JP2011189214A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine for preventing a player from intentionally stopping shooting a game ball for a while to prevent a reduction in the profit of a game parlor. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine executes a variation display game on a variation display device based on the satisfaction of predetermined conditions, and when the variation display game has the result of a jackpot, a special game status is generated in which a special variation prize device is opened. The game machine executes an auxiliary variation display game on an auxiliary variation display device based on the satisfaction of starting conditions, and when the variation display game has the result of a jackpot, a game status is generated in which a start variation prize device for satisfying the starting conditions is opened. The game machine has a first special game for opening a first variation prize device, and a second special game for opening a second variation prize device, and the first variation prize device and the second variation prize device are disposed at positions at which when the first special game is executed, the rate of entrance of game balls into the starting variation prize device during the special game, is more reduced than when the second special game is executed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information based on establishment of a start condition, and a special game state that is generated when the result of the variable display game is a special result, and is converted to an open state. The result of the variable variation display device that can execute the variable variation display device capable of executing the variable variation display game that can change the visually identifiable display based on the establishment of the auxiliary start condition, and the variable variation display game that can be identified. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a start variation winning device that can be converted into an open state in some cases and that satisfies a starting condition by winning a game ball.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine, for example, a pachinko gaming machine, on a gaming board, a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information (symbols) and a start winning opening are provided, and a game ball to the starting winning opening is provided. A variation display game was performed by variably displaying the plurality of symbols based on the winning, and the result of the variation display game became a special symbol combination mode (for example, 7, 7, 7, etc .: special result) A pachinko gaming machine that generates a jackpot state (special game state) in some cases is known.

  In the above gaming machine, when the special game state occurs in the variable display game, the variable winning device arranged on the game board is changed from the closed state (a disadvantageous state for the player) as the first state. It is converted into an open state (a state advantageous to the player) as the second state. In this way, the special game state is executed in cycle game units in which one cycle is from the opening to closing of the variable winning device. During each cycle game, for example, if a continuation condition such as a game ball winning in a special prize opening in the variable prize winning device is satisfied, the game continues to the next cycle game. If the continuation condition is not satisfied, the special gaming state is terminated at that time.

  Further, a predetermined upper limit number (for example, 15 times) is set as the number of continuations of the cycle game. In the special game state, when the variable winning device is converted to the open state, the game ball becomes easy to win, and for example, 15 winning ball discharges are set for one winning game ball to the variable winning device. Has been. Therefore, in the special gaming state, a large amount of prize balls can be obtained in a short time.

  In addition, in a conventional pachinko gaming machine, when a game ball wins a start winning opening in a state where a next variable display game cannot be executed immediately such as during execution of a variable display game or occurrence of a special game state, Start memory means is provided for storing the execution of the variable display game for the start winning as start memory. A predetermined upper limit value (for example, 4) is set for the number of start memories that can be stored in the start storage means, and the start memory for the start winning (overflow) after reaching the upper limit value. Only the prize ball is discharged.

In addition, this type of pachinko gaming machine is often provided with a normal symbol variation display device that determines whether to open or close the normal variation prize device, while the start prize opening is constituted by a normal variation prize device. In this normal symbol variation display device, a normal symbol variation display game in which a normal symbol consisting of numerals and the like fluctuates is executed when a game ball wins a normal symbol start opening, and a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) is executed. After the elapse of time, when the game stops and the result of the game becomes a specific symbol (for example, the number “7”), the normal variation winning device is opened for a predetermined time. The prior art documents showing such configuration examples include the following.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 9-075508

  In the conventional gaming machine described above, the player is more likely to make a so-called stop without hitting the ball until the variable display game based on the start memory is completed. As a result, there was a problem that the profit of the amusement store would decrease.

The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and includes a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game, and a special game state that occurs when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result. A variable winning device that can be converted into an open state, and a starting variable winning device that can be converted into an open state when the result of the auxiliary variable display game is a specific result, and that satisfies the start condition of the variable display game by winning a game ball; It is an object of the present invention to prevent a player from stopping the game machine and to reduce the profit of the game store.
Another object of the present invention is to prevent a player from making a stop at a gaming machine capable of generating a specific gaming state after the end of a special game, thereby preventing a decrease in profits at a gaming store.

The invention of claim 1
A variable display device capable of executing a variable display game based on a plurality of pieces of identification information based on establishment of a start condition;
A variable winning device that can be converted into an open state in a special game state that occurs when the result of the variable display game is a special result;
An auxiliary fluctuation display device capable of executing an auxiliary fluctuation display game that fluctuates a visually identifiable display based on establishment of an auxiliary start condition;
A start variation winning device that is convertible to an open state when the result of the auxiliary variation display game is a specific result, and that satisfies the start condition by winning a game ball;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The variable winning device has a first movable member that is convertible between an open state and a closed state, and is provided on the upper side of the starting variable winning device,
A second variable winning device having a second movable member that can be converted into an open state and a closed state and provided below the start variable variation winning device;
In the special game state, as a special game having a different value, a first special game that converts the first movable member in the first variable winning device into an open state, and a second game in the second variable winning device. There is a second special game that converts the movable member of
When the first special game is executed as compared with the case where the second special game is executed, the winning rate of the game ball to the start variation winning device during the special game is lower, The first variable winning device and the second variable winning device are arranged respectively.

  Here, the identification information used in the variable display game is, for example, a mark that can be visually identified, such as numbers and symbols, symbols and symbols, characters, and colors. The variation display game is a game in which, for example, a symbol sequence including a plurality of pieces of identification information is variably displayed and stopped by a combination of predetermined identification information. The special result is a symbol sequence stopped in a special combination mode, such as “spotted eyes” having three pieces of identification information such as “2, 2, 2” and “7, 7, 7”. . The identification information used in the auxiliary variation display game is, for example, a mark that can be visually identified, such as numerals, symbols, and symbols. The auxiliary variation display game is, for example, a game in which the display of one-digit identification information is varied and stopped at predetermined identification information. The specific result is a result of stopping at specific identification information (winning symbol) such as “7”.

  Further, in claim 1, the “special game state that occurs when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result” and the special game state are described, but this description shows a control pattern for generating the special game state. The present invention is not limited, and various control patterns for generating a special game state may be applied in the present invention. For example, a control pattern is applied in which the occurrence of a special gaming state is determined by a random number extracted in advance, and the result of the variable display game becomes a special result based on this random number, and then the special gaming state is generated. May be. The same applies to the specific game state.

  According to the invention of claim 1, in the first special game, the first variable winning device is opened, and in the second special game, the second variable winning device is opened and the second special game is executed. When the first special game is executed as compared with the case where the first variation game is executed, the first variation winning device and the second variation are placed at a position where the winning rate of the game ball to the starting variation winning device during the special game becomes lower. Since the winning devices are respectively arranged, it is difficult to win the starting variable winning device when the first variable winning device is released in the first special game. As a result, the number of prize balls decreases and it becomes difficult to increase the special figure starting memory. However, during the interval period of each round when the first variable prize-winning device is closed, the player is also special during each round of special games. It is expected that a game ball will be shot in order to increase the number of starting memories, and that it will be possible to prevent stoppages especially between rounds during special games.

