JP2011229659A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine that increases amusement of a game during time-shortening mode.SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine 1 includes a start hole 21 and a prize hole 22 provided on a flow-down path L, and a main circuit 100 (lottery means, storage means, reading means, success/failure determination means, specific mode generating means, specific mode terminating means, determination means). The main circuit 100 (specific mode generating means) generates the time-shortening mode (specific mode) in which ball dispensing rate is larger than 1. The main circuit 100 (specific mode terminating means) terminates the time-shortening mode on condition that the number of times of variation of a symbol on a liquid crystal display device 12 (display means) reaches a predetermined frequency. The main circuit 100 (determination means) determines a variable display time of the symbol on the liquid crystal display device 12 according to the number of retained special symbols. In the time-shortening mode, the larger variable display time is determined when the number of special symbols stored in a special symbol retention area 103b (storage means) is an upper limit number than when it is a predetermined number below the upper limit number.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine that can improve the interest of a game in a short time state.

  Conventionally, as described in, for example, Patent Document 1 below, the probability of opening an electric chew and the opening time are increased within a predetermined period after the end of jackpot (for example, until the number of symbol fluctuations reaches a predetermined number). It has been known that the probability change and time-short state (which may be collectively referred to as the time-short state in the following description) can be increased so that the winning rate can be increased and the jackpot lottery can be received while suppressing the decrease in holding balls. It has been. In such a pachinko gaming machine, the player can win more balls as compared to the case where the short-time state does not occur by winning the jackpot continuously within the predetermined period.

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 4-058970

  As described above, in the case where the number of holding balls is increased during the short time state, the longer the predetermined period is, the more advantageous for the player. In other words, as the number of symbol fluctuations increases and approaches the predetermined number of times (end), the total fluctuation time of the special figure becomes longer. However, the fluctuation time of the special figure was determined by an internal lottery and was not configured to change according to the winning status of the ball, etc., so the player's intervention was extremely low with respect to the increase in the number of balls, and the game was monotonous There was a problem that it was easy to become.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object thereof is to provide a pachinko gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of games in a short-time state.

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

In order to solve the above problems, the first pachinko gaming machine of the present invention is
A starting point where a ball flowing down the game area can win,
A prize opening comprised of a variable winning device in which a ball flowing down the game area exhibits an open state in which an easy winning is achieved and a closed state in which a winning is difficult;
A path forming member that forms a flow path for guiding the balls flowing down the game area in the direction of the start opening and the winning opening;
A payout means for paying out balls in accordance with at least winning prizes,
Lottery means for executing a lottery process in response to winning at the start opening;
Storage means capable of storing the lottery result by the lottery means as a special figure hold up to a predetermined upper limit number;
Reading means for reading out the special figure hold stored in the storage means one by one in the stored order;
A determination unit for determining whether or not to hold the special figure read by the reading unit;
Display means for displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then stopping display, and displaying whether or not the special figure hold read out by the reading means by a combination of symbols when the stop display is performed;
Drive means for switching the variable prize-winning device from the closed state to the open state in response to establishment of a predetermined open condition;
Increasing the probability of establishment of the release condition and / or lengthening the time during which the variable winning device is in the release state with respect to the establishment of one release condition, thereby generating a specific state in which the payout rate is greater than 1. Specific state generating means;
On condition that the number of symbol variations by the display means has reached a predetermined number, or that the lottery result of the lottery process executed for each symbol variation to determine whether or not to maintain a specific state is out of place. A specific state ending means for ending the specific state;
The variable display time of the symbol on the display means is determined according to the determination result by the determination unit and the number of special figure reservations stored in the storage means. In a specific state, the special display information stored in the storage means is determined. And determining means for determining a variable display time when the number of figure suspensions is less than the upper limit number and the upper limit number.
In this case, for example, the start opening may be omitted, and the winning opening may be configured to also serve as the start opening.

  In the first pachinko machine of the present invention, the variable display time varies depending on the number of special figure suspensions stored in the storage means in a specific state, and is a predetermined number of less than the upper limit number. The longer variable display time is determined when the number is the upper limit.

  Since the payout rate exceeds 1 in the specific state, the longer the change display time of the symbols, the easier it is to increase the number of balls. At this time, if the special figure hold is read while the number of special figure hold has reached the upper limit number, the special figure hold is made with a predetermined number of special figure hold numbers less than the upper limit number. Compared to the case where is read out, the symbol variation display time becomes longer, which is more advantageous for the player. In this case, since the start port and the winning port are provided on the same flow path or on a path branched from the flow path, it is not possible to aim only at the start port, and the timing for winning the start port becomes irregular, Since the number of special figure hold changes according to the progress of the game, and the player's advantage changes according to the progress of the game, the interest of the game is enhanced.

In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the second pachinko machine of the present invention is
A first start opening through which a ball flowing down the game area can win,
A second starting port configured with a variable winning device in which a ball flowing down the game area exhibits an open state in which winning is easy and a closed state in which winning is difficult;
A first path forming member that forms a first flow path that is most easily awarded to the first start port;
A second flow path forming member that forms a second flow path that is different from the first flow path and that is most easily awarded to the second start port;
A payout means for paying out a ball in accordance with at least the winning at the second starting port;
First lottery means for executing a lottery process in response to a winning at the first start opening;
A second lottery means for executing a lottery process in response to winning at the second start opening;
Storage means capable of storing each special figure hold up to a predetermined upper limit number, with the lottery result by the first lottery means being the first special figure hold, the lottery result by the second lottery means being the second special figure hold,
Reading means for reading the special figure hold stored in the storage means one by one and reading both the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold with priority when the first special figure hold is stored; ,
A determination unit for determining whether or not to hold the special figure read by the reading unit;
Display means for displaying a plurality of symbols in a variable manner and then stopping display, and displaying whether or not the special figure hold read out by the reading means by a combination of symbols when the stop display is performed;
Drive means for switching the variable prize-winning device from the closed state to the open state in response to establishment of a predetermined open condition;
Increasing the probability of establishment of the release condition and / or lengthening the time during which the variable winning device is in the release state with respect to the establishment of one release condition, thereby generating a specific state in which the payout rate is greater than 1. Specific state generating means;
Specified on condition that the number of symbol fluctuations by the display means has reached a predetermined number, or that the lottery result of the lottery process executed for each symbol variation to determine whether or not to maintain a specific state is off Specific state ending means for ending the state;
In accordance with the determination result by the determination unit and whether the storage means stores the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, the variable display time of the symbol on the display means is determined. Determining means for determining a variable display time when the special figure hold read by the reading means in the specific state is the first special figure hold rather than the second special figure hold;
The payout means pays out balls so that the number of balls to be paid out with respect to the number of balls that have flowed down the second flow path is higher than the number of balls to be paid out with respect to the number of balls that have flowed down the first flow path in a specific state. And

