JP2010201071A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine in which the combination of symbols being different from jackpot symbols can be set, a specific mode for giving a privilege to a player when symbols are stop-displayed by the combination of the symbols and a non-specific mode for giving a loss are set, and which is constituted so as to indicate the player whether a game mode is the specific mode or non-specific mode, thereby increasing players' excitement and enjoyment of a game. <P>SOLUTION: The main control part 100 (a mode setting means) of the Pachinko game machine 1 sets one of the game modes between the specific mode for imparting the privilege to the player and the non-specific mode for giving the loss to the player when the symbols are stop-displayed in a symbol display part 12a (a display means) by the combination being the same as the combination of preset bonus symbols being different from that of the jackpot symbols. A mode announcing part 13 (an announcement means) announces information for allowing the player to guess whether the currently set game mode is the specific mode or the non-specific mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine that can improve the interest of a player in playing games.

  Conventionally, when a winning at the start opening is detected, a value is extracted from a random number counter, and a determination is made based on the extracted random number value, and a combination of symbols to be displayed on the display means is determined, and the result of the determination is determined as a combination of symbols. There is known a pachinko gaming machine of the type that informs the player by the above. In such a pachinko gaming machine, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the display means, a jackpot game advantageous to the player is executed.

  A player who has become accustomed to such a game wants to provide a new gameability that enhances the interest in the game. For example, in the following Patent Document 1, a combination of a symbol indicating that a player has not won a prize and a stop position is set by an operation of the player, and is set according to the player's operation when the player has not won a prize. It describes a gaming machine capable of giving a privilege of notifying a player of a non-winning state when a symbol is stopped and displayed at a stop position.

  According to the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1 below, it is possible to improve the interest of the player in the game by changing the reliability of the notification to the player based on the symbols displayed to be stopped. However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, in many cases, the player simply looks at the expectation that the combination is set, in order to improve the interest of gaming. It was not enough.

JP 2004-166900 A

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and a combination of symbols different from the jackpot symbol can be set, and a privilege is given when the symbol is stopped and displayed with the set symbol combination. Specific mode and non-specific mode where loss is given are set, and it is configured to indicate to the player whether the game mode is the specific mode or the non-specific mode. To enhance the player's interest in the game by providing fun to guess the game mode, expectation that benefits will be given even if you do not win a big win, and tension that may be lost Objective.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention includes lottery means for executing lottery processing based on establishment of a predetermined start condition and a plurality of display areas, and variably displays a plurality of symbols in each display area, Display means for displaying the lottery result by the lottery means based on the combination of the symbols displayed in a stopped manner, symbol determining means for determining the combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the display means based on the lottery result by the lottery means, and the jackpot symbol on the display means In a pachinko gaming machine comprising a game control means for executing a jackpot game when a symbol is stopped and displayed in combination, the symbol is displayed on the display means in the same combination as a preset bonus symbol combination different from the jackpot symbol combination When the display is stopped, the game mode is selected from a specific mode for giving a privilege to the player and a non-specific mode for giving a loss to the player. The constant mode-setting means, the game mode is currently set, characterized in that it comprises a notifying means for notifying the information for guessing the player whether it is of either the non-specific mode is a specific mode.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, a game mode consisting of a specific mode and a non-specific mode is provided, and any mode is set by the mode setting means. The specific mode is a game mode in which a bonus is given to the player when the symbol is stopped and displayed on the display means in the same combination as a preset bonus combination different from the jackpot symbol combination, and the non-specific mode is a game This is a game mode that causes a loss to the player. Then, information for informing the player whether the currently set game mode is the specific mode or the non-specific mode is notified by the notification means.

  According to this, when the player assumes that the currently set game mode is the specific mode, the expectation increases when the symbol is likely to be stopped and displayed by a combination of bonus symbols. On the other hand, when it is assumed that the non-specific mode is assumed, if the symbol is likely to be stopped and displayed by a combination of bonus symbols, the tension becomes high. In other words, depending on the current game mode that the player is guessing, it is possible to change the degree of expectation to the player when the symbol is likely to stop display with a combination of bonus symbols, so that the interest in the game is enhanced Can do.

  In this case, a configuration provided with a bonus symbol setting means capable of setting a bonus symbol combination based on a player's operation, and a bonus symbol display means for displaying a symbol with the bonus symbol combination set by the bonus symbol setting means It is good to. In addition, when the symbols are still variably displayed in a part of the display area of the display means, and the combination of symbols in the display area in which the symbols are stopped and displayed first matches a part of the combination of bonus symbols, the player It may be configured to include a fluctuating symbol stopping means for stopping and displaying the symbol of the display area that is fluctuatingly displayed based on the above operation. In addition, when the symbols are still variably displayed in a part of the display area of the display means, and the combination of symbols in the display area in which the symbols are stopped and displayed first matches a part of the combination of bonus symbols, the player You may comprise so that the mode change means to change the game mode currently set based on this operation may be provided.

  A player may set a bonus symbol combination, or perform a predetermined operation so that the symbol is stopped and displayed by the bonus symbol combination while guessing the currently set game mode. Since the player is expected to be actively involved in the game, the willingness to participate in the game can be increased, and the operation of the gaming machine can be improved.

  Further, the bonus symbol setting means can select a bonus symbol combination based on a player's operation, and when the selection not set is made, the symbol determination means presets the bonus symbol combination. The bonus symbol display means may be configured not to display the combination of bonus symbols set by the symbol determination means.

  It is configured so that a player can select a method of setting a pachinko machine instead of setting a bonus symbol by himself, and a combination of bonus symbols set by the pachinko machine is not notified to the player. By configuring, it is possible to give the player a new sense of tension that a privilege or loss is suddenly given during the game, and it is possible to further improve the interest in the game.