It is a front view showing a game board in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control system arrange | positioned at the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the signal transmitted / received between the main control apparatus which performs the whole control of a pachinko game machine, and the production control apparatus which performs game control with a fluctuation | variation display apparatus. It is a time chart which shows an example of the transition of the game content performed in the pachinko game machine of 1st Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the flow of an image of the fluctuation | variation display apparatus when a big hit comes out by chance time. It is a figure which shows an example of the image of a fluctuation | variation display apparatus when a chance time is complete | finished without a big hit. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the timer interruption process performed every predetermined time by the main control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the normal process performed by branching in the special figure variation game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special figure display completion | finish process branched and performed in the special figure fluctuation game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special game state process branched and performed in the special figure variable game process of FIG. FIG. 11 is a correspondence table showing the number of times set in the hour / hour counter and its conditions in the hour / hour counter setting process in step S40 of FIG. 10; It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the common figure change start process branched and performed in the common figure change game process of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special game state process performed in the pachinko game machine of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the image displayed on a fluctuation | variation display apparatus, when it becomes a big hit by the special figure fluctuation game in the pachinko game machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the variable prize apparatus determination process in the pachinko game machine of 3rd Embodiment. It is a front view which shows the game board of the pachinko game machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of the image of the fluctuation | variation display apparatus at the time of a big hit by chance time in the pachinko game machine of 4th Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the special game state process performed in the pachinko game machine of 4th Embodiment.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
[First Embodiment]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming board in a pachinko gaming machine as a first embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

  This pachinko gaming machine has a special symbol variation display device 4 in a game area 3 surrounded by a guide rail 2 of the game board 1, and a first special variation prize-winning device 5 that gives a player a large profit by being opened. (First variation winning device) and second special variation winning device 6 (second variation winning device), starting a variation display game of ordinary symbols as an auxiliary variation display game (hereinafter referred to as ordinary variation game) The normal symbol start gate 7 to be operated, the normal symbol variation display device 8 as the auxiliary variation display device, the general winning openings 9, 9,..., And the special symbol variation display game as the start variation winning device (hereinafter referred to as a special diagram variation game). A normal variation winning device 10 serving as a starting variation winning device that also serves as a special drawing starting port for starting the operation, direction changing members 11, 11,..., Side lamps 12, 12, and obstacle nails 13, 13,. ing.

  The variable display device 4 includes a variable display unit 4a formed of a liquid crystal display or the like, and image display is performed by the variable display unit 4a.

  The normal symbol variation display 8 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display, and the upper side thereof is provided with general diagram start memory indicators 8b, 8b... .

  The normal variation winning device 10 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing members 10a, 10a, and the pair of opening / closing members 10a, 10a is normally closed with an interval that can be received by one game ball. Depending on the result (specific result) of the usual figure variation game performed in step 8, it is changed to a state (specific game state) in which the game ball is opened in a reverse “c” shape and can easily accept the game ball. In the present embodiment, the normal variation winning device that varies in opening and closing is provided as the starting variation winning device. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a simple starting prize opening that does not vary in opening and closing may be provided.

  The first special variable winning device 5 has a large winning opening 6b opened and closed by a flat opening / closing door 6a that is long in the horizontal direction, depending on the result of the special figure changing game performed by the changing display device 4. When opened (second state), the open / close door 6a is tilted forward about a support shaft provided at the lower side to receive a game ball on the back side of the open / close door 6a and receive a prize in the big winning opening 6b. Has been. The big prize opening 6b is provided with a general prize area and a special prize area (so-called V prize zone), and in addition to the special prize area, a prize is awarded to change the prize rate to zero after one game ball has won. A movable member for rate adjustment is provided.

  This special variable prize-winning device 5 is provided below the normal variable prize-winning device 10 so that the opening / closing door 6a does not affect the winning rate to the normal variable prize-winning device 10.

  Similarly to the first special variable prize-winning device 5, the second special variable prize-winning device 6 has an open / close door 7a, a large prize opening 7b having a general prize-winning area and a special prize-winning area, and a winning rate to the special prize-winning area is zero. A movable member to be adjusted is provided, and is released depending on the result of the special figure variation game performed by the variation display device 4.

  The second special variable winning device 6 is provided above the normal variable winning device 10 so that the winning rate to the normal variable winning device 10 can be changed by opening and closing the door 7a. . The first special variable prize winning device 5 discharges 15 prize balls for one prize, whereas the second special variable prize winning apparatus 6 has 11 prizes for one prize. The number of prize balls is set to be smaller in the second special variation winning device 6 than in the first special variation winning device 5 so that the prize balls are discharged. Due to such a difference in the number of winning balls, the first special variable winning device 5 and the second special variable winning device 6 have different game values given to the player.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the first special variable winning device 5 and the second special variable winning device 6 can change the amount of game value that can be given to the player. Various configurations can be employed such as changing the winning doors by changing the lengths of the open / close doors 6a and 7a in the left-right direction.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an overall configuration of a control system arranged in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, for example, on the back side of the gaming machine, a main control device 200 that controls the entire gaming system, and an effect control device 300 that performs control related to game effects such as display control of the variable display device 4. In addition, a discharge and launch control device 400 as a sub-control device that controls the launch of game balls and the discharge of prize balls, a power supply device 500 equipped with a backup power source 500a, and the like are disposed.

  The main control device 200 includes a gaming microcomputer 211 having a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211a, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 211b, and a ROM (Read Only Memory) 211c, a clock generator 212 for generating an operation clock, An input / output I / F 213 for inputting / outputting signals to / from the device is provided.

  The RAM 211b has a special figure start memory counter that counts the number of times that the special figure variation game is unprocessed as a start memory means, and a normal figure start that counts the number of times that the normal figure variation game is unprocessed. A memory counter, a chance counter for counting the remaining number of chance times, which will be described later, a time counter for counting the remaining number of short-time games from the end of the chance time, and first and second special variable winnings as counting means Attacker flag indicating which of the devices 5 and 6 is used in a special game, a time-short flag indicating execution or non-execution of a time-short game, a jackpot flag indicating that the result of the special figure variable game is a big hit, etc. Is provided.

  Although not particularly limited, in the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment, the upper limit value of the special figure starting memory number is set to, for example, “50”, and the special fluctuation game is not consumed and the normal fluctuation winning device If the winning of 10 continues, the number of unprocessed special figure variation games can be accumulated up to 50 times. It should be noted that an upper limit value is not provided for the special figure starting memory number, and it may be unlimited. The upper limit value of the usual starting memory number is set to “4”, for example.

  The input / output I / F 213 includes a special chart start sensor SS1 that detects a game ball that has flowed into the normal variation winning device, a winning opening sensor SS8 to SSN that detects a game ball that has flowed into the general winning opening, and a normal start. A general diagram start sensor SS2 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 7, a general-use solenoid 315 that drives an opening / closing member of the normal variation winning device, a normal symbol variation display 8, and a general diagram start storage display 8b , 8b..., An external output terminal 316 for transmitting information to the management device of the game store, the production control device 300 and the discharge / emission control device 400, and the opening / closing door provided in the first special variable winning device 5 A movable member solenoid 313 for driving 6a, a winning rate adjusting solenoid 317 for driving a movable member for adjusting a winning rate in the special winning area of the first special variable winning device 5, and a special winning opening 6b. The general prize opening sensor SS4 that detects a game ball that has flowed into the general winning area, the special prize opening sensor SS6 that detects the game ball that has flowed into the special winning area of the big prize opening 6b, and the second special variable prize apparatus 6 A movable member solenoid 314 that drives the open / close door 6a provided, a winning rate adjustment solenoid 318 that drives a movable member for adjusting a winning rate in the special winning area of the second special variable winning device 6, and a large winning opening A general winning opening sensor SS5 that detects a game ball flowing into the general winning area 7b and a special winning opening sensor SS7 that detects a gaming ball flowing into the special winning area of the large winning opening 7b are connected to each other. The detection output is input, and the operation signals of various drive devices are output.

  In addition to the display control of the variable display device 4, the effect control device 300 drives the side lamps and other decoration lamps and the LEDs 512, and controls to output the decoration sound from the speaker 511 of the gaming machine.

  Further, a discharge device 301 that discharges a game ball onto the game board in response to a player's handle operation and a discharge device 302 that discharges a prize ball to a tray on the front surface of the game machine are connected to the discharge and launch control device 400. ing.

