JP3587870B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

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なお、各設定値は上記例に限るものではなく、他の内容でもよい。また、ラッキーナンバー値とラッキーナンバー値の組み合せも上記例に限るものではなく、他の組み合せ内容にしてもよい。例えば、ラッキーナンバーの出現率が高く、しかもアンラッキーナンバーの出現率が高いように、ラッキーナンバー値およびラッキーナンバー値を組み合せることも自由である。
【０１０４】
例えば、［設定１］であれば停止図柄用乱数０〜１９のうち、０〜４を抽出すると、ラッキーナンバーの大当り図柄となり、５を抽出すると、アンラッキーナンバーの大当り図柄となる。したがって、［設定１］がラッキーナンバーになる確率が一番高く、５／２０となる。
次いで、ステップＳ１１４でラッキーナンバーの出現率設定値に対する判定値を選択する。例えば、ラッキーナンバーの出現率設定値が［設定１］の場合にはラッキーナンバー値として０〜４を選択することになる。
次いで、ステップＳ１１６で同様にアンラッキーナンバーの出現率設定値に対する判定値を選択する。例えば、アンラッキーナンバーの出現率設定値が［設定１］の場合にはアンラッキーナンバー値として５のみを選択することになる。
【０１０５】
次いで、ステップＳ１１８で停止図柄用乱数値がラッキーナンバー値であるか否かを判別し、ラッキーナンバー値のときはステップＳ１２０に進んでラッキー大当り図柄を選択する。その後、ステップＳ１３０に進んで変動処理のルーチンに処理を変更し、メインルーチンにリターンする。これにより、ラッキー大当り図柄で停止するように図柄変動が開始される。
一方、ステップＳ１１８で停止図柄用乱数値がラッキーナンバー値でないときはステップＳ１２２に分岐し、停止図柄用乱数値がアンラッキーナンバー値であるか否かを判別する。アンラッキーナンバー値のときはステップＳ１２４に進んでアンラッキー大当り図柄を選択する。その後、ステップＳ１３０に進んで変動処理のルーチンに処理を変更する。これにより、アンラッキー大当り図柄で停止するように図柄変動が開始される。
【０１０６】
また、ステップＳ１２２で停止図柄用乱数値がアンラッキーナンバー値でないときはステップＳ１２６に進んで通常の大当り図柄を選択し、その後、ステップＳ１３０に進んで変動処理のルーチンに処理を変更する。これにより、通常の大当り図柄で停止するように図柄変動が開始される。
上記ステップＳ１１０で抽出した乱数値が当り値でなければ、ステップＳ１２８に分岐して外れ図柄を選択し、その後、ステップＳ１３０に進んで変動処理のルーチンに処理を変更する。これにより、外れ図柄で停止するように図柄変動が開始される。
このように、始動記憶に対応して大当りの乱数判定値を選択し、その後、初当りに固定されている図柄、ラッキーナンバー／アンラッキーナンバー／あるいは通常の大当りの何れかの図柄を選択する処理が行われ、この選択結果に応じて図柄変動が開始される。
【０１０７】
初当り図柄処理
図１５は普段処理のルーチンにおけるステップＳ１１１の初当り図柄処理のサブルーチンを示すフローチャートである。このサブルーチンが開始されると、まずステップＳ１４０で今回発生した大当りが初当りであるか、すなわち電源投入後の最初の大当りであるか否かを判別し、初当りの場合には続くステップＳ１４１で初当り設定されているか、すなわち初当りの図柄を所定図柄に設定するような制御になっているか否かを判別する。初当り設定されていれば、ステップＳ１４２に進んで初当りの図柄が所定図柄（本実施例では「７」）に固定（つまり固定設定）されているか否かを判別する。初当りの図柄が所定図柄に固定されていないときは、ステップＳ１４３に進んで初当り図柄設定装置３２５によって設定されている設定値に対応した大当り図柄にし、その後、普段処理のルーチンに戻ってステップＳ１３０にジャンプする。
【０１０８】
例えば、初当り図柄設定装置３２５によって初当り図柄が［３］に設定されていると、発生率調整スイッチ７０８によって設定された図柄出現確率に応じて最初の大当り図柄が［３］になる。例えば、初当り図柄に固定した図柄の出現確率が［設定３］になっていると、８０％の確率で最初の大当り図柄が［３］になる。
ステップＳ１４２で初当りの図柄が所定図柄に固定されているときは、ステップＳ１４４に進んで大当り図柄を固定図柄である「７」とし、その後、普段処理のルーチンに戻ってステップＳ１３０にジャンプする。これにより、「７」の出目で最初の大当りである初当りが発生する。「７」は大当り確率の変動を伴う確変ラッキーナンバーであり、しかもホールラッキーナンバーでもあるから、以後、遊技者はラッキーナンバー遊技（つまり、持ち玉遊技可能）を行うことができるとともに、かつ以後、大当り確率が変動することになる。なお、「７」以外の出目でも、初当り図柄を固定図柄で「３」に設定し、かつ「３」がホールラッキーナンバーである場合にも同様に遊技者はラッキーナンバー遊技を行うことができる。ただし、「３」が確変ラッキーナンバーでなければ大当り確率は変動しない。
一方、ステップＳ１４０で初当りでないとき、ステップＳ１４１で初当り設定されていないときは、何れも今回のルーチンを終了して普段処理にリターンする。
【０１０９】
このように、パチンコ機１の電源投入後、初回の大当りが発生する場合に、初当り図柄設定装置３２５によって設定された初当り図柄で停止（図柄出現確率を考慮する必要があるときは、その確率に応じて停止）するように大当りが発生する。したがって、遊技店でその設定図柄をホールラッキーナンバーにすれば、モーニングサービスを確実に遊技者に与えることができる。また、このようなサービスに対して、例えば開店直後に多数の遊技者が来ることが考えられ、遊技店の売上を向上させることができる。
さらに、遊技者としては、モーニングサービス期間中は、最初の大当り図柄が固定設定されていると、確実にホールラッキーナンバーになるので、ルールにより持ち玉遊技が可能で有利な状態になり、遊技の興趣を高めることができる。
また、電源投入後の初当りの図柄を選択して設定可能な初当り図柄設定装置３２５を設けることにより、遊技店では指定のホールラッキーナンバーを変更（例えば、「７」から「５」に変更）しても上記同様の効果を得ることができる。さらに、初当り図柄設定装置３２５を設けることにより、遊技店はモーニング期間中のホールラッキーナンバー大当り発生率を調整可能であり、例えばホールラッキーナンバーが出過ぎてしまうといった事態を未然に防ぐことができる。
【０１１０】
なお、初当りの図柄の設定、あるいは初当りの図柄の固定をホールでのホールラッキーナンバーに対応したものにするのではなく、確率変動図柄に対応させてもよい（すなわち、確変ラッキーナンバーを初当りの図柄に設定）。そのようにすると、ホールラッキーナンバーによる持ち玉遊技はできないが、確変ラッキーナンバーによって次回の大当り確率が変動（アップ）するから、遊技者にとって有利で、同様に開店直後に多数の遊技者が来ることが考えられ、遊技店の売上を向上させることができる。
また、上記制御は特図についての初当りの図柄を設定、あるいは固定する制御であるが、特図に限らず、例えば普図（すなわち、普通図柄）の確率変動図柄についても、同様の初当りの図柄制御を行ってもよい。そのようにすると、大当りに直接結びつかないが、始動入賞が増加して間接的に大当りが発生しやすくなり、遊技者にとって有利で、同様に開店直後に多数の遊技者が来ることが考えられ、遊技店の売上を向上させることができる。
なお、パチンコ機１の電源投入後、初当りがまだ発生していない場合には、まだ発生していないことを遊技中に報知するようにしてもよい。初当りがまだ発生していない報知（すなわち、モーニングタイムの報知）は、例えば所定の表示器で行ってもよいし、あるいは既設の表示器を兼用して行ってもよい。また、音あるいは音声合成によって行ってもよい。そのようにすると、遊技者はモーニングサービスがまだ継続していることを直に認識でき、遊技意欲を向上できる。
【０１１１】
変動処理
図１６はメインルーチンにおけるステップＳ３８の変動処理のサブルーチンを示すフローチャートである。このサブルーチンが開始されると、まずステップＳ１５０で変動停止タイミングであるか否かを判別する。変動停止タイミングとは、特別図柄表示装置６３の図柄が変動して停止する時点のことである。変動停止タイミングでなければステップＳ１５２で図柄の変動タイミングであるか否かを判別する。変動タイミングとは、特別図柄表示装置６３の図柄が変動して最中のことをいう。変動タイミングのときはステップＳ１５４で特別図柄表示装置６３の図柄を変動させ、その後、メインルーチンにリターンする。これにより、図柄のスクロールが行われる。また、変動タイミングでなければ図柄変動を行わずに、そのままメインルーチンにリターンする。
【０１１２】
一方、ステップＳ１５０で変動停止タイミングのときはステップＳ１５６に進んで特別図柄表示装置６３の図柄変動を停止させる。これにより、特別図柄表示装置６３の図柄が前述した普段処理のサブルーチンで選択された図柄で停止する。次いで、ステップＳ１５８で特別図柄表示装置６３の停止図柄が大当りであるか否かを判別し、大当り図柄であればステップＳ１６０で大当り処理に処理を変更（図１５のサブルーチン参照）する。これにより、大当り遊技が行われる。
一方、特別図柄表示装置６３の停止図柄が大当りでなければステップＳ１６２に進んで外れ処理を実行する。外れ処理では、外れにふさわしい効果音を出す等の処理が行われる。次いで、ステップＳ１６４で普段処理に処理を変更し、再び普段処理が開始される。
【０１１３】
大当り処理
図１７はメインルーチンにおけるステップＳ４０の大当り処理のサブルーチンを示すフローチャートである。このサブルーチンが開始されると、まずステップＳ２００でＶ入賞があるか否かを判別する。Ｖ入賞とは、大入賞口としての変動入賞装置６５に配置されたいわゆるＶ入賞口に玉が入賞することをいう。これは、大当りサイクル継続の条件となる。Ｖ入賞があるときはステップＳ２０２で最終回（最終サイクル：例えば、１６サイクル目）であるか否かを判別し、最終回でなければステップＳ２０４でＶ入賞フラグをセットしてステップＳ２０６に進む。なお、Ｖ入賞フラグのセットにより後述のステップＳ２２２で次のサイクルへの移行を満たしているかどうかが判定される。
【０１１４】
一方、ステップＳ２００でＶ入賞がなければステップＳ２０２、ステップＳ２０４をジャンプしてステップＳ２０６に進む。また、ステップＳ２０２で最終回のときもステップＳ２０６に進む。したがって、これらのケースではＶ入賞フラグがセットされないことになる。
次いで、ステップＳ２０６ではカウント入賞があるか否かを判別する。カウント入賞とは、変動入賞装置６５がオープンしたとき、この変動入賞装置６５内に玉が入賞し、カウントスイッチ３２２によってカウントされることをいう。カウント入賞があるときはステップＳ２０８でカウント数を［１］だけインクリメントし、ステップＳ２１０に進む。また、カウント入賞がなければステップＳ２０８をジャンプしてステップＳ２１０に進む。
【０１１５】
ステップＳ２１０では大当り図柄はラッキーナンバーであるか否かを判別する。大当り図柄がラッキーナンバーのときはステップＳ２１２でラッキーナンバー大当りを報知する。これにより、遊技盤１３のラッキーＮＯ．大当り表示器８３および島設備５００に設けられたラッキーＮＯ．大当り表示器５１１、ラッキーＮＯ．大当り表示器５３１が点灯してラッキーＮＯ．での大当りが発生したことが外部に表示されて報知される。したがって、遊技者は確実にラッキーＮＯ．での大当り発生を認識することができる。その後、ステップＳ２１４に進む。
【０１１６】
一方、ステップＳ２１０で大当り図柄がラッキーナンバーでないときはステップＳ２１６で大当り図柄はアンラッキーナンバーであるか否かを判別する。大当り図柄がアンラッキーナンバーのときはステップＳ２１８でアンラッキーナンバー大当りを報知する。これにより、遊技盤１３のアンラッキーＮＯ．大当り表示器８４および島設備５００に設けられたアンラッキーＮＯ．大当り表示器５１２、アンラッキーＮＯ．大当り表示器５３２が点灯してアンラッキーＮＯ．での大当りが発生したことが外部に表示されて報知される。したがって、遊技者はアンラッキーＮＯ．での大当り発生を確実に認識することができる。また、大当り図柄がアンラッキーナンバーでないときはステップＳ２１８をジャンプしてステップＳ２１４に進む。
【０１１７】
ステップＳ２１４では１サイクルの終了条件が成立したか否かを判別する。１サイクルの終了条件とは、例えば２９．５秒間あるいは一定の玉数（１０個）だけ大入賞口ソレノイドが励磁されてアタッカー６５がオープンした状態をいう。１サイクルの終了条件が成立していなければ、すなわちアタッカー６５がオープンしてから２９．５秒間が経過していないかあるいは一定の玉数（１０個）だけアタッカー６５に入賞していないときには、今回のルーチンを終了して同様のループを繰り返し、１サイクルの終了条件が成立すると、ステップＳ２２０に進んでカウント数をクリアする。
次いで、ステップＳ２２２でＶ入賞フラグがあるか否かを判別し、Ｖ入賞フラグがあればステップＳ２２４で一旦Ｖ入賞フラグをクリアした後、ステップＳ２２６で継続回数を［１］だけインクリメントし、さらにステップＳ２２８で次のサイクルの大当り処理に移行する。その後、メインルーチンにリターンする。したがって、Ｖ入賞していると、次の大当りサイクルが実行されることになる。
【０１１８】
一方、ステップＳ２２２でＶ入賞フラグがなければステップＳ２３０に分岐し、大当り図柄は確率変動図柄であるか否かを判別する。Ｖ入賞フラグがない状態は、いわゆるパンクしたのかあるいは最終回（例えば、１６サイクル）の何れかである。確率変動図柄とは、次回に大当り発生確率を変動（例えば、アップ）させるような図柄をいい、例えば「７」の図柄が相当する。大当り図柄が確率変動図柄であるときはステップＳ２３２で大当り確率をアップさせ、ステップＳ２３４に進む。したがって、大当り図柄が確率変動図柄であると、次回に大当りが発生する可能性が高まり、遊技者はわくわくすることになる。一方、ステップＳ２３０で大当り図柄が確率変動図柄でなければステップＳ２３２をジャンプしてステップＳ２３４に進む。したがって、このときは次回の大当り発生確率が通常の値に戻される。
【０１１９】
ステップＳ２３４ではアンラッキーＮＯ．による大当りが終了したか否かを判別する。これは、今回の大当りがアンラッキーＮＯ．である場合、大当り終了後に遊技不能化処理を行うために、それを判別するものである。アンラッキーＮＯ．による大当りが終了していなとき、あるいはアンラッキーＮＯ．による大当りでない場合にはステップＳ２３８にジャンプする。一方、アンラッキーＮＯ．による大当りが終了したときは、ステップＳ２３６でアンラッキーＮＯ．フラグをセットしてステップＳ２３８に進む。
ステップＳ２３８では普段処理に処理を変更し、その後、メインルーチンにリターンする。
【０１２０】
このように、特別図柄表示装置６３が大当り状態になると、１サイルク目以後はＶ入賞を条件に各サイクルで一定時間あるいは一定の玉数だけ大入賞口ソレノイドが励磁されてアタッカー６５が開き、最高１６サイクルまで継続する。また、今回の大当りがアンラッキーＮＯ．である場合には、アンラッキーＮＯ．フラグがセットされ、後述のサブルーチンで大当り終了後に遊技を不能化する処理が行われる。
【０１２１】
外部情報処理
図１８はメインルーチンにおけるステップＳ４４の外部情報処理のサブルーチンを示すフローチャートである。このサブルーチンが開始されると、まずステップＳ３００で大当り中であるか否かを判別する。大当り中でなければステップＳ３０２で各遊技状態情報をホールの管理装置３５０に出力する。その後、メインルーチンにリターンする。各遊技状態情報は大当りに関連するもの以外の情報で、例えば大当り確率設定値、ラッキーＮＯ．およびアンラッキーＮＯ．の値、ラッキーＮＯ．およびアンラッキーＮＯ．の発生率、始動口入賞数、役物の回転数、不正情報などがある。
【０１２２】
一方、ステップＳ３００で大当り中のときはステップＳ３０４に進んで大当り情報をホールの管理装置３５０に出力する。大当り情報としては、大当りが発生したこと、大当り時のサイクルの継続回数等がある。次いで、ステップＳ３０６でラッキーＮＯ．情報を管理装置３５０に出力するとともに、ステップＳ３０８で同じくアンラッキーＮＯ．情報を管理装置３５０に出力する。これにより、管理装置３５０側ではラッキーＮＯ．あるいはアンラッキーＮＯ．での大当り発生を把握することができる。これは、パチンコ機１側でラッキーＮＯ．あるいはアンラッキーＮＯ．の図柄を設定した場合には有効な情報となる。