1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The control block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of the contents stored in the RAM of FIG. 2. The flowchart which shows the special figure fluctuation process performed in the main control part of FIG. The flowchart which shows the jackpot process performed by the main control part of FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the symbol (display example) displayed on a liquid crystal display device in time series.

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

  FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine (so-called seven machine type) according to the present invention. A pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter also simply referred to as a gaming machine) has a transparent front glass door 2 attached to a frame and a game board 3 that is disposed inside the frame and covered by the front glass door 2. In FIG. 1, the flow direction of the balls is the vertical direction (vertical direction), the direction along the board surface of the game board 3 is perpendicular to the vertical direction (horizontal direction) is the left-right direction, and the direction is perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 3 ( The horizontal direction is the front-rear direction, the front side (player side) of the board surface is the front side, and the rear side (back side) of the board surface is the rear side.

  The game board 3 has a game area 3a surrounded by a substantially circular shape in which a ball BL (hereinafter simply referred to as a ball) fired from a launching device 124 (see FIG. 2) including the handle device 4 flows down. Is formed. In the game area 3a, nails N (only part of which are shown) for changing the flow direction of the balls are planted, and the balls supplied from the upper plate 5 provided in the lower front part of the game board 3 are used as launching devices. It is fired toward the game area 3a by 124 and falls in the game area 3a while being played by the nail N. The front glass door 2 is provided with a speaker 121, decorative lamps 122, and the like.

  The upper plate 5 is provided with operation buttons 6 as operation means that can be pushed by the player. The operation button 6 will be described later. Below the upper plate 5 is provided a lower plate 7 that communicates with the upper plate 5 through an inflow port 7a. The lower plate 7 is provided with a ball discharge lever 7b. By operating the ball discharge lever 7b, a discharge port (not shown) formed at the bottom of the lower plate 7 is opened, and the balls stored in the lower plate 7 are transferred to the ball box 8.

  Near the center of the game area 3a, a central accessory device 10 is arranged. The central accessory device 10 includes a liquid crystal display device 12, a mode notification unit 13, and a special figure hold display unit 14 inside a frame-shaped housing 11. The casing 11 is provided with a tubular warp route 11a that guides balls flowing down the game area 3a into the casing 11. The ball that has entered from the entrance of the warp route moves in the warp route 11a and falls onto the gently inclined stage 15. An opening 16 communicating with the game area 3 a is formed at the center of the front side of the stage 15, and a guide member that prevents balls from falling from other than the opening 16 is provided at the front end of the stage 15 except the opening 16. 17 is provided. The ball repeatedly moves left and right on the stage 15 and flows down through the opening 16 to the game area 3a.

  The liquid crystal display device 12 is provided with a symbol display unit 12a for displaying a result of a special symbol holding lottery process executed based on establishment of a predetermined condition as a special symbol (special symbol) and notifying a player. . The symbol display unit 12a includes three display areas for displaying various symbols. The symbol display is started in almost the entire area, and the result of the lottery process is displayed according to the combination of symbols that are stopped.

  A part of the display area (for example, the upper right area) of the symbol display unit 12a is assigned to the bonus symbol display unit 12b for displaying symbols by a combination of bonus symbols that may give a privilege to the player. Another display area (for example, the upper left area) is assigned to the short time remaining number display portion 12c for displaying the short time remaining number when the time is short (see FIG. 6).

  The mode notification unit 13 includes, for example, a plurality of (for example, 20) light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged in a vertical row, and changes the number of LED lighting in association with the game mode. Information serving as a clue to causing the player to guess the current game mode is notified. The mode notification unit 13 will be described later. The symbol display unit 12a of the liquid crystal display device 12 corresponds to the display unit of the present invention, the bonus symbol display unit 12b corresponds to the bonus symbol display unit of the present invention, and the mode notification unit 13 corresponds to the notification unit of the present invention.

  The special figure hold display unit 14 includes a plurality of (for example, four) light emitting diodes (LEDs) arranged in a horizontal row, for example, and the current special figure is changed by changing the number of lighted LEDs. Inform the player of the number of holds.

  A start winning device 21 is disposed below the central prize device 10, and a large winning device 22 is disposed below the start winning device 21. The start winning device 21 (start opening) is provided with a pair of rotating blade pieces 21a and 21a (electrical chews) that open and close, and when the rotating blade pieces 21a and 21a are opened, balls easily win.

  The grand prize winning device 22 (large prize winning opening) is a variable prize winning device called a so-called attacker, and includes an opening and a lid member. It exhibits a closed state. The big prize device 22 is normally in a closed state, but is in an open state when a jackpot game to be described later is executed. Below the grand prize winning device 22, a ball outlet 23 for collecting balls is provided.

  On the left side of the central accessory device 10 is disposed a passing gate 24 in which a winning lottery is performed to open the rotating blade pieces 21a, 21a of the start winning device 21 for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when a ball passes. ing. Below the passing gate 24 diagonally to the left, a general map display unit 25 that displays a normal symbol (ordinary diagram) with one or a plurality of (for example, one) LEDs, and a general diagram hold composed of a plurality of (for example, four) LEDs. A display unit 26 is arranged vertically.

  Next, a control block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The main control board 100 is mounted on the main control board of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and the sub-control part 111 and the payout control part 112 are connected.

