JP2014230755A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that can prevent a player from falling into a disadvantageous situation because the player cannot recognize a game situation.SOLUTION: The game machine includes: first reservation game executing means for providing a jackpot game on the basis of reserved memory when first reserved memory means includes the reserved memory, and setting either of a game state A or a game state B; second reservation game executing means for providing the jackpot game on the basis of reserved memory when only the second reserved memory means includes the reserved memory, and setting either of the game state A or the game state B; and notification means for providing the jackpot game, and for performing a predetermined notification when the reserved memory associated with a determination value for setting the game state B is stored in the second reserved memory means and in the game state B.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, for example.

  A gaming machine having a first start port on the right side of the game area, a second start port in the center of the game area, and a first special symbol display device and a second special symbol display device is known. Yes. A so-called electric tulip is provided at the first starting port. The electric tulip is usually opened when the symbol is hit. Since time is short and during normal change, it is easy to hit the normal design, so the electric tulip is easy to open and it is easy to win the first starting port. At other times, the electric tulip is difficult to open and it is difficult to win a prize at the first starting port. When the player wants to win a game ball at the first start opening, the player launches the game ball more strongly than when trying to win the second start opening, and the game ball reaches the right side of the game area. Like that.

  In this gaming machine, the reserved memory (hereinafter referred to as the first reserved memory) that has been won and stored in the first start opening operates the first special symbol display device and wins the second start opening. The reserved memory stored (hereinafter referred to as second reserved memory) activates the second special symbol display device. Then, depending on the symbols displayed by the first special symbol display device or the second special symbol display device, the jackpot game is provided, the probability variation, the time reduction, etc. are performed.

  In the above gaming machine, the first reserved memory is digested in preference to the second reserved memory. That is, when both the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory exist, even if the second reserved memory is stored first, the first reserved memory is digested first. (See Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-268126 A

  When the above-mentioned gaming machine has a probability variation, there is a case where a probability storage big hit reservation memory exists as the second reservation memory. It should be noted that the probability storage big hit hold memory is a hold memory that generates a big hit regardless of the probability fluctuation or the normal state. In this case, if a game ball is fired toward the first starting port and the first reserved memory is stored, at least one jackpot reserved memory of the first reserved memory and the probability change of the second reserved memory are assumed. It is possible to digest one jackpot reserved memory and further digest at least one jackpot reserved memory when the probability variation state occurs, and continuously generate jackpots.

  However, since the player cannot recognize the state of the game (there is a reserved memory for the probable big hit as the second reserved memory), the player leaves the game machine to buy juice or the like, and the game ball is launched. It may stop. In some cases, the game ball is fired toward the second starting port, and only the second reserved memory is stored. Then, it becomes impossible to generate a big hit by the first reserved storage.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent a player from recognizing a game situation and becoming a disadvantageous situation.

(1) The invention of claim 1
A first start port that is arranged in the game area and in which a game ball can win a prize, and a second start port in which a position in the horizontal direction in the game area is shifted from the first start port and in which a game ball can win a prize A first hold storage means for setting a determination value corresponding to the winning and storing a hold storage associated with the determination value when a game ball wins the first start opening; When a game ball wins the second start opening, a second hold storage unit that sets a determination value corresponding to the winning and stores a hold storage associated with the determination value; and the first hold When the storage means has the reserved memory, the jackpot game is provided based on the determination value associated with the reserved memory, and the game state A which is a normal gaming state based on the determination value; From the game state A for the player First holding game execution means for setting one of gaming state B, which is an advantageous gaming state, and the first holding memory means do not have the holding memory, and the second holding memory means stores the holding memory. If there is, the jackpot game is provided based on the determination value associated with the reserved memory, and either the gaming state A or the gaming state B is set based on the determination value Second hold game execution means for providing the jackpot game, the hold memory associated with the determination value for setting the game state B is stored in the second hold memory means, and The gist of the gaming machine is characterized by comprising a notification means for performing a predetermined notification when in the gaming state B.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
(i) The jackpot memory associated with the determination value for providing the jackpot game and setting the game state B is the second
Is stored in the hold storage means, and
(ii) When the gaming machine is in the gaming state B, a predetermined notification is performed. In accordance with the notification, the player can win the game ball at the first start port by, for example, adjusting the firing speed of the game ball, and store the reserved memory in the first reserved storage means. In this case, before digesting the reserved memory of (i) above, storing and digesting the reserved memory in the first reserved memory means is repeated, and the big hit reserved memory (big hit game stored in the first reserved memory means) (Holding storage associated with the determination value that causes the game), the big hit game can be performed. Therefore, according to the present invention, the player can play each of the jackpot game by the jackpot hold memory stored in the first hold memory and the jackpot game by the hold memory (i) stored in the second hold memory. Since the jackpot game can be played at least once or more, the stored memory is not stored in the first reserved memory means, and the big hit is immediately performed by the stored memory of (i) above stored in the second reserved memory means. It is advantageous for a player rather than playing a game. That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the game situation by a predetermined notification and to prevent the game from being disadvantaged. In addition, since the on-hold storage (i) sets the game state B, the player can advantageously play the game after digesting the on-hold storage (i).

  The gaming machine of the present invention may include, for example, an entrance for entering a game ball in a game area in a direction having a velocity component in the horizontal direction. In this case, the game ball can be divided into the first start port and the second start port by adjusting the firing speed of the game ball. Here, the direction having the velocity component in the horizontal direction widely includes directions other than the vertical direction, and examples include a direction heading obliquely upward, a horizontal direction, a direction heading diagonally downward, and the like. Here, the direction having the velocity component in the horizontal direction widely includes directions other than the vertical direction, and examples include a direction heading obliquely upward, a horizontal direction, a direction heading diagonally downward, and the like.