  FIG. 3 shows an explanatory diagram of signals transmitted and received between the main control device 200 and the effect control device 300.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, from the main control device 200 to the production control device 300, the variable display game information related to the control of the special figure variable game, and the special figure start memory representing the number of waiting for the start of the special figure variable game Information is sent. The fluctuation display game information includes a fluctuation display start signal for starting a special figure fluctuation game, a fluctuation display pattern command indicating a fluctuation display pattern of the special figure fluctuation game, stop symbol data indicating a result of the special figure fluctuation game, and a special figure. A variation display stop signal indicating the end timing of the variation game is included.

  Next, game control and display control performed by the pachinko gaming machine configured as described above will be described.

  FIG. 4 is a time chart showing an example of game state transition performed in the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment.

  When a game is started and a game ball driven into the game area 3 wins the normal variation winning device 10 which is a special drawing starting port, first, the winning is detected by the special drawing starting sensor SS1 and the gaming microcomputer. Is counted in the special figure start memory counter of the RAM 211b. Then, based on the special figure start memory, a special figure fluctuation game in which, for example, a three-digit symbol fluctuates and is stopped is executed on the fluctuation display device 4 (timing T1 in FIG. 4).

  As a result of this special figure variation game, for example, when the three-digit symbols such as “3, 7, 2” are stopped due to irregularity, the special figure variation game is ended and the game is ended. On the other hand, for example, if you stop with a special result (special symbol combination mode, special display mode) with three-digit symbols such as “3, 3, 3” or “7, 7, 7”, it will be a big hit and will be big for the player A special game that generates profits is generated (timing T3 in FIG. 4).

  In addition, when the reach state such as “3, 3,-” or “7, 7,-” (“−” indicates that the game is changing), which is the first stage of the big hit, Reach effect display that gives the player a sense of expectation of jackpot is performed on the variable display device 4 (T2 in FIG. 4). When the reach effect display is performed, the execution time from the start to the end of one special figure variation game is extended accordingly.

  When a game ball is further won in the normal fluctuation winning device 10 during the special figure variation game, the special figure start memory counter is incremented by “1” and the number of unprocessed special figure variation games is counted. Go. In this embodiment, the number of special figure starting memories can be stored up to the upper limit value “50”. Then, after the running special figure changing game is completed, the unprocessed special figure changing game is sequentially executed. At the start of the special figure variation game, the special figure start memory counter is decremented by “1” and reflected in the number of unprocessed special figure variation games.

  The value of the special figure start counter is transmitted as special figure start storage information (see FIG. 3) from the main controller 200 to the effect control apparatus 300, and the image data is edited by the effect control apparatus 300 based on this special figure start storage information. Thus, the number of special figure starting memories is output to the variable display device 4 as an image. The image display of the special figure start memory is always performed during the special figure variation game, the special game, and the interval period.

  Also, in the above special figure fluctuation game, the fluctuation time from the start of the special symbol change to the stop is controlled so as to change according to the number of special figure start memories. For example, the start memory is 4 or less. The case is 10 seconds, the case of 5 to 9 is 7 seconds, and the case of 10 or more is 3 seconds. With such a control, when the special figure start memory is small, the time required for the special figure change game is lengthened and the game is slowly enjoyed. On the other hand, when the special figure start memory is increased, the special figure change game is shortened. It is possible to prevent the start memory from reaching the upper limit value and to prevent further start winnings from being wasted, and to prevent the player from stopping.

On the other hand, when the game ball launched into the game area 3 passes through the normal start gate 7, the passage is detected by the normal start sensor SS2 and counted by the normal start memory counter in the RAM 211b of the game microcomputer. . Then, based on this memory, the normal symbol variation game is performed in which the normal symbol consisting of, for example, a one-digit number fluctuates on the normal symbol variation indicator 8 and is stopped.

  As a result of the usual variation game, if the specific stop display mode (for example, “7”) is reached, the opening / closing members 10a, 10a of the ordinary variation prize winning device 10 are given for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds). Is opened in the shape of a reverse “c”, and the game ball is converted into a state where it is easy to win. Opening the normal variation winning device 10 makes it easier for a game ball to enter the normal variation winning device 10, and accordingly, the number of special figure starting memories can be increased to increase the number of times that the special figure varying game is performed.

  When a game ball passes through the normal figure start gate 7 during this normal figure change game, the normal figure start memory counter is incremented by “1” by this passage, and the number of unprocessed normal figure change games is counted. The number of start memory displays 8b, 8b,. Then, the usual figure variation game corresponding to the stored number is played in order. The number of the usual start memory displays 8b, 8b... Is 4, which corresponds to the upper limit value of the usual start memory counter. This usual figure change game is executed in parallel with the special figure change game and the special game.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, when a big win is won in the special figure variation game in the normal mode, the special game in the normal mode is performed in which the second special variable winning device 6 is opened (see FIG. 4 period T4).

  In the special game in the normal mode, a cycle in which the opening / closing door 7a of the second special variable winning device 6 is opened and closed for a predetermined time is defined as one round, and the game ball enters the special winning area of the big winning opening 7b during each cycle. The game is continued up to a predetermined round (for example, 16 rounds) on the condition. However, during each round, when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins in the big winning opening 7b, the open / close door 7a of the second special variable winning device 6 is closed and the round ends. The

  If a game ball wins further in the normal variation winning device 10 during the execution of this special game, the special figure start memory counter is incremented by “1” also by this win. Since the special figure variation game is not executed during execution of the special game, the special start memory is not subtracted and increases until reaching the upper limit value (for example, “50”). In addition, during each round of the special game or during the interval, the number of special figure start memories is displayed as an image on the variable display device 4 and shown to the player.

  In the special game in the normal mode, since the second special variable winning device 6 is opened, not only the number of winning balls for one winning ball is smaller than when the first special variable winning device 5 is used. When the open / close door 7a is opened, it is difficult to win the normal variation winning device 10. As a result, the number of prize balls is reduced, and it is difficult to increase the special figure starting memory. However, in the interval period of each round in which the open / close door 7a is closed, the winning rate to the normally variable winning device 10 is higher than when it is open, so that the player can store a special figure during each round of special games. It can be expected that game balls will be shot to increase the number, and that it will be possible to prevent stoppages between rounds, especially during special games.

  When the special game in the normal mode is finished, next, a chance time (chance mode) in which the player can acquire a larger game value is generated according to the number of special figure starting memories at the end time (chance mode) ( Timing T5 in FIG. 4). The chance time generation period is the execution period of the special figure change game stored in the special figure start memory at the end of the special game. Then, when the result of the special figure variation game executed during this chance time becomes a big hit, a special game in the chance mode that can obtain a game value larger than the normal mode is generated (timing T6 in FIG. 4).

  At the end of the special game in the normal mode, the duration of the short-time game, which will be described later, is determined as follows according to the number of special figure starting memories at this time. That is, as shown in FIG. 11, when the special figure starting memory number at the end time is 1 to 10, there is no time-saving game, and when it is 11 to 20, the period of 30 special figure variation games is 21 to 30. In this case, it is determined that it is a period for 60 times of the special figure variation game, and for 31 or more, it is a period for 100 times of the special figure variation game. The short game at this time is a bonus auxiliary game that is started when the chance time ends without a big hit.

  FIG. 5 shows an example of a series of image diagrams displayed on the variable display device 4 when a big hit occurs during the chance time. (A) is an example of an image when the first special figure variation game is started from the occurrence of the chance time, and (b) is an image when the third special figure variation game is started from the occurrence of the chance time. For example, (c) is an example of an image when a big hit is made during the chance time, (d) is an example of an image of a special game generated by the big hit during the chance time, and (e) is an image at the end of the special game. It is an example.

  When the special game is finished and a chance time is generated, as shown in FIG. 5A, a display 42 indicating the chance time is displayed on the image of the variable display device 4 and a chance counter indicating the remaining number of chance times is displayed. A display 43 and a display 45 of the number of short-time games acquired at the end of the special game are displayed. The special figure start memory number display 46 is also displayed in the normal mode.

