JP3319448B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine and a slot machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art As a pachinko machine which is an example of a game machine,
A so-called pattern matching type pachinko machine is known. In such a pattern matching type pachinko machine, when a game ball is won at the symbol starting port, a plurality of symbols displayed in a plurality of display areas of the symbol display section start changing, and are sequentially stopped after the base change time. , A symbol that has been stopped and displayed is a “big hit symbol” (for example, “7,
In the case of "7, 7"), a "big hit state" advantageous to the player occurs, and the special winning opening is opened intermittently a predetermined number of times. Also, when the game ball wins the normal electric auditorium during the change of the symbol, a predetermined number is stored as the start memory for changing the symbol again after the changing symbol becomes the stop display. The number is displayed. Then, the base variation time of the symbol changes according to the number of the starting memories.

[0003]

However, the conventional symbol-matching type pachinko machine simply changes the base variation time of the symbol in accordance with the number of starting memories. The number of symbol fluctuations per unit time greatly fluctuates depending on the winning rate of the mouth. Therefore, it is difficult to estimate the pitching rate per unit time, and it is difficult to control the pitching in a pachinko hall.

[0004] An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which solves the problems of the above-mentioned conventional pattern matching type pachinko machines, which makes it easy to estimate the pitching rate per unit time and easily manages the pitching in a pachinko hall. Is to do.

[0005]

Means for Solving the Problems In the present invention, claim 1 is provided.
In the configuration of the invention described in the above , a plurality of symbols in a plurality of areas
A displayable symbol display is provided,
The first loop counter for determining slip and display of symbols
For selecting symbols to be displayed in each area of the section
Loop counters, and each of them
Numerical values selected by the second loop counter and each area of the symbol display section
The pattern displayed in the area is associated with the game ball
By winning the symbol starting port, the first loop counter
Selects one of the numbers
On the other hand, each of the symbols displayed in each area of the symbol display
Start to fluctuate, after which each second loop counter
The symbol corresponding to the selected numerical value is arranged in each area of the symbol display section.
Next stop is displayed and the first loop counter is set in advance.
If you select the specified numerical value,
Stop display of the combination jackpot symbol in the symbol display section
Special play that is more advantageous to the player than the normal play state
Skill state is generated, and the first loop counter is set in advance
Is selected in the second loop card.
If the counter chooses a certain number,
Display and stop the special game state.
After playing, it is more advantageous for the player than the normal playing state
In addition to causing a specific game state,
If a game ball wins at the pattern starting port, the winning
As a start memory that changes the design again after the stop display of the design
This is a gaming machine that stores only a predetermined number of symbols.
Display the first symbol when displaying each symbol sequentially from the beginning
Information on the base fluctuation time corresponding to the time until
A table containing only the base variation time information of the same length,
Multiple tables containing information on base change times with different lengths
And stored in the storage means,
The third loop counter for selecting the base variation time
Base fluctuation included in each of the above tables
The time is the number selected by the third loop counter
Base changes with different lengths
In each table that contains information on the running time,
Selection of loop counter associated with base variation time
The numbers are different, and the game ball enters the symbol starting port.
By prize, the third loop counter becomes one number
Value and start memory at the start of symbol fluctuation
Select a different table depending on the number and playing status, and
Selected from the table by the third loop counter
Select the base fluctuating time corresponding to the entered numerical value, and
Is selected by the third loop counter after the start of fluctuation
After the elapse of the base change time corresponding to the set value
Next, while the symbols are sequentially stopped and displayed, the third loop card is displayed.
When the base changes according to the numerical value selected by the counter
Part of the case where the distance is longer than the specified length
In the case of the above, the third loop counter from the symbol change start
Only the base change time corresponding to the value selected by
After the elapse, a combination of predetermined symbols that are jackpot symbols
Display the reach symbols that constitute a part of the combination
Lies in the fact that.

[0006] The structure of the invention described in claim 2 is the same as that of the invention described in claim 1, but in a normal game state.
If the number of startup memories is greater than or equal to the first predetermined number,
Multiple tables containing information on base variation times of different lengths
Of the loops associated with the short base fluctuation time
Select a table with more counter values than the others
Then, from the table, the third loop counter
Select the base change time corresponding to the numerical value selected by
After the start of the fluctuation of each symbol, the third loop counter
The base change time corresponding to the selected value
After that, each symbol is sequentially stopped and displayed, and in the specific game state
The number of start memories is smaller than the first predetermined number.
If this is the case, information on the base variation time with different lengths
Short base change time among multiple tables including
The number of selected values of the loop counter associated with
Select the most tables and select the third
The base corresponding to the value selected by the loop counter
After the start of the change of each symbol, the third
The base corresponding to the value selected by the loop counter
After the change time has elapsed, each symbol is stopped and displayed in sequence.
Lies in the fact that.

