JP2017127726A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine notifying a player of an end time of a support state in a mode never existed before.SOLUTION: While a support state is being generated, a specific display area 74 is formed in a presentation display part 6, and a specific number of first display bodies 73a, 73a - - are to be displayed in the specific display area 74. At the same time, accompanying the start of variations of specific decorative symbols 71, 71 --, a predetermined number of the first display bodies 73a are moved outside the specific display area 74 and digested. On the other hand, a predetermined number of the first display bodies 73a are newly added to the specific display area 74. Further, the number of digestions of the first display bodies 73a till the number of times of definite displays of symbols reaches a specific number of times becomes less than the specific number, second display bodies 73b different from the first display bodies are added to the specific display area 74. At the time of a start of the variations of the specific decorative symbols 71, 71 -- when the number of times of the definite displays of symbols becomes the specific number of times, the second display bodies 73b are configured to be moved outside the specific display area 74 and to be digested.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

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

  Conventionally, as a pachinko machine that is an example of a gaming machine, after a so-called jackpot state occurs, for example, a starting winning combination having a movable member is likely to be able to win a game ball or easily enter a winning state. There is something that causes support status. Also, many pachinko machines have been devised in which the support state is associated with the number of fixed display times of the symbol, and the support state is terminated when the fixed number of display times of the symbol reaches a specific number of times after the support state occurs. . And some of such pachinko machines display the number of symbol fixed display times until the support state ends on the symbol display unit or the like, and inform the player of the end time of the support state. (For example, patent document 1).

JP 2004-305363 A

  However, in the pachinko machines as described above, the numbers are merely displayed, and the player has become less fresh.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that notifies a player of the end timing of a specific gaming state in an unprecedented manner.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides a symbol display unit capable of changing / determining symbols, an effect display unit for performing various display effects, and a special winning means having a movable member that can be opened and closed. And a control means for controlling a game operation and a display operation in the symbol display section and the effect display section. The control means includes one or more based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition. When the numerical value is acquired from the random number, the determined display mode of the symbol and the variation time of the symbol are determined based on the acquired numerical value, and the variation of the symbol is started in the symbol display unit. Accordingly, the special winning means is displayed in a predetermined manner on the basis of the fact that the symbol is displayed in a predetermined finalized display mode, and the symbol is displayed in a special finalized display mode. A gaming machine that causes a special gaming state to be activated and causes a specific gaming state advantageous to a player until a predetermined number of times of display of the symbol reaches a specific number after the special gaming state ends, wherein the control means Displays a specific number of first display bodies on the effect display unit during the occurrence of the specific gaming state, and digests a predetermined number of the first display bodies as the symbols start to change, The predetermined number of the first display bodies are added, and the number of the first display bodies that are digested by the predetermined game lottery until the determined number of display times of the symbols reaches the specific number is less than the specific number. When it becomes, it determines whether to add the 2nd display body different from the said 1st display body, and when it decides to add, the said 2nd display body is added, and the fixed display of the said symbol Before While the second display body is digested at the start of the variation of the symbol that becomes the specific number of times, if it is determined not to add, the second display body is not added, and the fixed display number of the symbol is the specific number The first display body is digested at the start of the variation of the symbol.

In addition, a symbol display unit capable of changing / determining symbols, an effect display unit for performing various display effects, and a special winning means having a movable member that can be opened and closed are provided. Control means for controlling the operation and display operation in the symbol display section and the display section for presentation, the control means is obtained by acquiring a numerical value from one or a plurality of random numbers based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition Based on the numerical value, the fixed display mode of the symbol and the variation time of the symbol are determined, the symbol display unit starts the variation of the symbol, and the symbol is displayed in a predetermined fixed display mode as the variation time elapses. On the other hand, a special game state is generated in which the special winning means is activated in a predetermined manner based on the fact that the symbols are confirmed and displayed in a special confirmation display manner. In addition, after the end of the special gaming state, in the gaming machine that causes a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player until the number of fixed display times of the symbol reaches a specific number of times, the control means is during the occurrence of the specific gaming state , A specific number of the first display bodies are displayed on the display unit for presentation, and the predetermined number of the first display bodies are digested as the symbols start to change, while the predetermined number of the first display bodies are newly added. In addition, when the number of the first display bodies digested until the number of fixed display times of the symbol reaches the specific number of times becomes less than the specific number, a second display body different from the first display body After the addition of the second display body, the display of the symbol is not performed until the number of fixed display times of the symbol reaches the specific number of times, and the first display body and the second display body are not added. To the time variation initiation of symbols number is the specific number, it is also possible to configure so as to digest the second display member.
And, by adopting such a configuration, the end time of the specific gaming state is notified using a new display body such as the first display body or the second display body, which the player has to feel fresh. Such an effect can be realized, and an effect that a gaming machine with high gaming properties can be obtained can be achieved.