Examples of the notification include display by display means and notification by voice.
The first hold game execution means and the second hold game execution means provide, for example, a big hit game when a determination value (random number) is a predetermined value, and when the determination value is not the predetermined value The jackpot game may not be provided (for example, a missed game is provided).

Further, the first on-hold game execution means and the second on-hold game execution means, for example, when the determination value provides a big hit game, based on the determination value, the game state A and the game If one of the states B is set and the determination value does not provide a big hit game, the game state A and the game state B are not set depending on the determination value (the game state at that time ( One of the game state A and the game state B) is maintained as it is).
(2) The invention of claim 2
The gist of the gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the informing means performs the predetermined informing while providing the jackpot game.

Since the on-hold storage stored in the second on-hold storage means is often stored while the jackpot game is being provided, the contents of the on-hold storage stored in the second on-hold storage means can be provided if notification is made during the provision of the big hit game Can be properly notified to the player.
(3) The invention of claim 3
A first start port that is arranged in the game area and in which a game ball can win a prize, and a second start port in which a position in the horizontal direction in the game area is shifted from the first start port and in which a game ball can win a prize A first hold storage means for setting a determination value corresponding to the winning and storing a hold storage associated with the determination value when a game ball wins the first start opening; When a game ball wins the second start opening, a second hold storage unit that sets a determination value corresponding to the winning and stores a hold storage associated with the determination value; and the first hold When the storage means has the reserved memory, the jackpot game is provided based on the determination value associated with the reserved memory, and the game state A which is a normal gaming state based on the determination value; From the game state A for the player First holding game execution means for setting one of gaming state B, which is an advantageous gaming state, and the first holding memory means do not have the holding memory, and the second holding memory means stores the holding memory. If there is, the jackpot game is provided based on the determination value associated with the reserved memory, and either the gaming state A or the gaming state B is set based on the determination value And in the gaming state A, the holding storage associated with the determination value for setting the gaming state B is stored in the first holding storage unit or the second holding storage unit. The determination value that is stored and associated with the determination value that provides the jackpot game and sets the gaming state B is the determination value that sets the gaming state B of the second holding storage means. If stored in a position which is later digested than the associated said pending memory, and gist gaming machine, characterized in that it and a notification unit that performs a predetermined notification.

The gaming machine of the present invention is
(iii) The gaming machine is in gaming state A,
(iv) The hold memory associated with the determination value for setting the game state B is stored in the first hold storage means or the second hold storage means,
(v) providing a jackpot game and holding memory associated with a judgment value for setting the game state B,
If it is stored in the second hold storage means that is digested after the hold storage in (iv) above, a predetermined notification is given.

In accordance with the notification, the player can win the game ball at the first start port by, for example, adjusting the firing speed of the game ball, and store the reserved memory in the first reserved storage means. In this case, after entering the gaming state B by the above-mentioned (iv) on-hold storage, before the above-mentioned (v) on-hold storage is digested, the storage and digestion of the on-hold storage in the first on-hold storage means are repeated, The big hit game can be played by the big hit holding memory stored in the first holding memory means. Therefore, according to the present invention, the player can play the big hit game by the big hit hold memory stored in the first hold memory and the big hit game by the hold memory (v) stored in the second hold memory, respectively. Since it is possible to play at least one big hit game, it is not possible to store the reserved memory in the first reserved memory means, but immediately, the big hit is made by the reserved memory (v) stored in the second reserved memory means. It is advantageous for a player rather than playing a game. That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the game situation by a predetermined notification and to prevent the game from being disadvantaged. In addition, since the on-hold storage in (v) sets the game state B, the player can advantageously play a game after digesting the on-hold storage in (i).
(4) The invention of claim 4
In the gaming state A, when the hold storage associated with the determination value for setting the game state B is stored in the first hold storage means or the second hold storage means, 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, further comprising: a holding number increase promoting unit that performs notification for urging to increase the number of the holding storage stored in the holding storage unit.

  According to the present invention, after informing the user to increase the number of reserved memories stored in the second reserved storage means, and increasing the number of reserved memories stored in the second reserved storage means, Since the on-hold storage stored in the second on-hold storage means can be determined, the game situation can be determined more accurately.

Examples of the notification include performing some kind of display.
(5) The invention of claim 5
5. The notification unit according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the notification unit performs the predetermined notification before the gaming state B based on the hold memory associated with the determination value for setting the gaming state B is started. The gist of the described gaming machine is a summary.

The gaming machine of the present invention can cope with a case where there is a rule prohibiting notification when in the gaming state B.
(6) The invention of claim 6
A game symbol display means for displaying a predetermined game symbol when a game ball wins the first starting port or the second starting port is provided, and the gaming state B indicates that the result of the lottery by the lottery means is A high probability state in which the probability of becoming a big hit game is higher than the gaming state A and / or a short time state in which a display time of the game symbol by the gaming symbol display means is shorter than the gaming state A. A gist of the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5.

The present invention illustrates a game state A and a game state B.
(7) The invention of claim 7
A normal symbol start gate that outputs a normal symbol start signal when the game ball passes; and, when the normal symbol start signal is output, a normal symbol display means for displaying the normal symbol in a predetermined time and then displaying it in a fixed manner; and An opening / closing means for opening and closing the first starting opening and / or the second starting opening; and an opening / closing control means for opening the opening / closing means when the normal symbol is a predetermined hitting pattern, In the gaming state B, the normal symbol time-short state in which the time of variation display on the normal symbol display means is shorter than the gaming state A, and / or the probability that the normal symbol becomes the predetermined winning symbol is higher than the gaming state A. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, which is a high normal symbol high probability state.