[0007]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a pachinko machine which is an embodiment of the gaming machine of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 shows the front of the pachinko machine 1, and a substantially circular game area 2 is provided slightly above the center of the front of the pachinko machine 1. A supply tray 14 and a storage tray 16 are vertically connected below the game area 2, and a firing handle 15 protrudes from the right side of the storage tray 16. A symbol display section 3 is provided at the upper center of the game area 2. The symbol display unit 3
It is formed of one liquid crystal plate, and a single-digit number, a single-letter alphabet, etc. (for example, “0”) is provided at each of the left display portion 10, right display portion 11, and middle display portion 12 in the liquid crystal screen. To "9", "A" to "E") can be displayed.
Further, a memory lamp 2 is provided above the symbol display section 3.
5, 25... Are provided, and below the symbol display portion 3, a tulip-shaped ordinary electric accessory (symbol starting port) 4 is provided.
Is provided.

A left gate 5 and a right gate 6, which are variable winning areas, are provided on both sides of the ordinary electric accessory 4, respectively. A large winning opening 7 that opens and closes is provided. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the special winning opening 7, in which a placing portion 13 is provided inside the special winning opening 7, and one game ball is placed on the placing portion 13 during opening. Can be placed. When the door is closed in a state where the game balls are placed on the placing portion 13, the game balls placed on the placing portion 13 are placed in a specific area provided behind the special winning opening 7. (Not shown). In addition, grand prize mouth 7
Is provided with illuminated lamps 8, 8 on the door, and on the lower side,
Normally, a symbol display area 9 is provided. The ordinary symbol display area 9 is formed by a 7-segment LED plate, and a predetermined type of ordinary symbol such as a single-digit number or symbol can be displayed on the LED plate. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, on both sides inside the game area 2, side lamps 23, 23 with a plurality of built-in LEDs are provided.
Is installed. In addition, in the game area 2, various winning ports, windmills, a large number of obstacle nails, and the like are provided in addition to the above. Further, inside the winning gates such as the left gate 5, the right gate 6, and the normal electric accessory 4, the big winning opening 7, etc., a game ball detecting device 24 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning of the game ball is provided. ing.

On the other hand, in the pachinko machine 1, an a counter for determining the "hit" of the ordinary symbol, a b counter (variation pattern determination counter) for determining the "missing symbol" of the ordinary symbol, and the occurrence of the "big hit" are determined. A loop counter 21 such as a c counter, a d counter for determining a symbol variation pattern, and an e to g counter for determining symbols (left symbol, right symbol, middle symbol) to be displayed on each of the display portions 10 to 12 of the symbol display section 3. (See FIG. 3).

Each of the loop counters 21 performs a loop count while adding one by one in a very short time (one interruption of 2.000 ms) between predetermined numerical values according to a predetermined rule from power-on (the next maximum value). A counter is between 0 and 99 (100 patterns), the b counter is between 0 and 1 (two patterns), and the c counter is 0 to 310. (311 ways), the d counter is between 0 and 210 (211 ways), the e counter is
Loop counting is performed between 0 and 14 (15 patterns). Further, the f counter is 0 to 1
Between 4 (15), the value of the e-counter is from 14 to 0
Each time (i.e., out of 15 interrupts), the loop counter is incremented by 1 and the loop counter is counted.
Every time from 4 to 0 (ie, within 225 interrupts)
Loop counting is performed while adding one by one.

