JP3713474B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention belongs to the technical field of ball game machines.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In the ball game machine represented by the pachinko machine, the judging means for judging the hit / miss by comparing the lottery value extracted due to the game ball entering the lottery area (for example, the start port) with the hit value. And a result display means for displaying the determination result and a hold storage means for storing information relating to the determination as a hold data which cannot immediately start the display operation of the determination result. It is usual to execute a special game advantageous to the player on the condition that the result is a win.
[0003]
Furthermore, a variable winning device such as an electric tulip is provided as the above-mentioned lottery area, and the normal symbol lottery value extracted due to the game ball entering the normal symbol lottery port (for example, the start gate) is compared with the winning value. A configuration in which the winning / decreasing device (normal symbol determination) is displayed, the result of the normal symbol determination is displayed, and if the normal symbol determination is successful, the variable winning device that becomes the lottery area is opened after the normal symbol determination display. There is also a thing.
[0004]
In this type of ball game machine, for example, since the symbol for displaying the preceding determination result is being variably displayed, the next display operation cannot be started without waiting for confirmation, that is, the determination result display. The operation may not start immediately.
For this reason, information related to the determination that cannot immediately start the display operation of the determination result is stored as the hold data, the display operation is performed after the display operation (fluctuation display) becomes possible, and the hold data is stored. It was erased.
[0005]
In addition, when it is determined that the determination result is a win, an essential condition for a special game (a jackpot game), the determination result is displayed in a special symbol, and the hold data relating to this determination is referred to as a special symbol hold memory. There are many cases. In addition, when the determination result is used to open the variable winning device or the like that becomes the above-described lottery area, the on-hold data is often called normal symbol on-hold storage.
[0006]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the conventional ball game machine, the upper limit (maximum hold value) of the number of hold data stored by the hold storage means is fixed. For example, the special symbol hold memory has a maximum hold value of 4 in any gaming state, and no hold data is stored even if a game ball enters the lottery area in that state. For this reason, there were the following problems.
[0007]
First, even if there is an entry into the lottery area, if the hold data having the maximum hold value has already been stored, the entry into the lottery area is not subject to determination, which is wasted.
In addition, the lottery area for determination regarding special symbols is usually a winning opening (starting opening), but the number of winning balls for winning at the starting opening is smaller than other winning openings (for example, 3 or so) Since it is set to 4), winning at the start opening in the state where the maximum hold value is memorized has poor merit.
[0008]
Alternatively, it is conceivable to increase the maximum reserved value sufficiently for the purpose of preventing the above problems. If this is set to 20, for example, it is difficult to store up to the maximum hold value in a normal state, but since there is no special symbol variation display during the big hit game, there is a possibility that even 20 will accumulate. Then, even if the probability is not high after the end of the jackpot game (even when the probability is normal), the possibility of hitting a big hit with the large amount of reserved data (so-called held ball chain) increases. Therefore, the player is unilaterally advantageous (the game store side is disadvantageous), which is not preferable.
[0009]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-288175 discloses an invention for changing the maximum hold value corresponding to a special game state that has occurred, and a specific configuration is a lucky number that is displayed when a big hit (special game) is reached. 7 is disclosed in which the maximum hold value during jackpot is changed from 4 to 15.
[0010]
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2000-107396 discloses an invention in which the maximum hold value is changed when the number of fluctuations that have not been a big hit (that is, out of place) reaches a predetermined number.
However, with the techniques described in Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open Nos. 2000-288175 and 2000-107396, there remains a problem that the player is unilaterally advantageous (the game store side is disadvantageous).
[0011]
[Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention]
  The bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 for solving the above-mentioned problem is a judging means for judging a hit / miss by comparing a lottery value extracted due to a game ball entering a lottery area with a win value. And a result display means for displaying the determination result, a hold storage means for storing information relating to the determination that cannot immediately start the display operation of the determination result as hold data, and a condition that the determination result is correct And a special game executing means for executing a special game advantageous to the player as a hold reset for resetting the storage of the hold data (holding storage) with the execution of the special game.And a maximum hold value changing means for determining the maximum hold value by lottery when changing the upper limit (maximum hold value) of the number of hold data stored by the hold storage means according to the gaming state. Features.
  Normally, during the special game, the display operation (special symbol variation display) for the determination of the special symbol is not performed. All of the reserved memories during the special game are reset (disappeared) and are not carried over after the special game ends. Since this configuration is advantageous to the game store, it may be combined with a configuration in which the player is advantageous (for example, a configuration in which the maximum hold value is increased at a high probability).
  The hold reset means can be configured to reset the hold memory with the end of the special game.
  Moreover, the bullet ball game machine according to claim 1 is:The upper limit (maximum hold value) of the number of stored hold data by the hold storage means is changed according to the gaming state.The maximum hold value is determined by lotterySince the maximum hold value changing means is provided, the maximum hold value can be changed according to the gaming state.
  The relationship between the gaming state and the maximum hold value may be fixed, for example, the maximum hold value is 5 in the A game state, and the maximum hold value is 10 in the B game state. . In addition, it is easy to balance the profits of the player and the profit of the game shop. Therefore, the configuration in which the maximum hold value changing means determines the maximum hold value by lottery is excellent in this respect.
[0012]
For example, in the normal gaming state where the possibility of excessive holding data is low, the maximum holding value is increased, and many entries to the lottery area (for example, winning at the starting port) are targeted for determination, and winning at the starting port is determined. Give the player enough benefits (to increase the player's profits), and since the special symbol display operation is not performed, in the special game state where reserved data tends to accumulate, reduce the maximum hold value, after the special game It is possible to reduce the possibility of holding ball chain Chang (do not disadvantage the game store), etc., and the balance of the player's profit and the profit of the game store is balanced, and the maximum hold value is fixed (currently 4) can prevent the player's disadvantage.
[0013]
The above is only an example, and the maximum hold value is set according to the gaming state.Settings to changeIs not limited to this (increase in the normal game state and decrease in the special game state).
The determination by the determination means is a determination for a special game, that is, a determination related to a special symbol, the result display means displays a special symbol, and the hold data is information related to the determination of the special symbol.
[0015]
  Claim 1When the maximum hold value changing means changes the maximum hold value according to the change in the gaming state, the maximum hold value after the change continues for the game state after the change. MaintenanceWhen configured toThe correspondence between the gaming state and the maximum hold value becomes clear.
[0016]
  Claim 1In the described ball and ball game machine, the maximum hold value changing means stores the number of hold data (the number of hold memories) when the maximum hold value is reduced and changed from 10 to 5, for example, according to the change in the gaming state. Is higher than the maximum reserved value (5 in this example) planned after the decrease change (for example, 8), the number of the reserved storage at that time (8 in the example) is temporarily set to the maximum As the hold value, when the number of hold memories decreases with the execution of the display operation of the determination result and becomes equal to or less than the planned maximum hold value (5 in the example), the planned maximum hold value ( In the example, 5) is the new maximum hold valueWhen configured toWhen the maximum hold value is changed to be decreased, the hold storage (3 pieces exceeding 5 in the example) accumulated before that is not wasted.
