JP3971199B2 - Gaming machine and gaming method using the gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing a pachinko game and a gaming method using the gaming machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, a general configuration of a pachinko machine that is a gaming machine includes a rectangular frame-shaped main body frame, a rectangular plate-shaped game board incorporated in the main body frame, and a main body frame provided on the front surface of the gaming board. A transparent window frame, an upper plate and a lower plate provided on the front surface of the main body frame below the transparent window frame, and a launching handle provided on the right side of the lower plate are arranged. .
[0003]
The basics of gaming with a pachinko machine is to operate a launch handle and place a metal game ball called a so-called pachinko ball into a prize opening provided on the game board to obtain a prize ball as a price. Compete for the ball.
[0004]
However, there are a number of obstacle nails in the front of the game board, and the game balls launched on the game board surface fall while changing the direction of travel while repeatedly hitting the obstacle nails. It is difficult for a player to predict whether or not the ball will fall with a certain behavior, and there is also an interesting place where the game ball is fired toward the prize opening while considering the behavior of the game ball rich in such changes.
[0005]
In addition, as a game form in recent pachinko machines, a game ball is usually fired and awarded to a starting opening which is a kind of the winning opening, and the variable display device variably displayed according to the video is changed based on the winning. When the result of stopping the variable symbols of the variable display device is a predetermined combination, the special winning device that is specially configured to easily win the game ball is opened to be advantageous to the player. A game form that generates a so-called “big hit” state is adopted, and this is the mainstream. In other words, games incorporating a game form in which medals are paid out by a combination of symbols in a slot machine are gaining popularity.
[0006]
However, as disclosed in Japanese Utility Model Laid-Open No. 57-60680, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 60-75072, Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 6-254215, etc., such as pachinko machines, electrical images such as cathode ray tubes, CRT display devices, liquid crystal display devices, etc. A video-type pachinko gaming apparatus has been proposed in which a game board image is projected by a member and a virtual game ball composed of a video can be played by electric control in the same manner as a real ball.
[0007]
These video pachinko gaming devices are configured so that the display of the image gaming area can be set in various modes in advance so that more free games can be performed, and at the same time as the gaming method using such images, the adjustment and winning probability control and operation are performed. Data can be collected, etc. Further, as disclosed in JP-A-8-10411, the video display unit can be changed from a real ball game area to a video ball game area during the game. and so on.
[0008]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
The video pachinko gaming device as described above replaces a real game using a metal pachinko ball with a virtual gaming ball so that the video can be displayed. Depending on how the mode is displayed, the video pachinko gaming device is very fresh. However, some players may feel as if they are playing video games, and if they are not real games using the above-mentioned pachinko balls, they will play the original pachinko game. It is easily guessed that there will be many people who do not enjoy it.
[0009]
However, a pachinko game with video display may be able to produce a variety of ingenuity.
[0010]
However, for example, in pachinko halls, it is difficult to decide which ratio to increase if it is possible to coexist with a pachinko machine that can actually play games and a video pachinko machine. It is very difficult to prepare both models.
[0011]
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine such as a video pachinko gaming machine that can solve the above-described problems, and a gaming system using the gaming machine.
[0012]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In the first aspect of the present invention, a video area for displaying an image of the virtual pachinko game board is provided on the pachinko game board, and a normal pachinko game for launching an actual game ball, and the virtual game ball as an image on the video area. The video pachinko game to be launched can be selected and executed.
[0013]
Further, in the present invention described in claim 2, the game selection means for selecting one of the normal pachinko game and the video pachinko game is provided.
[0014]
In the present invention described in claim 3, the game selection means can be operated at any time.
[0015]
Further, in the present invention described in claim 4, there is provided a gaming method using the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein a real game ball in a normal pachinko game and a virtual game in a video pachinko game are provided. The ball is equivalent and replaceable.
[0016]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
The present invention provides a normal pachinko game in which an image area for displaying a virtual pachinko game board is displayed on the pachinko game board, and hits a real game ball, and a video pachinko game in which a virtual game ball is shot as an image on the video area And can be selected and executed.
[0017]
In other words, it is possible to enjoy a normal pachinko game form using a real game ball called a so-called pachinko ball made of metal and a video pachinko game form using a virtual game ball by video with a single game machine. The player can select a game form and play the game.
[0018]
For this purpose, game selection means for selecting either a normal pachinko game or a video pachinko game is provided. This is preferably arranged in a button-switch type configuration that can be easily handled by the player at a place where the gaming machine is easily operated.
[0019]
The operation of the game selecting means can be performed at any time.
[0020]
For example, when changing the mood while playing an actual game, the game selection means can be operated to shift to a video pachinko game during the game, and vice versa.
[0021]
In addition, if you change the game form to video pachinko game while playing regular pachinko games using real game balls, the real game balls that have been stored until then will be collected every time you launch virtual game balls It is good to do so. In addition, when the video pachinko game is changed to the normal pachinko game, it is natural that the virtual game ball launch mode display stops and the actual game ball is fired.
[0022]
In order to be able to play in these two game forms, the gaming machine is composed of a display made of, for example, liquid crystal for the entire board surface, and a transparent panel is superposed on the display. Components used in the game, that is, obstacle nails, winning holes, etc. are arranged.
[0023]
In addition, when the above-described gaming machine is set in, for example, a pachinko hall or the like, it is preferable that an actual game ball in a normal pachinko game and a virtual game ball in a video pachinko game can be exchanged equivalently. Even game balls (actual game balls, virtual game balls) acquired in the form can be exchanged for desired prizes, etc., and the game is encouraged and motivated as well as conventional pachinko games.
[0024]
As described above, in this embodiment, a normal pachinko game and a video pachinko game can be enjoyed with one game machine, and a player who wants to enjoy a normal pachinko game and a video pachinko game with fresh taste can be enjoyed. It is possible to obtain both satisfactions. Therefore, it is possible to expand the fun of pachinko games and further increase the popularity of pachinko games.
[0025]
By the way, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment described above is a variable display in which a screen image composed of characters, moving images, still images, or a combination of these is displayed on the pachinko game board as appropriate according to the gaming situation. When the variable display unit displays an identification information image group composed of a plurality of symbols to be changed and stopped, and when the plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination, the player It is preferable that a variable display game for shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the game can be performed.
