JP3862616B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine or an arrangement ball machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Some ball ball game machines such as pachinko machines are provided with a plurality of symbol display means, and individually generate a profitable state advantageous to the player in accordance with the stop symbol after the variation of each symbol display means. .
[0003]
For example, in the first type pachinko machine, the first symbol display means variably displays the first symbol based on the detection of the game ball by the first symbol starting means composed of a pass gate or the like, and the stop symbol after the change is preliminarily displayed. Based on the predetermined predetermined mode, a first profit state is generated in which the second symbol starting means made of an electric tulip or the like is opened for a predetermined time, and the second symbol starting means detects the game ball. The second symbol display means variably displays the second symbol, and the winning symbol is released based on the fact that the stopped symbol after the change is in a predetermined specific mode. The second profit state that is advantageous to the person is generated.
[0004]
In this type of ball game machine, the second symbol after the change becomes a specific mode by performing a notice effect such as causing a predetermined character to appear during the variation of the second symbol or causing a predetermined lamp to emit light. What is known is to notify the player that this or the possibility is high.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
A ball game that is configured to individually display a variation of the first symbol and the second symbol as in the first type pachinko machine, and to individually generate a profit state based on the stopped symbol after the variation In the machine, not only the second symbol side notice effect related to the occurrence of the second profit state, which is more advantageous for the player, but also the first symbol side notice effect related to the occurrence of the first profit state is performed. It is considered that the production effect can be further enhanced.
[0006]
However, especially when there is a difference in the profit state for the player between the first profit state and the second profit state as in the first type pachinko machine, these two types of notice effects are different. For example, even if the notice effect is performed in a state where both the first symbol and the second symbol are variably displayed, the player can determine which side of the first symbol or the second symbol the notice effect is performed. Therefore, there is a drawback that the player's expectation cannot be fully raised.
[0007]
For example, when the first symbol and the second symbol are both variably displayed and the player performs a second notice effect with a higher degree of expectation than the first notice effect, the player is identified on the second symbol side. Since it is possible to recognize that it becomes a mode or that possibility is high, the player's interest is concentrated on the second symbol side when the second notice effect is performed, for example, the first symbol side stops first. Even if you do it, you can't raise the player's expectation.
[0008]
Further, if the first notice effect is performed in a state where both the first symbol and the second symbol are variably displayed, the player may or may not be in the predetermined mode on the first symbol side at that time. Since it can be recognized that the price is high, the player's expectation cannot be raised as much as when the second notice effect is performed.
[0009]
In view of such a conventional problem, the present invention makes it impossible for the player to recognize or difficult to recognize whether the notice effect is related to the first symbol or the second symbol. It is an object of the present invention to provide a ball game machine that can further enhance the player's expectation in the event of breakage and can obtain a sufficient effect.
[0010]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention includes a first symbol display means 30, 32a, 82 for variably displaying the first symbol on the condition that the first symbol starting means 26, 24a, 81 detects a game ball, and the first symbol display means 30. , 32a, 82, the first profit state generating means 46 for generating a first profit state that is advantageous to the player based on the fact that the first design after the change becomes a predetermined mode, and the second symbol starting means 24, 24b, Based on the second symbol display means 32 and 32b for variably displaying the second symbol on the condition that a game ball is detected, and the second symbol after the variation of the second symbol display means 32 and 32b is in a specific mode. In the ball game machine comprising the second profit state generating means 51 for generating the second profit state that is advantageous to the player, it is shown in advance that the first symbol is in the predetermined mode or is highly likely. The first notice effect to notify the above and FIG. Informational display unit 31 but performing the second informational display for notifying a higher possible or potential becomes the specific embodiments previously by a common aspect A first notice effect determining means 61 for determining whether or not the first notice effect is performed by the notice effect means 31, and a first for determining whether or not the second notice effect is performed by the notice effect means 31. 2 notice effect determining means 62, notice effect pattern storing means 63 storing a plurality of kinds of notice effect patterns X, Y, and the plurality of kinds of notice effect patterns X, Y stored in the notice effect pattern storing means 63. A notice effect pattern selecting means 64 for selecting alternatively from the above, With The first notice effect determining means 61 determines that the first notice effect is performed only when the second symbol display means 32 and 32b are in a variable display at least at the time of the first notice effect. The second notice effect determination means 62 determines that the second notice effect is performed only when the first symbol display means 30, 32a, 82 is in a variable display at least at the time of the second notice effect. The selection ratio of the plurality of types of notice effect patterns X and Y by the notice effect pattern selecting means 64 is made different between when performing the first notice effect and when performing the second notice effect. It is a thing.
[0011]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 to 9 exemplify a first embodiment in which the present invention is embodied as a first type pachinko machine. 1 and 2, reference numeral 1 denotes a gaming machine main body, which includes a rectangular outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 pivotably attached to the front side of the outer frame 2. Reference numeral 4 denotes a glass door, and 5 denotes a front plate, which are arranged vertically corresponding to the window holes 6 of the front frame 3 and are pivotally supported by the front frame 3 so as to be freely opened and closed.
[0012]
Reference numeral 7 denotes an upper plate for storing game balls for launch, which is attached to the front side of the front plate 5 and is covered with an upper plate cover 8. The upper plate cover 8 is formed with, for example, a slit-like sound output portion 8a for outputting the sound from the sound output means 9 such as a speaker to the front side.
[0013]
Reference numeral 10 denotes a lower pan for storing excess spheres and the like. A game board 12 is detachably mounted on the back side of the front frame 3 so as to correspond to the window hole 6 of the front frame 3.
[0014]
Reference numeral 13 denotes launching means, which is disposed on one side of the lower plate 10 on the front side of the front frame 3, on the rear side of the front plate 5, on the rear side of the front frame 3, and on the back side of the front frame 3. When the firing handle 14 is operated, the firing rod 16 is actuated by the firing motor 16 when the firing handle 14 is operated, and the upper plate is moved by a ball feeding means (not shown) mounted on the back side of the front plate 5. The game balls supplied one by one on the launch rail 15 from 7 are fired to the game board 12 side.
[0015]
As shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 21 for guiding a game ball fired by the launching means 13 is mounted on the front side of the game board 12 in a substantially annular shape, and a game area 22 inside the guide rail 21. Inside, there are various game parts such as variable display means 23, special symbol starting means (second symbol starting means) 24, large winning means 25, normal symbol starting means (first symbol starting means) 26, and normal winning means 27. Has been placed.
[0016]
The variable display means 23 includes a display case 28 mounted on the game board 12 from the front side, and a liquid crystal type variable display unit 29 disposed substantially at the center of the display case 28. The display case 28 is provided with a normal symbol display means (first symbol display means) 30, a lamp (an example of a notice effect means) 31, and the like. The variable display unit 29 constitutes a special symbol display means (second symbol display means) 32.
[0017]
The normal symbol starting means 26 is constituted by a passage gate, for example, and detects the game ball when the game ball passes. The normal symbol starting means 26 may be a winning means that allows a game ball to win.
[0018]
The normal symbol display means 30 is constituted by a display means such as a seven-segment type capable of displaying one or a plurality of, for example, one normal symbol (first symbol), and the normal symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball. On the condition that this is done, the normal symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) by random number control, and stops in a predetermined hit mode (predetermined mode) or off mode.
[0019]
As a normal symbol, a numeric symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other symbols can be used. In this embodiment, ten types of numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are used. If the normal symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display means 30, the detected number is stored up to a predetermined number, for example, four.
[0020]
The special symbol starting means 24 is constituted by an open / close winning means such as an electric tulip provided with a pair of left and right open / close claws 34 that can be freely opened and closed, and the normal symbol display means 30 has a predetermined stop symbol after variation. The opening / closing claw 34 is opened for a predetermined time in the first profit state that occurs on the condition that the mode (predetermined mode) is displayed.
