JP3942865B2 - 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, an arrangement ball machine, or a sparrow ball game machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
A ball and ball game machine such as a pachinko machine is provided with a plurality of symbol display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of game symbols, for example, three symbol display units arranged in the left-right direction, and a predetermined symbol starter detects a game ball. If the game symbol of the symbol display means is changed on the condition that the stop symbol after the change becomes a predetermined combination, a profit state advantageous to the player is generated. It is common.
[0003]
In this type of ball game machine, among the multiple types of game symbols variably displayed on the symbol display means, it has a multi-value symbol having the value of two or more types of game symbols, for example, has the same value as all game symbols. For example, if an almighty symbol is displayed on one symbol display part, and all other symbol display parts are of the same type of game symbol, all symbols are displayed regardless of the type of those symbols. It is known that a profit state is generated assuming that the symbols are aligned.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In such a conventional ball game machine, when a multi-value symbol is displayed when the variation of the game symbol is stopped, the stop symbol is determined while the multi-value symbol is displayed. It has become a factor that makes it difficult to understand the game content, such as it is difficult to intuitively determine which pattern mode has been determined. In addition, there is a problem that the range of production cannot be expanded to a certain extent in the case of symbol variations that do not use multi-value symbols.
[0005]
In view of such conventional problems, the present invention allows a player to enjoy and enjoy a game while easily understanding the gaming state in spite of performing symbol variation using a multi-value symbol that can widen the range of effects. An object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine that can be used.
[0006]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
The present invention includes a symbol starter 17, a symbol display unit 15 having a plurality of symbol display units 27 a to 27 c capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of game symbols 28 a to 28 c, and the symbol starter 17 detects a game ball. The determining means 45 for determining whether or not the game symbols 28a to 28c after the change are set to a specific mode of a predetermined combination, and a specific mode when the determination result of the determining unit 45 is a specific mode determination. In the case other than the specific mode determination, the stop symbol mode selection means 47 for selecting a combination of the stop symbols of the game symbols 28a to 28c, which becomes a mode other than the specific mode, and the symbol start unit 17 detects the game ball. Each of the game symbols 28a to 28c is changed for a predetermined time according to a condition, and is stopped by a combination of stop symbols selected by the stop symbol mode selecting unit 47. In the bullet ball game machine provided with profit state generating means 46 for generating a profit state advantageous to the player when the changed game symbols 28a to 28c are in a specific mode, the plurality of types of game symbols 28a -28c are a plurality of types of normal symbols having a single value displayed on the symbol display units 27a-27c, and one or a plurality of multi-value symbols having a value equivalent to two or more of the normal symbols. And a lottery means 70 for lottering the symbol display units 27a to 27c for temporarily stopping the game symbols 28a to 28c with the multi-value symbols among the plurality of the symbol display units 27a to 27c, The combination of the stop symbols on the symbol display units 27a to 27c selected by the lottery means 70 Configure After the multi-value symbol including the same value as the normal symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the multi-value symbol is combined with the stop symbol. Configure The symbol control means 62 for updating to the normal symbol of the temporary stop after updating the normal symbol or displaying the multi-value symbol including the value equivalent to the normal symbol of the temporary stop temporarily. With The multi-value symbols are configured to be displayed across a plurality of the symbol display portions 27a to 27c. It is a thing.
[0007]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1-8 has illustrated 1st Embodiment which employ | adopted this invention for the pachinko machine. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a gaming machine main body, which includes a rectangular frame-shaped outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 pivotally attached to the outer frame 2 so as to be freely opened and closed. A game board 4 is detachably attached to the front frame 3 in correspondence with the window hole from the back side, and a glass door 5 and a front plate pivotably attached to the front frame 3 on the front side of the game board 4. 6 are arranged. The front plate 6 is equipped with an upper plate 7 for storing a game ball for launch. A lower plate 8 for storing surplus spheres and a firing handle 10 for the launching means 9 are provided at the lower part of the front frame 3.
[0008]
As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 4 is provided with a guide rail 11 for guiding a game ball fired from the launching means 9 in an annular shape, and a liquid crystal display is provided in the game area 12 inside the guide rail 11. Various game parts such as means 13, first symbol display means 14, second symbol display means 15, first symbol start means 16, second symbol start means 17, variable winning means 18, and normal winning means 19 to 21 are arranged. ing.
[0009]
The liquid crystal display means 13 includes a display case 22 attached to the game board 4 from the front side, and a liquid crystal display unit 23 arranged at the approximate center of the display case 22. A symbol display means 14 is provided. The liquid crystal display unit 23 constitutes the second symbol display means 15 and can display a normal demo image, other game images, and the like to the player.
[0010]
The first symbol display means 14 can variably display one or more, for example, one first symbol, on the condition that the first symbol starting means 16 comprising a passing gate or the like detects a game ball. The first symbol is changed and stopped for a predetermined time by random number control or the like.
[0011]
The first symbol fluctuates by scrolling in the up-down direction or the left-right direction, and stops in a predetermined mode (a predetermined type of symbol) or a non-predetermined mode after the change. For the first symbol, a numeric symbol, alphabet symbol, character symbol, and other appropriate gaming symbols can be used. In this embodiment, numeric symbols from 0 to 9 are used.
[0012]
The first symbol display means 14 is constituted by, for example, a plurality of, for example, two lamps corresponding to hit and miss, and these lamps are changed, for example, by alternately lighting them so that the hit side lamps are lit. You may make it stop in either the aspect and the non-predetermined aspect which lights the lamp | ramp on the off side.
[0013]
The second symbol starting means 17 is composed of a variable actuated electric tulip or the like having a pair of left and right opening and closing claws 17a that can be freely opened and closed, and the first symbol after the variation of the first symbol display means 14 is in a predetermined mode. In this case, the pair of opening / closing claws 17a are operated in the open state for a predetermined time.
[0014]
As shown in FIG. 3, the second symbol display means 15 has a plurality of, for example, three symbol display portions 27 a to 27 c in the left-right direction, and each of the symbol display portions 27 a to 27 c has one second symbol. (Game symbols) 28a to 28c can be displayed in a variable manner.
[0015]
Each of the second symbols 28a to 28c fluctuates for a predetermined time with a predetermined fluctuation pattern selected by random number lottery, such as scrolling up and down, for example, on condition that the second symbol starting means 17 detects a game ball, It stops in a predetermined order such as left, right, middle, etc. so as to be in a specific mode (a combination of predetermined symbols such as all being the same type of symbols) or a non-specific mode.
[0016]
Each of the second symbols 28a to 28c includes a plurality of types of normal symbols each having a single value, and one or a plurality of multi-value symbols having a value equivalent to two or more of the normal symbols. A plurality of normal symbols and multi-value symbols are displayed in a variable manner so as to appear in a predetermined order for each of the symbol display portions 27a to 27c.
[0017]
For the second symbols 28a to 28c, a numerical symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other appropriate symbols can be used. In this embodiment, ten kinds of numerical symbols from “0” to “9” as normal symbols, and “0, 1”, “1, 2”, “2, 3”, “3,4” as multi-value symbols. ”,“ 4, 5 ”,“ 5, 6 ”,“ 6, 7 ”,“ 7, 8 ”,“ 8, 9 ”,“ 9, 0 ”,“ odd ”,“ even ” Shall. Of the 12 types of multi-value symbols, two types of “odd” and “even” are distinguished as special multi-value symbols, and the other 10 types are classified as ordinary multi-value symbols.
[0018]
Note that the ordinary multi-value symbol, for example, “0, 1” has the same value as the two types of normal symbols “0” and “1”, and the second symbol 28a is the multi-value symbol “0, 1”. In the case of stopping at “1”, it becomes a specific mode if the remaining second symbols 28 b and 28 c are aligned with either “0” or “1” normal symbols. Similarly, a special multi-value symbol, for example, “odd number” has the same value as five types of normal symbols “1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9” consisting of odd number symbols. When the second symbol 28a stops at this multi-value symbol “odd”, the second symbol 28b, 28c becomes a specific mode if the second symbols 28b, 28c are aligned with odd regular symbols.
[0019]
As described above, the multi-value symbols of the present embodiment directly display which normal symbols have the same value as the normal symbols.
[0020]
The second symbols 28a to 28c are set with one or more types of specific symbols and non-specific symbols depending on the type, and among the ten normal symbols from 0 to 9, odd symbols are specified symbols. Even-numbered symbols are non-specific symbols. Note that multi-value symbols other than “odd” and “even” have the value of both odd symbols and even symbols, so the specific symbols and non-specific symbols are related to other second symbols. Either one is selected.