[0026]
That is, the variable display game is a game in which a slot machine game is added to a pachinko game, a plurality of identification information image groups are displayed in a variable manner, and a combination of identification information images when stopped is a specific one. The game state is shifted to a game state advantageous to the player, that is, a state where it is easy to obtain a winning ball.
[0027]
[Definition of terms]
Here, terms used in the embodiment of the present invention are defined as follows.
[0028]
"Game status"
The basics of pachinko games can be said to be to compete for the number of game balls to be paid out for each winning when a game ball is launched into a predetermined winning opening and winning. This game ball launch and winning at the winning opening, or the situation of the game that is removed and collected from the collecting opening is called a normal game. Also, there is a form called a start opening as one form of the winning opening, and when a ball is entered into the start opening, a game simulating a variable display game of a slot machine drum is called here, and the variable display is executed. Depending on the game result, a special game state is created in which the game ball is easy to win. And just before this special gaming state is created, there is a gaming state called a reach state that waits for the final condition to reach the special gaming state. As described above, in the present embodiment, the pachinko game has a plurality of game situations called a normal game state, a special game state, and a reach state.
[0029]
"Identification information design"
Information that can be visually identified using symbols (characters, symbols, patterns or patterns including numbers). A group of a plurality of these symbols is called an identification information symbol group. The variable display game described above can be performed by variably displaying such identification information symbols on the variable display device.
[0030]
"Variation display"
When the identification information symbols change sequentially, for example, when changing from one identification information symbol “7” to another identification information symbol “8”, or from the identification information symbol “9” to another identification information symbol “☆”. In addition to the case of changing and displaying, when one identification information symbol is moved and displayed in the display area where the identification information symbol can be displayed, for example, one identification information symbol is displayed. This is a concept including a case where “7” moves while being displayed in the display area. Furthermore, when the display mode of the identification information symbol is changed, for example, when one identification information symbol “7” is deformed and displayed horizontally or vertically, or the identification information symbol is enlarged and displayed. This is a concept including a case where the image is displayed in a reduced size.
[0031]
"Big jackpot"
Among the special game states that are advantageous to the player, it is the name of the game situation that shows the most advantageous state, and it becomes easier for the game ball to enter the special prize opening provided in the gaming machine, and in some cases a certain game ball This is a state in which acquisition is almost promised. In a gaming machine including a display unit that displays the above-described identification information symbol, this usually occurs when the identification information symbol is variably displayed and stopped in a predetermined combination.
[0032]
“Reach”
For example, when an identification information symbol group composed of a plurality of identification information symbols is displayed on the three sets display unit, a symbol belonging to one set is stopped and displayed as “7”, and a symbol belonging to another set is also “7”. It is a game status name that indicates the state that is stopped and displayed and waiting for the symbols belonging to the remaining group, i.e., depending on the stop display of the symbol belonging to the last group, there is an opportunity to win the above `` big hit '' Yes, this is also an advantageous situation for the player.
[0033]
"Normal screen"
Of the screens displayed on the variable display device, it means a concept excluding a reach screen as a notice screen for announcing a game jackpot and a jackpot effect screen at the time of jackpot. Further, it is a concept that includes an effect screen that is displayed after the identification information that has been variably displayed temporarily stops and then the identification information is variably displayed again until reaching reach or a big hit. Furthermore, it is a concept that includes a screen that is displayed when the game result of the variable display game played on the variable display device is off.
[0034]
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in more detail with reference to the drawings. In the following, an example suitable for a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described as a pachinko gaming apparatus.
[0035]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming apparatus that is a gaming machine according to the present invention, FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged explanatory view of the pachinko gaming apparatus, and FIG. 3 is an explanatory view of a game island in which the pachinko gaming apparatuses are arranged, FIG. 4 is a game system control block diagram for controlling the game island and each pachinko gaming machine.
[0036]
In the present specification, the pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “gaming machine”) 10 is a concept including a pachinko machine that cannot finely adjust the inclination of the obstacle nail 28 described later.
[0037]
The gaming apparatus 10 includes a rectangular frame-shaped main body frame 12, a rectangular plate-shaped pachinko gaming board (hereinafter simply referred to as “game board”) 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, and the front surface of the gaming board 14. A window frame 16 fitted with transparent glass, an upper plate 20 and a lower plate 22 provided in front of the main body frame 12 below the window frame 16, and a right side of the lower plate 22. And a firing handle 26. In addition, about the structure of this game device 10, the game board 14 used as the principal part of this invention in which component groups, such as each winning opening and a display part, are arrange | positioned is explained in full detail later.
[0038]
First, the installation environment of the gaming apparatus 10 will be briefly described.
[0039]
In FIG. 3, P is a pachinko hall that is a game hall, and in the pachinko hall P, a plurality of gaming islands A each having a large number of gaming devices 10 arranged in parallel are arranged in a plurality of rows with a predetermined row.
[0040]
In the figure, A1 is a game card (not shown) ticketing machine, and is connected to a main control device 3 that centrally manages the entire pachinko hall P.
[0041]
The player can acquire a game card that can be played with as many virtual game balls B ′ as the amount corresponding to the amount by inserting a predetermined amount into the ticketing machine A1. That is, the game card is a so-called prepaid card.
[0042]
By inserting such a game card into the card insertion slot 13 (FIG. 1) provided in the game apparatus 10, the card reader provided therein functions to automatically play the game ball B corresponding to the amount of money in the upper plate 20 (FIGS. 1 and 2). The game card is a recording medium of a magnetic recording type or the like, but is not particularly limited. As for ticketing, in addition to self-working by the ticketing machine A1 as in the present embodiment, ticketing by an attendant such as a hall counter may be used.
[0043]
Further, instead of using a game card, it may be possible to start a game by inserting cash. In that case, a configuration may be adopted in which a charging device is provided instead of the card insertion slot 13 or the card reader.
[0044]
Also, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a relay unit 1 is provided for each gaming device 10 arranged in parallel on each gaming island A, and each relay unit 1 is connected to the gaming island control device 2, via this The main controller 3 is connected.