次いで、ステップＳ３１０で大当り図柄データを管理装置３５０に出力する。これにより、管理装置３５０側では大当りが発生した場合にどの図柄で発生したかを把握することができ、営業管理に活用することができる。ステップＳ３１０を経ると、メインルーチンにリターンする。
【０１２３】
乱数更新処理
図１９はメインルーチンにおけるステップＳ４６の乱数更新処理のサブルーチンを示すフローチャートである。このサブルーチンが開始されると、まずステップＳ３５０で特図乱数を更新する。特図乱数としては、例えば０〜２１９の２２０種類があり、大当りを決定するためのものである。例えば、２２０種類の中から１つの乱数を抽出することにより、大当りであるか否かが決定される。特図乱数を更新処理では、例えば［１］毎に乱数の値をインクリメントしていく。
次いで、ステップＳ３５２で確率設定値に対する乱数更新上限値を選択する（取り出す）。例えば、大当りの確率が１／２００であるときは乱数更新上限値が［２００］になり、［２００］が取り出される。同様に、大当りの確率が１／２１０のときは乱数更新上限値が［２１０］、大当りの確率が１／２２０のときは乱数更新上限値が［２２０］になる。
【０１２４】
また、大当り確率がほぼ１０倍にアップして１／２０になったときは乱数更新上限値が［２０］になる。同様に、大当り確率がほぼ１０倍にアップして１／２１になったときは乱数更新上限値が［２１］になり、大当り確率がほぼ１０倍にアップして１／２２になったときは乱数更新上限値が［２２］になる。すなわち、設定確率に対してそれぞれ１０倍に大当り確率が高まるように乱数更新上限値が変更して取り出される。
【０１２５】
次いで、ステップＳ３５４で特図乱数の更新結果が上限値か否かを判別する。これは、本ルーチンを繰り返す毎に特図乱数が更新されていくが、今回のルーチンでその上限値になったか否かを判断するものである。特図乱数更新結果が上限値のときはステップＳ３５６で特図乱数を再び［０］に戻す。その後、ステップＳ３５８に進む。一方、特図乱数更新結果が上限値でなければステップＳ３５６をジャンプしてステップＳ３５８に進む。
【０１２６】
このようにして、大当りを決定する特図乱数が［１］ずつインクリメントされていき、大当り確率に対応する上限値で再び［０］に戻ってインクリメントが繰り返される。したがって、例えば大当りの確率が１／２００のときは乱数更新上限値が［２００］であるから、［０］から［１９９］の範囲内の乱数を１つ抽出して大当りの判定が行われる。すなわち、大当りの確率が１／２００で乱数の抽出が行われる。また、大当りの確率がアップして１／２０になったときは乱数更新上限値が［２０］であるから、［０］から［１９］の範囲内の乱数を１つ抽出して大当りの判定が行われ、大当りの確率がアップして１／５０になったときは乱数更新上限値が［５０］であるから、［０］から［４９］の範囲内の乱数を１つ抽出して大当りの判定が行われる。したがって、大当りの確率がアップすることにより、大当りを引く可能性が飛躍的に高くなる。
【０１２７】
ステップＳ３５８では停止図柄用乱数を更新（例えば、［１］ごとインクリメント）する。停止図柄用乱数は特図の停止図柄を決定するもので、０〜１９の２０種類がある。そして、この中にラッキーＮＯ．あるいはアンラッキーＮＯ．に対応する図柄がある。
次いで、ステップＳ３６０で停止図柄用乱数の更新結果が上限値か否かを判別する。これは、本ルーチンを繰り返す毎に停止図柄用乱数が更新されていくが、今回のルーチンでその上限値になったか否かを判断するものである。停止図柄用乱数更新結果が上限値のときはステップＳ３６２で停止図柄用乱数を再び［０］に戻す。その後、メインルーチンにリターンする。一方、停止図柄用乱数更新結果が上限値でなければステップＳ３６２をジャンプしてメインルーチンにリターンする。このようにして停止図柄用乱数を更新する処理が行われる。
【０１２８】
表示図柄作成処理
図２０はメインルーチンにおけるステップＳ４８の表示図柄作成処理のサブルーチンを示すフローチャートである。このサブルーチンが開始されると、まずステップＳ４００で各停止図柄を更新する。ここでいう各停止図柄とは、特別図柄表示装置６３における第１停止図柄（可変表示器（左）６２Ｌの図柄）、第２停止図柄（可変表示器（右）６２Ｒの図柄）、第３停止図柄（可変表示器（中）６２Ｍの図柄）のことである。これら３つの図柄をそれぞれ１スキャン毎にランダムに順次更新していく。
次いで、ステップＳ４０２で更新結果が大当り図柄であるか否かを判別する。これは、ステップＳ４００で３桁の図柄を作成したら、その作成結果が大当り図柄になったか否かを判別するものである。大当り図柄でなければステップＳ４０４で外れ図柄の格納領域に今回更新した図柄を格納し、その後、メインルーチンにリターンする。
【０１２９】
一方、ステップＳ４０２で更新結果が大当り図柄であるときはステップＳ４０６に進み、ラッキーナンバー設定装置１１２における指定図柄（すなわち、ラッキーナンバーおよびアンラッキーナンバー）を取り出す。なお、ラッキーナンバー設定装置１１２はラッキーナンバーおよびアンラッキーナンバーを設定可能なものであるから、ステップＳ４０６では便宜上ラッキー、アンラッキーナンバー設定装置として表現している。ステップＳ４０６の処理では、結局、本日のラッキーナンバーおよびアンラッキーナンバーを取り出すことになる。例えば、ラッキーナンバーが「３」、「７」、アンラッキーナンバーが「４」、「９」にそれぞれ設定されていると、これらの値がステップＳ４０６の処理で取り出される。
【０１３０】
次いで、４０８で更新結果はラッキーナンバー大当り図柄（ステップＳ４０６の指定図柄）であるか否かを判別する。更新結果がラッキーナンバー大当り図柄であるときは、ステップＳ４１０でラッキーナンバーの格納領域に今回更新した図柄を格納し、その後、メインルーチンにリターンする。
ステップＳ４０８の判別結果から今回の更新結果がラッキーナンバー大当り図柄でないときはステップＳ４１２に進んで更新結果はアンラッキーナンバー大当り図柄（ステップＳ４０６の指定図柄）であるか否かを判別する。更新結果がアンラッキーナンバー大当り図柄であるときは、ステップＳ４１４でアンラッキーナンバーの格納領域に今回更新した図柄を格納し、その後、メインルーチンにリターンする。
【０１３１】
また、ステップＳ４１２の判別結果がＮＯのとき、すなわち更新結果がアンラッキーナンバー大当り図柄でないときは、ステップＳ４１６で通常の大当り図柄格納領域に今回更新した図柄を格納し、その後、メインルーチンにリターンする。なお、作成図柄の格納領域としては、ＲＡＭ３０３となる。
このようにして、特別図柄表示装置６３における第１〜第３停止図柄を順次更新して作成する処理が行われ、作成した表示図柄は該当する格納領域に格納される。
【０１３２】
遊技不能化処理
図２１はメインルーチンにおけるステップＳ４３の遊技不能化処理のサブルーチンを示すフローチャートである。このサブルーチンが開始されると、まずステップＳ５００でアンラッキーフラグがオン（ＯＮ：セットのこと）しているか否かを判別する。アンラッキーフラグがオンしていなければ、今回のルーチンを終了してメインルーチンにリターンする。したがって、遊技は不能化されない。
【０１３３】
一方、アンラッキーフラグがオンしていると、続くステップＳ５０２で遊技再開条件が成立しているか否かを判別する。遊技再開条件とは、アンラッキーナンバー図柄で大当りが発生した場合に、遊技を不能化し、一旦獲得球を景品に交換してから再度遊技の続行を許可するときの、再開条件をいう。具体的には、下記のような条件に設定されている。
ａ）アンラッキーナンバー図柄での大当り終了後、所定時間が経過したとき
ｂ）パチンコ機内の再開操作（例えば、係員によるキー入力）
ｃ）管理室からの再開指令
ｄ）球貸機の操作により遊技球を借りたとき
ｅ）連チャン大当りが発生した場合
これは、連チャン大当りが発生しても遊技不能状態であると、いわゆるパンクしてしまうからである。
なお、連チャン大当りが発生した場合の別の対応として、例えばアンラッキーナンバー図柄での大当り終了後、始動記憶の４個の判定が終了するまでは遊技不能状態にしない処理を行うようにしてもよい。そのようにすると、始動記憶内での連チャン大当りに適切に対処することができる。
【０１３４】
ステップＳ５０２で遊技再開条件が成立していなければステップＳ５０４に進んで入力を禁止する。ここでの入力とは遊技盤１３における各種のスイッチ入力のことで、入力を禁止することにより、仮に始動口（例えば、普通電動始動口６４）に入賞してもその入賞は無効になり、実質上遊技が継続されないことになる。次いで、ステップＳ５０６で球の発射を禁止する指令を出力する。これにより、遊技者は発射装置によって球を弾発することができなくなる。次いで、ステップＳ５０８で遊技不能化中を報知する。
【０１３５】
遊技不能化中の報知は、表示あるいは音声（又は表示と音声の両方）で行う。例えば、表示による報知の場合はパチンコ機あるいは島設備に適当な表示装置を設け、その表示装置を点灯（あるいは点滅）させて行う。一方、音声による報知の場合はパチンコ機のスピーカーあるいは店内放送により“出球をすべて景品と交換して下さい”又は“ただいま景品交換中です”という内容（音声合成等）にする。これにより、遊技者は一旦獲得球を景品に交換する必要があることを確実に認識することができる。ステップＳ５０８を経ると、メインルーチンにリターンする。なお、遊技不能化中の報知は上記例に限るものではなく、例えば効果音でもよく、ＬＥＤにより上記メッセージをスクロール表示させてもよいしあるいは他の適当な報知方法を採用してもよい。
【０１３６】
一方、上記ステップＳ５０２で遊技再開条件が成立している場合、すなわちアンラッキーナンバー図柄での大当り終了後、所定時間が経過したとき、パチンコ機内の再開操作（例えば、係員によるキー入力）が行われたとき、管理室からの再開指令があったとき、遊技者が球貸機を操作して遊技球を借りたときあるいは連チャン大当りが発生した場合の何れか１つが成立したときには、ステップＳ５１０に進んでアンラッキーＮＯ．フラグをリセットする。これは、大当り処理のステップＳ２３６でセットされたアンラッキーＮＯ．フラグをリセット処理するもので、例えばＣＰＵ３０１を一旦リセット（例えば、係員による手動リセット）することで行ってもよいし、あるいはアンラッキーＮＯ．フラグのリセット端子に接続されたスイッチを設け、係員がそのスイッチを操作してリセット信号を供給するようにしてもよい。
【０１３７】
次いで、ステップＳ５１２で遊技不能状態から復帰する処理を行う。これにより、入力の禁止および球の発射禁止が解除されるとともに、遊技不能化中の報知も停止する。その後、メインルーチンにリターンする。なお、ステップＳ５１２において遊技不能状態からの復帰を表示あるいは音声（又は表示と音声の両方）で報知するようにしてもよい。そのようにすると、遊技者は遊技を再開できることを容易に認識することができる。例えば、“遊技の再開が可能になりました。引き続き遊技をお楽しみ下さい”というようなメッセージにする。
【０１３８】
このように、アンラッキーナンバー図柄で大当りが発生すると、その大当り終了後に遊技が不能化される。したがって、例えば遊技者が球を発射しようとしても発射ができず、遊技不能状態を強制的に実現することができ、係員の手間を省くことができる。例えば、従来はアンラッキーナンバー図柄の場合には一旦獲得球を景品に交換してからでないと、遊技の続行ができないことを係員が知らせるだけで、球を発射しようとすると実際上は発射ができたが（これで係員と遊技者との間でトラブルが発生することもある）、本実施例のようにすれば、球の発射ができず、係員と遊技者との間でトラブルが発生することも防止できる。また、アンラッキーナンバーというルールを確実に実行することができる。
【０１３９】
なお、本発明はカードリーダを備えていないパチンコ機にも適用できるのは勿論である。
また、本発明に係わる遊技機は上記実施例のようなプリペイドカード方式のパチンコ機に適用する例に限らない。例えば、クレジット方式のパチンコ機にも適用することができる。
プリペイドカード方式でなく、全くカードを使用しないパチンコ機についても幅広く適用することが可能である。
【０１４０】
【発明の効果】
本発明によれば、外部操作により前記複数の特別停止態様のうちから所望の特別停止態様を選択して、該所望の特別停止態様を電源投入時に格納する初当たり停止態様格納領域を備え、電源投入後最初に当たり値を抽出した場合に、初当たり停止態様格納領域により格納された特別停止態様を停止態様として決定するので、例えば電源投入後の初当りの図柄を固定（例えば「７７７」）にすることにより、遊技店でその固定図柄をホールラッキーナンバーにすれば、モーニングサービスを確実に遊技者に与えることができる。
また、このようなサービスに対して、例えば開店直後に多数の遊技者が来ることが考えられ、遊技店の売上を向上させることができる。
さらに、遊技者としては、モーニングサービス期間中は、最初の大当り図柄が固定設定されていると、確実にホールラッキーナンバーになるので、ルールにより持ち玉遊技が可能で有利な状態になり、遊技の興趣を高めることができる。
【図面の簡単な説明】
【図１】本発明に係る遊技機の一実施例の構成を示す正面図である。
【図２】同実施例の遊技盤を示す図である。
【図３】同実施例の可変表示器の動作を説明する図である。
【図４】同実施例の可変表示器の動作を説明する図である。
【図５】同実施例の遊技機の裏機構の構成を示す図である。
【図６】同実施例のラッキーナンバー設定装置の構成を示す図である。
【図７】同実施例の玉寄せ部材の構造を示す図である。
【図８】同実施例の外部情報出力端子基盤を示す図である。
【図９】同実施例の遊技機の制御系のブロック図である。
【図１０】同実施例の初当り図柄設定装置の構成を示す図である。
【図１１】同実施例の島設備の一部を示す斜視図である。
【図１２】同実施例の制御のメインルーチンを示すフローチャートである。
【図１３】同実施例のスイッチ入力処理のサブルーチンを示すフローチャートである。
【図１４】同実施例の普段処理のサブルーチンを示すフローチャートである。
【図１５】同実施例の初当り図柄処理のサブルーチンを示すフローチャートである。
【図１６】同実施例の変動処理のサブルーチンを示すフローチャートである。
【図１７】同実施例の大当り処理のサブルーチンを示すフローチャートである。
【図１８】同実施例の外部情報処理のサブルーチンを示すフローチャートである。
【図１９】同実施例の乱数更新処理のサブルーチンを示すフローチャートである。
【図２０】同実施例の表示図柄作成処理のサブルーチンを示すフローチャートである。
【図２１】同実施例の遊技不能化処理のサブルーチンを示すフローチャートである。
【符号の説明】
１、５０１、５０２ パチンコ機
１１ 額縁状前面枠
１３ 遊技盤
６２ 可変表示器
６３ 特別図柄表示装置（可変表示装置、遊技条件表示手段、ラッキーナンバー大当り図柄発生手段）
６４ 普通電動始動口
６５ 変動入賞装置
１０７ 役物制御回路盤
３０１ 役物用ＣＰＵ
３２５ 初当り図柄設定装置（特別停止態様設定手段）
４００ 遊技制御手段（特別停止態様固定手段）[0001]
[Industrial applications]
The present invention includes a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and extracts a random number when a game ball wins at the starting port, and variably displays the extracted random number value as a hit value in the variable display device.As a stop mode ofAny of a plurality of predetermined special stop modesShowThe present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player.
