JP4317909B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine having control for shortening the display time of symbol variation (hereinafter abbreviated as “shortening time”) and control for extending the entrance time of a specific entrance device.
[0002]
[Prior art]
As a technology to generate the next jackpot in a short period of time after the jackpot ends, by satisfying the necessary conditions such as hitting a special symbol among the special symbols, after the jackpot ends, until the next jackpot, In addition to performing time-shortening control to shorten the time from fluctuation to stopping, the extension control of the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is also performed at the same time. Many of these ordinary electric accessories have a structure in which a game ball can enter even if the entrance is not enlarged. During a normal game, a big hit decision random number is extracted by winning a game ball in a normal electric game, and the special symbol usually fluctuates from 15 to 90 seconds (average fluctuation time is about 30 seconds). Stop. When a game ball passes through the start gate, the normal symbol display device displays the normal symbol in an average fluctuation time of about 15 seconds. For example, when a small hit is made, a stop symbol of 7 is displayed and the normal electric accessory is released. During the opening, about one game ball can enter. The normal symbol and the special symbol hold memory are both four, and when the big hit random number is extracted by the big hit decision random number, the big hit symbol such as 777 is displayed on the special symbol display device and the big hit game is performed. In normal games, the special symbols vary for a long time, and even if the regular electric equipment is released, if the four holding lamps are lit, the next prize ball will come in. Winning is invalid.
However, after the jackpot game is over, the time reduction function is activated, and the average fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened to, for example, 0.5 to 6 seconds. When the normal symbols 7 are aligned, the opening time of the ordinary electric accessory is normally about 0.5 seconds, for example, extended from 2 seconds to 3 seconds. Because the fluctuation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol is short, the normal electric accessory is frequently opened and the opening time is long, the indication of the change stop of the symbol is digested one after another, so that the ball on the normal electric accessory The reserved portion has already been digested when winning a prize, the reserved memory is rarely invalidated, and the cycle of the symbol fluctuation stop is shortened. Therefore, the number of random number lotteries that vary the special symbol per unit time increases, and the next big hit game can be obtained at an early stage without reducing the game balls. As models that perform such time savings, there are known ones that rush into all the special symbols that are big hits, and those that rush into a specific symbol. The following Patent Documents 1 and 2 are known as disclosed prior art.
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-11-33178
In paragraph 0072 and the like, there is a description that in the case of a probability variation symbol, the variation time of the symbol of the special symbol display device is shortened and the variation time of the normal symbol display device is shortened.
[Patent Document 2]
JP 2000-14887
A predetermined number of time reduction controls may be added to the paragraph 0042 or the like depending on the type of jackpot after the jackpot. That is, the special symbol is shortened in the variation time, the regular symbol displayed on the normal symbol display device 60 is also shortened in the variation time, and when the normal symbol is hit, the opening time of the start entrance 7 is, for example, 4 Seconds are extended. The number of time reductions can be set according to various general techniques. For example, there is a description that the number of time reductions is constant or is changed according to conditions.
[0003]
By the way, hitherto, ballistic ball machines such as pachinko machines are known as a so-called type 3 game machine with an electric accessory. This is because when the game ball passes the start gate, the design of the symbol display device is changed. When a predetermined combination of symbols (three-digit identical jackpot symbol) is displayed with a predetermined probability, the specific pitching device passes a predetermined time (for example, 5 to 6 seconds). Alternatively, a predetermined number (usually 4, 5) of game balls are operated in an open state until a prize is won, and a plurality of game balls are won during the open state of this specific pitching device. If the ball wins a specific area called a so-called V zone, a big hit game (hit right) is generated. If a game ball wins a rotating third type starting port provided on the right side of the board during a big hit game, until the big winning port that is not normally released wins a predetermined time (for example, 6 seconds) or a predetermined number The right ends when it is opened and a predetermined number (for example, 16) enters the type 3 starting port.
Arrangeball game machines are basically the same as the above-mentioned type 3 game machine in the way of generating rights. When the combination of the predetermined symbols is a combination of specific symbols, the specific pitching device is opened and the specific input is released. A big hit game is generated when a game ball enters a specific area in the ball apparatus. In the case of an arrangement ball game machine, 14 games are effective as a jackpot period.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in the case of a game content in which the generation of a game advantageous to the player is determined depending on whether or not the game ball passes through a specific area of the specific pitching device in the third type gaming machine or the arrangement ball gaming machine. Is essentially unfamiliar with the operation of the ordinary electric accessory, which is the basis for the variable suspension of the symbols mounted on the conventional Type 1, and is suitable for the Type 3 gaming machine and Arrangeball gaming machine. Is difficult to apply. That is, in the case of the third type gaming machine, when a game ball enters the start opening, the normal symbol changes, and when a random number is drawn and a predetermined value is entered, the entrance of the specific winning device is opened and one game ball is in a specific area ( It is a big hit when it is guided to the popular name V zone), and since it has a unique structure that is not found in the first type pachinko machine, the ordinary electric accessory opens the entrance of the specific ball entry device. Even if the first type of time-shortening function is forcibly installed, the time-shortening control may not function effectively for the process of determining the passage of the game ball to the specific area of the specific pitching device. The time-saving function of the first type pachinko machine is that when a game ball wins at the start gate, a normal electric accessory is released, and if a game ball enters, a special symbol lottery is performed and a jackpot decision is made, By providing it, the number of lotteries increases, and the mechanism that causes the lottery is different. Therefore, the problem that the game content is uniform with little variation in the conventional time-saving control, and the problem that it is difficult for the player to determine the timing of completion of the time-saving are considered.
[0005]
Therefore, the gaming machine of the present invention can be equipped with a time-shortening control function even in the third type gaming machine and the arrangement ball gaming machine, gives abundant control of variations, and makes it easy for the player to determine the timing of the time-shortening end. It is to increase the taste of the game.
[0006]
[Means and effects for solving the problems]
The inventor displays a count value and a set value of the number of times that the electric agent is actuated and the number of times that the judgment symbol is actuated in a gaming machine that ends the time reduction if one of the number of times that the number of times that the electric symbol is actuated or the number of times of judgment symbol is reached. When one of the two approaches the set value, the player is alerted, and when one reaches the set value, the idea of clearing both to zero has led to the present invention. That is, the gaming machine according to claim 1, which has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, is caused by the entry of the specific entry device due to the entry of the game ball into the entrance or passage entrance on the game board surface. In a gaming machine that expands the ball width for a predetermined time and causes a game advantageous to the player to occur due to the game ball passing through a specific area in the specific pitching device, the ball enters the specific pitching device. If the game ball is temporarily stopped and the random number extracted due to the game ball entering is a predetermined value, the game ball is guided to the specific area, and if not, the game ball is guided outside the specific area. Guidance determination means, guidance determination display means for displaying the determination result by the guidance determination means with a determination pattern, expansion time extension means for increasing the expansion time of the specific ball-entering device, and the guidance determination display Fluctuating to shorten the display time of fluctuation by means An expansion means extending when the expansion time extension means is activated when the expansion time extension means and the fluctuation time reduction means are activated after the game advantageous to the player is completed. Number of times display means for displaying the number of times of operation together with a predetermined maximum number of times of expansion, and displaying the number of times of fluctuation of the determination symbol by the guidance determination display means when the time of fluctuation time shortening is activated, together with a predetermined number of times of maximum fluctuation If either one of the expansion operation number or the shortened variation number displayed by the number display unit reaches the maximum number of expansions or the maximum variation number earlier, the expansion time extending unit and the variation time shortening unit Stop clear means for stopping the operation and returning the displayed number of expansion operations and shortening fluctuations to the initial value or erasing the number display; A game machine characterized by comprising.