[0045]
The main control device 3 functions as a management device that controls the ticketing machine A1, the game island control device 2 and each gaming device 10 and centrally manages game data for each gaming device 10. As one of the game data, there are the number of transitions to a special game state, which will be described later, or the amount of payout of prize balls.
[0046]
(Configuration of gaming device 10)
The gaming device 10 according to the present embodiment is characterized in that a normal pachinko game in which an image area for displaying a virtual pachinko game board is provided on the game board 14 to launch an actual game ball B, and the video area The video pachinko game for launching the virtual game ball B ′ as a video image can be selectively executed.
[0047]
In other words, a normal pachinko game using a real game ball B called a metal so-called pachinko ball and a video pachinko game using a virtual game ball can be enjoyed with a single gaming device 10. The player can select one of the game forms and play the game.
[0048]
Whether to perform a normal pachinko game or a video pachinko game, a game configuration changeover switch (hereinafter simply referred to as a “switch”) as a game selection means for selecting either a normal pachinko game or a video pachinko game The operation is performed by 24 operations. The changeover switch 24 can be operated even during the game, and the game form can be changed at any time.
[0049]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a changeover switch 24 is provided on the right side of the main body frame 12 so that the player can easily operate.
[0050]
When a normal pachinko game is performed, the actual game ball B can be supplied to the upper plate 20 and the game can be advanced using the launch handle 26. When performing a video pachinko game, an image is displayed on the game board 14. The virtual game ball B ′ is displayed on the virtual upper plate 220, and the virtual game ball B ′ is also displayed on the game board 14 in a video display by the operation of the launch handle 26. The capacity of the virtual upper plate 220 is appropriately determined in advance.
[0051]
In FIG. 1, reference numeral 219 denotes a virtual game ball B ′ of the number requested by the player within the range of the amount recorded on the game card when the game card is inserted into the card insertion slot 13, or virtual during the game. When the game ball B ′ wins a prize opening described later and receives a prize ball, the supply port unit 221 displays the virtual game ball B ′ as a prize ball as if it is paid out to the virtual upper plate 220. An upper plate counter that indicates the number of virtual game balls B ′ in the upper plate 220 by a numeral, and 222 is a virtual bottom that is displayed as an acquired prize ball when the acquired virtual game ball B ′ overflows from the virtual upper plate 220. A dish 223 is a lower dish counter that displays the real number of the virtual game ball B ′ displayed as a moving image on the virtual lower dish 222 by a number.
[0052]
The gaming device 10 has the following configuration so that the two gaming modes described above can be executed by the same gaming device 10. FIG. 5 shows a cross section of the gaming board 14 provided in the gaming apparatus 10, FIG. 6 shows another embodiment of the gaming board 14, and FIG. 7 shows the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The difference in behavior between the real game ball B and the virtual game ball B ′ when the video pachinko game is performed is shown.
[0053]
As shown in FIG. 5, the gaming board 14 of the gaming apparatus 10 is a transparent board in which gaming components such as the obstacle nail 28 are appropriately arranged on a liquid crystal panel 140 that constitutes a video area for displaying an image of the virtual pachinko gaming board. The resin panel 141 is superposed. The obstacle nail 28 may be provided integrally with the resin panel 141 or may be planted. In the figure, 320 is a decorative body provided around the display device 32 to be described later, 58 is a movable piece provided at the start port 44, M is a jackpot winning device, C is an actual game ball B won at the winning port inside the device. This is a recovery passage for recovery.
[0054]
As another embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the obstacle nail 28 may be provided integrally with the window frame 16 instead of being provided on the resin panel 141.
[0055]
The liquid crystal panel 140 forms a video area for displaying an image of the virtual pachinko game board. The behavior of the virtual game ball B ′ made of an image can be displayed as an image, and the obstacle nail 28 provided on the resin panel 141 is provided. The virtual obstacle nail 280 is displayed as an image so that the virtual obstacle nail 280 is positioned at the same position (in FIG. 7, only two of the virtual obstacle nail 280 are arranged immediately above the starting port 44 described later). While colliding with the virtual obstacle nail 280, it is displayed in a manner in which the traveling direction is changed according to the collision mode and the vehicle falls. Since the virtual obstacle nail 280 is in the same position as the actual obstacle nail 28, as viewed from the player side, the virtual game ball B ′ appears to collide with the actual obstacle nail 28.
[0056]
In order to control the display of the movement of the virtual game ball B ′, in the present embodiment, the video image of the virtual game ball B ′ is described later based on the coordinates set on the virtual pachinko game board of the liquid crystal panel 140. Managed by the device 60.
[0057]
Normally, the virtual pachinko game board is displayed as if it naturally falls from the top, and when the virtual game ball B ′ comes close to the coordinates where each component is arranged, a specific configuration corresponding to the coordinates The operation of the virtual game ball B ′ is controlled so that the behavior is appropriate for the element.
[0058]
For example, when approaching the virtual obstacle nail 280, the course is changed based on the relative positional relationship between the virtual game ball B ′ and the obstacle nail 28, or the virtual winning nail 280 described later is virtually When the game ball B ′ comes close, as shown in FIG. 7A, based on the relative positional relationship between the virtual game ball B ′ and the winning opening part, it is displayed as if it entered the winning opening part, Alternatively, as shown in FIG. 7B, the video is displayed as if the prize is hindered by being bounced off by the virtual obstacle nail 280 arranged and displayed immediately above the winning opening. In FIG. 7, a starting port 44 described later is displayed as the winning port.
[0059]
As is clear from FIG. 7, the virtual game ball B ′ is only a two-dimensional (planar) display with respect to the real game ball B, but since it is a video display, for example, the virtual game ball B ′ Various changes can be made, such as changing the color, changing the shape, etc., and playing a role that predicts any change in the game situation when playing such changes, making fresh pachinko games It will be possible to experience.
[0060]
Hereinafter, other components in the gaming apparatus 10 will be described. Note that whether a normal pachinko game or a virtual pachinko game is used, the only difference is whether the game ball uses the real game ball B or the virtual game ball B ′. Since these are common, the following description will focus on the case where the normal pachinko game form is selected.
[0061]
As shown in FIG. 1, the above-described launch handle 26 is provided so as to be rotatable with respect to the main body frame 12, and the player operates the launch handle 26 so that the real game ball B or the virtual game ball B ′. Can be launched on the game board 14 to advance the pachinko game.