In addition, a symbol display unit capable of changing / determining symbols, an effect display unit for performing various display effects, and a special winning means having a movable member that can be opened and closed are provided. Control means for controlling the operation and display operation in the symbol display section and the display section for presentation, the control means is obtained by acquiring a numerical value from one or a plurality of random numbers based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition Based on the numerical value, the fixed display mode of the symbol and the variation time of the symbol are determined, the symbol display unit starts the variation of the symbol, and the symbol is displayed in a predetermined fixed display mode as the variation time elapses. On the other hand, a special game state is generated in which the special winning means is activated in a predetermined manner based on the fact that the symbols are confirmed and displayed in a special confirmation display manner. In addition, after the end of the special gaming state, in the gaming machine that causes a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player until the number of fixed display times of the symbol reaches a specific number of times, the control means is during the occurrence of the specific gaming state A specific display area is formed in the display unit for presentation, a specific number of first display bodies are displayed in the specific display area, and a predetermined number of the first display bodies are displayed in the specific display as the symbols start to change. While moving or erasing out of the area and digesting, the predetermined number of the first display bodies are newly added to the specific display area, and further, the number of the fixed display times of the symbol reaches the specific number of times. When the digested number of one display body is equal to or less than the specific number, a second display body different from the first display body is added to the specific display area, and after the addition of the second display body, the symbol is displayed. Until the number of fixed displays reaches the specific number of times, the first display body and the second display body are not added to the specific display area, and the variation start of the symbol at which the fixed display number of the symbols becomes the specific number of times is started. In some cases, it may be possible to adopt the first configuration in which the second display body is moved or erased outside the specific display area and digested.
Then, by adopting such a first configuration, the player can notify the end timing of the specific gaming state using a new display body that is not conventional, such as the first display body or the second display body. An effect that feels fresh can be realized, and an effect that a gaming machine with high gaming properties can be obtained can be achieved.

Further, in the case where the first configuration is adopted, as the specific gaming state, a first specific gaming state in which the specific number of times is a first specific number of times, and a second in which the specific number of times is greater than the first specific number of times. At least two types of the second specific gaming state, which is a specific number of times, are set, and the control means has the same number of fixed display times of the symbol as the first specific number of times during the occurrence of the second specific gaming state. When the digested number of the first display bodies until reaching the value is equal to or less than the specific number, a second display body different from the first display body is added to the specific display area, and the second display After the addition of the body, the first display body and the second display body are not added to the specific display area until the number of fixed display times of the symbol reaches the specific number of times. Same as the first specified number of times The second display body is moved or erased outside the specific display area and digested at the start of the change in the number of symbols, and after the second display body is digested, the specific number of the first displays It is also possible to adopt a second configuration in which a body is newly added to the specific display area.
And by adopting such a second configuration, it is possible for a player to play with a very high interest in whether or not the specific gaming state will end upon digestion of the second display body, It is possible to achieve an effect that the game performance can be further improved.

In addition, in the configuration adopting the first or second configuration, the control means includes a main control means for controlling an operation relating to the game and a display operation in the symbol display section, and a display in the display section for presentation. Sub-control means for controlling the operation, the main control means, when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the numerical value is acquired from the random number during the symbol variation display, up to a predetermined number of the acquired numerical value as the hold information When the game is stored and the symbol is confirmed and displayed, the start command is transmitted to the sub-control unit and the variation of the symbol is started. The sub-control means creates schedule information based on the hold information, and transmits the start command related to digestion of the hold information. On the other hand, when the sub control means receives the schedule information in a state where the specific gaming state is occurring and the second display body is not displayed, the sub control means receives a start command related to the schedule information. It is also conceivable to adopt a third configuration in which the number of the first display bodies to be digested is selectively determined.
And by adopting such a third configuration, it is possible to provide the player with a new effect in which the number of digests of the first display body at the start of symbol variation is not uniform. it can.

  According to the present invention, since the end timing of the specific gaming state is notified by using a new display body such as the first display body or the second display body, an effect that makes the player feel fresh is realized. Therefore, it is possible to make a gaming machine with high gaming characteristics.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the rear side. It is the block diagram which showed the control mechanism of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed a response | compatibility with the numerical value of d counter, and the type of "big hit". It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with the numerical value of e counter, and a "basic fluctuation pattern." It is explanatory drawing which showed a response | compatibility with a "basic fluctuation pattern" and a "detailed fluctuation pattern". It is explanatory drawing which showed the display part for production | presentation in which the support state is occurring. It is explanatory drawing which showed the aspect which digests and adds a 1st display body. It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with the numerical value of f counter, and the digestion number of a 1st display body. It is explanatory drawing which showed the display mode after displaying a 2nd display body.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Overall description of pachinko machine)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the front side. Moreover, FIG. 2 is explanatory drawing which showed the game board 2 from the front side. Further, FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the rear side.
The pachinko machine 1 is a game in which a game ball is driven into a game area 16 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 and flows down in the game area 16, and the game board 2 functions as a support. It is installed on the front upper part of the frame 3 via a middle frame 5 which is a metal frame member. In addition, a front door 4 in which a glass plate is fitted and installed in front of the game board 2 is hinged to the machine frame 3 so as to be able to be opened on one side with the left end edge as an axis, and is closed by the front door 4. A space in front of the game board 2 is a game area 16.

  The gaming area 16 is surrounded by an outer rail 23 and an inner rail 24 that are arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is placed between the rails 23, 24 on the left side of the gaming area 16. A launch passage 13 for driving into the game area 16 is provided. In addition, in the approximate center of the game area 16, a decorative pattern composed of numbers “0” to “9” and a first display body 73a and a second display body 73b (shown in FIG. 8) to be described later are displayed. An effect display unit 6 is provided. Further, a center member 26 provided with an electric accessory 61 or the like is provided on the game board 2 so as to surround the effect display unit 6, and below the center member 26 is a start winning opening through which a game ball can be won. 19 is provided. In addition, a left-handed space SL in which a game ball can flow down is formed on the left side of the center member 26. Only the game balls flowing down the left-handed space SL can aim to win the start winning opening 19. It is like that.

