JP2010051366A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To allow a player to sustain an expectation by displaying a display indicating to be a special game state by a data display device, later than a time when shifting to a special game state in a game machine configured to prevent an easy understanding of a shift to either special game state out of a plurality of special game states. <P>SOLUTION: When producing either special game state out of one special game state and another special game state where the putout amount of prize balls after shifting to the special game state is set different from that of the one special game state, this game machine, after shifting to the special game state, allows an external output control means 70 to output a special game actuation signal related to the special game state only after satisfying a predetermined condition, and is not allowed to notify of the shift to the special game state before the special game actuation signal related to either of the special game states is output. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can shift to a special gaming state by acquiring a predetermined generation condition such as winning a lottery for winning determination, and includes a transition to a special gaming state outside the gaming machine The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can output a signal related to the internal state of the game machine.

In this type of gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, a lottery for winning determination is performed at a predetermined opportunity such as winning a winning prize opening, and when the lottery result is a big win, the game state is shifted to a special gaming state. In these gaming machines, for example, when a transition is made to a special gaming state, a signal to that effect is output to the hall computer to collectively manage the operating status of the gaming machines. On the other hand, the island facility where each gaming machine is installed has a data display section that displays the daily operating status of the gaming machine so that the player can select a gaming machine. For example, the number of appearing balls or the number of occurrences of big hit games are displayed.
However, because there is a data display section, for example, there are multiple types of jackpot games, and even if it is difficult to determine which one was won and started, it is easy to determine which jackpot game if you look at the display on the data display section If it was a big hit game with a low payout setting, there was a problem that interest in the game was halved.

Here, in a conventional gaming machine, a technique for preventing a special computer from being output to the hall computer for a specific type of special game is disclosed (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2005-160738 A

  The invention described in each claim is made to solve the problems of the conventional gaming machine described above, and it is possible to easily determine which special gaming state has been shifted to among a plurality of special gaming states. In a gaming machine that cannot be used, the display that the data display device is in the special gaming state is displayed later than the transition to the special gaming state, thereby allowing the player to maintain a sense of expectation. With the goal.

The features of the present invention will be described below using the embodiment of the invention shown in the drawings. In addition, the code | symbol in parenthesis shows the code | symbol used in embodiment of invention, and does not limit the technical scope of this invention.
(Feature point)
(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points.
That is, the invention described in claim 1 is a gaming machine in which a winning ball is paid out when a gaming ball wins a winning opening provided on a gaming board, and a normal gaming state is achieved based on achievement of a predetermined generation condition. Special game control means (100) for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and notification means (special gaming state notification means 140) for notifying the player of the occurrence of the special gaming state; A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1) having at least an external output control means (70) capable of outputting a special gaming operation signal notifying the occurrence of the special gaming state to a data display device (2) provided outside the gaming machine. ).

The gaming machine according to the present invention can be a kind of pachinko gaming machine, and in addition to the above configuration, a winning prize opening (14) in which winning of a game ball is an opportunity for a winning lottery by a lottery means (110) A variable display unit (20) for playing a variable display game that displays a predetermined pattern in a variable manner based on the lottery result may be provided.
Here, “achievement of a predetermined generation condition” includes that a lottery result by the lottery means (110) becomes a predetermined result, that a game ball wins a specific winning opening, and the like.
The special game state is a game section that is set to be more advantageous to the player than the normal game state, and includes, for example, a big hit state and a probability change state.

The data display device (2) is for notifying the internal state of the gaming machine and displaying a game history or the like to the player using a liquid crystal display device or the like. The data display device (2) is connected to a hall computer that manages the operation of the gaming machine in the game hall.
The external output control means (70) is a so-called concentrated terminal board. Further, the “special game operation signal” is a signal for notifying that the game state is a special game state.
In the present invention, as the special game state, one special game state in which an advantageous game of a predetermined mode is performed after the transition to the special game state and the one special game state after the transition to the special game state Although the above-mentioned advantageous game is performed, at least another special game state in which a prize ball payout amount after transition to the special game state is set to be different from the one special game state is provided. Further, when any one of the plurality of special gaming states occurs, the external output control means (70) after the transition to the special gaming state and after the achievement of a predetermined condition Is provided with signal output control means (130) for outputting a special game operation signal relating to the special game state. The notification means (140) is configured not to notify the occurrence of any of the special game states before the special game operation signal relating to any of the special game states is output. It is characterized by.

The advantageous game is a game in which a lot of prize balls can be paid out in a shorter time than the normal game state, for example, a special opening and closing game in which opening and closing of the big prize opening (17) is repeated for a predetermined round, or lottery means (110) This includes a probability-changing game that increases the chances of opening the grand prize opening (17) by increasing the winning probability or increasing the number of lotteries.
Here, “the amount of the prize ball paid out after the transition to the special game state is set to be different” means that the execution period of the advantageous game of the same mode is changed (the number of rounds of the special opening and closing game is changed). In addition, adding an advantageous game of another aspect after the advantageous game of the same period and the same period is included.

Further, there may be a plurality of “other special game states”. “The prize ball payout amount is different” includes both cases where the payout amount is large and small.
The signal output control means (130) is for temporarily retaining the output of a special game operation signal when a specific special game state is started. Here, “achievement of a predetermined condition” means that the gaming state has become a predetermined state. After the transition to the special gaming state, When the number of fluctuations of a specific movable device (movable piece or attacker of an electric tulip) reaches (or exceeds) a predetermined number, when winning a specific prize opening, or when a game ball is placed in a specific area on the game board Including the case of inflow.