[0017]
  Claim 1In the described ball game machine, the maximum hold value changing means changes the maximum hold value with the start or end of the special game.Can be configured.
[0018]
  The game state changes most clearly in a ball game machine at the start or end of a special game,At that time, changing the maximum hold valueEasy to understand for players.
[0019]
  If you want to change the maximum hold value at the start or end of a special game,On the assumption that the determination by the determination means is a win, a probability lottery means for lottering whether the determination probability by the determination means is a high probability that the hit probability is higher than usual, and a result of the lottery And a probability setting means for setting the determination probability to a high probability upon completion of the special game when the high probability is displayed by the probability changing display means. The value changing means changes the maximum hold value between the high probability and the low probability.Can also be configured.
[0020]
  A ball game machine including a probability lottery means, a probability change display means, and a probability setting means is known as a so-called probability change machine. In the probability change machine, the maximum hold value is changed between a high probability and a low probability.
  If you want to change the maximum hold value at the start or end of a special game,On the assumption that the determination by the determination means is a win, a probability lottery means for lottering whether the determination probability by the determination means is a high probability that the hit probability is higher than usual, and a result of the lottery And a probability setting means for setting the determination probability to a high probability upon completion of the special game when the high probability is displayed by the probability changing display means. When the high probability state continues across the special game, the value changing means changes the maximum hold value according to the number of times the high probability state continues.It can also be configured.
[0021]
  If configured in this way,The maximum hold value is changed according to the number of times the state with a high probability is continued in the probability machine.To do,For example, by increasing or decreasing the maximum hold value by +1 or −1 every time the number of high probability state continuations increases, the maximum hold value is increased or decreased according to the number of high probability state continuations.
[0022]
[0023]
  Claim 1In the described ball and ball machines, the maximum hold value for each gaming state can be set at a game store.given that,Various settings can be made depending on the business policy of the game store, for example, for each of a plurality of ball game machines.
[0024]
  Claim 1In the described ball game machine, a selection ratio when the maximum hold value changing means selects and determines the maximum hold value from a plurality of candidates by lottery can be set at a game storeAs above andThere is a similar effect.
[0025]
  Or claim 1In the ball game machine described above, the maximum hold value changing unit changes the maximum hold value when a specific state occurs during the operation of displaying the determination result by the result display unit.Can also be configured.
[0026]
  As the specific state during the display operation, reach or special reach is exemplified. When the reach is displayed, the player tends to temporarily stop firing and wait for the reach result. In particular, when the reach state has a long duration (so-called long reach), the tendency increases. Therefore, during this long reach, the launch continues to be stopped, resulting in a decrease in sales as a game store. In other words, in such a case, if the continuation of the launch can be urged, a decrease in sales can be prevented. However, if there is no merit, the player will not continue firing.
[0027]
  About this,By changing (increasing) the maximum hold value when a specific state (for example, long reach) occurs during the display operation of the determination result by the result display means, it is possible to prompt the continuation of the firing.
  In this case, the maximum hold value is preferably increased during a period from the occurrence of a specific state (for example, long reach) to the determination of the determination result (determination display of the symbol).
[0028]
  Claim 1The bullet ball game machine described above further comprises a maximum hold value display means for displaying the maximum hold value.EThe current maximum hold value can be clearly indicated to the player.
[0029]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Next, embodiments of the present invention will be described by way of examples of the present invention.
[0030]
【Example】
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board 10 of a pachinko machine which is a kind of a ball game machine. In the present embodiment, since the mechanical configuration of the pachinko machine other than the game board 10 (including the mounted parts) is in accordance with a known technique, illustration and description thereof are omitted.
[0031]
The outer shape of the game board 10 is substantially rectangular, and is provided with a notch 10a used for positioning or the like when the pachinko machine is mounted on, for example, an inner frame, a notch 10b for avoiding interference with a prize ball passage, and the like.
The game board 10 is formed with a substantially circular game area 13 surrounded by an outer rail 11 and an inner rail 12.
[0032]
A center case 14 is mounted at the center of the game area 13, and an LCD panel 16 a of a symbol display device 15 (not shown in its entirety) is disposed so as to be surrounded by the center case 14. The symbol display device 15 corresponds to a result display unit, a normal symbol display unit, a maximum reserved value display unit, and a normal symbol maximum reserved value display unit.
[0033]
The center case 14 is provided with a warp inlet 14a, a warp rod 14b, a stage 14c, and the like, as is well known.
However, a special symbol maximum reserved value indicator 17 (hereinafter referred to as a special symbol maximum reserved value LED 17) and a normal symbol maximum reserved value display which are configured by pairing two 7-segment LEDs on the upper part (above the LCD panel 16a). It differs from a publicly known thing by the point to which the device 18 (henceforth, maximum figure hold value LED18) is equipped. The special figure maximum hold value LED 17 corresponds to the hold number display means, and the normal figure maximum hold value LED 18 corresponds to the normal symbol hold number display means.
[0034]
A lamp windmill 19 is installed on the upper left and right sides of the center case 14, and a windmill 20 is installed below them. In addition, a gate (passage port) 21 corresponding to the lottery area and corresponding to the normal symbol lottery port is disposed obliquely above the windmill 20.
A tulip-type variable winning device 22 is installed directly under the center case 14. This variable winning device 22 corresponds to a special symbol starting device that becomes a lottery area. The variable winning device 22 is released for a set time when it is a normal symbol lottery due to the game ball passing through the gate 21. In the present embodiment, this set time is about 0.3 seconds in the normal probability mode, but is about 2.6 seconds in the high probability mode. However, if there are three winnings during one opening, the opening ends even if the time is not reached. The normal probability mode and the high probability mode will be described later.
[0035]
Below these gates 21, a regular winning opening 24 is arranged. Also, below the variable winning device 22, a large winning device 27 having a large winning port 25 opened and closed by an opening / closing plate 25a and a left and right normal winning ports 26 is arranged, and an out port 28 is provided at the bottom of the board surface. Is provided.
[0036]
In addition, although many game nails are planted in the game board 10, since these are well-known, illustration and description are abbreviate | omitted.
The control system of the pachinko machine of the present embodiment is configured as shown in FIG.
This pachinko machine includes a main control board 30, a prize ball control board 32, a launch control board 34, a sound control board 36, a lamp control board 38, and an image control board 40. Although not shown in detail, each of these control boards includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an input port, an output port, and the like. Further, the main control board 30 is provided with random number counters (plural) used for various lotteries and selections, and the sound control board 36 is provided with a sound source IC.
[0037]
The main control board 30 corresponds to determination means, normal symbol determination means, special game execution means, starter control means, hold storage means, normal symbol hold storage means, maximum hold value change means, and normal symbol maximum hold value change means. .
