JP4345109B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine having a so-called limiter function.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, in a first or third type pachinko gaming machine equipped with a symbol display device such as a liquid crystal display or a rotating drum, when a pachinko ball wins a starting opening or passes a starting gate, it is based on a winning timing or the like. A big hit or miss is selected at a predetermined rate. When the big hit is selected, the big hit symbol is continuously selected. Here, the jackpot symbol is, for example, [111], [222],. Then, the selected jackpot symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device. Subsequently, the first type special electric accessory operates to open the entrance of the big prize opening, and the big hit game is performed. In particular, when the selected jackpot symbol is a specific jackpot symbol such as [333], [777], etc., for example, the probability that the jackpot will be selected until the jackpot is selected next time or next time increases. In a state where the probability of selecting a big hit is set high, if a big hit is made with a specific big hit symbol, the high probability state continues, and a continuous hit state in which the big hit is continued. The pachinko gaming machine configured in this way has very strong gambling because there may be ten or more consecutive changs in some cases. For this reason, for the purpose of suppressing euphoria, in recent years, a rule has been provided that the maximum number of consecutive big hits in a high probability state is four times. Currently, the gaming machine has a limiter for forcibly returning the probability that the big hit is selected to the normal value when the big hit is consecutive four times in the high probability state, in other words, forcibly stopping the high probability state. A function is provided.
[0003]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, in such a conventional pachinko gaming machine, the game is apt to be monotonous because the maximum number of consecutive big hits is fixed to 5 regardless of the specific big hit symbol.
[0004]
Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine that can make a game more enjoyable by changing the game.
[0005]
[Means for solving the problems and effects of the invention]
  In order to achieve such an object, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is, as described in claim 1, a symbol display means for displaying a jackpot symbol or a off-symbol symbol, and a pachinko ball winning a predetermined winning opening. Or a big hit selection means for selecting whether or not the big hit is off at a predetermined ratio when passing through a predetermined gate, and a big hit symbol to be displayed on the symbol display means when the big hit is selected by the big hit selection means ,MultipleA big hit symbol selection means for selecting from among a plurality of big hit symbols including a specific big hit symbol of the type, and a selection of a wrong symbol to be displayed on the symbol display means when a loss is selected by the big hit selection means Means for displaying on the symbol display means the symbol selected by the jackpot symbol selecting means or the off symbol selecting means, and the jackpot symbol selecting unit when the specific jackpot symbol is selected by the jackpot symbol selecting means. The jackpot probability setting means for setting a high probability that a big hit will be selected at least once in the subsequent selection by the selection means, and the probability that a big hit is selected by the big hit probability setting means is set high. In the state where the jackpot is selected continuously by the jackpot selection means for a predetermined limited number of times. Further, in a pachinko gaming machine comprising a probability normalizing means for returning the probability that a jackpot is selected to a normal value, a limit number changing means for changing the limit number in the probability normalizing means is provided, and each of the specific jackpot symbols In advanceMultiple typesLimitOne ofAnd the limited number of times change means is configured to allow the big hit symbol selection means to perform a specific big hit in either a state where the probability that the big hit is selected is set to a normal value or a state where the probability is set high. When the symbol is selected and the limit number associated in advance with the selected specific jackpot symbol is greater than the limit number before the change, the limit number associated in advance with the selected specific jackpot symbol is It is set as the limited number of times in the probability normalizing means.
[0006]
  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, in the same way as in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, when a pachinko ball wins a predetermined winning opening during the game or passes a predetermined gate, for example, the first type pachinko gaming machine When winning the seed starter (start chucker), the big hit selection means selects whether or not the big hit at a predetermined rate. When the big hit is selected by the big hit selection means, the big hit symbol selection means selects the big hit symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device in the symbol display means, for example, the first type pachinko gaming machine. Then, the display command means displays the selected jackpot symbol on the symbol display means. Here, the jackpot symbol is a specific jackpot symbolIncluding multipleJackpot designButIn general, the specific jackpot symbol is ½ or less of the total jackpot symbol. When the big hit symbol selected by the big hit symbol selecting means is the specific big hit symbol, the big hit probability setting means is the big hit until the big hit is selected at least once in the subsequent selection by the big hit selection means. Is set to a high probability. After that, when the big hit is selected and the big hit symbol selecting means again selects the specific big hit symbol, the big hit probability setting means is further selected until the big hit is selected at least once in the subsequent selection by the big hit selecting means. During that time, the probability that the jackpot will continue to be selected is set high. Then, in the state where the probability of selecting a big hit is set high, when the big hit is selected continuously by the big hit selection means for a predetermined number of times, the probability normalizing means determines the probability that the big hit is selected. Force return to normal value.