[0002]
[Prior art]
2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional gaming machine, a display symbol of a variable display device is varied, and the display symbol determines a role such as a big hit by extracting random numbers, thereby producing a game. In this case, the big hit symbols in the conventional gaming machines all occur randomly.
Also, recently, as one of the business methods in a game store, a certain service (for example, a lucky number game system) relating to payouts is provided based on a big hit symbol.
Here, first, the distinction between the lucky number game system in the hall and the lucky number control in which the probability varies will be described.
(A) The lucky number in the hall is used only as part of the business of the hall, as will be described later. For example, when the big hit symbol becomes “777”, a ball game can be performed. Hereinafter, the lucky number determined by the artificial arrangement determined in the hall in this manner is referred to as “hole lucky number”. However, in the following description, the whole lucky number will be simply referred to as a lucky number unless otherwise specified.
(B) As a control system of the gaming machine itself, when a predetermined symbol (for example, “333”) appears at the big hit, there is a lucky number that fluctuates (ups) the big hit probability. It is realized by. Hereinafter, such a lucky number determined to have a probability variation at the stage of the gaming system is referred to as a “probable lucky number”. Note that the “probable change lucky number” may be referred to as the “probable change number”.
Confusingly, the whole lucky number is usually set as "777", and this "777" is often a probable lucky number.
[0003]
By the way, the lucky number game system is based on the rule that the game can be continued as it is with the acquired ball after the end of the big hit and the rule that the game will not be allowed to continue unless the obtained ball is exchanged for a prize and the game ball is borrowed again Based on The determination of the lucky number is usually performed by a stop symbol of the variable display device. For example, when the lucky number reaches a specific lucky number (for example, “777”), a so-called possession ball game is possible, and the continuation of the game is permitted by the acquired ball. ing. In addition, the rule is such that when an unlucky number (for example, “444”) is reached, all payouts are exchanged. Note that the number of symbols to be displayed is not limited to three digits, and may be determined by two digits or one digit.
In addition, in some gaming arcades, the lucky number system may be changed depending on the time of day. For example, typically, a morning system that uses a lucky number system only for a predetermined time from the opening of a store, or a lucky number system that uses only a predetermined time just before closing a storeeveningThere is a service system.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
By the way, in the case of a lucky number business, in particular, giving a player a table immediately after opening a store often greatly affects the sales at the game store. However, in conventional gaming machines, the rate of occurrence of big hit symbols was determined at random, so the gaming shop side was using a lucky number system as a morning service or increasing the lucky number Nevertheless, lucky number jackpots did not often occur.
Therefore, there has been a problem that the service effect of the game store is not so much improved or the player may feel dissatisfied. As a result, sales at amusement stores were decreasing.
[0005]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can fix the first hit pattern after the power is turned on, can improve the service of the game store, and can enhance the interest of the player.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
To achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information,
A random number is extracted when the game ball wins the starting opening, and a variable display on the variable display device indicates that the extracted random number is a hit value.As a stop mode ofAny of a plurality of predetermined special stop modesShowIn a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player,
By external operationOf the plurality of special stop modesFrom desiredSelect the special stop mode ofAn initial hit stop mode storage area for storing the desired special stop mode at power-on,
A special stop mode storage area that creates the special stop mode, updates and stores the special stop mode each time the special stop mode is generated,
When the hit value is first extracted after the power is turned on, the special stop mode stored in the initial hit mode storage area is determined as the stop mode. Otherwise, the special stop mode storage area is determined. The special stop mode stored inAnd a special stop mode determining means for determining.
[0008]
【Example】
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
1 to 21 show an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a prepaid card type pachinko machine.
Front configuration of pachinko machine
FIG. 1 is a front view showing the entire pachinko machine. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a pachinko machine, and similar pachinko machines 1 are provided in a predetermined number in a game arcade. The pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment incorporates a card-type ball lending machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a ball lending machine) as a game medium lending device.
The pachinko machine 1 includes a frame-shaped front frame 11 as a portion visible on the front side, a metal frame (glass frame) 12 provided at an opening of the frame-shaped front frame 11 and supporting a glass 12a, and a game board for playing a game. 13 (see FIG. 2), a front display panel 14, and a front operation panel 15 below the front display panel 14. The frame-shaped front frame 11 is supported by a top hinge 17 and a bottom hinge 18 so as to be openable and closable with respect to a wooden machine frame 16 (not shown from the front; see FIG. 5 described later) on which the pachinko machine 1 is installed. . The metal frame 12 is supported by the frame-shaped front frame 11 so as to be openable and closable.
[0009]
The front display panel 14 is formed in a curved shape such that the front side protrudes and rises slightly. The front display panel 14 has an upper plate 21 for receiving a pachinko ball as a prize ball, and a card frequency display on the front side. A card balance display device 22, a ball lending button (conversion button) 23, a card discharge button (return button) 24, and a ball lending possible display 25 are provided. The ball lending possible display is not limited to the dot LED 25, and may be, for example, an elongated display lamp.
One end of the front display panel 14 is supported by the frame-shaped front frame 11 so as to be openable and closable. Reference numeral 26 denotes a push button for opening and closing a passage connecting both balls of the upper plate 21 to a ball storage plate 34 described later.
[0010]
The card frequency indicator 22 is composed of, for example, three rows using seven-segment light emitting diodes, and displays the balance of a prepaid card inserted into a card insertion slot 31 described later in units of hundreds. In the present embodiment, the card frequency indicator 22 is constituted by three rows using light emitting diodes of 7 segments, but the present invention is not limited to this. Is also good.
The ball lending button 23 is a ball discharging device on the back side of the pachinko machine 1 in which the pachinko balls are used in units of one time within the range of the balance of the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 31 (also serving as a prize ball). Is a switch pressed by the player to rent out and lend. In this case, the display of the state in which the pachinko balls can be lent is performed by the ball lending possible display 25. If the pachinko balls can be lent out, the whole ball lending button 23 may be shining. On the other hand, if the pachinko balls are not in a state in which the pachinko balls can be lent, the ball lending possible display 25 is turned off, and even if the ball lending button 23 is pressed, the pachinko balls are not discharged for lending. When the ball lending button 23 is pressed once, for example, pachinko balls (for example, 75 balls) corresponding to three times are lent out and supplied to the upper plate 21. The card ejection button 24 is used to pull out the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 31 from the card insertion slot 31 to the outside.Things.
[0011]
The front operation panel 15 has a card insertion slot 31 formed on the left side thereof and a protection wall 32 formed thereon. The front center of the front operation panel 15 is formed so as to protrude forward, and the inside of the protruding portion is an ashtray 33 and a ball storage tray (receiving tray) 34. The protection wall 32 protrudes forward from the card insertion slot 31 (at least protrudes from the ashtray 33), and has a certain height and width. The protective wall 32 may be formed of a heat-resistant member similar to the ashtray 33, for example. By providing the protective wall 32 between the card insertion slot 31 and the ashtray 33 in this way, it is possible to prevent the ash, fat, etc. of tobacco accumulated in the ashtray 33 from adversely affecting the card insertion slot 31.
The card insertion slot 31 is provided with a lid, and the top of the lid is displaceably supported by a member forming the card insertion slot 31, and is rotatably displaced around the support portion. Thus, when the card is inserted, the cover is usually turned upright by being pushed by the card, and is taken into the card reader 111 when the card is inserted. Therefore, by disposing the lid, the inlet of the card reader 111 is protected from dust, dust, or ash of cigarettes.Has become.
[0012]
The location of the card reader that receives the card from the card insertion slot 31 is not limited to the above example, but may be another location. For example, it may be provided above the pachinko machine 1 or on the side of the pachinko machine 1.
Also, instead of a card reader, a card reader / writer is arranged in the pachinko machine 1, for example, and a game card storing value information such as the number of balls and identification information of a player is used to write a game result on the card. May be capable of data processing. Furthermore, gaming cards are not limited to prepaid cards, and value information such as the number of balls is stored.ingA gaming machine that uses a ball number card or an identification card storing identification information of a player alone may be used.
[0013]
In short, a card reader that can read the card information or a card reader / writer that can read / write the card information in order to use the game card may be used. For example, the present invention can also be applied to a complete card-type pachinko gaming system and an enclosed ball-type gaming machine (for example, a credit-type gaming machine).
Further, the present invention is not limited to the example in which a magnetic card is used as a gaming card, but may be, for example, a gaming machine using an IC card. When an IC card is used, a card reader or a card reader / writer corresponding to the IC card is naturally used.
In the above embodiment, the card reader and the card control device are separated from each other, but they may be integrated, for example, the card control device may be incorporated inside the card reader.
[0014]
The ball storage tray 34 serves to receive a prize ball when the upper plate 21 is full of pachinko balls, and also serves to temporarily store balls. In addition, the front operation panel 15 is provided with a ball ejection lever 35 and a firing operation knob 36 of the firing device.
The ball-drawing lever 35 is for pulling out the balls stored in the ball storage tray 34 to the outside and below. When the ball-drawing lever 35 is moved, for example, to the left, the lower bottom of the ball storage tray 34 is partially opened. The ball can be released downward. The firing operation knob 36 is for operating a firing device that causes one of the pachinko balls arranged in a row to be fired one at a firing position one by one into a game area on the front of the game board.
On the other hand, on the upper part of the frame-shaped front frame 11 of the pachinko machine 1, a discharge indicator 41 which is turned on when a prize ball is discharged or when a lending ball is discharged is provided. The metal frame 12 is supported by the front frame 11 so as to be openable and closable, and is normally locked to the front frame 11 by a locking device. To open the metal frame 12, a predetermined key is inserted into the locking hole 51 and rotated, whereby the locking state of the locking device is released and the locking device is opened.
[0015]
Game board configuration
Next, the game board 13 is an area for judging out or safe while the shot pachinko ball is dropped from above, and when a ball enters the winning opening and becomes effectively safe, a predetermined number of prize balls are used. It is discharged from the discharge device and supplied to the upper plate 21. Further, even if the ball is fired by operating the firing operation knob 36, when the ball becomes foul, the pachinko ball returns to the firing position or is discharged to the ball storage tray 34.
Here, if the game area on the game board 13 plays a game by changing the display content of the symbol display device to which the present invention is applied, for example, a game area belonging to a so-called "first type" or a symbol display device is used. Even if it belongs to the "type 3" provided, or another model, etc., it can take an arbitrary configuration. For example, in this embodiment, the type belonging to the "type 1" shown in FIG. Used. Therefore, the application of the present invention is not limited to the type belonging to the “first type” shown in FIG. 2, but can be widely applied to the type belonging to the “third type” or other types.
[0016]
FIG. 2 is a front view showing the game board 13. In FIG. 2, around the game area, a rail 61 having a function of guiding a bouncing ball to an upper portion of the game area or a guide to an out-ball collection port 77 described later is arranged. In addition, a special symbol display device (so-called accessory device, corresponding to a symbol display device) 63 having a movable variable display 62 mechanically displaceable at the center is disposed substantially at the center of the game area. . Below the special symbol display device 63, a tulip-type ordinary electric start-up port (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as “generic power”) 64 is arranged, and a first ball that does not accept a game ball according to the operation result of the special symbol display device 63. A variable prize device (a so-called attacker, which is a large winning opening) as a large winning opening that changes from the state to the second state that is easy to accept is arranged. The variable winning device 65 corresponds to a special variable winning device.
[0017]
An ordinary symbol display (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as an ordinary symbol display) 64a is disposed below the ordinary electric start port 64, and the ordinary symbol display 64a is composed of 9-segment LEDs and ranges from 0 to 19. Twenty kinds of numbers or symbols (A, B, C,...) Can be displayed. The ordinary symbol display 64a corresponds to an ordinary symbol display device.
The special symbol display device 63 changes the content of a special symbol (hereinafter, appropriately referred to as a special symbol) of the variable display 62 when a ball is won in the ordinary electric starting port 64, and the symbol is in a specific profit state (that is, a special profit state). In the mode gaming state, for example, when the big hit state is “777” or the like, the variable winning device (attacker) 65 is opened. The opening of the variable prize device (attacker) 65 changes the special game state related to the special variable prize device.appearIt corresponds to that. In the following description, the specific profit state is simply referred to as a big hit state.
[0018]
As shown in FIG. 3A, the variable display 62 is composed of three parts arranged in three rows, each of which includes a variable display (left) 62L, a variable display (middle) 62M, and a variable display (right). ) 62R. Each display has, for example, a large LED of 7 segments, and displays a specific number or symbol (A, B, C, etc.) on these LEDs. The variable display (left) 62L and the variable display (right) 62R are respectively a beer bottle part 621a, 622a imitating the shape of a beer bottle (beer bottle), a pouring doll 621b imitating a doll that pours a beer bottle into a jockey, 622b. On the other hand, the variable display (middle) 62M has a jockey part 623a formed in a jockey shape of beer and a doll part 623b imitating a doll like drinking a jockey beer.
[0019]
Here, the displacement operation of the variable display 62 of the special symbol display device 63 will be described.
When a ball wins in the start winning opening 64, the content of the special symbol on the variable display 62 changes (scrolls), and when the symbol is in a slotted state (for example, "222"), a big hit occurs. On the other hand, when a reach state (reach scroll) is reached before a big hit (for example, at the time of “2 × 2”), a reach scroll is performed. At this time, the variable display (left) 62L and the variable display (right) are used. The beer bottle portions 621a and 622a of the 62R are both inclined toward the center side to be displaced in such a style that the beer bottle is poured into the jockey portion 623a of the variable display (medium) 62M, that is, the beer in the beer bottle is poured into the jockey. (Similar displacement as in FIG. 3 (a)). In this embodiment, the stop of the special symbol of the variable display 62 is performed in the order of the variable display (left) 62L → the variable display (right) 62R → the variable display (middle) 62M. .
[0020]
The reach scroll refers to an appearance of the reach state (for example, the variable display (left) 62L of the first symbol and the variable display (right) 62R of the right symbol) stopped when the first symbol (the left symbol 62R) is stopped. "2X2") is generated and the third symbol display is changed (scroll) at a gentle speed different from the normal speed when the symbol of the third symbol (middle symbol variable display (medium) 62M) is stopped. Control. As a result, the player has an expectation of a big hit (for example, “222”) because of the reach, and the presence of the game is enhanced.
Next, immediately before the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 62M, and the variable display (right) 62R shift to the state of displaying the big hit symbol (for example, “222”), the beer is over the jockey. The style is such that the faces of the dolls are overlapped, and both the jockey part 623a and the doll part 623b are in a certain inclined state (a state in which the doll faces backward when viewed from the player). At this time, the beer bottle portions 621a and 622a have already returned to the original state (upright state).