The main control board 30 has a full tank switch (full tank SW) for detecting that the lower ball tray is full, a replenishment switch (replenishment SW) for detecting that the ball tank is empty, and firing. A touch switch (touch SW) for detecting that the player is touching (operating) the handle, and a V switch (VSW) for detecting that the game ball has passed through a specific area provided inside the special winning opening 25 ), A count switch (count SW) for detecting a winning ball to the big winning opening 25, a winning ball payout switch (prizing ball paying SW) for detecting a winning ball to each of the normal winning openings 24 and 26, and the variable winning device 22. Detection signals such as a first type start port switch (first type start port SW) for detecting the winning ball of the player, a normal symbol operation switch (normal symbol operation SW) for detecting that the game ball has passed the gate 21, etc. It is input.
[0038]
The main control board 30 operates in accordance with the installed program, generates various commands related to the progress of the game based on the above detection signals and the like, and receives a prize ball control board 32, a launch control board 34, and a sound control board 36. , Output to the lamp control board 38 and the image control board 40, or a normal role solenoid for opening / closing the variable prize winning device 22, a V solenoid for opening / closing a specific area of the big prize winning device 27, and a big prize opening solenoid for driving the opening / closing plate 25a. In addition, the information such as winning and jackpot is output to the outside (hall computer) via the external connection terminal board.
[0039]
The prize ball control board 32 operates a ball cutting motor in accordance with a command sent from the main control board 30 to pay out a prize ball, and exchanges data with a prepaid card unit (so-called CR unit). In response to the lending request input from the payment display board, the ball cutting motor is operated to pay out the balls, and the balance display on the CR payment display board is controlled.
[0040]
The firing control board 34 is based on a command sent from the main control board 30 (reflecting a touch SW signal and a game situation), a firing handle rotation signal, and a firing stop switch (launching stop SW) signal. The launch motor is controlled to launch and stop the game ball, and the lighting of the touch lamp is controlled.
[0041]
The sound control board 36 generates an audio signal in response to a command sent from the main control board 30, and drives the speaker with the audio signal to output audio.
The lamp control board 38 controls the display of the special figure maximum hold value LED 17 and the general figure maximum hold value LED 18 according to the command sent from the main control board 30, and turns on and off various other LEDs and various lamps. Control etc.
[0042]
The image control board 40 constitutes the symbol display device 15 together with the LCD panel unit 16 and the accessory unit. The above-described LCD panel 16 a is a part of the LCD panel unit 16. The image control board 40 controls the display of the LCD panel unit 16, that is, the LCD panel 16 a in accordance with a command sent from the main control board 30. The symbol display device 15 (particularly the LCD panel unit 16) is a result display means, a normal symbol display means, a maximum reserved value display means and a normal symbol maximum reserved value display means, and the image control board 40 is a control means for each of these means. .
[0043]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine will be described.
First, normal symbol determination will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 3, when the normal symbol operation SW detects that the game ball has passed through the gate 21 (S11: YES), the main control board 30 stores it in the normal symbol lottery random number storage area of the RAM. The number of normal symbol hold memories (normal symbol hold number) has already reached the maximum value (maximum hold value)OrIt is determined whether or not (S12). In this embodiment, the maximum hold value changes, which will be described later.
[0044]
If the maximum hold value has not been reached, the main control board 30 extracts one random number value from the random counter for normal symbol determination and stores it in the normal symbol lottery random number storage area of the RAM as a normal symbol lottery random number. The symbol hold count is incremented by 1 (S13), and it is determined whether or not the normal symbol hold count reaches the maximum hold value (S14). If the maximum reserved value is reached (S14: YES), the number of normal symbols held is transmitted to the image control board 40 (S15), and then the maximum value display signal is transmitted to the image control board 40 (S16). If the maximum reserved value is not reached (S14: NO), only the number of normal symbols held is transmitted to the image control board 40 (S17).
[0045]
In the hold display routine shown in FIG. 4, the image control board 40 first determines whether or not the normal symbol hold number or the maximum value display signal has been received (S21). The panel unit 16 is controlled to display the normal symbol holding number on the LCD panel 16a (S22). As a result, the normal symbol holding number (the number of normal symbol lottery random numbers stored in the main control board 30) is displayed on the LCD panel 16a as illustrated in FIG. 5A.
[0046]
When the maximum value display signal is received, the LCD panel unit 16 is controlled to display the maximum hold storage on the LCD panel 16a (S23). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5B, the character “MAX” is displayed as the maximum reserved storage display next to the normal symbol reserved number.
[0047]
The normal symbol hit, that is, the normal symbol determination is performed as shown in FIG.
The main control board 30 first determines whether or not the normal symbol variation display is being performed on the symbol display device 15 (LCD panel 16a) (S100). If the determination is affirmative, the process returns from this process without performing a substantial process.
[0048]
When the negative determination, that is, when the normal symbol is not changing, the normal symbol lottery random number stored in the normal symbol lottery random number storage area in the above-described holding storage routine (FIG. 3) isWhether or notIs determined (S101). If the determination is negative, the process returns.
If there is an affirmative determination, that is, if there is a normal symbol lottery random number stored in the above-described routine, the oldest one is read to determine whether or not it is a hit (S102). Specifically, if the normal symbol lottery random number matches one of the set winning values, it is a win, otherwise it is a miss. Note that the lottery random number to be determined is deleted from the normal symbol lottery random number storage area.
[0049]
If the determination is successful (S108: YES), a normal symbol per command for displaying the winning is generated and transmitted to the image control board 40 (S109).
Upon receiving this command, the image control board 40 displays the normal symbol on the LCD panel 16a in a variably manner, and confirms and displays the normal symbol after the time specified by the variation time data included in the command.
[0050]
The main control board 30 waits for the determination of the normal symbol, and performs a variable winning device control process for controlling opening / closing of the variable winning device 22 (S110). The opening time of the variable winning device 22 is about 0.3 seconds in the normal probability mode as described above, and about 2.6 seconds in the high probability mode.
[0051]
If the determination in S102 is out (S108: NO), a normal symbol out command for displaying out is generated and transmitted to the image control board 40 (S111). This command also includes variable time data, and when receiving this command, the image control board 40 displays the normal symbol in a variable manner, and after the time specified by the variable time data, the image control board 40 displays the normal symbol.
[0052]
This completes the description of the normal symbol determination and the opening of the variable winning device 22. In this series of operations, the gate 21 corresponds to the normal symbol lottery port, the main control board 30 corresponds to the normal symbol determination means, and the symbol display device 15 corresponds to the normal symbol display means. Since the image control board 40 controls the display of the normal symbol, it becomes a normal symbol control means. The main control board 30 corresponds to a starting device control means in that it controls the variable winning device 22 as a special symbol starting device.
[0053]
Since special symbol determination (so-called jackpot determination) is performed when the variable winning device 22 is won, a description will be given with reference to FIGS. Although the flowcharts of FIGS. 3 and 4 are used in the description of the normal symbol determination, the reserved memory and the number of reserved symbols are also used because there is no significant difference between the special symbol and the normal symbol.