  The special-figure game played during the chance time has the same game content as that in the normal mode, although there are differences in the display of the chance counter and the effect display.

  When the special figure variation game stored in the special figure start memory is sequentially played during the chance time, the value of the chance counter is subtracted and reflected in the chance counter display 43 accordingly. Further, if a game ball wins the normal variation winning device 10 during the chance time, the special figure start memory is incremented by “1” and reflected in the number display 46 of the special figure start memory. In the example of FIGS. 5A and 5B, three special figure variation games are executed during this period, and the value of the chance counter is decremented by “3”, and two game balls are won during this period. Thus, the state in which the number of special figure start memories is increased is shown.

  In a special figure variation game during the chance time, for example, as shown in FIG. 5C, when a predetermined symbol is a big hit, a great value is given to the player such as “Big Chance Get”. And a chance mode in which the first special variable winning device 5 is released after the display 47 indicating that the first special variable winning device 5 is used, such as “Attacker 1 released”, is displayed. Special games are generated.

  The special game in the chance mode is the same as the special game in the normal mode except that the first special variable winning device 5 is opened. Since the first special variable winning device 5 has a higher game ball winning rate than the second special variable winning device 6 and has a larger number of winning balls for one winning, the special game in the chance mode is the special game in the normal mode. The game value given to the player is much greater than that.

  Further, since the second special variable winning device 6 is disposed above the normal variable winning device 10, in the special game in the normal mode, the normal variable winning device 10 is awarded only during the period when the door 7a is closed. However, since the first special variable winning device 5 is provided on the lower side of the normal variable winning device 10, the winning rate of the normal variable winning device 10 is increased during the special game in the chance mode. Accordingly, the number of special figure starting memories that can be stored during the special game can be increased.

  During the special game in chance mode, as shown in FIG. 5 (d), the start memory number display, the big win symbol display, the special game round number display, and the round continuation condition were satisfied. And a V-winning display 48 indicating an attacker number 49 indicating which one of the first and second special variable winning devices 5 and 6 is open.

  At the end of the special game in the chance mode, similarly to the special game in the normal mode, the number of chance times and short-time games corresponding to the number of special figure starting memories at the end of the special game are acquired. For example, FIG. The number of chance times acquired is displayed as shown in FIG.

  FIG. 6 shows an example of an image of the variable display device 4 when the chance time ends without a big hit during the chance time.

  During the chance time, when the chance time ends without generating a big hit in the special figure variation game (timing T8 in FIG. 4), a notification indicating the end of the chance time is displayed as shown in FIG. The short-time game acquired at the end of the big hit special game (timing T7) is started (timing T8) and is continued for the period T9 determined at the time of acquisition. When the time-short game is executed, as shown in FIG. 6B, a display 50 such as “100 times from here” indicating the start of the acquired time-short game, or a time-counter display 51 indicating the remaining number of time-short games. Etc. are performed.

  The time-saving game is a game in which the time from the start of the change of the normal symbol to the stop in the above-mentioned usual-game variable game is reduced from, for example, the usual 30 s to 5 s. Since the passing of the game ball to the general map start gate 7 is performed with a relatively high probability, the time of the general variable game is reduced, so that the number of executions of the normal variable game is substantially increased and the normal map variation The number of times that the opening / closing member of the normal variation winning device 10 opens in a reverse “C” shape increases in a game. During the time-saving game, every time the special figure variation game is started, the value of the time-saving counter is decremented by “1” and reflected in the display of the time-saving counter.

  Also, in the case of a short-time game, the winning rate to the ordinary variable winning device 10 is high, and if it is left as it is, the number of special figure starting memories tends to increase. The setting is changed so that the time from when the change occurs until it is stopped is shortened.

  Also, if the stop result in a special figure variation game is a specific special result such as an odd-numbered gaze, after the special game (special game state) for this big hit is over, A probability fluctuation state in which the probability of becoming higher than usual occurs.

  When the probability fluctuation state occurs, in addition to the probability of jackpot increase, in addition to the control of the generation of the short-time game that shortens the symbol variation time of the usual figure variation game, and normal fluctuation when hit in the usual figure variation game Control for extending the opening time of the winning device 10 from, for example, a normal 0.5 second to 3 seconds (or opening it intermittently many times) is performed in parallel.

  Such control of the probability variation state makes it easier to increase the number of start-up memories in the special figure during the probability variation state than in the normal state. It is extremely high that a big hit occurs. Therefore, in the probability variation state, the probability that the first special variation winning device 5 having a higher gaming value at the next jackpot will be released is increased in addition to the meaning of speeding up or promising the next jackpot occurrence. Meaning is also added.

  Hereinafter, a control process executed by the main control device 200 in order to realize the game control as described above will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a procedure of timer interrupt processing executed by the CPU of the main control device.

  This timer interrupt process is a process that is performed one sequence at a time by interrupting the main control process by an interrupt signal generated at predetermined intervals (for example, about 4 ms) in the gaming microcomputer based on the clock signal.

  When the timer interrupt process is started, a process of saving register values used in other control processes (step S1), detection outputs of various sensors that detect game balls via the input / output I / F, Input processing (step S2) for inputting various signals from the discharge launch control device, an output signal for outputting an operation signal for driving the device on the game board, and a management device for the island facility or game store where the game machine is installed. Processing (step S3), processing for transmitting variable display game information and special figure start memory information to the production control device 300 (step S4), update processing of random numbers for determining a stop pattern of the general variable game (step S5), special processing A random number update process (step S6) for determining a stop pattern or a fluctuation pattern of the figure fluctuation game (step S6), an error monitoring process for monitoring an error signal notification from the discharge / emission control device 400, etc. S7), a switch monitoring process (step S8) for monitoring the winning of the game ball based on the detection outputs of the various sensors input in step S2, and a special figure variable game process (step S9) for performing a game control process related to the special figure variable game. , A general map change game process for performing a process related to the general map change game (step S10), a process for editing external information output to the island facility or the management apparatus (step S11), and a process for restoring the register value saved in step S1 (Step S12) is performed, and the process returns to the original control process.

  Then, the above-described game control is realized by repeatedly performing the timer interruption process at predetermined intervals.

  In the switch monitoring process (step S8), if a winning of a game ball is detected, the next output process (step S3) is performed so that a request signal for discharging a prize ball is output to the discharge and firing control device 400. In addition to setting the data, for example, if there is a winning in the normal variation winning device 10, "1" is added to the special figure start memory counter of the RAM 211b, or if there is a win in the normal start gate 7, the normal figure start memory counter of the RAM 211b. A process of adding “1” to is performed.

  In the special figure changing game process (step S9), a branch is made to any of a plurality of routine processes related to the special figure changing game according to the gaming state, the routine process is executed, and the process proceeds to the next step S10. The routine processing that is branched and executed here includes normal processing (FIG. 8) that is branched during a period when the special figure variation game or special game is not executed, and variation display processing that is branched during the special figure variation game. And a special figure display end process (FIG. 9) that branches when the symbol is stopped after the symbol is stopped in the special figure variation game (FIG. 9), and a fanfare that is branched during the jackpot effect display and performs a process related to the effect display. There are a process and a special game state process (FIG. 10) branched during the special game. It is set to branch to the normal process when the power is turned on, but when the predetermined condition is satisfied during the game, each process from the normal process to the variable display process, from the variable display process to the special figure display end process, The next branch destination is changed in the routine processing.

  In the above-mentioned usual-game variable game process (step S10), a branch is made to one of a plurality of routine processes related to the usual-game variable game according to the gaming state of the ordinary-game variable game, and the routine process is executed. 11 The routine processing that is branched and executed here includes a normal diagram normal processing that is branched during a period in which the normal variation game is not executed, and a normal variation start process that is branched at the start of the normal variation game (see FIG. 12) and a normal map change stop process branched during and after the normal map change game.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the procedure of a normal process that is branched and executed in the special figure changing game process in step S9 of FIG.