[0062]
That is, a firing motor m for a normal pachinko game is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26, and when the firing handle 26 is rotated clockwise by the player, power is supplied to the firing motor m. The actual game balls B supplied and stored in the upper plate 20 are sequentially fired onto the game board 14.
[0063]
The launched game ball is guided to a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper part of the game board 14. After that, the game ball is changed in its traveling direction by collision with the above-described obstacle nails. It falls toward the bottom of the board 14.
[0064]
On the other hand, when the player selects the video pachinko game, power supply to the launch motor m is stopped, and the control device 60 controls the virtual game ball B ′. When the game form is changed to the video pachinko game while playing a normal pachinko game, the actual game ball B that has been stored in the upper plate 20 until then is played every time the virtual game ball B ′ is fired. It is made to collect | recover in the apparatus 10. FIG. That is, the real game sphere B and the virtual game sphere B ′ are equivalent, and therefore, the real game sphere B and the virtual game sphere B ′ acquired after the game ends are equivalently exchanged for prizes or the like. be able to. Note that the number of virtual game balls B ′ finally acquired is recorded on the game card as the number displayed by the lower plate counter 223 of the virtual lower plate 222. Alternatively, a device for issuing a receipt or the like may be provided separately.
[0065]
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, a display device 32 is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14. In addition, the part which displays the effect image mentioned later in this display apparatus 32 is an area | region set to the liquid crystal panel 140 which displays virtual game ball B 'in the case of a video pachinko game. In the above-described example, the display device 32 is provided in the approximate center of the front surface of the game board 14 of the gaming device 10 which is a gaming machine. However, the display device 32 may be at a position where the player can see it. For example, the display device 32 may be provided at any position of the gaming machine.
[0066]
A small and small display device 52 is provided above the display device 32. The small display device 52 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display, and a normal symbol as display information is variably displayed so as to repeat fluctuation and stop.
[0067]
On the left and right sides of the display device 32, ball passage detectors 55a and 55b are provided. When detecting that the game ball has passed, the ball passage detectors 55a and 55b start normal symbol variation display on the small display device 52 described above, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the normal symbol variation display. To stop.
[0068]
This normal symbol is information including numbers and symbols, for example, numbers such as “0” to “9” and symbols such as “☆”. When this normal symbol is displayed as a predetermined symbol, for example, “7” and stopped, a solenoid 57 for driving movable pieces 58a and 58b provided on the left and right sides of a starting port 44 described later (see FIG. 4), the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven so that the game ball can easily enter the start port 44, so that the start port 44 is opened. When a predetermined time elapses after the start port 44 is opened, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven to close the start port 44 so that it is difficult for a game ball to enter.
[0069]
Four holding lamps 34a to 34d are provided on the left and right sides of the small display device 52 described above. In addition, a general winning opening 50 is provided on the small display device 52.
[0070]
A jackpot winning device M is provided at the lower part of the game board 14. FIG. 8 shows an exploded perspective view of the big hit winning device M.
[0071]
As shown in the figure, the jackpot winning device M is such that each member of the device is interposed between the front cover 200 and the rear substrate 201, and is provided in the big winning opening 38 of the game ball formed on the front cover 200. The shutter 40 is provided so that it can be opened and closed freely by a solenoid 48 via a shaft 202, and a guide 207 projects from the rear surface of the shutter 40 facing upward when the shutter 40 is opened. In the back of 40, a ball passage hole constituting a specific area 203 and a ball passage hole constituting a normal area 204 are formed, and in the middle, that is, at the rear center of the shutter 40, a swing tilted left and right by a solenoid 205. A plate 206 is provided.
[0072]
The shutter 40 is driven by a solenoid 48 so as to be in an open state when the jackpot gaming state is reached by a variable display game described later. When the shutter 40 is opened, a game ball wins a large winning opening 38 until a predetermined time or a predetermined number of winning balls is reached, and a required number of winning balls are given, and then the shutter 40 is closed. However, if one of the balls enters the specific area 203 along the guide 207 when the shutter 40 is opened, the shutter 40 promises to open the next shutter 40 even after a predetermined time has elapsed or after a predetermined number of balls have entered. A jackpot gaming state advantageous for a player that can be repeated up to a predetermined limit number of times (for example, 16 times) is realized.
[0073]
When the shutter 40 is opened, the swing plate 206 tilts to the left side so that at least one game ball can easily enter the left specific area 203, and the game ball enters the specific area 203. Then, the sensor detects the incoming ball, the swing plate 206 is tilted to the right side by the solenoid 205, and the subsequent game ball enters the normal region 204 on the right side.
[0074]
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, general winning ports 54a and 54b are provided on both the left and right sides of the display device 32 described above. In addition, on the left and right sides of the lower portion of the display device 32, general winning ports 54c and 54d are provided. Further, special winning ports 56 a and 56 b are provided at the left and right ends of the game board 14, and special winning ports 56 c and 56 d are provided at the left and right sides of the big winning port 38.
[0075]
Further, at the bottom of the display device 32, there is an opportunity to shift a plurality of, for example, three symbols (identification information images) that are displayed on the display device 32 to a variable display state when a variable display game described later is started. A starting port 44 having a sphere detection sensor 42 is provided. When a game ball wins the above-mentioned big winning hole 38, start opening 44, general winning holes 54a to 54d and special winning holes 56a to 56d, the number of game balls set in advance according to the type of the winning hole is below. The tray 22 is paid out.
[0076]
Furthermore, on both the left and right sides of the display device 32, rolling guide members 60a and 60b for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are also provided. In addition, decorative lamps 36a and 36b are provided on the upper left side and the upper right side outside the game board 14.
[0077]
In the case of playing a video pachinko game, as described with reference to the start port 44 in FIG. 7, the virtual game ball B is also applied to the above-described large winning port 38, general winning ports 54a to 54d, and special winning ports 56a to 56d. 'Does not actually enter the ball, but it is controlled so that it behaves as if it was won from the player's side.
[0078]
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of a pachinko gaming machine that is an embodiment of the present invention.