  On the other hand, a right-handed space SR in which a game ball can flow down is also formed on the right side of the center member 26. Further, the right-handed space SR is provided with a gate member 20 through which a game ball can pass and a start winning combination 17 having an operable tongue piece (not shown). The starting winning combination 17 is in an open state in which a game ball can be awarded to a built-in prize opening (not shown) in accordance with the operation of the tongue piece, and a game ball cannot be awarded to the prize opening. It changes to either one of the closed states. In addition, large winning devices 18a and 18b having door members that can be opened and closed are installed below the right-handed space SR (a position below the center member 26 and on the right side of the start winning opening 19). Then, the game ball is caused to flow down the right-handed space SR instead of the left-handed space SL, thereby allowing the gate member 20 to pass through, winning the starting winning combination 17 in the open state, or even opening the large It is possible to efficiently win the winning devices 18a and 18b. Note that a large number of game nails (not shown) are implanted on substantially the entire surface of the game area 16 regardless of whether the center member 26 is left or right. Further, a special symbol display section 60 (shown in FIG. 4) including a 7-segment display for displaying special symbols is provided at the lower right portion of the game board 2 outside the game area 16.

Further, on the front side of the machine casing 3 and below the game board 2, a supply tray 7 for supplying game balls to the launching device 10 and a storage for storing game balls overflowing from the supply tray 7. A tray 8 is attached. The supply tray 7 can be opened to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the front door 4 and the storage tray 8 with respect to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the middle frame 5, respectively. Furthermore, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 is installed on the right side of the storage tray 8 so as to be rotatable. In addition, a push button 25 that can be arbitrarily pushed by the player is provided in front of the supply tray 7.
Furthermore, a pair of speakers 14 and 14 for reporting sound effects and various messages are provided on the upper part of the front door 4, and on the side part of the front door 4 according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 and the like. Lamp members 15 and 15 each having a plurality of LEDs that are lit and blinking are provided.

  On the other hand, on the rear side of the machine casing 3, there are a storage tank 11 for storing game balls to be paid out as rental balls and prize balls to the supply tray 7, a payout device 12 connected to the storage tank 11, and a payout device 12. A payout control device 28 for controlling the payout operation, a power supply device 29 for supplying a power supply voltage to each control board, device, and member are installed. Reference numeral 21 denotes a center cover formed in the shape of a cover made of synthetic resin. Inside the center cover 21, main control for executing main control relating to the game (for example, so-called jackpot lottery). 4 (shown in FIG. 4), a display control device 50 (shown in FIG. 4) for controlling the display operation and the like in the effect display unit 6, and a light emission control device 51 (see FIG. 4) for controlling the lighting / flashing operation of the lamp member 15 and the like. 4), a sound control device 52 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls the sounding operation from the speaker 14, and a sub-control device 40 that integrally controls the operations of the display control device 50, the sound control device 52, and the like. Etc.) are installed. In addition, 22 is a plug for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to a transformer, and 27 is a ground.

Next, the control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1.
The main control device 30 incorporates a main control board 31 on which a main CPU 32 for controlling the operation of the following members as well as execution of the big hit lottery, a storage means 33 such as a ROM and a RAM, a timer 34, an interface 35 and the like are mounted. Yes. The main control board 31 is connected to the start winning opening 19, the start winning combination 17, the large winning devices 18 a and 18 b, the gate member 20, the special symbol display unit 60, and the like via the interface 35. The main control board 31 is also electrically connected to a sub-integrated board 41 built in the sub-control device 40. Although omitted in FIG. 4, the main control board 31 is also connected to the payout control device 28, the power supply device 29, and the like via the interface 35.

  The storage means 33 determines the a counter used for the open lottery for determining whether or not the start winning combination 17 is opened, the c counter used for the jackpot lottery (random number for jackpot determination), and the type of “big hit” to be generated. A plurality of counters such as an e-counter (variation time determining random number) for determining a basic variation pattern (symbol variation pattern) which is a variation time of a special symbol or a decorative symbol. Built in. Each counter is a loop counter that counts a loop while adding one by one within a very short time (for example, 1 interrupt 2.000 ms) according to a predetermined rule from the time of power-on. The acquisition of numerical values used can be regarded as acquisition of numerical values from random numbers. The a counter is 0-10 (11 ways), the c counter is 0-1000 (1001 ways), the d counter is 0-9 (10 ways), and the e counter is 0-0. A loop count is made between 30 (31 ways). Then, the main CPU 32 obtains one numerical value from the a counter triggered by the detection of the passage of the gate ball 20 of the game ball, and triggered by the detection of the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 19 and the start winning prize 17 One numerical value is acquired from each of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter (a big hit lottery is executed).

  Further, the storage means 33 includes a special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 60, a jackpot type determination table associating the value of the d counter with the type of “big jackpot” as shown in FIG. 5, and as shown in FIG. A basic variation pattern determination table in which the value of the e counter is associated with the basic variation pattern is stored. This basic variation pattern mainly defines the variation time (time from the variation start to the final display) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Further, in the storage means 33, for example, when a special ball is displayed at the start winning opening 19 or the start winning combination 17 while the special symbol is displayed in the special symbol display section 60 variably, the c counter associated with the winning, A hold information storage area 36 for storing a maximum of four (up to a total of eight) in a state in which the start winning opening 19 and the start winning combination 17 are distinguished from each other with the numerical values obtained from the d counter and the e counter as hold information. Is provided. In addition, in the storage means 33, the hold information stored in the hold information storage area 36 can be transferred and stored one by one, and the jackpot determination such as whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot is executed. A jackpot determination storage area 37 is provided. The hold information is sequentially digested in the order in which it is stored each time the special symbol and the decorative symbol are fixedly displayed, and new hold information can be stored along with the digestion.

