JP2013059518A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a Pachinko game machine capable of lasting a motivation of a player for continuing a game even when no jackpot that enables a large quantity of prize balls to be acquired is generated for a long period of time.SOLUTION: The Pachinko game machine includes: a picture pattern controlling means that variably displays a picture pattern on the basis of a starting memory and thereafter displays stopping; a prizing game controlling means that actuates a jackpot opening to open when the picture pattern is displayed for stopping at a winning embodiment; a starting memory holding means that stores and holds an unused starting memory; and a retaining displaying means that displays retaining signals being the same number as the number of the starting memory that the starting memory holding means stores and holds. The Pachinko game machine is provided with a picture pattern variation counting means that counts the number of execution of a picture pattern forming process, and resets the counted value when the picture pattern is stopped and displayed at the winning embodiment of a predetermined kind or all the kinds, so that the displaying embodiment of the retaining signals 35a-35d that the retaining displaying means displays can be changed in accordance with the counted value of the picture pattern variation counting means.

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that displays the same number of reserved signs as the number of undigested start-up memories.

  Pachinko machines that perform a series of symbol generation processes to stop and display symbols after a winning entry at the start opening, and to open a specific winning opening when stopped in a winning manner are widely known Yes. Specifically, in a conventional pachinko gaming machine, a lottery is performed when a game ball wins at a start opening (special start opening), and a start memory (special storage) which is a lottery data for determining a special symbol change / stop display mode, etc. Start memory) is generated. During the game, the symbol generation process is repeated by sequentially digesting the generated special start memory. Then, as a result of the symbol generation process, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a predetermined winning manner, it becomes a winning (big hit), and the game proceeds to a special gaming state in which the big winning opening is repeatedly opened. In a special gaming state, it is usually possible to obtain a large number of winning balls by winning a big prize opening. Therefore, the big hit that triggers the special gaming state is the most important factor that leads to a game victory.

  Further, in such a pachinko gaming machine, the number of undigested special start-up memories stored and held is notified to the player by displaying the same number of reserved signs (for example, Patent Document 1). The hold sign is represented by a lighted LED lamp or a symbol displayed on the image display. Normally, the hold sign is displayed in a row to correspond to each undigested special start-up memory. More specifically, the hold indicator is displayed so as to correspond to the special start memory having a higher digestion rank as it is displayed at the head of the column. Each time a special start memory is generated, the hold indicator is displayed at the end of the column. Each time the special start-up memory is exhausted, the top hold indicator is erased and the remaining hold indicator is displayed to shift to the top side.

  Moreover, in many of these pachinko machines, the hold sign is not only informing the number of undigested special start memories, but depending on the display mode, the contents of the special start memories are indicated to the player before the start of the symbol generation process. It can be foreseen. For example, when three reserved signs are displayed in a normal manner (for example, white symbols) and a fourth reserved sign is displayed in a predetermined foreseeable manner (for example, red symbols), from that time point There is known a configuration in which big hits occur more frequently than usual in the fourth symbol generation process.

  In recent years, models with two special starting points have appeared. In such a pachinko gaming machine, a special start memory is generated when a game ball passes through one of the special start ports, and a symbol generation process is sequentially executed based on each special start memory. In such a pachinko gaming machine, the special start memory is distinguished and stored for each special start port. That is, the special start memory generated with the first special start opening prize is stored in the first storage area with a predetermined number as the upper limit, and the special start memory generated with the second special start opening prize is A predetermined number is stored as the upper limit in the second storage area. In such a configuration, the number of special start memories stored and held in each storage area is configured to be notified in a distinguishable manner by displaying holding signs at different positions on the front surface of the aircraft (for example, patents). Reference 2).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 08-234224 JP 2010-125243 A

  By the way, whether or not it is a big hit, that is, whether or not the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner is a probability determined by lottery, and may be a big hit with a small number of symbol generation processes. However, even if the symbol generation process is repeated many times, it may not be a big hit. A player plays a game aiming to obtain a large amount of prize balls by generating a big hit, but usually, if the big hit does not occur for a long time, the willingness of the game will decline, and eventually the game will be given up with the big hit. Will stop.

  The present invention has been made in view of the present situation, and even when a hit with a large number of prize balls does not occur for a long time, the player's willingness to play can be maintained for a relatively long time, and the operating rate can be improved. The purpose is to provide pachinko machines.

  The present invention provides a symbol display device for displaying a symbol, a starting port provided with a ball detecting means for detecting winning of a game ball, and the ball detecting unit of the starting port detects the game ball, thereby detecting the game ball. A start memory generation means for generating a start memory for determining the display mode of the display, and a series of symbol generation processes in which the symbol display is variably displayed on the symbol display device and then stopped by sequentially digesting the start memory The symbol control means for executing the start memory storage means for storing and holding the start memory generated by the start memory generating means up to a predetermined upper limit number until it is digested by the symbol control means, When the stop display is made, the game control means for opening the specific winning opening, and the same number of holding signs as the number of the starting memories stored and held by the starting memory holding means are held signs arranged on the front of the body. In a pachinko gaming machine comprising a hold display means for displaying on a display device, the number of executions of the symbol generation process is counted, and the count value is reset when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific type or all types of hit mode. The pachinko gaming machine includes a symbol variation counting unit, and the hold display unit changes a display mode of the hold sign according to a count value of the symbol variation counting unit. Here, changing the display mode of the hold sign indicates, for example, changing the shape, color, or size of the hold sign or switching between the constant display and the blinking display.