[0021]
The special symbol display means 32 includes one or a plurality of symbol display units 33a to 33c on the variable display unit 29, for example, three symbol display units 33a to 33c in the left-right direction, and a special symbol (second display) on each of the symbol display units 33a to 33c. The design can be displayed in a variable manner. Each special symbol fluctuates in a predetermined variation pattern, such as scrolling up and down or left and right on the condition that the special symbol starter 24 detects a game ball, and a predetermined jackpot mode (specific mode) or off mode It stops in a predetermined order such as left, right, middle.
[0022]
When the special symbol starter 24 detects a game ball during the variation display of the special symbol display means 32, the detected number is stored up to a predetermined number, for example, four.
[0023]
As the special symbol, a numerical symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other symbols can be used. In this embodiment, ten types of numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are used. Further, in the present embodiment, 10 kinds of symbols such as “0 · 0 · 0”, “1 · 1 · 1”...
[0024]
Furthermore, the jackpot mode includes a special jackpot mode and other normal jackpot modes. In this embodiment, among the 10 types of jackpot modes, “1 · 1 · 1”, “7 · 7 · 7”, etc. are odd numbers. Five types of jackpot modes consisting of symbols are designated as special jackpot modes, and five types of jackpot modes consisting of even numbers such as “2, 2, 2”, “8, 8, 8”, etc. are designated as normal jackpot modes.
[0025]
As the variation pattern when the special symbol display means 32 displays the special symbol in a variable manner, the non-reach variation pattern A that becomes a deviating state without passing through the reach state, the first reach deviating that becomes the deviating state via the reach state. There are various types of variations, such as a variation pattern B, a second reach deviating variation pattern C, a first reach jackpot variation pattern D and a second reach jackpot variation pattern E that become a jackpot through the reach state.
[0026]
Predetermined variation times are set for these variation patterns A to E, for example, 10 seconds for the non-reach variation pattern A, 25 seconds for the first reach variation pattern B, and the second reach variation pattern C. Is 35 seconds, the first reach jackpot variation pattern D is 27 seconds, and the second reach jackpot variation pattern E is 40 seconds.
[0027]
The special winning means 25 constitutes a so-called attacker. For example, the special winning means 25 is provided with an opening / closing plate 35 that can be opened and closed around the horizontal axis, and the special symbol display means 32 has a predetermined winning pattern in which the stop symbol after the change is predetermined. The open / close plate 35 opens to the front side in the second profit state that occurs on the condition that it is displayed.
[0028]
Further, the special winning means 25 is configured such that when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses after the opening / closing plate 35 is opened, or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the game balls are won within the predetermined time, the opening / closing plate 35 And the opening / closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) on condition that the winning game ball passes through the specific area 36 inside.
[0029]
Thus, the second profit state is set to a greater profit state for the player than the first profit state.
[0030]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram for control. In FIG. 3, reference numeral 41 denotes a main control board. The main control board 41 includes the variable display means 23 mounted on the game area 22, the back side of a back cover that collectively covers a plurality of other gaming parts from the back side, and the like. The game machine main body 1 including the front frame 3 and the game board 12 is housed in a board case that is detachably mounted at appropriate positions on the back side.
[0031]
42 is an audio lamp control board, 43 is a symbol control board, and these sub-control boards 42, 43, etc. are also appropriately placed on the back side of the gaming machine body 1 including the front frame 3 and the game board 12, such as the back side of the variable display means 23. Each is accommodated in a substrate case that is detachably attached to the location.
[0032]
In the present embodiment, only one-way communication is possible from the main control board 41 to the sound lamp control board 42, and bidirectional communication is possible between the sound lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43. Yes. Thereby, a command from the main control board 41 to the symbol control board 43 is transmitted via the sound lamp control board 42.
[0033]
The main control board 41 is mainly for controlling the game operation on the game board 12 side. The first lottery means 44, the first determination means 45, the first profit state generating means 46, the second lottery means 47, 2 determination means 48, stop symbol form selection means 49, variation pattern selection means 50, second profit state generation means 51, special gaming state generation means 52, control command transmission means 53, etc., and electronic such as CPU, ROM, RAM, etc. It consists of parts.
[0034]
The first lottery means 44 generates a random number of random numbers from 0 to 9 when the probability that the normal symbol after the change becomes a hit state is 1/10, for example, according to the probability. A numerical value is generated, and on the condition that the normal symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball, any one of the random number values is drawn.
[0035]
The first determination means 45 determines whether or not to change the changed normal symbol based on the lottery random value in the first lottery means 44, that is, the first profit state that opens the special symbol starting means 24. In order to determine whether or not to generate, if it is determined whether or not the random value lottery lottery in the first lottery means 44 matches a predetermined hit state determination value, When the result of determination of the hit mode does not match, the determination result of the off mode is output respectively, and the normal symbol of the normal symbol display means 30 is variably displayed based on the determination result for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds). A variation control command is transmitted to the symbol control board 43 side via the control command transmitting means 53 so as to stop at a predetermined stop symbol.
[0036]
When the determination result of the first determination unit 45 is the hit mode determination and the normal symbol after the change of the normal symbol display unit 30 is the hit mode, the first profit state generating unit 46 opens and closes the opening / closing claw of the special symbol starting unit 24. A first profit state in which 34 is opened for a predetermined time is generated.
[0037]
The second lottery means 47 generates a random number of random numbers from 0 to 299, for example, when the probability that the special symbol after the change becomes a big hit mode is 1/300, for example, according to the probability. A numerical value is generated, and on the condition that the special symbol starting means 24 detects the game ball, any one of the random number values is drawn.
[0038]
The second determination means 48 generates a second profit state that sets whether or not the special symbol after the change is to be a big hit based on the lottery random value in the second lottery means 47, that is, the big winning means 25 is opened. Whether or not the random number value drawn by the second lottery means 47 matches a predetermined jackpot mode determination value, and if both match, the jackpot When the determination results of the modes do not match, the determination results of the detachment modes are output.
[0039]
The stop symbol mode selection means 49 is for selecting the stop symbol mode after the fluctuation of the special symbol display means 32, and when the determination result of the second determination unit 48 is the jackpot mode determination, a plurality of types (ten types) are selected. One of the big hit modes is selected by random number lottery when the determination result of the second determination means 48 is other than the big hit mode determination.
[0040]
The variation pattern selection means 50 randomly selects one of the plurality of variation patterns A to E based on at least one of the determination result of the second determination means 48 and the selection result of the stop symbol mode selection means 49. When the determination result of the second determination means 48 is a jackpot mode determination, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns D and E corresponding to the jackpot mode is determined as an outlier mode determination. At this time, any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns A to C corresponding to the deviation mode is selected by random number lottery.
[0041]
The second profit state generating means 51 has a second profit that is advantageous to the player when the determination result of the second determination means 48 is a jackpot mode determination and the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol display means 32 is a jackpot mode. A state is generated. In this second profit state, the open / close plate 35 of the big winning means 25 is opened to the front side and the game ball can be easily won.
[0042]
The big winning means 25 closes the opening / closing plate 35 when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the opening or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins within the predetermined time. When the winning game ball passes the specific area 36, the opening / closing plate 35 is opened again, and this opening / closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).
[0043]
The special game state generating means 52 is for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the player after the second profit state ends (or after the occurrence), and the second determination means 48 determines that the big hit state. The termination of the second profit state on condition that the stop symbol mode selection means 49 selects a special jackpot mode from a plurality of types (10 types) of jackpot modes and the changed special symbol becomes a special jackpot mode. Later, the probability that the special symbol becomes a big hit mode is changed from the normal probability state (for example, low probability of 1/300) to the high probability state (for example, about 1/60), and the special symbol by the first profit state generating means 46 The opening time of the starting means 24 is changed to an extended opening time longer than the normal opening time.
