JP3589173B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a pachinko machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a kind of pachinko machine, a symbol display portion capable of displaying a plurality of symbols is provided in a game region where a game ball is driven, and is displayed on the symbol display portion when the game ball passes a predetermined symbol start region. The symbol which has started to change, the symbol is stopped and displayed after a predetermined time, and furthermore, when the symbol which is stopped and displayed is a predetermined combination of specific symbols, that is, a "big hit symbol", the player There is known a so-called symbol matching type pachinko machine in which a special game state advantageous to the player occurs. A general pattern matching type pachinko machine has a built-in loop counter that loops between fixed numbers, and the loop counter selects an arbitrary value at a predetermined moment to perform "big hit determination". When the loop counter selects a specific numerical value (hereinafter, referred to as "big hit value"), it is determined as "big hit", and the "big hit symbol" is displayed after the symbol displayed on the symbol display portion changes. There are many things like this. Some of the symbol matching type pachinko machines determine the timing at which the loop counter selects a numerical value (that is, selects a symbol to be stopped and displayed) so that the player can actively participate in the game. Some models have a push-type stop button that can be used.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the pattern matching type pachinko machine provided with a stop button, a player familiar with the game knows the timing at which the loop counter selects the "big hit value" at the time of big hit determination, and has a high probability of " It can cause a “big hit”. For this reason, many players who are not familiar with the game may feel unfair and lose interest in the game, or it may be difficult to manage the pitching of the pachinko hall. In addition, when the stop button is operated using a device (so-called bodily sensation device) or the like that applies vibration to the player's body at any set time, the probability of occurrence of a "big hit" becomes extremely high, and the above-mentioned problem becomes more serious. It will be noticeable. For this reason, in an ordinary pachinko hall, an act using a bodily sensation machine or the like is designated as an illegal act to eliminate such act, but it cannot be completely eliminated.
[0004]
An object of the present invention is to solve the problems of the conventional pattern matching type pachinko machine described above, and to enable a player to actively participate in a game, and a player familiar with the game or a player using a bodily sensation machine. However, it is not possible to create a "big hit" more than a certain probability, and to provide a pachinko machine that many players can continue to play with interest without feeling unfairness forever is there.
[0005]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
Among such the present invention, the configuration of the invention described in claim 1, and three symbol display section a plurality of symbols that can change the display on the game area, a game ball can pass, valid state or an ineffective state and it is provided with a plurality of game balls pass band comprising, after symbols displayed on the three symbol display unit with symbol variable start signal starts to change, sequentially stopped and displayed the symbols by symbol variation stop signal And a pachinko machine in which a special game state advantageous to a player occurs when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed, and the valid state is a state where a game ball is a specific one of the game ball passage areas. When passing through the game ball pass area, compared to when the game ball passes through the game ball pass area other than the specific game ball pass area, a state where the special game state can occur with a high probability, Two symbol tables out of three symbol display parts Symbols are stopped and displayed in the parts, and if the display mode is reach symbols, the game balls passband is to become a valid state.
[0006]
According to the configuration of the invention described in claim 2, a symbol display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a game area, and a plurality of game ball passing areas in which a game ball can pass and become an effective state or an ineffective state. Is provided, after the symbol displayed on the symbol display unit starts changing by the symbol change start signal, and while the symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol change stop signal, when a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed, A pachinko machine in which a special game state advantageous to a player occurs, wherein the valid state is such that when a game ball passes through a specific game ball pass area of the game ball pass area, the game ball is Compared to when passing through a game ball pass area other than a specific game ball pass area, the special game state can be generated with a high probability, and the game is triggered by the start of a symbol change in the symbol display section. Sphere pass is valid There deliberately made it.
[0007]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the pachinko machine of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0008]
[Example 1]
FIG. 1 shows the front of the pachinko machine, and a substantially circular game area 2 is provided on a game board surface slightly above the center of the front of the pachinko machine 1. FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of the game area 2 of the pachinko machine, and a special symbol display section 3 formed by a liquid crystal screen is provided substantially at the center of the game area 2 and has three special symbols. The symbols can be displayed side by side (hereinafter, the special symbols displayed on the left, middle, and right sides in the special symbol display unit 3 are referred to as a left symbol, a middle symbol, and a right symbol, respectively). In addition, the special symbol display unit 3 can display a moving image, a message, and the like in addition to the special symbol.