  The sub-control device 40 includes a sub-integrated board 41 on which a sub-integrated CPU 42, a storage unit 43, a timer 44, an interface 45, and the like are mounted. The sub-integrated board 41 is electrically connected to the main control board 31 through the interface 45, and is also electrically connected to the display control device 50, the light emission control device 51, and the sound control device 52. Then, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives a signal related to the big hit lottery from the main control board 31 as will be described later, the sub-integrated CPU 42 controls each control device according to the content of the signal, and the operation of the speaker 14 and the lamp member 15 The display operation of the decorative symbols in the display unit 6 is controlled. The sub-integrated CPU 42 is also connected to the hold display unit 62 for displaying the number of hold information via the interface 45. The hold display section 62 may be provided outside the game area 16, or may be provided in the game area 16 or the effect display section 6.

  In addition, the storage means 43 uses a symbol storage area (not shown) for storing decorative symbols to be displayed on the effect display unit 6, and detailed variation display modes and characters (to be described later for battle effects) of the decorative symbols. 7 includes a variation pattern storage area 46 for storing a plurality of detailed variation patterns including character effects using moving images of allied characters and enemy characters (as shown in FIG. 7). It is stored in association with the basic variation pattern determined by the control board 31.

Hereinafter, basic game operations in the pachinko machine 1 will be briefly described.
First, in the pachinko machine 1, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 19 or the start winning combination 17 (satisfaction of a predetermined condition), the main CPU 32 detects the win. Then, the main CPU 32 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls as prize balls, acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, d counter, and e counter at the timing of winning detection, and further holds the hold information. It is confirmed whether or not the number of pending information stored in the storage area 36 has reached the maximum value. If the number of pending information has already reached the maximum value, the acquired numerical values from the c counter, d counter, and e counter are deleted without being stored. On the other hand, if the maximum value has not been reached, the numerical values obtained from the c counter, d counter, and e counter are stored in the holding information storage area 36, and the jackpot determination table set for each gaming state is referred to. The numerical value acquired from the c counter this time is a predetermined “big hit value (for example,“ 0 ”,“ 100 ”,“ 200 ”,“ 300 ”,“ 400 ”,“ 500 ”,“ 600 ”in the normal big hit determination table) ”,“ 700 ”,“ 800 ”, and“ 900 ”. In the jackpot determination table in the high probability state,“ 0 ”,“ 100 ”,“ 200 ”,“ 300 ”,“ 400 ” , “500”, “600”, “700”, “800”, “900”, “1000”) (in other words, the result of the jackpot lottery is “Big hit” ), If it is “big hit”, the value obtained from the e counter based on the type of “big win” based on the value obtained from the d counter and the result of the jackpot lottery The corresponding basic variation pattern is once determined as a prior determination prior to the jackpot determination described later. Further, the main CPU 32 creates schedule information including the result of the prior determination and the number of pieces of hold information, and transmits the schedule information to the sub integrated CPU 42.

  Further, the main CPU 32 always checks whether the symbol is variably displayed in the special symbol display unit 60 or whether the symbol is fixedly displayed. If the symbol is fixedly displayed, the main CPU 32 confirms whether there is pending information. Then, if there is holding information, the holding information with the highest priority to be digested (here, the holding information stored earlier) is transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37 and the following jackpot determination is executed for the holding information. To do. That is, with reference to the jackpot determination table corresponding to the gaming state at the time when the hold information is transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37, the numerical value acquired from the c counter related to the hold information is the predetermined “bonus value”. Whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is “big hit” or “out”. Further, if the result of the jackpot lottery is “big hit” (that is, the value obtained from the c counter is “hits value”), the value obtained from the d counter is associated with the jackpot type determination table shown in FIG. The type of “big hit” is determined, and a basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the acquired numerical value from the e counter is read using the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot lottery is “out” (that is, the value acquired from the c counter is a value other than the “jackpot value”), the basic variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. Reads the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the counter.

  After that, the main CPU 32 determines the result of the jackpot lottery (whether it is a “hit” or “out”), and if it is “hit”, the type and the type of the read basic variation pattern (especially the variation time). A start command including the indicated information is created, and the start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42. Further, the special symbol is changed in a predetermined manner in the special symbol display unit 60, and the time measurement by the timer 34 is started. When the fluctuation time of the read basic fluctuation pattern elapses, the result of jackpot lottery, and if it is “big jackpot”, a special symbol corresponding to the type is confirmed and displayed, and a stop command including a stop signal is It transmits to integrated CPU42. Note that the special symbol to be confirmed is, for example, “big jackpot”, and when the numerical value acquired from the d counter is “0” to “2”, it is designated as “first non-special jackpot” as non-special jackpot When “2”, which is one of the special symbol confirmation display modes, is “big hit” and the value acquired from the d counter is “3”, the special non-special jackpot is designated as “second unspecified big hit”. When “4”, which is one of the symbol fixed display modes, is “big hit” and the value acquired from the d counter is “4”, the special symbol for non-specific jackpot is designated as “third non-specific big jackpot”. Each of the confirmation display modes “8” is confirmed and displayed. Further, in the case of “big hit” and the value obtained from the d counter is “5”, “1”, which is one of the special big hit special symbol fixed display forms as “first specific big hit”, “ If the value obtained from the d counter is “6”, it is “3”, which is one of the special symbol determination display modes of “special jackpot” as “second jackpot”. If there is a numerical value acquired from the d-counter from “7” to “9”, “7”, which is one of the special symbol winning special symbol fixed display modes, is displayed as “third specific jackpot”. . On the other hand, if it is “off”, it is confirmed and displayed with “−”.