Further, here, “after the condition is achieved, the external output control means (70) outputs a special game operation signal related to the special game state” means that the external output control means (70) is specially set after the predetermined condition is achieved. By outputting the game operation signal, the external output control means (70) outputs a special game operation signal to the data display device (2), and the external output control means ( 70), a special game operation signal is output to the external display control means (70) to prevent the data display device (2) from outputting a special game operation signal until a predetermined condition is achieved. included.
(Function)
In the present invention, it is assumed that a special gaming state occurs when a specific special gaming state occurs. Since the notification means (140) does not notify the player of that, even if it is found that an advantageous game of a mode different from the normal state is started and has shifted to some special game state, it is in any special game state. It is not possible to determine whether the data display device (2) has a predetermined display (for example, the big hit counter is increased). Therefore, the expectation for the transition to the special gaming state is not lost during this period.

In addition, it is preferable that the notification means (140) notifies that it is in the special game state after outputting the special game operation signal.
(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 described above.
That is, the invention according to claim 2 is provided with a special variable winning device (large winning port 17) that can be changed between an open state in which game balls can be won and a closed state in which game balls cannot be won. As the gaming state, there is provided a first special gaming state in which a special opening / closing game is performed as an advantageous game in which a round in which the special variable winning device (17) is opened and then closed is repeated a predetermined number of times, and the other special games are provided. As a state, a second special game state in which a probability variable game as an advantageous game in which the probability that the special variable prize-winning device (17) is in an open state is increased after the special opening / closing game of a predetermined round is increased is performed. And a counting means (condition counter 133) for counting a predetermined gaming history after the occurrence of the special gaming state is provided, and the signal output control means (130) is configured to provide the first special gaming state Does not output the special game operation signal related to the first special game state from the external output control means (70), and when the second special game state occurs, the counting means After the count of (133) is completed, a special game operation signal relating to the second special game state is output from the external output control means (70).

The gaming machine according to the present invention can be a pachinko gaming machine called a digital machine. In addition to the above configuration, the gaming machine can be in an open state in which a game ball can be won and in a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win. Open winning lot (16) that has a movable piece (16a) that can be changed and a big hit lottery will be held when winning a prize, or open lottery whether or not the movable piece (16a) will be opened and closed when a game ball passes And a lottery means (110) for performing the big hit lottery and the open lottery.
Here, in the “probability variation game”, the probability that the special variation prize winning device (17) is in an open state is increased by increasing the jackpot probability by the lottery means (110) (so-called high probability) game. This includes both games in which the probability of the special variable winning device (17) becoming open as a result is increased by increasing the number of jackpot lotteries per unit time (so-called short time).

Further, the number of rounds of the special opening / closing game in the second special gaming state may be the same as or different from the number of rounds of the special opening / closing game in the first special gaming state.
The “predetermined game history” may be the number of winnings, the number of payout balls, the number of rounds, the elapsed time, or the like.
According to the present invention, when a transition is made to the second special game state to which a probability variation game is added, the special game state operation signal is not output for a certain period, and the first special game to which no probability variation game is added. Since the special game operation signal is not output even when the state is shifted to, the expectation that the transition to the second special game state with certain change may be made for a certain period when the special opening and closing game is started. You can have it.

(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 2 described above.
That is, in the invention according to claim 3, the second special game state is such that the probability variation game is performed after the special open / close game of the same round as the special open / close game in the first special game state ends. It is formed.
The present invention sets the time for opening the special variable prize winning device (17) in a special opening / closing game to be short (for example, 2 seconds) and sets the number of rounds of the special opening / closing game to be small (for example, 2 times). It cannot be determined whether the behavior of the special variable prize winning device (17) is due to the first special gaming state or the second special gaming state, and there is a sense of expectation as to whether or not it is in a probable variation state after the special opening and closing game. You can have it.

Since the invention described in each claim is formed as described above, the following effects can be obtained.
That is, in a gaming machine that cannot easily determine which special gaming state has been changed among a plurality of special gaming states, a special display of the special gaming state by the data display device is displayed. By displaying the display after the transition to the gaming state, the player's expectation can be maintained.

A preferred embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine.
(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 5 show an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 1 is an external front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, FIG. 2 is a schematic view showing the entire game hall, FIG. 3 is a detailed view of a game board, FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control device of the pachinko gaming machine P, FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing signal output control in the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.
(Pachinko machine 1)
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is roughly divided into a rectangular frame-shaped housing, a front door 3 that is detachably attached to the housing, and a game board 10 disposed inside the front door 3. It consists of and.

The case is fixed at a game machine installation place called “island” of the game hall. Below the case is a ball tray 4 which is open on the upper side, and a right lower end of the ball plate 4 and on the front side. A protruding handle 5 is provided. Here, the ball tray 4 is a tray that can store game balls paid out by winning, and the handle 5 operates a ball launching device 60 (see FIG. 4) provided therein by the operation. Is for. In addition, although not particularly illustrated, a control device 8 (see FIG. 4) for controlling the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 is provided inside the housing.
The front door 3 is a plate-like door having a window at the center, and a glass frame 3A is provided inside the window so as to close the window. Through the glass frame 3A, the surface of the game board 10 can be seen from the front side. In addition, a speaker 6 and an effect lamp 7 are provided on the upper portion of the front door 3.

(Data display device 2)
A data display device 2 electrically connected to the pachinko gaming machine 1 is disposed on the upper part of each pachinko gaming machine 1 in the island facility.
Here, the data display device 2 receives various signals output from the pachinko gaming machine 1 and displays the game progress such as the number of balls played and the number of jackpots, or the pachinko gaming machine 1 is in a specific gaming state. It is formed so that it can be notified. Specifically, although not particularly illustrated, an information display unit and a lamp are provided.
The information display unit can display predetermined letters and numbers using a liquid crystal display device.For example, the game history such as the number of jackpots from the opening of the day, the number of balls played, the current game state, etc. It can be displayed using symbols. Then, the information displayed on the display, for example, the number of jackpots of the day, can be used as a guideline for the player to select a table. Further, the lamp is turned on during a jackpot game, for example, so that it can be discriminated at a glance that the jackpot game is currently being played.

Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 2, the data display device 2 provided corresponding to each pachinko gaming machine 1 is electrically connected to the hall computer HC of the game hall. The data display device 2 is configured to be able to output various signals received from the pachinko gaming machine 1 to the hall computer HC in the game hall. The hall computer HC can manage the operation of the game hall by grasping the operating status of each pachinko gaming machine 1 based on various signals output from the data display device 2.
(Game board 10)
The game board 10 is a plate member having a game area 10a surrounded by guide rails 11, as shown in FIG. On the board surface of the game board 10, although not shown in particular, there are provided flow regulation control members such as a windmill and a plurality of nails for regulating the flow direction of the game ball and changing the flow direction. The guide rail 11 is for guiding the game ball launched from the ball launching device 60 (see FIG. 4) by operating the handle 5 to the game area 10a.

  A variable display section 20 is provided at the center of the game board 10 for performing various displays such as characters, graphics, and moving images using a liquid crystal display device and a rotating reel. Also, below the variable display section 20, a general winning opening 12 through which a predetermined number of game balls are paid out by winning, a starting winning opening 14 where a special symbol lottery is performed in response to the winning, and the starting winning opening 14 A big winning opening 17 is provided as a special variable winning device that is located below and opened when a big hit game is won. Further, on the upper right side of the board, there is provided a gate 13 where a normal symbol lottery is performed when a game ball passes. In the middle of the lowermost end portion of the game area 10a of the game board 10, an out-out port 18 is provided for discharging game balls that have not won any prize opening to the back of the game board 10 outside the game area 10a. ing.

  The variable display unit 20 displays a variable display game when displaying the lottery result, and displays the above-mentioned lottery result when the variable display game is missed. In addition, various presentational displays are performed, and animation display of characters is also performed. A peripheral wall is provided around the variable display unit 20 so that game balls flowing down the game area 10a do not flow in, and a movable accessory for performance is provided above the peripheral wall, A stage 22 is formed below the wall. Then, it is possible to take in the stage 22 game balls flowing down the game area 10a from the warp route 21 provided on the side of the peripheral wall, and the game balls taken into the stage 22 are the first start port 15 described above. It is possible to fall. That is, when the game ball is guided to the stage 22, it becomes easier to win the start winning opening 14.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the start winning port 14 is composed of two winning ports arranged in the vertical direction. The first start port 15 disposed on the upper side can receive a game ball from the upper side. The second starting port 16 arranged on the lower side is provided with an electric accessory called a so-called electric chew. In the second starting port 16, normally, the two left and right movable pieces 16a constituting the electric accessory are closed, and a game ball does not enter the second starting port 16 directly. Based on the lottery result, the movable piece 16a is opened for a preset time so that a game ball can be received from the side. That is, when the movable piece 16a is closed, the game ball wins only at the first starting port 15, and when the movable piece 16a is opened, the game ball can win at both the upper and lower start winning ports 14.

The special winning opening 17 is an opening provided with an opening / closing door 17a called a so-called attacker, and in a normal state, the opening / closing door 17a is closed so as not to allow a game ball to flow in. When a predetermined hit is reached, the game ball is opened and opened so that the game ball can easily flow in, and is repeatedly opened and closed for a predetermined number of rounds determined by lottery.
As shown in FIG. 3, an information display unit 30 is provided at the lower right of the variable display unit 20. As the information display unit 30, at least a special symbol display unit 31, a normal symbol display unit 32, and hold display units 33 and 34 are provided. The special symbol display unit 31 is for variably displaying and stopping the special symbol representing the lottery result of the winning lottery performed by the lottery means 110 described later. Further, the normal symbol display unit 32 is for variably displaying and stopping the normal symbol representing the lottery result of the open lottery performed by the lottery means 110. The holding display units 33 and 34 are for displaying the number of holdings, and the holding number of the normal symbol lottery is displayed on the holding display unit 33, and the holding number of the special symbol lottery is displayed on the holding display unit 34, respectively. In addition to the above, the information display unit 30 may include a display unit that displays the number of rounds during the jackpot game, and a display unit that displays whether the game state is the normal state or the probability change state.

(Outline of the game)
By operating the handle 5, the game ball launched from the ball launcher 60 is guided to the game area 10a. When the game ball guided to the game area 10a wins the general winning opening 12, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the ball tray 4 from the ball payout device 61.
When the game ball guided to the game area 10a wins the start winning opening 14, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out to the ball tray 4, and the start opening ball detection sensors 41, 42 (see FIG. 4) Based on this, the start timing of the variable display game with a special symbol is given.
In the variable display game, a predetermined symbol (decorative symbols such as numbers and pictures) displayed on the variable display unit 20 and a numerical value displayed on the special symbol display unit 31 are sequentially switched to display one numerical value. Stop display. Here, the variable display unit 20 and the special symbol display unit 31 display the variable display game corresponding to the same lottery result almost simultaneously, and the variable display unit 20 and the special symbol display unit 31 have the same lottery. The results are displayed sequentially. That is, the variable display on the variable display unit 20 and the variable display on the special symbol display unit 31 are performed almost simultaneously, and the lottery results for the displayed hits are the same. The variable display unit 20 and the special symbol display unit 31 have substantially the same variable display time (the start timing and stop timing of the variable display), the result of the missed hits is the same, and other displays are different. It's okay. For example, the combination of the decorative symbol that is a winning combination that is stopped and displayed when the variable display game is ended may be different from the combination of the special symbol that is the winning combination.