  The present invention illustrates a game state A and a game state B.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a flowchart showing the start winning process which the gaming machine 1 performs. It is a flowchart showing the big hit random number determination process which the gaming machine 1 performs. It is a flowchart showing the process at the time of the change start which the gaming machine 1 performs. It is a flowchart showing the big hit determination process which the gaming machine 1 performs. It is a flowchart showing the stop symbol production process which the gaming machine 1 performs. It is explanatory drawing showing the effect which the gaming machine 1 plays. It is explanatory drawing showing the effect which the gaming machine 1 plays. It is explanatory drawing showing a comparative example. It is a flowchart showing the big hit random number determination process of the modification which the gaming machine 1 performs.

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1. Configuration of the gaming machine 1 The overall configuration of the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The gaming machine 1 provides a pachinko game to a player who has visited a game hall (not shown), and includes an outer frame 3 attached to a game island (not shown) and an inner frame 5 attached to the outer frame 3 so as to be opened and closed. A game board 7 attached to the inner frame 5 and arranged facing the player; a handle 9 for launching a game ball 8 on the game board 7 for the player to perform a game action; A prize provided as a result of the gaming action on the board 7, here a game ball 8 (the game ball 8 paid out as a prize is called a prize ball), and a game ball discharged from the top tray 11. 8 is provided.

  The game board 7 facing the player includes a symbol display device 21 that provides an interesting symbol to the player, a first start port 17, and a second start port 18 at a position visible to the player. . The first start port 17 is located on the right side of the game board 7. A nail 20 is provided on the first start port 17. Further, an ordinary electric accessory (electric tulip) 19 is provided in the vicinity of the first start port 17. The ordinary electric accessory 19 is easily opened in a high-probability state or a short time which will be described later, and the game ball 8 is likely to enter the first start port 17. On the other hand, when neither the high-probability state nor the time-saving state is set, the ordinary electric accessory 19 is difficult to open and difficult to win. The second start port 18 is located in the center of the game board 7 and below the symbol display device 21.

  An entrance 26 is formed on the upper left side of the game board 7 through which the game ball 8 launched by the handle 9 and slid along the launch rail 23 enters the game board 7. The entrance 26 is formed so that the game ball 8 protrudes obliquely upward to the right (in a direction having a velocity component in the horizontal direction). Depending on the degree of rotation of the handle 9, the firing speed of the game ball 8 changes. That is, when the amount of rotation of the handle 9 is large, the launching speed of the game ball 8 is increased, and the speed when the handle 9 is ejected from the entrance 26 is also increased. On the other hand, when the rotation amount of the handle 9 is small, the launching speed of the game ball 8 is slowed down, and the speed when jumping out from the entrance 26 is slowed down. When the player wants to win the first start port 17, the player rotates the handle 9 more than when he wants to win the second start port 18, and makes the game ball 8 popping out from the entrance port 26 faster. Then, the game ball 8 reaches the first start port 17 located on the right side of the game board 7. On the other hand, when it is desired to win the second starting port 18, the handle 9 is turned smaller than when the first starting port 17 is to be won, and the game ball 8 popping out from the incident port 26 is delayed. Then, the game ball 8 falls on the left side of the first start port 17 and reaches the second start port 18.

The game board 7 also includes a special winning combination 24 having a special prize opening 25 and a function of providing a large amount of prize balls by opening the special prize opening 25, and a first result of displaying a special symbol game result. Special symbol display device 31 and second special symbol display device 32, first special symbol memory display device 33 that displays the number of first special symbol games held and second special symbol that displays the number of second special symbol games held When the memory display device 34 and the game ball 8 pass, the normal symbol start gate 35 having a function of outputting a normal symbol start signal for a normal symbol game, and when the game ball 8 passes the normal symbol start gate 35, the normal symbol And a normal symbol display device 37 for displaying a predetermined normal symbol (displaying the result of the normal symbol game), and a normal symbol memory display device 39 for displaying the number of holding of the normal symbol game. The Eteiru. When the normal symbol display device 37 confirms and displays the winning normal symbol, the ordinary electric accessory 19 is released. The first special symbol memory display device 33, the second special symbol memory display device 34, and the normal symbol memory display device 39 described above each include four lamps, and among the four lamps, the number corresponds to the number of holds. Only the number of lamps to be turned on is configured to be lit. The symbol display device 21 includes a first special symbol memory display device 33 that displays the number of first special symbol games held and a second special symbol memory display device 34 that displays the number of second special symbol games held. The first special symbol storage / display device 33 and the second special symbol storage / display device 34 are configured to display a number of circles corresponding to the number of reservations.

In addition, the game board 7 has a variable time reduction function (hereinafter referred to as “shortening time”) in operation (ie, shorting time).
A short time display LED 42 is provided for displaying the above.
In addition, the gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 41 and a symbol control board 43 that control the respective components of the gaming machine 1 and execute processing to be described later.
2. Processing executed by the gaming machine 1 Processing executed by the gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIGS.
(1) Start winning process The gaming machine 1 performs a process (start winning process) for obtaining a random number (determination value) when the game ball 8 wins the first start port 17 or the second start port 18. . This start winning process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

In step 10, one random number is acquired from the counters 0 to 746. This random number is a big hit random number, and is used later to determine whether or not it is a big hit.
In step 20, one random number is acquired from the counters 0 to 99. This random number is a jackpot symbol random number and is used later for setting a jackpot stop symbol. The jackpot symbol random number is used for setting a probability variation (high probability state / low probability state), a short time, and the number of rounds in the jackpot game, which will be described later.

  In step 30, one random number is acquired from a counter of 0 to 1306. This random number is a special figure variation pattern selection random number, and is used later for setting a variation pattern in variation display.