[0044]
The special gaming state generation means 52 increases the number of jackpot determination values of the second determination means 48 when in the high probability state, thereby increasing the probability of occurrence of the jackpot mode.
[0045]
The special game state generating means 52, after the start of the special game state, when the special symbol becomes a normal jackpot, the next second profit state occurs, or the special symbol has changed a predetermined number of times so far For example, the special game state is terminated by returning the occurrence probability of the big hit mode from the high probability to the normal probability (low probability).
[0046]
The control command transmission means 53 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board side such as the voice lamp control board 42 and the design control board 43 by one-way communication. Based on the detection, based on the determination result of the first determination means 45, based on the function of transmitting the normal symbol variation control command to the symbol control board 43 side, the special symbol starting means 24 detects the game ball. The change pattern command based on the change patterns A to E selected by the change pattern selection means 50, the stop pattern form command selected based on the stop pattern form selected by the stop pattern form selection means 49, and the special symbol change stop command. A function of transmitting a fluctuation control command such as a fluctuation stop command to the symbol control board 43 side through the sound lamp control board 42 at a predetermined timing. The it has.
[0047]
The sound lamp control board 42 is used for effect control by the lamp 31, the sound output means 9, etc., and includes first notice effect determination means 61, second notice effect determination means 62, notice effect pattern storage means 63, notice effect. Pattern selection means 64, notice effect control means 65, lamp control means 66, sound control means 67, and the like are provided.
[0048]
The first notice effect determination means 61 is for determining whether or not to perform a first notice effect that informs in advance that a normal symbol is in a hit state or that possibility is high. The first notice only when the special symbol display means 32 is variably displayed at the time of production and the variation pattern of the special symbol is a predetermined variation pattern, for example, any one of the variation patterns B to E via the reach state. It is determined that an effect is to be performed, and a first notice effect start request is output.
[0049]
Here, the “time point of the first notice effect” is the time point of the first notice effect when it is assumed that the first notice effect is performed. It may be either the end point or a predetermined point in between. In the present embodiment, the “time point of the first notice effect” is set as the time point when the first notice effect starts. In addition, the “time of the first notice effect” may be the same as or almost simultaneously with the start of the change of the normal symbol, or may be after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the change of the normal symbol.
[0050]
Further, as shown in FIG. 4A, the first notice effect determination means 61 includes a special symbol change time storage means 68, a special symbol change time determination means (change time determination means) 69, a notice effect timing timing storage means 70, Time measuring means 71 and the like are provided, and based on these, it is determined whether or not the special symbol display means 32 is variably displayed at the time of the first notice effect.
[0051]
The special symbol variation time storage means 68 stores the variation times of the special symbol variation patterns A to E in advance. The special symbol variation time determination unit 69 determines the variation time T11 of the special symbol based on the selection results (variation patterns A to E, etc.) by the variation pattern selection unit 50 and the information stored in the special symbol variation time storage unit 68. It is.
[0052]
The notice effect timing storage means 70 stores in advance a time T13 from a predetermined time point (for example, the determination time point) to a time point when the first notice effect is started (time point of the first notice effect). The time measuring means 71 measures the elapsed time T12 from the start of the change to a predetermined time (for example, the determination time) for each change display of the special symbol.
[0053]
As shown in FIG. 4B, the first notice effect determination means 61 displays a special symbol at the time of the first notice effect when, for example, T11> T12 + T13 is satisfied using the values of T11 to T13. It is determined that the means 32 is in a variable display. This determination formula is an example, and can be appropriately changed, for example, by setting the left side to a value smaller than T11.
[0054]
Further, for example, when T13 is 0 or a small value that can be ignored, that is, when the first notice effect is performed at the same time or substantially simultaneously with the start of the change of the normal symbol, the special symbol display means 32 is displayed at the time of the first notice effect. Since it is possible to determine whether or not the variable display is being performed by determining whether or not the special symbol is changing at the time of the determination, in this case, the special symbol variation time storage unit 68 and the special symbol are not necessarily included. It is not necessary to provide the fluctuating time determining means 69, the notice effect timing storage means 70, and the time measuring means 71.
[0055]
The second notice effect determining means 62 is for determining whether or not to perform a second notice effect that informs in advance that the special symbol will be a big hit mode or that possibility is high, and at least the second notice effect. The normal symbol display means 30 is variably displayed at the time of presentation, and the variation pattern of the special symbol selected by the variation pattern selection means 52 is a predetermined variation pattern, for example, any one of the variation patterns B to E via the reach state. Only in such a case, it is determined that the second notice effect is to be performed, and a second notice effect start request is output.
[0056]
Here, the concept of “time of second notice effect” is the same as that of “time of first notice effect” described above.
[0057]
Further, as shown in FIG. 5A, the second notice effect determining means 62 includes a normal symbol variation time storage means 72, a notice effect timing storage means 73, a time measuring means 74, and the like, and based on these, the second notice notice is provided. It is determined whether or not the normal symbol display means 30 is variably displayed at the time of production.
[0058]
The normal symbol fluctuation time storage means 72 stores the normal symbol fluctuation time T21 in advance. The notice effect timing storage means 73 stores in advance a time T23 from a predetermined time (for example, the determination time) to a time when the second notice effect is started (second notice effect). The time measuring means 74 measures the elapsed time T22 from the start of the change to a predetermined time (for example, the determination time) for each normal symbol change display. In addition, when there are a plurality of types of variation time of the normal symbol, as with the first notice effect determination unit 61 side, a normal symbol variation time determination unit is provided to determine and select one of the plurality of types of variation time. It can be configured as
[0059]
As shown in FIG. 5 (b), the second notice effect determining means 62 uses the values of T21 to T23, for example, when T21> T22 + T23 is satisfied, the normal symbol display at the time of the second notice effect. It is determined that the means 30 is in a variable display. This determination formula is an example, and can be appropriately changed, for example, by setting the left side to a value smaller than T21.
[0060]
For example, when T23 is 0 or a small value that can be ignored, that is, when the second notice effect is performed at the same time or substantially simultaneously with the start of the change of the special symbol, the normal symbol display means 30 is displayed at the time of the second notice effect. Since it is possible to determine whether or not the variable display is being performed by determining whether or not the normal symbol is changing at the time of the determination, in this case, the normal symbol variation time storage means 72 and the notice effect are not necessarily provided. It is not necessary to provide the timing storage means 73 and the timing means 74.
[0061]
The notice effect pattern storage means 63 is for storing in advance a plurality of types of notice effect patterns used in common for the first notice effect and the second notice effect. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, the notice effect pattern X in which the lamp 31 is continuously lit for a predetermined time (for example, one second) and the notice effect pattern Y in which the lamp 31 is blinked for a predetermined time (for example, one second). It is assumed that various types of notice effect patterns X and Y are provided.
[0062]
The notice effect pattern selecting means 64 is for selecting one of a plurality of kinds of notice effect patterns X, Y, etc. stored in the notice effect pattern storing means 63. The first notice effect start request from the second notice effect start request or the second notice effect start request from the second notice effect determination means 62 is activated.
[0063]
The selection rates of the notice effect patterns X and Y by the notice effect pattern selecting means 64 differ depending on the gaming state, for example, when there is a first notice effect start request and when there is a second notice effect start request. For example, as shown in FIG. 9, when there is a first notice effect start request, the notice effect pattern X (for example, selection rate 70%) has a higher probability than the notice effect pattern Y (for example, selection rate 30%). On the contrary, when the second notice effect start request is made, the notice effect pattern Y (for example, selection rate 70%) is selected with a higher probability than the notice effect pattern X (for example, selection rate 30%). Is set.
[0064]
The notice effect control unit 65 performs control for causing the lamp 31 as the notice effect means to perform the first notice effect and the second notice effect in a common manner. On the condition that the first notice effect start request or the second notice effect start request is output from the notice effect determination means 62, the lighting control of the lamp 31 is performed via the lamp control means 66, and the notice effect pattern selection means 64 The lamp 31 is turned on according to the selected notice effect pattern X, Y.