  In the second pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, when both the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored, the first special figure hold is preferentially read, and further the second special figure hold. A longer variable display time is determined when the first special figure hold is read than when is read.

  According to this pachinko gaming machine, the number of balls is increased by winning a prize at the second starting port in a specific state, so it is advantageous for the player to fire the balls toward the second flow-down path. However, there is a restriction that when the second special figure hold is read, the variable display time is shorter than when the first special figure hold is read. For this reason, the player can increase the holding balls efficiently if he does not fire the ball toward the second flow path while accumulating the first special figure hold so that all the first special figure hold is not read and digested. Therefore, it is necessary to determine whether it is effective to fire the ball toward the first flow path or the second flow path according to the progress of the game. For this reason, since the degree of technical intervention is higher than that of the first pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, the interest of the game is further improved.

1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. The control block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a memory map (one area) of the RAM of FIG. 2. Explanatory drawing which shows the flow (state transition) of the game in the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows an effect lottery table. The flowchart which shows the special figure read-out process performed with the main circuit of FIG. The front schematic diagram which shows the principal part of the pachinko game machine which concerns on the modification of Example 1. FIG. The front schematic diagram of the pachinko game machine which concerns on Example 2 of this invention. FIG. 9 is a control block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. 8. The front schematic diagram of the pachinko game machine which concerns on Example 3 of this invention. FIG. 11 is a control block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. 10. Explanatory drawing which shows the memory map (one area | region) of RAM of FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the flow of the game in the pachinko gaming machine of FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing special figure reading processing executed in the main circuit of FIG.

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

  FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention. A pachinko gaming machine 1 (hereinafter also simply referred to as a gaming machine) has a transparent front glass door 2 attached to a frame and a game board 3 that is disposed inside the frame and covered by the front glass door 2. The game board 3 is formed with a game area 3a surrounded by a substantially circular shape in which a ball fired from a launching device 124 (see FIG. 2) including the handle device 4 flows down. In the game area 3a, nails N (only part of which are shown) for changing the flow direction of the balls are planted, and the balls supplied from the upper plate 5 provided in the lower front part of the game board 3 are used as launching devices It is fired toward the game area 3a by 124 and flows down the game area 3a while being played by the nail N. The front glass door 2 is provided with a speaker 121, decorative lamps 122, and the like. A lower plate 6 communicating with the upper plate 5 is provided below the upper plate 5.

  In FIG. 1, the flow direction of the balls is the vertical direction (vertical direction), the direction along the board surface of the game board 3 is perpendicular to the vertical direction (horizontal direction) is the left-right direction, and the direction is perpendicular to the board surface of the game board 3 ( The horizontal direction is the front-rear direction, the front side (player side) of the board surface is the front side, and the rear side (back side) of the board surface is the rear side.

  Near the center of the game area 3a, a central accessory device 10 is arranged. The central accessory device 10 displays the result of the lottery process executed on the back side of the frame-shaped housing 11 based on the establishment of a predetermined condition by using a design pattern (for example, three-digit Arabic numerals 1-9). A liquid crystal display device 12 (a special display unit (which constitutes the display means of the present invention)). A part of the display area (for example, the lower area) of the liquid crystal display device 12 is assigned to the special figure reservation display unit 13 for displaying special figure reservation (for example, a maximum of four).

  A start port 21 is disposed below the central accessory device 10, and a winning port 22 is disposed below the start port 21. The starting port 21 is a starting winning port (a winning port serving as a trigger for a lottery process) where a ball can be always won. The winning opening 22 includes a pair of rotating blade pieces 22a (hereinafter also simply referred to as electric Chu) that opens and closes, and according to the opening / closing operation of the rotating blade pieces 22a, an open state in which balls are easily won and a closed state in which winning is difficult. (Including a setting mode in which a ball cannot be won). In the first embodiment, the start port 21 and the winning port 22 are arranged close to each other on the same flow path L, and balls that have flowed down the game area 3a are nail N or the like provided in the game area 3a. A known path forming member is guided along the flow-down path L toward the start port 21 and the winning port 22. However, whether the ball fired toward the flow-down path L is to be awarded to either the starting port 21 or the winning port 22 is a specification for carrying. Below the winning opening 22, a large winning opening 23 is arranged.

  The large winning opening 23 (large winning device, attacker) includes an opening portion and a lid member, and a variable winning device that presents an open state in which a ball can be easily won and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won by movement of the lid member with respect to the opening portion. It is a winning mouth composed of The special winning opening 23 is normally in a closed state, but is opened when a jackpot state described later occurs. An out port 27 for discharging balls is provided below the special winning port 23.