  As described above, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the hold indicator not only indicates the number of start memories stored and held, but also predicts to some extent the contents of the start memory that has not been digested depending on the display mode. It is something to be made. For this reason, in such a configuration, by changing the display mode of the hold sign, it is possible to give the player an impression that some change has occurred regarding the undigested start-up memory inside the pachinko gaming machine. . The symbol variation counting means according to the present invention counts the number of times the symbol generation process is executed from the time when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific type or all types of hit mode. Based on the count value of the counting means, it is not easy to hit, and the display mode of the hold sign can be changed in a time when the player abandons continuation of the game. Therefore, in the present invention, by giving an impression that the contents of the start-up memory have improved at an appropriate timing, it is possible to make the player feel that "If you continue playing a little more, you will win" This makes it possible for the player to play the game for a longer time.

  Note that with conventional pachinko machines, depending on the model, it is not possible to obtain a large amount of prize balls for every big hit, and depending on the manner of hitting special symbols, the big prize opening is opened only for a short time, Some transition to a special gaming state in which almost no prize balls can be obtained. When the present invention is applied to such a model, in the case of a big hit where almost no winning ball can be obtained, the count value of the symbol variation counting means is not reset, and only in a big hit (a specific winning mode) where a large amount of winning balls can be obtained. It is desirable to reset the count value of the symbol variation counting means. This is because a jackpot that hardly obtains a prize ball is less important for a player than a jackpot that can win a lot of prize balls.

  In the present invention, the hold display means includes a plurality of types of hold sign display modes having different display forms of the hold signs, and when the count value of the symbol variation counting means reaches a predetermined hold sign change count, A configuration is proposed in which the display mode of all the reserved signs is changed by switching the sign display mode. In such a configuration, when the predetermined number of holding sign changes is reached, not all of the holding signs are displayed, but the display forms of all the holding signs displayed on the holding sign display device are changed. The mode will continue until the next holding sign display mode is switched. For this reason, according to this structure, a player's willingness to play can be continuously stimulated not temporarily.

  Further, in the present invention, the hold display means comprises a plurality of types of hold sign display modes having different display sizes of the hold signs, and when the count value of the symbol variation counting means reaches a predetermined number of changes to the hold sign, A configuration is proposed in which the display size of each holding sign is enlarged by switching the holding sign display mode. In such a configuration, it is possible to intuitively give the player an impression that the contents of the start memory have improved by enlarging the display size of the hold sign.

  Further, in the present invention, the hold display means additionally displays the hold sign together with the generation of the start memory, and erases it when the start memory is digested, so that the start memory holding means stores and holds each hold sign. In addition, the hold display means relates to a symbol generation process in which the count value of the symbol variation counting means is the specified number of times based on the count value of the symbol variation counting means. A configuration is proposed in which the hold sign corresponding to the start-up memory is displayed with characters indicating that it is the specified number of times. In such a configuration, it is possible not only to change the holding sign, but also to notify the player that the number of times the symbol generation process has been performed is the specified number of times using the holding sign, The player's willingness to challenge can be strongly stimulated.

  As described above, according to the present invention, by changing the display mode of the holding sign in accordance with the count value of the symbol variation counting means, the player's game can be determined at the timing when the player gives up the game. It is possible to stimulate motivation. Therefore, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention allows a player to play a game for a relatively long period of time compared to the conventional configuration, and can improve the operating rate of the gaming machine.

1 is a perspective view of a pachinko gaming machine 1. FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 10. 3 is an enlarged view of a center case 13. FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the control circuit which controls a game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the holding | maintenance label | marker 35a. It is explanatory drawing which shows another display mode of the holding | maintenance label | markers 35a and 37. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows another display mode of the holding | maintenance label | markers 35a-35d. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the main process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the display mode of the holding | maintenance label | marker 35b, 35c, 36a-36d which concerns on Example 2. FIG.

  Embodiments of the present invention are described according to the following examples. In the pachinko machines of the following embodiments, there are two types of symbols, special symbols and normal symbols, and “special symbols” correspond to “symbols” according to the present invention. The “special symbol display device” and “special start memory” relating to the special symbol correspond to the “symbol display device” and “start memory” according to the present invention, respectively. Further, the “big prize opening” that is opened when the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner corresponds to the “specific prize opening” according to the present invention.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 fixed to a game island facility (not shown) and a gaming machine main body 3 that covers a front opening of the outer frame 2. The gaming machine body 3 includes a front frame 5 in which a game board 10 is attached to a substantially circular opening at the upper center, and one side edge of the front frame 5 opens and closes to the outer frame 2 via hinge members 4 and 4. It is pivotally possible. Further, the front frame 5 is provided with a glass plate 6 that covers the game board 10. In addition, an upper tray 7 and a lower tray 8 are arranged vertically in the lower part of the front frame 5, and a firing handle 9 is disposed on the right side of the lower tray 8.

  FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 10. A substantially circular game area 12 is defined by a guide rail 11 on the front surface of the game board 10. In the center of the game area 12, a center case 13 incorporating various game members is disposed. FIG. 3 is a front view of the center case 13 disposed in the center of the game area 12. An image display 14 is assembled to the center case 13. The image display 14 includes a liquid crystal display, a CRT display, or the like, and various effect images are displayed on the display screen 18 thereof. Further, as will be described later, the hold sign according to the present invention is also displayed on the display screen 18 of the image display 14.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of LEDs (light emitting diodes) are arranged side by side below the image display 14. Among these LEDs, the central four are the special symbol display device 15, the right two are the normal symbol display device 16, and the left four are the normal starting memory number display device 17.

  The normal symbol display device 16 displays a normal symbol according to the lighting mode of the LED. When a game ball passes through a normal starting port 19 to be described later, the normal symbols are changed by sequentially blinking the LEDs, and then the normal symbols are stopped and displayed in a state where any one of the LEDs is lit. The mode in which only the left LED is lit is set to the hit mode, and the mode in which the left and right LEDs are lit is set to the lost mode. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a normal start gate 21 having a normal start port 19 is provided on the left side of the center case 13. When a game ball passes through the normal start port 19, the normal start gate 21 is provided. The ball detection switch outputs a ball detection signal, thereby generating a start memory (normal start memory) related to the normal symbol. Then, the normal symbol is changed and stopped by digesting the normal start memory.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the normal start memory number display device 17 is composed of four LEDs, and notifies the number of unstarted normal start memories according to the number of lit LEDs. That is, when n normal start memories are reserved, n of the four LEDs are lit from the left, and every time one normal start memory is consumed, The right LED goes off.