  Further, if the result of the big win lottery is “big win”, the main CPU 32 performs a predetermined demonstration of the big winning devices 18a, 18b after starting the special demonstration state and displaying the start of the big win state, which is a special gaming state, after the special symbol is determined and displayed. When a game ball is awarded to the opened big winning devices 18a and 18b by causing a jackpot state consisting of an intermittent opening and an end demo for notifying the end of the jackpot state, the winning prize opening 19 and the starting winning prize 17 are won. More game balls (for example, 10) are paid out as prize balls than in the case where the game is performed.

  Further, when the big hit state is finished, the main winning combination 17 is likely to be in the open state until the special symbol is confirmed and displayed a specific number of times, and the starting winning combination 17 is in the open state for a long time. A support state (specific game state) is generated. This specific number of times differs depending on which “big jackpot” caused the jackpot state. If it is “the first non-specific jackpot”, 30 times (the first support state), “the second non-special jackpot” Or if it is “first specific jackpot” 60 times (second support status), if it is “third non-specific jackpot” or “second specified jackpot” 90 times (third support status), “third specified jackpot” ”Until the result of the next jackpot lottery becomes“ big jackpot ”(regardless of the type) (fourth support state). Then, the main CPU 32 ends the support state when the number of special symbol fixed displays after the jackpot state ends reaches the specific number.

  The opening / closing operation of the start winning combination 17 is also controlled by the main CPU 32, and when the game ball passes through the gate member 20, the passage is detected by the main CPU 32. Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from the a counter at the timing of passage detection (performs an open lottery), and the acquired numerical value from the a counter is a predetermined “open numerical value (for example, a support state has occurred. It is determined whether or not there are 10 types of “0” to “9”, and if there is no support state, there is only 1 type of “0”. If it is “open value”, that is, if the result of the open lottery is “winning”, the start winning combination 17 is operated from the closed state to the open state in a predetermined manner. At this time, if the support state occurs, for example, a special opening operation such as a mode in which the open state is intermittently repeated three times over a longer time (2 seconds) than when the support state does not occur The start winning combination 17 is operated in a manner. In addition, if the support state does not occur, for example, the engine is started in a normal opening operation mode in which, for example, it is opened only once for a shorter time (0.2 seconds) than when the support state occurs. The winning combination 17 is activated. On the other hand, if the numerical value acquired from the a counter is not “open numerical value”, that is, if the result of the open lottery is “off”, the start winning prize 17 is not operated in the closed state. Further, when the game ball passes through the gate member 20 while the start winning combination 17 is in operation or the like, the numerical value of the a counter acquired at the passing timing is stored in the storage means 33 in the same manner as the hold information. At the same time, the confirmation of the result of the open lottery is performed in the stored order every time the operation of the start winning prize 17 is completed.

  In addition, the main CPU 32 determines that the jackpot state is caused only when the jackpot state generated due to any of the “first specified jackpot”, “second specified jackpot”, and “third specified jackpot” is finished. A high probability state in which the probability of the jackpot lottery result being a “big hit” is raised until the next jackpot lottery result becomes “big jackpot” (regardless of the type) after the completion. For this reason, after the end of the jackpot state due to the “first specific jackpot” or the “second specific jackpot”, there may be a situation in which the high probability state continues even if the support state ends.

  On the other hand, when receiving the schedule information, the sub integration CPU 42 stores the schedule information in the schedule information storage area 47 and increases the number of the hold information by 1 in the hold display unit 62. In addition, when the start command is received, the number of the hold information is decreased by 1 in the hold display unit 62, and the schedule information corresponding to the start command is read from the schedule information storage area 47, and if the game state is the support state, The control related to the schedule information as described later is executed. Furthermore, the display mode of the final symbol to be finalized according to the information related to the result of the jackpot lottery included in the start command and the type of “big jackpot” is determined, and the information related to the basic variation pattern is supported. The detailed variation pattern to be performed is read out from the variation pattern storage area 46, and the decorative design on the effect display unit 6 is variably displayed according to the read detailed variation pattern while being timed by the timer 44. Then, with the reception of the stop command, the decorative design is displayed on the effect display unit 6 in the determined display mode. That is, if the result of the jackpot lottery is “big jackpot” and the type is “third specific jackpot”, a specific jackpot decorative symbol display mode in which three specific decorative symbols are arranged (for example, “7/7/7”). If the result of the jackpot lottery is “big jackpot” and the type is other than “third specific jackpot”, the non-specific jackpot decorative symbol display mode in which three decorative symbols other than the specific decorative symbols are arranged ( For example, “2 · 2 · 2”) is displayed. Also, if the result of the jackpot lottery is “out”, at least one of the three decorative symbols will be confirmed and displayed in a different out decorative symbol display mode (for example, “1, 2, 3”) different from the other two decorative symbols. Let

  Further, the sub-integrated CPU 42 so-called a so-called big hit state, for example, during the start demonstration, notifies the start of the big hit state using the effect display unit 6 and so-called a right-handed space SR. Inform the player to “right-hand”. Further, when the opening of the big prize attacker 18a is started, the display effect on the effect display unit 6 corresponding to the type of “big hit” or the like is read from the storage means 43, and the display operation on the effect display unit 6 is controlled. To do. Furthermore, during the end demonstration, the effect display unit 6 is used to notify the player that the big hit state will end. In addition, the sub-integrated CPU 42 reads the display effect on the effect display unit 6 unique to the support state from the storage unit 43 during the support state occurrence, and controls the display operation on the effect display unit 6. Note that the sub-integrated CPU 42 ends the display effect peculiar to the support state with the end of the support state regardless of whether or not the high probability state occurs, stops the “right-handed”, and enters the left-handed space SL. The player is notified using the effect display unit 6 so as to hit the game ball, and is returned to the normal display effect as described above. Further, the sub-integrated CPU 42 grasps the type of support state (that is, the specific number of times) that occurs after the jackpot state ends based on the start command in which the jackpot lottery result is “big jackpot”, and the built-in counting means Thus, it is possible to determine the number of remaining fixed display times until the specific number of times is reached.