[0065]
The lamp control means 66 controls the lighting of the lamp 31. The lamp control means 66 lights the lamp 31 in accordance with the notice effect patterns X and Y based on the control of the notice effect control means 65, and in a predetermined pattern according to the gaming state. 31 is lit.
[0066]
The voice control means 67 performs voice output control by the voice output means 9 and outputs a predetermined sound from the voice output means 9 according to the gaming state.
[0067]
The symbol control board 43 is for performing display control of the normal symbol display means 30, the special symbol display means 32, etc., and includes the normal symbol control means 75, the special symbol control means 76, etc., and includes a CPU, ROM, RAM, etc. It is composed of electronic components.
[0068]
The normal symbol control means 75 controls the display of the normal symbol display means 30. The normal symbol control means 75 outputs a normal symbol variation control command from the control command transmission means 53 on condition that the normal symbol starting means 26 detects a game ball. Based on this, the normal symbol of the normal symbol display means 30 is changed for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), and the normal symbol is stopped in the hit mode when the determination result of the first determination means 45 is the hit mode determination.
[0069]
The special symbol control means 76 controls the display of the special symbol display means 32, and the special symbol according to the variation pattern selected by the variation pattern selection means 50 on condition that the special symbol start means 24 detects a game ball. The special symbol of the display means 32 is changed for a predetermined time, and is stopped in the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selecting unit 49.
[0070]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine will be described. When a game ball is fired by the launching means 13 during a game, the game ball enters the game area 22 through the guide rail 21 and then wins the normal winning means 27 or the like while falling in the game area 22 or While passing through the symbol starting means 26, it falls downward.
[0071]
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol starting means 26 and the normal symbol starting means 26 detects the game ball, the first lottery means 44 draws the generated random number value, and the first determining means 45 determines from the lottery random number value. It is determined whether or not it is a hit mode, and based on the determination result, a normal symbol variation control command is transmitted from the control command transmission means 53 to the symbol control board 43 side via the sound lamp control board 42.
[0072]
On the symbol control board 43 side, after the normal symbol of the normal symbol display means 30 fluctuates for a predetermined time by the control of the normal symbol control means 75 based on the normal symbol variation control command, the determination result of the first determination means 45 is the hit mode. In the case of determination, it stops in a hit mode such as “7”, and in a case other than the hit mode determination, it stops in an off mode other than “7”.
[0073]
On the sound lamp control board 42 side, based on the normal symbol variation control command, the first notice effect determining means 61 first determines whether or not to perform the first notice effect according to the procedure shown in FIG. Done.
[0074]
That is, when an ordinary symbol fluctuation control command is received from the control command transmission means 53 (step S1: Yes), first, whether or not the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the ordinary symbol becomes a hit state, that is, the determination by the first determination means 45. It is determined whether or not the result is a hit mode determination (step S2).
[0075]
Here, when the stop symbol after the change of the normal symbol is in the hit state (step S2: Yes), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is changing at that time (step S3).
[0076]
If the special symbol is changing at that time (step S3: Yes), it is subsequently determined whether or not the special symbol is changing at the time of the first notice effect (step S4). That is, as described above, the variation time T11 of each variation pattern A to E of the special symbol, the time from the predetermined time (for example, the determination time) to the time of starting the first notice effect (the time of the first notice effect) For example, if T11> T12 + T13 is satisfied using each value of T13 and the elapsed time T12 from the start of variation of the special symbol to a predetermined time (for example, the determination time), the special symbol varies at the time of the first notice effect. Outputs the judgment result indicating
If a determination result indicating that the special symbol is changing at the time of the first notice effect is obtained in step S4 (step S4: Yes), then the fluctuation pattern of the special symbol that is changing at that time is the reach fluctuation pattern. That is, it is determined whether or not any of the variation patterns B to E (step S5).
[0077]
Here, if the variation pattern of the special symbol is any one of the reach variation patterns B to E (step S5: Yes), a first notice effect start request is output (step S6).
[0078]
On the other hand, even if a normal symbol variation control command is transmitted from the control command transmission means 53, if the stop symbol after the variation of the normal symbol is not in a hit state (step S2: No), the special symbol is not changing at that time. If (step S3: No), even if the special symbol is changing at that time, if the special symbol is not changing at the time of the first notice effect (step S4: No), the change pattern of the special symbol is the reach fluctuation pattern If it is not one of B to E (step S5: No), the first notice effect start request is not output.
[0079]
When the first notice effect start request is output from the first notice effect determination means 61 by the processing as described above, the notice effect pattern selection means 64 has a plurality of kinds of notice effects stored in the notice effect pattern storage means 63. Select one of the patterns X, Y, etc. In this case, that is, when the first notice effect start request is output, for example, the notice effect pattern X is 70%, the notice effect pattern Y is 30%, and the notice effect pattern X is 30%. It is selected with a higher probability than the notice effect pattern Y.
[0080]
When one of the notice effect patterns X and Y is selected by the notice effect pattern selecting means 64, the notice effect control means 65 performs the lighting control of the lamp 31 via the lamp control means 66, and the notice effect pattern selecting means 64. In accordance with the notice effect patterns X and Y selected in Step 1, the first notice effect that causes the lamp 31 to continuously light up or blink simultaneously with the start of the change of the normal symbol or at a predetermined timing thereafter.
[0081]
When the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the normal symbol becomes a hit state such as “7”, the opening / closing claw 34 of the special symbol starting means 24 is opened for a predetermined time by the control of the first profit state generating means 46. It becomes easy for the game balls to win the special symbol starting means 24.
[0082]
When the opening / closing claw 34 of the special symbol starting means 24 is opened and a game ball is won, and when the special symbol starting means 24 detects a game ball, the second lottery means 47 draws a generated random number value and the second determination means 48. Is determined from the lottery random number value or not.
[0083]
Then, when the determination result of the second determination unit 48 is the jackpot mode determination, the stop symbol mode selection unit 49 has determined that one of a plurality of types (10 types) of jackpot modes is a losing mode determination. In some cases, one of a plurality of types of outliers is selected by random number lottery, and the variation pattern selecting unit 50 selects at least the determination result of the second determining unit 48 and the selection result of the stop symbol mode selecting unit 49. On the basis of one of them, one of a plurality of variation patterns A to E is selected by random number lottery.
[0084]
Then, the control command transmission means 53 transmits the variation pattern command, the stop pattern mode command, etc. to the sub-control board side such as the symbol control board 43, the voice control board 43, and the lamp control board 44 almost simultaneously by one-way communication. Instructs the special symbol to start changing.
[0085]
On the symbol control board 43 side, the special symbol on the special symbol display means 32 is selected from the variation patterns A to E selected by the variation pattern selection means 50 by the control of the special symbol control means 76 based on the special symbol fluctuation control command. According to this, after changing for a predetermined time, it stops at the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selection means 49.
[0086]
On the sound lamp control board 42 side, based on the special symbol variation control command, first, the second notice effect determination means 62 determines whether or not the second notice effect is performed.
[0087]
The second notice effect determination process by the second notice effect determination means 62 is substantially the same as the first notice effect determination process by the first notice effect determination means 61 described above, and FIG. 6 is changed to parenthesis. It is what.
[0088]
That is, when a special symbol variation control command is received from the control command transmission means 53 (step S1: Yes), first, whether or not the stop symbol after the special symbol variation becomes a big hit mode, that is, the determination by the second determination means 48. It is determined whether or not the result is a jackpot mode determination (step S2).
[0089]
Here, when the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol becomes a big hit mode (step S2: Yes), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing at that time (step S3).