[0007]
According to the gaming machine according to claim 1, in the gaming machine that generates a jackpot game due to the game ball passing through a specific area in the specific pitching device, the expansion time extension means or the variation time reduction means By activating, the expansion time of the specific pitching device is extended to promote a large number of pitches, and whether the game balls that have entered the specific pitching device are guided to a specific area or a non-specific area The time required for determining the determination symbol can be shortened (for example, it was 30 seconds in the normal state, for example, 5 seconds), and it is possible to prevent the game balls from staying in the specific entry device for a long period of time. This makes it possible to install a time-shortening control function that has been difficult in the past. Also, when either the maximum expansion count or the shortened variation count reaches the set maximum value, the operation of the expansion time extension means and the variation time reduction means is stopped, so that the additional game value after the big hit game is It is possible to increase the fun of the game without suppressing the increase and without impairing the soundness of the gaming machine. Further, if the number of times of each operation is incremented and displayed together with the maximum value, or decremented from the maximum value, the player can clearly understand the end timing, and the game soundness can be further enhanced.
[0008]
This gaming machine is substantially divided into three game states: a normal game, a game advantageous to the player (also referred to as a jackpot game state), and a time-short game performed after the advantageous game ends and an extended time extension control. It will consist of In a normal game, based on a specific display mode of a judgment pattern variably displayed when a game ball enters the entrance or passage entrance on the game board surface, the entered game ball is guided to a specific area and the player The game is advantageous to the player, and the player can obtain an advantageous state. After the game advantageous to the player, the expansion time of the specific pitching device by the expansion time extension means is increased from the predetermined time, and the variation display time of the determination symbol by the guidance determination display means by the variation time reduction means To shorten. Thereby, since this guidance result is settled in a short time, it can be possible to give a high game interest to a player.
[0009]
The specific pitching device here has a specific area and a non-specific area inside. A configuration in which a prize ball is paid out by entering a specific pitching device may be used, or a structure in which a winning symbol is lit up, but the prize ball is not paid out directly, as in an arrangement ball game machine, may be used. Even if the game ball passes through the non-specific area, the big hit game is not executed. However, there is no problem even if it is configured to give some game value that is not as advantageous to the player as the big hit game.
The specific ball entry device includes both a structure that enters even when the width of the entrance is not enlarged or opened, and a structure that does not enter when the width is not enlarged or opened (usually in a closed state). Furthermore, it is preferable that the specific pitching device expands the entrance of the specific pitching device by drawing a random number due to the passage to the passing gate or the pitching into the pitching entrance, and variably displaying the symbols.
In addition, it is preferable that the specific pitching device has a configuration in which the probability that the winning ball is guided to the specific area satisfies a predetermined probability or less (1/3 or less) in order to make the game sound.
[0010]
The guidance determination means has a stopping device for temporarily stopping a game ball entering the specific entering device, and if the random number extracted due to a predetermined timing such as the timing of entering is a predetermined value, What is necessary is just to provide the guidance device which guides the game ball to the specific area and guides it to the non-specific area of the specific entrance device if it is not a predetermined value.
For example, the stopping device includes a game ball holding unit capable of temporarily holding a game ball, and the game ball holding unit includes both a single ball and a plurality of game balls. One holding part capable of guiding the game ball to the specific area by rotation drive of the rotary drive device is provided, and the game ball is guided to the specific area or the non-specific area by swinging the holding part to the left and right. be able to. A first holding part capable of guiding the game ball to the specific area and a second holding part capable of guiding the game ball to the non-specific area, and whether the game ball is held by the first holding part or the second holding part It may be determined whether or not a game advantageous to the player is generated. The guidance determining means may be always rotating during the game, or at least when a game ball enters the guidance determining means. Further, the guidance determination means can have a different mode of guidance depending on the type or combination of symbols that are fixedly displayed on the guidance determination display means. Specifically, the mode of rotation can be varied, for example, the rotation speed can be varied, or the rotation direction can be changed to either clockwise or counterclockwise.
In addition, it is preferable to provide a specific detection device that detects a game ball that has entered and to guide the game ball in response to detection by the specific detection device.
[0011]
The guidance determination display means variably displays one or more determination symbols, and more specifically, is a symbol variable display device that variably displays the determination symbols. Moreover, you may provide in either an internal area | region or an external area | region of a specific pitching apparatus.
[0012]
The expansion time extending operation of the expansion time extending means is an operation for extending the expansion time by one operation (for example, 0.5 seconds to 2.5 seconds). Any of the operations (for example, one 0.5 second expansion operation to 0.5 second expansion operation three times) is included. This means that the enlargement time should be substantially extended.
[0013]
The shortening operation of the variation time shortening means shortens the time from the start to stop of the determination symbol variation, and can increase the frequency of the variation stop display count per unit time.
[0014]
In addition to the determination symbol, it is preferable to have a notification symbol that causes the expansion of the specific winning device. In each control, it is preferable that the process is terminated when a big hit symbol is displayed during the process. In the control including the expansion / extension control and the time reduction control, it is preferable that the expansion / extension control and the time reduction control have the same end. It is preferable that the determination at the end is based on the enlargement operation by enlargement / extension and the number of times of display change of the judgment symbol by time reduction. The enlargement time, the predetermined time, and the variable display time here are preferably not average values but average values.
[0015]
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, the game apparatus according to the first aspect further comprises an expansion notification means for notifying the player with an expansion notification pattern when expanding the specific pitching device, and the number-of-times display means After the advantageous game is over, the number of notification changes, which is the number of changes in the enlarged notification pattern by the expansion notification means, is displayed together with a predetermined maximum number of notifications, and the stop clear means is displayed by the number display means. If any one of the number of times, the shortened variation number, or the notification variation number reaches the maximum expansion number, the maximum variation number, or the maximum notification number, the operation of the expansion time extending unit and the variation time shortening unit is stopped. The gaming machine is preferably characterized in that the displayed expansion operation count, shortening variation count, and notification variation count are reset to initial values or the count display is deleted.
According to claim 2, the same effect as that of claim 1 is produced.
[0016]
According to claim 3, in the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, if any one of the display times displayed by the number display means approaches a maximum value corresponding to each, a warning is given to the player. A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a warning notification means.
According to claim 3, since a warning is given when the maximum value is approached, the player is clearly recognized that the end timing is close, and the added game value after the end of the jackpot game is used effectively or preciously. It is possible to give the player a consciousness. As a result, it is possible to correct the unpleasant sensation of having ended suddenly.
[0017]
According to claim 4, due to the game ball entering the entrance or passage entrance on the game board surface, the entrance width of the specific entrance device is expanded for a predetermined time, In the gaming machine that causes a game advantageous to the player due to the passing of the game ball through the specific area, the game ball entering the specific ball entry device is temporarily stopped and caused by the timing of entering the game If the extracted random number value is a predetermined value, the game ball is guided to the specific area, and if it is not the predetermined value, the guidance determination means for guiding outside the specific area, and the determination result by the guidance determination means are displayed by a determination pattern. Guidance determination display means for performing, expansion time extension means for increasing the expansion time of the specific pitching device from the predetermined time, and variation time shortening means for shortening the variation display time by the guidance determination display means, End of the game in favor of the player The expansion time extension means and the fluctuation time reduction means are actuated later, and further, the expansion operation number of the specific pitching device when the expansion time extension means is activated is decremented from a predetermined maximum expansion number, The number display means for decrementing the number of shortened fluctuations of the determination symbol by the guidance determination display means when the fluctuation time shortening means is activated from a predetermined maximum number of fluctuations, and the enlargement decremented by the number display means If either the number of actuations or the number of shortened fluctuations quickly reaches zero, the expansion time extension means and the fluctuation time shortening means are stopped, and the displayed number of times of enlargement actuation and the number of shortened fluctuations are initialized. Preferably, the game machine is provided with stop clear means for returning to the display or erasing the count display.
The fourth aspect produces the same effect as the first and second aspects.
[0018]
According to claim 5, in the gaming machine according to claim 4, when the specific pitching device is enlarged, the game machine is provided with an enlargement notification means for notifying with an enlarged notification pattern, and the number of times display means is provided to the player. After the advantageous game is over, the notification change count which is the number of changes in the enlarged notification pattern by the expansion notification means is decremented from a predetermined maximum notification count, and the stop clear means is displayed by the number display means. If any of the number of operations, the shortened variation number, or the notification variation number quickly reaches zero, the expansion time extending unit and the variation time shortening unit are stopped, and the displayed expanded operation number and shortened variation are displayed. The gaming machine is preferably characterized in that the number of times and the number of notification fluctuations are returned to their initial values or the number display is deleted.