  Here, the game by the player on the pachinko machine 1 will be described along a general flow. The player starts the game from a state where the support state does not occur, and operates the handle 9 to rotate. Then, the launching device 10 is operated, and a game ball is driven into the game area 16 through the launch passage 13, and first, the left-handed space SL is caused to flow down to aim for winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 19. Then, the result of the jackpot lottery with the winning game balls becomes “hit”, and when the jackpot state occurs, “right-handed” is made to flow down the right-handed space SR, and the intermittent winning system 18a, 18b is opened. Aiming to win a game ball. In addition, even after the end of the jackpot state, while the support state is occurring, “right-handed” is continued, the game ball passes through the gate member 20, and the start winning combination 17 that is frequently opened in the support state. Aiming to win a game ball to. Then, when the support state is ended without the result of the big hit lottery being “big hit”, the game returns to the above-mentioned game where the “right hit” is stopped and the left hit space SL is made to flow down.

(Explanation about the display effect using the display body)
Here, a display effect using the first display body 73a and the second display body 73b in the support state, which is a main part of the present invention, will be described with reference to FIGS.
The storage means 43 of the sub-control device 40 is provided with a specific effect storage area 48 for storing a specific decorative design 71, a specific background display 72, a first display body 73a, a second display body 73b, etc. used in the support state. Yes. Then, when the support state occurs, the sub-integrated CPU 42, as shown in FIG. 8, displays the background display on the effect display unit 6 as the specific background display 72 and the decorative symbols as the specific decorative symbols 71, 71,. Switch. Further, a specific display area 74 is formed in the lower portion of the effect display unit 6, and a specific number (here, 10) of the first display bodies 73a, 73a,... . Further, a digest display area 75 as will be described later is formed on the left side of the first display body 73a at the left end of the lower left corner of the effect display section 6.

  When receiving the start command from the main CPU 32 in the support state, the sub-integrated CPU 42 starts changing the specific decorative symbols 71, 71,... And slides the first display bodies 73a, 73a,. The number (for example, one) of the first display bodies 73a determined as described above is moved from the specific display area 74 to the digest display area 75. With respect to the first display body 73a moved from the specific display area 74 to the digest display area 75 by this slide, the specific decorative symbols 71, 71,. In the meantime, it is erased from the digest display area 75 in a predetermined digest mode (for example, an effect that disappears from the effect display unit 6). Further, the same number of new first display bodies 73a moved from the specific display area 74 to the digest display area 75 are slid from the right outside of the specific display area 74 to the left side in the specific display area 74. Add to.

  Here, the control for determining the number of first display bodies 73a to be moved from the specific display area 74 to the digest display area 75 at the start of the variation of the specific decorative symbols 71, 71,... Will be described. Like the c counter used in the above, an f counter (production determination random number) for loop counting between 0 to 10 (11 types) at high speed is built in, and the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives the schedule information each time. The numerical value is acquired from the f counter, and the numerical value from the f counter is included in the schedule information and stored in the schedule information storage area 47. Then, when the schedule information is read by receiving the corresponding start command, the digest number determination table as shown in FIG. 10 is referred to, and the numerical value obtained from the f counter included in the schedule information and the basic variation pattern are related. Based on the information, the number of first display bodies 73a to be moved from the specific display area 74 to the digest display area 75 at the start of the variation of the specific decorative symbols 71, 71.

  Therefore, the basic fluctuation pattern related to the schedule information is A or B, the basic fluctuation pattern is C, and the obtained numerical value from 0 to 9 is 0, the basic fluctuation pattern is D and the obtained from the f counter When the numerical value is any one of 0 to 6, as shown in FIG. 9A, the first display is performed such that one first display body 73a moves from the specific display area 74 to the digest display area 75. Slide the entire body 73a, 73a .. to the left. Further, one new first display body 73a is added to the right side of the first display bodies 73a, 73a,. On the other hand, if the basic fluctuation pattern is C and the obtained numerical value from the f counter is 10, the basic fluctuation pattern is D and the obtained numerical value from the f counter is 7 to 10, FIG. As shown in (b), the entire first display bodies 73a, 73a,... Are arranged so that the five first display bodies 73a, 73a,... Continuously move from the specific display area 74 to the digest display area 75. Slide to the left. Further, five new first display bodies 73a, 73a,... Are continuously added to the right side of the first display bodies 73a, 73a,.

  Further, the sub-integrated CPU 42 notifies the player using the second display body 73b that the number of fixed display of the special symbol is reaching a specific number or a specific stage number in the support state. Describing the control related to this effect, the sub-integrated CPU 42 determines the number of fixed displays based on the remaining number of fixed displays until the specific number of times or the number of specific stages is reached, and the schedule information stored in the schedule information storage area 47. It is determined how many first display bodies 73a are slid in total (ie, the number of digested first display bodies 73a) before the change of the specific decorative symbols 71, 71,. Always calculated. Then, when adding a display object to the specific display area 74, if the number of digests is 9 or less, the specific display pattern 71, 71,. As a display body to be moved from the display area 74 to the digest display area 75, a second display body 73b having a color different from that of the first display body 73a is added to the specific display area 74. In addition, after the second display body 73b is added to the specific display area 74, the support state continues after that until the second display body 73b is moved from the specific display area 74 to the digest display area 75. However, the first display body 73a is not added to the specific display area 74. Further, after the second display body 73b is added to the specific display area 74, the numerical value is not acquired from the f counter with the reception of the schedule information, or the control relating to the determination based on the numerical value acquired from the f counter is performed. Is not executed, the effect of moving the five first display bodies 73a, 73a,... To the digest display area 75 at a time is not executed.