[0021]
When a big hit actually occurs, the outcome of the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 62M, and the variable display (right) 62R stops at, for example, "222". The outcome of the variable display (medium) 62M is further scrolled to the next symbol (for example, “3”), or scrolled more than “3”. At this time, the jockey part 623a and the doll part 623b that have been in a certain inclined state return to the original upright state again.
As described above, the beer bottle portions 621a and 622a, the jockey portion 623a, and the doll portion 623b are moved according to the scroll of the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 62M, and the variable display (right) 62R. Is performed to increase the player's expectation.
[0022]
Further, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not a predetermined game condition (especially, a lucky number) has been reached on the game store side using the symbol of the variable display 62. The “lucky number” means that the game with the pachinko machine can be continued using the pachinko ball as it is without exchanging the pachinko ball (game medium) obtained after the end of the jackpot without temporarily exchanging it for a prize or the like. On the other hand, there is also an "unlucky number", in which a pachinko ball is newly borrowed after being exchanged for a prize or the like, and then the game is continued with the pachinko machine.
[0023]
A. When lucky numbers are determined on special maps
For example, in the special symbol display device (game condition display means and lucky number big hit symbol generating means) 63, "3" and "7" are lucky numbers, and "4" and "9" are unlucky numbers. In order for the player to know these numbers well in advance, when the special symbol display device 63 is in the call-in display, that is, when the variable display 62 is in the state before the symbol change is started, each number is changed. Is displayed. In the case of the call-in display, for example, a case where the player is looking around the store to select a table, or a case where the start winning is interrupted and the predetermined time has elapsed and the normal operation is performed. There is. At this time, the special symbol display device 63 switches to the call-in display, and a symbol as shown in FIG. 4 (a) or FIG. 4 (b) appears to determine the lucky number to the player and inform the player of the lucky number. Done.
[0024]
More specifically, FIG. 4A shows a display in which “3” and “7” are lucky numbers. At this time, the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 62M, and the variable display The beer bottle portions 621a and 622a, the jockey portion 623a and the doll portion 623b in the (right) 62R perform the same mechanical operation as in the case of the reach scroll described above, and the symbol "LUCKKY" is displayed on the variable display (left) 62L. The symbol "3" is displayed on the variable display (middle) 62M, and the symbol "7" is displayed on the variable display (right) 62R. As a result, the player is notified (displayed here) that the symbols "3" and "7" are lucky numbers.
[0025]
On the other hand, FIG. 4B shows a display in which “4” and “9” are set as unlucky numbers. At this time, the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (middle) 62M, and the variable display (right) The mechanical operation unlike the case where the beer bottle portions 621a and 622a, the jockey portion 623a, and the doll portion 623b in 62R are reach scrolls is not performed. The symbol "UN LUKKY" is displayed on the variable display (left) 62L, the symbol "4" is displayed on the variable display (middle) 62M, and the symbol "9" is displayed on the variable display (right) 62R. Are displayed respectively. As a result, the player is notified (displayed here) that the symbols "4" and "9" are unlucky numbers.
[0026]
B. When determining the lucky number in another game
The lucky or unlucky is determined from the stop symbol by another variable game different from the variable game in which the big hit state is generated using the special symbol display device 63. In this case, the special symbol display device 63 is set to another variable game. It is used as a means, and the determination is made based on the stop symbol of this separate variable game means. Therefore, also in this case, the special symbol display device 63 corresponds to the game condition display means and the lucky number big hit symbol generation means.
[0027]
More specifically, once a big hit is determined, immediately after the big hit is determined (before the big hit cycle starts), another game is performed using one symbol on the special symbol display device 63 to determine lucky or unlucky. is there. In this embodiment, a variable display (medium) 62M is used as one symbol of the special symbol display device 63. For example, FIG. 3 shows an example in which, when a big hit occurs at a slot number of “222”, a lucky or unlucky is determined immediately after the big hit is determined. At this time, the variable indicator (medium) 62M fluctuates the symbol immediately after the big hit is determined, and gives out either lucky or unlucky. FIG. 3A shows a case where a symbol “LUCKKY” appears. FIG. 3B shows a state where the symbol is changing from “LUCKKY” to “UN LUCKKY”, and FIG. 3C shows a case where the symbol “UN LUCKKY” appears.
[0028]
It should be noted that the beer bottle portions 621a and 622a, the jockey portion 623a, and the doll portion in the variable display (left) 62L, the variable display (medium) 62M, and the variable display (right) 62R only when the symbol "LUCKKY" appears. 623b performs the same mechanical operation as that of the reach scroll.
As described above, by using the special symbol display device 63 as another variable game means, the player can enjoy another game for determining lucky or unlucky immediately after the determination of the big hit. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the joy of the lucky number during the cycle of the jackpot.
It is to be noted that, instead of executing a separate game for determining lucky or unlucky immediately after the determination of the jackpot, for example, after the end of the jackpot (that is, after the end of the jackpot cycle), another game using one symbol on the special symbol display device 63 is performed. May be performed. By doing so, it is possible to enjoy whether or not there is another chance after the end of the big hit.
[0029]
Returning to FIG. 2 again, four special figure switch storage displays (corresponding to a so-called start memory display) 66 are provided above the variable display 62. When a ball is won in 64, it is displayed that the number of winning balls has been stored within four ranges. Here, a big hit within a range in which four balls won in a so-called starting port (in the present embodiment, the ordinary electric starting port 64) is stored for four balls (hereinafter, referred to as a starting storage range) is usually a pure reaming chan (or a pure consecutive chan). It may be simply referred to as a ream. According to this, the number of balls played to the player is significantly increased.
[0030]
Above the variable display unit 62, a probability variation determination display 91 and a probability variation number determination display 92 are arranged, each of which is constituted by a 9-segment LED. It is possible to display different types of symbols (numbers). In addition, you may make it display a symbol (for example, A, B, C). The probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92 perform a game different from the variable game in which the special symbol display device 63 generates a big hit game, and constitute another game means 93. The operations of the probability variation determination indicator 91 and the probability variation number determination indicator 92 are controlled by the accessory CPU 301 described later, and the accessory CPU 301 constitutes another game control means.
[0031]
The probability variation determination indicator 91 and the probability variation number determination indicator 92 are normally used when performing the variation control of the jackpot probability as described below.
That is, the probability variation determination display 91 starts the symbol rotation at the same time as the special symbol display device 63 becomes a big hit symbol, and stops at a specific number (for example, “7”, “3”), and the variation of the big hit probability is determined. Play a game like Stopping at a number other than a specific number (for example, “0”), the fluctuation of the jackpot probability is not determined.
On the other hand, the probability change number display 92 starts the symbol rotation after the symbol of the probability change determination display 91 stops, and here, the probability change number is determined by lottery, and the probability change number is determined and displayed. is there. For example, when "7" is displayed, the number of times of probability change is seven, and when "3" is displayed, the number of times of probability change is three.Also,The probability change number determination display 92 can also display the remaining number of probability change numbers. For example, when the probability change number is seven, after one big hit occurs, “6” is displayed as the remaining probability change number. I do. When the remaining probability change count becomes “0”, the probability change stops and the probability returns to the original low probability.
[0032]
It is to be noted that not only the case where the change of the jackpot probability is determined by using the probability change determination display 91 and the probability change number determination display 92 as the separate game means 93 as described above, When performing control such that the jackpot probability is changed by the big hit symbol (for example, a lucky big hit symbol) of the symbol display device 63, the probability change determination display 91 and the probability The number-of-variations determination display 92 may be used.
[0033]
In this case, the indicators 91 and 92 are merely display means and not separate game means. And the special symbol display device 63 constitutes another game means.
Then, when the jackpot probability changes, the determination of the change is displayed on the probability change determination display 91. For example, when the jackpot probability is increased after the end of the jackpot, a number is displayed on the probability change determination display 91 simultaneously with the occurrence of the jackpot. This number indicates the number of fluctuations in which the jackpot probability increases after the jackpot. Further, the number of times of probability change is displayed on the probability change number determination display 92.
On the other hand, it is of course possible to execute the above-mentioned another game by using both the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92 and the special symbol display device 63. At this time, both constitute another game means.
[0034]
Note that a game for determining the number of repetitions of the jackpot (continuous chan) may be performed using the probability change determination display 91 and the probability change number display 92, and the result may be displayed. That is, when the number of repetitions of the big hit is determined, the probability change determination display 91 displays the number, and the probability change number display 92 shows the remaining number of repetitions of the big hit sequentially decremented and displayed. It is.
Furthermore, it is also possible to perform a modified game in which another game for determining the number of repetitions of the big hit is determined using the probability change determination display 91 and the probability change number display 92.
[0035]
Here, in the present embodiment, the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92 are used as game condition display devices (game condition display means and lucky number big hit symbol generation means). For example, when the lucky numbers are “3” and “7”, during normal operation in which the change control of the jackpot probability is not performed, “3” and “3” are displayed on the probability change determination display 91 and the probability change number display 92, respectively. By displaying “7”, the player is notified (displayed here) that the symbols “3” and “7” are lucky numbers.
Note that the unlucky number may be displayed on the probability change determination display 91 and the probability change number determination display 92. For example, after a certain time has elapsed after the display of the lucky number, the player can know that the unlucky number is displayed.likeThen, for example, it may be notified that “4” and “9” are unlucky numbers.
[0036]
Also, instead of using the probability variation determination indicator 91 and the probability variation number determination indicator 92 to display each number, it is determined whether or not a lucky number or an unlucky number is obtained by using the indicators 91 and 92. It may be determined. That is, the probability variation determination display 91 and the probability variation number determination display 92 may be used as game condition determination means and lucky number big hit symbol generation means, and the game conditions may be determined by these. For example, when the lucky numbers are “3” and “7” in the symbol of the probability variation determination display 91, the display of the probability variation determination display 91 is displayed after the big hit (any symbol of the special figure) is completed. When the scroll is stopped and the stop symbol becomes "7", the display of the probability change determination display 91 has stopped at "7" regardless of the special symbol pattern, so the current big hit is treated as a lucky number. May be performed.
[0037]
On the other hand, when stopping at a value other than "7" or "3", the lucky numberGivenAbsent. At this time, for example, the probability change number determination display 92 may be used for the same control, or the probability change number determination display 92 may be used as means for specifying in advance what the lucky number is.
The above control example may be similarly performed for an unlucky number.
Further, after the display scroll of the probability change determination display 91, the display may be continued as it is, and for example, a game with a lucky number may be explicitly indicated to the outside.
[0038]
On the side of the special symbol display device 63, there are arranged general figure starting gates (commonly referred to as ordinary figure starting gates, hereinafter referred to as general figure gates as appropriate) 67, 68, and the general figure starting gates 67, 68 are balls. Has a gate through which only one can pass, and when the ball passes through the gate, the symbol (for example, a number) of the ordinary symbol display 64a arranged in the ordinary electric starting port 64 is changed, and this numeral is predetermined. When a specific symbol (for example, "7") is reached, the tulip of the ordinary electric starting port 64 is operated by electric power so as to be opened for a certain time. Normally, the tulip of the electric starting port 64 is normally closed, but is controlled to open under a certain condition as described above. Further, the opening time of the tulip may be variably controlled.
At the lower left and right sides of the special symbol display device 63, general winning openings 69 and 70 are provided. Further, a plurality of hitting direction converting members 71 to 76 called windmills are rotatably installed at appropriate positions in the game area, and a large number of obstacle nails (not shown) are planted. In addition, an out ball collecting port 77 is formed at the lower center of the game area.
[0039]
On the other hand, at an appropriate position along the rail 61 around the gaming board 13, the general figure probability up display 81 illuminated when the universal figure probability increases sequentially from the left, and the special figure illuminated when the special figure probability increases. Figure probability up display 82, lucky NO. Lucky NO. Which lights up at the time of big hit Big hit indicator 83, unlucky NO. Unlucky NO. A big hit indicator 84, a big hit indicator 85 that lights up at the time of the big hit, and a reach indicator 86 that turns on when the generated symbol of the special symbol display device 63 comes to the special reach. Note that the reach indicator 86 may be turned on even when a normal reach is reached instead of the special reach.
In the game board 13, side lamps 88a and 88b and decorative lamps 89a and 89b are provided. The side lamps 88a and 88b and the decoration lamps 89a and 89b are appropriately lit or blinked according to the content of the game to enhance the sense of reality of the game.
[0040]
Configuration of the back mechanism of the pachinko machine
Next, FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the configuration of the back mechanism of the pachinko machine 1. As shown in FIG.
In FIG. 5, as main components of the back mechanism of the pachinko machine 1, a storage tank (upper tank) 101 for storing balls, two guide paths 102 for guiding the balls in the storage tank 101, and a frame relay base (External terminal board) 103, a ball discharging device 104, a discharge control circuit board 105, a ball pulling cover 106, an accessory control circuit board 107, and a mounting adapter 108 capable of attaching a large accessory control circuit board. , A launch circuit board 109 for performing various controls required for launching a ball, a card control device 110, a card reader 111, a lucky number setting device 112, and various unit parts formed from an integrally molded product made of synthetic resin ( For example, there is a base frame 120 of a back mechanism board on which a storage tank 101 is mounted. The various mechanism components mounted on the base frame 120 and the base frame 120 are collectively referred to as a back mechanism panel 121.
[0041]
The frame relay base 103 relays the input of AC power and the transmission and reception of signals with the hall management device. The frame relay base 103 is provided with a frame external information output terminal 103a. The frame external information output terminal 103a is used for various kinds of information on the frame side of the pachinko machine 1, such as ball lending for ball discharge, prize balls, and the like. It relays wiring when outputting information, ball supply, ball firing, opening / closing information of the metal frame 12 to the hall management device.
The discharge control circuit board 105 performs various controls necessary for discharging the ball, and the accessory control circuit board 107 performs various controls necessary for the operation of the accessory on the game board. Further, the accessory control circuit board 107 has a built-in probability setting device 324 for changing and setting the jackpot probability in the accessory device and an initial hit symbol setting device 325 (to be described later, see FIG. 10 for details). The switch insertion port 131 of the probability setting switch in the probability setting device 324 is exposed on the front side of the accessory control circuit board 107.
[0042]
The probability setting device 324 has three contacts so that the probability of the jackpot of the accessory device can be changed in three stages, for example, 1/200, 1/210, and 1/220. The contact can be operated by a person in charge of the hall, and the set value is displayed on a predetermined display. However, after a certain period of time has elapsed after the setting, the contact is kept off so that it cannot be seen from outside. Note that the change of the jackpot probability of the accessory device is not limited to the three stages as described above, and other changes may be made.
[0043]
Here, the control circuit board includes a control circuit board (that is, a board that realizes the function of the control circuit) and a box-shaped metal or resin chassis box that houses the board. It is used as a concept that is included as one.
The ball pulling cover 106 closes a central opening that is largely opened in the center of the base frame 120, and the central opening serves as a space for mounting the accessory device. Note that the rear of the ball-adjusting cover 106 is formed to be bulging, and has a structure that protrudes farther rearward than the rear surfaces of the discharge control circuit board 105 and the accessory control circuit board 107. By closing the central opening with the ball shift cover 106, the balls dropped from the storage tank 101 and the like do not collide with the back side of the game board.
[0044]
The card reader 111 receives a game prepaid card and reads the information, and is attached to the back side of the front frame 11. The card controller 110 controls the operation of the card reader 111, and is connected to the card reader 111 by a wiring 141.
The lucky number setting device (game condition determining symbol adjusting means) 112 sets the lucky number and unlucky number in the special figure and adjusts the occurrence rate, and has a configuration as shown in FIG. FIG. 6 shows a configuration in a case where the front cover of the lucky number setting device 112 is opened. In FIG. 6, reference numeral 141 denotes a seven-segment LED, a number display LED for displaying the number of lucky numbers, and 142 denotes a two-digit seven-segment LED for displaying a lucky number. The display contents of the number display LED 141 and the lucky number display LED 142 disappear after a certain time. This is to prevent the set contents from being inadvertently viewed by the player.