  In step 40, one random number is acquired from 0 to 100 counters. This random number is a special figure big hit variation selection random number, and is used later for setting a variation pattern in variation display.

In step 50, a big hit random number determination process is performed. The jackpot random number determination process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.
In step 110, it is determined whether or not the reserved memory generated by winning the game ball 8 becomes a non-priority reserved memory. Specifically, if the game ball 8 wins the second starting port 18, it is determined that the non-priority reserved storage is set (YES), and the process proceeds to step 120. On the other hand, when the game ball 8 wins the first start port 17, it is determined that the priority hold storage is made (NO), and this process is terminated.

In step 120, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state. The high probability state means that the jackpot random number is 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39 Either of them is a big hit. In a state that is not in a high probability state (low probability state), the big hit is a big hit only when the big hit random number is 3 or 7. If it is a high probability state, the process proceeds to step 130, and if it is not a high probability state, the process proceeds to step 170.

  In step 130, the jackpot random number acquired in step 10 becomes a jackpot value in a high probability state (high probability jackpot judgment value), that is, 1, 3, 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17 , 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39. If the jackpot random number acquired in step 10 is a high probability jackpot determination value, the process proceeds to step 140. If the jackpot random number is not a high probability jackpot determination value, the process ends.

  In step 140, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in step 10 is a value (3, 7) that is a jackpot even in a low probability state. If it is 3 or 7, go to step 150. On the other hand, if it is neither 3 nor 7, the process proceeds to step 210 and assist effect 1 is set. When the assist effect 1 is set, a predetermined display is made during a big hit game. Details will be described later. In step 210, the assist effect 1 is set only when the jackpot random number acquired in step 10 causes a probability variation, and when the probability variation does not cause the assist effect 1 is not set. This process may be terminated.

  In step 150, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol random number acquired in step 20 causes a probability variation (so-called probabilistic variation, which changes a low probability state to a high probability state). When it is a thing which produces a probability fluctuation | variation, it progresses to step 160. On the other hand, if the probability variation is not caused, the process proceeds to step 220, and the assist effect 2 is set. When the assist effect 2 is set, a predetermined display is made during a big hit game. Details will be described later.

In step 160, assist production 3 is set. When the assist effect 3 is set, a predetermined display is made during a big hit game. Details will be described later.
If NO is determined in step 120, the process proceeds to step 170, and it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 1 is short in time. The time saving is a state in which when the first special symbol display device 31 or the second special symbol display device 32 performs variable display, the time of the variable display is set shorter than usual. Further, the time reduction may be a state in which when the normal symbol display device 37 performs variable display, the time for the variable display is set shorter than normal. If the time is short, the process proceeds to step 180. If the time is not short, the process ends.

  In step 180, it is determined whether or not the jackpot random number acquired in step 10 is a value (3, 7) that is a jackpot even in a low probability state. If it is 3 or 7, the process proceeds to step 190, and if it is neither 3 nor 7, the process proceeds to step 230.

  In step 190, it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol random number acquired in step 20 causes a probability variation (a low probability state is changed to a high probability state). When it is a thing which produces a probability fluctuation | variation, it progresses to step 200. In step 200, as in step 160, the assist effect 3 is set. On the other hand, if it does not cause the probability fluctuation, the process proceeds to step 240, and the assist effect 2 is set as in step 220.

  When it is determined NO in step 180, the process proceeds to step 230, and “the effect that is only part of other determination values” is set. When this is set, it will not be a big hit in the end, but it will give the player the expectation that it will be a big hit.

  When the game ball 8 wins the first start port 17 or the second start port 18, if the variation start processing described later or the big hit game is not provided, the acquisition is performed in the above steps 10 to 50. The process at the time of starting fluctuation is performed using a random number to be changed. Here, when the game ball 8 wins the first start port 17, when the variable display is performed in the variable start process, only the first special symbol display device 31 is used, and the game ball 8 is the second start. When winning in the mouth 18, only the second special symbol display device 32 is used.

  On the other hand, when the game ball 8 wins the first starting port 17 or the second starting port 18, if one of the start processing of fluctuation or the provision of the big hit game is performed, one holding is held per winning The memory is stored in a memory (not shown) of the main control board 41, and the random numbers acquired in steps 10 to 50 are stored in association with the corresponding reserved storage. In addition, the holding memory (hereinafter referred to as the first holding memory) due to the winning of the game ball 8 to the first starting port 17 and the holding memory due to the winning of the gaming ball 8 to the second starting port 18 ( Hereinafter, it is stored separately from “second hold storage”. The upper limit of the number that can be stored in each of the first reserved memory and the second reserved memory is set to four. Therefore, for example, when there are already four first reserved memories, even if the game ball 8 wins the first starting port 17, the first reserved memory by the winning does not occur.

(2) Fluctuation start process Next, the fluctuation start process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. When there is a pending storage, the fluctuation start time process is executed once by digesting one reserved memory. The reserved memory is digested from the earliest stored, and the digested reserved memory is erased. However, as described above, the holding memory includes the first holding memory and the second holding memory, and when the first holding memory exists, even if the second holding memory exists, The first reserved memory is preferentially digested. Therefore, the second reserved memory is consumed only when the first reserved memory does not exist. When the change start process is executed after digesting the hold memory, various random numbers (acquired in the start winning process described above) stored in association with the hold memory are used in the change start process. If there is no pending storage, the variation start process is executed when the game ball 8 wins the first start port 17 or the second start port 18.

  The variation start process is started after the previous variation start process is completed. In addition, if a big hit game is provided as a result of the above processing at the start of fluctuation, the big hit game is started after the big hit game ends.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the variation start process includes a big hit determination process (step 310), a stop symbol creation process (step 320), a variation pattern selection process (step 330), and a variation display process (step 340).