The fifth aspect has the same effect as the fourth aspect.
When the specific pitching device expands, a random number may be drawn, or if the game ball enters the specific pitching device, the entrance may be opened directly. In either case, the enlargement is notified by a combination of symbols.
Here, the enlarged notification symbol is a symbol for notifying whether or not the specific pitching device is opened. For example, the expansion notification symbol is caused to stop changing due to the game ball entering the entrance or passage entrance on the game board surface, and the specific entry device is expanded by stopping and displaying the specific symbol. This is notified to the player.
[0019]
According to claim 6, in the gaming machine according to claim 4 to claim 5, warning notifying means for warning the player if any one of the display times displayed by the number display means is close to zero. A gaming machine characterized by being provided is preferable.
According to claim 6, since the warning is given if the number of display times is close to zero, it is clearly recognized by the player that the end timing has come close, and the additional game value after the end of the jackpot game is effective or important. It is possible to give the player a sense of use. As a result, it is possible to correct the unpleasant sensation of having ended suddenly.
[0020]
According to claim 7, due to the game ball entering the entrance or passage entrance on the game board surface, the entrance width of the specific entrance device is expanded for a predetermined time, In the gaming machine that causes a game advantageous to the player due to the passing of the game ball through the specific area, the game ball entering the specific ball entry device is temporarily stopped and caused by the timing of entering the game If the extracted random number value is a predetermined value, the game ball is guided to the specific area, and if it is not the predetermined value, the guidance determination means for guiding outside the specific area, and the determination result by the guidance determination means are displayed by a determination pattern. Guidance determination display means for performing, expansion time extension means for increasing the expansion time of the specific pitching device from the predetermined time, and variation time shortening means for shortening the variation display time by the guidance determination display means, End of the game in favor of the player The expansion time extension means and the fluctuation time shortening means are operated later, and the maximum operation frequency setting means for presetting the expansion operation frequency for operating the expansion time extension means and the maximum fluctuation frequency for operating the fluctuation time reduction means. And an operation stop means for stopping the operation of the expansion time extension means and the fluctuation time shortening means when each of the number of times set by the maximum operation frequency setting means reaches the maximum number of times. A featured gaming machine is preferred.
According to the seventh aspect, since the additional game value after the end of the jackpot game does not stop unless the number of times of each operation reaches the maximum value, the effect of generating the jackpot in a short time is maintained even when any of them reaches the maximum value. Can be made. As a result, the player can maintain a sense of expectation for the jackpot game.
[0021]
According to an eighth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the seventh aspect of the present invention, the game machine according to the seventh aspect further comprises an expansion notification means for notifying with an expansion notification pattern when the specific pitching device is expanded, wherein the maximum operation number setting means is the game After the game advantageous to the user, a maximum notification frequency of the notification variation frequency that is the number of variations of the expanded notification symbol by the expansion notification unit is set, and the operation stopping unit is configured to perform the expansion operation number, the shortened variation operation number, and the notification. Preferably, the game machine is characterized in that the operation of the expansion time extension means and the fluctuation time reduction means is stopped when the number of changes reaches the maximum number.
The eighth aspect produces the same effect as the seventh aspect.
[0022]
According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine according to any one of the seventh to eighth aspects is preferably a gaming machine provided with a warning notification means for notifying each of the maximum number of times.
According to the ninth aspect, since the warning is given if any number of times reaches the maximum value or zero (if the maximum number is digested), the same effect as in the third or sixth aspect is exhibited.
[0023]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. The embodiment of the present invention is not limited to the following embodiment, and can take various forms as long as it belongs to the technical scope of the present invention.
[0024]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment mainly includes a rectangular outer frame 11 and a front frame 12, and a known prepaid card unit 13 is provided on the left side of the outer frame 11. The front frame 12 is rotatably attached to the outer frame 11 by hinges 14 at the upper and lower left ends. An upper plate 15 is provided below the front frame 12, and a lending button 16, a settlement button 17 and a balance notification unit 18 are provided on the front surface of the upper plate 15. When the prepaid card is inserted into the card slot 19 of the prepaid card unit 13, the stored balance is notified to the balance notifying unit 18, and when the lending button 16 is pressed, the game ball is lent and the game ball is discharged from the payout port of the upper plate 15. Is discharged. A window-shaped metal frame 20 is attached to the front frame 12 so as to be openable with respect to the front frame 12. A plate glass 21 is double fitted into the metal frame 20. A game board 22 is stored behind the plate glass 21. A lower plate 23 is provided at the lower part of the front frame 12 of the upper plate 15, and a firing handle 24 is attached to the right side of the lower plate 23. A rotation ring (not shown) is supported on the outer periphery of the launch handle 24, and the game ball can be launched onto the game board 22 by rotating the ring in the clockwise direction. The upper plate 15 and the lower plate 23 are connected to each other, and are configured to guide the game ball to the lower plate 23 when the upper plate 15 is full of game balls.
[0025]
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10, and a mechanism board 26 for detachably attaching the game board 22 is housed in the outer frame 11 described above. The mechanism panel 26 is provided with a ball tank 27, a guide rod 28, and a payout device 29 from above. With this configuration, if there is a winning game ball at the winning opening on the game board 22, a predetermined number of gaming balls can be discharged from the ball tank 27 to the above-described upper plate 15 through the guide rod 28 by the payout device 29. .
[0026]
In addition, the main control board 30 and the prize ball control board 31 can be attached to and detached from the mechanism panel 26. A launch control board 32 and a launch motor 33 are provided at the lower left portion of the front frame 12, and an external connection terminal board is provided above the main control board 30. 34 are attached to each. It should be noted that the structure related to the payout of game balls with the mechanism panel 26 as the center is the same as the conventional structure, and the detailed description thereof is omitted.
[0027]
When the above-described launch handle 24 is rotated, the launch motor 33 (see FIG. 2) driven by the launch control board 32 is driven and the game ball on the upper plate 15 is launched onto the game board 22 along the guide rail. Is done. If the launched game ball wins each winning hole, the game ball is taken into the back of the board as a safe ball, and if not won, it is taken into the back of the board through the out port 41 as well.
[0028]
Next, the game board 22 will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 3, a specific entry device 35 that allows a game ball to enter one ball at a central portion when it is not expanded or opened, and allows a plurality of game balls to enter when the entrance is expanded or opened. The third type starting port 36 on the right side of the specific pitching device 35, the special prize winning device 37 below it, the notification symbol display device 38 below the specific pitching device 35, and the notification symbol display device 38 on the left and right sides A pair of start ball entering devices 39 for starting the change of the notification symbol of the symbol display device 38 are arranged. A top nail 40 is provided on the upper part of the specific entrance device 35. The third type starting port 36 and the special winning device 37 are activated during the big hit game. The special prize-winning device 37 has a structure capable of continuous operation by opening and closing when a jackpot game is executed. The notification symbol display device 38 includes a left symbol display area 38a, a middle symbol display area 38b, and a right symbol display area 38c. Each symbol display unit displays a plurality of different symbols, for example, numerical symbols from 0 to 9, etc., with LEDs (or liquid crystal). At the bottom, an out port 41, a windmill 43, a game nail 44, and the like are provided.
[0029]
The specific pitching device 35 is responsible for generating the right of the so-called jackpot game, and is disposed approximately at the center of the game area of the game board 22 and operates based on the result that is confirmed and displayed on the notification symbol display device 38. Of the blade members 35a and 35b, a ball entry switch 35c provided at the base of the blade members 35a and 35b, and an inlet 35d. Whether the entered game ball is entered when the entrance does not expand or the entrance is expanded when the entrance detection switch 35c and the blade members 35a and 35b are driven. Can be detected. Based on the operation of the pair of blade members 35a and 35b, the specific ball entry device 35 is in an open state that is advantageous for the player to enter the ball. Further, as shown in FIGS. 4 (a) to 4 (d), the specific pitching device 35 is a guidance smoothing device that includes rotating blades for guiding the game balls that have entered the specific pitching device 35 to the guidance determination device 47. 46 is provided. The guidance smoothing device 46 may not be provided. The guidance determination device 47 includes a rotating body called a so-called sorting device.