[0009]
A stage 4 on which game balls can be temporarily mounted is provided substantially below the special symbol display section 3 on the lower side of the special symbol display section 3, and a game provided slightly above both sides of the special symbol display section 3. The game balls that have passed through the ball passage openings 5 and 5 appear through the inside of the game board surface. Further, a normal symbol display section 6 is provided above the special symbol display section 3 so that a symbol such as a one-digit number or a one-letter alphabet can be displayed. On the other hand, outside the game ball passage openings 5 and 5 on both sides of the special symbol display portion 3, a right-side normal symbol start gate (hereinafter, simply referred to as right start gate) 7 and a left-side normal symbol start gate (hereinafter, simply referred to simply), respectively. Left start gates 8 are provided, and right special symbol stop gates (hereinafter simply referred to as right stop gates) 9 and left special symbol stop gates (hereinafter simply left stops) are provided below the start gates. A gate 10 is provided. An ordinary electric accessory 11 is provided below the special symbol display unit 3, and a special winning opening 12 is provided below the ordinary electric accessory 11. In addition, in the game area 2, various winning ports, windmills, illumination lamps, a large number of obstacle nails, and the like are provided in addition to the above.
[0010]
The pachinko machine 1 can hit a game ball into the game area 2 by operating a firing handle 13 provided on the lower side of the game area 2, and when the game ball wins the big winning opening 12. In this example, 15 prize balls are paid out by using a prize ball payout device (not shown) when seven prize balls are won in other winning ports.
[0011]
In the case where the game ball is driven into the approximate center of the game area 2 by adjusting the firing handle 13 with an obstacle nail driven into the game area 2, the driven game ball is moved to the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate. When the game ball is strongly fired and hits the right side of the game area 2, the hit game ball easily passes through the right stop gate 9. When the game ball is weakly fired and hits the left side of the game area 2, the hit game ball easily passes through the left stop gate 10.
[0012]
On the other hand, the pachinko machine 1 incorporates a normal symbol selection loop counter, a jackpot determination loop counter, a jackpot symbol selection loop counter, and a lost symbol selection loop counter, all of which are fixed in a short time. Loop count between numbers.
[0013]
When the game ball passes through the right starting gate 7 or the left starting gate 8, the pachinko machine 1 changes the ordinary symbol displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 6 and at the moment when the gaming ball passes through the starting gate. In addition, an arbitrary numerical value is selected from the numerical values that are usually loop-counted by the symbol selection loop counter. The pachinko machine 1 stores a plurality of ordinary symbols (designs such as single-digit numbers and single-letter alphabets) corresponding to the respective numerical values that are loop-counted by the ordinary symbol selection loop counter. After a predetermined time from the start of the change of the ordinary symbol, the ordinary symbol corresponding to the numerical value selected by the ordinary symbol selection loop counter is displayed on the ordinary symbol display section 6. When the normal symbol selection loop counter selects a specific numerical value, a "small hit" is generated, the "small hit symbol" is displayed on the normal symbol display section 6, and the normal symbol is normally closed. The ordinary electric accessory 11 is opened for a certain period of time.
[0014]
In addition, when the game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 11, the pachinko machine 1 changes the three special symbols (ie, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol) displayed on the special symbol display section 3. At the same time as the winning, the built-in jackpot determination loop counter selects an appropriate value from the looped values. In the "normal state" (a state other than the "high-probability state" described later), one of the numbers counted by the loop for the jackpot determination counter is set to the "big jackpot value", and the loop for the jackpot determination is set. When the counter selects this numerical value, it is determined that a "big hit" has occurred. Then, if it is determined that the "big hit", the big hit symbol selection loop counter is to select an appropriate numerical value from the looped numerical values. The pachinko machine 1 stores a plurality of "big hit symbols" corresponding to each numerical value that is counted by the big hit symbol selecting loop counter, and the pachinko machine 1 has one big hit symbol selecting loop counter. Is selected, after the special symbol starts to fluctuate, after a predetermined time, or after the game ball has passed through the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10, the "big hit symbol" (for example, , The left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol are all the same symbol) on the special symbol display section 3 and cause a "big hit state" to be described later.