[0090]
If the normal symbol is changing at that time (step S3: Yes), it is then determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing at the time of the second notice effect (step S4). That is, as described above, the normal symbol variation time T21, the time T23 from the predetermined time point (for example, the determination time point) to the time point when the second notice effect is started (time point of the second notice effect), and the normal symbol change start time For example, when T21> T22 + T23 is satisfied, a determination result indicating that the normal symbol is changing at the time of the second notice effect is output using the elapsed time T22 from the time point to the predetermined time point (for example, the determination time point) To do.
[0091]
If a determination result indicating that the normal symbol is changing at the time of the second notice effect is obtained in step S4 (step S4: Yes), the variation pattern of the special symbol selected by the variation pattern selecting means 50 is subsequently determined. It is determined whether or not the reach variation pattern, that is, any one of the variation patterns B to E (step S5).
[0092]
Here, if the variation pattern of the special symbol is any one of the reach variation patterns B to E (step S5: Yes), a second notice effect start request is output (step S6).
[0093]
On the other hand, even if a special symbol variation control command is transmitted from the control command transmission means 53, if the stop symbol after the variation of the special symbol does not become a big hit mode (step S2: No), the normal symbol is not changing at that time. In the case (step S3: No), even if the normal symbol is changing at that time, if the normal symbol is not changing at the time of the second notice effect (step S4: No), the change pattern of the special symbol is the reach change pattern. If it is not one of B to E (step S5: No), the second notice effect start request is not output.
[0094]
When the second notice effect start request is output from the second notice effect determination means 62 by the above processing, the notice effect pattern selection means 64 has a plurality of types of notice effects stored in the notice effect pattern storage means 63. Select one of the patterns X, Y, etc. In this case, that is, when the second notice effect start request is output, for example, the notice effect pattern Y is 30%, the notice effect pattern Y is 70%, and the notice effect pattern Y is 70%. It is selected with a higher probability than the notice effect pattern X.
[0095]
When one of the notice effect patterns X and Y is selected by the notice effect pattern selecting means 64, the notice effect control means 65 performs the lighting control of the lamp 31 via the lamp control means 66, and the notice effect pattern selecting means 64. In accordance with the notice effect patterns X and Y selected in (2), the second notice effect in which the lamp 31 is continuously lit or blinked at the same time as the start of the change of the special symbol or at a predetermined timing thereafter.
[0096]
FIGS. 7 and 8 show examples of normal symbol variation display by the normal symbol display means 30, special symbol variation display by the special symbol display means 32, and the first or second notice effect by the lamp 31.
[0097]
FIG. 7 shows that normal symbols and special symbols start to change in the order, and then the lamp 31 is continuously lit for a predetermined time according to the notice effect pattern X at a predetermined timing, then the normal symbols are off and the special symbols are jackpots. The case where each stopped is shown.
[0098]
The notice effect pattern X may appear in both cases of the first notice effect and the second notice effect, and when the notice effect pattern X appears, both the normal symbol and the special symbol are changing. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the first notice effect or the second notice effect is just by looking at the notice effect pattern X, but is selected with high probability in the case of the first notice effect. It is possible to recognize that the possibility of being the second notice effect is low due to the appearance of the notice effect pattern X, and that the second notice effect is a little until either the normal symbol or the special symbol stops. We will watch over the fluctuations of the design with a great sense of expectation.
[0099]
Then, at the stage where the normal symbol is stopped in a deviating manner such as “2” before the special symbol, the player recognizes that the previous notice effect is the second notice effect, and that the special symbol becomes the big hit style. be able to.
[0100]
On the other hand, FIG. 8 shows the normal symbol after the special symbol has reached the reach state after the lamp 31 blinks for a predetermined time according to the notice effect pattern Y at a predetermined timing after the fluctuation starts in the order of the special symbol and the normal symbol. Is stopped in the hit mode, and the special symbol is stopped in the off mode.
[0101]
The notice effect pattern Y may appear in both cases of the first notice effect and the second notice effect, and when the notice effect pattern Y appears, both the normal symbol and the special symbol are changing. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether the first notice effect or the second notice effect is just by looking at the notice effect pattern Y, but is selected with high probability in the case of the second notice effect. It can be recognized that there is a high possibility of being the second notice effect due to the appearance of the notice effect pattern Y, and the fact that it is the second notice effect until either the normal symbol or the special symbol stops. While watching the expectation, watch the pattern change.
[0102]
In addition, since the special symbol is in the reach state before the normal symbol stops, the player can further increase his expectation that the special symbol will be a big hit.
[0103]
Then, at the stage where the normal symbol stops at a hitting mode such as “7” before the special symbol, the player has the second notice that the previous notice effect is the first notice effect and the special symbol jackpot is announced. You can recognize that it was not a production.
[0104]
When the special symbol after the change is determined in a big hit mode, the second profit state generating means 51 is operated to generate the second profit state, and the open / close plate 35 of the big winning means 25 is opened to the front side. When the predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the release or the predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins within the predetermined time, the large winning means 25 closes the opening / closing plate 35 at that time. When the winning game ball passes through the specific area 36, the opening / closing plate 35 is opened again, and the opening / closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).
[0105]
For this reason, if the second profit state occurs, there is a possibility that a large number of game balls will win the big winning means 25, and the player can receive payout of prize balls according to the number of winning balls. You can enjoy the benefits.
[0106]
Further, when the special symbol becomes a special jackpot mode of the jackpot mode, after the second profit state is finished, the special game state generating means 52 is operated to generate the special game state, and the probability of occurrence of the jackpot mode Is changed from a normal probability to a high probability, and the opening time of the special symbol starting means 24 by the first profit state generating means 46 is changed to an extended opening time longer than the normal opening time.
[0107]
After that, since the second determination means 48 determines whether or not the big hit mode is set in a high probability state, the possibility that the changed special symbol becomes the big hit mode again becomes very high, and the special symbol starter 24 Since the game balls are easier to win and the number of special symbol changes increases, the player can play the game in an advantageous state.
[0108]
This special gaming state ends when the special symbol after the change becomes a normal jackpot and the next second profit state occurs, or when the special symbol has changed a predetermined number of times so far.
[0109]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the first notice effect and the second notice effect are configured to be performed in a common manner, and the first notice effect determination means 61 is a special symbol at least at the time of the first notice effect. The second notice effect determination means 62 determines that the first notice effect is to be performed only when the symbol is changing, and the second notice effect determination means 62 at least when the normal symbol is changing at the time of the second notice effect. It is difficult for the player to recognize whether the notice effect is a normal symbol or a special symbol, and the player when the notice effect is performed is configured. Can be further enhanced, and a sufficient effect can be obtained.
[0110]
Since the second profit state is set to a greater profit state for the player than the first profit state, whether the notice effect is the first notice effect or the second notice effect when the notice effect appears This is a very big problem for the player, and the effect of the notice effect can be further enhanced.
[0111]
That is, the player expects that a profit state more advantageous to himself / herself will occur. For example, if the player cannot recognize whether the notice effect relates to a normal symbol or a special symbol, When the notice effect is performed in a state where both the symbol and the special symbol are variably displayed, the player can be greatly interested in the result of the symbol that stops first (for example, the normal symbol).
[0112]
The first notice effect determination means 61 and the second notice effect determination means 62 perform the first notice effect or the second notice effect only when the variation pattern of the special symbol is one of the reach variation patterns B to E. For example, if the special symbol is in the reach state after the notice effect is performed, for example, before the ordinary symbol stops, the player expects that the notice effect is the second notice effect. Will be further enhanced, and interest will be improved.
[0113]
Since the selection rates of the plurality of types of the notice effect patterns X and Y by the notice effect pattern selecting means 64 are different between the case of the first notice effect and the case of the second notice effect, the player can select the notice effect pattern. Whether it is the first notice effect or the second notice effect can be predicted to some extent depending on the type, and the effect of the effect can be further enhanced.
[0114]
FIG. 10 illustrates the second embodiment of the present invention, and determines the timing for operating the lamp 31 as the notice effect unit based on the determination result of the special symbol variation time determination unit 69 that determines the variation time of the special symbol. An example is shown.