[0045]
Below the number display LED 141 and the lucky number display LED 142, four push-button switches 143 to 146 are arranged. An increment switch 143 increments the lucky number displayed on the lucky number display LED 142 by [+1]. For example, when the lucky number display LED 142 displays the lucky number of [2], when the increment switch 143 is pressed, the lucky number is incremented to [3] and displayed.
[0046]
Reference numeral 144 denotes a set switch for setting a lucky number displayed on the lucky number display LED 142. For example, when the set switch 144 is pressed while the numerical value [3] is displayed on the lucky number display LED 142, this numerical value [3] is set as the lucky number. Reference numeral 145 denotes a confirmation switch. By operating this switch, the lucky number (normally disappeared) set on the lucky number display LED 142 is displayed, and the set number is displayed on the number display LED 141 so that it can be confirmed. It is to be. After a certain time after the confirmation display, the display of the lucky number and the display of the number disappear similarly.
[0047]
Reference numeral 146 denotes a clear switch. By operating this switch, the lucky number that has been set is cleared.
Therefore, when trying to newly set a lucky number (for example, when performing adjustment before opening a store), first, the confirmation switch 145 is pressed to display the lucky number on the lucky number display LED 142 for confirmation, and then clear. The switch 146 is pressed to clear the set lucky number once. Next, the increment switch 143 is pressed to sequentially increment the numerical value. When the desired numerical value is displayed on the lucky number display LED 142, the set switch 144 is pressed to set the lucky number. Similarly, a plurality of lucky numbers may be set. At this time, the numerical value of the set lucky number is displayed on the number display LED 141. When the set time has elapsed, the contents of the display LEDs 141 and 142 disappear and the secret is maintained.
[0048]
Below the four switches 143 to 146, an occurrence rate adjustment switch 147 for adjusting the occurrence rate of lucky numbers is provided. The occurrence rate adjustment switch 147 has, for example, three contacts so that the occurrence rate of the lucky number can be adjusted in three stages. Each contact corresponds to [Setting 1] to [Setting 3]. [Setting 1] adjusts the lucky number occurrence rate to 5/20, [Setting 2] adjusts the lucky number occurrence rate to 3/20, and [Setting 3] adjusts the lucky number occurrence rate to 1/20. It is possible. Therefore, [Setting 1] has the highest lucky number occurrence rate. By changing the lucky number occurrence rate in this manner, a detailed business form in accordance with the hall policy can be adopted.
[0049]
Next, a configuration for setting an unlucky number will be described.
The unlucky number setting unit is provided on the opposite side of the lucky number setting unit in the lucky number setting device 112. In other words, 151 is a 7-segment LED, a number display LED for displaying the number of unlucky numbers, and 152 is a 2-digit, 7-segment LED for displaying an unlucky number. Note that the display contents of the number display LED 151 and the unlucky number display LED 152 disappear after a certain period of time, and similarly, consideration has been given to prevent a player from inadvertently seeing the set contents.
[0050]
Below the number display LED 151 and the unlucky number display LED 152, four push-button switches 153 to 156 are arranged. An increment switch 153 increments the unlucky number displayed on the unlucky number display LED 152 by [+1]. For example, if the increment switch 153 is pressed while a numerical value [3] is displayed on the unlucky number display LED 152, the unlucky number is incremented to [4] and displayed.
[0051]
Reference numeral 154 denotes a set switch for setting an unlucky number displayed on the unlucky number display LED 152. For example, when the set switch 154 is pressed while the numerical value [4] is displayed on the unlucky number display LED 152, the numerical value [4] is set as the unlucky number. Reference numeral 155 denotes a confirmation switch. By operating this switch, an unlucky number set on the unlucky number display LED 152 (since it is normally off) is displayed and can be confirmed. After the confirmation display, the display of the unlucky number and the display of the number disappear similarly after a certain period of time.
Reference numeral 156 denotes a clear switch. By operating this switch, the previously set unlucky number is cleared.
[0052]
Below the four switches 153 to 156, an occurrence rate adjustment switch 157 for adjusting the occurrence rate of the unlucky number is provided. The occurrence rate adjustment switch 157 has, for example, three contacts so that the occurrence rate of the unlucky number can be adjusted in three stages. Each contact corresponds to [Setting 1] to [Setting 3]. [Setting 1] has an unlucky number occurrence rate of 5/20, [Setting 2] has an unlucky number occurrence rate of 3/20, and furthermore, [Setting 3] has an unlucky number occurrence rate of 1/20. So that it can be adjusted. Therefore, [Setting 1] has the highest unlucky number occurrence rate. By changing the occurrence rate of the unlucky number in this way, it is possible to similarly adopt a detailed business form in accordance with the policy of the hall.
The occurrence rates of the lucky number and the unlucky number are not limited to the contents of the above [Setting 1] to [Setting 3], and other numerical values may be adopted. Further, a numerical value such that each occurrence rate differs between the lucky number and the unlucky number may be adopted.
[0053]
Next, a ball shift member 161 shown in FIG. 7 is provided inside the ball shift cover 106, and an external information output base 162 described later is disposed on the ball shift member 161. FIG. 7 is a view showing the structure of the ball shift member 161 on the back side of the game board 13. In FIG. 7, the game board 13veneerIs formed into a rectangle, and a ball pulling member 161 is fixed to the back side of the game board 13 by fixing means such as screws. The ball pulling member 161 is made of a transparent resin (for example, ABS resin) and has a function of pulling and collecting safe balls entering each winning opening of the game board 13.
An opening (central opening) for attaching the accessory device is formed in the center of the ball pulling member 161. FIG. 7 shows a state in which the special symbol display device 63 as the accessory device is attached to the game board 13, and a state in which the rear surface side of the special symbol display device 63 protrudes through the central opening of the ball pulling member 161. .
[0054]
A plurality of notches 201 (the others are not shown) are formed at the edge of the central opening, and the notch 201 is formed so as to cut out the edge of the opening in a U-shape. The notch 201 leads out wirings (lead wires) 211 and 212 extending from the electric components (for example, decorative lamps) attached to the game board 13 to the back side of the game board 13. The electric components attached to the game board 13 are attached such that the back surface thereof is covered with the ball shift member 161.
On the other hand, a plurality of notches 221 to 224 are formed in the peripheral portion of the ball pulling member 161, and the notches 221 to 224 are formed so as to cut out the peripheral portion in a U-shape. The notches 221 to 224 lead out wirings (lead wires) 231 to 234 extending from the electric components attached to the game board 13 to the back side of the game board 13.
Therefore, the wiring process can be performed only by inserting the wires (lead wires) 211, 212, 231 to 234 into the U-shaped openings of the cutout portions 201, 221 to 224, respectively. There is no need to form an opening for wiring so as to punch out, and there is an advantage that workability of wiring processing is improved.
[0055]
An accessory relay board 171 is disposed on the rear side of the special symbol display device 63, and relays various wirings of the special symbol display device 63. The accessory relay board 171 is provided with a plurality of connectors. Some of these connectors are connected to the wires 211 and 212 described above, and others are connected to the wires 251 and 252.
Further, an external information output terminal board 162 is disposed below the rear side of the special symbol display device 63, and the external information output terminal board 162 is provided with various electric components (for example, a lamp, a solenoid, an LED, a motor, The connection between the sensor) and the accessory control circuit board 107 is temporarily relayed on the way.
A plurality of connectors are provided on the external information output terminal board 162, and some of these connectors are connected to the above-described wires 231 to 234 and 252, and others are connected to the wires 263, and are shown in FIG. , But is connected to other necessary wiring.
[0056]
The wiring 263 connects the external information output terminal board 162 and the variable winning device (attacker) 65. In addition, other wiring (not shown) connects the external information output terminal board 162 and the accessory control circuit board 107. Accordingly, the external information output terminal board 162 is disposed between the accessory device (here, a concept including the special symbol display device 63 and the variable winning device 65, and the like, and the same hereinafter) and the accessory control circuit board 107. Has the function of temporarily relaying the wiring.
Reference numeral 181 denotes an accessory cover, which covers the rear surface of the variable winning device (attacker) 65. Reference numeral 182 denotes an opening formed to accommodate a stop indicator lamp and the like.
[0057]
The external information output terminal board 162 is provided with an external information terminal 163 for a game board. The external information terminal 163 for a game board is various kinds of information on the game board 13, for example, information about a character device, a jackpot, a lucky NO. . , Unlucky NO. , Jackpot probability set value, lucky NO. And Unlucky NO. The rate of occurrence, the jackpot probability set value, the number of winning openings, the number of rotations of the accessory, the number of cycles of the jackpot, and the illegal information (such as illegal due to winning or disconnection of the connector) are output to the hall management device. This relays the wiring. It also relays the wiring when outputting necessary information to the island facilities. In FIG. 7 and FIG. 8 to be described later, the wiring connection to the game board external information terminal 163 is omitted.
[0058]
FIG. 8 is a view for explaining a mounting structure of the external information output terminal board 162. 8, the external information output terminal board 162 has a board 280 on which various connectors 271a to 271h, a game board external information terminal 163 and relays 272a to 272c are mounted. Note that the relays 272a to 272c are provided for transmitting information via a means called a relay, because the power supply of the game board 13 and the power supply of the hall-side management device are different.
As the board 280, for example, a printed board is used, and the connectors 271a to 271h, the external information terminal 163 for the game board, and the relays 272a to 272c are directly mounted on the printed board.
[0059]
The external information output terminal board 162 is attached to the back side of the game board 13 (specifically, the back side of the ball-adjusting member 161) via an attachment member 291. The attachment member 291 has four surroundings ( It has a recessed chamber-like structure having four walls with a fixed height, and the board 280 can be stored therein. The board 280 is fixed to the inside of the recessed chamber of the mounting member 291 through fixing means such as screws in the holes formed at the four corners.
[0060]
On the other hand, the mounting member 291 has two fixing portions 291a (the other is not shown) formed at the edges of the two enclosures. By screwing into each of the formed screw holes, as shown in FIG. 8, the mounting member 291 is detachably fixed to the ball moving member 161.
As for the mounting position of the external information output terminal board 162, when the game board 13 is mounted on the frame 16, the accessory control circuit board 107 on the frame body 16 and the external information output terminal board 162 on the game board 13 are as close as possible. It is located near. As described above, by locating both in the vicinity, the wiring can be connected in the shortest distance, and there is an advantage that workability is improved.
[0061]
Also, a plurality of wirings 221 connecting various electric components (lamps, solenoids, LEDs, motors, sensors, etc.) arranged on the game board 13 and the accessory control circuit board 107 for controlling the operation of the various electric components. 224, 252 and 263 are relayed once by the external information output terminal base 162 on the way, and the external information output terminal base 162 is disposed on the back side of the game board 13 (that is, on the back side of the ball pulling member 161). You. Therefore, the relay of the wiring of all the various electric components arranged on the game board 13 can be collectively performed by the external information output terminal board 162, and the wiring connection processing at the time of replacement, repair, and inspection of the game board 13 is performed. There is an advantage that workability is significantly improved.
[0062]
Pachinko machine control system
Next, FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a control system in the pachinko machine 1.
In FIG. 9, this control system is roughly divided into a CPU for an accessory (hereinafter, simply referred to as a CPU) 301 for performing control required for a pachinko game and the like, a ROM 302 storing a control program and the like, and setting of a work area. RAM 303 for temporarily storing data necessary for control and the like, a nonvolatile EEPROM 304 for storing necessary data and the like and continuing storage even when the power is turned off, and a CPU 301 for dividing the oscillation frequency of the crystal and A frequency dividing circuit 305 for obtaining a basic clock, a power supply circuit 306 for supplying necessary power to the CPU 301 and the like, a low-pass filter 307 for receiving various information signals, and a signal from the low-pass filter 307 output to the CPU 301 via the bus 308. A buffer gate 309 and an output port 3 for receiving a signal from the CPU 301 via the bus 308 0, a driver 311 that drives a control signal input through the output port 310 to generate various drive signals and outputs them to each display, etc., and generates sound effects necessary for a game (or voice synthesis). The sound generator 312 includes a sound generator 312 and an amplifier 313 that amplifies an audio signal from the sound generator 312.
[0063]
Each of the above circuits including the CPU 301 is realized by a board unit called an accessory control circuit board 107 including a microcomputer arranged at a predetermined position on the back side of the pachinko machine 1. The board unit of the microcomputer exchanges control signals and data with ball rental machines, island facilities, management devices for game arcades, and the like.
The sound generator 312 generates a sound effect necessary for the game, and the generated sound effect is amplified by the amplifier 313 and emitted from the speaker 314. Note that, in addition to the sound generator 312, for example, a voice synthesis IC is provided, and voice synthesis required for the game (for example, a voice that increases a player's expectation during a reach or a big hit,Yatter"," Reach ").
[0064]
Signals from a start switch 321, a count switch 322, a continuation switch (V winning detection switch) 323, a probability setting device 324, a first hit symbol setting device 325, and a lucky number setting device 112 are input to the low-pass filter 307. Note that the CPU 301 performs a process of reading the signal taken in from the low-pass filter 307 into the CPU 301 twice by software so as to prevent chattering in consideration of a noise time constant and the like.
[0065]
The start switch 321 detects that a ball has won the ordinary electric start port (start winning port) 64. The count switch 322 detects a winning ball in the variable winning device 65 when the variable winning device 65 is opened. The continuation switch 323 is arranged in the variable winning device 65 as a large winning opening, and detects that a ball has won a so-called V winning opening. Each of the detection switches includes a proximity switch, and detects a ball based on a change in magnetic force accompanying passage of the ball.
The start switch (specific game state detecting means) 321 detects a start winning, and this start winning state corresponds to detecting a specific game state, and is a type that can start variable display on the special symbol display device 63. It means that it became a game state. The specific game state is not limited to the example of detection by the start switch 321. For example, it is assumed that a specific game state in which a variable display on the special symbol display device 63 can be started when a ball passes through the general-purpose gates 67 and 68. In that case, the general-purpose gates 67 and 68 correspond to the specific game state detecting means.
[0066]
An initial hit symbol setting device (special stop mode setting means) 325 can set and change the initial hit symbol after the pachinko machine 2 is turned on, and details thereof are shown in FIG. Here, the initial winning symbol setting device 325 is built in, for example, the lucky number setting device 112, and the case of the lucky number setting device 112 is opened to set an initial winning symbol. Note that, in the same manner as the probability setting device 324, the initial hit symbol setting device 325 may be configured such that the switch insertion opening of the switch for initial hit symbol setting is exposed on the front side of the lucky number setting device 112.
Now, FIG. 10 shows a configuration when the front cover of the initial contact symbol setting device 325 is opened. In FIG. 10, reference numeral 701 denotes an initial hit symbol display LED (that is, a monitor LED) for displaying an initial hit symbol, which is a 2-digit 7-segment LED, and the display content of the initial hit symbol display LED 701 disappears after a predetermined time. It has become. This is to prevent the set contents from being inadvertently viewed by the player.
[0067]
The first hit symbol display LED 701 can display, for example, 20 kinds of numbers from “1” to “20” by a 2-digit 7-segment LED. When the big hit symbol is a picture or the like, a number corresponding to the symbol can be designated. For example, the number after "11" is made to correspond to a big hit symbol such as a picture. Below the first hit symbol display LED 701, four push button type switches 702 to 705 are arranged. Reference numeral 702 denotes an increment switch for incrementing the initial hit symbol displayed on the initial hit symbol display LED 701 by [+1]. For example, when the initial hit symbol "2" is displayed on the initial hit symbol display LED 701, when the increment switch 702 is pressed, the initial hit symbol is incremented to "3" and displayed.