[0015]
On the other hand, if the big hit determination loop counter selects a value other than the “big hit value” at the moment when the game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 11, it is determined as “miss” and the loss symbol selection loop counter is determined. , An arbitrary numerical value is selected from the numerical values in the loop. The pachinko machine 1 stores a plurality of "losing symbols" corresponding to each numerical value of which the loop symbol for selecting a loop has been counted by the loop symbol selecting device, and the pachinko machine 1 starts changing three special symbols. After a predetermined time, or after the game ball has passed through the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10, a "missing symbol" corresponding to the numerical value selected by the loop selecting loop counter is displayed on the special symbol display section 3. It has become.
[0016]
Further, in the case of the pachinko machine 1, when the "big hit state" occurs, a "big hit state" advantageous to the player occurs, and the special winning opening 12 is opened intermittently with a very high probability. . Note that the special winning opening 12 is not opened except in the "big hit state", and the game balls do not win in the closed state. When the "big hit state" occurs, a predetermined illumination lamp blinks, a sound effect is generated, and the atmosphere is excited.
[0017]
Further, the pachinko machine 1 determines that a specific “big hit symbol” (hereinafter, referred to as “specific big hit symbol”) is displayed and a “big hit” occurs (that is, the jackpot symbol selecting loop counter is determined to be “big hit”). And when the jackpot symbol selection loop counter selects a specific numerical value), after the “big hit state” ends, the “big hit numerical value” is set to increase in the numerical values selected by the jackpot determining loop counter, and the “big hit” is set. (Hereinafter, referred to as a “high probability state”).
[0018]
Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0019]
First, in step (indicated by S in the drawing) 1, when a winning of the game ball to the ordinary electric accessory 11 is detected, in step 2, the big hit determination loop counter performs a big hit determination. After the jackpot determination is made, a symbol change start signal is transmitted to the special symbol display unit 3, and in step 3, the three special symbols displayed on the special symbol display unit 3 start to change. Then, in the following step 4, the first timer built in the pachinko machine 1 is set to "5 seconds", and in step 5, it is repeatedly determined whether or not 5 seconds have elapsed since the start of the change of the special symbol. You. When it is determined that “5 seconds” have elapsed, in step 6, the right stop gate 9 and the left stop gate 10 “stop the changing special symbol when detecting a game ball passing inside. Function ”(hereinafter referred to as enabling a stop gate). At about the same time, in step 7, the second timer built in the pachinko machine 1 is set to "10 seconds".
[0020]
Then, after the second timer is set to "10 seconds", step 8 is executed, and whether the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10 has detected the passage of the game ball during the "10 seconds" is determined. Is determined. When the passage of the game ball is detected in step 8, a symbol change stop signal is transmitted to the special symbol display unit 3, and immediately after the game ball passes to the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10, in step 10, Based on the result of the jackpot determination in step 2, "big hit symbol" or "losing symbol" is displayed on the special symbol display unit 3 in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol over a predetermined time (in this case, The "big hit symbol" or "losing symbol" is selected by the big hit symbol selecting loop counter or the missing symbol selecting loop counter.) In this case, the left symbol and the right symbol displayed earlier are "big hit symbols". If it is included in, it means that the "big hit symbol" may be finally displayed, so the left symbol and the right symbol displayed earlier are " If a different embodiment not intended to be included per "symbol is stopped and displayed after the middle symbol is changed (hereinafter, referred to as" Reach Display ").
[0021]
On the other hand, if the passage of the game ball is not detected within "10 seconds" after the right stop gate 9 and the left stop gate 10 are activated in step 8, after "10 seconds" elapses in step 10, Immediately, based on the result of the jackpot determination in step 2, a "big hit symbol" or a "losing symbol" is displayed.
[0022]
In the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment configured as described above, the player adjusts the firing force of the game ball during the change of the special symbol and passes the game ball to the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10. By stopping the moving special symbols, you can actively participate in the game. Further, in the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, since the jackpot determination loop counter determines whether or not a “big hit” has occurred at the moment when the game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 11, the player is familiar with the game. Regardless of whether you are familiar or not, "big hits" always occur with a certain probability, and even if you use a bodily sensation machine or the like, the probability cannot be changed.