  The main control unit 100 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101 that is an arithmetic device, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 102 that is a read-only storage device for storing programs, and a readable / writable storage device to which a work area, various counters, and the like are assigned. A random access memory (RAM) 103, an input / output (I / O) 104 that is an input / output interface, and the like, which are connected to each other via a bus (not shown). Each of the other control units also includes a CPU and a memory, which are omitted in FIG. Each control unit is supplied with power of a predetermined voltage generated by the power supply unit 114 via the main control unit 100. The main control unit 100 corresponds to lottery means, symbol determination means, game control means, mode setting means, bonus symbol setting means, and variable symbol stopping means of the present invention.

  The sub-control unit 111 causes the amplifier / speaker 121 (see FIG. 1) to output sound according to a command input from the main control unit 100 and controls the lighting / extinguishing of the decorative lamps 122. Further, the sub control unit 111 outputs a command to the display control unit 115 in accordance with an instruction from the main control unit 100. That is, the main control unit 100 causes the symbol display unit 12a to execute a special symbol change display or stop display via the sub-control unit 111 and the display control unit 115, and the bonus symbol display unit 12b to combine the bonus symbols. The symbol display is executed, and the time remaining number of times display portion 12c is caused to execute the update display of the time remaining number of times. The main control unit 100 also functions as display control means.

  The payout control unit 112 controls the payout device 123 according to the prize ball payout signal input from the main control unit 100. As a result, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 5 for the player. In response to the player operating the handle device 4, the launch control unit 113 operates the launch device 124 provided corresponding to the handle device 4, and the ball prepared on the upper plate 5 is placed in the game area 3 a. Fire towards. Depending on the amount of operation of the handle device 4, it is possible to adjust the ball launch strength (ball flight distance).

  The main control unit 100 includes balls from a start winning detector 131 attached to the start winning device 21, a big winning detector 132 attached to the big winning device 22, and a gate passage detector 134 attached to the passing gate 24. A detection signal and an operation signal from the button operation detector 133 attached to the operation button 6 are input.

  The main control unit 100 also includes an electric chew solenoid 141 that opens and closes the rotary blades 21a and 21a of the start winning device 21, a large winning solenoid 142 that opens and closes the large winning device 22, an LED of the mode notification unit 13, and a special figure hold. The LED of the display unit 14, the LED of the general map display unit 25, and the LED of the general map hold display unit 26 are respectively driven and controlled.

  FIG. 3 shows an example of the contents stored in the RAM 103 (storage means). The RAM 103 stores timers and counters for time management such as jackpots and special figure fluctuations. The RAM 103 includes, for example, a special figure random number counter 103a, a design random number counter 103b, a mode random number counter 103c, a special figure holding storage area 103d, a state flag storage area 103e, a jackpot flag storage area 103f, a mode flag storage area 103g, A continuation count storage area 103h is provided.

  The value of the special figure random number counter 103a fluctuates, for example, between 0 and 299 (add 1 every predetermined time). When a winning to the start winning device 21 is detected while the special figure is changing or a big hit, a value at the detection timing is extracted from the special figure random number counter 103a, and the extracted special figure random value is the special figure. It is stored as a hold in the special figure hold storage area 103d. The special figure hold storage area 103d can store a plurality (for example, an upper limit of 4) of special figure hold.

  The value of the design random number counter 103b fluctuates between 0 and 99, for example (1 is added every predetermined time). When winning the start winning device 21, a value is also extracted from the design random number counter 103b, and based on the extracted design random number value, a stop symbol (combination of symbols to be stopped display, reach at the time of losing or non-reach symbol) , Reach symbol at jackpot time, probability variation or non-probability variation jackpot symbol) is determined. The design random number value is also stored in the special figure hold storage area 103d as a special figure hold together with the special figure random value.

  The value of the mode random number counter 103c varies, for example, between 0 and 20 (add 1 at every predetermined time). At the time of winning the start winning device 21, a value is also extracted from the mode random number counter 103c, and based on the extracted mode random number value, the game mode is maintained in the specific mode, changed to the non-specific mode, It is determined whether to maintain the specific mode or to change to the specific mode. Here, the specific mode means a game mode in which the remaining number of times (also referred to as the number of continuations) is increased when the symbol is in the time-saving state when the symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit 12a by a combination of bonus symbols. The non-specific mode means a game mode that reduces the number of remaining time. The mode random number value is also stored in the special figure hold storage area 103d as a special figure hold together with the special figure random number value and the design random number value.

  The state flag is a flag indicating the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and is set to 0 when in the normal state, set to 2 when in the probability variation state, and set to 3 when in the time reduction state. The jackpot flag is normally set to 0, and is set to 1 when the jackpot is won, and a jackpot state in which the jackpot game can be executed is set.

  The mode flag is set to 0 when the mode is changed to the specific mode based on the mode random number value extracted from the mode random number counter 103c, or when the mode is maintained, and when the mode is changed to the non-specific mode. Alternatively, it is set to 1 when the non-specific mode is maintained. The number of continuations is set to 100 when the time is short at the end of the jackpot, and 1 is subtracted every time a special figure is displayed.

  Although not shown in the figure, the RAM 103 stores the general-purpose random number counter similar to the special-purpose random number counter 103a and the general-purpose random number value extracted from the general-purpose random number counter when winning the passing gate 24. An ordinary map storage area is also provided for storing as a diagram reservation. The RAM 103 is also provided with a storage area for temporarily storing the special figure hold read from the special figure hold storage area 103d and the general figure hold read from the general figure hold storage area until a new value is read. It has been.