[0030]
As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D, an entrance detection switch 48 is provided in the upper part of the passage to the guidance determination device 47. A random number is extracted based on this detection, and the extracted random value is a predetermined value. If it is, it will guide to the specific area 50, and if it is other than a predetermined value, it will guide to the non-specific area 51. The success / failure probability by the success / failure determination random number (0 to 9) is 1/10, and the determination symbols determined by the determination symbol determination random numbers 0 to 9 of the guidance determination display device 49 are 10 types of 0 to 9, It stops after a predetermined time after the judgment symbol starts to fluctuate. The guidance determination device 47 is rotatable in both the left and right directions toward the game board 22, and the game ball dropped from the guidance smoothing device 46 enters the recess 47 a provided in the guidance determination device 47, and the game ball is Wait until the symbol fluctuation stops, and if the stationary display result of the determination symbol of the guidance determination display device 49 is the jackpot symbol 00, 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88, 99, left The game ball is guided to the specific area 50. On the other hand, if the stationary display result of the determination symbol is other than the big hit symbol, the game ball is rotated clockwise and the game ball is guided to the non-specific area 51. In addition, the guidance determination device 47 is in a game ball receiving state or a guidance standby state when it is not in operation, that is, when the guidance determination display device 49 is in a variable start waiting state or a variable display state. In this specific example, if the lottery value of the success / failure determination random number (0-9) is 1, the same two-digit 00 corresponding to the number determined by the determination symbol determination random number 0-9 extracted at that time. When the winning symbol of .about.99 is displayed and the lottery value is other than 1, a symbol that is not the same in two digits is displayed by a known random symbol determination random number.
[0031]
As shown in FIGS. 4A to 4D, the guidance smoothing device 46 is provided with a ball detection switch 48. A random number is extracted based on this detection, and if the extracted random number is a predetermined value, a specific region is extracted. If it is other than the predetermined value, it is guided to the non-specific area 51. The probability of success / failure due to random numbers (0 to 9) is 1/10, and there are 10 types of determination symbols 0 to 9 determined by the determination symbol determination random numbers 0 to 9 of the guidance determination display device 49. Starts to fluctuate and stops after a predetermined time. The guidance determination device 47 is rotatable in both the left and right directions toward the game board 22, and the game ball dropped from the guidance smoothing device 46 enters the recess 47 a provided in the guidance determination device 47, and the game ball is Wait until the symbol fluctuation stops, and if the stationary display result of the determination symbol of the guidance determination display device 49 is the jackpot symbol 00, 11, 22, 33, 44, 55, 66, 77, 88, 99, left The game ball is guided to the specific area 50. On the other hand, if the stationary display result of the determination symbol is other than the big hit symbol, the game ball is rotated clockwise and the game ball is guided to the non-specific area 51. In addition, the guidance determination device 47 is in a game ball receiving state or a guidance standby state when it is not in operation, that is, when the guidance determination display device 49 is in a variable start waiting state or a variable display state. In this specific example, if the random number (0-9) is a lottery value of 1, a big hit symbol of 0-99, which is the same two digits corresponding to the number determined by the determination symbol determination random numbers 0-9, is displayed. If the lottery value is other than 1, a symbol that is not identical by two digits is displayed.
[0032]
The guidance determination display device 49 has two display areas, and based on the detection result of the specific ball entry device detection switch 48, the determination symbol starts variable display. As shown in FIGS. 4 (a), 4 (b), and 4 (c), if the determination symbols are the same in two digits, such as “7, 7”, and are stopped and displayed (determined display), it is a big hit and the guidance determination device 47 rotates counterclockwise, and the game ball in the recess 47 a is guided to a specific area 50 provided at the lower left of the guidance determination device 47. Also, as shown in FIGS. 4A, 4B, and 4D, when the display is confirmed and displayed in a mode other than the symbol display mode (outgoing display mode) in the case of the big hit, the guidance determination device 47 turns clockwise. And the game ball is guided to the non-specific region 51 provided at the lower right of the guidance determination device 47. The guidance determination display device 49 can be, for example, a 7-segment LED, a dot matrix, or a liquid crystal (LCD) display. Thus, the game ball guided by the guidance smoothing device 46 is guided to either the specific region 50 or the non-specific region 51 by the guidance determination device 47.
[0033]
The operation for extending the expansion time of the blade members 35a and 35b after the big hit ends is an operation for extending the expansion time by one operation (for example, extending from 0.5 seconds to 2.5 seconds), and the same for each operation. Any of the operations of expanding a plurality of times by the time (for example, one expansion operation of 0.5 seconds to three expansion operations of 0.5 seconds) may be used.
[0034]
The special winning device 37 is for a so-called big hit game. The gaming ball enters the specific area 50 of the specific winning device 35, and the gaming ball enters the third type starting port 36 provided above the special winning device 37. If a prize is won, the opening / closing plate is operated to open for a predetermined time.
[0035]
The notification symbol display device 38 is provided with four symbol start memory display devices 52 for displaying the memory of the game ball passing to the start ball entering device 39.
[0036]
The start ball entering device 39 includes a symbol start switch 55 inside. When a game ball is detected by the detection switch 55, the notification symbol display device 38 is activated to start variable display of symbols.
[0037]
The electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The electrical circuit of the pachinko machine 10 is mainly composed of a main control board 30, a prize ball control board 31, a launch control board 32, a symbol control board 80, a lamp control board 81, a sound control board 82, and the like, as shown. Yes. In this circuit diagram, a so-called relay board and a power supply circuit for transferring signals are not described.
[0038]
The main control board 30 is configured as a logic operation circuit centered on an 8-bit one-chip microcomputer incorporating a ROM that stores a game control program, a CPU that performs operations, a RAM that functions as a work area for operations, and the like. External input / output circuits for inputting / outputting from / to each substrate or various switches and various actuators are also provided. On the input side of the main control board 30, a touch switch 24a, a prize ball payout switch 29a, a ball detection switch 35c, a ball detection switch 48, a symbol start switch 55, a full switch 83, a supply switch 84, a count switch 85, A third type start port detection switch 86, a specific area passage detection switch (hereinafter referred to as a V switch) 90, a non-specific area passage detection switch 91 (hereinafter referred to as an N switch), and the like are connected. Further, on the output side of the main control board 30, an external connection terminal board 34, a special winning device solenoid 93, a solenoid 94, driving devices 95 to 97, a prize ball control board 31, a firing control board 32, a symbol control board 80, a lamp A control board 81, a sound control board 82, and the like are connected.
[0039]
The touch switch 24a is the launch handle 24, the prize ball payout switch 29a is below the ball cutting motor 29b (see FIG. 5) in the payout device 29, the ball detection switch 35c is in the specific ball entry device 35, and the ball detection switch 48 is Above the guidance determination device 47, the symbol start switch 55 is in the start ball entering device 39, the full tank switch 83 is in the lower plate 23, the replenishment switch 84 is in the ball tank 27, the count switch 85 is in the special winning device 37, the third The seed start port detection switch 86 is mounted in the third type start port 36, the V switch 90 is mounted in the specific area 50, and the N switch 91 is mounted in the non-specific area 51.