  The big hit determination process will be described with reference to FIG. In step 410, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state. If it is a high probability state, the process proceeds to step 420, and if it is a low probability state, the process proceeds to step 440.

  In step 420, the jackpot random number acquired in step 10 (the jackpot random number associated with the hold memory when digesting the hold memory and performing the change start process) is the jackpot (1, 3 in the high probability state). 5, 7, 9, 11, 13, 15, 17, 19, 21, 23, 25, 27, 29, 31, 33, 35, 37, 39). Thereafter, the process proceeds to step 430.

  On the other hand, in step 440, it is determined whether or not the big hit random number obtained in step 10 is one of the big hits (3, 7) in the low probability state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step 430.

  In step 430, a big hit determination value is stored if it is determined in step 420 or step 440 that it is a big hit, and an outage determination value is stored if it is determined that it is not a big hit.

Next, the stop symbol creation process (step 320 in FIG. 4) will be described based on the flowchart in FIG.
In step 510, it is determined in step 430 whether a big hit determination value is stored or a loss determination value is stored. When the big hit determination value is stored, the process proceeds to step 520, and when the loss determination value is stored, the process proceeds to step 530.

  In step 520, based on the jackpot symbol random number obtained in step 20 (if the start-of-change process is performed by digesting the reserved memory, the symbol pattern random number associated with the reserved memory) 4 in step 340), the number of rounds in the jackpot game process to be described later, the number of time reductions (conditions for the completion of the time reduction), and the jackpot 25 (see FIG. 1) in the jackpot game process are opened. Determine the time (hereinafter referred to as the number of seconds for opening the big prize opening). There are many types of big hit stop symbols, but they are divided into two types, “probability change” and “non-probability change”. When the “probable change” jackpot stop symbol is displayed, the gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state until the “non-probability change” jackpot stop symbol is displayed. Further, when the number of time reductions is determined to be n times (n is a natural number), thereafter, the fluctuation display time in the fluctuation display process is shortened in n fluctuation start processing. Further, when “until next big hit” is set for the time reduction, thereafter, the variable display time in the variable display process is shortened until the next big hit. For example, if the jackpot design random number is 1, 50, 99, set the jackpot stop symbol, the number of rounds, the number of time reductions (conditions for the completion of the time reduction), and the number of seconds for opening the big prize opening as shown in Table 1. To do.

In step 530, a stop symbol for detachment in the variation display process (step 340 in FIG. 4) is set. There is only one type of stop symbol for detachment.
Returning to FIG. 4, in step 330, the fluctuation pattern in the fluctuation display process (step 340 in FIG. 4) is determined based on the special figure fluctuation pattern selection random number, special figure big hit fluctuation selection random number, etc. acquired in steps 30 to 40. Set. At this time, if the time is short, a variation pattern for time reduction is set. If the state is a high probability state, a variation pattern for the high probability state is set. In addition, a variation pattern can be set according to whether or not the stop symbol is a big hit, the number of reserved memories, and whether or not the big hit stop symbol is a definite change.

  In step 340, a variable display process is performed as follows. First, the main control board 41 transmits a variation start command to the symbol control board 43. This variation start command corresponds to each variation pattern set in step 330. When receiving the variation start command, the symbol control board 43 starts symbol variation display on the symbol display device 21 according to the variation pattern set in step 330.

  Next, the main control board 41 performs symbol control for the big hit stop symbol command corresponding to the big hit stop symbol determined in the step 520 or the outage stop symbol command corresponding to the outage stop symbol determined in the step 530. Transmit to the substrate 43. The symbol control board 43 corresponds to the command received from the main control board 41 (a jackpot stop symbol command or a stop symbol command for losing), so that the variable display is fixedly stopped at the stop symbol for big hit or the stop symbol for losing. Manage and control the fluctuation display.

  Next, the main control board 41 transmits a change stop command to the symbol control board 43 at the timing when the change pattern set in step 330 ends. When the symbol control board 43 receives the variable stop command, the symbol control board 43 receives the big hit stop symbol or the stop symbol for release corresponding to the stop signal command for big hit or the stop symbol command for release previously received from the main control board 41. Stop the fluctuation display.

  Further, when the main control board 41 performs a winning display to the first start port 17 or the first reserved memory to perform the variable display, the main control board 41 is for the big hit corresponding to the big hit stop symbol determined in the step 520. The stop symbol command or the stop symbol command for detachment corresponding to the stop symbol for detachment determined in step 530 is transmitted to the first special symbol display device 31. The first special symbol display device 31 displays a stop symbol corresponding to the transmitted command.

Further, when the main control board 41 performs a winning display to the second start port 18 or the second reserved memory to display the fluctuation display, the main control board 41 is for the big hit corresponding to the big hit stop symbol determined in the step 520. A stop symbol command or a stop symbol command for detachment corresponding to the stop symbol for detachment determined in step 530 is transmitted to the second special symbol display device 32. The second special symbol display device 32 displays a stop symbol corresponding to the transmitted command.
(3) Jackpot Game Processing Next, the jackpot game processing will be described. The big hit game process is executed following the change start process when the big hit stop symbol is confirmed and displayed in the above-described change start process. The big hit game process is composed of a plurality of rounds, with one round from the opening of the big winning opening 25 to the closing. As described above, the number of rounds is set based on the jackpot symbol random number. During the big hit game process, the symbol display device 21 displays the contents shown in Table 2 as the round progresses. Here, the display is for a case where the number of rounds is 15.

  Further, instead of the display shown in Table 2, the display shown in Table 3 may be performed.