[0007]
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, in parallel with such control, the limit number changing means further changes the limit number in the probability normalizing means. For example, if the limit number changing means is set to 3 as the initial value as the initial value, the number of times that the big hit selection means continuously selects the big hit in a state where the probability that the big hit is selected is set high is at most three times. There is a maximum of four consecutive big hits, including the first big hit, which has been set with a high probability that the big hit will be selected. Then, if the limit number changing means changes the limit number to 4, for example, during the game, the maximum number of times that the big hit selection means continuously selects the big hit in a state where the probability that the big hit is selected is set high is four times. Including the first big hit, the maximum number of consecutive big hits is five. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, the limit number is changed by the limit number changing means, so that the game can be changed, and the game can be made more enjoyable. can get.
[0009]
  In the case where the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is configured in this manner, when a specific jackpot symbol is selected by the jackpot symbol selecting means, the limit number setting means is:In the case where the limit number associated in advance with the selected specific jackpot symbol is greater than the limit number before the change, the limit number associated in advance with the selected specific jackpot symbol isIt is set as the limit number of times in the probability normalization means.
[0010]
When playing a game with a conventional pachinko machine, the player only identifies whether or not the jackpot symbol displayed on the symbol display means is a specific jackpot symbol. I wasn't very interested in the design. For this reason, even though the symbol display means has a function of displaying many kinds of specific jackpot symbols, the function has not been fully utilized. However, as described above, if the limited number of times is set for each specific jackpot symbol, the player is glad about which specific jackpot symbol is displayed. Therefore, the game can be made more enjoyable. Moreover, the effect that the function of a symbol display means can fully be utilized is also acquired.
[0013]
  In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention, since the limit number is changed by the limit number changing means, it is desirable to clearly notify the player of the limit number..
[0014]
  Therefore, the claim2As described above, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention may be provided with a limit number display means for displaying the limit number set by the limit number changing means.
  When the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention is configured in this way, the player can easily understand the set limit number by looking at the display of the limit number display means. It can be used as a reference. Therefore, the game can be made more enjoyable.
[0015]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, the configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment will be described.
FIG. 1 is a block diagram for explaining a configuration of a main part of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment.
[0016]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a first type starting port winning sensor 11 for detecting that a pachinko ball has won a first type starting port, and a pachinko ball at a large winning port. A winning prize winning sensor 13 for detecting that a prize has been won, a specific area winning sensor 15 for detecting that a pachinko ball has won a specific area in the winning prize opening, a microcomputer 20, and a jackpot symbol Special symbol display device 41 for displaying symbols and the like, first type special electric accessory 43 that opens and closes the prize winning opening due to the display of the big hit symbol on the special symbol display device 41, and a pachinko gaming machine And an external output terminal EXT for informing the hall computer of the operating status of the computer. The microcomputer 20 includes a CPU 21 that performs various arithmetic control processes, a ROM 23 that stores processing procedures of the CPU 21, a RAM 25 that temporarily stores processing results of the CPU 21, and a bus 27 that connects the CPU 21, the ROM 23, and the RAM 25. An input interface 29 for supplying the detection contents of the sensors 11 to 15 to the CPU 21, and a processing result by the CPU 21 for supplying the special symbol display device 41, the first type special electric accessory 43 and the external output terminal EXT. And an output interface 31. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment is provided with the same general winning opening as the conventional pachinko gaming machine, but the description is omitted.
[0017]
The jackpot symbols to be described later are [000], [111], [222], [333], ..., [777], [888], [999], [XXX], [☆☆☆]. , [◇◇◇], [xxx], [△△△], and [111], [333], [555], [777], [999], [☆☆☆] and [xxx] are specific jackpot symbols, and the remaining eight symbols are non-specific jackpot symbols. Among the specific jackpot symbols, in particular, [333], [777], and [☆☆☆] are referred to as special specific jackpot symbols.