  Next, an outline of the flow of games (gameability) in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When the ball passes through the passage gate 24, the main control unit 100 determines the current value from the random number counter for ordinary maps if there are three or fewer suspensions in response to detection of the balls by the gate passage detector 134. The extracted ordinary random number value is stored as an ordinary figure hold in the ordinary figure storage area of the RAM 103. When it is possible to start a change of a new figure (when the figure is not changing and the electric winning of the start winning device 21 is not in operation), if the figure hold is stored, the oldest figure hold Is read and a hit determination is performed. The read normal figure random number value of the normal figure hold is the normal figure determination table (normal figure winning probability: 1/100) in the normal state, and the short time figure determination table (normally in the short-time state or the probable state). Compared to the winning value of the figure winning probability: 99/100). Based on the result of the hit determination, the usual figure change (LED blinking of the usual figure display unit 25) is started. In addition, the process which extracts a value from the random number counter for normal maps, and performs the hit determination of the extracted normal random number value is equivalent to the lottery process of a normal map.

  When the judgment result of the ordinary figure is a win, the LED of the ordinary figure display unit 25 is turned on when the fluctuation time (30 seconds in the normal state or the big hit state, 1 second in the short time state or the probable state) has elapsed, The solenoid 141 is excited to open the electric chew. After a predetermined time (0.1 seconds in the normal state, 1.5 seconds three times in the time-short state or the probability variation state), the start winning device 21 is closed. In addition, when the usual figure determination result is lost, the LED of the common figure display unit 25 is turned off when the fluctuation time has elapsed.

  In response to the detection of the ball by the start winning detector 131, the main control unit 100 instructs the payout control unit 112 to pay out three prize balls, and the special drawing is suspended. If the number of special figure hold (up to four) stored in the storage area 103d is three or less, the current value is extracted from the special figure random number counter 103a, the design random number counter 103b, and the mode random number counter 103c, The extracted special figure random number value, symbol random number value, and mode random number value are stored in the special figure reservation storage area 103d as special figure reservation.

  The main control unit 100 stores the special figure hold if the special figure hold is stored in the special figure hold storage area 103d when the change of the new special figure can be started (when the special figure is neither changing nor being a big hit). The special figure hold is read in the order in which the special figure is held, and the read special figure hold is deleted from the special figure hold storage area 103d.

  The main control unit 100 (lottery means) compares the read special figure random number value with special figure hold with the winning value set in the special figure determination table, and determines whether or not it is a hit if it matches. . The status flag in the status flag storage area 103e is confirmed, and if it is in the normal state (status flag: 0) or the short time status (status flag: 3), the normal special figure determination table (special figure winning probability: 1/300) is hit. If the value (for example, 0) and the probability variation state (state flag: 2), it is compared with the winning value (for example, 0 to 9) of the probability variation special figure determination table (special figure winning probability: 1/30). The process of extracting a value from the special figure random number counter 103a and determining whether or not the extracted special figure random number is correct corresponds to the special figure lottery process.

  The main control unit 100 (symbol determining means) determines the stop symbol of the special symbol, the variation time, the variation pattern, and the like based on the determination result of the success / failure determination and the read symbol random number value of the special symbol suspension. In accordance with an instruction from the main control unit 100 (symbol determining means), the symbol display unit 12a starts variable display with three symbol strings (for example, three digits each represented by “1” to “8”). After displaying with the determined variation pattern, the symbols are stopped in the order of left, right, and middle, and the determination result is displayed by the combination of the symbols that are stopped and displayed. If it is a probable big hit, the reach symbol is displayed, and then the symbols are stopped and displayed with combinations of probable big hits, for example, odd numbers ("111", "333", "555", "777"). On the other hand, if it is a non-probable big hit, after displaying the reach design, stop the design with a combination of non-probable big hits, for example, even numbered eyes ("222", "444", "666", "888") indicate.

  The main control unit 100 changes the jackpot flag in the jackpot flag storage area 103f to 1 (medium jackpot) when the symbol display section 12a stops and displays the probability variation or non-probability variation jackpot symbol. The main control unit 100 (game control means) confirms the jackpot flag in the jackpot flag storage area 103f, and executes the jackpot game if the jackpot flag is 1 (medium jackpot). In the jackpot game, the operation process (round process) is repeated 15 times (15 rounds) by opening the grand prize winning device 22 and winning 10 pieces or closing 30 seconds. When one prize is won in the big prize winning device 22, 15 prize balls are paid out, so that the player can win a large number of balls by winning the jackpot.

  The main control unit 100 changes the status flag of the status flag storage area 103e to 2 after the end of the probable change jackpot, and sets the gaming state to the probable change state. Thereafter, the main control unit 100 (lottery means) makes a jackpot determination with reference to the probability variation special figure determination table. Probability continues until the next jackpot.

  On the other hand, the main control unit 100 changes the state flag in the state flag storage area 103e to 3 after the end of the uncertain change big hit, and sets the gaming state to the short-time state. Thereafter, the main control unit 100 (lottery means) makes a jackpot determination with reference to the normal special figure determination table. The time-short state continues until the symbol variation of 100 times (the result of lottery lottery is 100 times) ends or a new jackpot is won, whichever comes first. When 100 symbol variations are completed, the main control unit 100 changes the state flag in the state flag storage area 103e to 0 to return the gaming state to the normal state. In the promiscuous state and the short-time state, the probability of winning a normal figure is high, and the open time of the electric chew is long when the normal figure is won. Therefore, the player can continue the game without reducing the number of possessions.

  The main control unit 100 (the bonus symbol setting means) displays a setting screen (also referred to as a selection screen) for setting a bonus symbol combination on the symbol display unit 12a when starting the time reduction state. At this time, the player can set a combination of bonus symbols by operating the operation button 6 to select / determine symbols for each display area of the symbol display unit 12a (see FIG. 6). It should be noted that the same design cannot be selected on the left and right of the three display areas of the symbol display unit 12a (reach and jackpot combinations cannot be set). When a valid operation time (for example, 20 seconds) has elapsed after the setting screen is displayed, the special display screen is displayed again, and the previous jackpot symbol is displayed once on the symbol display unit 12a, and the set of bonus symbols is set. Is displayed on the bonus symbol display unit 12b.