  This normal process is a process that is branched and executed in the special figure changing game process (step S9) of FIG. 7 immediately after the power is turned on or after the special figure changing game or special game is finished.

  When this process is started, first, the value of the start memory counter of the RAM 211b is read in step S11, and if it is “1” or more, the process proceeds to step S12. If “0”, this normal process is terminated. Then, the process proceeds to step S10 next to the timer interrupt process (FIG. 7). That is, when the special figure start memory number is “0”, this routine processing is repeatedly performed for each timer interrupt processing.

  As a result of the determination processing in step S11, when there is a start memory and the process proceeds to step S12, the value of the start memory counter is decremented by “1” in this step, and the process proceeds to step S13. By the processing of step S12, the special figure starting memory number is subtracted by “1” at the start of the special figure variation game.

  In step S13, it is determined whether or not the value of the RAM 211b chance counter is greater than “0”. If it is larger, the process proceeds to step S15 and the RAM 211b attacker flag is set to “1”, that is, the first special variable winning device 5 is used at the time of big hit. In step S16, the chance counter is decremented by “1”, and the process proceeds to step S17.

  On the other hand, if the value of the chance counter is equal to or less than “0”, the process proceeds to step S14, where the attacker flag is set to “0”, that is, the second special variable winning device 6 is used at the time of big hit. The process proceeds to S17.

  In step S17, branch information is set so as to branch to the change display process in the special figure change game process (step S9) of the next timer interruption process (FIG. 7), and this normal process is terminated.

  Although illustration is omitted, the above-described variation display process is a process that is repeatedly executed for each timer interrupt process during the period from the start of the special figure variation game to the time when the variation symbol is stopped and the stop symbol is confirmed one second later. is there. In this variation display process, a process of determining a stop pattern or an effect pattern of the special figure variation game, or giving the effect control device 300 various timings from the start to the end of the special figure variation game according to the effect pattern. Done. Then, branch information is set to branch to the special symbol display end process of FIG. 9 in the next timer interrupt process at the timing one second after the stop (symbol determination timing).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special figure display end process which is executed by branching in the special figure variable game process of FIG.

  When the special figure display end process is started, first, in step S21, it is determined whether or not the big hit flag in the RAM 211b is "1". The jackpot flag is set to “1” when the stop symbol is a jackpot such as “3, 3, 3” in the above-described variation display process. Specifically, the jackpot flag is set to “1” when it is determined that the random number extracted when the game ball wins the normal variation winning device 10 matches the predetermined value set in advance and is a jackpot random number. Set.

  As a result, if the jackpot flag is “1”, it is determined that the result of the special figure variation game is a jackpot, and the process proceeds to step S22. Then, a preparatory process (step S22) necessary for the occurrence of the special game and a process (step S23) for setting branch information so as to be branched to the fanfare process in the special timer variable process of the next timer interrupt process. Then, the special figure display end process is ended.

  On the other hand, if the big hit flag is “0”, it is determined that the result of the special figure variation game is out of play, and the process proceeds to step S24. First, in step S24, an attacker flag in the RAM 211b is determined. The attacker flag indicates a special variable winning device used in a special game, but at the same time it is a flag indicating whether or not it is during the chance time, and in the determination process of step S24, it is determined whether or not it is during the chance time. ing.

  As a result, if it is determined that the attacker flag is “0” and it is not in the chance time, the setting process relating to the short-time game in steps S25 to S28 is appropriately performed, and then the process proceeds to step S29, but the attacker flag is “1” and the chance time is in progress. If it is determined that, the process proceeds to step S29.

  In steps S25 to S28, it is first determined whether or not the time counter in the RAM 211b is greater than "1" (step S25). If it is greater, the time flag in the RAM 211b is set to "1" (step S26), and then the time counter is reached. Is subtracted by "1" (step S27). If the hour / hour counter is equal to or smaller than “1” in step S25, the hour / hour flag is set to “0” (step S28).

  In other words, the time-short game acquired at the end of the special game is executed after the chance time by the processes in steps S25 to S28, and the count is counted down.

  In the case where the short-time game is to be executed even during the chance time, a process for setting the short-time flag to “1” is inserted after branching with the attacker flag being “1” in step S24, and then step S29. You can change the program to move to. Even in this case, the countdown of the short-time game acquired at the end of the special game starts after the end of the chance time.

  In step S29, branch information is set so as to be branched to the normal process of FIG. 8 in the special figure changing game process of the next timer interruption process, and the special figure display end process is ended. Then, in the next timer interruption process after the special figure display end process is executed, if the result of the special figure variation game is a big hit, the process proceeds to the fanfare process. Transitioned.

  The fanfare process described above is a process that is repeatedly performed when effect display is performed when a big hit is made in the special figure variation game. At the end of the effect display, branch information is set so that the next timer interrupt process branches to the special game state process of FIG.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the special game state process that is branched and executed in the special figure variable game process of FIG. 7, and FIG. 11 shows the number of times the time counter is set in the time counter counter process of step S40. It is a figure which shows the corresponding | compatible table with the conditions.

  This special game state process is a process that is repeatedly executed for each timer interrupt process during the special game. When the special game state process is started, it is determined in step S31 whether a round start condition (the opening timing of the first round or the opening timing of the second round that satisfies the continuation condition) is satisfied. The process jumps to S36. If the condition is satisfied, the number of rounds is incremented by “1” (step S32), the attacker flag is determined (step S33), and the first or second is determined according to the attacker flag. In order to open the special fluctuation winning devices 5 and 6, data setting for operating any of the movable member solenoids 313 and 314 is performed (steps S34 and S35), and the process proceeds to step S36.

  In step S36, it is determined whether or not a round end condition (elapse of a specified time or a specified number of winnings) is satisfied. If not, the special game state process is terminated. If the condition is satisfied, Then, data is set to operate the movable member solenoids 313 and 314 so that the open / close doors 6a and 7a are closed (step S37). Subsequently, the round continuation condition (the special prize area (V prize zone) is awarded) It is determined whether it is not the final round (step S38). As a result, if the round continuation condition is satisfied, the special game state process is terminated as it is, but if the condition is not satisfied, it is determined in step S39 whether the condition for acquiring the short-time game is satisfied. In this embodiment, if the special figure variation game is a big hit, the right to acquire a short-time game is obtained at the end of the special game. Therefore, the determination result of “Yes” is always obtained in the process of step S39. However, if a condition for granting the right to acquire a short-time game is set, it is determined in step S39 whether the condition is satisfied.

  The conditions for granting the right to get a short-time game are, for example, when the jackpot symbol is a specific symbol, when the jackpot is the end of the probability fluctuation period when the probability of winning a big bonus in a special figure variation game is high, or when the jackpot is confirmed Various conditions can be set, for example, when an auxiliary game for acquiring a short-time game is performed later using the variable display device 4 and the result is a win.

  If it is determined in the determination process of step S39 that there is a right to acquire a time-saving game, the number of times corresponding to the special figure start memory number is set in the time-saving counter in step S40, and the process proceeds to step S41. Here, the values set in the time reduction counter are as shown in the correspondence table of FIG. 11, for example.

  In step S41, the value of the special figure start storage counter is set in the RAM 211b chance counter so that a chance time is generated after the number of special figure start storage at the end of the special game. Next, in step S42, information for ending the special gaming state (including branch information to be branched to normal processing in the next timer interrupt processing) is set, and the special gaming state processing is ended.

  In other words, in steps S40 and S41 of the special game state process, the subsequent short game or chance time period is determined in accordance with the number of special figure starting memories at the end of the special game.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the normal change start process that is branched and executed in the normal change game process of step S10 of FIG.