  “Assist game method” in Table 2 or Table 3 is to display predetermined contents according to 1 to 3 sets of assist effects set in the big hit random number determination process described above. Specifically, when the assist effect 1 is set, the assist display of M1a in Table 4 is performed, and when the assist effect 2 is set, the assist display of M2a is performed and the assist effect 3 is set. If it is, the M3a assist display is performed. In addition, when any (or all) of assist effects 1 to 3 is not set, display corresponding to the assist effects 1 to 3 is not performed.

In place of or in addition to the assist display of M1a, assist displays of M1b to M1d may be performed. Further, instead of or in addition to the assist display of M2a, assist displays of M2b to M2g may be performed. In place of or in addition to the assist display of M3a, assist displays of M3b to M3g may be performed.
3. Effect played by the gaming machine 1 When the gaming machine 1 is in a high-probability state or a short-time state, as the second reserved memory, the jackpot reserved memory that generates a high-probability state (the jackpot symbol random number causes a probability fluctuation) When the jackpot holding memory, which is a thing, hereinafter referred to as the probability variation jackpot holding memory) occurs (when it is determined YES in step 150 or 190 in FIG. 3), the assist effect 3 is set and the jackpot game is set. At that time, any one of M3a to M3g is displayed to prompt the player to strongly launch the game ball 8 to win the first start port 17 and store the first reserved memory. The player can advantageously play the game by firing the game ball 8 strongly according to the assist displays of M3a to M3g, winning the first start port 17, and storing the first reserved memory. This will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In FIGS. 7 and 8, Δ is a non-hit holding memory (outgoing holding memory), ○ is a big-hitting holding memory that does not cause a probability fluctuation (a big-hit holding where a big-hit symbol random number does not cause a probability fluctuation) (Hereinafter referred to as “holding memory for normal jackpot”), “◎” represents the reserved memory for probability variation jackpots, and “×” represents the state without the holding memory. The numbers in Δ, ○, and ◎ are the order in which the reserved memory is stored in the first reserved memory or the second reserved memory. In the column of “pending transition” in FIGS. 7 and 8, the first holding memory is described in the upper row, and the second holding memory is described in the lower row.

In the example of FIGS. 7 and 8, first, the gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state by digesting the second stored memory, which is the stored memory per probability variation big number 5. In this state, if there is a reserve memory for probability change big hit number 9 in the second hold memory (a hold memory that is a big hit in both the normal state and the high probability state), an assist display of M3a to M3g is performed at the big hit game. Is called.

  When the player strongly fires the game ball 8 in accordance with the assist display and wins the first start port 17, the first reserved memory is stored. In the high probability state, the ordinary electric accessory 19 is opened, and the game ball 8 is likely to enter the first start port 17. As described above, since the first reserved memory is digested in preference to the second reserved memory, only the first reserved memory repeats storage and digestion while the first reserved memory exists.

  In the example of FIG. 7, while the first reserved memory exists, the first reserved memory, which is the normal big hit reserved memory of number 5, is digested, and then the first reserved memory disappears. The second reserved memory, that is, the reserved memory per probability variation jack of number 9 is digested. Further, in the example of FIG. 8, while the first reserved memory exists, the first reserved memory, which is the probability storage big hit number 5 is digested, and then the first reserved memory disappears. From this, the second reserved memory, that is, the reserved memory for the probable big hit of number 9 is digested. In addition, after the second reserved memory, the reserved memory of the probability change big hit of No. 9 is digested, it becomes a high probability state, and thereafter, the big hit (star in FIG. 7, the normal big hit of No. 12 in FIG. 8). ) Is likely to occur.

  As described above, according to the present invention, at least one jackpot reserved memory of the first reserved memory and one reserved memory per probability variation jackpot of the second reserved memory are digested, and the probability variation state is obtained. At least one jackpot reserved memory can be digested and the jackpot can be generated continuously. In particular, in the case of FIG. 8, the high probability state can be continued by digesting the reserved memory for the probable big hit, which is the first reserved memory.

  On the other hand, when the assist display is not performed, the result is as shown in FIG. That is, by digesting the reserved memory of the number 5 probability change big hit that is the second reserved memory, in the state that the gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state, the probability change big hit number 9 is stored in the second reserved memory. Even if the hold storage occurs, the assist display of M3a to M3g is not performed. Therefore, the player is unaware that the second reserved memory has a reserved memory for the probable big hit, and stops firing the game ball 8 or causes the game ball 8 to be awarded only at the second starting port 18. In some cases, only the second reserved memory is stored. Then, after all of the first reserved memory is digested, the probability stored big hit reserved memory of the second reserved memory is digested and only one big hit occurs.

4). Modified Example (1) Big Hit Random Number Judgment Process of Modified Example The big hit random number judging process may be the one shown in FIG. 10 instead of the one shown in FIG. This jackpot random number determination process will be described. Note that the gaming machine 1 according to the modification is the same as the gaming machine 1 described above except for the big hit random number determination process.

  In step 610, it is determined whether or not the second reserved memory (non-priority reserved memory) is stored by winning the game ball 8. When the second reserved memory is stored, the process proceeds to step 620, and when the second reserved memory is not stored, the present process is terminated.

In step 620, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in a high probability state. When it is not in the high probability state, the process proceeds to step 630, and when it is in the high probability state, this process is terminated.
In step 630, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 1 is short in time. If the time is not short, the process proceeds to step 640. If the time is short, the process ends.

In step 640, it is determined whether or not the gaming machine 1 is in a big hit game. If the big hit game is not being played, the process proceeds to step 650, and if the big hit game is being played, the present process is terminated.
In step 650, it is determined whether or not a full tank display to be described later has already been made. If the full tank display has not been performed yet, the process proceeds to step 660, and if the full tank display has already been performed, the process proceeds to step 690.