  Further, the main control unit 100 causes the light emitting unit of the mode notification unit 13 to emit half of the LEDs from the bottom. At the start of the time-saving state, the game mode is maintained with the mode flag remaining as the mode flag at the end of the time-shortening state (the mode flag is set to 0 (specific mode) in the initial state).

  When starting to change a new special figure in a short-time state, the main control unit 100 (mode setting means) sets the mode flag in the mode flag storage area 103g based on the read special figure pending mode random number value as necessary. (For example, when the mode random number is 0) Change and set the game mode. The game mode shifts between a specific mode (mode flag: 0) and a non-specific mode (mode flag: 1) (the mode change rate is set to 1/20, for example).

  The main control unit 100 emits light in the mode informing unit 13 (light emitting part) every time a change in the special figure is started in accordance with the mode flag in the mode flag storage area 103g and the read mode random number value of the special figure hold. To update. The light emitting unit of the mode notification unit 13 is set to 20 levels. When the main control unit 100 is in the specific mode (mode flag: 0), for example, if the mode random number value is 0 to 6, the main control unit 100 sets the light emitting unit to 1 level. If the mode random number value is 7-9, the light emitting part is reduced by one step, and if it is 10-19, it is maintained. Similarly, in the non-specific mode (mode flag: 1), for example, if the mode random number value is 0 to 6, the light emitting unit is decreased by one step, and if the mode random number value is 7 to 9, the light emitting unit is increased by one step. 10 to 19 is maintained.

  Normally, it can be said that the light emitting unit tends to be longer as the specific mode continues, and tends to be shorter as the non-specific mode continues, but even if the specific mode continues, the light emitting unit depends on the mode random number value. May be shorter. The player can estimate the current game mode by determining whether the light emitting unit tends to increase or decrease.

  In this short state, the special display is displayed in the symbol display section 12a, and when the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the left and right of the three display areas match the left and right combinations of the set bonus symbols, The control unit 100 (fluctuating symbol stopping means) causes the symbol display unit 12a to display content indicating that the input operation of the operation button 6 can be accepted. When the operation button 6 is operated (for example, pushed down) within a period during which the operation of the operation button 6 is effective (for example, 5 seconds), it is changing at the timing when the operation signal is detected by the button operation detector 133. The middle symbol is stopped and displayed. When the operation button 6 is not operated, the previously set middle symbol is stopped and displayed.

  The main control unit 100 determines whether the symbols stopped and displayed in each display area of the symbol display unit 12a match the combination of bonus symbols, and if it matches, checks the mode flag in the mode flag storage area 103g. . In the case of the specific mode (mode flag: 0), 20 is added to the continuation count in the continuation count storage area 103h to extend the maximum continuation count in the short-time state by 20 fluctuations in the special figure. Further, the time remaining number of times in the time remaining number display portion 12c is updated.

  On the other hand, in the non-specific mode (mode flag: 1), 20 is subtracted from the continuation count in the continuation count storage area 103h to shorten the maximum continuation count in the short-time state by 20 fluctuations in the special figure. Further, the time remaining number of times in the time remaining number display portion 12c is updated. When the continuation count in the continuation count storage area 103h is 20 or less, the continuation count is reset to 0, and the status flag in the status flag storage area 103e is changed to 0 to shift to the normal state. In this case, the bonus symbol display unit 12b deletes the bonus symbol display, and the short / short remaining number display unit 12c deletes the short / short remaining number display (returns to the normal screen display).

  Therefore, when the player assumes that the specific mode is selected, the operation button 6 is operated aiming at the middle symbol of the same symbol as the bonus symbol so as to be a combination of bonus symbols, but in the non-specific mode. When it is assumed that there is a symbol, the middle symbol of the same symbol as the bonus symbol is removed and the operation button 6 is operated so that the bonus symbol is not combined. Thereby, in the former case, the operation button 6 is operated with a sense of expectation and in the latter case with a sense of tension, so that the player's interest in the game can be improved.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a display example in the present embodiment. In this display example, the display process in the symbol display unit 12a after the end of the non-probable big hit is shown in time series.

  When the jackpot end symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit 12a (a), the fact that the bonus symbol can be set is notified (b), and the screen shifts to the bonus symbol setting screen (c). In this case, the default combination of bonus symbols to be displayed may be random. (C) indicates that the frame surrounding the left display area is blinking, and that the left symbol can now be selected. In this state, the number can be changed by depressing the upper and lower ends of the operation button 6, for example, and the blinking frame can be moved to the inside display area by depressing the right end of the operation button 6, for example. Further, the currently displayed number can be confirmed by depressing the center of the operation button 6. In order not to make the bonus symbol coincide with the reach symbol or the jackpot symbol, the right and left display areas are set so that the same symbol cannot be selected. The symbol display portion 12a also displays the remaining time for setting. Moreover, although illustration is abbreviate | omitted, half LED is lighted from under the light emission part of the mode alerting | reporting part 13, and alerting | reporting of game mode is started.

  When the remaining time for setting runs out, the currently displayed symbol is determined as a bonus symbol combination (d). Thereafter, the previous jackpot symbol is once displayed on the symbol display unit 12a, the set bonus symbol is displayed on the bonus symbol display unit 12b, and the remaining time (100 times after the jackpot is finished) is displayed on the shorter symbol display unit 12c. (E).

  In the symbol display unit 12a, the variation of the special symbol is started (f), and if the combination of the jackpot symbol or the combination of the left and right symbols does not match, the variation of the special symbol is repeatedly executed in order (g). Correspondingly, the light emitting unit of the mode notification unit 13 is updated based on the current mode flag and the mode random number value.