[0068]
Reference numeral 703 denotes a set switch for setting an initial hit symbol displayed on the initial hit symbol display LED 701. For example, if the set switch 703 is pressed while a numerical value [3] is displayed on the first hit symbol display LED 701, this numerical value [3] is set as a first hit symbol. Reference numeral 704 denotes a confirmation switch. By operating this switch, the initial hit symbol (normally disappeared) set on the initial hit symbol display LED 701 is displayed so that the user can confirm the initial hit symbol. After the confirmation display, the display of the first hit symbol disappears after a certain period of time.
[0069]
Reference numeral 705 denotes a clear switch. By operating this switch, the initial hit symbol set so far is cleared. Therefore, when trying to newly set a first hit symbol (for example, when performing adjustment before opening a store), first, the confirmation switch 704 is pressed, and the first hit symbol is displayed on the first hit symbol display LED 701 to confirm. Next, the clear switch 705 is pressed to clear the set initial hit symbol once. Next, the increment switch 702 is pressed to sequentially increment the numerical value. When the desired numerical value is displayed on the initial hit symbol display LED 701, the set switch 703 is pressed to set the initial hit symbol. Similarly, a plurality of initial hit symbols may be set. After the set time has elapsed, the contents of the first hit symbol display LED 701 disappear and the secret is kept.
[0070]
On the left side of the four push-button switches 702 to 705, a push-button release switch 706 and a fixed switch 707 are also arranged. The fixed switch 707 is for fixing "7", which is most frequently used as a first hit symbol, and when this switch is pressed, "7" is forcibly changed to the first hit symbol. Therefore, when setting frequently, the burden on the attendant is reduced, which is convenient. The fixing of the first hit symbol is not limited to “7”, and it may be possible to forcibly fix the symbol to another symbol.
The release switch 706 releases the fixation of the initial hit symbol. When the fixation of the initial hit symbol is released, the initial hit symbol comes to be generated at random. That is, the function of the initial hit symbol setting device 325 does not work.
[0071]
Below the six switches 702 to 707, there is provided an occurrence rate adjustment switch 708 for setting the fixing of the first hit symbol with a probability. The occurrence rate adjustment switch 708 has four contacts so that the probability of fixing the symbol at the initial hit in four stages can be adjusted, for example. Each contact corresponds to [Setting 1] to [Setting 3] and [M: fixed]. [Setting 1] has a 30% appearance probability of the symbol fixed to the initial hit symbol, [Setting 2] has an appearance probability of 60% for the symbol fixed to the initial hit symbol, and [Setting 3] has a symbol fixed to the initial hit symbol. Can be adjusted so that the appearance probability becomes 80%. Furthermore, [M] completely fixes the initial hit symbol, and the appearance probability of the symbol fixed to the initial hit symbol becomes 100%. Therefore, except that the symbol fixed to the initial hit symbol with [M] being completely fixed and having a probability of 100% appears, the appearance probability of the symbol whose [Setting 3] is fixed to the initial hit symbol next to it becomes higher. By changing the appearance probability of the symbol fixed to the initial hit symbol in this way, a detailed business form in accordance with the hall policy can be adopted.
[0072]
Returning to FIG. 9 again, the driver 311 receives a special winning opening solenoid of the variable winning device 65, a special symbol display device 63, various lamps / LEDs 331 of the game board 13, a game condition determination display device 332, and a lucky / unlucky number display 333. The control signal is output to
The large winning opening solenoid of the variable winning device 65 opens the variable winning device (attacker) 65. When the special symbol display device 63 is in a big hit state, after the first cycle, a predetermined time or a predetermined time is required in each cycle on the condition of the V winning. The large winning opening solenoid is excited by a certain number of balls, and the attacker 65 is opened.
In addition, a control signal from the driver 311 is output to a solenoid or the like of the special symbol display device 63 to perform necessary driving of the accessory device.
[0073]
As the various lamps / LEDs 331 for notification, a general figure probability up display 81, a special figure probability up display 82, a lucky NO. Big hit indicator 83, unlucky NO. There are a big hit indicator 84, a big hit indicator 85, a reach indicator 86, side lamps 88a and 88b, decorative lamps 89a and 89b, etc., which are lit or flashed appropriately according to the game content.
[0074]
The game condition determination display device 332 determines lucky / unlucky as a game condition. For example, in the above-described example, when lucky / unlucky is determined in a special figure, the special symbol display device 63 determines the game condition. Display device332Is equivalent to
Also, when the lucky / unlucky is determined from the stop symbol by another variable game different from the variable game in which the big hit state is generated by using the special symbol display device 63, the special symbol display device 63 displays the game condition determination display. apparatus332Is equivalent to
Furthermore, when lucky / unlucky is determined using the probability change determination display 91 and the probability change number determination display 92, the probability change determination display 91 and the probability change number determination display 92 are used as game condition determination display devices.332Is equivalent to
On the other hand, it is also possible to determine the lucky / unlucky by using the game condition determination display device 332 as completely different means different from the above three, in which case the game condition determination display device 332 itself is used to determine the lucky. / Unlucky is determined.
[0075]
The lucky / unlucky number display 333 displays the lucky number and the unlucky number determined as described above. For example, the lucky / unlucky number is provided on the game board 13 and has display means such as an LED. View Lucky Decisions. For example, when lucky / unlucky is determined, lucky (for example, “3”, “7”) and unlucky (for example, “4”, “9”) are displayed as the determination result.
When lucky / unlucky is determined by the special figure, the special symbol display device 63 itself during the normal operation is used as the lucky / unlucky number display 333. 333 may be provided separately.
[0076]
The output of the power supply circuit 306 supplying the necessary power to the CPU 301 and the like is input to the power failure detection circuit 341, and the power failure detection circuit 341 detects that the voltage supplied by the power supply circuit 306 has fallen below the specified value. The detection is performed, and the detection result is output to the CPU 301. As the specified value, for example, a value that does not hinder the writing of data by the nonvolatile EEPROM 304 is set. When the power failure detection circuit 341 detects that the supply voltage of the power supply circuit 306 has fallen below the specified value, the CPU 301 quickly writes the data in the RAM 303 and the like into the EEPROM 304 and reduces the voltage (in the case of extreme power failure or closing the store). Data is stored in preparation for power-off of the system).
[0077]
As a result, at the next power return (or at the time of opening the store), necessary data is read from the EEPROM 304 and stored in the RAM 303 or the like, so that reliability against a voltage drop is ensured. Thereby, it is possible to protect the lucky number and the unlucky number, and the set value of the occurrence rate of each number. Further, even if the pachinko machine 1 is turned off at the time of normal closing of the store, the lucky number and unlucky number are determined and the set value of the occurrence rate are written in the EEPROM 304, so that the attendant does not need to set the set value every day. , Workability is improved.
[0078]
Further, the CPU 301 can exchange data with the hall management device 350 via the game board external information terminal 163 of the external information output terminal board 162. The management device 350 collects necessary data from a large number of pachinko machines and island facilities installed in the hall and manages the data. The management device 350 is provided with a lucky number setting device 351. The lucky number setting device 351 has the same function as the lucky number setting device 112, and sets the lucky number and the unlucky number in the special map. And the rate of occurrence can be adjusted. As described above, the workability is improved by remotely setting each number from the management room of the hall. The setting of each number and the like can be performed finely for each vehicle, but it is also possible to perform the setting for each island.
[0079]
The CPU 301, the ROM 302, the RAM 303, and the EEPROM 304 constitute the game control means 400 as a whole, and realize a function as a special stop mode fixing means. The game control means 400 constitutes a game condition determination control means 401 together with the special symbol display device 63, and constitutes a game condition decision control means 402 together with the game condition determination display device 332.
[0080]
Configuration of island facilities
Next, FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a part of the island facility. In FIG. 11, reference numeral 500 denotes an island facility, and two pachinko machines 501 and 502 are arranged in the island facility 500 (many other pachinko machines are not shown). In addition, a counter 503 is disposed at the lower part of the front of the pachinko machines 501 and 502.
The pachinko machines 501 and 502 are the same as those shown in FIG. 1, each having the lucky number setting device 112 and the first hit symbol setting device 325, and having the various display devices described above arranged on the game board 13. It is.
[0081]
The lucky NO. Which lights up at the time of the big hit with the lucky number is provided on the island equipment 500 above the pachinko machine 501. The big hit indicator 511, the big hit indicator 512 which lights up at the time of a normal big hit, the unlucky NO. A jackpot display 513, a lucky number display 514 for displaying a lucky number, and an unlucky number display 515 for displaying an unlucky number are arranged. In addition, each of these indicators is also arranged in the island facilities corresponding to other pachinko machines.
Each of the lucky number display 514 and the unlucky number display 515 is composed of, for example, a large LED of 7 segments, and displays the lucky number and the unlucky number set by the lucky number setting device 112, respectively.
[0082]
On the other hand, display devices 530 and 540 are arranged at the upper end of the island facility 500 so as to extend in two directions (in particular, on the passage side), and each of the display devices 530 and 540 is respectively lucky. Big hit indicators 531 and 541, unlucky NO. It has jackpot indicators 532 and 542, jackpot indicators 533 and 543, and call lamps 534 and 544. Lucky NO. Big hit indicators 531 and 541, unlucky NO. The functions of the big hit indicators 532 and 542 and the big hit indicators 533 and 543 are the same as those described above. In addition, the call lamps 534 and 544 are turned on by a player pressing a call button (not shown) provided on each stand to notify a store clerk. The call button is arranged, for example, near the lower side of the unlucky number display 515.
[0083]
Lucky NO. Big hit indicator 511, big hit indicator 512, unlucky NO. The jackpot display 513, the lucky number display 514, the unlucky number display 515, and the display devices 530 and 540 are supplied with a signal from the external information terminal 163 for the game board in the external information output terminal board 162 described above, and light is turned on. Controlled.
As the lighting control of each display, for example, when the lucky number / unlucky number changes depending on the time zone or the time zone changes, the change of the lucky number / unlucky number is automatically displayed. . For example, if the lucky number is unlimited from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm when the store opens and the lucky numbers are “3” and “7” from 0:00 pm to 6:00 pm, the situation is lucky. It is automatically displayed on the number display 514.
[0084]
Thus, the lucky NO. Big hit indicator 511, unlucky NO. By providing the jackpot display 513, the lucky number display 514, and the unlucky number display 515, since each display is large and easy to see, the player himself can easily recognize the lucky number and the unlucky number as the game conditions. And it is easy to recognize a jackpot with a lucky number or an unlucky number. This avoids the disadvantage of exchanging possessed balls without recognizing the state, for example, despite a jackpot with a lucky number. Also, it is possible to sufficiently appeal to other players that the lucky number is a big hit.
[0085]
On the other hand, even the clerk can sufficiently confirm the game conditions, and can promptly take appropriate action in accordance with the game conditions, thereby avoiding trouble between the player and the clerk, for example.
In addition, since each display of the island facility 500 is large and can be easily recognized even from a distant place, a clerk can act immediately upon seeing each display. Even when the clerk is at another island facility, the indicators on the island facility 500 are large and easy to see, so that the operator can immediately rush to the corresponding island facility 500 and take a quick response.
[0086]
The present invention is not limited to the mode of the present embodiment. For example, each display device for displaying game conditions is not arranged in the game board 13, and each display device for game conditions may be arranged only on the island facilities. It is free and may be arranged on the front frame 11.
Further, the display device arranged on the game board 13 and the display device arranged on the island facility 500 may be appropriately combined. The location of the display device arranged in the island equipment 500 is not limited to the above embodiment, and may be another appropriate location.
[0087]
Next, various control procedures performed by the CPU 301 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
The control by the CPU 301 is started at the same time when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, and includes a main routine in which the processing is repeatedly executed as long as the power is turned on, and other subroutines.
Main routine
First, a main routine (so-called general flow) will be described with reference to FIG. This routine is repeatedly performed after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, as described above. Specifically, the routine is repeatedly performed by a hardware interruption every 2 ms in a reset waiting process described later.
[0088]
When the main routine starts, it is first determined in step S10 whether or not the power is turned on. In this step, the state of the RAM 303 is checked. If the power is turned on for the first time, the process proceeds to step S12 to restore the backup data. More specifically, the backup data stored in the EEPROM 304 is read out and returned to the RAM 303 or the like. Next, in step S14, it is determined whether there is a change in the data setting, and if there is no change in the data setting, the process jumps to step S44.
On the other hand, if there is a change in the data setting, a big hit probability value is set in step S16. This is a case in which the probability setting device 324 for changing and setting the jackpot probability is operated to have a different jackpot probability value from the previous time. For example, if the previous jackpot probability value was 1/200 and the probability setting device 324 was operated to change the probability value to 1/220, the new jackpot probability value is set in step S16. . If the probability setting device 324 is not operated, this step is passed.
[0089]
Next, in step S18, the lucky / unlucky NO. Set. This is Lucky / Unlucky NO. This is a case in which the lucky number setting device 112 for changing and setting is changed to a value different from the last time. For example, the last lucky NO. Is "5", the lucky number setting device 112 is operated and the lucky number is set. Has been requested to be changed to “3”, a new lucky NO. Set to. Unlucky NO. The same applies to If the lucky number setting device 112 is not operated, this step is passed.
Next, in step S19, an initial hit symbol is set. This is a case in which the initial hit symbol setting device 325 for changing and setting the initial hit symbol is operated and the value is different from the last time. For example, when the previous initial hit symbol is fixed to “7” and the initial hit symbol setting device 325 is operated to request a change to fix the initial hit symbol to “3”, In step S19, a new initial hit symbol is set. If the initial hit symbol setting device 325 is not operated, this step is passed.
[0090]
Next, in step S20, each set value is backed up. This is to store each set value (including the set value of the initial hit symbol) in the EEPROM 304 and save it as backup data. Thereby, backup at the time of power failure or backup at the time of power off at the time of closing a store is performed. After step S20, the process jumps to step S44.
On the other hand, in step S10, when the power is not turned on for the first time, that is, since the power has already been turned on in the second and subsequent routines, the process branches to NO this time to determine whether or not there is an interrupt signal in step S22. I do. The interrupt signal is output from the power failure detection circuit 341 to the CPU 301 when the power failure detection circuit 341 detects that the supply voltage of the power supply circuit 306 has dropped below a specified value. If there is an interrupt signal, it is determined that the power supply voltage has dropped, and backup processing is performed in step S24. As a result, the set values and various data stored in the RAM 303 are written to the EEPROM 304, and the data is stored.
[0091]
Therefore, when the power is restored next time (or when the store is opened), the necessary data is read from the EEPROM 304 and stored in the RAM 303 or the like, thereby ensuring the reliability against the voltage drop. In particular, the lucky number and the unlucky number can be determined, the set value of the occurrence rate of each number, and the set value of the first hit symbol can be effectively stored. Also, even if the pachinko machine 1 is turned off at the time of normal closing, the lucky number and unlucky number are determined, the set value of the occurrence rate and the set value of the first hit symbol are written in the EEPROM 304, and the attendant sets the set value every day. It is not necessary to set the number, and workability is improved.
After step S24, the process proceeds to step S26. If there is no interrupt signal in step S22, the process jumps from step S24 and proceeds to step S26.
[0092]
In step S26, the lucky NO. It is determined whether or not the game is being played. This is Lucky NO. After a big hit occurs, for example, a judgment is made based on a predetermined time or the number of shot balls. Is playing. Lucky NO. If the game is being played at the step S28, the lucky NO. Notify during the game. For example, the lucky NO. Big hit indicator 83, unlucky NO. The lucky NO. Big hit indicator 511, lucky NO. The big hit indicators 531 and 541 are turned on and the lucky NO. Displays that the game is in progress. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S30.
[0093]
Lucky NO. If the game is not being performed, the process jumps from step S28 to step S30. In step S30, the lucky NO. And Unlucky NO. The value of. This notification is performed using, for example, a lucky / unlucky number display 333. Specifically, when lucky / unlucky is determined, the lucky NO. (For example, “3”, “7”) and the unlucky NO. (For example, “4” and “9”) are displayed.