On the other hand, FIG. 3 shows a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1, in which various prize devices such as a normal symbol display area 9, a symbol display section 3, a large winning opening 7, and left and right gates 5 and 6 are provided. Built-in game ball detecting device 24, operating device 2 such as solenoid for opening and closing various winning devices
7, various illumination lamps 8, memory lamps 25, and the like are connected to the control device 17 via the interface 20. Further, the control device 17 is connected to a storage means (ROM, RAM, etc.) 22, a timer 26, a loop counter (ag counter) 21, and the like. The storage means 22 stores "missing symbol" corresponding to the value of the counter b as shown in FIG. 4, left symbol / right symbol / medium symbol corresponding to the value of the counters e to g as shown in FIG.
Symbol variation pattern tables A, B-1, B-2, in which variation patterns corresponding to the values of the d counter such as are written.
C-1, C-2, etc. are recorded. As shown in FIG. 6, the first pattern is a fluctuation pattern with a short base fluctuation time, and the second to sixth patterns are fluctuation patterns with a long base fluctuation time. In addition, the third to sixth
The pattern is a fluctuation pattern for executing the “reach operation”, and is a fluctuation pattern having a long base fluctuation time. Further, the first pattern is a fluctuation pattern in which the total fluctuation time from the start of fluctuation to the stop of the middle symbol is short, and the second to sixth patterns are total patterns from the start of fluctuation to the stop display of the middle symbol. The fluctuation pattern has a long fluctuation time (that is, a fluctuation pattern having a long base fluctuation time has a long total fluctuation time).

Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described.

When the firing handle 15 is rotated by a player or the like, a firing device (not shown)
A game ball is driven into the game area 2. When the hit game balls win various winning holes, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball by a game ball payout device (not shown). Also, when the game ball hit into the game area 2 passes through the left gate 5 or the right gate 6, the ordinary symbol displayed in the ordinary symbol display area 9 starts to change, and at the moment of passing, The counter a selects one numerical value from the numerical values that are being loop-counted. Further, simultaneously with the start of the change of the normal symbol, "hit determination" is performed, and it is determined what the numerical value selected by the a counter is. Then, when it is determined that the numerical value selected by the a counter is a predetermined ten numerical values, it becomes “hit”, and in other cases (90 types).
Is "out" (that is, the probability of "hit" is 1/10). If it is "hit",
Normally a predetermined time (eg, about 29
After a second), a predetermined “hit symbol” is displayed in the normal symbol display area 9.
(For example, “7”) is displayed, and the ordinary electric accessory 4 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, about 0.5 second). It should be noted that, even when the ordinary electric accessory 4 is closed, although the probability is lower than that at the time of opening, a game ball can be won. In addition, when it is determined to be "out", b
The “losing symbol” (see FIG. 4) corresponding to the numerical value selected by the counter is displayed as a new ordinary symbol in the ordinary symbol display area 9 a predetermined time (for example, about 29 seconds) after the start of the variation of the ordinary symbol. You. When a game ball passes through the left gate 5 or the right gate 6 during the change of the ordinary symbol or the opening of the ordinary electric accessory 4, up to a maximum of four variation memories for altering the ordinary symbol from the next time are stored. .

On the other hand, each display part 10-1 of the symbol display part 3
When the power is turned on, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol displayed in 2 each have a predetermined symbol (“0”, “2”,
However, when a game ball wins in the open or closed ordinary electric accessory 4, the winning is detected by the game ball detection device 24 incorporated in the ordinary electric accessory 4. The detection is detected and the symbol change start signal is transmitted from the control device 17 to the symbol display unit 3 to start the symbol change. The fluctuation of each special symbol is to display a moving image in which a predetermined type of symbol such as a single digit or a single alphabet moves from top to bottom in each of the display portions 10 to 12 in the liquid crystal screen of the symbol display section 3. Done by In addition, when the gaming ball wins the ordinary electric auditors goods 4 during the change of the special symbol or the “big hit state” described later, up to four pieces are stored as “starting memory” for changing the special symbol from the next time, The memory lamps 25, 25,...

At the moment when the game ball which has won the ordinary electric accessory 4 is detected by the game ball detection device 24, c to g
Each of the counters selects one numerical value from among the numerical values of the loop count (hereinafter, loop counters (c to c) at the moment when the game ball that has won the ordinary electric accessory 4 is detected by the game ball detection device 24). Selection of a numerical value by the g counter) is referred to as “lottery”). After the "lottery" is performed, after each special symbol starts to fluctuate, "big hit determination" is executed, and the c counter selects a predetermined "big hit value" (for example, "7"). If it is determined, a "big hit" will occur, and if it is determined that a value other than the "big hit value" has been selected, "missing"
Becomes Therefore, the occurrence probability of “big hit” in one “lottery” is 1/311.

