as effective operation. In order to count the operation valid period (time 2), the second timer is activated. In addition, the effect control device 500 makes the special symbol winning memory number displayed on the special symbol display device 120 invisible when the time (time 1) set in the first timer has elapsed.

  Note that the special reach pattern from when the special figure variation display game is executed until the operation valid period (time 2) elapses is referred to as the first half of the special reach pattern.

  Since the operation control signal indicating that the operation has been operated from the operation button 119 is input within the operation effective period (time 2), the effect control device executes the special figure fluctuation display game while maintaining the effect of the special reach pattern. After the time T1 has elapsed, the symbol is stopped.

  When the symbol is completely stopped, the special symbol variation display game that has been executed ends, so that the special symbol winning memory number that has been made invisible is made visible.

  Next, FIG. 7 will be described.

  FIG. 7 illustrates a case where an operation signal is not input from the operation button 119 within the operation effective period (time 2).

  The production control device 500 executes the special figure fluctuation display game with the production of the latter half of the deviation fluctuation pattern. The second half of the deviation variation pattern is a portion from the last production of the first half of the special reach pattern to the production where the deviation variation pattern ends.

  Then, when the production by the second half of the deviation variation pattern is finished, the production control device 500 displays the symbol in a temporarily stopped state for a predetermined time.

  Then, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the symbol was displayed in the temporary stop state, the effect control device 500 repeatedly executes the effect based on the deviation variation pattern until the variation time T1 has elapsed. When the fluctuation time T1 elapses, the effect control device 500 displays the symbol in the main stop state.

  Next, a variation display pattern setting change process according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of change display pattern setting change processing according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention. In FIG. 8, the same processes as the variable display pattern setting changing process shown in FIG.

  In the variation display pattern setting changing process shown in FIG. 5, the effect control device 500 displays a special figure as soon as a predetermined time set in the first timer has elapsed (when a screen prompting the operation of the operation button 119 is displayed). The special symbol winning memory number displayed on the device 120 is made invisible, but in the variable display pattern setting changing process shown in FIG. 8, if the operation button 119 is not operated within the predetermined time set in the second timer, The special symbol winning memory number displayed on the figure display 120 is made invisible.

  After the variable display pattern is changed to a repetitive pattern in the process of step 5007, the process of step 5002 is executed.

  When the design is temporarily stopped and the effect based on the deviation variation pattern is executed again, if the special symbol winning memorized number displayed on the special symbol display device 120 is visible, it is executed after the temporary stop state. The player thinks that the effect by the deviation variation pattern is the effect by the special map variation display game in which the special reach pattern is selected. For this reason, if there is a high possibility that the effect by the deviation variation pattern executed after the temporary stop state is a hit, the player can analogize, and the interest of operating the player's operation button 119 is reduced.

  In the present invention, the operation input of the operation button 119 is not performed after the predetermined time set in the first timer has elapsed (that is, at the start of counting the valid reception time of the operation of the operation button 119) or within the valid reception time. The special symbol winning memory number displayed on the special symbol display 120 is made invisible. That is, at the latest, the special symbol winning memorized number displayed on the special symbol display device 120 is made invisible before the effect by the deviation variation pattern executed after the temporary stop state is executed. It is difficult for the player to analogize that there is a high possibility that the effect due to the deviation variation pattern will be successful, and it is possible to prevent the interest of the player operating the operation button 119 from being reduced.

  In the embodiment of the present invention, the case where the special figure indicator 120 is provided separately from the display device 22 has been described. However, a special figure display unit that displays the number of special symbol starting memories is provided on a part of the display device 22. May be.

  In this case, as a specific method of making the special symbol start memory number displayed on the display device 22 invisible, a screen such as a background displayed on the display device 22 is displayed in front of the special symbol start memory number. This makes the special symbol start memory number invisible.

  Further, in the embodiment of the present invention, the deviation variation pattern is repeatedly executed in the repeated variation pattern, but the normal reach pattern may be repeatedly executed.

  In the above description, a pachinko gaming machine has been described, but the present invention can also be applied to a pachislot machine or the like.