[0054]
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control board 30 stores in the special symbol lottery random number storage area of the RAM when winning to the variable winning device 22 is detected at the first type start port SW (S31: YES). It is determined whether or not the number of special symbol holding random numbers (the number of special symbol holdings) is already the maximum holding value (S32). In this embodiment, the maximum hold value changes, which will be described later.
[0055]
If it is not the maximum reserved value, the main control board 30 extracts one random number value from the random counter for special symbol determination, stores it as a special symbol lottery random number in the special symbol lottery random number storage area, and stores the special symbol hold number. +1 is added (S33), and it is determined whether or not the number of special symbol hold reaches the maximum hold value (S34). If the maximum reserved value is reached (S34: YES), the number of special symbol hold is transmitted to the image control board 40 (S35), and then the maximum reserved value display signal is transmitted to the image control board 40 (S36). If the maximum hold value is not reached (S34: NO), only the special symbol hold number is transmitted to the image control board 40 (S37).
[0056]
In the hold display routine shown in FIG. 4, the image control board 40 first determines whether or not a special symbol hold number or a maximum value display signal has been received (S41). The panel unit 16 is controlled to display the special symbol reservation number on the LCD panel 16a (S42). Thereby, the special symbol reservation number is displayed on the LCD panel 16a as illustrated in FIG.
[0057]
When the maximum value display signal is received, the LCD panel unit 16 is controlled to display the maximum hold storage on the LCD panel 16a (S43). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5B, the character “MAX” is displayed as the maximum reserved storage display next to the special symbol reserved number.
[0058]
The special symbol hit, that is, the special symbol determination is performed as shown in FIG.
In this process, the main control board 30 first determines whether or not the special symbol variation display can be executed (S200). Specifically, it is determined whether the special symbol is being variably displayed or the special game is being executed on the symbol display device 15 (LCD panel 16a). If a negative determination is made, the process returns from this process without performing a substantial process.
[0059]
If an affirmative determination, that is, if the special symbol can be displayed in a variable manner, it is determined whether or not a special symbol lottery random number is stored in the special symbol lottery random number storage area (S201). If the determination is negative, the process returns.
If there is an affirmative determination, that is, if there is a special symbol lottery random number stored in the above-described holding storage routine (FIG. 3), the oldest one is read and erased from the special symbol lottery random number storage area (S202). The special design lottery random number is held in, for example, a register by the main control board 30, so that the lottery random number itself does not disappear.
[0060]
Next, the main control board 30 determines whether or not it is in the high probability mode (S203).
If it is the high probability mode (S203: YES), the special symbol lottery random number that has been read is determined in the high probability mode (high probability determination) (S204). When a negative determination is made in S203, a determination in the normal probability mode (low probability determination) is performed (S205). The determination in S204 or S205 is made based on whether or not the special symbol lottery random number matches one of the preset hit values (if it is a match, it is a win if it is not). The winning probability in the lottery mode is about 1/70, and the winning probability in the normal probability lottery mode is about 1/315.
[0061]
If the lottery is a win (S206: YES), it is determined by a lottery whether or not the high probability mode is entered after the end of the special game due to this win, whether or not the so-called probability changes (S208). When this lottery is a win and the probability varies, the probability variation flag F2 is set to 1 (S209).
[0062]
When the lottery is out in S208 and the probability does not change, or after S209, the winning flag F1 is set (S210), the change pattern from the start of change of the special symbol to the fixed display is determined, and the special symbol display corresponding to the content Processing for generating a command and transmitting it to the image control board 40 (S211) is performed. When the lottery is off (S206: NO), the process jumps from S208 to S210 and proceeds to S211.
[0063]
In the variation pattern determination process of FIG. 8, it is determined whether or not the lottery of S204 or S205 was a win (S221). If the determination is affirmative, a win symbol is determined (S222) and a reach pattern is determined (S223).
In the case of the present embodiment, the special symbol (winning symbol and off symbol) indicating the result of the special symbol lottery is a form in which three numeric symbols 0 to 9 are arranged, so-called three-digit alignment (000, 111, 222, 333, 444, 555, 666, 777, 888, and 999) are winning symbols, and all other than these are missing symbols. In addition, the winning symbol (111, 333, 555, 777, 999) composed of an odd number of symbols is set as a probability variable symbol indicating that the high probability mode (probability varies) after the special game ends. . Therefore, in S222, one of the winning symbols is determined, but when the probability variation flag F2 is set to 1 (S209), one of the probability variation symbols is determined.
[0064]
If a negative determination is made in S221, an out symbol is determined (S224), and if it is out through reach (S225: YES), a reach pattern is determined (S226). There are various reach patterns, but since these are not related to the present invention, description thereof is omitted.
[0065]
Generates a design command that includes data for specifying the reach pattern, data for specifying the stop timing of each of the left, right, and middle symbols that make up the special symbol, and data for specifying the special symbol that will ultimately be displayed. Then, the image is transmitted to the image control board 40 (S227).
[0066]
When receiving this command, the image control board 40 controls the LCD panel unit 16 to display the special symbols in a variable manner on the LCD panel 16a (see FIG. 5), and then confirms and displays the special symbols.
By changing (increasing) the maximum hold value when a specific state (for example, long reach) occurs during the special symbol display operation, it is possible to prompt the continuation of the launch. In this case, the maximum hold value is increased by determining the determination result from the occurrence of a specific state (for example, long reach) (definite display of the symbol)For up toA period is preferred.
[0067]
If the result of the special symbol determination is winning, the main control board 30 waits for the symbol to be confirmed and displayed on the LCD panel 16a, and then starts the special game.
As shown in FIG. 9, in the special game routine, the main control board 30 determines whether or not the hit flag F1 is set to 1 (S301). If the determination is negative, no substantial processing is performed (special game). Is not executed). Needless to say, until the winning symbol is confirmed and displayed, even if the winning flag F1 is set to 1, the routine returns without executing S302 and the subsequent steps.
[0068]
If a positive determination is made in S301, it is determined whether or not the special game execution flag F3 is set to 1 (S302).
If the special game running flag F3 is not set, it is set to 1 (S303), and the maximum hold value of the special symbol hold number and the normal symbol hold number is set to the maximum hold value at the time of the special game. The lamp control board 38 is instructed to display the special game maximum hold value LED 17 and the normal figure maximum hold value LED 18 to display the special game maximum hold value (S304). In the case of the present embodiment, the maximum reserved value at the time of special game is 20 for both the number of reserved special symbols and the number of reserved ordinary symbols.
[0069]
When the special game execution flag F3 is already set (S302: YES) or after S304, various processes related to the execution of the special game, such as the big winning opening 25 opening / closing control, the LCD panel 16a with a big hit fanfare screen, round Various processes such as a process of generating a command for displaying a number, a jackpot symbol, a count, a passage display of a specific area, an interval screen, and the like and sending it to the image control board 40 are performed (S305). These processes are executed by repeating S305 many times.