[0023]
[Example 2]
The configuration of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment is substantially the same as the configuration of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, but the operation of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment is different from that of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment in determining a big hit. I have. Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0024]
In the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, when the winning of the game ball to the ordinary electric accessory 11 is detected in step 21, the symbol change start signal is transmitted to the special symbol display unit 3 without performing the jackpot determination. Then, in step 22, the three special symbols displayed on the special symbol display section 3 start to change. Then, in the next step 23, the first timer is set to "5 seconds", and in step 24, it is repeatedly determined whether or not "5 seconds" has elapsed since the start of the change of the special symbol. , The right stop gate 9 and the left stop gate 10 are enabled in step 25. At about the same time, at step 26, the second timer is set to "10 seconds".
[0025]
Then, after the second timer is set to "10 seconds", step 27 is executed, and whether or not the right stop gate 9 and the left stop gate 10 have detected the passage of the game ball during the "10 seconds" is determined. Is determined. Then, when the passing of the game ball is detected, a symbol change stop signal is transmitted to the special symbol display unit 3, and immediately after the passing of the game ball to the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10, a big hit is determined in step 29. The determination is executed, and based on the result of the jackpot determination, in step 30, the "big hit symbol" or "losing symbol" is displayed in the special symbol display unit 3 in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol over a predetermined time. Will be displayed. In this case, as in the case of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, if the previously displayed left symbol and right symbol are included in the "big hit symbol", "reach display" is performed.
[0026]
On the other hand, in step 27, if the passage of the game ball is not detected within "10 seconds" after the right stop gate 9 and the left stop gate 10 are activated, immediately after step 10 has elapsed, step 29 is executed. Then, a jackpot determination is executed, and thereafter, a symbol change stop signal is transmitted to the special symbol display unit 3, and based on the result of the jackpot determination, a “big hit symbol” or a “losing symbol” is displayed in step 30. You.
[0027]
In the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment configured as described above, the player adjusts the firing force of the game ball to pass the game ball to the right stop gate 9 and the left stop gate 10 during the change of the special symbol. By causing the jackpot determination counter to execute the jackpot determination, it is possible to actively participate in the game. In the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, the player can pass the game ball to the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10 and cause the big hit determination counter to execute the big hit determination. The game ball flows down while colliding with many obstacle nails and passes through the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10 at random timing, so that even a player familiar with the game generates a "big hit". The game ball cannot pass through the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10 at an easy timing. For this reason, regardless of whether the player is familiar with the game, "big hits" always occur with a certain probability, and even if a bodily sensation machine or the like is used, the probability cannot be changed.
[0028]
[Example 3]
The configuration of the pachinko machine of the third embodiment is substantially the same as the configuration of the pachinko machine of the first and second embodiments, but the pachinko machine of the third embodiment is different from the pachinko machines of the first and second embodiments. The right stop gate 9 and the left stop gate 10 are configured to be enabled only during the “high probability state”. Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko machine of the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0029]
In the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment, when the winning of the game ball to the ordinary electric accessory 11 is detected in step 41, the winning of the game ball is in the “high probability state” in step 42. It is determined whether or not. If it is determined that the symbol is in the “high probability state”, a symbol change start signal is transmitted to the special symbol display unit 3, and in a subsequent step 43, the special symbol starts to change, and a right stop gate is set. After 9 and the left stop gate 10 have been activated, in a next step 44 the first timer is set to "10 seconds".
[0030]
Then, after the first timer is set to "10 seconds", it is determined in step 45 whether the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10 has detected the passage of the game ball during the "10 seconds". If it is determined that the passing of the game ball has been detected, immediately after the passing of the game ball, a jackpot determination is executed in step 47, and a symbol change stop signal is transmitted to the special symbol display unit 3. Then, based on the result of the jackpot determination, at step 48, a "big hit symbol" or a "losing symbol" is displayed on the special symbol display unit 3 in the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol over a predetermined time. . In this case, as in the case of the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, if the previously displayed left symbol and right symbol are included in the "big hit symbol", "reach display" is performed.
[0031]
On the other hand, if the passage of the game ball is not detected within “10 seconds” after the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10 is activated in step 46, immediately after step “10 seconds” elapses, step 47 is executed. At the same time, the jackpot determination is executed, and a symbol change stop signal is transmitted to the special symbol display unit 3. Thereafter, based on the result of the jackpot determination, the "big jackpot symbol" or the "losing symbol" is determined in step 48. Is displayed.