  The special symbol display device 15 displays a special symbol according to the lighting mode of the LED. As will be described later, the special symbol display device 15 changes each special symbol by blinking each LED according to a predetermined trigger, and then stops and displays the special symbol in a state in which any LED is lit. In this embodiment, the mode in which the rightmost LED is lit is set as the loss mode, and the mode in which any of the other LEDs is lit is set as the hit mode, and any special symbol is stopped and displayed in the hit mode. If this happens, it becomes a so-called “big hit” and shifts to a special gaming state described later.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an ordinary electric accessory 23 having a special start port 20 is disposed immediately below the center case 13. The ordinary electric accessory 23 includes an opening / closing wing piece 24. The opening / closing blade 24 is driven by a solenoid (not shown), and when the normal symbol display device 16 stops and displays the normal symbol in a hit state, it is driven to a position where it expands for a predetermined time and the special start port 20 The opening degree is expanded for a predetermined time. When the game ball passes through the special start port 20, a ball detection switch (ball detection means) built in the ordinary electric accessory 23 outputs a ball detection signal, and the special symbol display device 15 is based on the ball detection signal. The special symbol of will begin to fluctuate.

  A special electric accessory 26 having a big prize opening 25 is disposed immediately below the ordinary electric accessory 23 and immediately above the out port 30. The special electric accessory 26 includes a horizontally-long rectangular opening / closing piece 27, and the opening / closing piece 27 is controlled to be opened / closed by a built-in solenoid, whereby the special winning opening 25 is converted into an open state or a closed state. In addition, a ball detection switch for detecting a winning game ball is provided inside the special electric accessory 26.

  Further, a plurality of general winning devices 29 having a general winning opening 28 are arranged on both sides of the special electric accessory 26. When a game ball wins the general winning opening 28, a ball built in the general winning device 29 is provided. The detection switch outputs a ball detection signal, and a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on the ball detection signal.

  Next, a basic game operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. The basic game operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is the same as that of the existing pachinko gaming machine, and thus detailed description thereof is omitted.

  In the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the normal gaming state (normal gaming state), depending on the probability variation gaming state where the winning probability of the special symbol is higher than the normal probability, and the special symbol hit (big hit) There are three gaming states, such as the special gaming state that is started.

  In the normal gaming state and the probability variation gaming state, when a game ball is launched from the launching device to the game area 12 of the game board 10 and the game ball passes through the special start port 20, a random number lottery is performed and a special start is performed. A memory is generated. This special start memory is random number data for determining a variation / stop pattern of a special symbol and an effect pattern during variation. Then, based on the generated special start-up memory, a series of symbol generation processes is performed in which the special symbols are displayed in a variable manner and then stopped and displayed. More specifically, in the symbol generation process, the variation of the special symbol (LED blinking) continues for about 2 to 60 seconds, and the special symbol is stopped and displayed for a certain time or longer after the variation. Here, if any special symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner, it becomes a big hit and shifts to a special gaming state described later. Usually, the design for presentation changes on the display screen 18 of the image display 14 in accordance with the change / stop of the special design, and the speaker and the decoration lamp operate in a predetermined manner.

  The special start memory generated by passing the special start opening 20 of the game ball can be stored and held up to four. The stored special start memory is used for the symbol generation process in order from the oldest, and is erased when the special start memory is digested by executing the symbol generation process.

Next, an outline of the variation mode of the normal symbol display device 16 in the normal game state and the probability variation game state will be described.
When the game ball passes through the normal start port 19, the two LEDs of the normal symbol display device 16 start blinking, and the normal symbol starts to fluctuate. On the other hand, when the game ball passes through the normal start port 19 while the normal symbol display device 16 is blinking or the normal electric accessory 23 is being opened, the LED of the normal start memory number display device 17 is additionally lit. The normal symbol stops changing when a predetermined time elapses, and is stopped and displayed in a hit mode or a lost mode. Then, when the stop display is made in the winning mode, the expansion operation of the ordinary electric accessory 23 is executed and the special starting port 20 is easily won. If the LED of the normal start memory number display device 17 is lit after the stop display of the normal symbol or after the opening operation of the normal electric accessory 23 ends, one LED is turned off and the normal symbol fluctuates again. Will start.

Next, the difference between the normal gaming state and the probability variation gaming state will be described.
The probability variation gaming state is a gaming state in which a special symbol is likely to hit with a higher probability than the probability of the normal gaming state. Specifically, the winning probability in the normal gaming state is 1/300, while the winning probability is 1/30 in the probability variation gaming state, so that the probability variation gaming state is ten times easier than the normal gaming state. I can say that. Further, in the probability variation gaming state, the average time for variably displaying the special symbol is shortened to half that of the normal gaming state, and the variation time of the normal symbol is also shortened compared to the normal gaming state. Further, in the probability variation gaming state, the winning probability of the normal symbol is higher than that in the normal gaming state, the time for the normal electric accessory 23 to be expanded is longer than in the normal gaming state, and the special start port 20 is longer. The time is expanded. In this way, in the probability variation gaming state, it becomes easier to win the special start port 20 by increasing the frequency and time of opening the ordinary electric accessory.