[0070]
Then, for example, if the number of times the special winning opening 25 is released reaches a specified number or the game ball that has won the special winning opening 25 has not passed through the specific area (S306: YES), for example, The display of the jackpot end screen is instructed by the jackpot ending command, and the hit flag F1 and the special game execution flag F3 are reset (S307).
[0071]
In the present embodiment, such a special game is performed when the special symbol determination is successful, but the form of the special game executed on condition that the determination is won is not limited to this.
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the probability variation flag F2 is set to 1 (S308). If the determination is affirmative, the high probability mode is set and the probability variation flag F2 is reset (S309). If the determination is negative, the normal probability mode is set. (S310).
[0072]
Then, following S309 or S310, a maximum hold routine (S311) is executed to set the maximum hold value of the special symbol hold number and the normal symbol hold number after the end of the special game. Some of the setting processes will be exemplified. Note that the number of special symbol holds and the number of normal symbol holds are set in the same process, so in order to avoid duplication of explanation, in the following description, the special symbol hold number is simply referred to as “hold number” without distinguishing between both. And the setting of the number of normal symbol hold will be explained collectively.
[0073]
In the description from the special symbol determination to the special game, the variable winning device 22 is in the lottery area (special symbol start port), the main control board 30 is in the determination unit, the symbol display unit 15 is in the result display unit, Each is applicable. Since the image control board 40 controls the display of special symbols, it becomes a special symbol control means. The main control board 30 is also a special game execution means because it controls the opening and closing of the special winning opening 25 and executes the special game.
[0074]
Further, the main control board 30 changes the maximum hold value of the special symbol hold number and the normal symbol hold number with the start of the special game (S304), and is also a maximum hold value changing means. It also functions as a maximum hold value change means in that a processing example is executed.
(Maximum value setting processing example 1)
In the example shown in FIG. 10, the main control board 30 first determines whether or not the normal probability mode is set (S401). If the determination is affirmative, it determines whether or not the maximum hold value is set to 20 (S402). If a negative determination is made here, the process returns. In this example, there are two types of setting of the maximum hold value, 20 and 10, and therefore a negative determination in S402 means that the maximum hold value is set to 10.
[0075]
If the determination in S402 is affirmative, it is determined whether the current number of holds is 11 or more (S403). If the determination is affirmative, 11 or more on-hold storages are deleted (S404), the maximum hold value is set to 10, and this is instructed to the lamp control board 38 to display the special figure maximum hold value LED17 and the normal figure maximum hold value. The maximum hold value (here, 10) is displayed on the LED 18 (S405). If the determination in S403 is negative (the number of holds is 10 or less), the process jumps to S404 and executes S405.
[0076]
On the other hand, if the determination in S401 is negative (high probability mode), it is determined whether the maximum hold value is set to 20 (S406). If a negative determination is made here, the maximum hold value is set to 20, and this is instructed to the lamp control board 38 to display the maximum hold value (20 in this case) on the special figure maximum hold value LED 17 and the general figure maximum hold value LED 18 ( S407).
[0077]
In the above embodiment, the maximum hold value at the time of special gaming is 20. Therefore, the determination is always affirmative here. However, a configuration in which the maximum hold value at special game is different from the maximum hold value in the high probability mode is also possible. Therefore, the processing of S406 and S407 is provided.
[0078]
Moreover, although the maximum hold value at the time of high probability is set to 20, a configuration in which this is changed to 25, for example, at the amusement store is also possible. In this case, the setting by the amusement store may be an arbitrary value, or may be configured to select and set from a plurality of types of values prepared in advance.
(Maximum value setting processing example 2)
FIG. 11 shows an example of avoiding the disadvantage of the player without deleting the excess (S404) as in Example 1 above when the maximum hold value is reduced. The same processes as those in Example 1 are denoted by the same reference numerals and description thereof is omitted.
[0079]
In this example, if the current number of holds is 10 or less (S403: NO), the maximum hold value is set to 10 (S405). However, if the current number of holdings is 11 or more (S403: YES), the number of holdings at that time is set as a temporary maximum holding value, which is instructed to the lamp control board 38, and the special figure maximum holding value LED17 and the normal figure maximum holding value. The information is displayed on the LED 18 (S409). In this case, the number of special symbol reservations and the number of normal symbol reservations do not necessarily match, so the special figure maximum hold value LED 17 and the common figure maximum hold value LED 18 are not displayed in the same manner.
[0080]
If the temporary maximum hold value is set, the temporary maximum hold value setting is canceled when the number of holds decreases due to the change display of the symbol and the maximum hold value in the normal probability mode is reached. The original maximum hold value of is set.
When the maximum hold value is reduced from 20 to 10, for example, an excess of the new maximum hold value is not deleted, so that a player's disadvantage can be avoided.
[0081]
In the pachinko machine of the first embodiment, the maximum reserved value at the time of the special game is set to 20, so even if a large number of winnings to the variable winning device 22 occur during the special game in which the special symbol variation display is not performed, Many can be stored as reserved memory. Therefore, if the maximum value setting processing example 1 or 2 is adopted, most of the reserved memory accumulated during the special game can be targeted for the special symbol determination. Therefore, as compared with the conventional ball game machine (the maximum hold value is 4), it is possible to sufficiently give the player the merit of winning in the variable winning device 22 during the special game. As a result, there is an increased possibility that the reserved memory during the special game will be a big hit (held ball chain).
[0082]
Particularly, in the case of the maximum value setting processing example 2, when the maximum hold value is reduced from 20 to 10, the excess of the new maximum hold value is not deleted. And avoiding the disadvantage of the player.
In addition, since the maximum hold value in the high probability mode is increased (in the above example, 20), the number of special symbol holds reaches the maximum hold value even if wins to the variable winning device 22 frequently occur. It does not occur frequently. Accordingly, since most of the winnings in the variable winning device 22 are subject to special symbol determination, the merit of winning in the variable winning device 22 can be fully utilized.
[0083]
Since the maximum reserved value of the normal symbol during the special game and the high probability mode is increased (20 in the above example), the number of times of the normal symbol determination is sufficiently increased. As a result, there are many opportunities to win in the normal symbol determination (the variable winning device 22 is opened for a long time), and there is a high possibility of winning in the special symbol determination at an early stage. That is, the duration of the high probability mode (the period from the previous jackpot to the current jackpot) can be shortened, and the amount of game balls consumed in the high probability mode can be reduced.
(Maximum value setting processing example 3)
In this example, when the setting of the maximum hold value is changed, all previous hold memories are reset.
[0084]
As shown in FIG. 12, it is determined whether or not a big hit has been made with an uncertain variable (S411). If the determination is affirmative, all currently stored storage is reset (S412), and the maximum storage value is set to 10. (S413). If a negative determination is made in S411 (a big hit with a probable variation symbol), all the currently stored hold memories are reset (S414), and the maximum hold value is set to 20 (S415).