  On the left side of the central accessory device 10, there is disposed a passing gate 24 that triggers a lottery to open the rotating blade piece 22a of the winning opening 22 for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times when a ball passes. ing. Below the passing gate 24 diagonally to the left, the normal drawing lottery result of the normal drawing lottery executed according to the winning of the passing gate 24 by one or a plurality of (for example, one) LED is displayed as a normal symbol (normal drawing). A general map display unit 25 and a general map hold display unit 26 composed of a plurality of (for example, two) LEDs are arranged one above the other.

  Next, a control block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. A main circuit 100 is mounted on the main control board of the pachinko gaming machine 1, and a sub control circuit 111, a payout control circuit 112 and a launch control circuit 113 are connected thereto.

The main circuit 100 is a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 101 that is an arithmetic device, a ROM (Read-only storage device) that stores various programs and determination tables, an effect lottery table, and the like.
Only Memory) 102, RAM (Random Access Memory) 103 which is a readable / writable storage device to which work areas and various storage areas are allocated, I / O (Input / Output) 104 which is an input / output interface, etc. These are connected to each other via a bus (not shown). Each of the other circuits also includes a CPU and a memory, which are omitted in FIG. Each circuit is supplied with power of a predetermined voltage generated by the power supply circuit 114 via the main circuit 100. The main circuit 100 corresponds to a lottery unit, a storage unit, a reading unit, a success / failure determination unit, a specific state generation unit, a specific state end unit, and a determination unit of the present invention.

  The sub control circuit 111 causes the amplifier / speaker 121 (see FIG. 1) to output sound in accordance with a command input from the main circuit 100 and controls the lighting / extinguishing of the decorative lamps 122. The sub control circuit 111 outputs a command to the display control circuit 115. The display control circuit 115 controls the liquid crystal display device 12 according to the command input from the sub-control circuit 111, and causes the special figure to be changed or stopped.

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

  The main circuit 100 includes a start winning detector 131 attached to the starting opening 21, a winning detector 132 attached to the winning opening 22, a big winning detector 133 attached to the big winning opening 23, and a passing gate 24. A ball detection signal from the attached gate passage detector 134 is input.

  Further, the main circuit 100 includes an electric chew solenoid 142 (which constitutes the driving means of the present invention) for opening and closing the rotating blade piece 22a of the winning opening 22, a large winning solenoid 143 for opening and closing the large winning opening 23, and a general-purpose display unit 25. And the LED of the general-purpose hold display unit 26 are driven and controlled.

  FIG. 3 shows a memory map (one area) of the RAM 103 in the main circuit 100. In the RAM 103 (corresponding to the storage means of the present invention), in addition to the special-purpose random number counter 103a (random number generator), the count value extracted from the random number counter 103a at the timing when a winning to the starting port 21 is detected. Special figure holding area 103b for storing (random number value) as special figure holding, short-time state flag area 103c for storing the short-time state (for example, 0: normal state, 1: short-time state), big hit state (for example, 0: no big hit state), 1: a jackpot state flag area 103d for storing the jackpot state), a time-counting area 103e for storing the number of symbol fluctuations (for example, a maximum of 70 times) in the time-shortening state, and further illustration is omitted. A random number counter for ordinary use similar to the random number counter 103a, which is extracted from the random number counter at the timing when winning to the passing gate 24 is detected. Various storage areas, such as Prussian Figure holding area for storing count value (random number) as Prussian view hold is provided with.

  Next, the flow of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 3 and FIG. 4 (game state transition diagram) with basic operations. When the ball passes through the passage gate 24 in the normal state or the time-short state, the main circuit 100 has one universal figure hold stored in the universal figure storage area of the RAM 103 according to the detection of the ball by the gate passage detector 134. If it is below, the current value is extracted from the random number counter for ordinary maps, and the lottery process for ordinary drawings is executed, and the extracted random number value of the ordinary diagram is stored in the ordinary map reservation area of the RAM 103 as the reserved general map. . When it is possible to start a change in a new figure (when the figure is not changing and the electric chew of the winning opening 22 is not in operation) Read the usual map hold and make a hit judgment. If it is in the normal state, it is compared with the winning value of the normal-use ordinary figure determination table (normal figure winning probability: 1/30). . Based on the result of the hit determination, the usual figure change (LED blinking of the usual figure display unit 25) is started.

  When the judgment result of the ordinary figure is correct, the LED of the ordinary figure display unit 25 is turned on when the fluctuation time (30 seconds in the normal state, 1 second in the short time state) has elapsed, and the electric chew solenoid 142 is excited. The electric chew at the winning opening 22 is opened. After a predetermined time (0.2 seconds in the normal state, 1.5 seconds in the short time state three times), the electric chew is closed. In addition, when the usual figure determination result is lost, the LED of the common figure display unit 25 is turned off when the fluctuation time has elapsed.

  A ball wins the winning opening 22, and the main circuit 100 (payout means) instructs the payout control circuit 112 to pay out balls (for example, 7 balls) in response to the detection of the ball by the winning detector 132. On the other hand, a ball wins at the start opening 21 and the main circuit 100 (payout means) instructs the payout control circuit 112 to pay out balls (for example, 3 balls) in response to the detection of the ball by the start win detector 131. To do. At this time, the main circuit 100 (lottery means) extracts the current value from the special figure random number counter 103a if the number of special figure reservations stored in the special figure reservation area 103b of the RAM 103 is three or less. The extracted special figure random number value is stored in the special figure reservation area 103b as a special figure reservation.

  When the main circuit 100 (reading means) can start a change of a new special figure (when the special figure is not changing and not being a big hit), if the special figure hold is stored in the special figure holding area 103b. The special figure hold is read out in the stored order, and the read special figure hold is deleted from the special figure hold area 103b.