[0021]
The variation patterns of the second symbols 28a to 28c, as shown in part in FIG. 4, are roughly divided into a variation pattern A without reach, a first reach deviation variation pattern B, a first reach big hit variation pattern C, a second There are many types of variation patterns A to E such as a reach deviation variation pattern D, a second reach jackpot variation pattern E,.
[0022]
The non-reach variation pattern A is a variation pattern that does not pass through the reach state, and is selected when the second symbols 28a to 28c are in a non-specific manner (displacement). The first and second reach deviation variation patterns B and D are variation patterns that pass through and reach the reach state, and are selected when the second symbols 28a to 28c are in a non-specific manner, and reach the predetermined symbol. After the occurrence of the non-specific mode, the remaining second symbol temporarily stops at a symbol different from the reach symbol.
[0023]
The first and second reach jackpot variation patterns C and E are variation patterns that reach the jackpot through the reach state, and are selected when the second symbols 28a to 28c are in a specific mode, and the reach state is determined with a predetermined symbol. After the occurrence, the remaining second symbols are temporarily stopped at the same symbols as the reach symbols, and all the second symbols are re-variable to be stopped and fixed in a predetermined specific manner.
[0024]
In addition, each variation pattern A to E is a temporary Stop The pattern is further subdivided according to the type of multi-value symbol (special multi-value symbol or ordinary multi-value symbol), temporary stop display position of multi-value symbol, etc. Three types of A1 to A3 and reach variation patterns B to E are classified into seven types such as B1 to B7, C1 to C7, etc. (hereinafter referred to as small classification variation patterns).
[0025]
Among the small-class variation patterns A1 to A3 corresponding to the non-reach variation pattern A, A1 and A2 temporarily stop displaying the ordinary multi-value symbols in the left second symbol 28a and the right second symbol 28c, respectively. Temporary stop display with multi-value symbols is not performed.
[0026]
Of the small-class variation patterns B1 to B7 corresponding to the first reach deviation variation pattern B, B1 to B3 are normal in the left second symbol 28a, the right second symbol 28c, and the central second symbol 28b, respectively. Multi-value symbols are temporarily stopped, B4 to B6 are temporarily stopped and special multi-value symbols are temporarily displayed in the second symbol 28a on the left, the second symbol 28c on the right, and the second symbol 28b in the center. B7 is a multi-value symbol. The temporary stop display at is not performed. Sub-class fluctuation patterns C1 to C7, D1 to D7, and E1 to E7 corresponding to the fluctuation patterns C to E are the same as the fluctuation patterns B1 to B7.
[0027]
Note that the variation patterns B4 to B6, C4 to C6, D4 to D6, and E4 to E6 displaying special multi-value symbols are distinguished from other variation patterns as special variation patterns.
[0028]
The variable winning means 18 is a variable actuating type provided with an opening / closing plate 18a that opens and closes around the horizontal axis on the lower side, and the second symbols 28a to 28c after the variation of the second symbol display means 15 are in a specific mode. On the basis of this, when the first profit state occurs, the opening / closing plate 18a is opened to the front side for a predetermined time, and the game ball that has dropped thereon is awarded to the inside.
[0029]
The variable winning means 18 is divided into a plurality of passages such as three on the inner side, and a part of the passages is a specific area 31. The first profit state is continued on condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 31.
[0030]
The variable winning means 18 receives a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls in the variable winning means 18 until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the opening or until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. The opening / closing plate 18a is closed on the condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 31, and the opening / closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).
[0031]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram for control. In FIG. 5, 32 is a main control board, and this main control board 32 is the back side of the back cover which covers the liquid crystal display means 13 mounted on the game area 12 side and a plurality of other gaming parts collectively from the back side. Etc., such as the front frame 3 and the game board 4 are housed in a board case that is detachably mounted at appropriate locations on the back side of the gaming machine main body 1. Reference numeral 33 denotes a symbol control board. The symbol control board 33 is attached to a substrate case which is detachably attached to an appropriate place on the back side of the gaming machine body 1 including the front frame 3 and the game board 4 such as the back side of the liquid crystal display means 13. It is stored.
[0032]
The main control board 32 mainly performs control related to the game operation on the game board 4 side, and is configured by a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. The first random number lottery means 41, the first determination means 42, Opening / closing control means 43, second random number lottery means 44, second determination means 45, first profit state generation means 46, stop symbol form selection means 47, major classification variation pattern selection means 48, second profit state generation means 49, second 2 Profit state ending means 50, control command transmitting means 51 and the like are provided.
[0033]
The first random number lottery means 41 generates, for example, 10 random numbers from 0 to 9 when the probability that the first symbol after fluctuation is in a predetermined mode is 1/10, for example, a predetermined number according to the probability. The random number value is generated and one of the random number values is extracted on condition that the first symbol starting means 16 detects the game ball.
[0034]
Based on the random number value extracted by the first random number lottery means 41, the first determination means 42 determines whether or not the changed first symbol is to be in a predetermined mode, that is, whether the second symbol starter 17 is in an open state. Whether the extracted random number value extracted by the first random number lottery means 41 is a predetermined mode determination value, and when the lottery random number value is a predetermined mode determination value, Judgment output is output.
[0035]
When the determination result of the first determination unit 42 is the predetermined mode determination, the opening / closing control unit 43 determines that the second symbol starting unit 17 is based on the fact that the first symbol after the change of the first symbol display unit 14 is in the predetermined mode. The opening / closing claw 17a is opened for a predetermined time.
[0036]
The second random number lottery means 44 generates 360 random values from 0 to 359 when the probability that the second symbols 28a to 28c after the change become a specific mode is 1/360, for example, according to the probability. A predetermined number of random numbers are generated, and any random number is extracted on condition that the second symbol starting means 17 detects a game ball.
[0037]
The second determination means 45 determines whether or not the second symbols 28a to 28c after the change are in a specific mode based on the random number value extracted by the second random number lottery means 44, that is, whether or not to generate the first profit state. It is determined whether or not the extracted random number value extracted by the second random number lottery means 44 is a specific mode determination value. When the extracted random number value is a specific mode determination value, a specific mode (first (Profit status occurrence) judgment output.
[0038]
When the determination result of the second determination means 45 is the specific mode determination, the first profit state generation means 46 indicates that the second symbols 28a to 28c after the fluctuation of the second symbol display means 15 are “7, 7, 7”, etc. It is for generating the 1st profit state advantageous to a player based on becoming this specific mode.
[0039]
The first profit state generating means 46 opens the opening / closing plate 18a of the variable winning means 18 after the second symbols 28a to 28c after the change of the second symbol display means 15 are in a specific mode, and the opening / closing plate 18a When a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the opening, or when a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls have won the variable winning means 18 until the predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), the opening / closing plate 18a is closed. Further, the opening / closing operation (first profit state) is continued up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) on condition that the winning game ball passes through the specific area 31.
[0040]
The stop symbol mode selection means 47 is for selecting the second symbol stop symbol mode after the change, and when the determination result of the second determination means 45 is a specific mode determination, one of a plurality of types of specific modes is selected. When the determination result of the second determination means 45 is other than the specific mode determination, one of a plurality of non-specific modes is selected by random lottery. Note that the stop symbol pattern selected by the stop symbol pattern selecting means 47 does not include multi-value symbols, and all normal symbols are selected.
[0041]
Based on at least one of the determination result of the second determination unit 45 and the selection result of the stop symbol mode selection unit 47, the large classification variation pattern selection unit 48 includes a plurality of large classification variation patterns A to E, etc. If the determination result of the second determination means 45 is the specific mode determination, the second symbols 28a to 28c after the change may be in the specific mode. Any one of a plurality of types of variation patterns C, E, etc. is selected by random lottery or the like at the time of non-specific mode determination.
[0042]
The second profit state generating means 49 is for generating a second profit state that is advantageous to the player after the end of the first profit state (or after the occurrence), and is constituted by the probability changing means 52. . The probability changing means 52 is the first on condition that the second determining means 45 determines that the second design 28a-28c after the change is in a specific mode based on a specific symbol (for example, an odd number symbol). After the profit state ends, the probability that the second symbols 28a to 28c are in a specific mode is changed from a normal probability state (for example, a low probability of 1/360) to a high probability state (for example, about 1/50). is there. The probability changing unit 52 increases the number of specific mode determination values of the second determination unit 45 in the high probability state to increase the occurrence probability of the specific mode.