  Here, it will be specifically described what kind of effect is actually produced by the above control. First, considering the case where the first support state with the specific number of times 30 has occurred, the specific number of steps is not set in the first support state, and the second display body 73b is in a situation where the specific number of times is being reached. Will be displayed. Then, when the variation of the specific decorative symbols 71, 71,... In which the final display count is the 20th time is started, a new display body is naturally added to the specific display area 74. If there is no schedule information for performing an effect to move the five first display bodies 73a, 73a,... To the digest display area 75 at a time, as shown in FIG. A second display body 73b is newly added to the specific display area 74 as a display body. On the other hand, when the variation of the specific decorative symbols 71, 71,... With the fixed display count of 20th is started, the schedule information corresponding to the 22nd fixed display count is already stored. When the effect of moving the first display bodies 73a, 73a,... To the digest display area 75 is executed, during the change of the specific decorative symbols 71, 71,. A first display body 73a is added. In addition, one first display body 73a is added during the change of the specific decorative symbols 71, 71,... In which the fixed display count is the 21st, and five first display bodies 73a, 73a,. When the specific decorative symbols 71, 71,... Whose specific display count is moved to the digest display area 75 is changed to 22, the first first display bodies 73a, 73a,. The first display bodies 73a and 73a and the second display body 73b are added in the order of the first first display body 73a, the second first display body 73a, and the second display body 73b. . That is, seven first display bodies 73a, 73a, and one second display body 73b are displayed in the specific display area 74. Further, after the display of the second display body 73b, the first display body 73a displayed in the specific display area 74 is digested as the number of fixed display increases, but as shown in FIG. No new display body is added after the second display body 73b. Then, with the start of the variation of the specific decorative symbols 71, 71,... In which the determined display count is the specific count, the second display body 73b is moved to the digest display area 75 and erased, and the result of the jackpot lottery relating to the variation Is “out”, after the special symbol and the decorative symbol are confirmed and displayed, the first support state is terminated, and the sub-integrated CPU 42 normally uses the background display and the decorative symbol on the effect display unit 6 respectively. And return.

  In the second support state where the specific number of times is 60, the fixed display number 30 is set as the specific number of steps, and in the third support state where the specific number of times is 90, the fixed display times 30 and 60th. Is set as the specific number of steps. Furthermore, in the fourth support state, the final display counts 30th, 60th, and 90th are set as the specific number of steps, and the specific count is not set (or set to 10,000). And in the 2nd support state, the 3rd support state, and the 4th support state, the 2nd display object 73b is displayed also in the situation where the fixed display frequency has reached the specific stage number. The effects after the addition of the second display body 73b and the addition of the second display body 73b are the same as the effects when the specific number of times is reached. However, if the number of specific stages is not the specific number of times, the support state continues after the specific number of stages. Therefore, the second is accompanied by the start of the variation of the specific decorative symbols 71, 71. After the display body 73b is moved to the digest display area 75, ten new first display bodies 73a, 73a,... Are added to the specific display area 74 while the specific decorative symbols 71, 71,. Execute. In the second support state and the third support state, even when the fixed display number is reaching a specific number, an effect using the same second display body 73b as in the first support state is executed.

(Effects of the pachinko machine of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine 1 having the above-described configuration, the player uses the new display body such as the first display body 73a and the second display body 73b to notify the end time of the support state. A production that feels fresh can be realized, and a pachinko machine with high gameplay can be obtained.
In addition, the support state has a plurality of support states with different specific times, and in a support state with a relatively high specific number of times, the specific number of support states with a specific number of times smaller than itself is set as the specific stage number The second display 73b is used for the situation that has reached the specific number of stages, and the same effect as the situation that has reached the specific number of times is performed. Therefore, for the player, when the second display body 73b moves to the digestion display area 75, it is possible to play with a very high interest in whether or not the support state is ended, and the game performance is further increased. Improvements can be made.

  Further, when the variation of the specific decorative symbols 71, 71... Is started in response to the reception of the start command from the main CPU 32, the number of the first display bodies 73a to be moved to the digest display area 75 is selectively determined by lottery. At the same time, if the lottery result is related to the basic variation pattern, and the result of the jackpot lottery is a basic variation pattern that is highly likely to be a “big hit”, a different number of first display bodies 73a, 73a,. The effect of moving to the digest display area 75 at a time is easily selected. Therefore, it is possible to provide the player with a new display effect that the number of digests of the first display body 73a at the start of variation of the specific decorative symbols 71, 71,. Are associated with each other, the player can play with interest in the number of digests of the first display body 73a at the start of the variation of the specific decorative symbols 71, 71,...

(Modifications of the present invention)
The configuration related to the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the configuration related to the effects using the first display body and the second display body as well as the overall configuration of the gaming machine. The present invention can be appropriately changed as necessary without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, in the above-described embodiment, the support state is set as the specific game state, and the end time of the support state is notified using the first display body or the second display body. It is also possible to configure that the high probability state ends when the fixed display count reaches a specific number), and the end timing of the high probability state is notified using the first display body or the second display body. In addition to the support state and the high probability state, the specific game state may be a so-called short-time state in which the average value of the symbol variation time is shortened, or a combination of these multiple states causes no problem. There is no.
In the above embodiment, four types of support states are set as the support state. However, the number of support states may be three or less, and there is no problem even if the number is five or more. It is possible to appropriately change whether to set or whether to set the specific number of steps.