[0040]
Here, the touch switch 24a is built in the launch handle 24 and the player touches the launch handle 24, and the prize ball payout switch 29a detects the game ball discharged to the upper plate 15 by the ball cutting motor 29b. The switch 35c indicates that the game ball has entered the specific ball entry device 35, the ball detection switch 48 indicates that the game ball has been guided by the guidance determination device 47, and the symbol start switch 55 wins the start ball entering device 39. The full tank switch 83 indicates that the game ball is full in the lower plate 23, the replenishment switch 84 indicates that there is a game ball in the ball tank 27, and the count switch 85 indicates a special winning device. 37, the third type start port detection switch 86 indicates that a game ball has entered the third type start port 36, and the V switch 90 enters the specific pitch device 35. That has passed through the game ball specific region 50 that is, N switches 91 that ball entrance the game ball passes through the non-specific region 51 within a particular ball entrance device 35 is for detecting each.
[0041]
The special winning device solenoid 93 connected to the output side of the main control board 30 opens and closes the special winning device 37, the solenoid 94 opens and closes the blade members 35a and 35b, and the driving device 95 rotates the third type start port 36. The drive / drive device 96 drives the guidance determination device 47.
[0042]
The prize ball control board 31 pays out a game ball as a prize ball to the player when a winning is obtained by driving and controlling the ball cutting motor 29b in accordance with a command command from the main control board 30, and the prepaid card unit described above. 13 and the CR adjustment display board 101 are also controlled, and may be configured as a logical operation circuit using a microcomputer, or may be configured as a discrete circuit. The CR adjustment display board 101 is connected to the lending button 16, the adjustment button 17, the balance notification unit 18 and the like of the upper plate 15 described above.
[0043]
The award ball control board 31 pays out a game ball in accordance with a command from the main control board 30, and the main control board 30 detects whether or not a game ball corresponding to the winning is paid out. Whether or not the game ball is paid out may be detected by both the main control board 30 and the prize ball control board 31.
[0044]
The launch control board 32 controls driving of the launch motor 33 in accordance with the amount of rotation of the launch handle 24 operated by the player. When the player presses the launch stop switch 24b, the launch control board 32 stops the launch or launch. When the touch switch 24a built in the handle 24 is in an ON state, the touch lamp 102 is turned on.
[0045]
The symbol control board 80 is configured as a logical operation circuit centered on a 32-bit one-chip microcomputer, and outputs image control signals to the notification symbol display device 38 and the guidance determination display device 49, respectively.
[0046]
The lamp control board 81 is mainly composed of driving elements such as transistors. Upon receiving a command from the main control board 30, various lamps 103 such as a big hit game lamp and an error lamp and various lamps such as various LEDs 104 are turned on and notified. It is for making it happen. The sound control board 82 includes a sound source IC, an amplifier, and the like, and is used to drive and control the speaker 105 in response to a command from the main control board 30.
[0047]
The above-described transmission to the prize ball control board 31, the launch control board 32, the design control board 80, the lamp control board 81, and the sound control board 82 is a one-way communication circuit so that it can be sent only from the main control board 30. However, it can be configured so that bidirectional communication is also possible.
[0048]
Processing executed by the 8-bit one-chip microcomputer (hereinafter simply referred to as “microcomputer”) in the main control board 30 of the pachinko machine 10 having the circuit configuration described above will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. .
[0049]
The flowchart shown in FIG. 6 represents a main process executed by the microcomputer of the main control board 30 and is a process periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. Each process from step S100 to S140 (hereinafter, step is simply abbreviated as S) is a process that is executed only once in the interrupt process, and is referred to as “main process”. The process of S150 that is repeatedly executed as long as time permits is referred to as “residual process”.
[0050]
When a hardware interrupt is executed by the microcomputer, it is determined whether the interrupt is a normal interrupt after setting the stack pointer (S100). This determination process is performed by determining whether or not the value of a predetermined area of the RAM as a memory is a predetermined value. When the process executed by the microcomputer shifts to this process, the normal process is executed. It is for judging whether or not it is okay. When the power is turned on, the value in the predetermined area of the RAM is different from the predetermined value.
[0051]
If it is determined that the interrupt is not normal (S100: NO), various initial values such as various parameters are written to the work area of the memory, that is, initial settings are made (S110).
[0052]
When an affirmative determination is made with a normal interrupt (S100: YES), in each input process (S120), an input process of each switch provided in the pachinko machine 10 and connected to the main control board 30 is executed. The touch switch 24a, the winning ball payout switch 29a, the incoming ball detection switches 35c and 48, the symbol start switch 55, the full switch 83, the replenishment switch 84, the count switch 85, the third type start port detection switch 86, and the V switch 90. , N switch 91, and other switches such as winning detection switches (not shown) provided at other winning openings are checked.
[0053]
Next, the validity determination process (S130) is performed. This is a process of detecting whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 50, that is, whether or not the V switch 90 is turned on.
[0054]
In each output process (S140), the main control board 30 makes a prize ball control board 31, a launch control board 32, a symbol control board 80, a lamp control board 81, a sound control board 82, and a special prize device according to the progress of the game. Output processing is executed for each of the solenoids such as the solenoid 93, the solenoid 94, and the driving devices 95 to 97. In other words, when it is detected by the respective input processes (S120) that there is a winning game ball at each winning port on the game board 22, the winning ball data is given to the winning ball control board 31 so as to pay out the playing ball as a winning ball. A process of outputting sound data corresponding to the gaming state to the sound control board 82, a process of outputting an error signal to notify that there is an error when the pachinko machine 10 is abnormal, When the big hit game is generated, the big hit game processing or the like is executed.
[0055]
The following output process is performed for the big hit game process. Detecting a ball entering the third type starting port 36 and opening the special prize-winning device 37, the effect of the big hit game, opening the special prize-winning device 37 again after closing, the number of times the special prize-winning device 37 is opened, Processing such as notifying the player with a symbol, voice or lamp that the big hit game has ended is performed.
[0056]
A predetermined residual process (S150) following the above-described process is performed. Further, when an affirmative determination with a normal interrupt is not made (S100: NO), initialization is performed (S110), and residual processing is performed (S150). This residual process is a process that is repeatedly executed as long as time permits within the time remaining after executing S100 to S140, and as long as the above-described update process of the determination symbol determination random number and outlier symbol determination random number allows time. Repeated.
[0057]
The flowchart shown in FIG. 7 is a determination symbol display process executed by the microcomputer of the main control board 30 and will be described below. This process is a process that is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. First, in S200, it is determined whether or not the game ball has passed through the entrance detection switch 48 of the specific entrance device 35. If the passage is not detected, the process returns to the return. A random number lottery is performed, and in S220, variable display of each symbol (in this case, a two-digit success / failure determination symbol) is started on the guidance determination display device 49 according to the obtained random number. Next, in S230, the success / failure result obtained in the above-described success / failure determination process is read out. In S240, whether or not the winner is determined is determined. Align the left symbol with the same symbol, stop and confirm, and return.
[0058]
On the other hand, in the case of detachment determination (S240: NO), the process proceeds to S260, the detachment symbols determined by the random numbers are read, and the process proceeds to S270, where each determination symbol is stopped and displayed at a timing deviated from each other and confirmed. . In the case of the determination of detachment, the display mode can be changed to various modes, such as delaying the variable display time for only one symbol.
[0059]
The display mode determined in such a symbol display process is output as a corresponding command data (command signal) from the main control board 30 to the symbol control board 80 at a predetermined time interval. Display control can be performed by selecting a control mode within a range assigned based on the command data. A display pattern group consisting of a plurality of display patterns corresponding to the command data is stored in the symbol control board 80, and a display pattern corresponding to the command data transmitted as a command signal is selected from the display pattern group. Thus, the display control in the guidance determination display device 49 can be performed on the symbol control board 80.
[0060]
The guidance symbol display processing in the notification symbol display device 38 is performed in substantially the same manner as the above-described determination symbol display processing, but the number of display digits is three digits. In the notification symbol display device 38, there is a reach display or the like. Processing is performed.
[0061]
The flowchart shown in FIG. 8 is a time reduction / enlargement extension control process executed by the microcomputer of the main control board 30, and will be described below. This process is a process that is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms.