[0043]
The second profit state ending means 50 is for ending the second profit state generated by the second profit state generating means 49, and is constituted by a probability return means 53. When the second symbols 28a to 28c become a specific mode and the next first profit state occurs or the second symbols 28a to 28c have fluctuated a predetermined number of times so far, By reducing the number of specific mode determination values of the second determination means 45 to the number of normal probabilities, the occurrence probability of the specific mode is returned from the high probability to the normal probability (low probability) and the second profit state is terminated. It has become.
[0044]
The control command transmitting means 51 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to the symbol control board 33 side by one-way communication to give a control command. When the first symbol starting means 16 detects a game ball, A function of transmitting a stop symbol command or the like of the first symbol to the symbol control board 33 side based on the determination result of the first determination unit 42, a second determination unit when the second symbol starting unit 17 detects a game ball Based on the determination result of 45, the second symbol patterns 28a to 28c based on the stop symbol pattern selected by the stop symbol pattern selector 47, such as the large variable patterns A to E selected by the large symbol pattern change selector 48. The function of transmitting the fluctuation pattern command, stop symbol command, stop command, etc. to the symbol control board 33 side is provided.
[0045]
The symbol control board 33 is for performing display control of the first symbol display means 14 and the second symbol display means 15, and includes a first symbol control means 61, a second symbol control means 62, and the like.
[0046]
The first symbol control means 61 performs display control of the first symbol display means 14 and is based on a command from the control command transmission means 51 on condition that the first symbol start means 16 detects a game ball. The first symbol of the first symbol display means 14 is fluctuated for a predetermined time, and the determination result of the first determination means 42 is a predetermined mode such as “7” when the predetermined mode is determined, and is a non-predetermined mode otherwise. The first symbol is stopped.
[0047]
The second symbol control means 62 controls the display of the second symbol display means 15, and is based on the command from the control command transmission means 51 on condition that the second symbol start means 17 detects a game ball. The second symbols 28a to 28c of the second symbol display means 15 are varied for a predetermined time with predetermined variation patterns A, B1 to B7, etc., and the determination result of the second determination means 45 is a specific mode when the specific mode is determined, At other times, the second symbols 28a to 28c are stopped in a non-specific manner. The variation pattern storage means 63, the small classification variation pattern selection means 64, the temporary stop symbol selection means 65a, and the multi-value symbol selection means 65b, symbol display control means 66, and the like.
[0048]
The variation pattern storage means 63 stores in advance a plurality of variation pattern data respectively corresponding to the small-class variation patterns A1 to A3, B1 to B7, C1 to C7, D1 to D7, and E1 to E7.
[0049]
The small classification variation pattern selection means 64 corresponds to the large classification variation patterns A1 to E selected by the large classification variation pattern selection means 48, and the small classification variation patterns A1 to E1 corresponding to the variation patterns A to E or the like. This is for selecting any one of A3, B1 to B7, and the like, and includes a first lottery means 68, a second lottery means 69, a third lottery means 70 and the like. The first lottery means 68 selects whether or not the multi-value symbols are temporarily stopped by random lottery.
[0050]
The second lottery means 69 selects the type of multi-value symbol to be temporarily displayed. When the first lottery means 68 is selected to have a temporary stop at the multi-value symbol, the normal multi-value symbol and the special multi-value symbol are selected. Either one of the symbols is selected by random number lottery. However, in the present embodiment, since the special multi-value symbol is not selected for the large classification variation pattern A, the second lottery means 69 does not operate for the large classification variation pattern A or is normal. Only multi-value symbols are selected.
[0051]
The third lottery means 70 selects the temporary display position of the multi-value symbol. When the first lottery means 68 selects the temporary stop with the multi-value symbol, the left (second symbol 28a), the right Either (second symbol 28c) or the center (second symbol 28b) is selected by random number lottery. However, in the present embodiment, since the central second symbol 28b is not selected for the large classification variation pattern A, the third lottery means 70 is left (the second symbol for the large classification variation pattern A). 28a) or right (second pattern 28c) is selected.
[0052]
The small classification variation pattern selection means 64 is based on the lottery results of the first to third lottery means 68 to 70, and corresponds to the large classification variation patterns A to E selected by the large classification variation pattern selection means 48. Any one of classification variation patterns A1 to A3, B1 to B7, etc. is selected. For example, the first reach deviation variation pattern B is selected by the large classification variation pattern selection means 48, the presence of temporary stop at the multi-value symbol is selected by the first lottery means 68, and the special multi-value symbol is selected by the second lottery means 69. When the left second symbol 28a is selected by the third lottery means 70, the small variation pattern B4 is selected.
[0053]
In the first to third lottery means 68 to 70, each of the small classification variation patterns A1 to A3, B1 to B7, etc. is selected for each of the large classification variation patterns A to E at the selection rates shown in FIG. Thus, the lottery probability is set. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, the selection rates of the special variation patterns B4 to B6 and D4 to D6 are higher than the selection rates of the other variation patterns for the large classification variation patterns B and D corresponding to the deviation. On the contrary, for the large classification variation patterns C and E corresponding to the jackpot, the selection rates of the special variation patterns B4 to B6 and D4 to D6 are higher than the selection rates of the other variation patterns. It is set to be.
[0054]
That is, when the second random number lottery means 44 draws the operation of the first profit state generating means 46, the small classification fluctuation pattern selection means 64 has a higher probability that the special fluctuation patterns B4 to B6 etc. are higher than the other fluctuation patterns. It comes to choose with.
[0055]
Further, the small classification variation pattern selection means 64 does not select the special variation patterns B4 to b6, C4 to C6, etc. for temporarily stopping and displaying the special multi-value symbols during the occurrence of the second profit state.
[0056]
The temporary stop symbol selecting means 65a selects the temporary stop symbol before the re-variation in the symbol variation of the second symbols 28a to 28c when the determination result of the second determining means 45 is the specific mode determination. Regardless of the stop symbol selected by the symbol pattern selection means 47, one normal symbol is selected by random number lottery.
[0057]
The multi-value symbol selection means 65b is the sub-variable variation pattern selection means 64, and when the variation patterns A1, A2, B1 to B6 etc. for temporarily stopping display of the multi-value symbols are selected, Select the type. The multi-value symbol selecting unit 65b includes a value equivalent to the temporary stop symbol (normal symbol) selected by the temporary stop symbol selecting unit 65a when the determination result of the second determining unit 45 is the specific mode determination. If one of the multi-value symbols is selected and the determination result of the second determination means 45 is a non-specific aspect determination, the normal symbol constituting the stop symbol aspect selected by the stop symbol aspect selection means 47 Among the normal symbols corresponding to the temporary stop display positions of the multi-value symbols defined in the variation patterns A1, A2, B1 to B6, etc. selected by the small classification variation pattern selection means 64. One of the multi-value symbols including the equivalent value is selected. In addition, when the determination result of the 2nd determination means 45 is non-specific aspect determination, what the final stop symbol aspect becomes a non-specific aspect is selected.
[0058]
For example, the determination result of the second determination unit 45 is the non-specific mode determination, the stop symbol mode selection unit 47 selects the stop symbol mode “6, 7, 6”, and the small classification variation pattern selection unit 64 selects the variation pattern B3. Is selected, the normal multi-value symbols “6, 7”, “7, 8” including the same value as the central normal symbol “7” constituting the stop symbol mode “6, 7, 6” are displayed. One of them is selected. Here, when the ordinary multi-value symbol “6, 7” is selected, the specific mode of “6, 6, 6” is finally determined and does not match the determination result of the non-specific mode in the second determination unit 45. In this case, “7, 8” is selected.
[0059]
Further, for example, the determination result of the second determination unit 45 is the specific mode determination, the variation pattern C5 is selected by the small classification variation pattern selection unit 64, and the temporary stop symbol “5/5/5” is selected by the temporary stop symbol selection unit 65a. Is selected, a special multi-value symbol “odd” including a value equivalent to the temporary stop symbol (normal symbol) is selected.
[0060]
The symbol display control means 66 is the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol pattern selection unit 47, the temporary stop symbol selected by the temporary stop symbol selection unit 65a, and the multi-value symbol selected by the multi-value symbol selection unit 65b. And the second symbols 28a to 28c are variably displayed on the second symbol display means 15 based on the variation patterns A1 to A3, B1 to B7, etc. selected by the small classification variation pattern selection means 64. The display control means 71, the symbol update means 72, the production | presentation means 73, etc. are provided.
[0061]
The variation display control means 71 controls the symbol variation display of the second symbol display means 15, and the second symbol display means according to the variation patterns A1 to A3, B1 to B7 etc. selected by the small classification variation pattern selection means 64. 15, the second symbols 28 a to 28 c are variably displayed, and stopped in the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selecting means 47.