[0115]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, a plurality of types of notice effect start timings for starting the first notice effect are provided. For example, the notice effect start timing P1 is the same as the start of change of the normal symbol (T13 = 0 seconds), the notice effect start timing P2 is five seconds after the start of the change of the normal symbol (T13 = 5 seconds), and the notice effect start timing P3 is Ten seconds after the start of the normal symbol change (T13 = 10 seconds), the notice effect start timing P4 is 15 seconds after the start of the normal symbol change (T13 = 15 seconds).
[0116]
These plural types of notice effect start timings P <b> 1 to P <b> 4 are stored in advance in the notice effect timing storage unit 70.
[0117]
When determining whether or not the special symbol is changing at the time of the first notification effect in step S4 (FIG. 6), the first notice effect determining means 61 is based on the determination result of the special symbol variation time determining means 69. In addition, whether or not there is a special symbol in a variable display state at the time of the first notice effect in the notice effect start timings P1 to P4, that is, T11 = 0, 5, 10, 15 in T13> It is determined whether or not there is one or more satisfying T12 + T13 and the like, and if there is, a first notice effect start request is output.
[0118]
Further, when the first notice effect start request is output from the first notice effect determination means 61, the notice effect control means 65 has a special symbol at the time of the first notice effect among the notice effect start timings P1 to P4. Is selected from one or a plurality of which are being displayed, and according to the notice effect patterns X and Y selected by the notice effect pattern selection means 64, according to any of the selected notice effect start timings P1 to P4. The first notice effect is configured.
[0119]
By setting it as such a structure, the timing at which a notice effect appears can be changed and the effect can be further improved.
[0120]
In addition, when there are a plurality of types of fluctuation times of normal symbols, the second notice effect determining means 62 may be configured substantially the same as the first notice effect determining means 61. That is, a variation time determination means for determining a variation time of at least one of the normal symbol and the special symbol is provided, and at least one start timing of the second announcement effect and the first announcement effect is determined based on the determination result. You may comprise as follows.
[0121]
FIG. 11 exemplifies a third embodiment of the present invention, and it is determined whether or not the special symbol or the normal symbol is changing at the time of the first notice effect or the second notice effect. In this example, not only at the start of fluctuation, but also continuously until a predetermined time elapses.
[0122]
That is, as shown in FIG. 11, for example, step S3 of the first notice effect determination process by the first notice effect determination means 61 is performed not only at the time of receiving the normal symbol variation control command but also until a predetermined time elapses thereafter ( For example, it is configured such that it is repeatedly performed (until just before the actual first notice effect is started) (step S3a). Of course, the third notice effect determination process by the second notice effect determination means 62 can be configured in the same manner.
[0123]
By adopting such a configuration, based on whether the normal symbol or the special symbol starts to change first, it is determined whether the notice effect that appears afterwards is the first notice effect or the second notice effect. It becomes impossible for a person to judge, and the notice effect effect can be further enhanced.
[0124]
FIGS. 12 to 17 illustrate the fourth embodiment of the present invention, in which the first notice effect determination means 61 and the second notice effect determination means 62 are both based on the variation pattern of the special symbol (second symbol). That is, an example is shown in which it is determined whether to perform the first notice effect or the second notice effect based on the selection result by the variation pattern selection means 50.
[0125]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the second notice effect determining means 62 includes a notice effect timing storing means 73 ′ and a time measuring means 74 ′, and the first notice effect determining means 61 is the second notice effect determining means. It is determined whether or not the first notice effect is to be performed with reference to the notice effect timing storage means 73 'and the timing means 74' on the means 62 side. The schematic configuration of the other control system is substantially the same as that shown in FIG.
[0126]
The notice effect timing storage means 73 'is for storing in advance the timing for performing the notice effect, and is set in the form of the elapsed time from the start of the change of the special symbol, for example, for each special symbol change pattern (every change time). Has been. For example, a reach-less deviation variation pattern A (variation time 10 seconds), a first reach deviation variation pattern B (variation time 25 seconds), a second reach failure variation pattern C (variation time 35 seconds), a first reach jackpot variation pattern D (Fluctuation time 25 seconds), 3 seconds, 15 seconds, 10 seconds, 10 seconds, and 20 seconds are preset as the notice effect timings for the second reach jackpot variation pattern E (variation time 40 seconds), respectively.
[0127]
The time measuring means 74 'measures the elapsed time from the start of the change for each change display of the special symbol.
[0128]
The second notice effect determining means 62 determines whether or not to perform the second notice effect according to the procedure shown in FIG. That is, when a special symbol variation control command is received from the control command transmission means 53 (step S11: Yes), first, whether or not the stop symbol after the variation of the special symbol becomes a big hit mode, that is, the determination of the second determination means 48. It is determined whether or not the result is a jackpot mode determination (step S12).
[0129]
Here, when the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol becomes a big hit mode (step S12: Yes), the notification effect timing is set based on the change pattern of the special symbol and the stored information of the notification effect timing storage means 73 '. Determine (step S13). For example, if the variation pattern of the special symbol is the first reach jackpot variation pattern D, the notice effect timing is determined to be 10 seconds.
[0130]
Then, a second notice effect start request is output based on the elapsed time from the start of variation of the special symbol by the time measuring means 74 'and the notice effect timing determined in step S13 (step S14). For example, if the notice effect timing is 10 seconds, the second notice effect start request is output when 10 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variation of the special symbol.
[0131]
On the other hand, even if a special symbol variation control command is transmitted from the control command transmission means 53, if the stop symbol after the variation of the special symbol does not become a big hit mode (step S12: No), the second notice effect start request is output. Not. It should be noted that the second notice effect may be provided only when the special symbol variation pattern is a reach variation pattern, or other conditions may be provided.
[0132]
As described above, the second notice effect determining means 62 does not consider the situation on the normal symbol side at the time of determining whether or not to perform the second notice effect.
[0133]
Further, the first notice effect determining means 61 determines whether or not to perform the first notice effect according to the procedure shown in FIG. That is, when a normal symbol fluctuation control command is received from the control command transmission means 53 (step S21: Yes), first, whether or not the stop symbol after the fluctuation of the normal symbol is in a hit state, that is, the determination by the first determination means 45. It is determined whether or not the result is a hit mode determination (step S22).
[0134]
Here, when the stop symbol after the variation of the normal symbol is in the hit state (step S22: Yes), it is determined whether or not the special symbol is varying at that time (step S23). If the special symbol is not changing at that time (step S23: No), then the determination in step S23 is repeated until a predetermined time has passed (step S23a).
[0135]
If it is determined in step S23 that the special symbol is changing (step S23: Yes), as in step S13 of the second notice effect determination process, the change pattern of the special symbol and the notice effect timing storage means 73 'are stored. A notice effect timing is determined based on the information (step S24).
[0136]
Then, it is determined whether or not the normal symbol is changing at the determined notice effect timing (step S25). For example, if the variation time of the normal symbol is 30 seconds and the variation of the special symbol is started when 20 seconds elapses from the start of the variation of the normal symbol, and the notification effect timing is 20 seconds, the normal symbol is changed at the time of the notification effect timing. The change has already ended.
[0137]
When it is determined that the normal symbol is fluctuating at the time of the notice effect (step S25: Yes), the process from the start of the change of the special symbol by the time measuring means 74 'is performed as in step S14 of the second notice effect determination process. A first notice effect start request is output based on the time and the notice effect timing determined in step S24 (step S26).
[0138]
On the other hand, even if a normal symbol variation control command is transmitted from the control command transmission means 53, if the stop symbol after the variation of the normal symbol does not become the winning mode (step S22: No), the normal symbol is changing at the time of the notice effect. If it is not (change has already ended), the first notice effect start request is not output. Note that other conditions may be provided, such as the first notice effect being performed only when the variation pattern of the special symbol is a reach variation pattern.