[0085]
Thus, when the setting of the maximum hold value is changed, all the hold memories so far are reset. During the special game, the special symbols are not variably displayed (the special symbol determination process is not executed). Therefore, even if the special symbol is held during the special game, they are not subjected to the special symbol determination process. Therefore, after the end of the special game, the game starts from the state of the holding memory 0, and there is no possibility that the holding memory during the special game will be a big hit (holding ball chain).
[0086]
Therefore, when this maximum value setting processing example 3 is adopted, the player is not necessarily advantageous.
However, since the maximum hold value in the high probability mode is increased (20 in the above example), the player's merit is the above two examples for both the special symbol hold number and the normal symbol hold number Secured as well.
[0087]
Note that when the maximum hold value is decreased, a configuration in which the excess is deleted as in Processing Example 1 or a configuration in which the excess is not deleted as in Processing Example 2 can be employed.
(Maximum value setting processing example 4)
This example is an example in which the maximum hold value is increased according to the number of times the high probability mode is continued (that is, according to the number of consecutive jackpots in the probability variation pattern).
[0088]
As shown in FIG. 13, in this process, all the current on-hold storage is first reset (S511), and it is determined whether or not a big hit has been made with a probability variation symbol (S512). If the winning symbol is a big hit, it is determined whether the maximum hold value is less than 10 (S513). If the maximum hold value is less than 10, this is incremented by 1 to be a new maximum hold value (514), and if the maximum hold value is 10 or more, it is not changed. If it is not a big hit with a probable variation (S512: NO), the maximum hold value is set to 4. Before the first big hit, the maximum hold value starts at 4 as usual.
[0089]
If it is not a big hit with a probable variation symbol, the normal probability mode is set, and at that time, the maximum reserved value is 4. On the other hand, when a big hit is made with a probable variable symbol and the high probability mode is reached, the maximum reserved value is 5 (4 + 1) first. The maximum hold value increases to a maximum of 10, such as 7.
[0090]
As the high-probability mode continues (with special games in between), the maximum hold value increases, so the possibility that a big hit will occur earlier increases. Therefore, the player's enjoyment is also increased.
However, since all the current on-hold memories are reset (S511), after the end of the special game, the game starts from the state of the on-hold memory 0 in the same manner as in the above processing example 3. The possibility of a big hit (reserved ball chain) disappears.
[0091]
In this example, when the setting of the maximum hold value is changed, all the hold storages up to that point are reset. Further, when the maximum hold value is decreased, a configuration in which the excess is deleted as in Processing Example 1 or a configuration in which the excess is not deleted as in Processing Example 2 can be adopted.
(Maximum value setting processing example 5)
This example is an example in which the maximum hold value is decreased according to the number of times the high probability mode is continued (that is, according to the number of consecutive jackpots in the probability variation pattern).
[0092]
As shown in FIG. 14, in this process, all of the current pending storage is first reset (S521), and it is determined whether or not a big hit has been made with a probability variation symbol (S522). If it is not a big hit in the probability variation symbol, the maximum hold value is set to 4 (S523).
If it is a big hit with a probable variation symbol, it is determined whether or not the high probability mode is continued for the first time (before that, the normal probability mode) (S524). If the determination is affirmative, the maximum hold value is set to 10 (S525). On the other hand, if a negative determination is made, it is determined whether or not the maximum hold value exceeds 4 (S526). If an affirmative determination is made here (the maximum hold value is 5 or more), -1 is set as a new maximum hold value ( S527). Note that before the first big hit, the maximum hold value starts at 4 as usual.
[0093]
If it is not a big hit with a probable variation symbol, the normal probability mode is set, and at that time, the maximum reserved value is 4. On the other hand, when a big hit is made with a probable variable symbol and the high probability mode is entered, the maximum hold value is first 10, the maximum hold value is 9 for a big hit with the next probable symbol, and the maximum hold value for the next big jackpot with a probabilistic symbol. Decreases until it becomes 4, such as 8.
[0094]
In this example, if the continuation of the high probability mode is the first time, the maximum hold value is large, and there is a high possibility that the next jackpot will occur early, but the maximum hold value decreases as the number of high probability mode continuations increases. The possibility gradually decreases. In other words, the processing example 4 is reversed.
[0095]
However, since all the current on-hold memories are reset (S521), after the end of the special game, as in the above processing examples 3 and 4, it will start from the state of the on-hold memory 0, and the on-hold in the special game There is no possibility of a big hit in memory (reserved ball chain).
[0096]
In this example, when the setting of the maximum hold value is changed, all the hold storages up to that point are reset. Further, when the maximum hold value is decreased, a configuration in which the excess is deleted as in Processing Example 1 or a configuration in which the excess is not deleted as in Processing Example 2 can be adopted.
(Maximum value setting processing example 6)
In this example, the maximum hold value is determined by lottery.
[0097]
As shown in FIG. 15, in this process, all the current hold memories are first reset (S531), and it is determined whether or not a big hit has been made with a probability variation symbol (S532). If it is not a big hit in the probability variation symbol, the maximum hold value is set to 4 (S533).
If it is a big hit with a probable variation design, a random value for determining the maximum hold value (maximum hold random number) is checked (S534). In this example, a counter (counter for determining the maximum hold value) that repeatedly counts integer values from 0 to 3 is used. If the value is 0, the maximum hold value is set to 4 (S535). The hold value is set to 6 (S536). If the value is 2, the maximum hold value is set to 8 (S537). If the value is 3, the maximum hold value is set to 10 (S538).
[0098]
If it is not a big hit with a probable variation symbol, the normal probability mode is set. In this case, the maximum hold value is set to 4. On the other hand, when a big hit with a probabilistic symbol and a high probability mode is entered, the maximum hold value is set according to the maximum hold random number, so sometimes it is the same as in the normal probability mode (S535), sometimes more than twice It may increase (S537, S538). Even in the high probability mode, the maximum hold value is determined by lottery each time (it is non-fixed), so the fun increases. In addition, it is easy to balance the profits of the player and the profit of the game shop.
[0099]
In this example, when the setting of the maximum hold value is changed, all the hold storages up to that point are reset. Further, when the maximum hold value is decreased, a configuration in which the excess is deleted as in Processing Example 1 or a configuration in which the excess is not deleted as in Processing Example 2 can be adopted.
(Maximum value setting processing example 7)
This example is also an example in which the maximum hold value is determined by lottery, but is different from the above processing example 6 in that the maximum hold value is set to a large value if winning in the lottery, and is set to a small value if it is outside.
[0100]
As shown in FIG. 16, in this process, all the current on-hold storage is first reset (S541), and it is determined whether or not a big hit has been made with a probability variation symbol (S542). If it is not a big hit in the probability variation symbol, the maximum hold value is set to 4 (S543).
If it is a big hit in the probability variation design, the random value for changing the maximum hold value (hold value change random number) is checked to determine whether or not the maximum hold lottery is missed (S544). In this example, using a counter that repeatedly counts integer values from 0 to 9 (holding value change counter), it is a win if the value matches one of the win values. If it is a hit in S544, the maximum hold value is set to 10 (S545), and if not, the maximum hold value is set to 4 (S543).