[0062]
The symbol updating means 72 displays the multi-value symbols temporarily stopped during the symbol variation under the control of the variation display control means 71 at a predetermined timing after the temporary stop display, out of the normal symbols corresponding to the multi-value symbols. One, i.e., when the determination result of the second determination means 45 is a non-specific aspect determination, when the determination result of the second determination means 45 is a specific aspect determination, the normal symbol selected by the stop symbol aspect selection means 47 Is updated and displayed on the temporary stop symbol (normal symbol) selected by the temporary stop symbol selection means 65a, and the second symbol is displayed according to the variation patterns A1, A2, B1 to B6, etc. for temporarily stopping display of the multi-value symbols. It operates when variably displaying 28a to 28c.
[0063]
The production means 73 changes the background color of the second symbol display means 15 in accordance with the fluctuation pattern selected by the small classification fluctuation pattern selection means 64, and the special fluctuation patterns B4 to B6 are changed by the small classification fluctuation pattern selection means 64. , C4 to C6, etc., the background color of the second symbol display means 15 is changed to a color (for example, red) different from the normal (for example, white). The effect produced by the effect means 73 may be one that changes the background color of the second symbol display means 15, changes the type of the background image, or displays a predetermined image such as a character or a balloon.
[0064]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine will be described. When a game ball is fired by the launching means 9 during a game, the game ball enters the game area 12 through the guide rail 11 and then wins the normal winning means 19 to 21 while dropping in the game area 12. Then, it falls downward while passing through the first symbol starting means 16. When the game ball passes through the first symbol starting means 16, the first random number lottery means 41 extracts the generated random number value, and the first determining means 42 determines whether or not it is a predetermined mode from the extracted random number value. Based on the result, a stop symbol command or the like of the first symbol is transmitted from the control command transmitting means 51 to the symbol control board 33 side.
[0065]
When the determination result of the first determination unit 42 is the predetermined mode determination, the first symbol of the first symbol display unit 14 is changed for a predetermined time by the control of the first symbol control unit 61 on the symbol control board 33 side in a predetermined mode. Stop. Under the control of the opening / closing control means 43, the opening / closing claw 17a of the second symbol starting means 17 is opened for a predetermined time, so that a game ball can easily win the second symbol starting means 17. In addition, if the determination result of the 1st determination means 42 is other than a predetermined mode determination, the 1st symbol after a change will stop in a non-predetermined mode.
[0066]
When the opening / closing claw 17a of the second symbol starting means 17 is released and a game ball is won, and when the second symbol starting means 17 detects the gaming ball, the second random number lottery means 44 extracts the generated random number value, The determination means 45 determines whether or not the specific pattern is based on the lottery random number value, and the stop symbol pattern selection unit 47 selects the stop symbol pattern after the fluctuation of the second symbols 28a to 28c according to the determination result. 2 Based on at least one of the determination result of the determination unit 45 and the selection result of the stop symbol mode selection unit 47, the large classification variation pattern selection unit 48 selects any one of the large classification variation patterns A to E.
[0067]
Then, the control command transmission means 51 transmits the variation pattern command, stop symbol command, and stop command of the second symbols 28a to 28c to the symbol control board 33 side by one-way communication, and the variation and stop of the second symbols 28a to 28c. Etc.
[0068]
The second symbol control means 62 analyzes each command from the control command transmission means 51, and the minor classification fluctuation pattern selection means 64 converts the major classification fluctuation patterns A to E selected by the major classification fluctuation pattern selection means 48. One of the corresponding small classification variation patterns A1 to A3, B1 to B7, and the like is selected based on random lottery by the first to third lottery means 68 to 70.
[0069]
When the determination result of the second determination unit 45 is the specific mode determination, the temporary stop symbol selection unit 65a selects a plurality of normal stop symbols before re-variation in the symbol variations of the second symbols 28a to 28c. Select from the designs.
[0070]
Then, when the change patterns A1, A2, B1 to B6, etc. for temporarily stopping and displaying the multi-value symbols are selected in the small classification variation pattern selecting means 64, the multi-value symbol selecting means 65b displays the temporary stop display. Select the type of value symbol. That is, when the determination result of the second determination unit 45 is the specific mode determination, among the multi-value symbols including the same value as the temporary stop symbol (normal symbol) selected by the temporary stop symbol selection unit 65a. For one, if the determination result of the second determination means 45 is non-specific aspect determination, the small classification variation pattern is selected from the normal symbols constituting the stop symbol aspect selected by the stop symbol aspect selection means 47. A multi-value symbol including a value equivalent to the normal symbol based on the normal symbol corresponding to the temporary stop display position of the multi-value symbol defined in the variation patterns A1, A2, B1 to B6 selected by the means 64 Select one of these.
[0071]
Thereafter, the fluctuation display control means 71 displays the second symbols 28a to 28c on the second symbol display means 15 in accordance with the fluctuation patterns A1 to A3, B1 to B7, etc. selected by the small classification fluctuation pattern selection means 64. Then, stop display is performed in the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selection means 47.
[0072]
At this time, in the case where the effect unit 73 performs the variable display based on the special variation patterns B4 to B6, C4 to C6, etc., the background color of “red” is displayed on the second symbol display unit 15 and based on the other variation patterns. In the case of variable display, a normal “white” background color is displayed.
[0073]
When the multi-value symbol is displayed temporarily, the symbol update unit 72 updates the multi-value symbol to one of the corresponding normal symbols at a predetermined timing after the temporary stop display. To do. That is, when the determination result of the second determination unit 45 is the non-specific mode determination, the multi-value symbol is changed to the normal symbol selected by the stop symbol mode selection unit 47, and the determination result of the second determination unit 45 is the specific mode determination. In this case, the multi-value symbol is updated to the temporary stop symbol (normal symbol) selected by the temporary stop symbol selection means 65a.
[0074]
A specific example of variation of the second symbol will be described. For example, the determination result of the second determination unit 45 becomes the non-specific mode determination, and the stop symbol mode selection unit 47 selects the stop symbol mode “6, 7, 6”. When the first reach variation pattern B is selected by the large classification variation pattern selection means 48 and the variation pattern B1 is selected by the small classification variation pattern selection means 64, the multi-value symbol selection means 65b causes the stop symbol form “ One of the normal multi-value symbols “5, 6”, “6, 7” including the same value as the second symbol “6” on the left that constitutes “6, 7, 6”, for example, “5, 6” Selected.
[0075]
Then, in a state where the background color is displayed as “white” by the rendering means 73, the fluctuation display control means 71 starts the fluctuation of the second symbols 28a to 28c according to the fluctuation pattern B1 (FIG. 6 (a)). When the second symbol 28a is “5, 6” and the right second symbol 28c is “6”, the temporary stop is sequentially performed (FIGS. 6B and 6C). Thereafter, before the central second symbol 28b is temporarily stopped, the symbol update means 72 updates the normal multi-value symbol “5, 6” to the normal symbol “6” and the reach state occurs (FIG. 6 ( d)), the second design 28b in the center is temporarily stopped at “7”, and the non-specific mode is determined (FIG. 6 (e)).
[0076]
Further, for example, the determination result of the second determination unit 45 becomes the specific mode determination, the stop symbol mode selection unit 47 selects the stop symbol mode “7, 7, 7”, and the large classification variation pattern selection unit 48 selects the first reach big hit. When the variation pattern C is selected, the variation pattern C5 is selected by the small classification variation pattern selection unit 64, and the temporary stop symbol “6” is selected by the temporary stop symbol selection unit 65a, the multi-value symbol selection unit 65b Then, the special multi-value symbol “even” including the value equivalent to the temporary stop symbol “6” is selected.
[0077]
Then, in a state where the background color is displayed in “red” corresponding to the special variation pattern by the rendering unit 73, the variation display control unit 71 starts variation of the second symbols 28a to 28c according to the variation pattern C5 (FIG. 7 ( a)) When the left second symbol 28a is “6” and the right second symbol 28c is “even”, temporary stop is sequentially performed (FIGS. 7B and 7C). Thereafter, before the central second symbol 28b temporarily stops, the symbol updating means 72 updates and displays the special multi-value symbol “even” as the normal symbol “6” (FIG. 7 (d)). Furthermore, after the second symbol 28b in the center temporarily stops at “6” (FIG. 7E), all symbols re-variate and stop at “7, 7 and 7”, and the specific mode is determined (FIG. 7). 7 (f), (g)).