[0079]
The firing handle 26 described above is connected to an interface circuit group 62 of the control circuit 60, and the interface circuit group 62 is connected to an input / output bus 64. When the player turns the launch handle 26, an angle signal indicating the turn angle of the launch handle 26 is converted into a predetermined signal by the interface circuit group 62 and then supplied to the input / output bus 64. . The input / output bus 64 is configured to input / output data signals or address signals to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 66.
[0080]
In addition, the ball detection sensor 42 is also connected to the interface circuit group 62 described above, and the ball detection sensor 42 supplies a detection signal to the interface circuit group 62 when the game ball passes through the start port 44.
[0081]
Further, a ball passage detector 55 (55a, 55b) is also connected to the interface circuit group 62. When the ball passage detector 55 detects that a game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, a detection signal is sent to the interface circuit. Supply to group 62.
[0082]
A ROM (read only memory) 68 and a RAM (random access memory) 70 are also connected to the input / output bus 64 described above.
[0083]
The ROM 68 stores a control program that controls the flow of the entire game of the gaming device 10 (including both normal pachinko games and video pachinko games). The ROM 68 also displays image data indicating the virtual game ball B ′, a graphic image data that is displayed in a variable display or stopped state when the variable display game is executed on the display device 32, and a moving object that is displayed as an effect screen. Character image data of a character such as an object, background image data constituting the background of the display device 32, moving image video image data, sound data used for a game, initial data for executing a control program, and blinking of a decoration lamp 36 A program for controlling the operation pattern is stored. The image data of the above-described symbol is used when the symbol is variably displayed on the display device 32 or when it is stopped and displayed. Various display modes such as an enlarged image, a reduced image, and a deformed image are used. The image data corresponding to etc. is included. The character image data, background image data, and moving picture image data described above are for displaying a moving image, a still image, or a combination of these as a screen image on the display device 32 in order to produce a game. . Further, the character image data described above includes image data corresponding to each of the actions for displaying the action of the character, and the sound data is for producing a game, and is effective from a speaker 46 described later. It is used to emit sound such as sound.
[0084]
On the other hand, the RAM 70 stores values of flags and variables used in the above-described program. For example, new input data, calculation results by the CPU 66, accumulated reach data indicating a game history, accumulated fluctuation number, and accumulated jackpot number are stored.
[0085]
Then, the CPU 66 as a control unit performs arithmetic processing by calling and executing a predetermined program from the ROM 68, and character image data, background image data, moving image video image data, and symbol image data based on the result of the arithmetic processing. In addition, sound data is transmitted as electronic data and other controls are performed.
[0086]
In addition, the CPU 66 reads the image data of the symbol that is the identification information described above, and controls the display device 32 so that the symbol is variably displayed, or the mutual combination state of the symbols that are the plurality of identification information is displayed on the display device. At 32, control is performed so as to stop display at a predetermined timing.
[0087]
An interface circuit group 72 is also connected to the input / output bus 64. The interface circuit group 72 includes a small display device 52, a speaker 46, a firing motor m, a solenoid 48, a holding lamp 34, and a decoration lamp 36. It is connected. The interface circuit group 72 supplies drive signals and drive power to control each of the above-described devices in accordance with the result of arithmetic processing in the CPU 66.
[0088]
The display device 32 includes a variable symbol display unit and an effect screen display unit, and synthesizes and displays both screens displayed on these two display units under the control of the CPU 66. The display device 32 is not limited to such a configuration, and may have three or more display units. By combining these display units, an image of a design or an effect image is displayed on the display device 32. It is good as well.
[0089]
In this way, by displaying the screens displayed on the plurality of display units on the display device 32, the design change scene displayed on one display unit and the effect screen displayed on the effect screen are combined. Enables a variety of display formats.
[0090]
The solenoid 48 is used to open and close the shutter 40 described above, the hold lamp 34 indicates the cumulative number of game balls in the start port 44, and the decoration lamp 36 is used for playing games. When a big hit or reach is reached, it flashes or lights up to indicate to the player.
[0091]
The gaming apparatus 10 is configured as described above, and its operation will be described below. In the following description, it is assumed that the gaming apparatus 10 is activated, and the variables used in the CPU 66 described above are initialized to predetermined values and are in steady operation. Further, the game balls including the real game balls B and the virtual game balls B ′ are described as game balls, and the general winning ports 50, 54a to 54d and the special winning ports 56a to 56d are collectively referred to as winning ports.
[0092]
First, the gaming apparatus 10 executes a control program for controlling the pachinko game, and calls and executes the gaming ball detection routine shown in FIG. 10 at a predetermined timing from the control program.
[0093]
When the game ball detection routine is executed, as shown in FIG. 10, it is first detected whether or not a game ball has entered the winning opening (step S11). As described above, the winning ports are the general winning ports 50 and 54a to 54d and the special winning ports 56a to 56d in the example shown in FIG. When it is determined in step S11 that a game ball has entered the winning opening, a process of paying out a predetermined number of gaming balls according to the type of winning opening is executed (step S12).
[0094]
Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the start port 44 (step S13). If it is determined in this step S13 that a game ball has entered the start opening 44, a variable display game described later is executed (step S14).
[0095]
Further, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the ball passage detectors 55a and 55b (step S15). In this step S15, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through the ball passage detectors 55a and 55b, as described above, a process of variably displaying normal symbols on the small display device 52 is executed (step S16). As described above, when the variably displayed normal symbol becomes a predetermined symbol when it stops, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven to open the start port 44 so that the start port 44 is opened. This makes it easier for game balls to enter.
[0096]
FIG. 11 shows a subroutine for performing the variable display game process called and executed in step S14 described above.
[0097]
When this subroutine is called, the fixed screen displayed on the display device 32 is switched to the normal screen, and the variable display game is started.
[0098]
Such a variable display game is a game imitating a game played in a slot machine.
[0099]
That is, after the identification information image group composed of a plurality of symbols (identification information images) which are a plurality of identification information is displayed on the display device 32 and each symbol of the identification information image group is displayed so as to vary. , These symbols are displayed so as to stop sequentially at a predetermined timing, and when the combination of symbols when all the symbols are stopped becomes a predetermined combination, the pachinko game is advantageous to the player, that is, This is a game for shifting to a jackpot gaming state where the shutter 40 of the jackpot winning device 38 in the jackpot winning device M is repeatedly opened several times, and this variation display and stop display are executed as one stroke. Here, the identification information refers to information that can be visually identified, such as characters, symbols, pictures, patterns (designs).