Further, after the "lottery", a "symbol display program" as shown in FIG. 7 is executed, and the display contents from the start of the change of the special symbol to the stop display are determined.
In the “symbol display program”, first, in step (hereinafter simply referred to as S) 1, it is determined whether a “big hit” has occurred. If “YES” is determined, the base is determined in the next S 2. A fluctuation pattern table A including only fluctuation patterns having a long fluctuation time (for example, about 9 seconds).
Is selected. Then, in the subsequent S3, a variation pattern (any of the third to sixth patterns) corresponding to the numerical value selected by the d counter in the “lottery” is selected from the selected variation pattern table A.

Then, in S4, a "big hit symbol" is displayed according to the variation pattern selected in S3. The display of such a "big hit" is, first, "lottery"
, A symbol (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the numerical value selected by the e-counter is displayed on the left display region 10 and the right display region 11. Accordingly, the symbol display section 3 displays “reach symbols” (“1, 1”, “A, A”, etc.) having the same left symbol and right symbol. Thereafter, the “reaching operation” is performed according to the selected variation pattern, and the middle pattern that is still fluctuating in the middle display portion 12 fluctuates at a high speed and then fluctuates with the moving image of the character at a low speed (in addition, The content of the "reach operation" is different for each variation pattern). Then, after the “reach operation”, the changing middle symbol stops as a symbol (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the numerical value selected by the e-counter at the time of “lottery”. Therefore, the symbol display unit 3 displays the “big hit symbol” (“1,1,1”, “A, A,
A ") is displayed.

On the other hand, if "NO" is determined in S1, it is determined in S5 whether or not the "high probability state" described later. If “YES” is determined, it is determined in the next S6 whether or not “starting memory” is less than “2”. Then, if it is determined to be “YES”, in the next S7, most of the values of the d counter (181/21)
A fluctuation pattern table B-1 (see FIG. 6) corresponding to 1) corresponding to a long total fluctuation time is selected. Then, in S8, a variation pattern (any one of the first to sixth patterns) corresponding to the numerical value selected by the d counter in the “lottery” is selected from the selected variation pattern table B-1. .

Then, in S9, the "missing design" is displayed in accordance with the variation pattern selected in S8 (or S11, S14, S16 described later). The display of the “losing symbol” is to display a symbol (see FIG. 5) corresponding to the numerical value selected by the e to g counters in the “lottery” on the left display portion 10, the right display portion 11, and the middle display portion 12. Done by However, the stored e ~
When each numerical value of the g counter is equivalent to the "big hit symbol" (that is, when all numerical values are the same)
, 1 is subtracted from the numerical value stored only in the g counter, and a symbol corresponding to the numerical value is displayed (therefore, for example, in the case where it is determined that “losing”,
If the e-counter = 1, the f-counter = 1, and the g-counter = 1 are stored, the "missing symbol" of "1,1,0" is displayed).

In addition, S8 (or S11, S
When the third to sixth patterns (that is, the variation patterns for executing the “reach operation”) are selected in (14, S16), the symbol corresponding to the numerical value selected by the e-counter in “lottery” (see FIG. 5). ) Are displayed on the left display region 10 and the right display region 11, thereby displaying the “reach symbol” (“1,
1), "A, A", etc.), and after that, after performing the "reach operation" according to the selected variation pattern, the symbol corresponding to the numerical value selected by the g counter at the time of "lottery" is displayed in the middle. It is displayed on the part 12. Therefore, in the symbol display section 3, "left symbols"("1, 3, 1", "A, C, A") in which the left symbol and the right symbol are the same and only the middle symbol is different.
Etc.) are displayed. However, when the value of the g counter is accidentally selecting the same value as the e counter in the “lottery”, 1 is added to the value selected by the g counter,
A symbol corresponding to the numerical value is displayed on the middle display portion 12. Therefore, "1,2,1",
A "missing design" such as "A, B, A" is displayed.

In the case where the selected variation pattern is the fourth or fifth pattern, the middle symbol is changed at a very low speed and then stopped.
Instead of the symbol corresponding to the numerical value selected by the counter, a numerical value obtained by adding 1 to the numerical value selected by the counter in "lottery" or e in "lottery"
A symbol corresponding to a value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value selected by the counter is displayed on the middle display portion 12. Therefore, the symbol display section 3 displays “1, 2, 1”, “A,
A "missing design" such as "9, A" is displayed (see FIG. 5). Also, when the selected variation pattern is the sixth pattern, in order to stop after changing the middle symbol at an extremely low speed, instead of the symbol corresponding to the numerical value selected by the g counter in “lottery”, , 1 from the numerical value selected by the e-counter in "lottery"
Is displayed on the middle display portion 12. Therefore, the symbol display section 3 displays “1, 0,
"Loose symbols" such as "1" and "A, 9, A" are displayed (see FIG. 5).