[0078]
Further, for example, the determination result of the second determination unit 45 becomes the specific mode determination, the stop symbol mode selection unit 47 selects the stop symbol mode “7, 7, 7”, and the large classification variation pattern selection unit 48 selects the second reach big hit. When the variation pattern E is selected, the variation pattern E6 is selected by the small classification variation pattern selection means 64, and the temporary stop symbol “7” is selected by the temporary stop symbol selection means 65a, the multi-value symbol selection means 65b Then, the special multi-value symbol “odd” including the value equivalent to the temporary stop symbol mode “7” is selected.
[0079]
Then, in the state where the background color is displayed in “red” corresponding to the special variation pattern by the rendering unit 73, the variation display control unit 71 starts the variation of the second symbols 28a to 28c according to the variation pattern E6 (FIG. 8 ( a)) When the left second symbol 28a is "7" and the right second symbol 28c is "7", a temporary stop is sequentially generated and a reach state is generated (FIGS. 8B and 8C). Then, after the second symbol 28b at the center temporarily stops at “odd number” (FIG. 8D), the special multi-value symbol “odd” is updated and displayed as the normal symbol “7” by the symbol updating means 72 ( FIG. 8 (e)). After that, all symbols are changed again and stopped at “7, 7, 7”, and the specific mode is determined (FIGS. 8F and 8G).
[0080]
Thus, by temporarily stopping any of the second symbols 28a to 28c with a multi-value symbol, it can be produced as if the degree of expectation that is apparently a specific mode is increased. The game can be enjoyed while raising the expectation for establishment.
[0081]
In addition, when the second symbols 28a to 28c are variably displayed in the special variation pattern, the probability of becoming a specific mode is set higher than in the case of variably displaying the other variation patterns. When the special multi-valued symbol such as “even” is temporarily stopped and displayed, the player can play the game happily while raising the expectation for establishment of the specific mode as compared to the other cases.
[0082]
Furthermore, when the second symbols 28a to 28c are variably displayed in the special variation pattern, the background color is displayed in “red” which is different from the normal color. It can be easily recognized whether or not.
[0083]
When the second symbols 28a to 28c after the change are in a specific mode (FIG. 8 (g) and the like), the first profit state generating means 46 is operated thereafter to generate the first profit state, and the variable winning means 18 is opened and closed. The plate 18a opens to the front side. If a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the release or the predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the variable winning means 18 until the predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. At that time, the opening / closing plate 18a is closed. When the winning game ball passes through the specific area 31, the opening / closing plate 18a is opened again, and the opening / closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).
[0084]
For this reason, if the first profit state occurs, there is a possibility that a large number of game balls will win the variable winning means 18, and the player can receive payout of the prize balls according to the number of winning balls. You can enjoy the benefits.
[0085]
And when the 1st profit state is complete | finished, the 2nd symbols 28a-28c resulting from generation | occurrence | production of a 1st profit state are the specific aspects (for example, "7 * 7 * 7") in a specific pattern (for example, an odd number symbol). If there is, the probability changing means 52 of the second profit state generating means 49 is activated to change the occurrence probability of the specific mode from the normal probability to the high probability. Thereafter, since the second determination means 45 determines whether or not to set the specific mode in a high probability state, the possibility that the second symbols 28a to 28c after the change will be the specific mode becomes very high, and the player You can play the game in an advantageous state.
[0086]
Further, during the occurrence of the second profit state, the small classification variation pattern selection means 64 of the second symbol control means 62 selects special variation patterns B4 to b6, C4 to C6, etc. for temporarily stopping and displaying special multi-value symbols. It is supposed not to.
[0087]
After the second profit state occurs, if the second symbol becomes a specific mode and the next first profit state occurs, or if the second symbols 28a to 28c fluctuate a predetermined number of times so far, the second profit state The probability return means 53 of the end means 50 is operated to return the occurrence probability of the specific mode from the high probability to the normal probability (low probability), and the second profit state is ended.
[0088]
As described above, in this embodiment, a plurality of types of game symbols 28a to 28c are a plurality of types of normal symbols “0”, “1”, “2”, etc. each having a single value, and these normal symbols. 1 or a plurality of multi-value symbols “0, 1”, “1, 2”, “odd”, etc. having a value equivalent to a predetermined two or more of them. Since the multi-value symbol that is stopped and displayed is updated to one of the normal symbols corresponding to the multi-value symbol, anyone can intuitively determine which symbol pattern is finally confirmed, It is possible to enjoy and enjoy the game while easily understanding the game state, despite the fact that the symbol variation using the multi-value symbols that can widen the production is performed.
[0089]
In addition, a plurality of multi-value symbols, a normal symbol updated from a predetermined multi-value symbol, for example, “0, 1”, and a normal symbol updated from another predetermined multi-value symbol, for example, “3,4” Since the symbols are different, it is possible to produce a variety of symbol variation effects.
[0090]
The main control board 32 provided with the second random number lottery means 44 for lottering whether or not to operate the first profit state generating means 46, and the second symbols 28a to 28c including information such as the presence / absence of display of multi-value symbols. Since the symbol control board 33 provided with the fluctuation pattern storage means 63 for storing the fluctuation pattern is configured as a separate board, the control load can be distributed, and the parts can be shared and recyclable for each model. Various effects such as improvement and reduction of parts replacement cost can be expected.
[0091]
When the second random number lottery means 44 lotteries the operation of the first profit state generating means 46, the small classification fluctuation pattern selection means 64 displays a special fluctuation that displays a special multi-value symbol “even” among the multi-value symbols. Since the pattern is configured to be selected with a higher probability than other variation patterns, the player can predict the possibility of occurrence of the first profit state by the type of multi-valued symbols, and has an interest in the game. Can be increased.
[0092]
Further, since the background color of the second symbols 28a to 28c is made different from the normal by the effect means 73 based on the selection of the special change pattern by the small classification change pattern selection means 64, the player It can be easily recognized whether or not the pattern is a special variation pattern based on the difference in the background color.
[0093]
Since the small classification variation pattern selection means 64 does not select the special variation pattern during the occurrence of the second profit state, it is possible to change the effect of the symbol variation due to the multi-value symbol depending on the gaming state. The effect of multivalued symbols can be further enhanced.
[0094]
9 to 11 illustrate the second embodiment of the present invention, and show an example in which a plurality of different values are selectively given to one multi-value symbol.
[0095]
In this embodiment, the same 10 types as the first embodiment are provided as ordinary multi-value symbols, and one type of “W” is provided as a special multi-value symbol. The special multi-value symbol “W” has a plurality of different values, for example, “1, 3, 5”, “5, 7, 9”, “0, 2, 4”, “4, 6, 8”, “0”. , 2, 4, 6, 8 ”,“ 1, 3, 5, 7, 9 ”, and“ ALL ”are selectively given. “ALL” has the same value as all normal symbols.
[0096]
As shown in FIG. 9, the control system according to the present embodiment includes, on the symbol control board 33 side, multi-value symbol selection means 65b 'instead of the multi-value symbol selection means 65b in the first embodiment, and further displays symbols. The control means 66 is newly provided with a symbol value display means 74.
[0097]
The multi-value symbol selection means 65b 'displays the multi-value symbol that is temporarily stopped when the change pattern A1, A2, B1-B6, etc. for temporarily stopping display of the multi-value symbol is selected by the small classification variation pattern selection means 64. Variation patterns A1, A2, B1 to B6 selected by the small classification variation pattern selection unit 64 among the normal symbols constituting the stop symbol mode selected by the stop symbol mode selection unit 47, etc. Based on the normal symbol corresponding to the stop display position of the multi-value symbol stipulated in 1), one of ten ordinary multi-value symbols including the same value as the normal symbol, or the special multi-value symbol “W” One of the seven types of values “” is selected. In addition, when the determination result of the 2nd determination means 45 is non-specific aspect determination, what the final stop symbol aspect becomes a non-specific aspect is selected.
[0098]
For example, when the stop symbol pattern selection unit 47 selects the stop symbol pattern “6, 7, 6” and the small classification variation pattern selection unit 64 selects the variation pattern B6, the stop symbol pattern “6, 7, One of “1, 3, 5, 7, 9”, “5, 7, 9”, and “ALL” including the same value as the central normal symbol “7” constituting “6” is selected. Here, when the value “ALL” is selected, the value is finally determined in the specific mode “6, 6, 6” and does not match the determination result of the non-specific mode in the second determination unit 45. In this case, any one of “1, 3, 5, 7, 9” and “5, 7, 9” is selected.
[0099]
When the symbol value display means 74 displays the second symbols 28a to 28c on the second symbol display means 15 according to the special variation patterns B4 to B6, C4 to C6, etc., the special multi-value symbol “W” is temporarily stopped. At the same time or at a predetermined timing thereafter, the value information given to the multi-value symbol “W” is displayed on the second symbol display means 15.