[0100]
In such a variable display game, for example, 12 symbols consisting of “1”, “2”,..., “12” are grouped into one set, and these 12 symbols are sequentially displayed on the display device 32. While displaying the symbol as moving, the symbol itself is displayed so as to change. For example, on the display device 32, the symbol “1” is displayed so as to scroll from the top to the bottom of the display device 32, and then the symbol “2” is displayed so as to scroll from the top to the bottom. Similarly, “3” is displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom. After the symbol “1” to the symbol “12” are displayed in this manner, the symbol “1” is displayed so as to scroll again, and the same display is sequentially repeated. By displaying the symbols in this manner on the display device 32, the symbols are scrolled from “1” to “2” and from “2” to “3” until the symbols are sequentially changed to “12”. Then, “1” is displayed again. A mode in which symbols are displayed in such a manner that the symbols themselves sequentially change while moving the position of one symbol is referred to as variable display. In addition, an aspect in which a certain symbol is stopped and displayed is referred to as stop display. When displaying symbols belonging to one set on the display device 32, the displayed symbols are not limited to only one symbol belonging to the set, and a plurality of symbols, for example, two to three symbols, are displayed simultaneously. It is good to do. For example, when the symbol “5” is variably displayed on the display device 32, a part or the whole of the symbol “4” is variably displayed below the symbol “5”, and the symbol “6” is displayed above the symbol “5”. ”May be displayed in a variable manner. The symbol set described above is a concept corresponding to the symbol set displayed on one reel used in the slot machine.
[0101]
Further, when the variable display game is executed on the display device 32, symbols belonging to a plurality of sets, that is, a plurality of identification information image groups are displayed. For example, when each of the symbols belonging to three groups is displayed in the horizontal direction, the symbols belonging to one group are displayed on the left side of the display device 32, and the symbols belonging to the other group are displayed on the display device 32. The symbols that are displayed in the center and belong to the remaining groups are displayed on the right side of the display device 32. By displaying the symbol as the identification information in this way, a plurality of identification information is displayed on the display device 32 as the display unit. For example, in the case where the display is variably displayed so that only one of the symbols belonging to one set is always displayed, three symbols are displayed on the display device 32, that is, one symbol on the left side. One symbol is displayed in the center, and one symbol is displayed on the right side. Further, the number of groups when the variable display game is executed is not limited to three, and symbols belonging to a plurality of groups other than three may be displayed on the display device 32. By displaying the symbols in this way, a plurality of symbols, that is, a plurality of identification information, are displayed on the display device 32 which is a display unit. Furthermore, as described above, a plurality of symbols may be displayed for symbols belonging to one set. For example, two symbols belonging to one set may be displayed so as to be variably displayed. Therefore, a total of six symbols are displayed in a variable manner on the display device 32.
[0102]
After variably displaying symbols belonging to multiple groups, when all the symbols that have been variably displayed are stopped and displayed in sequence or at the same time, the combination of these symbols is stopped and displayed in accordance with the predetermined combination. When the variable display game is won, the pachinko game is advantageous to the player, that is, the jackpot game state in which the shutter 40 of the jackpot 38 in the jackpot winning device M is repeatedly opened multiple times. To do.
[0103]
For example, when symbols belonging to three groups are displayed on the display device 32, symbols belonging to one group are stopped and displayed at “7”, symbols belonging to other groups are also stopped and displayed at “7”, and the rest When the symbol belonging to the set of “7” is also stopped and displayed, it becomes a so-called doublet, and the symbol combination matches the identification information “7”-“7”-“7” of a predetermined specific combination. Then, if the variable display game is won, the pachinko game is advantageous to the player, that is, the jackpot game state in which the shutter 40 of the jackpot 38 in the jackpot winning device M is repeatedly opened multiple times. It is.
[0104]
In a state that is a big win and advantageous to the player, that is, when the state shifts to the big hit gaming state in which the shutter 40 of the big winning opening 38 in the big winning device M is repeatedly opened several times, a current is supplied to the solenoid 48 described above. The shutter 40 of the special winning opening 38 provided on the front surface of the game board 14 is opened so that the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening 38.
[0105]
Also in the case of such a big hit jackpot game state, identification information of a specific combination, for example, “3”, “3” and “3” double eyes or “7”, “7” and “7” In the case of the combination of the identification information of “Long eyes” with “”, the probability variation state is changed again to the jackpot gaming state with a high probability.
[0106]
Here, the “probability variation state” refers to a control state in which the probability of winning a jackpot is higher than the normal gaming state (for example, the probability is five times), for example, the display device 32 or the display device 32. There is a high probability that the change time from the change to the stop of the small display device 52 etc. in the upper center of the display will be shortened, the time of the open state of the start port 44 will be extended, or the identification information of the display device 32 will become a doublet. The state which becomes.
[0107]
When the variable display game is being executed, an effect screen such as a background image or a character image may be displayed on the display device 32. The above-described fixed screen refers to a screen displayed on the display device 32 when the variable display game executed on the display device 32 is not executed and only the pachinko game is progressing on the game device 10. . The normal screen is a period from when the variable display game is started on the display device 32 and the symbols displayed on the display device 32 are variably displayed until when the variable display game reaches reach or a big hit. An effect screen displayed on the display device 32.
[0108]
When the variable display game as described above is started, as shown in FIG. 11, first, an internal lottery process based on a calculation process of the CPU 66 is executed (step S21). This internal lottery process is a process for predetermining a combination of symbols when symbols belonging to a plurality of sets that have been variably displayed are stopped and confirmed, and the CPU 66 performs internal lottery processing as will be described later. The symbol variation display and the stop display are performed so that the symbols are stopped and displayed with the combination of symbols determined by the above.
[0109]
After the internal lottery process (step S21) is completed, a background image is displayed on the display device 32 (step S22). For example, in this embodiment, the shrine precinct is displayed as a background image as shown in FIG. 12, or a moving image representing a tornado is displayed as a background image.