  In step 660, whether or not the newly stored reserved memory is a jackpot reserved memory (that is, whether the jackpot random number acquired in step 10 is a value (3, 7) that is a jackpot even in a low probability state) Or not). If YES, the process proceeds to step 670, and if NO, this process ends.

  In step 670, it is determined whether or not the newly stored reserved memory is a stored memory per probability variation. If it is the reserved storage for the probable big hit, the process proceeds to step 680. On the other hand, in the case of a normal big hit holding storage, this processing is terminated.

  In step 680, a display (full tank display) that prompts the game ball 8 to be fired is performed on the symbol display device 21 so that the number of the second reserved storages reaches the upper limit. This display is performed until the variable display is finished (until just before the big hit game is started), which is performed by digesting the stored memory for the probable big hit.

  If it is determined in step 650 that a full tank display has already been made, the process proceeds to step 690, where the jackpot determination value for the newly stored reserved memory is a value (3, 7) that is a jackpot even in a low probability state. Judge whether there is. If it is 3 or 7, the process proceeds to step 700, and if it is neither 3 nor 7, this process is terminated.

  In step 700, it is determined whether or not the newly stored reserved memory is a stored memory per probability variation. If it is a pending storage for a probable big hit, the process proceeds to step 710. On the other hand, in the case of a normal big hit holding storage, this processing is terminated.

In step 710, assist display is started. The display content is the same as the assist display of M3a to M3g described above. This display continues until the reserved memory per probability change jackpot stored after the full tank display is exhausted. The assist display may be performed after the number of the second reserved storage reaches the upper limit.
(2) Effects of the gaming machine 1 according to the modified example As the second hold memory, there is a hold memory for probability variation big hit (hereinafter referred to as hold memory X for probability change big hit), and it is predicted that a high probability state will be obtained. In the state, if there is a stored memory per probability variation jack (hereinafter referred to as a retained memory Y per probability variation jack) as the second pending memory after the stored memory X per probability variation jackpot, the stored memory per probability variation jackpot as it is After X is digested and a high probability state is reached, the second stored memory, the stored memory Y for the probable big hit, is digested and the big hit does not continue sufficiently.

  In this modified example, when the reserved memory X per probability variation is detected by pre-reading (when it is determined YES in step 670), a full tank display that prompts the stored number of the second reserved memory to reach the upper limit is performed. (Step 680). Thereafter, in response to the full tank display, the player launches the game ball 8 weakly, wins the second starting port 18, and in the second hold memory, after the hold memory X of the probability change big hit, further increases the probability change big hit. If there is a pending storage Y (if determined as YES in step 690 and step 700), assist display of M3a to M3g is performed (step 710).

In response to the assist display, the player strongly fires the game ball 8 to win the first starting port 17 and stores the first reserved memory, and then stores the second reserved memory stored after the full tank display. Before digesting the probability change big hit hold memory Y, the storage and digestion of only the first hold memory is repeated, so that at least one jackpot hold memory of the first hold memory and the second hold memory It is possible to digest one reserved memory per probability variation jackpot, and to digest at least one jackpot reserved memory when the probability variation state occurs, and continuously generate jackpots.

  In this modification, the timing for transmitting a command for performing various displays from the main control board 41 can be any time during a big hit game, neither a high probability state nor a short time. Therefore, it is possible to cope with a rule that prohibits transmission of a command from the main control board 41 during a big hit game, a high probability state, and a short time.

In addition, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment at all, and it cannot be overemphasized that it can implement with a various aspect in the range which does not deviate from this invention.
For example, in the above-described modified example, in the state where the probability is not high, the time is not short, the big hit game is not being played, and the full tank display is not yet displayed, the first change storage (priority hold storage) Even when the memory is detected, the full tank display may be performed.

  The symbol display device may have a first screen and a second screen. On the first screen, it is possible to perform symbol variation display, symbol stop display, and assist display generated by digesting the first reserved memory. In addition, on the second screen, it is possible to display a symbol variation display, a symbol stop display, and an assist display generated by digesting the second reserved memory. The symbol variation display on the second screen may be started when the first reserved memory exists. In this case, the timing at which the symbol variation display stops and the symbol is determined (a jackpot game is provided in the case of a jackpot) can be made after the first reserved memory is lost.

Further, the first start port 17 and the second start port 18 may be arranged vertically (so that the positions in the left-right direction are the same).
In addition, the gaming machine 1 may include a normal electric accessory (opening / closing means) that opens and closes the second starting port 18.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 3 ... Outer frame, 5 ... Inner frame, 7 ... Game board, 8 ... Game ball,
9 ... handle, 11 ... upper saucer, 13 ... lower saucer,
17 ... 1st starting port, 18 ... 2nd starting port, 19 ... Normal electric accessory,
21 ... Symbol display device, 24 ... Special electric accessory, 25 ... Grand prize opening,
31 ... 1st special symbol display device, 32 ... 2nd special symbol display device,
33 ... 1st special symbol memory display device, 34 ... 2nd special symbol memory display device,
35 ... Normal symbol start gate, 37 ... Normal symbol display device,
39 ... Normal symbol memory display device, 41 ... Main control board,
42 ... Time-reduction display LED, 43 ... Design control board

(1 ) The invention of claim 1
A first start port that is arranged in the game area and in which a game ball can win a prize, and a second start port in which a position in the horizontal direction in the game area is shifted from the first start port and in which a game ball can win a prize A first hold storage means for setting a determination value corresponding to the winning and storing a hold storage associated with the determination value when a game ball wins the first start opening; When a game ball wins the second start opening, a second hold storage unit that sets a determination value corresponding to the winning and stores a hold storage associated with the determination value; and the first hold When the storage means has the reserved memory, the jackpot game is provided based on the determination value associated with the reserved memory, and the game state A which is a normal gaming state based on the determination value; From the game state A for the player First holding game execution means for setting one of gaming state B, which is an advantageous gaming state, and the first holding memory means do not have the holding memory, and the second holding memory means stores the holding memory. If there is, the jackpot game is provided based on the determination value associated with the reserved memory, and either the gaming state A or the gaming state B is set based on the determination value And in the gaming state A, the holding storage associated with the determination value for setting the gaming state B is stored in the first holding storage unit or the second holding storage unit. The determination value that is stored and associated with the determination value that provides the jackpot game and sets the gaming state B is the determination value that sets the gaming state B of the second holding storage means. If stored in a position which is later digested than the associated said pending memory, and gist gaming machine, characterized in that it and a notification unit that performs a predetermined notification.