Next, the special game state will be described.
The special game state is a game state in which an open / close round in which the special winning opening 25 is opened and closed is executed a predetermined number of times, and as described above, one of the special symbols is stopped and displayed in a hit state in the normal game state or the probability variation game state. The game starts when a big win is reached, and when a predetermined number of opening and closing rounds are completed, the special gaming state is terminated, and a transition is made to the normal gaming state or the probability-changing gaming state. Here, there are two types of special game states: a 2R special game state with a short opening time of the special winning opening 25 and a 15R special game state with a long open time. More specifically, the 2R special game state is completed only by repeating the open / close round with an opening time of 0.2 seconds per time twice. In this 2R special game state, the chances of winning the winning prize opening 25 are extremely limited. On the other hand, the 15R special game state ends when the opening / closing round of 30 seconds per opening is repeated 15 times. In the 15R special game state, 100 or more winnings can be expected at the big winning opening 25, and the player can obtain a large amount of winning balls.

  Whether to shift to the 2R special game state or the 15R special game state is determined by the hit state of the special symbol. In other words, the special symbol hit mode is classified into “per 2R” and “per 15R”, and if the result of the symbol generation process is “stop per 2R”, the game shifts to the 2R special game state and “per 15R”. When the stop display is made, the state shifts to the 15R special game state. The special symbol hit mode is also classified into “normal hit” and “probable hit”. When it becomes “normal hit”, it shifts to the normal gaming state after the end of the special gaming state, and when it becomes “probable hit”, it shifts to the probability changed gaming state after the end of the special gaming state. That is, the special symbol hit mode is classified into four types according to whether it is “per 2R” or “per 15R”, and “normal hit” or “probable hit”.

  Next, a control circuit for controlling the game operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control board 60 constituting the microcomputer is provided with a board circuit for controlling the game operation and the like of the pachinko gaming machine. The main control board 60 performs overall control of the game, and a main control central control unit CPU is disposed on the board circuit. In this central control CPU for main control, a storage device ROM that stores an operation program used for arithmetic processing and a storage device RAM that can read and write necessary data at any time are unilaterally provided with information specifying addresses for reading and writing data. Are connected via an address bus (not shown) for transmitting data to and from a data bus (not shown) for exchanging data, and constitute a board circuit of the main control board 60. The storage device ROM stores various tables for determining a winning determination, a change / stop mode of a symbol, etc. with reference to a control program and a special start memory generated at the time of winning a special start port 20. .

  On the other hand, the storage device RAM is provided with a storage area for temporarily storing sphere detection signals from various sphere detection switches, a register area constituting various timers, random number counters, count counters, and a work area. It has been.

  Further, the board circuit of the main control board 60 is provided with a clock device (not shown) that outputs a predetermined clock pulse, and is connected to the main control central control unit CPU. The main control central processing unit CPU performs arithmetic processing in a time series by clock pulses at regular intervals, and sequentially executes a series of processing operations. A timer TM is also connected for counting time by counting clock pulses output from the clock device.

  Here, the central control unit CPU for main control and each central control unit CPU installed on each of the control boards 63 to 67 described later are an arithmetic unit coupled with an arithmetic unit (ALU) for processing predetermined data. These are constituted by a register for storing data to be inputted to and outputted from this arithmetic unit and a read instruction, a decoder for decoding the instruction, and the like.

  Each random number counter provided in the storage area of the storage device RAM of the main control board 60 will be described.

  The jackpot counter takes a value in the range of 0 to 299, and when the special start port 20 is won, the value of the jackpot counter at that time is extracted. Then, the extracted jackpot counter value is compared with a predetermined jackpot value. If the extracted jackpot counter value matches the jackpot value, it becomes “big jackpot (special symbol win)”, and it does not match It becomes "losing". Here, there are two types of predetermined jackpot values: a jackpot value “7, 11, 37, 87, 127, 177, 207, 233, 257, 273” at a high probability and a jackpot value “7” at a normal probability. In the normal gaming state, the jackpot counter value is compared with the jackpot value at the normal probability, whereas in the above-described probability changing gaming state, it is compared with the jackpot value at the high probability. That is, in the normal gaming state, the winning is made only when the extracted jackpot counter value is “7”, and in the probability changing gaming state, the extracted jackpot counter value is “7, 11, 37, 87, 127, 177, 207. , 233, 257, 273 "is won. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, the winning probability (hereinafter referred to as winning probability) is 1/300, and in the probability variation gaming state, the winning probability is 10/300 (= 1/30).

  Further, the symbol counter takes a value in the range of 0 to 9, and when the special start port 20 is won, the value of the symbol counter at that time is extracted. When the determination result of the jackpot counter value is “big hit”, the type of winning is determined depending on whether or not the extracted value of the extracted symbol counter matches a predetermined winning type determination value corresponding to the winning type. The Specifically, when the extracted symbol counter value is “0 to 4”, “normal hit” is determined, and when the extracted symbol counter value is “5 to 9”, “probable hit” is determined. It is determined. Further, when the extracted symbol counter value is an even number, it is determined as “per 2R”, and when the extracted symbol counter value is an odd number, it is determined as “per 15R”.

  In addition, when winning the special start opening 20, a reach counter for determining whether or not to perform a reach effect of the effect symbol on the image display 14, and a variation pattern of the special symbol or effect symbol are determined. A value is also extracted from the aspect counter. In this way, each counter value extracted from each counter in response to winning at the special start port 20 defines the variation pattern and stop symbol of the special symbol in the symbol generation process. Collected as a start memory and held in the start memory area of the storage device RAM, and erased when the symbol generation process is started based on the special start memory. Four special start memories can be stored in the start storage area. The number of special start memories stored in the start storage area is stored and held in the storage device RAM as the special start storage number P.

  The normal hit counter takes a value in the range of 0 to 30, and when the game ball passes through the normal start gate 21, the value of the normal hit counter at that time is extracted. The extracted normal hit counter value is compared with a predetermined hit value, and if the extracted normal hit counter value matches the corresponding value, it is internally “win (normal symbol win)”. If there is a discrepancy, it is “lost”.