First, in S300, it is determined whether or not the big hit game has ended. If a negative determination is made, the process returns to the return. If an affirmative determination is made, it is determined in S310 whether or not the determined symbol of the big hit is determined is 77. If it is determined, the enlargement / extension control and the time reduction control (S320) are performed in S320, and the process returns. The purpose of S310 is to determine the jackpot determination symbol at the time of jackpot occurrence after the jackpot ends, and the added value after the jackpot ends differs depending on the type of determination symbol even for the same jackpot. The determination symbol at the time of big hit is stored in the memory.
If a negative determination is made in S310, it is determined whether or not it is a big hit in S330. If an affirmative determination is made, each control is terminated.
As shown in FIG. 9, the extension / extension control and the time reduction control are the extension extension control synchronized with the number of time reductions. Is set to 50 times, if one number reaches the upper limit, the other is also forcibly terminated in the middle number, or if one number reaches the upper limit, if the other is in the middle, Whether the process is forcibly terminated when the other reaches the upper limit. There are no enlargement / extension control and time-shortening control for determination symbols other than “77”, but the present invention is not limited to this, and all determination symbols may be executed if the determination symbol is a winning symbol.
Time-shortening control is control in which the average variation time for one determination symbol is made shorter than normal. The enlargement / extension control is a control for making the one enlargement time of the blade members 35a, 35b longer than normal.
[0062]
This control is a control that unifies the end of time-shortening control and expansion / extension control. For example, (1) 50 times of enlargement operation due to enlargement / extension, 50 times of fluctuation due to time reduction, (2) 70 times of enlargement operation due to enlargement / extension, 30 times of fluctuation due to time reduction, etc. There is no problem if it is done. As shown by the dotted line, in the timing chart of FIG. 9, when the big hit symbol is displayed on the guidance determination display device 49 in the middle of the period, the enlargement / extension and time reduction are completed even in the middle of the period.
[0063]
As shown in FIG. 10 (a), while the time-shortening control and the expansion / extension control are being executed, the notification symbol display device 38, together with the notification symbol, includes a shortening variation number CT1, an expansion operation number CT2, and a notification variation in a predetermined area. The number of times CT3, the maximum number of shortening fluctuations MX1, the maximum number of expansion operations MX2, and the maximum number of notification fluctuations MX3 are displayed to give the player convenience. The shortening variation number CT1, the expansion operation number CT2, and the notification variation number CT3 are incremented. Instead of the notification symbol display device 38, it may be displayed on the guidance determination display device 49. The shortened variation number CT1 is the number of variation stop times in which the determination symbol is shortened. The number of expansion operations CT2 is the number of expansion operations of the blade members 35a and 35b. The notification variation number CT3 is the number of notification symbol variations. The maximum shortening variation number MX1, the maximum expansion operation number MX2, and the maximum notification variation number MX3 may be the same value or different values.
[0064]
As shown in FIG. 10 (b), the shortened variation count CT1, the expansion operation count CT2, and the notification variation count CT3 may be decremented and displayed on the notification symbol display device 38 together with the notification symbol. In the initial display value, the maximum shortening variation number MX1, the maximum expansion operation number MX2, and the maximum notification variation number MX3 are displayed and decremented.
[0065]
The flowchart shown in FIG. 11 is the stop clear process 1 executed by the microcomputer of the main control board 30 and will be described below. This process is a process that is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms.
First, in S400, every time the shortening variation, the expansion operation, and the notification variation occur, the shortening variation number CT1, the expansion operation number CT2, and the notification variation number CT3 are incremented and displayed. In S410, it is determined whether or not any of the number of times has reached the maximum shortening variation number MX1, the maximum expansion operation number MX2, and the maximum notification variation number MX3. If the determination is negative, the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative, the extension time extension and time reduction control are stopped in S420. In S430, the shortened fluctuation count CT1, the expansion operation count CT2, and the notification fluctuation count CT3 are reset to zero, or the display of the shortening fluctuation maximum count MX1, the expansion actuation maximum count MX2, and the notification fluctuation maximum count MX3 is erased, and the process returns. Returning each count to zero is resetting their memory.
By the stop clear process 1, the time reduction control and the enlargement / extension control can be finished in synchronization. Both controls are completed at the same time, but the control that has reached the maximum number of times is prioritized, so that the control process can be made more efficient. For example, when the expansion operation count CT2 of the expansion / extension control reaches the expansion operation maximum number MX2 first, or when the shortening variation number CT1 reaches the shortening variation maximum number MX1 first, the notification variation number CT3 becomes the notification variation maximum number MX3. There are times when it reaches. When either one reaches the maximum value, the process ends even if the other number remains. Further, by displaying the number of times on the notification symbol display device 38, it is possible to notify the player when the control is completed and the control is completed. The number of notification fluctuations CT3 may not be an essential element.
As a result, the operation of the extended time extension control and the fluctuation time reduction control is stopped when any one of the shortened fluctuation count CT1, the expanded actuation count CT2, and the notification fluctuation count CT3 reaches the set maximum value, so that the big hit game ends It is possible to increase the fun of the game without hindering the subsequent added game value from increasing and without sacrificing the soundness of the gaming machine. In addition, since the number of times of each operation is incremented and displayed together with the maximum value, the player can clearly understand the end timing, and the game soundness can be further enhanced.
[0066]
The flowchart shown in FIG. 12 is the warning notification process 1 executed by the microcomputer of the main control board 30 and will be described below. This process is a process that is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. First, in S500, it is determined whether or not any one of the shortening fluctuation number CT1, the expansion operation number CT2, and the notification fluctuation number CT3 has reached a maximum value. If a negative determination is made, return is returned. If an affirmative determination is made, the display count is changed from green to red, blinking control is performed, notification is also given by voice, increment and display are performed, and return is returned.
As an example near the maximum value, a value of about 90% of the maximum value is preferable but not limited. For example, when the maximum shortening variation number MX1 is set to 100 times, the player is warned if the shortening variation number CT1 reaches 90 times. By giving a warning at an appropriate time, the player is warned that there will be little remaining time-saving function and that the time-saving function will end if the jackpot is generated early. The warning may be notified step by step. For example, the warning may be performed step by step when the remaining maximum value is 50%, 30%, 10%, or 5%.
In this way, when each number of times approaches the maximum value, a warning is given, so that the player can clearly recognize that the end timing is close, and try to use the additional game value after the big hit game effectively or carefully To give players a sense of As a result, it is possible to correct the unpleasant sensation of having ended suddenly.
[0067]
The flowchart shown in FIG. 13 is the stop clear process 2 executed by the microcomputer of the main control board 30 and will be described below. This process is a process that is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms.
First, in S600, every time a shortening variation, an expansion operation, and a notification variation occur, the shortening variation number CT1, the expansion operation number CT2, and the notification variation number CT3 are decremented and displayed. In S610, it is determined whether or not any number of times has reached zero. If the determination is negative, the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative, the extension time extension and time reduction control are stopped in S620. In S630, the shortened fluctuation count CT1, the expansion operation count CT2, and the notification fluctuation count CT3 are returned to the maximum values, the count display is erased, the stored value is reset, and the process returns.
In this way, each number of times is decremented, and if any of them becomes 0, extension time extension and time-shortening control are stopped, each number is returned to the initial value and erased.
In this process, the above-mentioned increment display is changed to a decrement display, and the decrement display is performed from the maximum value after the jackpot is completed. For example, immediately after the end of the jackpot, the number of times of shortening variation CT1, expansion operation number CT2, and notification variation number CT3 is displayed as, for example, 100 times, 150 times, 200 times, and the like.
[0068]
The flowchart shown in FIG. 14 is the warning notification process 2 executed by the microcomputer of the main control board 30 and will be described below. This process is a process that is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. First, in S700, it is determined whether or not any one of the shortening fluctuation number CT1, the expansion operation number CT2, and the notification fluctuation number CT3 is close to zero. If the determination is negative, the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative, in S710, the display count is changed from green to red, and the blinking control is performed.
This process is a warning notification process when the decrement process is performed. It is determined whether any of the number of times is close to 0, and warning processing is performed. For example, when the initial value is 100 times, it may be displayed in steps of 30 times, 20 times, 10 times, and 5 times.