  This usual figure change start process is a process executed in the usual figure change game process when the value of the usual figure start memory is “1” or more. When the usual figure variation start process is started, it is first determined in step S51 whether or not a special game is in progress, and if so, in step S55, the fluctuation time of the symbol of the usual figure variable game is set to the normal time, The process proceeds to S56.

  On the other hand, if it is not in the special game, it is determined in step S52 whether or not the value of the hourly flag in the RAM 211b is “1”. If it is “0”, the change time of the symbol of the normal game is changed to the normal time in step S55. After setting, the process proceeds to step S56.

  If the time reduction flag is “1” in the determination process in step S52, the variation time of the symbol variation game is set to a shortened time in step S53, and the variation time of the special diagram variation game is also shortened in step S54. Thus, the data is set and the process proceeds to step S56.

  In step S56, branch information is set so as to branch to the usual figure change stop process in the next figure interruption game process of the timer interruption process, and this usual figure change start process is ended.

  Although the illustration fluctuation stop process executed in the next timer interruption process is omitted, it is set in steps S53 and S55 of the figure change start process shown in FIG. A process for stopping the normal symbol by measuring the elapsed timing of the variation time, and a process for setting data such that the normal variable winning device 10 is opened when the stop symbol is a winning symbol are performed.

  Through the processing as described above, the short-time game acquired at the end of the special game is executed from the end of the chance time until the acquisition period elapses.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment, a short-time game is generated after the lapse of the chance time period. Therefore, the bonus game number acquired by the player after the end of the special game is stored in the start memory. The number of times + the number of short-time games continues, and the number of winnings in the normal variation winning device 10 during a special game affects the above-mentioned number of bonus games. For this reason, the player tries to save as many special chart start memories as possible before the special gaming state is finished, so that the so-called stoppage can be prevented and the profit suffered by the game store can be prevented.

  In addition, since the number of continuations of the hourly game to be given thereafter is determined in accordance with the number of special figure starting memories at the end of the special game, the number of wins to the normal variable winning device 10 during the special game is the continuation of the hourly game. Affects the number of times. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from making a stop-attack frequency in order to increase the winning to the normal variable prize-winning device 10 and decrease the profit of the game store. Further, since there is a sense of achievement that the player is aiming for winning in the normal variation winning device 10, the interest and expectation of the game can be greatly enhanced.

  In addition, if a big hit occurs during the chance time, a large game value is given to the player, so a big game value will be given depending on how much special player start memory can be accumulated by the end of the special game state Since the chances to acquire are increased, the interest in gaming can be greatly enhanced. At the same time, since the chance time period increases as the number of winnings in the normal variable winning device 10 increases, the number of winnings in the normal variable winning device 10 may affect other than that for the special variable game. In addition, since the normally variable winning device 10 has a sense of achievement that can be obtained by the player, the interest and expectation of the game can be greatly enhanced. In addition, in order to increase the special figure start memory, the player can prevent the so-called stoppage frequency from being lowered and the profit of the game store from being reduced.

  In addition, there are two special variable winning devices that are opened in special games, and the player's profit status changes depending on which special variable winning device is open, which increases the diversity of the game. Can greatly enhance the expectations and interests of the people.

In addition, since the winning rate of the game ball to the normal variation winning device 10 changes depending on which special variation winning device is in the open state, when the first special variable winning device 5 is converted to the open state, The possibility that the chance time and the number of short-time games will continue to increase, and the possibility that a large game value can be continuously obtained increases, and the interest and expectation of the game can be greatly enhanced.
[Second Embodiment]

  The pachinko gaming machine of the second embodiment is obtained by modifying the chance time generation conditions shown in the first embodiment. That is, in the first embodiment, the control is performed so that the chance time is generated as many times as the number of special start memories at the end of the special game. However, in the second embodiment, the special game is completed at the end of the special game. The control is performed so that the chance time is generated only when the start memory is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 20). Here, the period of the chance time to be generated is the same as the first embodiment, and is a period in which the special figure variation game is executed for the number of times of special start memory at the end of the special game.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a procedure of special game state processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment.

  The generation control of the chance time as described above is realized by the special game state process of FIG. This special game state process is started at the same timing as the special game state process (FIG. 10) of the first embodiment, and steps S61 to S68 are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  In this special game state process, when it is determined that the special game is ended in the determination processes of steps S67 and S68 and the process proceeds to step S69, it is determined whether or not the condition for obtaining the short-time game at the end of the special game is satisfied. If so, for example, “100” is set in the time counter in the RAM 211b so that 100 time games are given, and the process proceeds to step S70. If the condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step S71. In step S71, it is determined whether or not the value of the special figure start storage counter in the RAM 211b is "20" or more. If it is "20" or more, the value of the special figure start storage counter is given in step S73 to give a chance time. Is set to the chance counter, but if it is smaller than “20”, no chance time is given, so “0” is set to the chance counter (step S72), and the process proceeds to step S74.

  In this embodiment, 100 short-time games are awarded, but the duration of the short-time game given according to the number of special figure start memories is different as in the first embodiment. You may make it.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to the second embodiment, when a relatively large number of special figure starting memories that can acquire a chance time is set, the probability that a chance time will occur is reduced and the first special variable winning device 5 Since there are fewer opportunities to open the game, the number of games aimed at the normally variable prize apparatus 10 by the player increases, and the variety of games increases to further enhance the interest. In addition, as the chances for the first special variable prize winning device 5 to be released decreases, the probability of being a big hit or the occurrence (continuation) rate of the probability variation state is increased accordingly. It is also possible to make the game content that enhances the expectation of the game.

Furthermore, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, when the special figure variation game is in the reach state, if the launching state of the launching device is continued, if a special result is derived from the reach state, Since the start memory number almost reaches the upper limit, the amount of start winnings during the reach state is wasted, so when many players have reached the reach state, the result of the reach state However, there is a problem that the operation of the gaming machine is lowered and the profit of the amusement store is reduced by performing the stopping. However, in the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment, when a special game is generated and ended, the possibility that the profit of the player in the next special game state will increase as the number of special figure start memories increases. Therefore, not only when the special figure variation game reaches the reach state, the number of players who make a stoppage is reduced even if it is not the reach state (the one with more special figure start memory than before the reach state becomes the reach state) It is possible to prevent the profit of the amusement store from decreasing. Furthermore, when the player increases the number of starting memories according to his / her way of playing and generates a special gaming state in which the first special variable winning device 5 is released, the player's feeling of achievement is enhanced and pleasure is achieved. Can be increased.
[Third Embodiment]

  The pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment is the same as that of the first embodiment except that the selection conditions for the special variable winning device used in the special game are changed from the first embodiment. It is. Explanation of similar parts is omitted.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment, when a big win is obtained in the special figure variation game, the special variable winning device used in the special game is determined by using a random number, and this determined special A special game is played using a variable prize device. Further, when determining this special variable winning device, the probability of selecting the first special variable winning device 5 and the probability of selecting the second special variable winning device 6 based on predetermined conditions (selection criteria). ) Has been changed. The condition for changing the probability is the number of executions of the special figure variation game from the previous big hit (from the time the power is turned on if the big hit has not yet occurred after the power is turned on) to the current big hit (hereinafter referred to as the big hit number of revolutions). For example, the following probabilities are set under the following conditions.

(1) When the big hit speed is 1 to 10 times, the first special variable winning device is 70%, the second special variable winning device is 30%,
(2) When the big hit speed is 11 to 20 times, the first special variable winning device is 50%, the second special variable winning device is 50%,
(3) When the big hit number of revolutions is 21 times or more, the first special variable winning device is 20%, the second special variable winning device is 80%,

Next, the contents of the effect display related to the determination of the special variation winning device as described above and the control processing will be described.
FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the fluctuation display device 4 when a big hit is made in the special figure fluctuation game in the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, during the game, the number of executions of the special game game after the big hit first (when the big hit has not yet occurred after the power is turned on) It counts by 211.