  The main circuit 100 (win / fail judgment means) compares the read special figure random number value with special figure hold and the hit value set in the special figure judgment table, and if they match, the main circuit 100 (win / no-go judgment means) judges whether or not the hit is true. Execute. Specifically, in the normal state, whether or not it is in a probable change state is determined by whether or not it matches the winning value set in the normal special figure determination table (special figure winning probability: 1/300). For example, whether or not to win is determined by whether or not it matches the winning value of the probability variation special figure determination table (special figure winning probability: 1/50). In this embodiment, since the probability variation state and the time reduction state occur simultaneously, whether or not it is true is determined depending on whether or not it matches the winning value of the probability variation special figure determination table.

  The main circuit 100 (determining means) refers to an effect lottery table stored in the ROM 102, which will be described later, and an effect pattern stored in association with the lottery result, that is, a stop effect on the liquid crystal display device 12. A certain special drawing for production (a three-digit number in which each digit is represented by “1” to “9”), a variation pattern, and a variation display time are determined. In accordance with an instruction from the main circuit 100 (special drawing variation executing means), the liquid crystal display unit 12 starts the variable display, and after displaying with the determined variation pattern, the special drawing for rendering in the order of left, right, and center. Is stopped and whether or not the lottery result is successful is displayed.

  When the lottery result by the main circuit 100 (lottery means) is a win, that is, when the special figure stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 12 matches the jackpot symbol, the main circuit 100 (big hit state generating means) generate. At this time, the liquid crystal display device 12 displays a reach symbol, for example, and then stops displaying a combination of effect jackpot symbols, for example, a doublet “777”.

  The main circuit 100 (a big hit state generating means) excites the big prize opening solenoid 143 to open the big prize opening 23 and, for example, 10 rounds or a round process that closes after 30 seconds has passed (for example, 16 times). repeat. When one prize is won in the big prize opening 23, prize balls (for example, 15) are paid out, so that the player can win a large number of balls by winning the jackpot.

  After the jackpot is over, the main circuit 100 (specific state generating means) generates a short-time state. In the short-time state, as is well known, the number of symbol variations in the liquid crystal display device 12 reaches a predetermined number (for example, 70 times), the lottery result of the lottery process executed for each symbol variation is out of date, or a new Continue until you win the big jackpot or whichever comes first. In this short state, the probability of satisfying the release condition of the electric chew, that is, the probability of winning the ordinary figure increases, and the opening time of the electric chew becomes longer at the time of winning the ordinary figure, so the player does not reduce the holding ball so much The game can be continued. The main circuit 100 (specific state ending means) returns the time-saving state to the normal state when a condition such that the number of symbol variations reaches a predetermined number of times is satisfied. The short time state corresponds to the specific state of the present invention.

  Here, the payout rate in the normal state and the short time state will be described. For example, assume that the launching device 124 is set to fire 100 balls per minute. In addition, the starting opening 21 (number of winning balls: 3) wins an average of 6 times per minute, and the winning opening 22 (number of winning balls: 7) does not win in a normal state, but per minute in a short time state. It is assumed that it is set to win 30 times on average.

  Therefore, the payout rate in the normal state is (6 × 3) / 100 = 18%, and the payout rate in the short-time state is 18+ (30 × 7) / 100 = 228%. Therefore, the payout rate is greater than 1 (= 100%) during the short time state, which is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state.

  Next, the above described effect lottery table will be described. As this effect lottery table, for example, as shown in FIG. 5, two types of tables A and B are prepared. When the result of the success / failure is almost the same, the variable display time corresponding to the result of the success / failure is set longer in the table A than in the table B. In other words, Table B can be regarded as a shortened variation display time of Table A. Each table stores a result of special figure hold read out from the special figure hold area 103b of the RAM 103, an effect pattern, and a variable display time in association with each other.

  Specifically, in table A, the special pattern hold has a variation display time of 5 to 120 seconds (S) corresponding to each of the effect patterns A to F and the effect patterns A to F when the special figure hold is lost, and the special figure hold. The effect patterns G to I and the change display times 30 to 120 seconds (S) corresponding to the individual effect patterns G to I in the case of the big hit are stored.

  On the other hand, in Table B, the special pattern hold is a big hit, and the special display hold is 3-20 seconds (S) corresponding to each of the effect patterns J to N and the effect patterns J to N when the special figure hold is lost. The effect display patterns O to P and the change display times 10 to 20 seconds (S) corresponding to the individual effect patterns O to P are stored.

  The main circuit 100 (determining means) wins the start port 21 in a state where no special figure reservation is accumulated in the special figure reservation area 103b in the normal state (0), or 1 to the special figure reservation area 103b. When reading the oldest special figure hold in a state where two special figure holds are accumulated, the effect pattern and the variable display time are determined using the table A, and 3 to 4 special figures are stored in the special figure hold area 103b. When reading the oldest special figure hold in a state where the figure hold is accumulated, the effect pattern and the variable display time are determined using the table B.

  On the other hand, the main circuit 100 (determining means) wins the start port 21 in a state where the special figure reservation area 103b is not accumulated in the short time state (0 pieces) or 1 to the special figure reservation area 103b. When the oldest special figure hold is read out in a state where three special figure holds are accumulated, the production pattern and the variable display time are determined using the table B, and four special figure holds are stored in the special figure hold area 103b. When the oldest special figure hold is read out in a state in which the symbol is accumulated, the effect pattern and the variable display time are determined using the table A.

  The read special figure hold is erased from the special figure hold area 103b, but the special figure hold is read out in a state where four special figure holds are accumulated in the special figure hold area 103b in the short-time state. Since the number of the special figure hold at the time of the next reading becomes 4 by accumulating the fourth special figure hold again while changing the symbol at 12, the main circuit 100 (decision means) Thus, the effect pattern is determined using the table A (no variation time shortening), and the probability that the effect pattern having a long variation display time is determined increases.