This warns you when the number of times is close to zero, so the player is clearly aware that the end timing is near and is conscious of trying to use the additional game value after the jackpot game is effective or important Can be given to the player. As a result, it is possible to correct the unpleasant sensation of having ended suddenly.
[0069]
The flowchart shown in FIG. 15 is the stop clear process 3 executed by the microcomputer of the main control board 30, and will be described below. This process is a process that is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms.
First, in S800, every time a shortening variation, an expansion operation, or a notification variation occurs, the shortening variation number CT1, the expansion operation number CT2, and the notification variation number CT3 are counted, and increment or decrement display is performed. In step S810, it is determined whether all the times have reached the maximum value or zero. If the determination is negative, the process returns to the return. If the determination is affirmative, the initial display is made in S820, or the display is erased and the process returns to the return.
The above-described processing ends the time reduction control and the expansion / extension control when any one of the number of times reaches a preset maximum number of times, but this processing requires that all the number of times does not reach the maximum value. This is an AND condition process that does not clear the stop. If the total number of times is not exhausted, the function does not stop, and it is determined whether all the numbers have reached their maximum values or the displayed values have become zero. When all the set values have been reached, the time reduction and enlargement / extension functions are stopped. If the total number of times does not digest each set value, it is preferable to maintain the function exceeding the set value. For example, even if the display of the number of times of the shortening variation ends early, other functions have not yet reached the maximum value, so this is maintained as it is. For example, when the expansion operation control reaches the maximum value early and the shortening variation ends at the end, it is preferable that the expansion operation control take a measure to cancel the maximum value and continue the control, and usually the maximum setting value. It is functioning even beyond. In addition, the case of increment display and decrement display is described in common. If there is no problem, the change of the notification pattern may be stopped. This is because the notification pattern is not directly related to the function of time reduction and expansion / extension.
As a result, if the number of operations does not reach the maximum value, the additional game value after the end of the jackpot game does not stop, so even if any of them reaches the maximum value, the effect of generating the jackpot in a short time can be maintained. . As a result, the player can maintain a sense of expectation for the jackpot game.
[0070]
The flowchart shown in FIG. 16 is the warning notification process 3 executed by the microcomputer of the main control board 30 and will be described below. This process is a process that is periodically executed by a hardware interrupt about every 2 ms. First, in S900, it is determined whether or not any one of the shortening fluctuation number CT1, the expansion operation number CT2, and the notification fluctuation number CT3 has reached the maximum value or near zero. If the determination is negative, return is returned. If the determination is affirmative, in S910, the display count is changed from green to red, the blinking control is performed, and a sound is also notified, and the return is returned.
By this processing, a warning is given every time any number reaches the maximum value or zero. In this case, if the number of times of the three types does not digest each number of times, the time shortening and the extension / expansion will not be stopped, so a warning is given each time the number reaches the maximum number.
[0071]
The gaming mode of the pachinko machine 10 described above will be described mainly with reference to FIG. First, the game mode in the normal game state will be described. When the game ball passes through the start ball entering device 39, the notification symbol display device 38 is activated to start variable display. When a game ball passes through each starting ball entering device 39 while the notification symbol display device 38 is operating, it is possible to memorize up to four, and 1 to 4 symbol starting memory display devices 52 are turned on according to the memory. indicate.
[0072]
When the symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined specific display mode (for example, “7”, “7”, etc.) in the notification symbol display device 38, the blade member 35a that is the entrance of the specific ball entry device 35 is displayed. , 35b open for 0.5 seconds. The game ball can enter the specific ball entry device 35 regardless of whether or not the blade members 35a and 35b are opened, but the probability of entry is low when the game ball is not expanded. The game balls that have entered the specific entrance device 35 are detected by the entrance detection switch 35c, and then are temporarily stored in the guidance smoothing device 46, dropped one by one and detected by the entrance detection switch 48. Then, it enters the recess 47a of the guidance determination device 47 (see FIG. 4C).
[0073]
When the entrance detection switch 48 detects the game ball, the guidance determination display device 49 starts variable display. In the guidance determination display device 49, when the symbol is fixedly displayed in a specific display mode (winning display mode), the guidance determination device 47 guides the game ball to the specific area 50, and the V switch 90 detects the game ball. When it is done, a big hit gaming state occurs. In the case where the symbol is out of display and is displayed in a fixed manner on the guidance determination display device 49, the guidance determination device 47 guides the game ball to the non-specific area 51.
[0074]
The details of the jackpot game are as follows. That is, the big hit game is started when the game ball wins the specific area 50, makes a right hit, and enters the game ball into the third type starting port 36. The special prize-winning device 37 has a structure that can be continuously operated by opening and closing a predetermined number of times (16 times) when the big hit game is executed, and starts to open due to the ball entering the third type starting port 36. When it is confirmed that the third type starting port 36 has entered the ball during the operation of the special winning device 37, the special winning device 37 is opened and closed once. The special winning device 37 is released until approximately 10 seconds or until 10 counts of game balls are won by the count switch 85, whichever comes first. The special winning device 37 ends its operation when 16 game balls win the third type starting port 36. Since 15 game balls are paid out as prize balls for each game ball entered, if one big hit game state occurs, the number of winning balls for the big hit game, for example, about 2400 (10 × 15 × 16) Can be earned.
[0075]
Further, after the big hit, if the determination symbol is a specific symbol 33, 55, 77, a control in which the time reduction control and the expansion / extension control are appropriately combined is performed. Moreover, the control which combined time reduction control and expansion extension control suitably is performed according to whether an expansion alerting | reporting symbol is a specific odd number and a specific even number. Furthermore, even if a game ball that has entered when the specific ball-entering device 35 is not expanded passes through the non-specific region 51, time-shortening control or expansion / extension control is performed.
[0076]
The effects of the pachinko machine 10 obtained by the above configuration are as follows.
Time-shortening control can be mounted on a gaming machine that generates a jackpot game due to a game ball passing through a specific area 50 in the specific pitching device 35. Variations are made in the selection of time-shortening control or expansion / extension control, so that the game content is not uniform.
Since the player is warned if the number of times of display is close to zero or the maximum value, the player clearly recognizes that the end timing has come close, and tries to use the additional game value after the jackpot game is valid or important Awareness can be given to the player. As a result, it is possible to correct the unpleasant sensation of having ended suddenly.
If any one of the number of operations reaches the maximum value or each operation number does not reach the maximum value, the additional game value after the end of the jackpot game will not stop, so even in such a case, a jackpot will be generated in a short time The effect to make it last can be maintained. As a result, the player can maintain a sense of expectation for the jackpot game.
[0077]
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and modifications and the like can be made without departing from the technical idea of the present invention. Etc. are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. For example, conditions such as the number of times the blade members 35a and 35b of the specific ball entry device 35a and 35b are opened and expanded, the number of times the judgment symbol is shortened, and the type of the judgment symbol in the flowchart of the present embodiment are not limited to the embodiment, Can be set. Specifically, the “time / expansion / extension control process” shown in FIG. 8 performs control to select the time / expansion / extension control depending on the type of the determination symbol at the time of occurrence of the big hit. You may comprise so that time shortening / enlargement / extension control may be selected according to the type of the symbol out of the displayed determination symbol. Further, the “time reduction / enlargement / extension control process” shown in FIG. 8 is based on the determination symbol, but may be a notification symbol. For example, the time reduction / enlargement / extension control process may be selected according to the type of notification symbol that is first variably displayed after the end of the big hit game, and there is no problem with the type of symbol displayed when the big hit occurs. The structures of the specific entry device, the electric accessory, the start gate, the third type start port, etc. of the present embodiment also include forms other than those described in the embodiment. It is possible to use the starting ball entering device 39 as a passing gate (passing device). Further, the notification symbol display device 38 and the guidance determination display device 49 can display not only a 7-segment LED but also a liquid crystal (LCD) or the like. Any device capable of guiding a game ball such as a minute device to two or more regions may be used.
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FIG. 1 is an external perspective view showing a pachinko machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko machine 10 according to the embodiment.