[0100]
The specific example of the fluctuation | variation of the 2nd symbols 28a-28c in this embodiment is demonstrated. The operation when a variation pattern other than the special variation pattern is selected is the same as that in the first embodiment, and here, the case where the special variation pattern is selected will be described.
[0101]
For example, the determination result of the second determination unit 45 is a non-specific mode determination, the stop symbol mode selection unit 47 selects the stop symbol mode “6, 3, 6”, and the large classification variation pattern selection unit 48 deviates from the first reach. When the variation pattern B is selected and the variation pattern B6 is selected by the small classification variation pattern selection means 64, the multi-value symbol selection means 65b 'causes the center of the stop symbol form "6.3.6" to be formed. Of the “1, 3, 5, 7, 9”, “1, 3, 5”, “ALL” including the same value as the second symbol “3”, the determination result of the non-specific mode in the second determination means 45 Any one of “1, 3, 5, 7, 9” and “1, 3, 5” matching the above, for example, “1, 3, 5, 7, 9” is selected.
[0102]
Then, in the state where the background color is displayed in “red” corresponding to the special variation pattern by the rendering unit 73, the variation display control unit 71 starts the variation of the second symbols 28a to 28c according to the variation pattern B6 (FIG. 10 ( a)) After both the left and right second symbols 28a, 28c are temporarily stopped at "6" and a reach state has occurred (Figs. 10 (b), (c)), the second symbol 28b in the center is special multi-value. Temporarily stops at symbol “W” (FIG. 10D). Then, after the temporary stop of the special multi-value symbol “W”, the value information given to the special multi-value symbol “W” by the symbol value display means 74 is “W = 1, 3, 5, 7, 9”. ", For example, on the upper side of the symbol display portions 27a to 27c on the second symbol display means 15 (Fig. 10 (e)).
[0103]
Thereafter, the special multi-value symbol “W” is selected by the stop symbol pattern selecting unit 47 by the symbol updating unit 72 and the normal symbol “W” is selected. 3 "Is updated and displayed, and the non-specific mode is determined (Fig. 10 (f)).
[0104]
Further, for example, the determination result of the second determination unit 45 becomes the specific mode determination, the stop symbol mode selection unit 47 selects the stop symbol mode “6, 6, 6”, and the large classification variation pattern selection unit 48 selects the second reach big hit. When the variation pattern E is selected, the variation pattern E4 is selected by the small classification variation pattern selection means 64, and the temporary stop symbol “7” is selected by the temporary stop symbol selection means 65a, the multi-value symbol selection means 65b ′ To select one of “1, 3, 5, 7, 9”, “5, 7, 9”, “ALL”, for example, “ALL”, which includes the same value as the temporary stop symbol “7”. The
[0105]
Then, in a state where the background color is displayed in “red” corresponding to the special variation pattern by the rendering unit 73, the variation display control unit 71 starts the variation of the second symbols 28a to 28c according to the variation pattern E4 (FIG. 11 ( a)) The left second symbol 28a is “W” and the right second symbol 28c is “7”, and the temporary stop is sequentially performed (FIGS. 11B and 11C).
[0106]
Then, before the central second symbol 28b is temporarily stopped, the second symbol display means such that the value information given to the special multi-value symbol “W” by the symbol value display means 74 is “W = ALL”. 15 (FIG. 11 (d)), the special multi-value symbol “W” is updated by the symbol updating means 72 to the normal symbol “7” selected by the temporary stop symbol selecting means 65a and is reached. Occurs (FIG. 11 (e)), and the central second symbol 28b is temporarily stopped at “7” (FIG. 11 (f)). After that, all symbols are changed again and stopped at “6, 6, 6”, and the specific mode is determined (FIGS. 11 (g) and (h)).
[0107]
Thus, if it is configured to selectively give a plurality of different values to one multi-value symbol, the same effect as in the first embodiment can be obtained, and the effect by the multi-value symbol can be further changed. It can be rich.
[0108]
FIGS. 12 to 14 illustrate the third embodiment of the present invention, and show an example in which a plurality of multi-value symbols can be temporarily stopped and displayed in one change of the second symbols 28a to 28c. In the present embodiment, when the second symbols 28a to 28c are temporarily stopped from the left side in the order of left, center, and right, and the same multi-value symbol is selected in two adjacent second symbols, The multi-value symbols are displayed across the two symbol display portions corresponding to the two second symbols.
[0109]
FIG. 12 shows some of the types of variation patterns in the present embodiment. There are four types of small classification variation patterns A1 to A4 for the non-reach variation pattern A, and A1 and A2 are temporary multivalue symbols in the second symbol 28a on the left and the second symbol 28c on the right, respectively. Stop display is performed, and A3 normally displays the multi-value symbol temporarily at both the left and right locations, and A3 does not perform the temporary stop display with the multi-value symbol.
[0110]
Further, 13 types of small classification variation patterns B1 to B13 are provided for the first reach deviation variation pattern B, and B1 to B3 are respectively the second symbol 28a on the left, the second symbol 28c on the right, and the center on the center. Normal multi-value symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed in the second symbol 28b, and special multi-value symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at B4 to B6 in the left and right, left and center, center and right, respectively. B7 to B9 Special multi-valued symbols are temporarily stopped and displayed at each of the left, right, and center locations, and B10 to B12 are temporarily stopped and displayed at two locations, left and right, left and center, and central and right locations, respectively. And B13 does not perform temporary stop display with multi-value symbols.
[0111]
It is assumed that 13 types of small classification variation patterns C1 to C13, D1 to D13, E1 to E13, and the like similar to the variation pattern B are set for the variation patterns C to E and the like.
[0112]
Further, in this embodiment, “even numbers” and “odd numbers” similar to those in the first embodiment are used as the special multi-value symbols, and the control system is the same as that in the first embodiment. Similar special multi-valued symbols and control systems may be used.
[0113]
The specific example of the fluctuation | variation of the 2nd symbols 28a-28c in this embodiment is demonstrated. For example, the determination result of the second determination unit 45 is a non-specific mode determination, the stop symbol mode selection unit 47 selects the stop symbol mode “6, 6. 3”, and the large classification variation pattern selection unit 48 deviates from the first reach. When the variation pattern B is selected, and the variation pattern B4 is selected by the small classification variation pattern selection means 64, the multi-value symbol selection means 65b configures the stop symbol mode “6, 6. 3” on the left side. One of the ordinary multi-value symbols “5, 6”, “6, 7” including the equivalent value to the symbol “6”, for example, “5, 6” is added to the second symbol “6” on the right. One of the ordinary multi-value symbols “2, 3”, “3,4” including the equivalent value for “3”, for example, “3,4”, is selected.
[0114]
Then, in the state where the background color is displayed as normal “white” by the rendering means 73, the fluctuation display control means 71 starts the fluctuation of the second symbols 28a to 28c according to the fluctuation pattern B4 (FIG. 13 (a)). The second second symbol 28a on the left is “5, 6”, and the second second symbol 28a is temporarily stopped at “6” (FIGS. 13B and 13C). Then, the normal multi-value symbol “5, 6” on the left side is updated and displayed on the normal symbol “6” selected by the stop symbol mode selection unit 47 by the symbol update unit 72 (FIG. 13D). . Thereafter, the right second symbol 28c temporarily stops at the normal multi-value symbol “3, 4” (FIG. 13E), and the normal symbol “3” selected by the symbol pattern selecting unit 47 by the symbol updating unit 72. And the non-specific mode is confirmed (FIG. 13 (f)).
[0115]
Further, for example, the determination result of the second determination unit 45 becomes the specific mode determination, the stop symbol mode selection unit 47 selects the stop symbol mode “7, 7, 7”, and the large classification variation pattern selection unit 48 selects the first reach big hit. When the variation pattern C is selected, the variation pattern C11 is selected by the small classification variation pattern selection means 64, and the temporary stop symbol “5” is selected by the temporary stop symbol selection means 65a, the multi-value symbol selection means 65b The special multi-value symbol “odd” including the value equivalent to the temporary stop symbol “5” is selected.
[0116]
Then, in the state where the background color is displayed in “red” corresponding to the special variation pattern by the rendering unit 73, the variation display control unit 71 starts the variation of the second symbols 28a to 28c according to the variation pattern C11 (FIG. 14 ( a)) First, the left and center second symbols 28a, 28b are temporarily stopped simultaneously with the special multi-value symbol "odd" (Fig. 14 (b)). At this time, the special multi-value symbol “odd number” is displayed across the two symbol display portions 27a and 27b.