[0101]
When you hit a big probability with a probabilistic variation and enter high probability mode, the maximum hold value will increase if the hold value change random number wins, and it will not increase if it falls off. Therefore, it is simple compared with the above processing example 6.
However, if the number of hit values used in S544 is large, it is easy to hit, and if it is small, it is difficult to hit. Therefore, the degree of advantage of the player can be adjusted by adjusting the number of hit values. At that time, the number of winning values (or the winning lottery rate) can be configured to be settable at the game store side. Specifically, a lottery rate setting means (for example, a digital switch) is provided, and by operating it, it is possible to input the number of winning values (the winning lottery rate), and the lottery rate setting means The lottery of S544 may be performed in accordance with the number of winning values set (the winning lottery rate).
[0102]
As an example, there is the following configuration. Similarly to the above, the holding value change counter uses a counter that repeatedly counts integer values from 0 to 9, and the digital switch serving as the lottery rate setting means can select 10 types of settings from 1 to 10. Needless to say, this digital switch can be operated by the amusement store (store manager or store clerk). And as below
Setting Hit value (number) Lottery rate
1 1 1/10
2 2 2/10
3 3 3/10
4 4 4/10
5 5 5/10
6 6 6/10
7 7 7/10
8 8 8/10
9 9 9/10
10 10 10/10
And correspond.
[0103]
When the game store gives a profit to the player, the lottery rate may be set higher, and vice versa. This can be set differently depending on the business policy of the game store, for example, for each of a plurality of ball game machines. As the lottery rate is individually set for each ball game machine, one having a high or low lottery rate can be appropriately mixed.
[0104]
In this example, when the setting of the maximum hold value is changed, all the hold storages up to that point are reset. Further, when the maximum hold value is decreased, a configuration in which the excess is deleted as in Processing Example 1 or a configuration in which the excess is not deleted as in Processing Example 2 can be adopted.
[0105]
[Example of setting the maximum hold value during special games smaller than that during normal games]
In the above processing examples 1 and 2, the maximum hold value (20 in the embodiment) during the special game is set to be equal to or higher than that in the normal game (10 in the normal probability mode, 20 in the high probability mode). It is also possible to set the maximum hold value smaller than that in the normal game. An example of the maximum value setting process in such a case will be described next.
[0106]
In the example described below, since the maximum hold value during special games is set to 4, it is necessary to replace the set value (20 in the embodiment) of the special game maximum hold value (S304) with 4. There is.
(Maximum value setting processing example 8)
In the example shown in FIG. 17, the main control board 30 first determines whether or not the normal probability mode is set (S421), and if the determination is negative (that is, the high probability mode), determines whether or not the maximum hold value is set to 10. (S422). If a negative determination is made here, the process returns. In this example, the maximum hold value is set to 4 types (maximum hold value during special game and high probability mode) and 10 (normal probability mode), so the negative determination in S422 is that the maximum hold value is 4 It is that it is set to.
[0107]
If the determination in S422 is affirmative, it is determined whether or not the current number of holds is 5 or more (S423). If the determination is affirmative, the stored value of 5 or more is deleted (S424), the maximum hold value is set to 4, and this is instructed to the lamp control board 38 to display the special figure maximum hold value LED17 and the normal figure maximum hold value. The maximum hold value (4 here) is displayed on the LED 18 (S425). On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in S423 (the number of holds is 4 or less), the process jumps to S424 and executes S425.
[0108]
On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in S421 (normal probability mode), it is determined whether or not the maximum hold value is set to 10 (S426). If the determination is negative, the maximum hold value is set to 10, and this is instructed to the lamp control board 38 to display the maximum hold value (here, 10) on the special figure maximum hold value LED 17 and the general figure maximum hold value LED 18 ( S427).
[0109]
In this example, the maximum hold value at the time of special game is 4, so the determination is always negative here, but it is also possible to make the maximum hold value at the time of special game the same as the maximum hold value in the normal probability mode. , S426 and S427 are provided.
In this example as well, it is possible to have a configuration in which all of the pending storage up to that time is reset when the setting of the maximum pending value is changed.
(Maximum value setting processing example 9)
FIG. 18 shows an example of avoiding a player's disadvantage without deleting the excess (S424) as in Example 8 above when the maximum hold value is reduced. Example 8 The same reference numerals are used for the same processes, and description thereof is omitted.
[0110]
In this example, if the current number of holds is 4 or less (S423: NO), the maximum hold value is set to 4 (S425). However, if the current number of holdings is 5 or more (S423: YES), the number of holdings at that time is set as a temporary maximum holding value, which is instructed to the lamp control board 38, and the special figure maximum holding value LED17 and the normal figure maximum holding value. The information is displayed on the LED 18 (S429). In this case, the number of special symbol reservations and the number of normal symbol reservations do not necessarily match, so the special figure maximum hold value LED 17 and the common figure maximum hold value LED 18 are not displayed in the same manner.
[0111]
When the temporary maximum hold value is set, the temporary maximum hold value setting is canceled when the number of holds decreases due to the change display of the symbol and becomes the maximum hold value in the high probability mode. The original maximum hold value of is set.
When the maximum hold value is reduced from 10 to 4, for example, an excess of the new maximum hold value is not deleted, so that a player's disadvantage can be avoided.
[0112]
In this example as well, it is possible to have a configuration in which all of the pending storage up to that time is reset when the setting of the maximum pending value is changed.
In the above processing examples 8 and 9, since the maximum reserved value at the time of special game is set to 4, even if a large number of winnings to the variable winning device 22 occur during a special game in which special symbols are not displayed in a variable manner, Most of them are not stored as reserved memory. Therefore, if the maximum value setting processing example 8 or 9 is adopted, most winnings to the variable winning device 22 during the special game are excluded from the target of the special symbol determination. Therefore, winning a prize in the variable winning device 22 during a special game hardly gives the player a merit. As a result, the possibility of a big hit in the reserved memory during the special game (holding ball chain) decreases. That is, the player does not have an advantage unlike the maximum value setting processing examples 1 and 2.
[0113]
However, in the case of the maximum value setting processing example 9, when the maximum hold value is reduced from 10 to 4, the excess of the new maximum hold value is not deleted. In that respect, the player's disadvantage can be avoided.
In addition, since the maximum reserved value in the high probability mode is set to be smaller than that in the normal probability mode (4 in the above example), the number of special symbol reservations when the winning to the variable winning device 22 frequently occurs. Will soon reach the maximum hold value. Therefore, in the high probability mode, most of the winnings to the variable winning device 22 are not subject to special symbol determination.Come offTherefore, the merit of winning in the variable winning device 22 becomes relatively small.
[0114]
Since the maximum reserved value of the normal symbol during the special game and the high probability mode is reduced (4 in the above example), the number of times of the normal symbol determination does not increase. As a result, there are not many opportunities to win in the normal symbol determination (the variable winning device 22 is opened for a long time), and the possibility of winning in the special symbol determination at an early stage does not increase. That is, the duration of the high probability mode (the period from the previous jackpot to the current jackpot) is not shortened so much, and the amount of game balls consumed in the high probability mode is not reduced. This is advantageous for the game store (disadvantage for the player).