3 is a front view showing a configuration of a game board 22 of the pachinko machine 10. FIG.
FIGS. 4A to 4D are explanatory diagrams showing operations of the guidance determination device and the guidance determination display device. FIG.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 10;
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a “main process” process executed by the main control board 30;
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a “determination symbol display process” executed on the main control board 30;
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a “control process” executed by the main control board 30;
9 is a timing chart of the control of FIG.
10 shows the display of the number of shortening fluctuations, the number of expansion operations, and the number of notice fluctuations in the notice symbol display device 38. FIG.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a “stop clear process 1” executed by the main control board 30;
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a “warning notification process 1” executed by the main control board 30;
13 is a flowchart showing a “stop clear process 2” executed by the main control board 30. FIG.
14 is a flowchart showing a “warning notification process 2” executed by the main control board 30. FIG.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a “stop clear process 3” executed by the main control board 30;
FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a “warning notification process 3” executed by the main control board 30;
[Explanation of symbols]
10 ... Pachinko machine 22 ... Game board 30 ... Main control board 31 ... Prize ball control board
32 ... Launch control board 35 ... Specific winning device 35a, 35b ... Blade member
35c ... Entrance detection switch 35d ... Inlet 36 ... Type 3 starting port
37 ... Special winning device 38 ... Notification symbol display device
38a, 38b, 38c ... Symbol display unit 39 ... Starting ball-in-turn device 40 ... Claw
46 ... Guidance smoothing device 47 ... Guidance determination device 47a ... Recess
48 ... Entrance detection switch 49 ... Guidance determination display device 50 ... Specific area
51 ... Non-specific region 52 ... Symbol start memory display device
55 ... Symbol start switch 80 ... Symbol control board
86 ... Type 3 start port detection switch 87 ... Ball entry detection switch
88 ... Symbol start switch 90 ... V switch 91 ... N switch
92 ... N switch 93 ... Special winning device solenoid 94 ... Solenoid
95-96 ... Drive device

Claims (9)

Due to the game ball entering the entrance or passage entrance on the game board surface, the entrance width of the specific entrance device is expanded for a predetermined time, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the specific entrance device. In a gaming machine that causes a game advantageous to the player due to
The game ball entering the specific ball entry device is temporarily stopped, and if the random value extracted due to the game ball entering is a predetermined value, the game ball is guided to the specific area, and the predetermined value Otherwise, guidance determination means for guiding outside the specific area,
Guidance determination display means for displaying a determination result by the guidance determination means by a determination symbol;
An expansion time extending means for increasing the expansion time of the specific entry device from the predetermined time;
Fluctuation time shortening means for shortening the fluctuation display time by the guidance determination display means,
The expansion time extending means and the fluctuation time shortening means are operated after the end of the game advantageous to the player, and
The number of expansion operations of the specific pitching device when the expansion time extension means is activated is displayed together with a predetermined maximum expansion number, and the determination symbol by the guidance determination display means when the variation time reduction means is activated. Number of times display means for displaying the shortened variation number together with a predetermined maximum variation number;
If either one of the expansion operation number or the shortened variation number displayed by the number display means reaches the maximum expansion number or the maximum variation number earlier, the expansion time extending unit and the variation time shortening unit are activated. A stop clear means for stopping and returning the displayed expansion operation count and shortening variation count to an initial value or erasing the count display;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
In the case of enlarging the specific pitching device, it is provided with an enlargement notification means for notifying with an enlargement notification symbol, and the number display means is the number of fluctuations of the enlargement notification symbol by the enlargement notification means after the game advantageous to the player. Display a certain number of notification fluctuations with a predetermined maximum number of notifications,
If the stop clear means is one of the enlargement operation number, the shortened variation number or the notification variation number displayed by the number display means, the maximum enlargement number, the maximum variation number or the notification maximum number of times, The operation of the expansion time extension means and the fluctuation time shortening means is stopped, and the displayed expansion operation count, shortening variation count, and notification variation count are reset to initial values, or the count display is deleted. Gaming machine. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A gaming machine comprising warning notification means for warning a player when any one of the display times displayed by the number display means approaches a maximum value corresponding to each display number. Due to the game ball entering the entrance or passage entrance on the game board surface, the entrance width of the specific entrance device is expanded for a predetermined time, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the specific entrance device. In a gaming machine that causes a game advantageous to the player due to
The game ball entering the specific ball entry device is temporarily stopped, and if the random number extracted due to the timing of entering the ball is a predetermined value, the game ball is guided to the specific area, and if it is not the predetermined value Guidance determination means for guiding outside the specific area;
Guidance determination display means for displaying a determination result by the guidance determination means by a determination symbol;
An expansion time extending means for increasing the expansion time of the specific entry device from the predetermined time;
Fluctuation time shortening means for shortening the fluctuation display time by the guidance determination display means,
The expansion time extending means and the fluctuation time shortening means are operated after the end of the game advantageous to the player, and
Decrement display of the number of expansion operations of the specific pitching device when the expansion time extension unit is activated from a predetermined maximum number of expansions, and a determination pattern by the guidance determination display unit when the variation time reduction unit is operated A number display means for decrementing the number of shortened fluctuations from a predetermined maximum number of fluctuations;
If any one of the expansion operation number or the shortened variation number that is decremented by the number display unit quickly reaches zero, the expansion time extension unit and the variation time shortening unit are stopped and the display is performed. Stop clearing means for returning the number of expansion operations and shortening fluctuations to the initial values or erasing the number display;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: In the gaming machine according to claim 4,
In the case of enlarging the specific pitching device, it is provided with an enlargement notification means for notifying with an enlargement notification symbol, and the number display means is the number of fluctuations of the enlargement notification symbol by the enlargement notification means after the game advantageous to the player. Decrement display of a certain number of notification fluctuations from a predetermined maximum number of notifications,
If any one of the expansion operation number, the shortened variation number, or the notification variation number displayed by the number display unit reaches zero as soon as the stop clear unit reaches zero, the expansion time extending unit and the variation time shortening unit A game machine characterized by stopping the operation and returning the displayed number of times of expansion operation, number of shortening fluctuations and number of notification fluctuations to an initial value or deleting the number of times display. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 4 to 5,
A gaming machine comprising warning notifying means for warning a player if any one of the number of times displayed by the number display means is close to zero. Due to the game ball entering the entrance or passage entrance on the game board surface, the entrance width of the specific entrance device is expanded for a predetermined time, and the game ball passes through a specific area in the specific entrance device. In a gaming machine that causes a game advantageous to the player due to
The game ball entering the specific ball entry device is temporarily stopped, and if the random number extracted due to the timing of entering the ball is a predetermined value, the game ball is guided to the specific area, and if it is not the predetermined value Guidance determination means for guiding outside the specific area;
Guidance determination display means for displaying a determination result by the guidance determination means by a determination symbol;
An expansion time extending means for increasing the expansion time of the specific entry device from the predetermined time;
Fluctuation time shortening means for shortening the fluctuation display time by the guidance determination display means,
The expansion time extending means and the fluctuation time shortening means are operated after the end of the game advantageous to the player, and
Maximum operation number setting means for presetting the expansion operation number for operating the expansion time extension means and the maximum fluctuation number for operating the fluctuation time shortening means;
An operation stopping means for stopping the operation of the expansion time extending means and the fluctuation time shortening means when both of the numbers set by the maximum operation number setting means reach the maximum number;
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: The gaming machine according to claim 7,
In the case of expanding the specific pitching device, it is provided with an expansion notification means for notifying with an expansion notification symbol, and the maximum operation number setting means changes the expansion notification symbol by the expansion notification means after the game advantageous to the player. Set the maximum number of notifications for the number of notification fluctuations,
The operation stop means stops the operation of the expansion time extension means and the fluctuation time shortening means when the expansion operation count, the shortening variation operation count, and the notification variation count all reach the maximum count. To play. The gaming machine according to claim 7 to claim 8,
A gaming machine comprising a warning notification means for notifying each of the maximum number of times.

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