  However, even if a ball is fired toward the starting port 21 to collect the fourth special figure hold, the winning port 22 is also located on the flow path L that leads the ball toward the starting port 21, The ball does not necessarily win the start opening 21. In other words, the timing for winning a prize at the start port 21 becomes irregular, the number of special figure holds changes according to the progress of the game, and the player's advantage changes according to the progress of the game. Will increase.

  As described above, the payout rate is greater than 1 in the short time state. For this reason, when the effect pattern is determined using the table A (no variation time shortening), the symbol variation time becomes longer than when the effect pattern is determined using the table B (with the variation time shortening). , Can increase the holding ball well. As a result, even if the success / failure result after the long symbol variation time is lost, the number of holding balls increases during that time, so that the player's frustration can be effectively eliminated.

  On the other hand, the special figure hold is read out in the state where four special figure reservations are accumulated in the special figure reservation area 103b in the short-time state, and the fourth special figure is again displayed while the liquid crystal display device 12 is changing the symbol. If the figure hold cannot be accumulated, the number of special figure hold at the time of the next reading is 3, so that the main circuit 100 (determination means) uses the table B (with variable time reduction). An effect pattern is determined, and the probability that an effect pattern with a short variation display time is determined increases. In this case, it is difficult to increase the number of balls, which is disadvantageous for the player.

  Next, according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 6, the specific process of the characteristic part of the present Example 1 performed with the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. Note that the program shown in the flowchart of FIG. 6 is stored in the ROM 102 of the main circuit 100, and is configured to be repeatedly executed by the CPU 101 of the main circuit 100 at a predetermined timing.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the special figure reading process. If the special figure hold is stored in the special figure holding area 103b (S1: Yes), the main circuit 100 (reading means) refers to the big hit flag in the big hit state flag area 103d and is not in the big hit state (big hit state flag). = 0), on the condition that the special figure is not changing (S2: Yes, S3: No), the oldest special figure hold is read (S4). In addition, when special figure reservation is not memorize | stored in the special figure reservation area | region 103b (S1: No), when it is a big hit state (big hit state flag = 1, S2: No), when the special figure is changing (S3) : Yes), the special figure reading process is immediately terminated.

  The main circuit 100 (appropriateness determination means) compares the read special figure random number value with special figure hold with the hit value set in the special figure determination table according to the gaming state, and determines that it is a win if they match. A lottery process is performed (S5).

  The main circuit 100 (determining means) refers to the time-short state flag in the time-short state flag area 103c, is in the normal state (time-short state flag = 0) (S6: Yes), and the number of special figure pending at the time of reading is 0. If it is ˜2 (S7: Yes), using the table A in the effect lottery table, the effect pattern and the variable display time corresponding to the read-out result of special figure hold are determined (S8, see FIG. 5). . After the process of step S8, the main circuit 100 (special figure fluctuation executing means) executes the special figure fluctuation process (S9).

  On the other hand, the main circuit 100 (determining means) is in a normal state (short-time state flag = 0) (S6: Yes), and if the number of special figure hold at the time of reading is 3 to 4 (S7: No) Then, using the table B in the effect lottery table, the effect pattern and the variable display time corresponding to the read result of the special figure hold are determined (S10, see FIG. 5).

  When the main circuit 100 (determining means) refers to the time-short state flag in the time-short state flag region 103c after the execution of step S5, it is in the time-short state (time-short state flag = 1) (S6: No) and is read If the number of the special figure hold is four (S11: Yes), the effect pattern and the variable display time corresponding to the read result of the special figure hold result are determined using the table A in the effect lottery table ( S12, see FIG. 5).

  On the other hand, if the number of special figure reservations at the time of reading is 0 to 3 (S11: No), it corresponds to the read result of special figure holding using table B in the effect lottery table. The effect pattern and the variable display time are determined (S13, see FIG. 5).

  As described above, in the first embodiment, the variable display time differs depending on the number of special figure reservations stored in the special figure reservation area 103b (storage means) in the short time state (specific state), The longer variable display time is determined when the number is 4 (upper limit number) than when the number is 0 to 3 (predetermined number out of the upper limit number). As a result, the starting port 21 and the winning port 22 are provided on the same flow path L1, and it is not possible to aim only at the starting port 21, but the timing of winning the starting port 21 is irregular, but the number of special figure reservations Can be maintained at 4 (upper limit), the number of holding balls can be increased sufficiently and the interest of the game is enhanced.

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In the first embodiment, the start port 21 and the winning port 22 are arranged so as to be close to each other on the same flow path L. Instead, for example, as shown in FIG. In addition to the case where the opening 22 is spaced apart on the same flow path L, the starting port 21 and the winning port 22 are arranged on a path branched from the flow path L or on an extension line of the flow path L. Even if it comprises, the interest of a game can be heightened similarly to the said Example 1. FIG. Further, the starting port 21 may be a variable winning device similar to the winning port 22, or the ball may be paid out depending on the winning at the starting port 21.

  In the first embodiment, etc., the start opening 21 and the winning opening 22 are provided. Instead, for example, as shown in FIG. 8, the start opening 21 is omitted and an opening / closing member 22a ′ is provided. The winning opening 22 'may be configured to have the function of the start opening 21. The control block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment is shown in FIG. 9, except that the winning detector 132 (see FIG. 2) provided in the first embodiment is omitted. The configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment.

  In the second embodiment, the number of prize balls to be paid out when winning the winning opening 22 'can be set to, for example, five. As in the first embodiment, it is assumed that the launching device 124 is set to fire 100 balls per minute, and the winning opening 22 'is awarded an average of 6 times per minute in a normal state. In the state, it is set to win 35 times on average per minute.

  Therefore, the payout rate in the normal state is (6 × 5) / 100 = 30%, and the payout rate in the short-time state is (35 × 5) / 100 = 175%. Therefore, the longer the time-short state is (the longer the symbol variation display time is), the more balls are held, which is advantageous to the player. According to the second embodiment, the same effect as the first embodiment can be obtained.