In the special symbol variation display game, when the combination of the special symbols stopped and displayed in each display area becomes a predetermined combination (predetermined stop symbol) (when it is a win), a special game state (big hit game) Occurs. Note that the result of the winning failure is determined by a lottery performed by the lottery means 110 in response to detection of a ball entering the start winning opening 14.
Here, when the start ball detection sensors 41 and 42 detect a game ball won in the start winning port 14, the detection is stored as a special symbol start memory number within a range of an upper limit (for example, four), When a variable display game (variable display game of both decorative symbols and special symbols) is started based on the start winning, a process of subtracting 1 from the special symbol start memory number is performed. The special symbol start memory number is displayed on the special symbol hold display unit 33. Details of the special game state will be described later.

On the other hand, when the game ball guided to the game area 10a passes through the gate 13, the passing ball detection sensor 44 (see FIG. 4) detects the game ball, thereby giving an opportunity to start the normal symbol variation display game. Is done. In the normal symbol fluctuation display game, the numerical values displayed on the normal symbol display unit 32 are sequentially switched and displayed in a variable manner, then one numerical value is stopped and displayed. If the numerical value that is stopped and displayed is a predetermined hit value such as 7 It is a hit. Note that the result of the hit failure is determined by a lottery performed by the lottery means 110 triggered by the ball detection of the gate 13.
Here, when a game ball passes through the passing gate 13, the detection is stored as a normal symbol start memory number within a range of an upper limit (for example, four), and normal when a normal symbol variation display game is started. A process of subtracting 1 from the symbol start memory number is performed. The normal symbol start memory number is displayed on the normal symbol hold display unit 34.

And when the normal symbol variation display game is won, the movable piece 16a of the second start opening 16 is released, the winning rate of the game ball to the start winning opening 14 is increased, and the chance of starting the variation display game is increased. It is supposed to be.
(Control device 8)
Here, the configuration of the control device 8 will be described in detail.
Although not shown, the control device 8 is configured around a CPU and includes a ROM, a RAM, an I / O, and the like. Here, the number of CPUs is not limited to one and may be controlled by two or more CPUs. Further, the CPU, ROM, RAM, I / O, and the like may be integrated to form a one chip. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, thereby configuring the following devices (1) to (4).

(1) Game control device 8A
(2) Production control device 8B
(3) Launch control device 8C
(4) Dispensing control device 8D
The game control device 8A is for controlling the lottery of the hit determination and the operation of the movable accessory on the board surface. The effect control device 8B is for controlling the display of the variable display unit 20, the speaker 6, and the lamp 7 based on an output signal from the game control device 8A or the like. The launch control device 8C and the payout control device 8D are for controlling the launching of the game balls to the game area 10a and the payout of the prize balls. The game control device 8A, the launch control device 8C, and the payout control device 8D are included in what is called a main board, and the effect control device 8B is included in what is called a sub board.

A variable display section 20, a speaker 6, and a lamp 7 are connected to the output stage of the effect control device 8B. The effect control device 8B includes a storage means that stores various effect data, although not particularly illustrated, and displays a predetermined image on the variable display unit 20 based on detection signals from the game control device 8A and each sensor. Or outputting sound from the speaker 6 or blinking the lamp 7 in a predetermined manner.
A handle 5 is connected to the input stage of the firing control device 8C, and a bullet firing device 60 is connected to the output stage. Here, although not shown in particular, the bullet launching device 60 launches a game ball from below the guide rail 11 with a knock arm. The firing control device 8C operates the bullet firing device 60 based on the operation signal of the handle 5.

A payout sensor 45 is connected to the input stage of the payout control device 8D, and a ball payout device 61 is connected to the output stage. Here, although not particularly shown, the ball payout device 61 is a device for taking a predetermined number of game balls from the ball circulation device of the island facility and discharging them to the ball tray 4, and the payout sensor 45 is a game to be paid out. It is a sensor for detecting a sphere. The payout control device 8D operates the ball payout device 61 on the basis of a winning signal from a winning detection means 120 described later and a detection signal from the payout sensor 45.
(Game control device 8A)
Next, the game control device 8A will be described in detail.

(Input stage)
As shown in FIG. 4, a winning mouth ball detection sensor 40, a starting ball detection sensor 41, 42, a big winning ball detection sensor 43, and a passing ball detection sensor 44 are connected to the input stage of the game control device 8A. ing. The input stage is not limited to the above parts.
Here, the winning ball detection sensor 40 is a sensor for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning port 12. The start opening ball detection sensors 41 and 42 are sensors for detecting a game ball that has entered the start winning opening 14, and the start opening ball detection sensor 41 is connected to the second start opening 16 at the first start opening 15. Are provided with start-up ball detection sensors 42, respectively. The grand prize opening ball detection sensor 43 is a sensor for detecting a game ball that has entered the big prize opening 17, and the passing ball detection sensor 44 is a sensor for detecting a gaming ball that has passed through the gate 13. is there. Although neither sensor is particularly illustrated, a light-shielding sensor or a magnetic sensor that can detect the passage of a game ball can be used.

(Output stage)
At the output stage of the game control device 8A, as shown in FIG. 4, the start opening solenoid 51, the big prize opening solenoid 50, the special symbol display section 31, the normal symbol display section 32, the hold display sections 33 and 34, the external output control A device 70 is connected. The output stage is not limited to the above parts.
Here, the start opening solenoid 51 and the special winning opening solenoid 50 are for operating the movable piece 16a of the second starting opening 16 and the open / close door 17a of the special winning opening 17, respectively.
The external output control device 70 is not particularly shown, but is disposed inside the housing, and is used to output various signals output from the game control device 8A to the data display device 2. This is called a concentrated terminal board. Here, the various signals output from the game control device 8A include, for example, a signal that the ball detection sensor of each winning opening detects a game ball and a special game operation signal described later. The external output control device 70 outputs a signal to the outside of the pachinko gaming machine 1, but does not receive a signal from the outside.