[0032]
If it is determined in step 42 that the winning of the game ball to the ordinary electric accessory 11 is not during the “high probability state”, a jackpot determination is executed in step 49 and the symbol is displayed on the symbol display unit 3. After the fluctuation start signal is transmitted, the special symbol starts to fluctuate in step 50, and after a predetermined time, in step 48, based on the result of the jackpot determination in step 49, the "big hit symbol" or the "losing symbol" Is displayed.
[0033]
In the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment configured as described above, during the “high probability state”, similarly to the pachinko machine according to the second embodiment, the player can change the firing force of the game ball during the change of the special symbol. By adjusting the game ball to pass through the right stop gate 9 and the left stop gate 10 and causing the big hit determination counter to execute the big hit determination, it is possible to participate in the game very positively. In the pachinko machine according to the third embodiment, during the “high probability state”, the player passes the game ball to the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10 and causes the big hit determination counter to execute the big hit determination. However, the game balls launched into the game area 2 flow down while colliding with many obstacle nails, and pass through the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10 at random timing. Even so, the game ball cannot pass through the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10 at a timing when a “big hit” is likely to occur. On the other hand, other than the “high probability state”, it is determined whether or not a “big hit” has occurred by the big hit determination loop counter at the moment when the game ball wins the ordinary electric accessory 11. For this reason, regardless of whether the player is familiar with the game, "big hits" always occur with a certain probability, and even if a bodily sensation machine or the like is used, the probability cannot be changed.
[0034]
[Example 4]
The configuration of the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment is also substantially the same as the configuration of the pachinko machine according to the first to third embodiments. However, in the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment, the right stop gate 9 and the left stop gate 10 are displayed as “reach display. Is performed only after the execution of "." Hereinafter, the operation of the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.
[0035]
Also in the pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment, when a winning of the game ball to the ordinary electric accessory 11 is detected in step 61, three special symbols fluctuate in the following steps, and sequentially after passing through the predetermined steps. Although the stop display is displayed, in the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment, at step 62, two special symbols (that is, the left symbol and the left symbol) displayed first by the built-in loop counter out of the three special symbols that fluctuate. Right symbol) is selected. Then, in the next step 63, it is determined whether or not the selected two special symbols are the symbols included in the "big hit symbol", that is, the "reach symbol". In step 64, one of the right stop gate 9 and the left stop gate 10 is set to the "big hit gate" and the other is set to the "losing gate", and a symbol change start signal is transmitted to the special symbol display unit 3. After that, in the following step 65, the special symbol starts to change, and in the next step 66, the “reach symbol” selected in the step 62 is displayed.
[0036]
After "reach symbol" is displayed in step 66, the first timer is set to "5 seconds" in the next step 67, and in step 68, "5 seconds" have elapsed since the display of "reach symbol" . It is repeatedly determined whether or not “5 seconds” has elapsed, and if it is determined that “5 seconds” have elapsed, in step 69, the “big hit gate” and the “missing gate” set in step 64 are validated. At about the same time, at step 70, the second timer is set to "100 seconds".
[0037]
After the second timer is set to "100 seconds" at step 70, the "big hit gate" (that is, either the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10) set at step 64 is set at step 71. It is determined whether or not the passage of a game ball has been detected. If the "big hit gate" has detected the passage of a game ball, a big hit determination is executed in step 74. In the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment, in step 64, the right stop gate 9 and the left stop gate 10 are set to the "big hit gate" or the "missing gate" with a probability of 1/2. When the game ball passes through the set “big hit gate”, it is determined that “big hit” is determined in step 74 with a probability of about 1/7. Therefore, when the “reach display” is made, the player passes the game ball through the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10 to have a probability of about 1/14 (１ ／ × １ ／). A "big hit" can be created. Then, after the jackpot determination is performed, a symbol change stop signal is transmitted to the special symbol display unit 3. Thereafter, based on the result of the jackpot determination, in step 75, the "big hit symbol" or the "losing symbol" is displayed. It is displayed (that is, the middle symbol is stopped).
[0038]
If it is determined in step 71 that the "big hit gate" has not detected the passage of the game ball, then in the next step 72, the "missing gate" set in step 64 (that is, the right stop gate 9 or the left stop) It is determined whether or not any one of the gates 10 has detected the passing of a game ball. If the "missing gate" detects the passing of a game ball, it is determined to be "losing" and the special symbol display unit 3 displays a symbol change. After the stop signal has been transmitted, at step 75, a "missing symbol" is displayed.