  When the left and right symbols that are stopped and displayed match the left and right combinations of bonus symbols (h), the content that the operation button 6 is operable is notified (i). In response to the operation of the operation button 6, the symbol in the middle is stopped, and when the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed matches the combination of bonus symbols (j), if the mode is a specific mode, the benefit content (for example, “Get 20 times! ") Is notified (k). In the non-specific mode, the loss content (for example, “Lose 20 times short!”) Is notified.

  After that, the time remaining number of times in the time remaining number display portion 12c is updated and displayed (l). In addition, as shown in (j), when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed in the non-specific mode matches the combination of bonus symbols, the number of remaining time reductions is 16 (<20). In addition, the short-time state ends and the normal state is entered. On the other hand, if the mode is the specific mode, the short time state is maintained, a new special figure starts to be changed (m), and the short time remaining number of times displayed in the short time remaining number display unit 12c is updated and displayed.

  Next, specific processing of the game executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described according to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 4 and 5 are stored in the ROM 102 of the main control unit 100, and the CPU 101 of the main control unit 100 is configured to be repeatedly executed at a predetermined timing.

  When the main control unit 100 repeatedly executes the start winning process (not shown) at a predetermined timing and determines that the number of special figure holds is three or less, the special figure random number counter 103a, the symbol random number counter 103b, The current value is extracted from the mode random number counter 103c, and each extracted random number value (special random number value, symbol random number value, and mode random value) is stored in the special figure reservation storage area 103d as special figure reservation.

  The main control unit 100 confirms the jackpot flag in the jackpot flag storage area 103f, determines that the jackpot flag is not currently being jackpoted (jackpot flag: 1), determines that the variation of the symbol (special figure) is being stopped, and the special chart. If it is determined that the special figure hold is stored in the hold storage area 103d, the special figure change process is executed. When the special figure change process is started, the main control unit 100 reads the oldest special figure hold from the special figure hold storage area 103d and deletes the special figure hold.

  The main control unit 100 compares the read special figure random number value with special figure hold with the winning value of the special figure determination table read from the ROM 102 and developed in the RAM 103 to determine whether or not it is correct. If the read special figure random number value of the special figure hold matches the hit value of the special figure determination table, it is determined that it is a win, and the jackpot flag in the jackpot flag storage area 103f is changed to 1 (middle jackpot). The main control unit 100 checks the jackpot flag in the jackpot flag storage area 103f, and if the jackpot flag is 1, executes the jackpot game (jackpot processing). Details of the special figure variation process will be described later.

  FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the jackpot process. The main control unit 100 adds 1 to the number of rounds (not shown) stored in the RAM 103 (S41), and excites the big prize solenoid 142 to open the big prize device 22 (S42). Thereby, the winning of the ball to the big winning device 22 becomes possible.

  Whether 10 balls, which is the number of balls that can be won in one round, are awarded to the big winning device 22 (S43: YES), or 30 seconds, which is the maximum opening time of one round after the big winning device 22 is opened. When either one of them has elapsed (S44: YES), the main control unit 100 closes the big prize device 22 by de-energizing the big prize solenoid 142 (S45). Thereby, it becomes impossible to win a ball to the big winning device 22.

  If the number of rounds has not reached 15 which is the maximum number of rounds (S46: NO), this processing (steps S41 to S46) is repeated until the number of rounds reaches 15. When the number of rounds reaches 15, which is the maximum number of rounds (S46: YES), the number of rounds is reset to 0 (S47). When winning the winning jackpot game and executing the jackpot game (S48: NO), change the status flag in the status flag storage area 103e to 2 (probability changing status) (S55), change the jackpot flag to 0 (S54), this process ends. After that, the state of probability changes. On the other hand, if the winning jackpot game is executed by winning the non-probable big jackpot (S48: YES), the status flag of the status flag storage area 103e is changed to 3 (short time status) (S49), and the continuous count storage area The continuation count of 103h is set to 100 (S50).

  Next, the main control unit 100 displays a setting screen (selection screen) for setting bonus symbols on the symbol display unit 12a (see S51, FIGS. 6B and 6C)). When the input operation of the operation button 6 becomes valid and the operation button 6 is operated before a predetermined valid period (for example, 20 seconds) elapses, the symbols set according to the input operation of the operation button 6 are bonused. If it is determined as a symbol combination and the operation button 6 is not operated, the symbol set in advance is determined as a bonus symbol combination (S53). After confirming the bonus symbol, the bonus symbol is displayed on the bonus symbol display unit 12b and the light emitting unit of the mode notification unit 13 emits half of the LEDs from the bottom. Thereafter, the jackpot flag is changed to 0 (S54), and the jackpot processing is terminated. After that, the time is short.

  FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the special figure changing process. The main control unit 100 reads the oldest special figure hold from the special figure hold storage area 103d and deletes the special figure hold (S11). At this time, the lighting state of the special figure hold display unit 14 (hold lamp) corresponding to the read special figure hold is changed.

  When the main control unit 100 confirms the state flag in the state flag storage area 103e and determines that the gaming state is the short-time state (state flag: 3) (S12: YES), the main control unit 100 sets the read special figure pending mode random number value. Based on this, it is determined whether or not the game mode should be changed (S13). If it is determined that the game mode should be changed (S13: YES), the game mode is changed by changing the mode flag in the mode flag storage area 103g to match the game mode to be changed (S14). If it is determined that the game mode should not be changed, the process of step S14 is skipped (S13: NO).

  The main control unit 100 updates the light emitting unit of the mode notification unit 13 based on the mode flag in the mode flag storage area 103g and the read mode random number value of the special figure hold (S15).