The game control device 8A functions as the following means (1) to (4).
(1) Special game control means 100
(2) Lottery means 110
(3) Winning detection means 120
(4) Signal output control means 130
The game control device 8A is not limited to the means (1) to (4) described above, and may include other means.
(Special game control means 100)
The special game control means 100 is for controlling the special game state, and includes the following means (1) to (3).

(1) Big hit game control means 101
(2) Probability game control means 102
(3) Special game signal output means 103
The game control means 100 may include means other than those described above.
(Big hit game control means 101)
The big hit game control means 101 is for controlling the big hit game as a special game state based on the lottery result of the lottery means 110. Here, the big win game is a special open / close game as an advantageous game in which the big winning opening 17 is opened for a predetermined number of rounds when the result of the special symbol lottery is a big win. That is, the big hit game control means 101 controls the operation of the big prize opening solenoid 50 so that the open / close door 17a opens and closes a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time based on the lottery result. The period from the opening of the special winning opening 17 to the closing is referred to as a round.

  Specifically, the big hit game control means 101 is not particularly shown, but includes a timer for measuring the opening time of the big winning opening 17, a winning counter for measuring the number of detections of the big winning mouth detecting sensor 43, and the door 17a. And an open / close counter that measures the number of open / close operations (number of rounds). Then, according to the winning type, the opening time and open / close round of the special winning opening 17 are set, the special winning opening solenoid 50 is opened, and the open / close door 17a is opened. When either the time count of the timer reaches a predetermined value (a predetermined time has elapsed) or the detection count of the winning counter reaches a predetermined number (a predetermined number of game balls have won) Then, after closing the opening / closing door 17a by closing the large winning opening solenoid 50, the large opening opening solenoid 50 is opened again to open the opening / closing door 17a. When the measured value of the opening / closing counter reaches a predetermined number of rounds, the timer, the winning counter and the opening / closing counter are reset to end the big hit game.

Here, in the present embodiment, as the big hit game, the “15 round normal hit game” in which the opening time of the big winning opening 17 is set to 30 seconds and the open / close door 17a is opened and closed for 15 rounds, and the big winning opening 17 Set the opening time of 30 seconds to open and close the door 17a and open / close the door 17a. After 5 rounds, the game will be in a probable state. "2 round probability per game" that will be in a probable state after 2 rounds of opening and closing, and "Small per game" where opening and closing door 17a will be opened and closed for 2 rounds with the opening time of the big prize opening 17 set to 2 seconds Is provided.
The “two-round probability variation hit” is a so-called “latency probability variation”, and shifts to a probability variation state after the special opening / closing game is finished with almost no ball. In addition, “2nd round probability variation hit” and “small hit” have the same behavior of the open / close door 17a, and at the same time, no notification is given (not displayed on the variable display section 20). Thus, it is difficult to distinguish between the two based only on the behavior of the door 17a. In this case, it is possible to determine which win is won by the difference in the display stopped on the special symbol display unit 31, but the display of the special symbol display unit 31 is difficult to identify unlike the display of the variable display unit 20. It is difficult to distinguish easily because it is small (small and difficult to see). Further, although it is possible to determine whether the number of the big hit counter of the data display device 2 has been incremented or whether the display indicating the probability variation state has been made, in the present embodiment, “2 round probability variation” is possible. With regard to “hit” and “small hit”, the output of the special game operation signal is limited under certain conditions. Details of this will be described later.

In addition, as a jackpot game, you may have games other than the above. The “probability change state” will be described below.
(Probability game control means 102)
The probability variation game control means 102 is for controlling a probability variation game (hereinafter referred to as a probability variation game) in which the game state becomes a probability variation state advantageous to the player. The probability variation game is an advantageous game that is performed for a predetermined period after the special opening / closing game in which the big winning opening 17 is opened when the probability variation is won.
Specifically, although not shown in particular, the probability change game control means 102 includes an end condition determination means for determining the game period of the probability change game and a high probability state maintenance means for making the gaming state a high probability state. At least. Then, after the big hit game is finished, the high probability state maintaining means is operated, so that the gaming state is changed to a high probability state where the big hit is easy to win. When the end condition determining unit determines that the predetermined end condition is satisfied, the high probability state maintaining unit ends the operation and returns the gaming state to the normal state (or shifts to the big hit state).

Here, as the probability variation game, the following game states can be provided.
(1) Special symbol high probability winning game (2) Special symbol variation probability shortening game (3) Normal symbol high probability winning game (4) Normal symbol variation probability shortening game The special symbol high probability winning game is Until the next jackpot wins, this is a game in which the jackpot winning probability is set high. That is, the high probability state maintaining means functions as means for changing a determination table used for a special symbol lottery performed by the lottery means 110 described later to a high probability winning table, and the end condition determining means is that a big hit game is won It functions as a means for determining whether or not.

In the special symbol variation time reduction game, the special symbol variation time in the special symbol variation display game is shortened compared with the normal game state until the next jackpot is won after the big hit game is finished, and the special symbol per unit time is reduced. A game that increases the number of lotteries. In this game, the high probability state maintaining unit functions as a unit that shortens the variation time of the special symbol display unit 31 or varies it at high speed.
The normal symbol high-probability winning game is one of so-called “short time” states, and after the big hit game, the number of times of special symbol variation in the special symbol variation display game (that is, the number of times of special symbol lottery) is 100 times. Until it is (until the digital turns 100), the probability of winning the normal symbol lottery is set high, and as a result, the number of times of opening the second start port 17 is increased (synonymous with increasing the opening time). It is a game that increases the number of special symbol lotteries per unit time. In this game, the high probability state maintaining means functions as means for changing the determination table used for normal symbol lottery to the high probability winning table, and the end condition determining means functions as means for counting the number of special symbol lotteries. To do.