[0039]
While the second timer is set to “100 seconds”, steps 71 and 72 are repeatedly executed. During the “100 seconds”, the “big hit gate” or the “missing gate” is either a game ball. Is not detected, a jackpot determination is made in step 74 immediately after the lapse of “100 seconds”. Then, after the symbol change stop signal is transmitted to the special symbol display unit 3, "big hit symbol" or "losing symbol" is displayed in step 75 based on the result of the jackpot determination. In this case, in the pachinko machine of the fourth embodiment, in step 74, it is determined that a "big hit" has a probability of about 1/15 in step 74.
[0040]
On the other hand, when it is determined in step 63 that the two special symbols selected in step 62 are not “reach symbols”, in step 76, the remaining one special symbol (that is, the middle symbol) is selected. After the symbol change stop signal is transmitted to the special symbol display unit 3, in a succeeding step 75, "missing symbol" is displayed.
[0041]
In the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment configured as described above, when “reach symbol” is selected as the two symbols displayed earlier by the built-in loop counter, the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate is selected. 10 is set as the “big hit gate”. For this reason, the player adjusts the firing force of the game ball during the change of the special symbol, and sets the game ball to the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10 which may be set to the “big hit gate”. By passing to any one of the gates to generate a "big hit" with a high probability, you can participate in the game very aggressively.
[0042]
In the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment, the "reach symbol" is displayed, and the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10 is set to the "big hit gate" or the "missing gate" for "100 seconds". The player can pass a game ball to the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10 to generate a “big hit” with a high probability, but one of the right stop gate 9 and the left stop gate 10 can be generated. Is set to a “big hit symbol”, and the probability that the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10 is set to the “big hit gate” is set for the player. Because it is not always possible to launch the game ball aiming at the "big hit gate", regardless of whether the player is familiar with the game or not, "Jackpot" is to be occurring at a rate, it is not possible to change the probability of consuming and using the experience machine, or the like. Even if the game ball does not win the "big hit gate" or "losing gate" during "100 seconds", it is determined whether or not "big hit" has occurred by the big hit determination after the lapse of "100 seconds". Therefore, a "big hit" always occurs with a certain probability.
[0043]
In addition, the configuration of the pachinko machine of the present invention is not limited to the embodiments of the embodiments described above, but includes the number and shape and structure of various winning ports, arrangement of obstacle nails, and the shape and shape of the special symbol display. Structure, the shape and structure of the normal symbol display, the number and type of special symbols displayed on the special symbol display, the number and type of ordinary symbols displayed on the normal symbol display, the shape of the symbol start gate and symbol stop gate -The gist of the present invention is the structure, the shape and structure of the winning prize mouth, the method of judging the jackpot, the method of selecting the "big hit symbol" and the "losing symbol", the operation contents in the "big hit state" and the "high probability state", etc. Can be appropriately changed without departing from the range.
[0044]
For example, a pachinko machine does not have a structure in which a normal symbol starts to fluctuate when a game ball passes through a symbol start gate, and a structure in which a normal symbol starts to fluctuate when a game ball wins a predetermined winning opening. It is also possible. In the case of such a configuration, a normal symbol starts to fluctuate upon winning of a game ball, and a predetermined number of game balls are paid out. Further, the symbol stop gate may not have a structure in which the game balls can pass, but may have a structure in which the game balls can win.
[0045]
In addition, the number of special symbols that fluctuate or stop in the special symbol display section is not limited to three, but may be two, or conversely four or five. May be. In addition, the order in which the special symbols stop is not limited to the order of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol, but may be stopped in the order of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, and the order may be arbitrarily selected. It is also possible to make all special symbols stop display at the same time.
[0046]
Further, in the pachinko machines of the first, second and fourth embodiments, the first timer is not provided, and the special symbol starts to change, and at the same time, the symbol stop gate, or the "big hit gate" or "losing" after setting. It is also possible to configure the "gate" to be enabled.