  Next, the main control unit 100 compares the read special figure random number value with special figure hold with the winning value of the special figure determination table read from the ROM 102 and developed in the RAM 103 to determine whether or not it is correct. Based on the determination result and the read special random number value of the special figure hold, the fluctuation time of the special figure, the contents to be displayed and the fluctuation pattern (whether the character display or reach effect is present, whether there is a re-variation, etc.) and the stop symbol Determine (S16).

  The main control unit 100 instructs the sub-control unit 111 to start changing the special figure on the symbol display unit 12a (S17). Specifically, a display control command for instructing the production content and the stop symbol is transmitted to the display control unit 115 via the sub-control unit 111. The symbol display unit 12a starts the change of the special symbol in accordance with the display control command received via the sub control unit 111 and the display control unit 115.

  When the special symbol variation time has elapsed, the main control unit 100 instructs the sub control unit 111 to stop the variation of the special diagram on the symbol display unit 12a. In the short time state (state flag: 3), it is determined whether or not the symbols stopped and displayed on the left and right of the symbol display unit 12a match the set bonus symbol combination (S18: YES, S19). If the left and right symbols match the bonus symbol combination (see FIG. 6 (h)), the button operation is enabled to accept the input operation of the operation button 6 (S20: YES, S21), and the operation button 6 is operated. Then, the display instruction of the stop operation content such as a message for prompting the stop display of the middle symbol is given (S22, see FIG. 6 (i)).

  When the operation button 6 is operated before a predetermined effective period (for example, 5 seconds) elapses (S23: YES), the main control unit 100 stops and displays the middle symbol at the operation timing (S25). If the operation button 6 is not operated before a predetermined effective period (for example, 5 seconds) elapses (S24: YES), the preset middle symbol is stopped and displayed (S25).

  The main control unit 100 determines whether or not the symbols stopped and displayed in each display area of the symbol display unit 12a match the combination of bonus symbols. If it is determined that they match (S26: YES), the mode flag is stored. The mode flag of the area 103g is confirmed (S27). If it is the specific mode (mode flag: 0) (S27: YES), 20 is added to the continuation number in the continuation number storage area 103h (S38), and the short time remaining number of the time remaining number display part 12c is updated (20 is added). Display). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if the non-specific mode (mode flag: 1) and the continuation count storage area 103h has a continuation count greater than 20 (S27: NO, S28: YES), the continuation count storage area 103h counts from the continuation count to 20 Is subtracted (S39), and the short time remaining number of times in the short time remaining number display section 12c is updated (20 is subtracted and displayed). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  If the non-specific mode (mode flag: 1) and the continuation count in the continuation count storage area 103h is less than 20 (S27: NO, S28: NO), the continuation count is reset to 0 (S29), The state flag in the flag storage area 103e is changed to 0 (normal state) (S30). Along with this, the display of the bonus symbol on the bonus symbol display unit 12b is erased, and the display of the short symbol remaining time on the time symbol remaining number display unit 12c is erased (returned to the normal screen display). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  If it is determined that the left and right symbols stopped and displayed in the time-saving state (status flag: 3) do not match the left and right combination of bonus symbols (S20: NO), after the special diagram variation time has elapsed The middle symbol is instructed to stop changing (S31: YES, S32). If the special drawing lottery result is a jackpot (S33: YES), the jackpot flag in the jackpot flag storage area 103f is changed to 1 (S34), and this process ends. If the read special figure lottery result is lost (S33: NO), the continuation count in the continuation count storage area 103h is subtracted by 1 (S35: YES, S36). When the special drawing lottery process that is lost continues, the processes of steps S20, S31 to S37 are executed until the number of continuations after subtraction becomes zero (S37: NO), and the number of continuations after subtraction becomes zero. (S37: YES), the status flag in the status flag storage area 103e is changed to 0 (normal status) (S30), and this process ends.

  When the time reduction state (state flag: 3) is not set, after the special figure change time has elapsed since the special figure change start was instructed, the special control change stop at the symbol display unit 12a is stopped with respect to the sub-control unit 111. (S18: NO, S31: YES, S32). If the special drawing lottery result is a jackpot, the jackpot flag in the jackpot flag storage area 103f is changed to 1 (S33: YES, S34). This process ends. If the read special figure lottery result is lost, this process is immediately terminated (S35: NO).

  As is apparent from the above description, in this embodiment, a game mode consisting of a specific mode and a non-specific mode is provided, and any mode is set by the main control unit 100 (mode setting means). Then, the player may guess whether the current game mode is the specific mode or the non-specific mode according to the length of the light emitting unit of the mode notification unit 13 or the tendency of the light emitting unit to be longer or shorter. It is configured.

  As a result, when the player estimates that the currently set game mode is the specific mode, the expectation increases when the symbol is likely to be stopped and displayed by a combination of bonus symbols. On the other hand, when it is assumed that the non-specific mode is assumed, if the symbol is likely to be stopped and displayed by a combination of bonus symbols, the tension becomes high. In other words, according to the current game mode that the player is guessing, the player's expectation to the player when the symbol is likely to be stopped and displayed can be varied by a combination of bonus symbols. Can be increased.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the combination of bonus symbols can be set by executing the processing of steps S51 to S53 based on the operation of the operation button 6. Further, when the left and right symbols that are the same as the combination of bonus symbols are stopped and displayed on the symbol display unit 12a, the process of steps S21 to S24 is executed based on the operation of the operation button 6, thereby stopping and displaying the middle symbols. be able to.