  In the first and second embodiments, if the number of special figure reservations at the time when the main circuit 100 (determination means) reads special figure reservations in the special figure reservation area 103b is 0 to 3, the effect lottery table Among them, Table B (with variable display time reduction) is used to determine the production pattern and the variable display time corresponding to the read-out result of the special figure hold, but the special figure when the variable display time is shortened The number of holds may not be all 0 to 3, but may be a part thereof.

  In the first and second embodiments, when the number of special figure reservations is four when the special figure reservation area 103b is read out from the special figure reservation area 103b in the short-time state, the symbol fluctuation display time is not shortened and read out. When the number of special figure holds at the time of 0 to 3 was reduced, the display time of the fluctuation of the symbol was shortened. However, when the number of special figure holds was 4, the special figure hold was averaged. Since the variable display time should be longer than the average variable display time when the special figure hold is read out when the number of special figure hold is 0 to 3, for example, when the number of special figure hold is 0 to 3 Instead of shortening the variable display time when reading the special figure hold, the variable display time when reading the special figure hold may be extended when the number of special figure hold is four. In addition, when the number of special figure hold is 0-3, the fluctuation display time when reading special figure hold is shortened, and the change when special figure hold is read when the number of special figure hold is four The display time may be extended.

  In the first embodiment, the start winning opening that becomes the trigger for starting the big hit lottery process by the main circuit 100 (lottery means) is configured by only the start opening 21, but instead, for example, as shown in FIG. A plurality of start winning ports may be provided such as the start port 21A and the second start port 21B.

  The first start opening 21A is a start winning opening where balls can always be won. On the other hand, the second starting port 21B is a variable that exhibits an open state in which the ball is easy to win and a closed state in which it is difficult to win (including a setting mode in which the ball cannot be won) according to the opening / closing operation of the rotating blade piece 21a. Consists of winning devices. The second start port 21B is provided on a second flow down path L2 different from the first flow down path L1 that guides the balls flowing down the game area 3a in the direction of the first start port 21A. The balls flowing down the first flow path L1 are easy to win the first start port 21A by a known first path forming member such as a nail N provided in the game area 3a, and flow down the second flow path L2. The balls are configured to easily win the second starting port 21B by a known second path forming member such as a nail N provided in the game area 3a.

  A part of the display area (for example, the lower area) of the liquid crystal display device 12 is a first special chart for displaying a first special figure hold (for example, a maximum of four) based on winning in the first starting port 21A. It is assigned to the hold display section 13A and the second special figure hold display section 13B for displaying the second special figure hold (for example, a maximum of four pieces) based on the winning at the second start port 21B.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 11, the main circuit 100 includes balls from a first start prize detector 131A attached to the first start opening 21A and a second start prize detector 131B attached to the second start opening 21B. Each detection signal is input. Further, in the RAM 103 (storage means), for example, as shown in FIG. 12, the count value (random number value) extracted from the random number counter 103a at the timing when the winning to the first starting port 21A is detected is stored in the first special feature. The first special figure holding area 103b1 stored as the figure hold and the count value (random number) extracted from the random number counter 103a at the timing when the winning to the second starting port 21B is detected are stored as the second special figure hold. A second special figure holding area 103b2 is provided. Other configurations are the same as those of the first embodiment.

  Next, the flow of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 in the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The main circuit 100 executes the usual lottery process in the same manner as in the first embodiment. In this case, if the result of the ordinary figure is correct, the LED of the ordinary figure display unit 25 is turned on when the fluctuation time (30 seconds in the normal state and 1 second in the short time state) has elapsed, and the electric chew solenoid 142 is turned on. Energize to open the electric chute of the second start port 21B.

  A ball wins the first start opening 21A, and the main circuit 100 (payout means) pays out balls (for example, 3 balls) to the payout control circuit 112 in response to detection of the ball by the first start win detector 131A. To instruct. The main circuit 100 (first lottery means) extracts the current value from the random number counter 103a for the special figure if the number of special figure reservations stored in the first special figure reservation area 103b1 of the RAM 103 is three or less. The extracted special figure random value is stored in the first special figure reservation area 103b1 as special figure reservation.

  On the other hand, a ball wins the second start opening 21B, and the main circuit 100 (payout means) pays a ball (for example, 10 pieces) to the payout control circuit 112 in response to the detection of the ball by the second start win detector 131B. Instruct them to put out. That is, the specification is such that when the ball is won at the second starting port 21B, the number of balls is increased compared to when the ball is won at the first starting port 21A. The main circuit 100 (second lottery means) extracts the current value from the special figure random number counter 103a if the number of special figure reservations stored in the second special figure reservation area 103b2 of the RAM 103 is three or less. The extracted special figure random value is stored in the second special figure reservation area 103b2 as special figure reservation.

  When the main circuit 100 (reading means) can start a change in a new special figure (when the special figure is not changing and not being a big hit), the first special figure hold area 103b1 stores the first special figure hold. If the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold area 103b2, the special figure hold is read out in the stored order, and if the read special figure hold is the first special figure hold, the second special figure hold is read. It erases from the 1st special figure reservation area 103b1, if it is the 2nd special figure reservation, it erases from the 2nd special figure reservation area 103b2. At this time, when the special figure hold is stored in both the first special figure hold area 103b1 and the second special figure hold area 103b2, the first special figure hold is preferentially read.

  The main circuit 100 (appropriate determination means) compares the read special figure random number value of the first or second special figure hold with the hit value set in the special figure determination table, and determines that it is a win if they match. The correct / incorrect determination process is executed. The special figure winning probability in the success / failure determination process is set to the same value regardless of the special figure holding type (first or second).