  The symbol variation counter according to the present invention is provided in the storage area of the storage device RAM of the main control board 60. The symbol variation number counter is for counting the number of symbol generation process executions from the occurrence per 15R to the next 15R. Specifically, the symbol variation number counter stops and displays a special symbol. When the special symbol is stopped and displayed in a mode of 15R, it is reset. That is, this symbol variation counter constitutes “symbol variation counting means” according to the present invention.

  The board circuit of the main control board 60 is provided with an input port (not shown) and an output port (not shown) through which the main control central control unit CPU performs data communication with peripheral devices. The control commands from the main control board 60 are connected to the input ports of the symbol control board 63 and the effect control board 64 so as to be output in one direction. The input port of the main control board 60 is connected to the normal start gate 21, the ordinary electric accessory 23, the special electric accessory 26, the general winning device 29, and the like via the panel relay board 61. Then, every 2 ms, the main control board 60 checks the game ball detection state of each switch incorporated therein, and when there is a game ball detection, the ball detection signal is waveform-shaped by the waveform shaping circuit, and the main control center The information is input to the control device CPU and the information is stored in the storage device RAM. The main control board 60 is connected to the ordinary electric accessory 23, the special electric accessory 26, etc. via the panel relay board 61, and the main control central control unit CPU selects a predetermined condition. In such a case, the solenoids and motors built in these are operated.

  The symbol control board 63 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the special symbol display device 15 and the normal symbol display device 16. This circuit board circuit is used to cause the symbol control central control device CPU, which controls the lighting and blinking of the LEDs of the special symbol display device 15 and the normal symbol display device 16, to emit light according to a predetermined light emission mode. A storage device ROM that stores fixed data such as a light emission pattern, a storage device RAM that reads and writes necessary data, and an input port and an output port are connected to each other. The symbol control board 63 is a symbol control central control unit CPU that performs arithmetic processing on the control signal input from the main control board 60 via the input port, and sends predetermined optical data via the output port. The LEDs of the special symbol display device 15 and the normal symbol display device 16 are output to a symbol operation board provided with a driver for emitting light, and this symbol operation board lights and blinks the LEDs of each device.

  The production control board 64 is provided with a board circuit for comprehensively controlling the operation of the production apparatus such as the image display 14, the production lamp, and the speaker. This board circuit includes a storage device ROM in which fixed data relating to a variety of rendering modes is stored, a storage device RAM in which necessary data can be read and written, an input port, The output port is connected. An output port of the effect control board 64 is connected to an image control board 65 that controls the image display 14, a sound source control board 66 that controls a speaker, and a light source control board 67 that controls an effect by an LED lamp. When the control signal from the main control board 60 is input to the input port, the effect control board 64 performs arithmetic processing in the effect control central control unit CPU and executes the effect mode instructed by the control signal. The control signal is transmitted to the image control board 65, the sound source control board 66, and the light source control board 67.

  The image control board 65 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the display mode of the image display 14. In this circuit board, a central control unit CPU for image control that controls display mode is provided with a storage device ROM that stores fixed data such as operation programs and image data, and an area for reading and writing data such as a drawing area. The storage device RAM is connected to an input port and an output port. When the image control board 65 receives a signal related to the display of the effect image or the like from the effect control board 64, the image control board 65 performs arithmetic processing in the image control central control unit CPU, writes the required image data in the storage device RAM, and outputs one screen. Image data is created and output to the image display 14 via the output port, and an image related to the output image data is displayed on the display screen 18 of the image display 14.

  The sound source control board 66 is provided with a board circuit for controlling sound effects generated from the speakers. This circuit board includes a storage device ROM for storing fixed data such as operation programs and audio data, a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data, and an input port. And the output port are connected. When the sound source control board 66 receives a signal related to the output of the production voice or the like from the production control board 64, the sound source control board 66 develops and mixes the required audio data in the storage device RAM, sends it to the speaker, and outputs it from the speaker.

  The light source control board 67 is provided with a board circuit for controlling a number of effect lamps and the like disposed in the gaming machine main body 3. In this circuit board, fixed data such as an operation program and a light emission pattern for causing the effect lamp to emit light according to a predetermined light emission mode is stored in the central control unit CPU for controlling the light source for controlling lighting, blinking, etc. of the effect lamp. A storage device ROM, a storage device RAM that reads and writes necessary data, and an input port and an output port are connected to each other. The light source control board 67 is a central control unit CPU for controlling the light source, performs arithmetic processing on the control signal input from the above-described effect control board 64 through the input port, and supplies various effect lamps through the output port. Turn on and blink.

  In the above control circuit, the start memory generating means, the start memory holding means, and the winning game control means according to the present invention are mainly realized by the main control board 60. The symbol control means according to the present invention is mainly realized by the main control board 60 and the symbol control board 63. The hold display means according to the present invention is mainly realized by the main control board 60, the effect control board 64, and the image control board 65. The symbol variation counting means according to the present invention is realized by the main control board 60. Further, the hold sign display device according to the present invention is realized by the image display 14.

  Next, display of the hold sign will be described. As shown in FIG. 5, the hold sign 35 a is a symbol (such as an apple symbol) displayed in a horizontal row at the bottom of the display screen 18. The reserved sign 35a is displayed in the same number as the special start memory number P, and the player is configured to be able to grasp the number of unstarted special start memories based on the number of the hold signs 35a. In FIG. 5, “34” is an effect design that fluctuates and stops according to the special design, and “33” is an effect image that is the background of the effect design 34. More specifically, one hold indicator 35a is additionally displayed at the tail (right end) of the column each time a special start memory is generated. In addition, each time the special start memory is consumed, one reserved sign is erased. For example, when the special start memory number P is “2”, as shown in FIG. 5C, two holding signs 35 a are displayed side by side at the bottom of the display screen 18. In this state, when a prize is awarded to the special start port 20, a third hold sign 35a is additionally displayed on the right side of the two hold signs 35a as shown in FIG. When winning a prize in the mouth 20, as shown in FIG. 5E, a fourth hold sign 35a is additionally displayed on the right side. On the other hand, when a new symbol generation process is started in the state shown in FIG. 5 (c), as shown in FIG. 5 (b), one holding sign 35a is deleted, and further, the symbol generation process is started. Then, as shown in FIG. 5A, all the reserved signs 35a are erased as the special start memory number P becomes “0”.