Further, the display body of the second display body compared to the first display body can be changed as appropriate, and the size and shape can be changed in place of the color. A combination of these may be used. In addition, the digest display area is provided in the center lower part instead of the lower left corner of the effect display part, and the first display body alternately moves to the digest display area from the left and right of the digest display area every time the change of the specific decorative design starts. The position of the specific display area and the digest display area, the movement mode from the specific display area to the digest display area, and the like are not limited to the above embodiment.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the first display body and the second display body are moved from the specific display area to the digest display area (that is, moved out of the specific display area). Of course, it is also possible to make it digest in the manner of erasing.
Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the second display body is always displayed in a situation in which the number of fixed display times of the symbol is reaching a specific number of times or the number of specific steps, and the symbol whose number of fixed display of symbols is the specific number of times or the number of specific steps. Although the second display body is digested at the start of the fluctuation of the first display body, whether or not to display the second display body is selectively determined by lottery or the like, and the first display body is displayed without displaying the second display body. The number of symbol fixed display reaches a specific number or a specific number of stages (that is, the first display body is digested at the start of symbol variation when the symbol fixed display count is a specific number or a specific level) It is also possible to configure so as to give a special situation.

In the above embodiment, the start command and the stop command are transmitted from the main control device to the sub control device. However, the stop command is not transmitted by using the timer of the sub control device. There is no problem.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the control is divided into two control devices, ie, the main control device and the sub control device. However, the control may be performed by one main control device. There is no problem even if the specific effect storage area and the f counter are provided in the storage means of the control device, and it is not necessary to create a start command, schedule information, or the like when controlling with one main control device. Further, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine that uses two types of symbols, a special symbol and a decorative symbol, is used, but a pachinko machine that uses only a special symbol may be used, and the special symbol display unit may be included in the effect display unit. May be provided.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, by changing the number of the first display bodies that are moved at a time, it is reported that the possibility of the jackpot lottery result related to the change being higher than usual is higher than usual. However, it may be configured to change the color of the first display body instead of the number, or may be configured to notify by a combination of the number and the color. Also, a plurality of types of display bodies are set as the second display body, and the possibility that the specific gaming state will end when the second display body is digested varies depending on the type of the second display body (for example, blue When the second display body is displayed, there is a high possibility that the number of fixed display times of symbols accompanying the digestion of the second display body is the specific number of times, and when the red second display body is displayed, the second display body is displayed. It is also possible to configure such that, for example, there is a high possibility that the number of fixed display times of symbols accompanying the digestion of the display body is the number of specific stages.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, it is assumed that numerical values are acquired from the three counters of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter as the big hit lottery. However, it is possible to deal with only one counter, and two counters. Of course, it is also possible to obtain a numerical value from four or more counters. The random number as the lottery means can be either a soft random number or a hard random number.

In addition, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine that is an example of a gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is naturally applicable to other gaming machines such as a sealed pachinko machine.
In addition, all the elements described in the claims, the description and the drawings (for example, the control device, the symbol display unit, the special winning means, the starting winning combination, the starting winning opening, etc.) are consciously limited in number. Unless there is a clear description, it may be physically single or plural, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and the description are merely given for convenience of description of the present case, and thereby have a special meaning. Is not particularly conscious of In other words, what is an element is not limitedly interpreted only by the element name. For example, the “control device” may be hardware alone or may include software. Further, whether to configure a plurality of elements of all the elements as appropriate integrally or to divide one element into a plurality of elements, unless specifically specified in the claims or the like, Any of these is easily considered by those skilled in the art. Therefore, the adoption of a gaming machine having a structural difference within such a range simply because it is not described in this embodiment does not avoid the right according to the present invention. .

  1 .. Pachinko machine (game machine), 6 .. Display unit for presentation, 18 a, 18 b .. Large winning device (special winning means), 30 .. Main control device (control means, main control means), 40. Sub-control device (control means, sub-control means), 60..Special symbol display part (symbol display part), 73a..First display body, 73b..Second display body, 74..Specific display area, 75.・ Digest display area.

Claims (1)

There are provided a symbol display unit capable of changing / determining symbols, an effect display unit for performing various display effects, and a special winning means having a movable member that can be opened and closed. It comprises a control means for controlling the display operation in the symbol display section and the effect display section,
When the control means acquires a numerical value from one or a plurality of random numbers based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition, the control means determines a fixed display mode of the symbol and a variation time of the symbol based on the acquired numerical value, and the symbol display unit In the above, the change of the symbol is started, and as the change time elapses, the symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined fixed display mode,
Further, based on the fact that the symbol is confirmed and displayed in a special confirmation display mode, a special gaming state is generated in which the special winning means is operated in a predetermined mode, and after the special gaming state is ended, A gaming machine that causes a specific gaming state that is advantageous to the player until the fixed display count reaches a specific number of times,
While the specific gaming state is occurring, the control means displays a specific number of first display bodies on the effect display unit, and digests a predetermined number of the first display bodies as the symbols start to change. , Newly adding the predetermined number of the first display bodies,
Further, when the number of the first display bodies that are digested by the predetermined game lottery until the number of fixed display times of the symbol reaches the specific number of times becomes equal to or less than the specific number, It is determined whether or not to add a different second display body, and if it is determined to add, the second display body is added, and when the symbol variation start time at which the determined display count of the symbol becomes the specific number of times In addition, when it is decided not to add while digesting the second display body, the addition of the second display body is not performed, and at the start of the variation of the symbol, the determined display count of the symbol becomes the specific number of times, A gaming machine that digests a first display body.

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