In accordance with the notification, the player can win the game ball at the first start port by, for example, adjusting the firing speed of the game ball, and store the reserved memory in the first reserved storage means. In this case, after entering the gaming state B by the above-mentioned (iv) on-hold storage, before the above-mentioned (v) on-hold storage is digested, the storage and digestion of the on-hold storage in the first on-hold storage means are repeated, The big hit game can be played by the big hit holding memory stored in the first holding memory means. Therefore, according to the present invention, the player can play the big hit game by the big hit hold memory stored in the first hold memory and the big hit game by the hold memory (v) stored in the second hold memory, respectively. Since it is possible to play at least one big hit game, it is not possible to store the reserved memory in the first reserved memory means, but immediately, the big hit is made by the reserved memory (v) stored in the second reserved memory means. It is advantageous for a player rather than playing a game. That is, according to the present invention, it is possible to prevent the player from recognizing the game situation by a predetermined notification and to prevent the game from being disadvantaged. In addition, since the on-hold storage in (v) sets the game state B, the player can advantageously play a game after digesting the on-hold storage in (i) .

Claims (7)

A first start port arranged in the game area and capable of winning a game ball;
A second starting port in which a position in the horizontal direction in the game area is arranged away from the first starting port, and a game ball can win;
A first holding storage means for setting a determination value corresponding to the winning when a game ball wins the first starting port, and storing a holding storage associated with the determination value;
When a game ball wins the second starting port, a second hold storage means for setting a determination value corresponding to the winning and storing a hold storage associated with the determination value;
When the first holding storage means has the holding storage, the jackpot game is provided based on the determination value associated with the holding storage, and the normal gaming state is set based on the determination value. A first on-hold game execution means for setting one of a game state A and a game state B which is a game state more advantageous than the game state A for the player;
When the first reserved memory means does not have the reserved memory and the second reserved memory means has the reserved memory, the jackpot game is provided based on the determination value associated with the reserved memory. And a second on-hold game executing means for setting either the game state A or the game state B based on the determination value;
If the hold memory associated with the determination value for providing the jackpot game and setting the game state B is stored in the second hold storage means and is in the game state B, An informing means for informing;
A gaming machine comprising:   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notification unit performs the predetermined notification while providing the jackpot game. A first start port that is arranged in the game area and in which a game ball can win a prize, and a second start port in which a position in the horizontal direction in the game area is shifted from the first start port and in which a game ball can win a prize And the start of
A first holding storage means for setting a determination value corresponding to the winning when a game ball wins the first starting port, and storing a holding storage associated with the determination value;
When a game ball wins the second starting port, a second hold storage means for setting a determination value corresponding to the winning and storing a hold storage associated with the determination value;
When the first holding storage means has the holding storage, the jackpot game is provided based on the determination value associated with the holding storage, and the normal gaming state is set based on the determination value. A first on-hold game execution means for setting one of a game state A and a game state B which is a game state more advantageous than the game state A for the player;
When the first reserved memory means does not have the reserved memory and the second reserved memory means has the reserved memory, the jackpot game is provided based on the determination value associated with the reserved memory. And a second on-hold game executing means for setting either the game state A or the game state B based on the determination value;
In the gaming state A, the holding memory associated with the determination value for setting the gaming state B is stored in the first holding memory means or the second holding memory means, and provides the jackpot game The holding storage associated with the determination value for setting the gaming state B is later than the holding storage associated with the determination value for setting the gaming state B in the second holding storage means. And a notification means for performing a predetermined notification when stored in the position digested in,
A gaming machine comprising: In the gaming state A, when the holding storage associated with the determination value for setting the gaming state B is stored in the first holding storage means or the second holding storage means,
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, further comprising: a holding number increase promoting unit that performs notification for urging to increase the number of the holding memories stored in the second holding storage unit.   5. The notification unit according to claim 3 or 4, wherein the notification unit performs the predetermined notification before the gaming state B based on the hold memory associated with the determination value for setting the gaming state B is started. The gaming machine described. A game symbol display means for displaying a predetermined game symbol when a game ball wins the first start port or the second start port;
The gaming state B is a high probability state in which the probability that the lottery result by the lottery means the jackpot game is higher than the gaming state A, and / or the display time of the game symbol by the gaming symbol display means is The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the gaming machine is in a short time state when becoming shorter than the gaming state A. A normal symbol start gate that outputs a normal symbol start signal when the game ball passes,
When the normal symbol start signal is output, a normal symbol display means for displaying the normal symbol fluctuating for a predetermined time and then confirming the normal symbol,
Opening and closing means for opening and closing the first starting port and / or the second starting port;
An opening / closing control means for opening the opening / closing means when the normal symbol is a predetermined winning design,
In the gaming state B, the normal symbol time-short state in which the time of variation display on the normal symbol display means is shorter than the gaming state A, and / or the probability that the normal symbol becomes the predetermined winning symbol is higher than the gaming state A. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is in a high normal symbol high probability state.