[0110]
Subsequently, the symbol which is identification information is variably displayed (step S23). For example, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), on the display device 32, the symbol “eight” belonging to one of the three groups is displayed on the left side, and the symbol “six” belonging to the other one is centered. The symbol “4” belonging to the remaining one group is displayed on the right side, and this is scrolled from top to bottom and displayed in a variable manner. These three symbols “eight”, “six”, and “four” are a plurality of identification information images.
[0111]
Next, a character image is displayed on the display device 32 (step S24). For example, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12A, two ninjas are displayed as character images.
[0112]
The processes in steps S23 and S24 described above are repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S27 as will be described later that all symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are stopped and displayed. By repeatedly executing the process in this manner, the symbols can be displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined manner, and the character can also be displayed so as to perform a predetermined action.
[0113]
Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display symbols belonging to one of a plurality of groups, for example, three groups (step S25). When it is determined that it is time to stop and display the symbol, the symbol is stopped and displayed (step S26).
[0114]
In step S25 described above, when it is determined that it is not time to stop and display the symbols, or when the processing of step S26 is executed, it is determined whether or not all symbols belonging to the plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed (step S27). . When it is determined that all symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are not stopped and displayed, the process returns to step S23. On the other hand, when it is determined that all symbols belonging to a plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed, this subroutine is terminated.
[0115]
Here, the variation display of the identification information image in the variable display game will be specifically described. As shown in FIG. 12 (a), in this embodiment, two people fighting on the upper side of the display device 32 within the shrine precincts. A frame capable of displaying a three-digit identification information image in a horizontal row is provided on the lower side of the display device 32. Within the frame, Chinese numerals ("1" to "12") are displayed. Three identification information image groups each composed of symbols are arranged in a horizontal row, and the symbols of each identification information image group are scrolled downward.
[0116]
Then, as the battle between the two ninjas progresses, the left identification information image group and the right identification information image group are sequentially stopped, and as shown in FIG. If the group stops at “seven” or “seven” with the same symbol and reaches reach, one ninja falls to the ground on the upper side of the display device 32 and the other ninja whirls around him. Displays the state of waking up and disappearing from the spot.
[0117]
In this embodiment, the three-digit identification information images are displayed side by side in a horizontal row. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the images may be displayed vertically, diagonally, or randomly. good. Further, the design of the identification information image group is not limited to Chinese numerals, and may be any Arabic numeral or figure.
[0118]
Further, in this embodiment, a small whirlwind generated around the ninja develops into a large tornado, and all the symbols of the identification information image group including the central symbol (final variation symbol) are rolled up by the tornado. The rotating state is displayed.
[0119]
That is, as shown in FIG. 12C, the left and right symbols “7” and “7” that have already been determined are displayed on the lower left and right sides of the display device 32, superimposed on the shuriken image, and the center of the display device 32 is displayed. Displays a tornado that spirally rotates from the lower side to the upper side, and all the symbols from “1” to “12” in the identification information image group rotate in a spiral as the tornado rotates. However, the state of rising to the vicinity of the top of the tornado is displayed.
[0120]
If each symbol has risen to the vicinity of the top of the tornado, then as shown in FIG. 12 (d), the portion where the symbol of the tornado is rotating is displayed in an enlarged manner. When it is confirmed, the three-digit symbols are arranged in order from the left to “seven”, “seven” and “seven”, so that the player can surely recognize that the variable display game is a big hit.
[0121]
Next, when all the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination due to the variation display of the identification information image as described above, the jackpot processing routine shown in FIG. 13 is executed. That is, FIG. 13 relates to a routine after the symbols are stopped in step S27 in FIG. 11 to become a predetermined combination and the jackpot gaming state is reached, and are processed in the following order. Note that there is almost no difference between the “ordinary jackpot” described above and the “jackpot that is a jackpot gaming state in the probability variation state”, and therefore, description will be made without distinction.
[0122]
First, when the jackpot gaming state is reached, it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the display device 32 was stopped (step S28-1). The winning number (m ′) indicating the total number of game balls that have entered the large winning opening 38 when the shutter 40 is opened once is set to an initial value “0”.
[0123]
Next, the maximum number of times the special winning opening 38 is opened is set to n times (for example, 16 times) (step S28-2).
[0124]
Next, the shutter 40 of the jackpot winning device M falls to the near side, and the big winning opening 38 is opened, so that a game ball can be won (step S28-3). Since the shutter 40 of the jackpot winning device M normally maintains an upright state (the state shown in the center portion in FIG. 8), a game ball does not enter the big winning port 38. This is controlled to match this even when playing a video pachinko game.
[0125]
However, the shutter 40 is tilted toward the front side (the state shown in the lower right portion in FIG. 8), and the large winning opening 38 is opened, so that the large winning opening 38 that has not been able to enter the ball up to that point is opened. For the first time, game balls can enter. As described above, when the shutter 40 falls to the near side, the back surface of the shutter 40 guides the game ball, and the game ball easily enters the big prize opening 38, but the game ball flowing down the game board 14 is obstructed by the nail. Since various changes are given in the flow down direction by 28, not all of the game balls launched toward the top of the game board 14 will enter the grand prize winning opening 38. This is the same as other winning prizes.
[0126]
Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered (wins) in the big winning opening 38 (step S28-4).
[0127]
If it is determined in step S28-4 that a game ball has entered the big prize opening 38, a prize indicating the total number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening 38 when the shutter 40 is released once. “1” is added to the number (m ′) (step S28-5), and then an image corresponding to the number of winning (m ′) is displayed on the display device 32 (step S28-6). In addition, when a game ball wins the big winning opening 38, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 20 (virtual upper plate 220). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S28-4 that no game ball has entered the big winning opening 38, the process proceeds to the next step S28-7.
[0128]
Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number (m) (for example, 10) or more of game balls have been won in the special winning opening 38 (step S28-7). When a predetermined number (m) or more are won in the big prize opening 38, the process proceeds to step S28-9) which is a step of closing the big prize opening 38. On the other hand, if a predetermined number (m) or less has been won in the special winning opening 38, the process proceeds to the next step S28-8.
[0129]
Next, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 38 has reached a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) (step S28-8). If it is determined that the opening time has not reached the predetermined time, the process returns to step S28-4. On the other hand, if it is determined that the opening time has reached the predetermined time, the process proceeds to the next step S28-9.