The normal symbol variation time shortening game is one of the so-called “short time” states, and the normal symbol variation time in the normal symbol variation display game is shorter than the normal game state, and the normal symbol per unit time is reduced. It is a game that increases the number of lotteries. In this game, the high probability state maintaining means functions as means for shortening or changing the normal symbol display unit 32 at a high speed.
Note that the probability variation game is not limited to the above (1) to (4), and a combination of the above game states may be provided.
(Special game signal output means 103)
The special game signal output means 103 is for outputting a signal (special game signal) relating to the operation of the big hit game to the signal output control means 130 described later.

Specifically, the special game signal output means 103 outputs a big hit game start signal as a special game signal when a predetermined big hit game is started (timer starts time counting). When a predetermined big hit game is ended (in the case of a probable hit, the probable game played after the big hit game is ended), a big hit game end signal is output as a special game signal.
Note that the special game signal output means 103 may be configured to continuously output the special game signal (switch ON state) from the start of the big hit game to the end of the big hit game.
(Lottery 110)
The lottery means 110 is for performing a normal symbol lottery and a special symbol lottery based on a predetermined lottery opportunity, and includes the following means (1) to (4), although not particularly shown.

(1) Random number extraction means (2) Random number storage means (3) Determination table (4) Determination means (Random number extraction means)
The random number extracting means picks up a random number generated by a random number generating means (not shown) at a predetermined opportunity. Specifically, the random number for the normal symbol lottery is picked up when the detection signal of the passing ball detection sensor 44 is received, and the random number for the special symbol lottery is picked up when the detection signal of the start opening ball detection sensors 41 and 42 is received.

(Random number storage means)
The random number storage means is for storing random number data picked up by the random number extraction means. Here, up to four random numbers for normal symbol lottery and random numbers for special symbol lottery can be stored in the memory. This corresponds to the special symbol start memory number or the normal symbol start memory number stored on the basis of the detection by the start opening ball detection sensors 41 and 42 or the detection by the passing ball detection sensor 44 described above. Then, when the special symbol variation display game or the normal symbol variation display game is started, the random number data stored in advance is subjected to the determination, and then reset.

(Judgment table)
The determination table defines a predetermined area of hit or loss with the random number values generated by the random number generation means as a whole range. The determination table is provided for each of the normal symbol lottery and the special symbol lottery, and a special symbol lottery determination table and a normal symbol lottery table are provided. In addition, each of the special symbol lottery determination table and the normal symbol lottery table is provided for a normal time (when it is not in a special gaming state or a probability variation state) and a probability variation time.
The special symbol lottery determination table includes a winning area for special opening and closing winnings (15 rounds per normal and small hits winning) that generates special opening and closing games, and a probability variation winning (5 rounds probable per winning) And a winning area of 2 rounds), and a lost area. The normal symbol lottery table is composed of a winning (opening the second start port 16) area and a lost (not opening) area.

(Judgment means)
The determination unit compares the random number data stored in the random number storage unit with the determination table, and determines a winning or a state corresponding to an area to which the random number data belongs.
The lottery means 110 only needs to be able to execute at least a special symbol lottery, and a second lottery means for performing a normal symbol lottery may be provided.
(Winning detection means 120)
The winning detection means 120 instructs the payout control device 8D to pay out a predetermined number of winning balls based on the detection signals of the winning ball detection sensor 40, the starting ball detection sensors 41 and 42, and the big winning ball detection sensor 43. A winning signal to be output.

(Signal output control means 130)
The signal output control means 130 keeps the output of special game operation information to the hall computer under a predetermined condition when a specific jackpot game is activated, or does not output the special game operation information to the hall computer. Is to do. Specifically, when the “2 round probability variation game” is activated, the big hit game operation signal and the probability variation game signal related to the two round probability variation are not output to the external output controller 70 for a certain period. When the “hit game” is activated, no big hit game operation signal is output to the external output control device 30. And the signal output control means 130 has the following means (1) to (4) as shown in FIG.

(1) Special game signal receiving means 131
(2) Output determining means 132
(3) Condition counter 133
(4) Special game operation signal output means 134
The signal output control means 130 may include means other than those described above. Further, in this embodiment, a notification to the hall computer regarding the start of a special game (output of a special game operation signal) is described, but other game progress, for example, the end of the special game, the number of payout balls, the big prize The signal output control means 130 may be capable of outputting information such as the number of times of opening and closing the mouth 17 and various signals relating to the current gaming state (normal or probability change).

(Special game signal receiving means 131)
The special game signal receiving means 131 is for receiving the special game signal output from the special game signal output means 103 of the special game control means 100.
(Output determining means 132)
When the special game signal receiving unit 131 receives the special game signal, the output determining unit 132 determines the output of the special game operation signal to the external output control device 30 according to the type of the special game. is there.
Specifically, the output determining means 132 unconditionally determines the output of the special game operation signal when receiving the special game signal relating to “15 round normal game” and “5 round probability variable game”. . Further, when a special game signal related to “small hit game” is received, it is determined that the special game operation signal is not output unconditionally. On the other hand, when a special game signal related to “2 round probability change game” is received, the condition counter 133 described below is operated, and when a predetermined count is completed, the output of the special game operation signal is determined.

(Condition counter 133)
The condition counter 133 is for counting a predetermined game condition as a condition for outputting a special game operation signal related to “two-round probability-changing game” based on the determination of the output determination means 132.
Here, the predetermined game conditions can be set as follows.
(1) Total number of balls paid out for winning
(2) Number of times the movable piece 16a of the second starting port 16 is opened and closed
(3) Number of times the door 17a is opened and closed
(4) Number of winnings
(5) Elapsed time Note that (4) may be the number of times a specific prize opening (for example, the general prize opening 12, the start prize opening 14, etc.) is won. Further, the above (1) to (5) may be combined alternatively. For example, the number of payout balls may be set to a fixed number or a fixed time may elapse, whichever comes first.