  Here, the hold sign 35a is displayed in association with each special start memory stored and held in the special start storage area. In FIG. 5, it is unclear because all the hold signs 35a are in the same display mode, but each time the special start memory is used up, one hold sign at the head (left end) of the row is erased and the row is packed. The remaining hold sign 35a is shifted to the left. For example, as shown in FIG. 6 (a), when a cherry symbol hold sign 37 is additionally displayed on the fourth from the left, the cherry symbol hold sign 37 is included in the undigested special start memory. It corresponds to the newest special starting memory at the time. As shown in FIGS. 6 (b) to 6 (d), the hold sign 37 is shifted one by one to the left each time the special start memory is digested, and the corresponding special start memory is digested. (See FIG. 6E).

  In the present embodiment, the on-hold sign has an apple symbol as a normal mode display and a cherry symbol as a foreseeable mode display. That is, the symbol generation process related to the cherry symbol hold sign 37 is configured such that the ratio of the special symbol stopping in the hit state is higher than the symbol generation process related to the apple symbol hold sign 35a. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7D, when the cherry hold sign 37 is displayed on the leftmost side, the player may win a big hit in the next symbol generation process corresponding to the hold sign 37. Is high. In addition, as shown in FIG. 7B, when the cherry hold sign 37 is displayed third from the left, the player can win a big hit in the third symbol generation process corresponding to the hold sign 37. It turns out that the nature is high. As described above, the hold signs 35a and 37 not only notify the special start memory number P but also reflect the contents of the special start memory to some extent depending on the display mode.

  Below, the structure which concerns on the principal part of this invention is demonstrated.

  In this embodiment, four types of hold sign display modes (small, medium, large, extra large) with different display sizes of the hold signs are provided, and “per 15R” that can acquire a large amount of prize balls does not occur for a long time. Then, the hold sign display mode is switched, whereby the display size of the hold sign is increased stepwise.

  Specifically, in the hold sign display mode “small”, as shown in FIG. 7A, a small-size hold sign 35 a is displayed on the display screen 18. Then, as the holding sign display mode becomes “medium” (see FIG. 7B), “large” (see FIG. 7C), and “extra large” (see FIG. 7D), the holding sign 35a. The display size of .about.35d will be enlarged step by step. Although not shown, in each of the hold sign display modes, the cherry sign hold sign is also displayed in the same size as the apple sign hold sign. The hold sign display mode is set to “small” in the initial state. The pachinko gaming machine 1 counts the number of times the symbol generation process has been executed since the most recent 15R occurrence, and every time this count value reaches a predetermined number of pending sign changes (300 times, 600 times, 1000 times) The hold sign display mode is switched in the order of “small” → “medium” → “large” → “extra large”. In addition, when the 15R hit occurs, the hold sign display mode is reset to “small”. In other words, in this configuration, if the 15R does not occur for a long period of time, the display size of the holding sign will be enlarged step by step.

  More specifically, the main control board 60 is provided with a variation counter that counts the number of times the symbol generation process has been executed since the most recent 15R special hit occurrence. (300 times, 600 times, 1000 times), the main control board 60 transmits a pending sign change command to the effect control board 64. Further, the main control board 60 transmits a hold sign reset command to the effect control board 64 when displaying the special symbol in a “per 15R” hit mode. In the initial state, the effect control board 64 controls the hold sign display mode to “small”, and displays a small-size hold sign 35a on the display screen 18, as shown in FIG. Then, when the production control board 64 receives the hold sign change command from the main control board 60, it switches the hold sign display mode to “medium”, and as shown in FIG. Is displayed. Then, when the presentation control board 64 further receives the hold sign change command, it switches the hold sign display mode to “large” and displays the large-size hold sign 35c (see FIG. 7C), and further changes the hold sign display. When the command is received, the hold sign display mode is switched to “extra large” and the oversized hold sign 35d is displayed (see FIG. 7D). In addition, when receiving the hold sign reset command from the main control board 60, the effect control board 64 switches the hold sign display mode to “small” and displays the hold sign 35a in the initial size (small size).

  In this way, in this embodiment, as the period during which 15R does not occur becomes longer, the display sizes of the hold signs 35a to 35d are stepwise in the order of “small” → “medium” → “large” → “extra large”. It gets bigger. Since the display mode of the hold sign reflects the contents of the undigested special start memory to some extent, by expanding the display size of the hold signs 35a to 35d in this way, until around 15R did not occur until then Compared with the state of the above, it is possible to make the player feel that the content of the special start memory has improved. In the present embodiment, by counting the period during which 15R does not occur, the size of the holding sign can be increased at the timing when the player gives up the game without generating 15R. That is, according to the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the big hit that can obtain a large amount of prize balls does not occur for a long time, the size of the holding sign is increased at an appropriate timing, so that the big hit of the player can be achieved. It is possible to stimulate a sense of expectation and allow the player to play a game for a longer period of time.

  In particular, in this embodiment, by changing the hold sign display mode every time the hold sign change count is reached, the display size of all the hold signs is changed instead of the specific hold display display size. Until the display mode is changed again, the hold indicator of the display size is maintained, so that the player's willingness to play can be stimulated for a relatively long time.

  Further, in this embodiment, the display size of the hold sign is increased step by step each time the hold sign is changed, so that the contents of the special start memory gradually improve for the player. Can give an intuitive impression.