When the lucky / unlucky is determined in the special figure, the special symbol display device 63 itself during the normal operation is used as the lucky / unlucky number display 333 to display each value.
[0094]
Further, the lucky number is displayed using the lucky number display 514 and the unlucky number display 515 in the island facility 500. And Unlucky NO. The value of. In this case, since each display is large and easy to see, the player himself can very easily recognize the lucky number and the unlucky number as the game conditions, and can recognize the jackpot with the lucky number or the unlucky number. There is an advantage. On the other hand, the clerk can also sufficiently confirm the game conditions, can quickly take appropriate measures in accordance with the game conditions, and avoid trouble between the player and the clerk.
[0095]
Next, in step S32, switch input processing (for details, refer to a subroutine described later) is performed. This is to perform necessary processing according to the start winning. Next, the process NO. Branch determination is performed. As branch destinations, there are ordinary processing in step S36, fluctuation processing in step S38, big hit processing in step S40, and departure processing in step S42. The usual process is to select a stop symbol at random by changing the random number of the stop symbol in a game state before the symbol of the special symbol display device 63 starts to change. The change processing is for changing the symbol of the special symbol display device 63. The jackpot process performs a necessary process according to the occurrence of the jackpot. The departure process is a process performed when the symbol is deviated as a result of the symbol change of the special symbol display device 63.
[0096]
After the branching process, a game disabling process (refer to a subroutine described later) is performed in a succeeding step S43. This is a series of rules for executing a rule that, when a big hit occurs in the unlucky symbol, disables the game, exchanges the acquired ball for prizes once, rents the game ball again, and allows the game to continue. Processing. Conventionally, the player voluntarily realized that it was an unlucky symbol and exchanged the acquired ball for a prize, but by disabling the game even if a player who does not know the unlucky symbol tries to continue the game This has the effect of recognizing that the acquired ball is forcibly exchanged for a prize.
[0097]
Next, in step S44, external information processing (for details, refer to a subroutine described later) is performed. This is to output necessary information to the hall management device 350. Next, in step S46, a random number update process (for details, see a subroutine described later) is performed. This updates the random number of the special figure that determines the big hit and the random number for the stop symbol that determines the lucky number (lucky symbol).
Next, in step S48, a display symbol creation process (for details, refer to a subroutine described later) is performed. This is to create a symbol of the special symbol display device 63. Thereafter, a reset wait is made, and the main routine is repeated by a hardware interrupt every 2 ms, for example.
[0098]
Switch input processing
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the switch input process in step S32 in the above-described main routine. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S60 whether or not there is a start winning. The starting winning is a winning in the normal electric starting port 64. However, not all starting winnings are in an effective state in which the change of the special map can be started. If there is no start winning, this routine is ended and the process returns to the main routine. If there is a start winning, the process proceeds to step S62 to determine whether or not the start memory is full. Since the starting memories are performed within the range with the maximum of four starting memories, the state that the starting memories are full means a state in which the starting memories are full with four starting memories.
[0099]
When the start memory is full, even if there is a new start prize, the state is not in an effective state in which the fluctuation of the special figure can be started, and the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if the start memory is not full, the process proceeds to step S64, and the start memory is incremented by [+1]. Thereby, the lighting number of the special figure switch memory display 66 is increased by one, and the player is informed that there is a new starting prize and the new prize is stored. Next, in step S66, a big random number is extracted, the current routine ends, and the process returns to the main routine. In this way, the jackpot random number is extracted by the so-called winning fetch.
[0100]
Usual processing
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an ordinary process of step S36 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S100 whether or not there is a start memory. The start memory means a state in which there is a prize in the ordinary electric start port 64, the prize state is stored, and the state becomes an effective state in which the change of the special figure can be started. If there is no start memory, the current routine is terminated and the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if there is a start memory, the process proceeds to step S102, and the start memory is decremented by [1]. Thereby, the lighting number of the special figure switch memory display 66 decreases by one, and the player is notified that the special figure has started to change due to the start memory and the number of stored figures has decreased. Next, in step S104, it is determined whether or not the jackpot probability is changing.
[0101]
If the jackpot probability changes and is increasing, a random number determination value of which the probability is increasing is selected in step S106. The change of the jackpot probability is performed using the probability change determination indicator 91. For example, when the special symbol display device 63 becomes a big hit symbol and the probability change determination indicator 91 starts symbol rotation and stops at a specific number (for example, “7”, “3”), the big hit probability changes (here Is up). Also, if the stop is performed at a number other than a specific number (for example, “0”), the big hit probability does not change. By selecting the random number determination value whose probability is increasing in step S106, the probability of the next big hit increases. On the other hand, when the jackpot probability is not fluctuating, a normal random number judgment value is selected in step S108. Thereby, the probability of the next big hit is the same as before.
[0102]
After step S106 or step S108, it is determined whether or not the random number value extracted in subsequent step S110 is a hit value. If the hit value (big hit) is reached, the process proceeds to step S111 to perform an initial hit symbol process (details will be described later in a subroutine). This is to judge whether it is the first big hit (that is, the first hit) after the power is turned on, and in the case of the first hit, a big hit is generated by a symbol fixed to the first hit. This allows the player to play a lucky number game. Next, the process proceeds to step S112, and a random number for a stopped symbol is extracted. This determines the symbol of the jackpot, and the symbol determines whether the jackpot is a jackpot with a lucky number, an unlucky number, or a normal jackpot. There are 20 types of stop symbol random numbers from 0 to 19, and their appearance rates are classified as follows according to the set values of the lucky number and the unlucky number.
[0103]

Each set value is not limited to the above example, and may have other contents. Also, the combination of the lucky number value and the lucky number value is not limited to the above example, and may be other combination contents. For example, the lucky number value and the lucky number value can be freely combined so that the lucky number appearance rate is high and the unlucky number appearance rate is high.
[0104]
For example, in the case of [Setting 1], when 0 to 4 are extracted from the random numbers for stop symbols 0 to 19, a lucky number big hit symbol is obtained, and when 5 is extracted, an unlucky number big hit symbol is obtained. Therefore, [Setting 1] has the highest probability of being a lucky number and is 5/20.
Next, in step S114, a determination value for the lucky number appearance rate set value is selected. For example, when the lucky number appearance rate setting value is [Setting 1], 0 to 4 are selected as the lucky number values.
Next, in step S116, a determination value for the appearance rate set value of the unlucky number is similarly selected. For example, when the unlucky number appearance rate setting value is [Setting 1], only 5 is selected as the unlucky number value.
[0105]
Next, in step S118, it is determined whether or not the stopped symbol random number value is a lucky number value, and if it is a lucky number value, the process proceeds to step S120 to select a lucky big hit symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S130 to change the processing to a fluctuation processing routine, and returns to the main routine. Thereby, the symbol change is started so as to stop at the lucky big hit symbol.
On the other hand, if the stop symbol random number value is not the lucky number value in step S118, the process branches to step S122 to determine whether the stop symbol random number value is the unlucky number value. If it is an unlucky number value, the process proceeds to step S124 to select an unlucky big hit symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S130 to change the processing to a fluctuation processing routine. Thereby, the symbol change is started so as to stop at the unlucky big hit symbol.
[0106]
If the stopped symbol random number value is not the unlucky number value in step S122, the process proceeds to step S126 to select a normal big hit symbol, and then proceeds to step S130 to change the process to a variation process routine. Thereby, the symbol change is started so as to stop at the normal big hit symbol.
If the random number value extracted in step S110 is not a hit value, the flow branches to step S128 to select an off symbol, and then proceeds to step S130 to change the processing to a fluctuation processing routine. As a result, the symbol change is started so as to stop at the off symbol.
As described above, the random number determination value of the big hit is selected in accordance with the starting memory, and thereafter, the symbol fixed to the initial hit, the lucky number / unlucky number, or the normal big hit is selected. Is performed, and a symbol change is started according to the selection result.
[0107]
First hit design
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the initial hit symbol processing of step S111 in the routine of the ordinary processing. When this subroutine is started, first, in step S140, the big hit that has occurred this time is the first hit.IsThat is, it is determined whether or not it is the first big hit after the power is turned on, and in the case of the first hit, whether the initial hit is set in the following step S141, that is, the control for setting the initial hit symbol to a predetermined symbol It is determined whether or not. If the initial hit has been set, the process proceeds to step S142 to determine whether or not the symbol for the initial hit is fixed (that is, fixedly set) to a predetermined symbol ("7" in this embodiment). If the first hit symbol is not fixed to the predetermined symbol, the process proceeds to step S143 to make a big hit symbol corresponding to the set value set by the first hit symbol setting device 325, and then returns to the routine of normal processing and returns to step S143. Jump to S130.
[0108]
For example, if the initial hit symbol is set to [3] by the initial hit symbol setting device 325, the first big hit symbol becomes [3] according to the symbol appearance probability set by the occurrence rate adjustment switch 708. For example, if the appearance probability of the symbol fixed to the first hit symbol is [Setting 3], the first big hit symbol becomes [3] with a probability of 80%.
If the initial winning symbol is fixed to the predetermined symbol in step S142, the process proceeds to step S144 to set the big hit symbol to "7" which is a fixed symbol, and then returns to the routine of normal processing and jumps to step S130. As a result, an initial hit, which is the first big hit, occurs on the roll of “7”. Since "7" is a probable lucky number with a change in the jackpot probability, and is also a hole lucky number, the player can thereafter play a lucky number game (that is, possession of a ball), and The jackpot probability will fluctuate. In addition, even if the result is other than “7”, even if the first hit symbol is set to “3” as a fixed symbol and “3” is a hole lucky number, the player can similarly perform a lucky number game. it can. However, unless "3" is a probable lucky number, the jackpot probability does not change.
On the other hand, if it is not the initial hit in step S140, and if the initial hit is not set in step S141, the current routine is ended and the process returns to the normal processing.
[0109]
In this way, when the first big hit occurs after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the pachinko machine 1 stops at the first hit symbol set by the first hit symbol setting device 325 (when it is necessary to consider the symbol appearance probability, A big hit occurs so as to stop according to the probability). Therefore, if the set symbol is set to a whole lucky number at the game store, the morning service can be reliably provided to the player. In addition, for such a service, for example, it is conceivable that a large number of players come immediately after the store opens, and the sales at the game store can be improved.
Furthermore, as a player, during the morning service period, if the first big hit symbol is fixedly set, it will surely be a hole lucky number, so it becomes possible and advantageous according to the rules, and it will be an advantageous state, It can enhance interest.
In addition, by providing a first hit symbol setting device 325 that can select and set a first hit symbol after the power is turned on, a designated hall lucky number is changed at a game store (for example, from “7” to “5”). ), The same effect as described above can be obtained. Further, by providing the initial hit symbol setting device 325, the gaming shop can adjust the occurrence rate of the hole lucky number big hit during the morning period, and can prevent a situation such as an excessive number of hole lucky numbers.
[0110]
It should be noted that the setting of the first hit symbol or the fixing of the first hit symbol may be made not to correspond to the hole lucky number in the hall, but to correspond to the probability variation symbol (that is, to change the probability variable lucky number to the initial value). Set to the winning pattern). If you do so, you will not be able to play the ball with the whole lucky number, but the probability of the next big hit will fluctuate (up) due to the probable lucky number, so it is advantageous for the player, and similarly many players come immediately after opening the store It is possible to improve the sales of the game store.
Further, the above control is a control for setting or fixing a first hit symbol for a special figure, but is not limited to a special figure, and for example, a similar first hit pattern can be applied to a probability-variable symbol of an ordinary figure (ie, a normal symbol). May be performed. By doing so, it is not directly linked to the big hit, but the starting winning is increased and the big hit is easily indirectly generated, which is advantageous for the player, and similarly, it is considered that a large number of players come immediately after opening the store, Amusement store sales can be improved.
After the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, if the first hit has not yet occurred, it may be notified during the game that the first hit has not yet occurred. The notification that the initial hit has not yet occurred (that is, the notification of the morning time) may be performed by, for example, a predetermined display, or may be performed by using an existing display. Alternatively, it may be performed by sound or voice synthesis. By doing so, the player can immediately recognize that the morning service is still continuing, and can increase the willingness to play.
[0111]
Variable processing
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the fluctuation process in step S38 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S150 whether or not it is the fluctuation stop timing. The fluctuation stop timing is a point in time when the symbol of the special symbol display device 63 fluctuates and stops. If it is not the fluctuation stop timing, it is determined in step S152 whether or not it is the symbol fluctuation timing. The fluctuation timing means that the symbol of the special symbol display device 63 is being changed. At the time of the change timing, the symbol of the special symbol display device 63 is changed in step S154, and thereafter, the process returns to the main routine. Thereby, the scroll of the symbol is performed. If the timing is not the change timing, the process returns to the main routine without performing the symbol change.
[0112]
On the other hand, if it is the variation stop timing in step S150, the process proceeds to step S156 to stop the symbol change of the special symbol display device 63. Thereby, the symbol of the special symbol display device 63 stops at the symbol selected in the subroutine of the ordinary processing described above. Next, in step S158, it is determined whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol display device 63 is a big hit, and if it is a big hit symbol, the process is changed to the big hit process in step S160 (see the subroutine of FIG. 15). Thereby, a big hit game is performed.
On the other hand, if the stop symbol of the special symbol display device 63 is not a big hit, the process proceeds to step S162 to execute a disconnection process. In the departure processing, processing such as outputting a sound effect appropriate for departure is performed. Next, in step S164, the process is changed to the normal process, and the normal process is started again.
[0113]
Jackpot processing
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the jackpot process in step S40 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S200 whether or not there is a V winning. The V winning means that a ball wins in a so-called V winning opening arranged in the variable winning device 65 as a large winning opening. This is a condition for the continuation of the big hit cycle. If there is a V winning, it is determined in step S202 whether or not it is the last round (final cycle: for example, the 16th cycle). If not, the V winning flag is set in step S204 and the process proceeds to step S206. It is determined whether or not the transition to the next cycle is satisfied in step S222 described later based on the setting of the V winning flag.
[0114]
On the other hand, if there is no V winning in step S200, the process jumps from step S202 and step S204 to proceed to step S206. The process also proceeds to step S206 in the last round in step S202. Therefore, in these cases, the V winning flag is not set.
Next, in step S206, it is determined whether or not there is a count winning. The count winning means that when the variable winning device 65 is opened, a ball wins in the variable winning device 65 and is counted by the count switch 322. When there is a count winning, the count is incremented by [1] in step S208, and the process proceeds to step S210. If there is no count winning, step S208 is jumped and the process proceeds to step S210.
[0115]
In step S210, it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is a lucky number. If the big hit symbol is a lucky number, a lucky number big hit is notified in step S212. Thereby, the lucky NO. Lucky NO. Provided on the jackpot display 83 and the island equipment 500. Big hit indicator 511, lucky NO. The big hit indicator 531 lights up and the lucky NO. The fact that a big hit has occurred is displayed and reported outside. Therefore, the player is surely lucky NO. It is possible to recognize the occurrence of a big hit in Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S214.
[0116]
On the other hand, if the big hit symbol is not a lucky number in step S210, it is determined in step S216 whether the big hit symbol is an unlucky number. If the big hit symbol is an unlucky number, an unlucky number big hit is notified in step S218. Thereby, the unlucky NO. Unlucky NO. Provided on the jackpot display 84 and the island equipment 500. Big hit indicator 512, unlucky NO. The big hit indicator 532 lights up and the unlucky NO. The fact that a big hit has occurred is displayed and reported outside. Therefore, the player has an unlucky NO. It is possible to reliably recognize the occurrence of a big hit in the game. If the big hit symbol is not an unlucky number, the process jumps from step S218 to step S214.