  According to this, the operation button 6 allows the player to set a bonus symbol combination by himself or to guess the currently set game mode, so that the symbol is stopped and displayed by the bonus symbol combination, or intentionally removed. Since the player is expected to be actively involved in the game such as operating the game, the willingness to participate in the game can be increased, and the operation of the gaming machine can be improved.

Modified example

  In the above embodiment, when the symbols stopped and displayed on the left and right of the symbol display unit 12a in the time-saving state match the combination of bonus symbols, the middle symbol can be stopped and displayed by operating the operation button 6. It is good also as a structure which can change game mode by operation of 6 grade | etc.,. In this case, taking the appearance frequency into consideration, the combination of bonus symbols is determined by the combination of the left and right symbols (the middle symbol is free). When the symbols stopped and displayed on the left and right coincide with the bonus symbol combination, the player is made to guess the current game mode until the middle symbol is stopped and displayed. When it is estimated that the player is in the specific mode, the operation button 6 is not operated. However, when it is estimated that the player is in the non-specific mode, the game mode can be changed by operating the operation button 6. Yes (mode change means for changing the game mode is configured by the processing of steps S23 and S24 in FIG. 4). If the player's guess is correct, a privilege is given when the middle symbol is stopped and displayed, but if the guess is missed, a loss is given. This also gives the player a sufficient sense of expectation and tension, and can enhance the interest in the game.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the player always sets a combination of bonus symbols at the start of the time reduction state. However, in addition to or instead of this, for example, the gaming machine is allowed to set a bonus symbol combination. It is good also as a simple structure. Also in this case, when the bonus symbol setting screen is displayed, the default combination displayed on the screen may be randomized. Further, it may be left to the game machine to set a combination of bonus symbols, and for a player who does not want to know the bonus symbols set, it may be possible to select whether or not to display bonus symbols. For example, if the “Hide” switch can be turned on on the bonus symbol setting screen, and the “Hide” switch is turned on, the gaming machine will randomly set a bonus symbol combination, and the symbol in the short-time state The set of bonus symbols set is not displayed on the change screen (the display prompting the operation is not displayed). Thereby, it becomes possible for the player to play a game with a sense of tension that he / she does not know what combination of symbols the privilege or loss is given to. If such a non-display selection is added on the assumption that the player can set a combination of bonus symbols, the range of game play can be effectively expanded.

  Further, the privilege and loss content to be given to the player is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate. Also about the opportunity to give a privilege and a loss, not only a short-time state but a privilege and a loss may be provided, for example, in a normal state or a probable state. In this way, it is possible to always give the player a sense of expectation and tension.

  Further, the notification mode for inferring the current game mode is not limited to the above embodiment, and can be changed as appropriate. For example, a part of the display area of the symbol display unit 12a may be used for notification in some display form, or a movable accessory may be provided separately.

  Further, the notification pattern of game mode may be included in the notification pattern. For example, when a certain condition is satisfied, for example, when the symbol variation has continued 20 times or more without changing the game mode, it is preferable to make a confirmation notification of the current game mode.

  In addition, the combination of bonus symbols is not limited to a mode in which three symbols are combined. For example, the display area of the symbol display unit is formed in a matrix consisting of a plurality of matrices, and a player places predetermined symbols at a plurality of positions. It may be configured so that it can be set, and it may be determined whether the combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed and the combination of the set symbol and its position match.

1 Pachinko machine 6 Operation buttons 12 Liquid crystal display device 12a Symbol display section (display means)
12b Bonus symbol display section (bonus symbol display means)
12c Time remaining number display unit 13 Mode notification unit (notification means)
21 Start winning device 22 Large winning device 100 Main control unit (lottery means, symbol determining means, game control means, mode setting means, bonus symbol setting means, variable symbol stopping means, mode changing means)
103 RAM

Claims (5)

Lottery means for executing lottery processing based on establishment of a predetermined start condition;
A display means comprising a plurality of display areas, displaying a plurality of symbols variably in each display area, and displaying a lottery result by the lottery means by a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed,
A symbol determining unit that determines a combination of symbols to be stopped and displayed on the display unit based on a lottery result by the lottery unit;
Game control means for executing a jackpot game when a symbol is stopped and displayed in combination with the jackpot symbol on the display means;
In pachinko machines equipped with
A specific mode that gives a bonus to a player when a symbol is stopped and displayed on the display means in the same combination as a combination of a bonus symbol that is different from the jackpot symbol combination, and a non-specific that gives a loss to the player Mode setting means for setting any one of the game modes;
An informing means for informing information for allowing the player to guess whether the currently set game mode is the specific mode or the non-specific mode;
A pachinko machine characterized by comprising: Bonus symbol setting means capable of setting the bonus symbol combination based on the player's operation;
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising bonus symbol display means for displaying a symbol by a combination of bonus symbols set by the bonus symbol setting means.   When a combination of symbols in the display area in which the symbols are stopped and displayed previously matches a part of the combination of bonus symbols while the symbols are still variably displayed in a part of the display area of the display means, The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising a fluctuating symbol stopping means for stopping and displaying a symbol of a display area that is fluctuatingly displayed based on the operation of the above.   When a combination of symbols in the display area in which the symbols are stopped and displayed previously matches a part of the combination of bonus symbols while the symbols are still variably displayed in a part of the display area of the display means, The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, further comprising mode changing means for changing a currently set gaming mode based on the operation of the above.   In the bonus symbol setting means, it is possible to select not to set the bonus symbol combination based on the player's operation, and when the selection not to be set is made, the symbol determination unit preliminarily selects the bonus symbol combination. The pachinko according to any one of claims 2 to 4, wherein the pachinko is configured according to a set pattern, and the bonus symbol display means is configured not to display a combination of bonus symbols set by the symbol determination means. Gaming machine.

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