The condition counter 133 starts to operate in response to an operation start command signal from the output determining means 132, and when the game condition count reaches a predetermined numerical value, outputs a count-up signal to clear the count ( Reset.
(Special game operation signal output means 134)
The special game operation signal output means 134 is for outputting a special game operation signal to the external output control device 70 based on the determination of the output determination means 132. The special game operation signal is a signal for notifying the hall computer that the game state is the special game state, and is output according to the type of the special game. For example, during 15 rounds of normal game, 15 rounds of normal per operation signal, during 5 rounds of probable game, 5 rounds of probable operation signal, during 2 rounds of probable game, 2 rounds of probable operation signal, Each is output. The special game operation signal is output to the data display device 2 via the external output control device 70. Then, on the display (not shown) of the data display device 2, a predetermined display is performed in which the started big hit game number counter is incremented or the lamp is turned on. In addition, a special game operation signal is output from the data display device 2 to the hall computer.

Here, when the data display device 2 is configured to be able to display the current gaming state (whether normal state or probability variation state), even when the game shifts to probability variation gaming related to the two round probability variation, the two round probability variation operation is performed. Until the signal is output, it is not displayed that the state of probability change is present. In other words, by outputting the 2-round probability variation activation signal, the 2-round probability variation game number counter is incremented, and a display indicating that the probability variation state is in effect is displayed.
Note that the special game operation signal is continuously output during the special game state (the switch is in the ON state). The special game operation signal is also output to the effect control device 8B described below.

(Production control device 8B)
The effect control device 8B is for controlling the operation of the variable display unit 20, the speaker 6 and the lamp 7 based on the output signal from the game control device 8A to cause a predetermined effect. Then, the effect control device 8B includes special gaming state notifying means 140 as shown in FIG.
The special game state notification means 140 is for causing a special game state notification effect to notify that a big hit game or a probability-changing game is in progress when the special game state is entered. Specifically, the special game state notification effect is a display mode different from that in the normal game state, and an image is displayed on the variable display unit 20, the lamp 7 is lit or blinked, or a sound is output from the speaker 6. To do. For example, a jackpot image corresponding to the type of jackpot game is displayed on the variable display unit 20, a BGM corresponding to the type of jackpot game is output from the speaker 6, and the variable display unit 20 displays the normal state and the probability variation state. You can change the type of image that is displayed.

Then, the special game state notification means 140 is configured to perform the special game state notification effect based on the signal output of the special game operation signal output means 134. Specifically, the special game state notification effect is started upon reception of the special game operation signal. Accordingly, even if the small hit game is started, the special game state notification effect is not performed, and when the two-round probability variable game is started, the special counter is notified after the condition counter 133 counts up the predetermined game condition. Will be started.
The effect control device 8B may be provided with means other than the special gaming state notification means 140, and can execute effects other than the above-described special gaming state notification effects, such as winning notification effects or effects suggesting winning. Needless to say.

(Operation of pachinko machine P)
Next, the output control of the special game operation signal by the signal output means 130 in the pachinko gaming machine P having the above configuration will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.
First, in step 100 of FIG. 5, it is determined whether or not a special game signal related to a game per 5 round probability change game or a game per 15 round normal game is received. If a special game signal related to these games has not been received, the process proceeds to the next step 101.
In step 101, it is determined whether or not a special game signal related to the small hit game has been received. When the special game signal related to the small hit game is not received, the process proceeds to the next step 102.

In step 102, it is determined whether or not a special game signal related to a game per two round probability change has been received. When the special game signal related to the game per two rounds probability change is not received, the process returns to step 100. On the other hand, if a special game signal related to a game of two rounds probability change is received, the process proceeds to the next step 103.
In step 103, the condition counter 133 is activated and starts counting predetermined game conditions. In the present embodiment, the number of times of opening / closing the special winning opening 17 is counted. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 104.
In step 104, it is determined whether or not the condition counter 133 has finished counting predetermined game conditions, that is, whether or not a count-up signal has been output. If the count of the predetermined game condition has not been completed, the process returns to step 104. If the count of the predetermined game condition has been completed, the process proceeds to the next step 105.

In step 100, if a special game signal related to a game per 5 round probability change game or a 15 round normal game is received, the process proceeds to step 105.
In step 105, a special game operation signal corresponding to the type of jackpot game is output. A predetermined special prize notification effect is performed in accordance with the output of the special game operation signal. And control is complete | finished.
If the special game signal related to the small hit game is received in the step 101, the control is finished as it is. That is, the special game operation signal is not output when the game is shifted to the small hit game.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, any special gaming state occurs only in the opening / closing mode of the open / close door 17a of the big prize opening 17 for a plurality of jackpot games having different benefits to the player depending on whether or not there is a probability change. In the case where it is difficult for the player to check whether or not a big hit game (small hit game) with a small profit is generated, a special game operation signal is not output to the data display device 2 to a special game. When a big hit game (two round probability change per game) with a large gain is generated without displaying the transition of the game, a special game operation signal is output after a certain period of time and the transition to the special game is displayed on the data display device 2 It is formed as follows. In addition to this, since the special game state notification is performed based on the output of the special game operation signal, it cannot be immediately determined by the notification effect whether or not the game has shifted to the two round probability change game. Therefore, when the winning prize opening 17 is opened for only a short time, it is not possible to judge at this point whether this phenomenon is due to a small hit or a two-round positive change, and this can increase the player's expectation. It will be possible.