  The main circuit 100 (determining means) wins the first start port 21A (0 pieces) in a state where the special figure reservation is not accumulated in the second special figure reservation area 103b2 in the normal state, or the first special figure. When reading the oldest first special figure hold in a state where one or two first special figure hold is accumulated in the hold area 103b1, the effect pattern and the variable display time are determined using the table A shown in FIG. When determining and reading out the oldest first special figure hold in a state where 3 to 4 special figure reservations are accumulated in the first special figure reservation area 103b1, use the table B shown in FIG. And the variable display time is determined.

  The main circuit 100 (determining means) wins the first start port 21A in a state where the special figure reservation is not accumulated in the second special figure reservation area 103b2 in the short time state (0 pieces), or the first special figure. When reading the oldest first special figure hold in a state where 1 to 4 first special figure hold is accumulated in the hold area 103b1, the effect pattern and the variable display time are determined using the table A shown in FIG. decide. In other words, when the variable display of the symbol based on the first special figure hold is performed in the short time state, the variable display time is not shortened.

  On the other hand, the main circuit 100 (determining means) wins the second start port 21B in a state where the special figure reservation is not accumulated in the first special figure reservation area 103b1 in the normal state (0 pieces), or the second special figure. When reading the oldest second special figure hold in a state where 1 to 4 second special figure hold is accumulated in the hold area 103b2, the effect pattern and the variable display time are calculated using the table A shown in FIG. decide.

  The main circuit 100 (determining means) wins the second start port 21B in a state where the special figure reservation is not accumulated in the first special figure reservation area 103b1 in the time-saving state (0 pieces), and the second special figure. When reading the oldest second special figure hold in a state where 1 to 4 second special figure hold is accumulated in the hold area 103b2, the effect pattern and the variable display time are set using the table B shown in FIG. decide. In other words, when the variable display of the symbol based on the second special figure hold is performed in the short time state, the variable display time is shortened.

  With such a configuration, one or more first special figure reservations are always stored in the first special figure reservation area 103b1 in the time-short state, so that the main circuit 100 (determination means) causes the table A (no variation time reduction). The effect pattern is determined using the, and the probability that the effect pattern having a long variation display time is determined increases.

  Next, the payout rate in the normal state and the short time state in the third embodiment will be described. As in the first embodiment, for example, it is assumed that the launching device 124 is set to fire 100 balls per minute. Also, the first starting port 21A (the number of winning balls: 3) wins an average of 6 times per minute, and the second starting port 21B (the number of winning balls: 10) does not win in the normal state, and the time is shortened. Then, it is assumed that it is set to win 30 times per minute on average.

Therefore, the payout rate in the normal state is (6 × 3) / 100 = 18%, and the payout rate in the short-time state is assumed that the ball is fired only toward the second start port 21B.
(30 × 10) / 100 = 300%. Therefore, the payout rate is greater than 1 (= 100%) during the short time state, which is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal state. That is, in the short-time state, the number of balls paid out with respect to the number of balls flowing down the second flow down path L2 is set to be higher than the number of balls paid out with respect to the number of balls flowing down the first flow down path L1. While firing one or more first special figure reservations in one special figure reservation area 103b1 and firing balls toward the first flow path L1, many balls are fired toward the second flow path L2 ( By right-handing), it is possible to increase the holding balls well.

  Next, according to the flowchart shown in FIG. 14, the specific process of the characteristic part of the present Example 3 performed with the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. The same processes as those in the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and in the following description, processes different from those in the flowchart shown in FIG. 5 will be mainly described.

  After executing the processing of steps S1 to S3 as in the first embodiment, if the first special figure hold is stored in the first special figure hold area 103b1 (S21: Yes), the time is short (short time). With the condition flag = 1) as a condition (S6: No), using the table A in the effect lottery table, the effect pattern and the variable display time corresponding to the read special map hold result (S4, S5) are determined. (See S22, FIG. 5).

  If it is not in the time-short state (time-short state flag = 0, S6: Yes), if the number of special figure hold at the time of reading is 0 to 2 (S7: Yes), use table A in the effect lottery table. Then, the effect pattern and the variation display time corresponding to the read / hindered result of the special figure hold are determined (S8, refer to FIG. 5), and if the number of special figure hold at the time of the read is 3 to 4 (S7: No), using the table B in the effect lottery table, the effect pattern and the variable display time corresponding to the read-out result of special figure hold are determined (S10, see FIG. 5).

  On the other hand, when the first special figure hold area is not stored in the first special figure hold area 103b1, but the second special figure hold is stored in the second special figure hold area 103b2 (S21: No), the time is shortened. On condition that it is in a state (short-time state flag = 1) (S26: No), using the table B in the effect lottery table, the effect pattern corresponding to the read / uncheck result (S24, S25) of the special figure hold The variable display time is determined (S28, see FIG. 5).

  If it is not in the short-time state (short-time state flag = 0, S26: Yes), the effect pattern and the variable display time corresponding to the read result of the special figure hold result are determined using the table A in the effect lottery table ( S27, see FIG. 5).

  As described above, in the third embodiment, the first special figure reservation area 103b1 (storage means) is stored in the first special figure reservation area 103b1 (storage means) in the short time state (specific state), and the second special figure reservation area 103b2 (storage means). ) Stores the second special figure hold, the first special figure hold is read from the first special figure hold area 103b1 preferentially, and the second special figure hold is read. A long variable display time is determined. As a result, the player moves down the second special flow to win the second start port 21B while accumulating the first special figure hold in the first special figure hold area 103b1 so that the first special figure hold is not read and digested. If the ball is not fired toward the path L2, the number of balls cannot be increased effectively. In other words, the degree of technical intervention is higher than in the first and second embodiments, and the interest of the game is further enhanced accordingly.

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In the third embodiment, the first start port 21A is configured as a normally open start winning port. Instead, for example, the first start port 21A is configured as a variable winning device similar to the second start port 21B. The winning probability for the first start port 21A may be increased during the short-time state. Moreover, you may comprise so that a ball may be paid out by the winning to 21 A of 1st start openings.