Further, S8 (or S11, described later)
This is a case where the first or second pattern (that is, the variation pattern in which the “reach operation” is not performed) is selected in S14, S16), and the e-counter and f
When the counter and the counter have selected the same numerical value, 1 is added to the numerical value selected by the f-counter, and a symbol corresponding to the numerical value is displayed on the right display portion 11, and thereafter,
The symbol corresponding to the numerical value selected by the g counter in the “lottery” is displayed on the middle display portion 12. Therefore, "1, X, 2", "A, X,
A "missing design" such as "B" (where X is an arbitrary design) is displayed.

If "NO" is determined in S6 (that is, if "starting memory" is determined to be "2" or more), most of the numerical values of the d counter are determined in the next S10. A fluctuation pattern table B-2 (see FIG. 6) in which (181/1 211) is made to correspond to a short total fluctuation time is selected. Then, in S11, after a variation pattern corresponding to the numerical value selected by the d counter in the “lottery” is selected from the selected variation pattern table B-2, S9 is executed and selected in S11. The “missing symbol” is displayed according to the changed variation pattern.

On the other hand, if it is determined to be "NO" in S5 (that is, if the game is in a normal game state other than the "high-probability state" described later (hereinafter, referred to as "low-probability state"), the following is performed. In S12, it is determined whether or not “startup memory” is less than “4”. Then, when it is determined to be “YES”, in the next S13, most of the values of the d counter (18
A fluctuation pattern table C-1 (see FIG. 6) in which (1/211) corresponds to a long total fluctuation time is selected. Then, in S14, after a variation pattern corresponding to the numerical value selected by the d counter in the “lottery” is selected from the selected variation pattern table C-1, S9 is executed and selected in S14. The “missing symbol” is displayed according to the changed variation pattern.

If "NO" is determined in S12 (that is, if "starting memory" is determined to be "4" or more), most of the numerical values of the d counter are determined in the next S15. A variation pattern table C-2 (see FIG. 6) in which (181/1 211) is made to correspond to a short total variation time is selected. Then, in S16, after a variation pattern corresponding to the numerical value selected by the d counter in the “lottery” is selected from the selected variation pattern table C-2, S9 is executed and selected in S16. The “missing symbol” is displayed according to the changed variation pattern.

When the "big hit symbol" is displayed (that is, when the stopped symbol is a "big hit symbol"), the "big hit state" which is a special game state advantageous to the player. Occur. When the "big hit state" occurs, the side lamps 23, 23 and the like blink, a sound effect is generated, and the atmosphere is excited. When the "big hit state" occurs, the special winning opening 7 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, about 25 seconds) or until a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls is detected. Further, when a game ball is placed on the placing portion 13 while the special winning opening 7 is being opened, the game opening is performed again after a predetermined time (for example, about 2 seconds) after the special winning opening 7 is closed. (That is, when the game ball is placed on the placing portion 13 when the special winning opening 7 is opened, the special winning opening 7 repeats the opening operation intermittently).
The placing portion 13 of the special winning opening 7 has a structure in which game balls are extremely easily placed. In one “big hit state”, the special winning opening 7 is opened intermittently up to 16 times.

Furthermore, when a specific "big hit symbol" is displayed on the symbol display section 3 and a "big hit condition" occurs (for example, "3, 3, 3", "5, 5, 5", "7,
When "7, 7" is displayed, that is, when the e-counter selects "3", "5", or "7" in "lottery", it is advantageous for the player after the "big hit state" ends. A “high probability state” that is a “specific game state” occurs. When the "high-probability state" occurs, the side lamps 23, 23 and the like blink in a different manner from those in the "big hit state", and the situation is notified to the surroundings. It should be noted that the pachinko machine 1 is set to be in the “low probability state” when the power is turned on.

In the "high probability state", in the "hit determination" of the ordinary symbol, the determination data (the numerical value of the counter a) has 97 predetermined numerical values (for example, "3" to "3").
If “99”), it is determined to be “hit”. For this reason, the occurrence probability of “hit” increases to 97/100. Therefore, the ordinary electric accessory 4 is frequently opened, and the game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 4 at a high frequency. Therefore, the number of times the special symbol changes also increases. Further, in the "high probability state", when the c counter selects 15 predetermined numerical values at the time of "lottery", it is determined to be "big hit". For this reason, the occurrence probability of the “big hit” increases to 15/311.