  Next, control processing of the pachinko gaming machine having the above configuration will be described with reference to FIGS. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the control contents of the main process executed at a predetermined interval (2 milliseconds) by the main control central control unit CPU. The main process of the game is realized by this main process.

  In the main process, first, it is determined whether or not the power is on (S101). If it is determined that the power is not turned on, a winning detection process (S102) for performing a control process related to winning, a counter value updating process (S103) for updating the values of various random number counters, an abnormality detecting process (S104), Special symbol processing (S105) for performing special symbol display control, etc., Normal symbol processing (S106) for controlling normal symbol display, Big prize opening processing (S107) for performing control related to the special gaming state, and ordinary electric accessory 23 Eight subroutines of the ordinary electric accessory processing (S108) for performing the operation control and the command output processing (S109) for outputting a control command to each control board are executed in order. After executing the command output process (S109), the initial value update process (S110) for updating the initial values of various random number counters is repeatedly executed until a reset signal is transmitted.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S101 that the power is turned on, a series of processes for determining whether or not to perform the recovery process at the time of power failure is performed (S111 to S113). If it is determined that the power recovery process is to be performed, a power recovery command is transmitted to each control board (S114), and the process is resumed from the address before the power is turned off. On the other hand, when it determines with not performing the return process at the time of a power failure, it transfers to step S102.

  Note that much of the control processing content of this main processing is the same as the existing control processing content employed in conventional pachinko gaming machines. Therefore, in the following, only the control process for the subroutine according to the main part of the present invention will be described in detail, and the description of the subroutine for performing the control process similar to the conventional machine will be omitted.

  Next, the special symbol process (FIG. 8, S105) will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the main control central control unit CPU determines whether or not the special symbol is changing on the special symbol display device 15 (S201). If it is determined that the special symbol is not changing, it is determined whether or not the special gaming state is set, and whether or not the special start memory number P is P> 0 (S202, 203). If it is not in the special gaming state and the special start memory number P is P> 0, the process proceeds to step S204, where it is in the special game state or the special start memory number P is P = 0. In this case, the special symbol process is terminated as it is.

In step S204, a start memory digest process is executed. In this starting memory digestion process,
The special start memory stored in the start memory area is read, and the winning determination and the winning type determination are performed based on each counter value included in the special start memory. Then, after the start memory digestion process is executed, a symbol variation stop mode selection process for determining the variation stop mode and the effect mode of the special symbol is executed based on each counter value included in the start memory (S205). Since the start memory digestion process and the symbol variation stop mode selection process are the same as the control process contents of the conventional configuration, detailed description thereof is omitted. After execution of the symbol variation stop mode selection process, a variation time measurement timer is set (S206), a variation command for displaying the selected variation mode on the special symbol display device 15 is set (S207), and An effect command for displaying the selected effect mode on the image display 14 is set (S208), and the special symbol process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S201 that the special symbol is changing, it is determined whether or not the variation time set in step S206 has ended (S209), and if it is determined that the variation time has not ended. Then, the special symbol processing is finished as it is. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S209 that the variation time has ended, a stop command for stopping and displaying the special symbol in the stop mode selected in the symbol variation stop mode selection process (S205) is set (S210), step The process proceeds to S211. In step S211, it is determined whether or not the winning type determined in the start memory digestion process (S205) is per 15R. If it is determined that the winning type is per 15R, the 15R special game that triggers the start of the 15R special game state is determined. The status flag is set to “1” (S212), the variation counter N is reset (S213), and a hold sign reset command for displaying the hold sign in the hold sign display mode “small” is set (S214). Then, the special symbol process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S211 that the winning type is not per 15R, it is determined whether or not the winning type is per 2R. If it is determined that the winning type is not per 2R, the process proceeds to step S217 as it is (S215). If it is determined that it is around 2R, the 2R special game state flag that is the trigger for starting the 2R special game state is set to “1” (S216), and then the process proceeds to step S217. In step S217, “1” is added to the variation counter N. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation number counter N is the number of sign changes (300, 600, 1000) (S218). If it is determined that the number is the number of sign changes, the pending sign is enlarged and displayed by one step. The special symbol process is ended after setting the pending sign change command for the purpose (S219), and when it is determined that the number is not the number of mark changes, the special symbol process is ended as it is.

  In the above-described control processing (FIGS. 8 and 9), the control processing according to the “starting memory generating unit” and the “starting memory holding unit” in the present invention is mainly executed in step S102. Further, the control processing according to the “symbol control means” in the present invention is mainly executed in step S105. Further, the control processing related to the “winning game control means” in the present invention is executed in step S107. Further, the control processing related to the “hold display unit” in the present invention is executed in steps S102, S214, S218, and S219. Further, the control processing related to the “symbol variation counting means” in the present invention is executed in steps S213 and S217.

  In the present embodiment, the configuration of the above embodiment is partially changed, and the reserved sign corresponding to the special start memory that becomes the specified number of symbol generation processes from the most recent occurrence of 15R is the specified number of times. It is made to display with the character which shows.