(Maximum value setting processing example 10)
In this example, when the setting of the maximum hold value is changed, all previous hold memories are reset.
[0115]
As shown in FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not a big hit has been made with a probable variation symbol (S431). If the determination is affirmative, all currently stored storage is reset (S432), and the maximum storage value is set to 4 ( S433). If a negative determination is made in S431 (a jackpot with a non-probable variable symbol), all of the currently stored hold memories are reset (S434), and the maximum hold value is set to 10 (S435).
[0116]
Thus, when the setting of the maximum hold value is changed, all the hold memories so far are reset. During the special game, the special symbols are not variably displayed (the special symbol determination process is not executed). Therefore, even if the special symbol is held during the special game, they are not subjected to the special symbol determination process. Therefore, after the end of the special game, the game starts from the state of the holding memory 0, and there is no possibility that the holding memory during the special game will be a big hit (holding ball chain).
[0117]
Therefore, when this maximum value setting processing example 10 is adopted, the maximum hold value in the high probability mode is also small (4 in this example), so that the player's merit is also normal for the special symbol hold number. The number of symbols reserved is also small as in the above two examples, and the game store side is very advantageous.
[0118]
Note that when the maximum hold value is decreased, a configuration in which the excess is deleted as in Processing Example 1 or a configuration in which the excess is not deleted as in Processing Example 2 can be employed.
As described above, the pachinko machine of the embodiment can change the upper limit (maximum holding value) of the number of reserved data depending on the gaming state, for example, the maximum holding value in the normal gaming state where there is a low possibility that the holding data will accumulate excessively. To increase the number of entries into the lottery area (for example, winning to the variable prize winning device 22), and give the player the advantages of the lottery area sufficiently (to increase the player's profit) Since the special symbol display operation is not performed, the maximum hold value is reduced in the special game state in which the hold data is likely to be accumulated, thereby reducing the possibility of the holding ball continuous change after the special game (does not disadvantage the game store), etc. It is possible to prevent the disadvantage of the player due to the fact that the maximum reserved value is small and fixed while balancing the profit of the player and the profit of the game store.
[0119]
In the above example, the determination random number value is reserved data. However, for example, a determination result or a symbol (a special symbol or a normal symbol) displayed according to the determination result may be reserved data.
Since the variable winning device 22 is provided as a special symbol lottery area and is opened by hitting the normal symbol, the variable winning device 22 is opened when the normal symbol hits, and it becomes easy to win a prize (the special symbol This increases the player's enjoyment.
[0120]
In addition, since the information related to the normal symbol determination is also stored on hold, the normal symbol maximum hold value of the normal symbol hold data can be changed according to the gaming state, and not only the special symbol but also the number of hold of the normal symbol of the player While balancing the profit and the profit of the game store, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage of the player due to the fact that the maximum reserved value of the normal symbol is small and fixed.
[0121]
The special figure maximum hold value LED 17 displays the maximum hold value of the special symbol, and the normal figure maximum hold value LED 18 displays the maximum hold value of the normal symbol, so that the current maximum hold value can be clearly indicated to the player.
In addition, since the number of special symbols and the number of normal symbols are displayed on the LCD panel 16a, the number of each symbol can be clearly indicated to the player.
[0122]
In the embodiment, the LCD panel 16a displays the number of special symbols on hold, the number of normal symbols on hold, the normal symbol and the special symbol, and the special figure maximum hold value LED 17 indicates the maximum hold value of the special symbol and the maximum hold of the normal figure. The value LED18 displays the maximum reserved value for normal symbols.
The devices and devices for displaying the number of reserved special symbols, the number of reserved normal symbols, the normal symbol, the special symbol, the maximum reserved value of the special symbol, and the maximum reserved value of the normal symbol are not limited to those illustrated. Also, the number of special symbols held, the number of ordinary symbols held, the normal symbol, special symbols, the maximum reserved value of special symbols, the maximum reserved value of ordinary symbols are displayed on separate display devices, etc. It is also possible to display them collectively with the device.
[0123]
In the embodiment, the specified value (20 or 4) is set in the setting of the special game maximum hold value (S304) executed at the start of the special game. It is possible to adopt a configuration in which the maximum hold value for special games is set according to the number of holds at the time (for example, the maximum hold value for special games is set by the same processing as in the maximum value setting processing examples 1 to 10). is there. In this way, the maximum reserved value at the time of special game can be set variously according to the type of special symbol, etc., and can be varied. This also makes it possible to balance the profits of the player and the game store.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko machine according to an embodiment.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control system of the pachinko machine according to the embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a hold storage routine in the embodiment.
FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a hold display routine in the embodiment.
FIG. 5 is a view showing an example of display of the number of reservations, normal symbols and special symbols in the embodiment.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart of a normal symbol determination routine in the embodiment.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a special symbol determination routine in the embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a variation pattern routine in the embodiment.
FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a special game routine in the embodiment.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a maximum holding routine of a maximum value determination processing example 1;
FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a maximum hold routine of a maximum value determination process example 2;
FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a maximum hold routine of a maximum value determination process example 3;
FIG. 13 is a flowchart of a maximum hold routine of a maximum value determination process example 4;
FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a maximum hold routine of a maximum value determination process example 5;
FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a maximum hold routine in a maximum value determination process example 6;
FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a maximum hold routine of a maximum value determination process example 7;
FIG. 17 is a flowchart of a maximum holding routine of a maximum value determination processing example 8;
FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a maximum hold routine of a maximum value determination process example 9;
FIG. 19 is a flowchart of a maximum holding routine of a maximum value determination processing example 10;
[Explanation of symbols]
10 Game board
15 Symbol display device (result display means, hold number display means, probability change display means)
16a LCD panel
17 Special symbol maximum reserved value display (maximum reserved value display means)
18 Normal symbol maximum hold value indicator
21 Gate
22 Variable winning device (lottery area)
25 grand prize opening
27 Grand Prize Winner
30 main control board (determination means, hold storage means, maximum hold value change means, special game execution means, probability lottery means, probability setting means, hold reset means)
38 Lamp control board
40 Image control board

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Judgment means for comparing the lottery value extracted due to the game ball entering the lottery area with the winning value to determine a hit / miss, a result display means for displaying the judgment result, and display of the judgment result Hold storage means for storing information relating to the determination that cannot immediately start an operation as hold data, and special game execution means for executing a special game advantageous to the player on the condition that the determination result is a win In bullet ball machines,
A holding reset means for resetting storage of the holding data (hereinafter referred to as “holding storage”) in accordance with execution of the special game ;
Maximum hold value changing means for determining the maximum hold value by lottery when changing the upper limit (hereinafter referred to as "maximum hold value") of the number of the hold data stored by the hold storage means according to the gaming state. A ball game machine characterized by comprising:

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