  The embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative in all points and is not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined not by the above description of the invention but by the scope of the claims, and is intended to include all modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the scope of the claims.

  As described above, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko gaming machine, a coin gaming machine, a slot machine, and the like that perform a special figure variation display game.

It is a front view of the gaming machine (pachinko machine) of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows a part of control system centering on the game control apparatus of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the special figure fluctuation | variation time table of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the fluctuation | variation display pattern setting process of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the change display pattern setting change process of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation display of a special figure fluctuation display game when an operation button is operated within the predetermined time of embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing of the fluctuation display of a special figure fluctuation display game when an operation button is not operated within the predetermined time of embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart of the change display pattern setting change process of the modification of embodiment of this invention.

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1 Pachislot machines (pachinko machines)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 2 Front frame 4 Hinge 5 Game board 6 Glass frame 10 Guide rail 11 Game area 15 Launch operation part 16 Upper plate 16a Ball storage part 17 Lower plate 18 Speaker 19 Ashtray 21 Center case 21a Opening window part 22 Display apparatus 22a Display part 23 Normal Variable winning device 24 Start winning port 25 Special variable winning device 26 Normal symbol starting gate 28 General winning port 29 Windmill 30 Out port 31 Launch ball guide channel 32 Display 54 Warp channel 55 Warp port 57 Warp port 62 Communication port 63 Ball rental button 64 Discharge button 65 Balance display part 66 Ball removal button 67 Decoration device 100 Game control device 101 Microprocessor 120 Special-purpose display device 121 General-purpose display device 124 Discharge control device 125 External terminal board 150 Production control device 160 Various LED boards 500 Production control Device 3 00 Special view change time table 3001 random value 3002 per / off 3003 fluctuation time

Claims (4)

Based on the winning of a game ball at the start opening, a variable display game is executed in which a symbol is displayed in a variable manner on a display device, and a special gaming state is generated when the symbol stopped in the variable display game is a specific symbol In the gaming machine to let
The gaming machine is
Comprising operating means for allowing the player to select the contents of the effect in the variable display game;
In the variation display game, during the first variation display time, the first effect pattern for variably displaying the symbol, and the probability that the special gaming state is generated is lower than the first effect pattern, and the first variation display time is less than the first variation display time. A second effect pattern for variably displaying the symbol during a second variation display time for which the symbol variation display time is short;
If there is a prize at the start opening, a random number is acquired,
Based on the acquired random number, the variation display time of the symbol in the variation display game is determined to be the first variation display time or the second variation display time, and the special gaming state is generated in the variation display game based on the prize. Decide whether or not
When the first variation display time is determined, it is determined that the variation display game is to be executed with the first effect pattern.
When the variable display game is executed with the effect by the first effect pattern, the input from the operation means is received for a predetermined time;
If no input is made from the operating means within the predetermined time, the effect by the first effect pattern is changed to the effect by the second effect pattern,
The temporary stop state display for displaying the symbol in the temporary stop state after the end of the effect by the changed second effect pattern and the effect by the second effect pattern is repeatedly executed until the first variation display time elapses. A gaming machine characterized by that. The gaming machine is
The number of winning prizes displayed on the starting opening of the game ball up to a predetermined number is provided, and when the symbol is stopped in the variable display game based on the winning, the starting prize number display unit for reducing the number of winning prizes by one,
In the effect by the second effect pattern and the temporary stop state display that are repeatedly executed when the input from the operation means is not performed within the predetermined time, the second time after the first temporary stop state display Before the production by the second production pattern is executed, the start winning number display part is changed to the invisible state,
The start winning display unit in the invisible state is returned to the visible state when the symbol is stopped in the variable display game in which the start winning number display unit is changed to the invisible state. The gaming machine according to 1.   The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the gaming machine makes the start winning number display portion invisible when the counting of a predetermined time for accepting an input from the operation means is started.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein when the input from the operation means is not performed within the predetermined time, the gaming prize display portion is made invisible. 3.

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