[0117]
Subsequently, the special multi-value symbol “odd” displayed across the two symbol display portions 27a and 27b is updated and displayed as two normal symbols “5” and “5” by the symbol updating means 72, and reach is reached. After the situation occurs (FIG. 14C), the right second symbol 28c temporarily stops at “5” (FIG. 14D). Thereafter, all symbols are changed again and stopped at “7, 7, 7”, and the specific mode is determined (FIGS. 14E and 14F).
[0118]
As described above, a plurality of multi-value symbols can be temporarily stopped and displayed in one change of the second symbols 28a to 28c, and a multi-value symbol can be displayed across a plurality of symbol display portions 27a to 27c. In this way, it is possible to further widen the range of effects produced by multi-valued symbols, and to produce an effect that further increases the degree of expectation that is apparently a specific aspect, and the player has a sense of expectation for the establishment of the specific aspect. It is possible to play games more happily while elevating.
[0119]
15 and 16 illustrate the fourth embodiment of the present invention. After the multi-value symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, the value that the multi-value symbol has on the symbol display portion where the second symbol is temporarily stopped is displayed next. An example is shown in which a landmark image is displayed when at least a part of the matching normal symbol is displayed.
[0120]
As shown in FIG. 15, the control system of this embodiment has a configuration in which a mark image display means 75 is added to the symbol display control means 66 of the control system (FIG. 5) of the first embodiment. When the multi-value symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed on the left symbol display section 27a, the mark image display means 75 is displayed on the right symbol display section 27c where the next second symbol is temporarily stopped. When at least a part of the normal symbol that matches the value of the value symbol is displayed, a mark image 76 that surrounds the symbol display portion 27 c with a square is displayed on the second symbol display means 15.
[0121]
A specific example of variation of the second symbol will be described. For example, the determination result of the second determination unit 45 becomes the non-specific mode determination, and the stop symbol mode selection unit 47 selects the stop symbol mode “6, 7, 6”. When the first reach variation pattern B is selected by the large classification variation pattern selection means 48 and the variation pattern B1 is selected by the small classification variation pattern selection means 64, the multi-value symbol selection means 65b causes the stop symbol form “ One of the normal multi-value symbols “5, 6”, “6, 7” including the same value as the second symbol “6” on the left that constitutes “6, 7, 6”, for example, “5, 6” Selected.
[0122]
Then, with the background color displayed by the rendering means 73 as “white”, the fluctuation display control means 71 starts the fluctuation of the second symbols 28a to 28c according to the fluctuation pattern B1 (FIG. 16 (a)). The second symbol 28a temporarily stops at the multi-value symbol “5, 6” (FIG. 16B).
[0123]
When the right second symbol 28c enters a low-speed fluctuation before temporarily stopping, the normal symbol “5” that matches the value of the multi-value symbol “5, 6” temporarily stopped to the left, that is, the normal symbol “5”. Alternatively, while at least a part of “6” is displayed on the right symbol display portion 27c, the landmark image display means 75 displays a landmark image 76 that surrounds the symbol display portion 27c with a square on the second symbol display means 15. 16 (c) to (e)), the right second symbol 28c is temporarily stopped at “6” (FIG. 16 (f)).
[0124]
Thereafter, before the central second symbol 28b is temporarily stopped, the symbol update means 72 updates the normal multi-value symbol “5, 6” to the normal symbol “6” and the reach state occurs (FIG. 16 ( g)), the second design 28b in the center is temporarily stopped at “7”, and the non-specific mode is determined (FIG. 16 (h)).
[0125]
In this way, after a multi-value symbol is temporarily stopped and displayed, at least a part of a normal symbol that matches the value of the multi-value symbol is displayed on the symbol display section where the second symbol is temporarily stopped next. By displaying the mark image 76 on the screen, it is possible to enhance the player's expectation for the occurrence of reach and to widen the range of effects.
[0126]
In the fourth embodiment, the first embodiment is modified and the mark image display means 75 is mounted on the control system. However, the mark image display is similarly applied to the second and third embodiments. Needless to say, the means 75 may be mounted.
[0127]
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.
[0128]
In the embodiment, after the start of the variation of the second symbol, each second symbol is temporarily stopped in a predetermined order, and then is determined as it is or after re-variation in a non-specific manner or a specific manner. You may make it stop without going through temporary stop.
[0129]
Various symbols different from the normal symbols can be used for the multi-value symbols. When displaying the value of a multi-value symbol directly, the display of the value may be combined with other characters. For example, when the normal symbol is a numeral symbol, a multi-value symbol may be configured by combining two or more numerals or characters such as “odd number” and “even number” and an arbitrary character.
[0130]
The display of the value combined with the character may change between the (temporary) stop and the operation of the symbol update means 72. For example, when the multi-valued symbol displayed as “1,2” in combination with a dog stops (temporarily) and another second symbol (temporarily) stops, "May be changed to" 1, 2, 3 ". In this case, the value display may always be changed until the other second symbols are (temporarily) stopped, or the value display is changed after all the second symbols are (temporarily) stopped. You may do it. By doing in this way, the final value of the symbol is not known to the player until the second symbol stops (temporarily), and the range of effects can be expanded. Similarly, the display of value by the symbol value display means 74 may be changed.
[0131]
A plurality of characters may be displayed, and the value given depending on the character may be different. For example, the value given to the dog character may be higher than the value given to the cat character. Thereby, the player can feel the degree of advantage only by the shape of the symbol, and can give a wide range of effects.
[0132]
Information (characters, etc.) related to (temporary) stopped multi-value symbols will be notified by the notice display or the generation of warning sound, etc., from the start of change until the multi-value symbols are (temporarily) stopped. Also good. In this case, even if the notice display or the notice sound is generated, the multi-value symbol related to the information may not (temporarily) stop.
[0133]
Between the start of change and the (temporary) stop of the multi-valued symbol, a notice effect may be provided that the multi-valued symbol (temporarily) stops due to a lamp, sound, liquid crystal background, or the like. In this case, the multi-value symbol may not (temporarily) stop even if there is a notice effect.
[0134]
Players are more likely to win big hits by providing information related to these (temporary) stopped multi-value symbols through advance notices, warning sounds, etc., or by performing (temporary) stop notifications of multi-value symbols. Since it feels high, the range of production can be widened.
[0135]
When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the multi-value symbol may be easily displayed and / or the value assigned to the multi-value symbol may be easily increased during a predetermined number of second symbol variations. . The establishment of the predetermined condition may be any result such as a random number lottery result based on a passing timing of a game ball to a predetermined winning opening, or a random number lottery result based on a reception timing of a predetermined command from another board. In this case, the range of effects can be widened, such as making the player think that a big hit is close.
[0136]
A multi-value symbol may be configured in relation to a common point (shape, color, etc.) of two or more normal symbols. For example, when the normal symbols “1”, “2” and “3” are red and the other normal symbols are blue, the multi-value symbols having the same value as the normal symbols “1”, “2” and “3” are displayed. By making the color blue in relation to the color that is the common point of “1”, “2”, and “3”, it is possible to make it easier for the player to intuitively recognize the value that the multi-value symbol has.
[0137]
The multi-value symbol may be displayed so as to cover the normal symbol. In this case, a part of the rear normal symbol may be displayed so as to be visible.
[0138]
The multi-value symbol may be displayed so as to be accompanied by some change such as enlargement / reduction, deformation, expansion / contraction, rotation, movement, and the like. Further, the reliability of the specific mode may be varied depending on the type of the change, the presence or absence of the change, and the like.
[0139]
The timing of updating the multi-value symbol to the normal symbol by the symbol updating means 72 may be before (temporary) stop of the second symbol to be stopped (temporarily), after (temporary) stop, or for all second symbols. May be after (temporary) stop.
[0140]
When a plurality of different values are selectively given to one multi-value symbol as in the second embodiment, the timing for displaying the value information of the multi-value symbol by the symbol value display means 74 is next (temporary). It may be before (temporary) stop of the second symbol to be stopped, after (temporary) stop, or after all (secondary) stop of all the second symbols, or simultaneously with (temporary) stop display of multi-value symbols It is good.
[0141]
Further, the symbol value display means 74 may display the value information of the multi-value symbol on a display means different from the second symbol display means 15, for example, a dedicated liquid crystal display means, a 7-segment display means or the like.
[0142]
The (temporary) stop display position of the multi-valued symbol may be at least one of the first and second (temporary) stopped second symbols, and the effect of the multi-valued symbol may be limited to reach generation.