  Then, when the big game is a big hit, the number of executions, that is, the big hit number of rotations is read out and transmitted to the production control device 300, and the production control device 300 performs image editing based on this transmission data. The image display as shown in FIG. 14A, that is, the display 53 of the number of executions from the previous big hit to the current big hit is performed. The display of the number of executions may be performed not only when a big hit occurs, but also during a special figure variation game or during its interval period.

  Further, an auxiliary display game for determining the special variable winning device used in the special game is performed in the variable display device 4 during the fanfare process in which the big hit effect display is performed. This display game is performed by image display so that the selection probability of the special variable prize-winning device can be recognized by the player. For example, as shown in FIG. 14B, in the case of a roulette-type display game, a “super” scale 61 representing the selection of the first special variable winning device 5 and the second special variable winning device 6 The selection probabilities can be shown to the player by varying the width and number of the “normal” scale 62 representing the selection.

  Then, at the end timing of this auxiliary display game, a special variable winning device that is determined in advance by using a random number is selected by the gaming microcomputer 211, and the result is displayed. Transition to a special game executed using the device.

  The above auxiliary display game is one of the various effects patterns prepared in advance in the effect control device 300 according to the selection probability or the selection result of the special variable winning device by the game microcomputer 211. This is realized by selecting a pattern by command transmission.

FIG. 15 shows a flowchart of the variable prize device determination process executed by the CPU 211a of the gaming microcomputer.
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the third embodiment, in the special game state preparation process (step S22) that is branched when the result of the special figure change game is a big hit in the special figure display end process of FIG. Then, the variable winning device determining process of FIG. 15 is executed to determine the special variable winning device to be used in the special game.

  In this variable winning determination process, first, in step S81, for example, a random value in the range of “0 to 10” for determining the special variable winning device is extracted, and in the subsequent step S82, a determination value for determining the special variable winning device is obtained. It selects according to said big hit number of rotations. Here, the judgment value is, for example, “7” when the big hit number of revolutions is 1 to 10 times, “5” when the big hit number of revolutions is 11 to 20 times, and “2” when the big hit number of revolutions is 21 times or more. And so on.

  Next, in step S83, an attacker flag indicating a special variable winning device used in the special game is set based on the random value extracted in step S81 and the determination value selected in step S82. Specifically, a random number value (for example, “4”) is compared with a judgment value (for example, “7”), and if the random number value is smaller, the first special variable winning device 5 is used. The flag is set to “1”, and if the random number value is greater than or equal to the determination value, the attacker flag is set to “0” so that the second special variable winning device 6 is used.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the third embodiment, the selection of the special variable winning device that is released in the special game can be set to some extent on the main control device 200 of the pachinko gaming machine. Therefore, it becomes easy to balance the profit between the player and the game store, and it is possible to prevent the profit from being biased to either the player or the game store.
[Fourth Embodiment]

FIG. 16 is a front view showing a gaming board of a pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment.
The pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment includes one special variable winning device 15 on the game board, while the number of winning balls (the number of prize balls acquired for winning a game ball in the special variable winning device 15 ( By changing the game value information transmitted from the main control device to 11 or 15, two special game prizes are given to the player by one special variable winning device 15 (by controlling the sub-control device, The game value based on the game value information is supplied). Other configurations and game control contents are the same as those in the first embodiment.

  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment, when the big hit is made in the normal mode, the number of prize balls of the special variable winning device 15 is set to 11 while the big win is made in the chance time. Sets the number of award balls of the special variable winning device 15 to 15 and varies the game value given to the player in the special game.

FIG. 17 is a diagram illustrating an example of an image displayed on the variable display device 4 when a big hit is made in the chance time in the pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment.
In the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, the difference in the game value of the special game is difficult for the player to understand. Therefore, as shown in FIGS. 17 (a) and 17 (b), when the big hit symbol is fixed or each of the special games During the round, for example, “15 prize balls” or the like is displayed 55 indicating the content of the game value to the player.

FIG. 18 shows a flowchart of special game state processing executed in the pachinko gaming machine according to the fourth embodiment.
The game value setting control as described above is realized by the special game state process of FIG. This special game state process is started at the same timing as the special game state process (FIG. 10) of the first embodiment, and is substantially the same as that of the first embodiment except for the steps S93 to S95. is there. In this special game state process, the number of winning balls of the special variable winning device is set according to the value of the attacker flag indicating whether or not the chance time is being reached.

  That is, if it is determined in the determination process in step S91 that the special game round start condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S92 to add "1" to the number of rounds, and then the value of the attacker flag is determined in step S93.

  As a result, if the attacker flag is “1”, setting data (second game value information) that sets the number of prize balls of the special variable winning device 15 to 15 as a big hit during the chance time, and the door 15a The data for opening is set, and the process proceeds to step S96.

  On the other hand, if the attacker flag is “0”, setting data (first game value information) for setting the number of prize balls of the special variable winning device 15 to 11 as a big hit in the normal mode, and the open / close door 15a The data to be opened is set, and the process proceeds to step S96.

  By such special game state processing, the game value given to the player by changing the number of award balls of the special variable prize-winning device 15 for the big hit in the normal mode and the big hit in the chance time differs depending on each case. It can be made.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment, even if a special game is performed using one special variable winning device 15, for example, the game value given according to the generation condition changes. Therefore, the diversity of games can be increased and the interest can be enhanced. Further, in recent years, electric game devices such as the variable display device 4 have become larger, and it has become difficult to provide a plurality of special variable winning devices. However, according to the pachinko gaming machine of this embodiment, 1 It is possible to realize the same function as when a plurality of special variable winning devices are provided by one special variable winning device 15, and a limited game area can be used effectively.

  Further, the present application includes a variable display device capable of executing a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information based on establishment of a start condition, and a special game state that occurs when the result of the variable display game is a special result. The result of the auxiliary variation display game that can be converted into the open state, the auxiliary variation display device that can execute the auxiliary variation display game with a plurality of identification information based on the establishment of the auxiliary start condition, and the result of the auxiliary variation display game are specified results. The start variation condition winning device that can be converted to an open state and that satisfies the start condition by winning a game ball, and the start condition that is satisfied during the execution of the variation display game and during the occurrence of the special game state, the variation display Start-up storage means that can be stored as start-up storage for executing a variable display game after the game or special gaming state is completed, and the auxiliary fluctuation when a predetermined condition is established In a gaming machine comprising a specific game control means for generating and controlling a specific game state that increases the number of executions per unit time of the indicated game, the number of executions of the variable display game in the specific game state is counted The specific game control means is provided with a counting means, and the specific game control means generates the specific game state after the special game state is finished, and after the special game state is finished, the fluctuation display game is executed a predetermined number of times before the special game state is changed. An invention is included in which counting of the number of times the display game is executed is started and the specific gaming state is ended when the count value of the counting means reaches a predetermined value.

  According to this invention, the specific game state is generated after the end of the special game state, and the number of executions of the variable display game by the counting means since the predetermined number of times of the variable display game is executed after the end of the special game state. Since the specific gaming state is terminated when the count value of the counting means reaches a predetermined value, the usual fluctuation time is shortened during the short-time game. Even if the equipment is released, there is a possibility of missing a chance to win a prize, so the player will start firing the ball immediately after the end of the special game, preventing the player from stopping and reducing the profit of the game shop Can be prevented.