[0130]
Next, when it is determined that the number of game balls won in the previous step (step S28-7) has reached the predetermined maximum number, and in the previous step (step S28-8), the opening time is predetermined. If it is determined that the time has been reached, the prize-winning port 38 is closed by returning the shutter 40 that has fallen forward to the original state, and it is impossible to win a game ball in the prize-winning port 38. (Step S28-9).
[0131]
The above routine describes the flow for one opening of the shutter 40. Explaining this flow comprehensively, the opened shutter 40 reaches a predetermined opening time or a winning ball is played. Blocking is performed according to the condition achieved earlier among the conditions for reaching the predetermined number. Therefore, even if a predetermined time has not elapsed since the shutter 40 was opened, the shutter 40 is closed when a predetermined number of game balls are won in the big prize opening 38, and the predetermined number of game balls are won in the big prize opening 38. Even if not, the shutter 40 is controlled to close when a predetermined time elapses after the shutter 40 is opened.
[0132]
Next, “1 time” is subtracted from the maximum number of times of opening (n times) of the special winning opening 38 set in the previous step (step S28-2) (step S28-10). That is, this process is counted as one opening of the big winning opening 38 by the operation from the opening of the winning opening to the closing of the winning opening described above, and is actually calculated from the preset maximum possible number of opening. This means that the number of times of opening is subtracted (n = (n-1)).
[0133]
Next, it is determined whether or not there is a game ball that has passed through the specific area 203 among the game balls that have won the big winning opening 38 during the operation of “opening the winning opening to closing the winning opening” described above. Judgment is made (step S28-11).
[0134]
And when there exists the game ball which passed the specific area | region 203, it progresses to the following step (step S28-12). On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no game ball that has passed through the specific area 203 (when it is determined that the game ball has passed only through the normal area 204), the big hit gaming state is terminated and the game returns to the normal game.
[0135]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S28-11 that there is a game ball that has passed through the specific area 203, the actual number of times released from the maximum number of times that can be released in the previous step (step S28-10). It is determined whether or not the result (n) of subtracting “0” is “0” (step S28-12).
[0136]
If it is determined in step S28-12 that the subtraction result (n) is not "0", the process returns to the previously described step (step S28-3). On the other hand, when it is determined that the subtraction result (n) is “0”, that is, when the number of times the shutter 40 can be opened reaches the maximum number of times that the shutter 40 can be opened, the big hit gaming state is terminated and the normal game is returned.
[0137]
The above description is about the maximum number of times the shutter 40 is opened with one big hit, but when this flow is described comprehensively, the maximum number n of shutters 40 with one big hit. However, in order for the shutter 40 to be opened again after one opening is completed, any of the game balls that have entered the big prize opening 38 before the shutter 40 is closed. However, it is necessary to pass through the specific area 203 of the special winning opening 38.
[0138]
Therefore, the shutter 40 can be opened a maximum of n times with one big hit, but the next time unless the game ball passes through the specific area 203 in the big winning opening 38 while the shutter 40 is opened. The shutter 40 is not opened. That is, whether or not the shutter 40 is opened the maximum number of times depends on whether or not a game ball enters the specific area 203 of the big winning opening 38.
[0139]
The gaming apparatus 10 according to the present embodiment is configured and operates as described above. In the present embodiment, the game board 14 is a transparent resin panel 141 in which game components such as the obstacle nail 28 are appropriately arranged on the liquid crystal panel 140 that constitutes a video area for displaying an image of the virtual pachinko game board. The normal pachinko game for launching the actual game ball B and the video pachinko game for launching the virtual game ball B ′ as an image on the video area formed of the liquid crystal panel 140 can be selectively executed.
[0140]
Therefore, the normal pachinko game and the video pachinko game can be enjoyed by the single gaming device 10, and the satisfaction of both the player who wants to enjoy the normal pachinko game and the player who wants to enjoy the fresh video pachinko game is obtained. It becomes possible.
[0141]
By the way, as described with reference to FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the gaming apparatus 10 described above can be installed in the pachinko hall P and provided as general entertainment, but the actual gaming ball B in the normal pachinko game, By adopting a game method in which the virtual game ball B ′ in the video pachinko game is equivalently exchangeable, the player can use any game ball (real game ball, virtual game ball) acquired in any game form. It can be exchanged for prizes, etc., and it will encourage the game as well as conventional pachinko games, and will increase game motivation.
[0142]
【The invention's effect】
In the present invention, on the pachinko game board, a video area for displaying an image of the virtual pachinko game board is provided, and a normal pachinko game for launching a real game ball, and a video pachinko game for launching a virtual game ball as an image on the video area It is possible to satisfy both a player who wants to enjoy a normal pachinko game and a player who wants to enjoy a fresh video pachinko game.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine which is a gaming machine according to the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a partially enlarged explanatory view of the pachinko gaming apparatus.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of game islands in which the pachinko gaming devices are arranged.
FIG. 4 is a game system control block diagram for controlling the game island and each pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 5 is an explanatory view showing a cross section of a game board provided in the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing another embodiment of the game board.
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing a difference in behavior between a real game ball and a virtual game ball when a normal pachinko game is performed and when a video pachinko game is performed in the pachinko gaming apparatus.
FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram of a jackpot winning device.
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of processing for detecting a game ball executed in the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of variable display game processing that is called and executed in step S14 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 10;
FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram specifically showing a variation display mode of identification information symbols in a variable display game.
13 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a process after a big hit in the subroutine of the variable display game process shown in FIG.
[Explanation of symbols]
B Real game ball
B 'Virtual game ball
D terminal
M jackpot winning device
10 gaming devices
14 Game board
140 LCD panel

Claims (4)

A video area for displaying a virtual pachinko game board image is provided on the pachinko game board, and a normal pachinko game that launches a real game ball and a video pachinko game that launches a virtual game ball as an image on the video area are selected and executed. A gaming machine characterized by being made possible. 2. A gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a game selection means for selecting one of a normal pachinko game and a video pachinko game. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the game selection means can be operated at any time. A gaming method using the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
A game method characterized in that an actual game ball in a normal pachinko game and a virtual game ball in a video pachinko game can be exchanged equivalently.

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