[0117]
In the step S214, it is determined whether or not one cycle end condition is satisfied. The end condition of one cycle refers to a state in which, for example, the special winning opening solenoid is excited for 29.5 seconds or a fixed number of balls (10), and the attacker 65 is opened. If the end condition of one cycle is not satisfied, that is, if 29.5 seconds have not elapsed since the attacker 65 was opened, or if a fixed number of balls (10 pieces) have not won the attacker 65, this time Is repeated, and the same loop is repeated. When one cycle end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S220 to clear the count.
Next, in step S222, it is determined whether or not there is a V winning flag. If there is a V winning flag, the V winning flag is cleared once in step S224, and then the number of continuations is incremented by [1] in step S226. In S228, the process shifts to the jackpot process in the next cycle. Then, the process returns to the main routine. Therefore, when the player wins the V, the next big hit cycle is executed.
[0118]
On the other hand, if there is no V winning flag in step S222, the process branches to step S230, and it is determined whether or not the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol. The state without the V winning flag is either a so-called puncture or the last round (for example, 16 cycles). The probability variation symbol means a symbol that changes (for example, increases) the jackpot occurrence probability next time, and corresponds to, for example, a symbol of “7”. If the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, the big hit probability is increased in step S232, and the process proceeds to step S234. Therefore, if the big hit symbol is a probability variation symbol, the possibility of a big hit occurring next time increases, and the player gets excited. On the other hand, if the big hit symbol is not the probability variation symbol in step S230, the process jumps to step S232 and proceeds to step S234. Therefore, at this time, the next big hit occurrence probability is returned to the normal value.
[0119]
In step S234, the unlucky NO. It is determined whether or not the big hit has been completed. This is because the big hit is unlucky NO. In the case of, it is determined to perform the game disabling process after the end of the big hit. Unlucky NO. If the jackpot has not been completed, or if the unlucky NO. If not, the process jumps to step S238. On the other hand, unlucky NO. When the jackpot is completed, the unlucky NO. The flag is set, and the process proceeds to step S238.
In step S238, the process is changed to a normal process, and thereafter, the process returns to the main routine.
[0120]
As described above, when the special symbol display device 63 is in the big hit state, after the first cycle, the large winning port solenoid is excited for a fixed time or a fixed number of balls in each cycle on condition of the V winning, and the attacker 65 opens, Continue up to 16 cycles. Also, this big hit is unlucky NO. , The unlucky NO. The flag is set, and processing for disabling the game after the end of the big hit is performed in a subroutine described later.
[0121]
External information processing
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of external information processing in step S44 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S300 whether or not a big hit is in progress. If it is not during the big hit, each game state information is output to the hall management device 350 in step S302. Then, the process returns to the main routine. Each game state information is information other than that related to the big hit, for example, a big hit probability set value, a lucky NO. And Unlucky NO. Value, Lucky NO. And Unlucky NO. , The number of winning openings, the number of rotations of the character, and illegal information.
[0122]
On the other hand, if a big hit is being made in step S300, the flow proceeds to step S304 to output big hit information to the hall management device 350. The big hit information includes the fact that a big hit has occurred, the number of cycles of the big hit, and the like. Next, in step S306, the lucky NO. The information is output to the management device 350, and the unlucky NO. The information is output to the management device 350. As a result, the lucky NO. Or unlucky NO. It is possible to grasp the occurrence of a big hit at This is the lucky NO. Or unlucky NO. If the symbol is set, it becomes effective information.
Next, in step S310, the big hit symbol data is output to the management device 350. This allows the management device 350 to know which symbol occurred when a big hit occurred and can be used for business management. After step S310, the process returns to the main routine.
[0123]
Random number update processing
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the random number updating process in step S46 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, first, the special figure random number is updated in step S350. There are 220 types of special figure random numbers, for example, 0 to 219, for determining a big hit. For example, by extracting one random number from 220 types,Whether or notIt is determined. In the special figure random number updating process, the value of the random number is incremented, for example, for each [1].
Next, in step S352, a random number update upper limit value for the probability set value is selected (taken out). For example, when the jackpot probability is 1/200, the random number update upper limit value is [200], and [200] is extracted. Similarly, when the jackpot probability is 1/210, the random number update upper limit is [210], and when the jackpot probability is 1/220, the random number update upper limit is [220].
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Also, when the big hit probability increases approximately ten times and becomes 1/20, the random number update upper limit value becomes [20]. Similarly, when the jackpot probability increases approximately 10 times and becomes 1/21, the random number update upper limit becomes [21]. When the jackpot probability increases approximately 10 times and becomes 1/22, The random number update upper limit becomes [22]. That is, the random number update upper limit value is changed and extracted so that the jackpot probability increases 10 times with respect to the set probability.
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Next, in a step S354, it is determined whether or not the update result of the special figure random number is the upper limit value. This is to update the special figure random number every time this routine is repeated, and to determine whether or not the upper limit has been reached in this routine. If the special figure random number update result is the upper limit value, the special figure random number is returned to [0] in step S356. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S358. On the other hand, if the special figure random number update result is not the upper limit value, the process jumps from step S356 and proceeds to step S358.
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In this way, the special figure random number that determines the big hit is incremented by [1], and returns to [0] again at the upper limit value corresponding to the big hit probability, and the increment is repeated. Therefore, for example, when the jackpot probability is 1/200, the random number update upper limit value is [200], and thus one random number in the range from [0] to [199] is extracted to determine the jackpot. That is, random number extraction is performed with a jackpot probability of 1/200. When the probability of a jackpot is increased to 1/20, the random number update upper limit value is [20]. Therefore, one random number within the range of [0] to [19] is extracted to determine the jackpot. Is performed, and when the probability of the jackpot increases to 1/50, the random number update upper limit value is [50]. Therefore, one random number in the range of [0] to [49] is extracted and the jackpot is determined. Is determined. Therefore, as the probability of a big hit increases, the possibility of drawing a big hit increases dramatically.
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In step S358, the stopped symbol random number is updated (for example, incremented by [1]). The stop symbol random numbers determine the stop symbol of the special figure, and there are 20 types of 0 to 19. And lucky NO. Or unlucky NO. There is a symbol corresponding to.
Next, in step S360, it is determined whether or not the update result of the stopped symbol random number is the upper limit value. This is to update the stop symbol random number each time this routine is repeated, and to determine whether or not the upper limit has been reached in this routine. If the stop symbol random number update result is the upper limit value, the stop symbol random number is returned to [0] in step S362. Then, the process returns to the main routine. On the other hand, if the stop symbol random number update result is not the upper limit, the process jumps to step S362 and returns to the main routine. The process of updating the stopped symbol random numbers is performed in this manner.
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Display symbol creation processing
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the display symbol creation process in step S48 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, first, each stopped symbol is updated in step S400. The stop symbols referred to here are the first stop symbol (the symbol of the variable display (left) 62L), the second stop symbol (the symbol of the variable display (right) 62R), and the third stop in the special symbol display device 63. It is a design (a design of the variable display (medium) 62M). These three symbols are sequentially and randomly updated for each scan.
Next, in step S402, it is determined whether or not the update result is a big hit symbol. This is because, when a three-digit symbol is created in step S400, the created result isTo the jackpot designIt is to determine whether or not it has become. If it is not a big hit symbol, the symbol updated this time is stored in the storage area of the lost symbol in step S404, and thereafter, the process returns to the main routine.
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On the other hand, when the update result is a big hit symbol in step S402, the process proceeds to step S406, and the designated symbols (ie, the lucky number and the unlucky number) in the lucky number setting device 112 are extracted. In addition, the lucky number setting device 112 sets a lucky number and an unlucky number.ConfigurableTherefore, in step S406, it is expressed as a lucky or unlucky number setting device for convenience. In the process of step S406, after all, today's lucky number and unlucky number are extracted. For example, if the lucky numbers are set to “3” and “7” and the unlucky numbers are set to “4” and “9”, these values are extracted in the process of step S406.
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Next, in 408, it is determined whether or not the update result is a lucky number big hit symbol (designated symbol in step S406). If the update result is a lucky number big hit symbol, the symbol updated this time is stored in the lucky number storage area in step S410, and thereafter, the process returns to the main routine.
If the current update result is not a lucky number big hit symbol from the determination result in step S408, the process proceeds to step S412, and it is determined whether or not the update result is an unlucky number big hit symbol (designated symbol in step S406). If the updated result is an unlucky number big hit symbol, the symbol updated this time is stored in the unlucky number storage area in step S414, and thereafter, the process returns to the main routine.
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When the result of the determination in step S412 is NO, that is, when the update result is not the unlucky number big hit symbol, the symbol updated this time is stored in the normal big hit symbol storage area in step S416, and thereafter, the process returns to the main routine. . The storage area for the created symbols is the RAM 303.
In this way, the process of sequentially updating and creating the first to third stop symbols in the special symbol display device 63 is performed, and the created display symbols are stored in the corresponding storage areas.
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Game disable processing
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of the game disabling process in step S43 in the main routine. When this subroutine is started, it is first determined in step S500 whether or not the unlucky flag is ON (ON: set). If the unlucky flag has not been turned on, the current routine ends and the process returns to the main routine. Therefore, the game is not disabled.
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On the other hand, when the unlucky flag is on, it is determined in a succeeding step S502 whether or not the game restart condition is satisfied. The game restart condition is a restart condition for disabling the game, exchanging the obtained ball for a prize once, and allowing the game to be continued again when a big hit occurs in the unlucky number symbol. Specifically, the conditions are set as follows.
a) When a predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the jackpot with the unlucky number symbol
b) Restart operation inside the pachinko machine (for example, key input by a staff member)
c) Restart command from management room
d) When renting a game ball by operating a ball rental machine
e) When a big hit occurs
This is a state in which the game cannot be played even if a big hitIsThis is because a so-called puncture occurs.
In addition, as another countermeasure for a case where a consecutive big hit occurs, for example, after the big hit in the unlucky number symbol is completed, a process of not making the game impossible is performed until the four determinations in the starting memory are completed. Good. By doing so, it is possible to appropriately cope with the consecutive big hits in the starting memory.
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If the game restart condition is not satisfied in step S502, the process proceeds to step S504, and input is prohibited. The input here refers to various switch inputs on the game board 13, and by prohibiting the input, even if the player wins the starting opening (for example, the ordinary electric starting opening 64), the winning becomes invalid, and The upper game will not be continued. Next, in step S506, a command to prohibit the launch of a ball is output. This prevents the player from firing the ball with the launch device. Next, in step S508, a notification that the game is being disabled is provided.
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The notification during the disabling of the game is performed by display or sound (or both display and sound). For example, in the case of notification by display, an appropriate display device is provided in a pachinko machine or an island facility, and the display device is turned on (or blinks). On the other hand, in the case of notification by voice, the contents of "Please exchange all pitches for prizes" or "Now prizes are being exchanged" (speech synthesis, etc.) are provided by pachinko machine speakers or in-store broadcasting. Thereby, the player can surely recognize that it is necessary to exchange the acquired ball for the prize once. After step S508, the process returns to the main routine. It should be noted that the notification during the disabling of the game is not limited to the above example, and may be, for example, a sound effect, the message may be scroll-displayed by an LED, or another appropriate notification method may be employed.
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On the other hand, when the game restart condition is satisfied in the above step S502, that is, when a predetermined time has elapsed after the end of the big hit with the unlucky number symbol, a restart operation in the pachinko machine (for example, key input by a staff member) is performed. When there is a resumption command from the control room, when the player operates the ball lending machine to borrow a game ball, or when one of the cases of a consecutive big hit occurs, the process proceeds to step S510. Go ahead and unlucky NO. Reset the flag. This is because the unlucky NO. Set in step S236 of the jackpot process. The flag may be reset by, for example, resetting the CPU 301 once (for example, manually resetting by a person in charge), or an unlucky NO. A switch connected to the reset terminal of the flag may be provided, and an operator may operate the switch to supply a reset signal.
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Next, in step S512, a process of returning from the game impossible state is performed. Thereby, the prohibition of the input and the prohibition of the firing of the ball are released, and the notification during the disabling of the game is stopped. Then, the process returns to the main routine. In step S512, the return from the game-disabled state may be displayed or notified by sound (or both display and sound). By doing so, the player can easily recognize that the game can be resumed. For example, a message such as "The game can be resumed. Please continue playing."
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As described above, when a big hit occurs in the unlucky number symbol, the game is disabled after the big hit ends. Therefore, for example, even if a player attempts to shoot a ball, the ball cannot be fired, and a game-disabled state can be forcibly realized, and the labor of the staff can be saved. For example, conventionally, in the case of unlucky number designs, the staff only informs that the game can not continue unless the acquired ball is exchanged for prizes once, and if you try to fire the ball, you can actually fire it However, (this may cause a trouble between the clerk and the player), but according to the present embodiment, the ball cannot be fired, and a trouble occurs between the clerk and the player. Can also be prevented. Also, the rule of unlucky number can be reliably executed.
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The present invention can of course be applied to a pachinko machine without a card reader.
Further, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the example applied to the prepaid card type pachinko machine as in the above embodiment. For example, the present invention can be applied to a credit-type pachinko machine.
The present invention can be widely applied not only to the prepaid card system but also to a pachinko machine using no card at all.
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【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention,By external operationOf the plurality of special stop modesFrom desiredSelect the special stop mode ofAn initial hit stop mode storage area for storing the desired special stop mode at power-onEquippedWhen the first hit value is extracted after the power is turned on, the special stop mode stored in the first hit stop mode storage area is determined as the stop mode.For example, by fixing the first symbol after the power is turned on (for example, “777”) and setting the fixed symbol to a hole lucky number at the game store, the morning service can be reliably provided to the player.
In addition, for such a service, for example, it is conceivable that a large number of players come immediately after the store opens, and the sales at the game store can be improved.
Furthermore, as a player, during the morning service period, if the first big hit symbol is fixedly set, it will surely be a hole lucky number, so it becomes possible and advantageous according to the rules, and it will be an advantageous state, It can enhance interest.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view showing a configuration of an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a view showing a game board of the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the variable display according to the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating the operation of the variable display according to the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a view showing a configuration of a back mechanism of the gaming machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a configuration of a lucky number setting device of the embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a structure of a ball pulling member of the embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an external information output terminal board of the embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a control system of the gaming machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a configuration of an initial hit symbol setting device of the embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a perspective view showing a part of the island facility of the embodiment.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a main routine of control of the embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a switch input process of the embodiment.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of an ordinary process of the embodiment.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a first hit symbol processing of the embodiment.
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a fluctuation process of the embodiment.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a jackpot process of the embodiment.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of external information processing of the embodiment.
FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a random number update process of the embodiment.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a display symbol creation process of the embodiment.
FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a game disabling process of the embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1,501,502 Pachinko machine
11 picture frame front frame
13 Game board
62 Variable display
63 Special symbol display device (variable display device, game condition display means, lucky number big hit symbol generation means)
64 Normal electric start port
65 Variable winning device
107 Accessory control circuit board
301 CPU for Character
325 First contact symbol setting device (special stop mode setting means)
400 game control means (special stop mode fixing means)

Claims (1)

A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information,
When the game ball wins the starting port, a random number is extracted, and if the extracted random number value is a hit value, any one of a plurality of special stop modes predetermined as a variable display stop mode on the variable display device is displayed. In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player,
An external operation, a desired special stop mode is selected from the plurality of special stop modes, and an initial hit stop mode storage area for storing the desired special stop mode at power-on;
A special stop mode storage area that creates the special stop mode, updates and stores the special stop mode each time the special stop mode is generated,
When the hit value is first extracted after the power is turned on, the special stop mode stored in the initial hit mode storage area is determined as the stop mode. Otherwise, the special stop mode storage area is determined. Special stop mode determining means for determining the special stop mode stored in the as the stop mode ,
A gaming machine characterized by having a.

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