  In the above invention, the specific gaming state includes all gaming states in which the period during which the player can convert the start-up variation prize-winning device to the open state per unit time is long. For example, (1) auxiliary variation Short game state in which the number of executable times per unit time of the display game is increased (the number of times that the auxiliary variable display game can be executed per unit time is, for example, the time from the start to the stop of the normal symbol change from 30 seconds to 5 seconds. (2) A game in which the period for converting the start variation winning device to the open state is lengthened when the result of the auxiliary variation display game reaches a specific result (for example, “7” hit). State (for example, the start time of the start variation winning device is extended from 0.5 seconds to 3 seconds per one time of the auxiliary variation display game, or intermittently opened a plurality of times (for example, three times)) (3) Supplement Variable display game results is the probability of a particular result (per the example, "7"), and the like widely view the probability change game condition to be greater than usual. In addition, as the specific gaming state, a gaming state in which the above gaming states (1) to (3) are arbitrarily combined may be applied.

  In addition, the predetermined conditions for generating a specific gaming state are as follows: (1) In all cases where the result of the variable display game is a special result (for example, a result of a 3-digit symbol sequence) (2) The variable display game If the result of is a special result using special identification information (for example, if the result of the special identification information such as “3” or “7” is scrambled), (3) The result of the variable display game is When the probability variation state that occurs when a special result is obtained using special identification information (the state in which the probability of a special result in a variation display game is increased) ends, (4) for example, a special result in a variation display game In the event of a fanfare process in which the decoration is performed or during a special game state, another game (such as a decorative display game or a game in which a game ball is inserted into a special winning opening) is performed, and the game result is predetermined. If the result of It can be applied.

  Although the invention made by the present inventor has been specifically described based on the embodiments, the embodiments disclosed in the present specification are examples in all respects and are not limited to the disclosed technology. Should be considered. That is, the technical scope of the present invention should not be construed restrictively based on the description in the above embodiment, but should be construed according to the description of the claims to the last. All modifications within the scope of the claims and the equivalent technology are included.

  For example, in the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not the game value of the special game is large depending on whether or not the chance time is in progress, but it was necessary until the special game occurred during the chance time. The game value of this special game may be set in several stages according to the number of executions of the special figure variation display game (the number of big hits).

  For example, when the big hit number of revolutions is 1 to 10 during the chance time, the special special prize winning device 5 is set to be opened so that 15 rounds of special games are played, and the big hit rotation is performed during the chance time. When the number is 11 to 20 times, a 10-round special game in which the first special variable winning device 5 is opened and a 5-round special game in which the second special variable winning device 6 is opened are performed. If the number of revolutions is 21 to 30 in the chance time, the first special variable winning device 5 is opened and the second special variable winning device 6 is released. 10 rounds of special games are set to be performed, and when the big hit number of rotations is 31 times or more, 15 rounds of special games for opening the second special variable winning device 6 are set to be performed. Like It may be.

Also in the pachinko gaming machine of the fourth embodiment in which different game values are given by one special variable winning device, there are several stages according to the jackpot speed during the chance time and when the special game occurs. A game value may be set for the game.
For example, when the big hit number of revolutions is 1 to 10 times during the chance time, the second game value information is set to 15 prize balls, and when the big hit number of revolutions is 11 to 20 times during the chance time. When the second game value information is set to 14 prize balls and the big hit number of rotations is 21 to 30 in the chance time, the second game value information is set to 13 prize balls and the chance time If the big hit number is 31 or more, the second game value information may be set to 12 prize balls.

  In the first to fourth embodiments, the special figure start memory number at the end of the special game state is set in the chance counter, but the special figure start memory number at the start of the special game state is set. You may make it set to a chance counter. In this way, it is possible to prevent the disadvantages of the game store from increasing, and it is a disadvantage for a game store that stops during the reach state and resumes launching when a special result is derived. It is possible to efficiently prevent a game to be performed.

  Moreover, in the said 1st-4th embodiment, although the upper limit of the special figure starting memory | storage number is made constant, you may make it provide the starting memory | storage number upper limit change means which changes this upper limit. For example, if the upper limit number is changed in response to the occurrence of a special gaming state, the maximum number of executions of the chance time changes due to the change in the upper limit number, and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

  In the second embodiment, the chance time is not generated when the number of special figure start memorized by the end of the special gaming state is less than 20, for example, but this chance time is generated. It is good also as a structure provided with the chance time generation | occurrence | production start memory | storage number change means to change the special figure start memory | storage number used as the threshold value of whether to do. For example, if the number of starting memories that generate a chance time is changed when a special gaming state occurs, the degree of difficulty for entering the chance time changes due to the change, and the interest of the player can be enhanced. .

  Further, if the second special variable winning device 6 is located on the flow path of the game ball to the normal variable winning device 10, the winning rate to the normal variable winning device 10 is lowered when the opening / closing door is opened. Therefore, for example, it may be provided on the path of the game ball on the side of the fluctuation display device 4 (the left side in the left-right direction of the game board) instead of directly above the normal fluctuation winning device 10. The effect of can be obtained. That is, if the second special variation winning device 6 is provided at a position that affects the flow state of the game ball flowing down in the direction of the normal variation winning device 10, the same effect can be obtained.

In the first embodiment, the symbol variation time of the special figure variation game has been described so as to be changed according to the number of special figure starting memories. For example, the same control is performed during the chance time and the probability variation period. On the other hand, during the game in the normal mode, the variation period of the special figure variation game may be constant regardless of the starting memory number. Thereby, in the normal mode, the player also has a sense of expectation to increase the number of special figure starting memories in addition to a sense of expectation for the jackpot, so the player's interest can be greatly enhanced. Further, it is possible to efficiently prevent the player from stopping during the chance time and the probability variation period.

In the pachinko gaming machine according to the first embodiment, the number of short-time games is determined according to the start memory number at the end of the special game, but the start memory number at the end of the special game is a predetermined number. If the upper limit is not reached, the time-short game may not be played.
In addition, the present invention is not limited to pachinko gaming machines but can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and arrange ball gaming machines.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game board 3 Game area 4 Fluctuation display apparatus 5 1st special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus 6 2nd special fluctuation prize-winning apparatus 7 Universal figure starting gate 8 Variation display 8b Universal figure starting memory display 9 General prize opening 10 Normal variation prize Device 12 Side lamp 13 Obstacle nail 211 Game microcomputer 212 Clock generator 213 Input / output I / F
211a CPU
211b RAM
301 Launcher 302 Ejector 313 First movable member solenoid 314 Second movable member solenoid 315 General-purpose solenoids 317, 318 Prize rate adjustment solenoid 512 Decoration lamp, LED
511 Speaker 200 Main control device 300 Production control device 400 Discharge emission control device 43 Chance counter display 46 Number display of special figure start memory 53 Number of executions display from previous big hit to current big hit 55 Game value display SS1 Special figure start sensor SS8 〜SSN Winning mouth sensor SS2 Common start sensor SS4, SS5 General winning mouth sensor SS6, SS7 Special winning mouth sensor

Claims (1)

A variable display device capable of executing a variable display game based on a plurality of pieces of identification information based on establishment of a start condition;
A variable winning device that can be converted into an open state in a special game state that occurs when the result of the variable display game is a special result;
An auxiliary fluctuation display device capable of executing an auxiliary fluctuation display game that fluctuates a visually identifiable display based on establishment of an auxiliary start condition;
A start variation winning device that is convertible to an open state when the result of the auxiliary variation display game is a specific result, and that satisfies the start condition by winning a game ball;
In a gaming machine equipped with
The variable winning device has a first movable member that is convertible between an open state and a closed state, and is provided on the upper side of the starting variable winning device,
A second variable winning device having a second movable member that can be converted into an open state and a closed state and provided below the start variable variation winning device;
In the special game state, as a special game having a different value, a first special game that converts the first movable member in the first variable winning device into an open state, and a second game in the second variable winning device. There is a second special game that converts the movable member of
When the first special game is executed as compared with the case where the second special game is executed, the winning rate of the game ball to the start variation winning device during the special game is lower, A gaming machine, wherein the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device are arranged respectively.

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