In the "low probability state", the occurrence probability of the "hit" is low as described above, the opening frequency of the ordinary electric accessory 4 is low, and the "start memory" is less than "4". For example, a symbol variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table C-1 in which most of the numerical values of the d counter are made to correspond to a long total variation time, and only when the “starting memory” is “4”, the symbol is changed. Is selected from the fluctuation pattern table C-2 in which most of the numerical values of the d counter correspond to the short total fluctuation time. For this reason, the total fluctuation time becomes longer with an extremely high probability. On the other hand, in the “high probability state”, the occurrence probability of the “hit” is high as described above, the opening frequency of the ordinary electric accessory 4 is high, and the “starting memory” is “2” or more. If
The symbol variation pattern is selected from the variation pattern table B-2 in which most of the numerical values of the d counter correspond to the short total variation time, and the symbol variation is limited only when the “starting memory” is “1”. The pattern is selected from the fluctuation pattern table B-1 in which most of the values of the d counter correspond to the long total fluctuation time. For this reason, the total fluctuation time is reduced with a very high probability. Therefore, in the “high probability state”, the average value of the fluctuation time of the special symbol becomes short, and the number of times of the fluctuation of the special symbol per unit time also increases. Therefore, during the occurrence of the "high probability state", the player can acquire many prize balls and consumes little game balls. Moreover, a "big hit" can occur with a very high probability in a short period of time.

As described above, the pachinko machine 1 uses the “reach symbol” which is a part of the “big hit symbol” after the symbol change starts.
Is displayed, the normal gaming state (that is,
Regardless of whether the state is the “low-probability state”, the “big hit state”, or the “high-probability state”, the base fluctuation time is constant (that is, each fluctuation pattern table A stored in the storage unit 22). , B-1, B-2, C-1,
In C-2, since the base fluctuation time of the fluctuation pattern for executing the “reach operation” is set to be long, it is easy to estimate the pitching rate per unit time, and the pitching management in the pachinko hall can be easily performed. Easy.

When the "reach symbol" is not displayed, the pachinko machine 1 selects one of two or more types of base variation time (9 seconds or 5 seconds, see FIG. 6) having different lengths.
One base variation time is selected, and each symbol displayed in each of the display areas 10 to 12 of the symbol display section 3 starts to fluctuate, and after the elapse of the selected base variation time, is sequentially stopped and displayed. Depending on the number of "startup memories" and the playing state (i.e., what the number of "starting memories" are and whether it is a normal playing state or a "high probability state"), each base Since the selection ratio of the variation time is different, the variation of the symbols is abundant, and the design is very interesting.

Further, in the pachinko machine 1, the normal gaming state is more effective than the "high probability state".
In addition to selecting a long base fluctuation time with a high probability, and in any game state, if the number of “starting memories” is equal to or more than a predetermined number, a long base fluctuation time is selected with a high probability. The operation contents in the "state" are more advantageous for the player than the normal game state, and the game contents are very thrilling and varied. Therefore, the player can continue the game without getting tired forever.

Moreover, the pachinko machine 1 is in the "high probability state".
Sometimes, unlike the “low-probability state”, if the number of “starting memories” is “2” or more, the fluctuation pattern of the symbol is a fluctuation pattern table in which most of the values of the d counter correspond to the short total fluctuation time. B-2, the total variation time is very short with a very high probability,
Since the next "big hit" can be generated with little consumption of the game ball, the game content is very exciting and does not reduce the player's willingness to play.

The configuration of the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, but includes various winning openings, a symbol display section, an ordinary electric accessory, a memory lamp, various gates, and a special winning opening. , Illumination lamp, normal symbol display area, supply tray, firing handle, storage tray, control device, various loop counter, timer, interface, winning ball detection device,
Shape, structure, function, installation mode (installation position,
The number of installation nails, etc.), the layout of obstacle nails, the display style of ordinary symbols and special symbols, the types of "hit symbols" and "big hit symbols",
Occurrence probabilities of "win" and "big hit", fluctuation time of normal symbol / special symbol, opening time of normal electric accessory, method of "lottery", game contents in "big hit state" (big winning opening in "big hit state") Number of times of opening, opening time, time interval until reopening, etc.), game content in "high probability state" (probability of "hit" / "big hit", fluctuation time of ordinary symbol / special symbol, ordinary electric accessory Opening time, etc.),
The configuration such as the content of the “reach operation” can be appropriately changed as needed without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