[0139]
Even in the case where the notice effect start request is output from both the first notice effect determining means 61 side and the second notice effect determining means 62 side, the timing of the notice effect is in the present embodiment. Since they are the same and the notice effect mode is the same, there is no problem if the notice effect is performed based on only one of them.
[0140]
FIG. 15 shows an example of the variation display of the special symbol by the special symbol display means 32 and the second notice effect by the lamp 31 when the special symbol becomes a big hit mode. As shown in FIG. 15, when the special symbol is a big hit mode, the second notice effect determining means 62 does not consider the situation on the normal symbol side at all. The second notice effect is performed at a predetermined notice effect timing determined in accordance with ().
[0141]
FIG. 16 shows a normal symbol change display by the normal symbol display means 30 when the normal symbol is a hit and the special symbol is out of mode, and when the change of the special symbol is started after the start of the change of the normal symbol. An example of the special symbol change display by the special symbol display means 32 and the first notice effect by the lamp 31 are shown.
[0142]
In the case of FIG. 16A, since the notice effect timing (here, 10 seconds after the start of the special symbol change) comes during the change of the normal symbol, the first notice effect by the lamp 31 is matched to the notice effect timing. However, in the case of FIG. 16B, since the change of the normal symbol has already ended at the time of the notice effect timing (here, 15 seconds after the start of the change of the special symbol), the first notice effect Is not done.
[0143]
FIG. 17 shows a normal symbol change display by the normal symbol display means 30 when the normal symbol is a hit and the special symbol is out of the state, and the special symbol is already changing at the start of the normal symbol change. An example of the special symbol change display by the special symbol display means 32 and the first notice effect by the lamp 31 are shown.
[0144]
In the case of FIG. 17A, since the notice effect timing (here, 15 seconds after the start of the change of the special symbol) comes during the change of the normal symbol, the first notice effect by the lamp 31 according to the notice effect timing. However, in the case of FIG. 17 (b), the first notice effect timing (in this case, 3 seconds after the start of the change of the special symbol) has already passed when the change of the normal symbol is started. No notice effect will be given.
[0145]
18 and 19 illustrate other embodiments of the present invention, and show an example in which the present invention is adopted in a pachinko machine having a configuration other than the current first type pachinko machine.
[0146]
FIG. 18 is provided with two sets of configurations substantially the same as the special symbol starting means 24, the special symbol displaying means 32, and the special winning means 25 in the first type pachinko machine shown in the first embodiment, and one special symbol starting means. 24a, the special symbol display means 32a, and the second profit state generating means (not shown) corresponding thereto are designated as a first symbol starting means, a first symbol display means, and a first profit state generating means, respectively, and the other special symbol starting means 24b. The special symbol display means 32b and the second profit state generating means corresponding thereto are respectively referred to as a second symbol starting means, a second symbol display means, and a second profit state generating means. In addition, a lamp 31 is provided on the game board 12 as a notice effect means for performing the first notice effect and the second notice effect in a common manner.
[0147]
It is desirable that the two second profit state generating means differ in the contents of the profit state to be generated, for example, the opening time, the number of open rounds, the upper limit winning number, etc. of the big winning means 25a, 25b.
[0148]
FIG. 19 shows an example in which the first-type pachinko machine and the third-type pachinko machine shown in the embodiment are combined. In the game area 22, a game symbol starting means 81, a game symbol displaying means 82, a variable winning means 83, an operating winning means 84, a big winning means 85, a special symbol starting means 24, a special symbol displaying means 32, and a big winning means 25 , First starting means, lamp 31 and the like.
[0149]
The special symbol starting means (second symbol starting means) 24, the special symbol display means (second symbol displaying means) 32, and the special winning means 25 are substantially the same as those of the first type pachinko machine shown in the first embodiment. Based on the fact that the stop symbol after fluctuation of the special symbol display means 32 becomes a predetermined jackpot mode, a second profit state in which the big winning means 25 is opened by the second profit state generating means (not shown) is generated. It is supposed to let you.
[0150]
Regarding the game symbol starting means (first symbol starting means) 81, the game symbol displaying means (first symbol displaying means) 82, the variable winning means 83, the operating winning means 84, and the big winning means 85, the current type 3 pachinko machine It is almost the same as the above. That is, the variable winning means based on the fact that the game symbol display means 82 fluctuates for a predetermined time on the condition that the game symbol start means 81 detects the game ball, and the stop symbol after the fluctuation becomes a predetermined hitting mode. 83 is opened to the front side, and the operation winning means 84 is valid on the condition that the game ball won in the variable winning means 83 passes through a specific area inside, and the game ball wins the operation winning means 84 in the active state. On the basis of this, the first profit state in which the big winning means 85 is opened is generated by the first profit state generating means (not shown).
[0151]
Thus, the combination of the first symbol starting means, the first symbol displaying means, and the first profit state generating means and the second symbol starting means, the second symbol displaying means, and the second profit state generating means is It is not limited to a combination of a normal symbol and a special symbol in a one-type pachinko machine, and any type may be used.
[0152]
As mentioned above, although each embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, this invention is not limited to these each embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, the notice effect means may be constituted by the sound output means 9, the variable display means 23, and the like in addition to the lamp 31. That is, in addition to the lighting of the lamp 31, a notice effect is performed by outputting a predetermined sound from the audio output means 9, displaying a predetermined image on the variable display means 23, operating a predetermined movable object, or a combination thereof. You may do it.
[0153]
The first notice effect determination means 61 and the second notice effect determination means 62 may arbitrarily add conditions other than those shown in the embodiment as conditions for performing the first notice effect and the second notice effect. For example, in the first embodiment and the like, the first notice effect determining means 61 and the second notice effect determining means 62 both indicate that the change pattern of the special symbol (the second symbol) is a predetermined change pattern, Although there are conditions for performing the second notice effect, if there are a plurality of variation patterns of the normal symbol (first symbol), for example, the variation pattern of the normal symbol (first symbol) on the second notice effect determining means 62 side, for example. May be a condition that is a predetermined variation pattern.
[0154]
Of course, other conditions are not limited to these. For example, the first symbol is only when the second symbol and the first symbol are in a predetermined fluctuation state, for example, the reach state at the time of the first notice effect and the second notice effect. You may make it perform determination to perform a notice effect and a 2nd notice effect.
[0155]
As in the case of the second embodiment, in the case where there are a plurality of types of notice effect start timings, for example, the first notice effect is produced when the variation of the first symbol and the second symbol is in a predetermined variation state, for example, the reach state. The notice effect start timing may be selected so as to perform the second notice effect.
[0156]
One type of notice effect pattern may be provided, or three or more types may be provided. When there are two or more types of notice effect patterns, their selection rates are different depending on whether the first notice effect is performed or the second notice effect is performed. You may make it differ according to a game state.
[0157]
The notice effect pattern can be arbitrarily set according to the notice effect means. For example, when the variable display means 23 is used as the notice effect means and the notice effect such that an image of a character or the like is displayed on the screen, the type, operation, color, size or the like of the character is varied. A plurality of types of notice effect patterns may be facilitated.
[0158]
It is desirable that one of the first profit state and the second profit state is set to a larger profit state for the player than the other, but for example, both may be set to substantially the same profit state. However, they may be set to different types of profit states in which the magnitude of the profit for the player cannot be simply compared.
[0159]
The processing procedure shown in FIG. 6 and the like is an example and can be arbitrarily changed. For example, the determination in step S4 and step S5 may be performed first or in parallel.
[0160]
The first symbol display means and the second symbol display means may be provided on the same display means, or may be provided on separate game parts. Further, the first symbol display means and the second symbol display means may be any of liquid crystal type, plasma type, dot type, 7 segment type, belt type, chain type, rotating drum type, and the like.
[0161]
When the notice effect is performed, the display mode of the first symbol is changed, such as enlargement, movement, or change of the display color of the first symbol so that the player is aware of the variation of the first symbol. You may comprise.