  In the third embodiment, when the first special figure hold area 103b1 is read out from the first special figure hold area 103b1 in the short time state, the variable display time is not shortened, and the second special figure hold area 103b2 is used. In the case of reading, the variable display time is shortened. However, the average variable display time when the first special figure hold is read may be longer than the average variable display time when the second special figure hold is read. Therefore, for example, instead of shortening the variable display time when reading the second special figure hold area 103b2 from the second special figure hold area 103b2, the variable display time when reading the first special figure hold area 103b1 is used. You may make it extend. Further, after shortening the variable display time when reading the second special figure hold from the second special figure hold area 103b2, the variable display time when reading the first special figure hold from the first special figure hold area 103b1 is extended. You may make it do.

  In the first to third embodiments, the time reduction state indicates that the number of symbol fluctuations reaches a predetermined number (for example, 70 times), the lottery result of the lottery process executed for each symbol fluctuation is out of date, or a new The winning of the jackpot is continued until whichever comes first, but the lottery result of the lottery process executed every time the symbol changes reaches the predetermined number of times (for example, 70 times) It is good also as a structure which continues until at least one of the conditions of deviance is satisfied. In addition, the time-short state is not limited to the case that occurs after the big hit, but may be appropriately generated by a lottery process or the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 3 Game board 3a Game area 12 Liquid crystal display device (display means)
13 Special figure hold display part 13A First special figure hold display part 13B Second special figure hold display part 21 Start winning port 21A First start winning port 21B Second start winning port 22, 22 'Winning port 23 Large winning port 100 Main Circuit (lottery means (first lottery means, second lottery means), storage means, read-out means, success / failure determination means, specific state generation means, specific state end means, determination means)
103b Special figure reservation area (storage means)
103b1 first special figure reservation area (storage means)
103b2 second special figure reservation area (storage means)
142 Electric Chu Solenoid (drive means)
L, L1, L2 Downstream

Claims (3)

A starting point where a ball flowing down the game area can win,
A prize opening comprised of a variable winning device in which a ball flowing down the game area exhibits an open state in which an easy winning is achieved and a closed state in which a winning is difficult;
A path forming member that forms a flow path for guiding balls flowing down the game area in the direction of the start port and the winning port;
A payout means for paying out a ball in accordance with at least winning in the winning opening;
Lottery means for executing lottery processing in response to winning at the start opening;
Storage means capable of storing a lottery result by the lottery means up to a predetermined upper limit number as special figure hold;
Reading means for reading the special figure hold stored in the storage means one by one in the order stored;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the special figure hold read by the reading unit;
Display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and displaying the stop, and displaying whether or not the special figure hold is read by the reading means by a combination of symbols when the stop display is performed;
Driving means for switching the variable prize-winning device from a closed state to an open state according to establishment of a predetermined opening condition;
A specific state in which the payout rate is greater than 1 by increasing the probability of establishment of the release condition and / or by increasing the time during which the variable winning device is in an open state with respect to the establishment of the release condition once. Specific state generating means for generating
That the number of symbol variations by the display means has reached a predetermined number, or that the lottery result of the lottery process executed for each symbol variation to determine whether or not to maintain the specific state is out of place. Specific state ending means for ending the specific state as a condition;
In accordance with the determination result by the success / failure determination unit and the number of special figure suspensions stored in the storage unit, the symbol variation display time in the display unit is determined. In the specific state, the storage unit stores Determining means for determining a variable display time when the number of stored special figure suspension is less than the upper limit number and the upper limit number is longer than the predetermined number;
A pachinko gaming machine characterized by comprising:   The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the start opening is omitted, and the winning opening is configured to also serve as the start opening. A first start opening through which a ball flowing down the game area can win,
A second starting port configured with a variable winning device in which a ball flowing down the game area exhibits an open state in which winning is easy and a closed state in which winning is difficult;
A first path forming member that forms a first flow path that is most easily awarded to the first start port;
A second flow path forming member that forms a second flow path that is different from the first flow path and that is most easily awarded to the second start port;
A payout means for paying out a ball in accordance with at least a winning at the second start opening;
First lottery means for executing lottery processing in response to winning at the first start opening;
A second lottery means for executing a lottery process in response to winning in the second start opening;
Storage means capable of storing each special figure hold up to a predetermined upper limit number, with the lottery result by the first lottery means being the first special figure hold, the lottery result by the second lottery means being the second special figure hold,
The special figure hold stored in the storage means is read one by one, and when both the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold are stored, the first special figure hold is read preferentially. Reading means;
A determination unit for determining whether or not the special figure hold read by the reading unit;
Display means for variably displaying a plurality of symbols, and displaying the stop, and displaying whether or not the special figure hold is read by the reading means by a combination of symbols when the stop display is performed;
Driving means for switching the variable prize-winning device from a closed state to an open state according to establishment of a predetermined opening condition;
A specific state in which the payout rate is greater than 1 by increasing the probability of establishment of the release condition and / or by increasing the time during which the variable winning device is in an open state with respect to the establishment of the release condition once. Specific state generating means for generating
Condition that the number of symbol variations by the display means has reached a predetermined number, or that the lottery result of the lottery process executed for each symbol variation to determine whether or not to maintain the specific state is out of place Specific state ending means for ending the specific state;
The variable display time of the symbol on the display means is determined according to the determination result by the success / failure determination means and whether the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold is stored in the storage means. In the specific state, when the special figure hold read by the reading means is the first special figure hold, the variable display time is longer than that when the special figure hold is the second special figure hold. Determining means for determining,
In the specific state, the payout means pays the balls such that the payout balls for the number of balls flowing down the second flow path is higher than the payout balls for the balls flowing down the first flow path. A pachinko machine characterized by being put out.

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