  Specifically, in the present embodiment, the 597 to 600th symbol generation process from the occurrence per 15R is set to the specified number of times. And the holding | maintenance label | marker corresponding to the special start memory used as the foundation of the 597th-600th symbol generation process is displayed by the character which shows the frequency | count of the said symbol generation process. FIG. 10A shows the display screen 18 of the image display 14 at the 594th symbol generation process from the occurrence of 15R. At this time, three hold signs 35b and 36a are displayed on the display screen 18. These three hold signs 35b and 36a correspond to special start memory that is the basis of the 595th, 596th and 597th symbol generation processes from the top (left side). At this time, the third hold sign 36a from the left corresponding to the 597th special start memory, which is the specified number of times, is displayed with characters indicating the number of times of the corresponding symbol generation process, “597 rotations”. On the other hand, the hold sign 35b corresponding to the 595th and 596th symbol generation processes is displayed as an apple symbol as usual. FIG. 10 (b) shows the display screen 18 at the 595th symbol generation process from the occurrence per 15R. At this time, the second and third reserved signs 36a and 36b from the left corresponding to the 597th and 598th special start memories, which are the specified number of times, are displayed with characters indicating the number of symbol generation processes. The leftmost hold sign 35b corresponding to the special start memory for the second time is displayed with an apple symbol. FIG. 10C shows the display screen 18 at the 596th symbol generation process from the occurrence per 15R. At this time, all the reserved signs 36a to 36d corresponding to the 597th to 600th times which are the specified number of times are displayed with characters indicating the number of times of each symbol generation process. FIG. 10 (d) shows the display screen 18 of the symbol generation process 598th time from occurrence per 15R. At this time, the second left-hand and left-hand holding signs 36a and 36b corresponding to the 599th and 600th special start memories, which are the specified number of times, are displayed with characters indicating the number of times of each symbol generation process, The third and fourth reserved signs 35b from the left corresponding to the 601st and 602th special start-up memories are displayed as apple symbols. FIG. 10E shows the display screen 18 at the 600th symbol generation process from the occurrence per 15R. When the number of symbol generation processes exceeds 600, all the reserved signs are displayed as apple symbols 35c or cherry symbols as in the first embodiment.

  In the present embodiment, the display control method for the hold sign is substantially the same as in the first embodiment. Here, in this embodiment, the main control board 60 is configured to transmit a predetermined fluctuation number display command to the effect control board 64 when the fluctuation number counter reaches 593 times. Then, when the production control board 64 receives the change count display command, the on-hold signs 36a to 36d corresponding to the 597th to 600th special start memories are displayed with characters indicating the number of execution times of the respective symbol generation processes. It is configured to control the control board 65.

  In this way, in this embodiment, by displaying the hold sign with characters indicating the number of times the symbol generation process has been performed, not only the display form of the hold sign is changed, but also using the changed hold sign per 15R. It is possible to notify the period when it does not occur, thereby stimulating the player's willingness to challenge.

  As mentioned above, although the Example of this invention was described, this invention can add a various change in the range which is not restricted to the form of the said Example and does not deviate from the summary of this invention. For example, in the above embodiment, the display mode of the holding sign is changed based on the number of times of the symbol generation process starting from a specific type of big hit (per 15R). The display mode of the hold sign may be changed based on the number of times of the symbol generation process starting from all the big hits.

  In addition, the conventional pachinko gaming machine has two types of special start ports, and the start memory generated by winning each special start port is stored and held in separate storage areas, and the start is stored and held in each storage area. There is one in which the number of memories is notified by a separate holding sign. When the present invention is adopted in such a model, a configuration in which special start memories related to two types of special start ports are handled separately and a configuration in which special start memories related to two types of special start ports are handled together are proposed. .

  In other words, when special start memories related to two types of special start openings are handled separately, it is proposed to change the holding sign according to the number of times of the symbol generation process related to one special start opening winning. On the other hand, when special start memories related to two types of special start openings are handled together, it is possible to change the holding sign according to the total number of times of symbol generation process execution related to both special start opening winnings.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the number of reserved signs displayed on the reserved sign display device (image display 14) strictly reflects the special start memory number P. The number of hold signs displayed on the display device is not limited to the one that strictly reflects the special start memory number P, and it is possible to add some effect elements. Further, in the configuration including two types of hold sign display devices for the same start memory number, it is sufficient to apply the configuration of the present invention to at least one hold sign display device.

1 Pachinko machine 14 Image display (holding sign display)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 15 Special symbol display apparatus 18 Display screen 19 Normal start-up port 20 Special start-up port 23 Normal electric-powered object 25 Extra prize opening 26 Special electric-powered object 33 Production image 34 Production design 35a-35d, 36a-36d, 37 On-hold sign

Claims (4)

A symbol display device for displaying symbols;
A start port provided with ball detecting means for detecting a winning of a game ball;
Start memory generating means for generating a start memory for determining the display mode of the symbol by detecting the game ball by the ball detecting means of the start port;
The symbol control means for executing a series of symbol generation steps for stopping and displaying after the symbols are variably displayed on the symbol display device by sequentially digesting the start memory;
Start memory holding means for storing and holding the start memory generated by the start memory generating means up to a predetermined upper limit number until digested by the symbol control means;
When the symbol is stopped and displayed in a winning manner, a winning game control means for opening a specific winning opening,
In a pachinko gaming machine comprising hold display means for displaying the same number of hold signs as the number of start memories stored and held by the start memory holding means on a hold sign display device disposed on the front of the machine body,
The counter includes a symbol variation counting means that counts the number of times the symbol generation process is executed and resets a count value when the symbol is stopped and displayed in a specific type or all types.
The hold display means changes the display mode of the hold sign in accordance with the count value of the symbol variation counting means.   The hold display means has a plurality of types of hold sign display modes with different display forms of the hold signs, and switches the hold sign display mode when the count value of the symbol variation counting means reaches a predetermined number of changes to the hold sign. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display mode of all the holding signs is changed.   The hold display means has a plurality of types of hold sign display modes with different display sizes of the hold signs, and switches the hold sign display mode when the count value of the symbol variation counting means reaches a predetermined number of changes to the hold sign. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the display size of each holding sign is enlarged. The hold display means additionally displays the hold sign together with the generation of the start memory, and erases it when the start memory is digested, thereby associating each hold sign with each start memory stored and held by the start memory holding means. Is to display
Further, the hold display means displays a hold indicator corresponding to the start memory related to the symbol generation process in which the count value of the symbol fluctuation count means is the specified number of times based on the count value of the symbol fluctuation count means at the specified number of times. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the pachinko gaming machine is displayed with a character indicating that it is present.

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