[0162]
The communication mode between the main control board 41 and the other sub-control boards 42, 43, etc. is not limited to that shown in the embodiment. Only direction communication is possible, and it may be configured to be capable of bidirectional communication between the symbol control board 43 and the voice lamp control board 42, or from the main control board 41 side to the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43. A configuration in which only one-way communication is possible may be employed.
[0163]
Further, the board configuration on the sub-control board side is not limited to these. For example, the voice lamp control board 42 and the symbol control board 43 shown in FIG. 3 may be constituted by one board, or the voice lamp control board. 42 may be composed of two different audio control boards and lamp control boards.
[0164]
The first and second notice effect determining means may be provided on the main control board 41 side. In this case, the main control board 41 side determines whether or not to generate a profit state, determines whether or not to make a notice, determines a variation pattern based on the results, and sub-controls the variation pattern command. You may comprise so that it may transmit to a board | substrate side.
[0165]
As the special game state generated by the special game state generating means 52, the probability that the special symbol will be a big hit mode is set higher than the normal state, and the opening time of the special symbol starting means 24 by the first profit state generating means 46 is normally set. In addition to changing the extended opening time longer than the opening time, for example, reducing the fluctuation time of the second symbol than the normal state, making the probability that the normal symbol is a hit state higher than the normal state, One that shortens the variation time of the normal symbol from the normal state, one that increases the number of rounds of opening the big winning means 25, one that increases the opening time of one time of the big winning means 25, one time of the big winning means 25 Increase the maximum number of winnings per opening, increase the upper limit of the number of reserved symbols of the normal symbol starting means 26, increase the upper limit of the number of reserved numbers of the special symbol starting means 24 Things like, can be used various benefits state. Further, these plural types of profit states may be generated simultaneously or individually.
[0166]
Furthermore, in the embodiment, a pachinko machine has been described as an example, but it goes without saying that the present invention can be similarly applied to other ball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine.
[0167]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the first symbol display means 30, 32a, 82 for variably displaying the first symbol on condition that the first symbol starting means 26, 24a, 81 detects a game ball, and the first symbol display. First profit state generating means 46 for generating a first profit state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the first symbol after the change of the means 30, 32a, 82 is in a predetermined mode, and second symbol starting means 24, The second symbol display means 32, 32b for variably displaying the second symbol on condition that the game ball is detected by 24b, and the second symbol after the variation of the second symbol display means 32, 32b are in a specific mode. In the bullet ball game machine provided with the second profit state generating means 51 for generating the second profit state advantageous to the player based on the above, it is shown in advance that the first symbol is in a predetermined mode or the possibility is high 1st notice effect and 2nd design Informational display means carried by the second informational display and a common mode for notifying in advance the higher possible or potential becomes Embodiment 31 The first notice effect determining means 61 for determining whether or not the first notice effect is performed by the notice effect means 31, and the second notice effect determination for determining whether or not the second notice effect is performed by the notice effect means 31 Alternatively, a means 62, a notice effect pattern storage means 63 storing a plurality of kinds of notice effect patterns X, Y, and a plurality of kinds of notice effect patterns X, Y stored in the notice effect pattern storage means 63. Notice effect pattern selection means 64 to select; With The first notice effect determination means 61 determines that the first notice effect is to be performed only when the second symbol display means 32 and 32b are in a variable display at least at the time of the first notice effect. The determining means 62 is configured to determine that the second notice effect is to be performed only when the first symbol display means 30, 32a, 82 is in a variable display at least at the time of the second notice effect. The selection rate of the plurality of types of notice effect patterns X and Y by the selection means 64 is different between when the first notice effect is performed and when the second notice effect is performed. Therefore, it is difficult for the player to recognize whether the notice effect is related to the first symbol or the second symbol, and the player's expectation when the notice effect is performed is further enhanced. And a sufficient production effect can be obtained.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine showing a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a control system showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a configuration of first notice effect determination means showing the first embodiment of the present invention and determination of whether or not a special symbol is variably displayed at the time of the first notice effect.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram of the configuration of the second notice effect determining means showing the first embodiment of the present invention and the determination of whether or not the normal symbol is variably displayed at the time of the second notice effect.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure of first (second) notice effect determination according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of normal symbol display means, special symbol display means, and lamp fluctuation history showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of normal symbol display means, special symbol display means, and lamp fluctuation history showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is an example of setting a plurality of types of notice effect patterns and their selection rates according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is an example of a plurality of types of notice effect start timings according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure of first (second) notice effect determination according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a diagram showing a schematic configuration of first notice effect determination means and second notice effect determination means according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an example of a processing procedure of second notice effect determination showing the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a processing procedure of first notice effect determination according to the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of special symbol display means and lamp fluctuation history showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 16 is a diagram showing an example of normal symbol display means, special symbol display means, and lamp fluctuation history showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of normal symbol display means, special symbol display means, and lamp fluctuation history showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention;
FIG. 18 is a front view of a game board showing another embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 19 is a front view of a game board showing another embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
24, 24b Special symbol starting means (second symbol starting means)
24a Special symbol starting means (first symbol starting means)
26 Normal symbol starting means (first symbol starting means)
30 Normal symbol display means (first symbol display means)
31 lamp (notice production means)
32, 32b Special symbol display means (second symbol display means)
32a Special symbol display means (first symbol display means)
46 First profit state generating means
51 Second profit state generating means
61 First notice effect determination means
62 Second notice effect judging means
63 Notice effect pattern storage means
64 Notification effect pattern selection means
69 Second symbol variation time determination means (variation time determination means)
81 Game symbol starting means (first symbol starting means)
82 Game symbol display means (first symbol display means)

Claims (3)

The first symbol display means (30) (32a) (82) for variably displaying the first symbol on condition that the first symbol starting means (26) (24a) (81) detects a game ball, and the first symbol First profit state generating means (46) for generating a first profit state advantageous to the player based on the first pattern after the change of the symbol display means (30) (32a) (82) being in a predetermined mode; The second symbol display means (32) (32b) for variably displaying the second symbol on the condition that the second symbol starting means (24) (24b) detects a game ball, and the second symbol display means (32) ) In a ball game machine equipped with second profit state generating means (51) for generating a second profit state advantageous to the player based on the fact that the second symbol after the change of (32b) is in a specific mode , The first pattern becomes the predetermined mode or the possibility is high Informational display means for performing a common aspect and a second informational display for notifying in advance the first announcement attraction second symbol to be highly possible or potential becomes the specific embodiments of informing in advance (31) The first notice effect determining means (61) for determining whether or not the first notice effect is performed by the notice effect means (31), and whether or not the second notice effect is performed by the notice effect means (31). A second notice effect determining means (62) for determining whether or not, a notice effect pattern storing means (63) storing a plurality of types of notice effect patterns (X) (Y), and a notice effect pattern storing means (63). A notice effect pattern selecting means (64) for selectively selecting from the plurality of kinds of the notice effect patterns (X) (Y) stored, and the first notice effect determining means (61) is at least the During the first notice production The second notice display means (32) (32b) determines that the first notice effect is to be performed only when the display is variably displayed, and the second notice effect determination means (62) is at least the second notice effect. It is configured to determine that the second notice effect is to be performed only when the first symbol display means (30) (32a) (82) is variably displayed at the time of the notice effect, and the notice effect pattern The bullet characterized in that the selection rate of the plurality of types of notice effect patterns (X) and (Y) by the selection means (64) is different between when the first notice effect is performed and when the second notice effect is performed. Ball game machine.   The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein the second profit state is set to be a profit state larger for the player than the first profit state.   The said 1st profit state generation means (46) changes the said 2nd symbol starting means (24) (24b) into the state which is easy to detect a game ball, The Claim 1 or 2 characterized by the above-mentioned. Ball game machine.

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