[0047]
On the other hand, in the pachinko machine according to the fourth embodiment, it is possible to appropriately change the probability of occurrence of the “big hit” in the jackpot determination performed after the game ball passes through the “big hit gate”. It is also possible to configure so that a "big hit" will always occur when the vehicle passes. If a "big hit" is configured to always occur when a game ball passes through the "big hit gate", the consciousness of the player participating in the game will be higher, and the taste of pachinko machines will be higher. The properties are further improved.
[0048]
In addition, in the pachinko machine of the third embodiment, a plurality of LEDs are arranged at appropriate positions in the game area 2 in the left-right direction, and during the “high probability state” (ie, the right stop gate 9 and the left stop gate 10 While it is enabled), the multiple LEDs are turned on and off one after another in order from the left end to the right end in synchronization with the loop count cycle of the jackpot determination counter, and synchronized with the timing when the jackpot determination counter counts the "big hit value" It is also possible to configure so that the rightmost LED is turned on. In such a configuration, if the game ball passes through the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10 at the same timing as the lighting of the rightmost LED, a "big hit" occurs with a probability of 1/2. The player hits the game ball into the game area so as to pass through the right stop gate 9 or the left stop gate 10 at the same timing as the lighting of the rightmost LED, while having great expectation for the occurrence of the “big hit”. There is a merit that you can participate in the game. In addition, during the “high probability state”, the number of game balls hardly fluctuates, so that sales of pachinko halls do not increase, and the prolongation of the “high probability state” is not a desirable state for the player. Even if the next “big hit” is configured to easily occur early in the “high probability state”, no inconvenience occurs.
[0049]
【The invention's effect】
According to the pachinko machine of the present invention, in order to cause a “big hit” with a high probability, a player draws a so-called lottery so as to draw any one of a plurality of game ball passing areas provided in the game ball passing area By aiming and firing a game ball and letting the game ball pass through the game ball passage area, it is possible to participate in the game very positively. Also, game balls implanted into the Yu technique region, for passing the gaming ball passband after colliding with a large number of nails, even a player with a player and feel machine familiar with the game of constant Since a “big hit” cannot be generated more than the probability, many players can continue playing with interest forever without feeling unfair.
[0050]
In particular , according to the pachinko machine according to claim 1, after the reach symbol is displayed on the symbol display portion, the game ball pass area becomes effective, so that the player may have a special game state. Under the circumstances, by passing a game ball through any of the game ball passage areas provided in the game area as if drawing a lottery, it is possible to participate in the game very positively, so that the content of the game But it becomes more exciting and interesting.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is an explanatory diagram showing the front of a pachinko machine.
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a game area 2.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing the operation of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing the operation contents of the pachinko machine.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the operation of the pachinko machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
1. Pachinko machine, 2. Gaming area, 3. Special symbol display, 4. Stage, 5. Game ball passage, 6, Normal symbol display, 7, Right starting gate, 8.・ Left starting gate, 9 ・ ・ Right stop gate, 10 ・ ・ Left stop gate, 11 ・ ・ Ordinary electric accessory, 12

Claims (2)

And three symbol display section a plurality of symbols that can change the display on the game area, a game ball can pass, and a plurality of game balls pass band becomes effective state or an ineffective state is provided, the start symbol variation after symbols displayed on the three symbol display unit starts to vary the signal, while sequentially stopped and displayed the symbols by symbol variation stop signal, when the predetermined symbol is displayed stopped, advantageously for the player Pachinko machine where a special special game state occurs,
The valid state, when the game ball passes through a specific game ball pass area of the game ball pass area, when the game ball passes a game ball pass area other than the specific game ball pass area In comparison, it is a state in which the special game state can occur with a high probability ,
When the symbols are stopped and displayed in two of the three symbol display portions and the display mode is a reach symbol, the game ball pass area is in an effective state. Pachinko machine. A symbol display unit capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols in the game area, and a plurality of game ball passage areas through which the game balls can pass and which are in a valid state or a non-valid state are provided. After the symbol displayed on the symbol display section starts to change, the symbol is stopped and displayed by the symbol change stop signal. Machine,
The valid state is, when a game ball passes a specific game ball pass area of the game ball pass area, when a game ball passes a game ball pass area other than the specific game ball pass area. In comparison, it is a state in which the special game state can occur with a high probability,
A pachinko machine wherein the game ball pass area is activated when a symbol change in the symbol display section is started.

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