For example, the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to a pachinko machine that normally changes a symbol when a game ball passes through a predetermined gate, but displays a normal symbol when the game ball wins a predetermined winning opening. The special symbol may be changed, or the special symbol may be changed when the game ball passes through a predetermined gate or wins a predetermined winning opening. Further, the present invention is not limited to the one in which three display portions are provided in the symbol display portion.
One or more display portions may be provided, and the "big hit state" may occur when the special symbols displayed in each of the display portions are in a predetermined combination. In addition, the three special symbols that have started to fluctuate are not limited to stopping in the order of left, right, and middle, but may stop in the order of left, middle, and right. In addition, the operation of the "high probability state"
The operation is not limited to the operation of increasing the probability of occurrence of “hit” or “big hit”, but may be an operation of increasing the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory, and may be changed as needed.

On the other hand, the content of the variation pattern table is changed so that the value of the variation pattern determination counter (d counter) corresponding to the long total variation time (base variation time) is increased, and the total variation in the "high probability state" is changed. Change the average value of the time to be longer or, conversely, change the value of the fluctuation pattern determination counter to correspond to the shorter total fluctuation time (base fluctuation time) so that the average value of the total fluctuation time in the "high probability state" Can also be shortened. In addition, the base variation time for displaying the “missing symbol” is not limited to two, but may be three or more. In addition, the method for keeping the base fluctuation time constant when displaying the “reach symbol” is that the base fluctuation time for executing the “reach operation” in all the fluctuation pattern tables stored in the storage means is set to be longer. The method is not limited to the method of setting the time, and another method such as a method of executing a program for continuing the base fluctuation for the same time when displaying the “reach symbol” may be used.

Further, the number of winnings at the symbol starting opening stored as "starting memory" during the change of the special symbol is not limited to "4", and may be "3" or less, or "5" or more. .
In addition, in the normal game state or the “high-probability state”, a predetermined number of “start-up memories” that are conditions for selecting a long base fluctuation time with a high probability (the short total time in the “high-probability state” in the above embodiment) The "number of start memories" which is a condition for selecting a symbol variation pattern from the variation pattern table having a larger value of the variation pattern determination counter corresponding to the variation time, or a short total variation time in the "low probability state" The number of "starting memories" which is a condition for selecting a symbol variation pattern from the variation pattern table having the larger value of the variation pattern determination counter corresponding to ")" is also
There is no limitation.

In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the gaming machine of the present invention is applied to a so-called first-type pachinko machine has been described.
It is also possible to apply to different types of pachinko machines such as various kinds of pachinko machines and video games.

[0040]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the reach symbol, which is a part of the big hit symbol, is displayed after the symbol variation starts, the base variation time is constant.
The pitching rate per unit time can be easily estimated, and pitching management in a pachinko hall is easy. Also, when the reach symbol is not displayed, one base variation time is selected from two or more types of base variation times having different lengths, and each symbol displayed in each area of the symbol display section indicates the variation. After the start, after the elapse of the selected base variation time, the display is sequentially stopped, and the selection ratio of each base variation time is different according to the number of “starting memories” and the game state,
The pitching rate per unit time is easy to estimate, the pitching control in the pachinko hall is easy, and the pattern variation is abundant, and the taste is very high.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in the normal gaming state, when the number of the starting memories is equal to or more than the first predetermined number, the number is shorter with a higher probability than when the number is less than the first predetermined number. The base variation time is selected, and in the specific game state, when the number of start memories is equal to or more than the second predetermined number that is smaller than the first predetermined number, it is shorter with a higher probability than when the number is less than the second predetermined number. Since the base fluctuation time is selected, the operation content in the specific game state is extremely advantageous to the player as compared with the normal game state, and the game content is thrilling and rich in change. Therefore, the player can continue the game without getting tired forever.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing a pachinko machine.

FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a special winning opening.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing “missing symbols” corresponding to numerical values of a b counter.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing left, right, and middle symbols corresponding to the values of the e to g counters.

FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a fluctuation pattern table stored in a storage unit.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing operation contents of the pachinko machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

1. Pachinko machine, 2. Gaming area, 3. Symbol display section, 4 .... Normal electric accessory, 5. Left gate, 6. Right gate, 7. Big winning opening, 8. Decoration lamp, 9 ... normal design display area, 10 ... left display area, 11 ... right display area, 12 ... middle display area, 13 ... mounting part, 14 ... supply tray, 15 ... firing handle 、 16 ・ ・ Storage dish 、 17 ・
Control device, 20 interface, 21 loop counter, 22 storage means, 24 game ball detection device, 25 memory lamp, 26 timer, 27
-Actuator.

Continuation of front page (72) Inventor Yutaka Toyoda 3-12 Nagatoi-cho, Nakamura-ku, Nagoya-shi Toyomaru Sangyo Co., Ltd. (56) References JP-A-9-28878 (JP, A) JP-A-10-305138 (JP) JP-A-8-98925 (JP, A) JP-A-8-57122 (JP, A) JP-A-7-100255 (JP, A) JP-A-4-279189 (JP, A) 6-218091 (JP, A) JP-A-8-215390 (JP, A) JP-A-7-116310 (JP, A) (58) Fields investigated (Int. Cl. ⁷ , DB name) A63F 7/02

Claims (2)

(57) [Claims] 1. A diagram capable of displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of areas.
A pattern display is provided and a jackpot
Loop counter for each and the area of the symbol display section
A plurality of second loop counts for selecting a symbol to be displayed
And a second loop card for each of them.
The value selected by the counter is displayed in each area of the symbol display section.
When the game ball wins the symbol starting port, the first loop is executed.
One of the values that the counter loop counts
While selecting the numerical value, it was displayed in each area of the symbol display
Start the fluctuation of each symbol, and then,
The symbol corresponding to the numerical value selected by the counter
Area is sequentially stopped and displayed, and the first loop counter displays a predetermined numerical value.
When selected, the combination of the predetermined symbol
The symbol is stopped and displayed on the symbol display, and the normal game state is displayed.
A special game state advantageous to the player is generated, and the first loop counter changes a predetermined numerical value to a predetermined value.
When the second loop counter is set to a predetermined value
If you select, a specific jackpot symbol will be stopped and displayed.
After finishing the special game state,
Generates a specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the game state
When the game ball wins to the symbol starting port while the symbol is changing,
Will change the symbol again after the symbol is stopped.
A gaming machine that stores only a predetermined number of start memories
Te, most in displaying sequentially stop the symbols from the start of fluctuation of the symbols
Base change corresponding to the time until the first symbol is displayed
Information during the base period contains only information on the base fluctuation time of the same length.
Table and information on the base variation time with different lengths.
Divided into multiple tables and stored in storage means
And a third loop counter for selecting the base variation time
Base fluctuation included in each of the above tables
The time is the number selected by the third loop counter
Base changes with different lengths
In each table that contains information on the running time,
Selection of loop counter associated with base variation time
The number of numerical values is different, and when the game ball wins the symbol starting port,
While the three loop counter selects one numerical value,
Depending on the number of starting memories and the game state at the start of pattern fluctuation
Select a different table and select a third
The base corresponding to the value selected by the loop counter
After the start of the change of each symbol, the third
The base corresponding to the value selected by the loop counter
After the change time has elapsed, each symbol is stopped and displayed in sequence.
While corresponding to the value selected by the third loop counter
Base fluctuation time is longer than the specified length
In some of the cases where
The base corresponding to the value selected by the three-loop counter
Where the jackpot symbol has passed
Resources that make up some combinations of fixed symbol combinations
A gaming machine characterized by displaying a game symbol. 2. In a normal game state, a start memory is stored.
Bases of different lengths if the number is greater than or equal to the first predetermined number
Shortest of multiple tables containing information on fluctuation time
Selection of loop counter associated with base variation time
Select a table with more numbers than the others and select that table
Numerical value selected by the third loop counter from
Select the base change time corresponding to, and start changing each symbol
Later, the numerical value selected by the third loop counter
After the elapse of the base change time corresponding to
In the specific game state, the number of start memories is smaller than the first predetermined number.
Less than the second predetermined number
Out of multiple tables that contain
The loop counter associated with the short base change time
Select a table that has more numbers to select, and
Selected by the third loop counter
Select the base change time corresponding to the numerical value, and change each symbol
After the start, selected by the third loop counter
After the base change time corresponding to the numerical value has elapsed,
Stop and display patterns sequentially