[0143]
Instead of one or more of the normal symbols “0” to “9” etc. that are variably displayed on the symbol display portions 27a to 27c, one or more multi-value symbols “1, 2”, etc. are displayed. Alternatively, in addition to the normal symbols “0” to “9”, the multi-value symbols “1, 2”, etc. may be displayed, or one of the normal symbols “0” to “9”, etc. May be changed to a multi-value symbol “1, 2” or the like. When changing one of the normal symbols to a multi-value symbol, the normal symbol may be changed to a multi-value symbol after the normal symbol stops, or may be changed during the symbol variation.
[0144]
When stopping (provisional) different or identical multi-value symbols such as the first and second stop display positions of the second symbol, the multi-value symbols are temporarily (provisionally) included in some of the plurality of stop display positions. You may comprise so that the probability that a 1st profit state and / or a 2nd profit state will generate | occur | produce becomes higher than the case where it stops. Thereby, the player can intuitively feel that it is easy to make a big hit because a plurality of multi-value symbols are displayed, and the range of effects can be expanded.
[0145]
The 2nd pattern is good also as a structure which has a some effective line. In this case, a plurality of multi-value symbols may be (temporarily) stopped on one symbol display unit.
[0146]
In the reach of the second profit state, the multi-value symbol and the normal symbol or the multi-value symbol and the multi-value symbol are (provisionally) stopped, and the multi-value symbol seems to have the value of both the specific symbol and the non-specific symbol. By increasing the probability of configuring the system, it is impossible to know whether it will be a big hit with a specific symbol or a non-specific symbol until the final symbol stops, and it can give the player a sense of tension, etc. The width can be increased.
[0147]
The normal symbol may be updated to a multi-value symbol after (temporary) stopping with the normal symbol. For example, after reaching a normal symbol, the normal symbol is updated to a multi-value symbol, and the timing of the last second symbol before (temporary) stopping, when (temporary) stopping, or after (temporary) stopping The multi-value symbol may be updated to a normal symbol.
[0148]
The second profit state generated by the second profit state generating means 49 includes, for example, those of the second symbols 28a to 28c other than the second symbol 28a to 28c having a higher probability than the normal state. Those that shorten the fluctuation time from the normal state, those that make the opening time of the second symbol starting means 17 longer than the normal state, those that make the probability that the first symbol is in a predetermined mode higher than the normal state, One that shortens the variation time of one symbol from the normal state, one that increases the maximum predetermined number of times of opening of the variable winning means 18 (for example, normally increasing 5 times to 16 times), one opening time of the variable winning means 18 For increasing the number of bonuses of the variable winning means 18 (for example, increasing the number of normally 5 to 10), for example, the number of winnings for the second symbol starting means 17 Increase ( Example, if increased five normal to 10) are to those like, can be used various benefits state. Further, these plural types of profit states may be generated simultaneously or individually.
[0149]
Depending on the gaming state including these second profit states, the appearance rate of multi-value symbols, the type of appearing multi-value symbols, and the like may be varied. Further, multi-value symbol invalidating means for invalidating the multi-value symbol may be operated according to the gaming state.
[0150]
The production means 73 for performing a predetermined production different from the normal based on the selection of the special variation pattern is to change the lighting state of the lamp from normal, to change the output sound from normal, to the liquid crystal display unit 23. It may be a character that displays an unusual character, a speech balloon, or the like, or a character that displays a different background picture.
[0151]
When the landmark image 76 is displayed as in the fourth embodiment, after the multi-value symbol is (temporarily) stopped, the value that the multi-value symbol has in the symbol display unit in which another second symbol (temporarily) stops. The mark image 76 may be displayed when all of the normal symbols that match are displayed. In addition, after a plurality of multi-value symbols have been (temporarily) stopped and displayed, at least a part of a normal symbol that matches the value of the multi-value symbol on the symbol display portion in which the other second symbols are (temporarily) stopped, or A predetermined landmark image 76 may be displayed when the entirety is displayed.
[0152]
That is, after one or a plurality of multi-value symbols are (temporarily) stopped and displayed, at least one of the normal symbols that matches the value of the multi-value symbol on the symbol display portion where the other second symbol (temporarily) stops. The predetermined landmark image 76 may be displayed when the part or the whole is displayed.
[0153]
As the mark image 76, an image that surrounds the second symbol and / or symbol display unit with an arbitrary graphic such as a circle, triangle, square, star, etc., and the color, shape, pattern, etc. of the second symbol and / or its background are usually used. It may be different from that shown in FIG. 2, or may be one that displays a predetermined character in the vicinity of the second symbol.
[0154]
Further, instead of displaying the mark image 76 as described above, or together with the display of the mark image 76, the character displayed on the same or separate display device as the second symbol display means 15 is caused to behave differently from the normal time. It is also possible to blink the lamp, output a sound different from the normal time, blink the background of the display device that is the same as or different from the second symbol display means 15, and change the color.
[0155]
The mark image 76 may be deleted before the fixed stop display. The landmark image 76 may be displayed before one or more multi-value symbols are (temporarily) stopped and displayed. In that case, the probability of occurrence of the first profit state and / or the second profit state may be increased.
[0156]
Further, a plurality of landmark images may be selectively displayed, and the reliability of the specific mode may be varied depending on the type of the landmark image.
[0157]
One or more of the variation pattern storage unit 63, the small classification variation pattern storage unit 64, and the multi-value symbol selection unit 65b may be mounted on the main control board 32 side.
[0158]
The second symbol starting means 17 may be able to win a game ball even in the closed state, or may not be able to win in the closed state. Also, the variable winning means 18 may be able to win the game ball even in the closed state, or may not be able to win in the closed state.
[0159]
The present invention is not limited to pachinko machines, and can be similarly implemented in arrange ball machines, sparrow ball game machines, and the like.
[0160]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention The best Anyone can intuitively determine which symbol pattern has been finalized, and the game state can be easily changed despite the use of multi-value symbols that can expand the range of production. It is possible to play games while understanding.
[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 an explanatory diagram of second symbol display means showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram of a variation pattern showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a control system showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram of a variation state of the second symbol display means showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram of a variation state of the second symbol display means showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a variation state of the second symbol display means showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram of a control system showing a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram of a variation state of the second symbol display means showing the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a variation state of the second symbol display means showing the second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a variation pattern showing a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram of a variation state of the second symbol display means showing the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram of a variation state of the second symbol display means showing the third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a block diagram of a control system showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram of a variation state of the second symbol display means showing the fourth embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
15 Second symbol display means
17 Second pattern starting means
27a-27c Symbol display part
28a-28c 2nd design (game design)
32 Main control board
33 Design control board
44 Second random number lottery means
46 First profit state generating means
63 Fluctuation pattern storage means
64 Small classification variation pattern selection means
72 Symbol update means
73 Production means

Claims (1)

The symbol starting means (17), the symbol display means (15) having a plurality of symbol display portions (27a) to (27c) capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of game symbols (28a) to (28c), and the symbol starting A determination means (45) for determining whether or not the game symbols (28a) to (28c) after the change are made a specific mode of a predetermined combination on condition that the means (17) detects a game ball; When the determination result of the determination means (45) is a specific mode determination, a combination of the stop symbols of the game symbols (28a) to (28c) is selected, which is a specific mode, and other than the specific mode determination is other than the specific mode determination The stop symbol mode selection means (47) to be performed and the game symbol (28a) to (28c) are changed for a predetermined time on condition that the symbol start means (17) detects a game ball. Means (47 The symbol control means (62) for stopping by the combination of the stop symbols selected in (2) and the game symbols (28a) to (28c) after the change are in a specific mode, a profit state advantageous to the player is generated. In the ball game machine having the profit state generating means (46), the plurality of types of game symbols (28a) to (28c) are displayed on the symbol display units (27a) to (27c). It is composed of a plurality of types of normal symbols having value and one or a plurality of multi-value symbols having a value equivalent to two or more of those normal symbols, and a plurality of the symbol display units (27a) to (27c) Among them, the lottery means (70) for lottering the symbol display sections (27a) to (27c) for temporarily stopping the game symbols (28a) to (28c) with the multi-value symbols during the change, and the lottery means (70 ) The handle display unit (27a) ~ (27c), after the multi-value symbols including normal design and equal value constituting the combination of the stop symbols was tentatively stopped and displayed, combining multi-value symbol of the stop symbol The symbol control for updating to the normal symbol of the temporary stop after the multi-value symbol including the value equivalent to the normal symbol of the temporary stop is displayed on the temporary stop display Means (62) and configured to display the multi-value symbols across the plurality of symbol display portions (27a) to (27c) .

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