In the above-described embodiment, the output trigger of the special game operation signal is the end of the count of the condition counter 133, but the output trigger of the special game operation signal is not limited to this. That is, it is only necessary that a special game operation signal is output when a predetermined condition is achieved. For example, a special game operation signal is output when a prize is awarded to a specific prize opening (general prize opening 12 or start prize opening 14) or when a game ball passes a specific place (gate 13 or warp route 21). You may do it.
Here, in the above-described embodiment, the small hit game and the two round probability change game are described as examples of the special game state, but the present invention can be used for signal output related to other special game states. . For example, a plurality of jackpot games having different numbers of rounds (one jackpot and two jackpots) are provided. As long as the jackpot 1 and jackpot 2 are of the same type, a normal jackpot game or a probable jackpot game may be used. If any of the jackpot games is won as a result of the special symbol lottery, the special game activation signal of the jackpot game that is started without notifying the type of the jackpot game won by the variable display unit 20 in the special symbol variation display game Is not output for a certain period, so that it is not possible to determine which jackpot game has occurred for a certain period (for example, during one round). In this case, since the special symbol for correctly displaying the lottery result is stopped and displayed on the special symbol display unit 31, the type of jackpot can be determined by looking at the special symbol display unit 31. However, in addition to the small display area of the special symbol display unit 31, for example, it is easy to set the symbol that displays the winning of the big hit 1 and the symbol that displays the winning of the big hit 2 to similar character symbols. Cannot be determined. In this case as well, no special game operation signal may be output for a jackpot game with a small profit.

  Further, in the embodiment described above, the special game operation signal output means 134 outputs the special game operation signal to the external output control device 70 after the special game operation signal output condition is achieved, so that the data display device 2 and thus the hall Although the output timing of the special game operation signal to the computer is formed to be delayed, according to the present invention, the external output control device 70 is connected to the data display device 2 until the predetermined signal output condition is achieved. Some of them delay the output timing of the special game operation signal by not outputting the operation signal. In this case, the special game operation signal output means 134 outputs a special game operation signal to the external output control device 70 simultaneously with the transition to the special game state, and the external output control device 70 also outputs the special game operation to the data display device 2. Output a signal. However, the special game operation signal does not reach the data display device 2 by the signal blocking means provided between the external output control device 70 and the data display device 2. Here, the signal blocking means is normally in an operating state (signal blocking state), and when the output determining means 132 determines a signal output based on the achievement of a predetermined signal output condition, the signal blocking means is in an inoperative state. (Communication state), and a logic circuit means provided in a communication circuit connecting the external output control device 70 and the data display device 2 or a program stored in the ROM of the control board of the external output control device 70 Can do. When a predetermined signal output condition is achieved, the signal blocking means is released and the special game operation signal reaches the data display device 2.

Thus, the present invention only needs to be formed so that the special game operation signal output to the data display device 2 is not output for a certain period as a result when the special game state is entered.
In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine has been described as an example of a type called a digital machine, but the present invention can be used for a pachinko gaming machine of a type other than a digital machine. Needless to say.

1 is an external front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a schematic diagram showing the entire game hall. 1 is a front view of a game board according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a block diagram showing input, output and control means of a pachinko gaming machine. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing signal output control of a pachinko gaming machine.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine 2 Data display device 3 Front door 3A Glass frame
10 game board 10a game area 4 ball tray 5 handle 6 speaker 7 lamp 8 control device
8A Main controller 8B Sub controller
8C launch control device 8D payout control device
11 Guide rail 12 General winning entrance
13 Gate 14 Start prize opening
15 First start port 16 Second start port
16a Movable piece 17 Big prize opening (special variable prize device)
17a Open / close door 18 Out port
20 Variable display 21 Warp route
22 Stage 23 Movable character
30 Information display 31 Special symbol display
32 Normal symbol display part 33 Special symbol hold display part
34 Normal symbol hold display
40 Winning ball detection sensor 41,42 Starting ball detection sensor
43 Prize winning ball detection sensor 44 Passing ball detection sensor
45 Dispensing sensor
50 winning port solenoid 51 starting port solenoid
52 grand prize solenoid
60 ball launcher 61 ball dispenser
70 External output control device
100 Special game control means
110 Lottery means 120 Winning detection means
130 Signal output control means 131 Special game signal receiving means
132 Output decision means 133 Condition counter
134 Special game operation signal output means

Claims (3)

A gaming machine in which a prize ball is paid out when a game ball wins a prize opening provided on a game board,
Special game control means for generating a special game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state based on the achievement of a predetermined generation condition;
Informing means for informing the player of the occurrence of the special gaming state;
In a gaming machine comprising at least an external output control means capable of outputting a special gaming operation signal notifying the occurrence of the special gaming state on a data display device provided outside the gaming machine,
As the special game state, one special game state in which an advantageous game of a predetermined mode is performed after the transition to the special game state, and an advantageous game similar to the one special game state is performed after the transition to the special game state. Providing at least another special game state in which a prize ball payout amount after transition to the special game state is set to be different from the one special game state;
When any one of the plurality of special game states occurs, the special game state is transferred to the external output control means after the transition to the special game state and after a predetermined condition is achieved. Providing a signal output control means for outputting a special game operation signal according to
The informing means is configured not to notify the occurrence of any of the special game states before the special game operation signal relating to any of the special game states is output. Machine. A special variable winning device is provided which can be changed between an open state where game balls can be won and a closed state where game balls cannot be won.
As the one special game state, there is provided a first special game state in which a special opening / closing game is performed as an advantageous game in which a round in which the special variable winning device is opened and then closed is repeated a predetermined number of times.
As the other special game state, a second special game in which a probability variable game as an advantageous game in which the probability that the special variable prize-winning device is in an open state is increased after the special open / close game of a predetermined round is increased is performed. A gaming state,
After the occurrence of the special gaming state, providing a counting means for counting a predetermined gaming history,
When the first special game state occurs, the signal output control means does not output the special game operation signal related to the first special game state from the external output control means, and does not output the second special game. 2. The game according to claim 1, wherein, when a state occurs, the special output signal for the second special game state is output from the external output control means after the counting means finishes counting. Machine.   The second special game state is formed such that the probability variation game is performed after the end of the special open / close game in the same round as the special open / close game of the first special game state. Item 3. The gaming machine according to Item 2.

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