[0018]
Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment will be described.
First, when electric power is supplied from a power supply device (not shown) to the pachinko gaming machine, the CPU 21 waits until there is an input from the first-type start port winning sensor 11 after performing an initial setting process and the like. Then, when the player starts the game and the pachinko ball wins the first type starting port, and the first type starting port winning sensor 11 detects the winning of the pachinko ball, the CPU 21 performs the processing shown in the flowchart of FIG. Start.
[0019]
When this processing is started, the CPU 21 selects whether to win or lose at a predetermined rate using the detection timing by the first type start port winning sensor 11 or the like (S10). Then, when the off symbol is selected (“NO” in S20), the off symbol to be displayed on the special symbol display device 41 is selected (S25). Then, the selected off symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 41 (S90), and the process is terminated.
[0020]
On the other hand, when the CPU 21 selects the big hit (“YES” in S20), the consecutive big hit number N is compared with the limit number L (S30). The initial value of the limit number L is 1. If the number of consecutive big hits N is less than or equal to the limit number L (“YES” in S30), all the symbols, that is, the big hit symbols to be displayed on the special symbol display device 41 from among the specific big hit symbols and the non-specific big hit symbols are displayed. Select (S33). If the jackpot symbol selected in S33 is a non-specific jackpot symbol ("NO" in S40), the limit number L is initialized (S66). The number of consecutive big hits N is also initialized (S75). Then, the probability that the jackpot is selected is set to a normal value, for example, about 0.3% (S85). Then, the selected non-specific big hit symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 41 (S90), and the process ends. When the number of consecutive big hits N exceeds the limit number L (“NO” in S30), a big hit symbol is selected from non-specific big hit symbols (S36), and the limit number L and the number of consecutive big hits N are set. Initialization is performed (S66, S75), the probability that the jackpot is selected is set to a normal value, the selected non-specific jackpot symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 41 (S90), and the process is terminated.
[0021]
Then, when the jackpot symbol selected by the CPU 21 is the specific jackpot symbol (“YES” in S40), it is determined whether or not the limit number L is 4 (S50). If the limit number L is not 4 (“NO” in S50), it is determined whether or not the jackpot symbol selected in S33 is a special specific jackpot symbol (S60). If the symbol is a special special jackpot symbol ("YES" in S60), the limit number L is set to 4 (S62). If the symbol is not a special symbol jackpot symbol ("NO" in S60), the limit number L Is set to 2 (S64). Then, the number of consecutive big hits N is increased by 1 (S70). If the limit number L is already set to 4 (“YES” in S50), the limit number L remains 4 and the consecutive big hit number N is increased by 1 (S70). Then, the probability that the jackpot is selected is set to a high probability, for example, about 2 to 3%, the selected specific jackpot symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 41 (S90), and the process is terminated.
[0022]
Then, when the jackpot is selected by the CPU 21 (“YES” in S20), the jackpot symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 41, and when the processing is completed, the CPU 21 issues a command to the first type special electric accessory 43, The winning opening is opened and closed after a predetermined time. Here, when the special winning area is detected by the specific area winning sensor 15 while passing through the specific area in the large winning opening while the special winning opening is open, the special winning opening is once again opened for a predetermined time. This operation is repeated up to 16 times, for example. In addition, since the opening / closing operation of the big prize opening is generally well known, detailed description thereof will be omitted.
[0023]
Next, specific game contents from when the player starts playing, until the jackpot is selected and when the player finishes the game will be described with an example.
First, when the player starts playing and the pachinko ball wins the first type starting port, the CPU 21 selects whether it is a big hit or not (S10). In the initial state, since the probability of selecting a big hit is set low, in most cases, a deviation is selected. Then, when the detachment is selected, “NO” is selected in S20, the detachment symbol is selected (S25), and the selected detachment symbol is displayed on the special symbol display device 41 (S90).
[0024]
Then, after such a loss processing is performed several times, when the big hit is selected by the CPU 21, “YES” is determined in S20, and the consecutive big hit number N is compared with the limit number L (S30). When the first big hit is made, since the number of consecutive big hits N and the limit number L are both 1, “YES” is selected in S30, and the big hit symbol is selected from the specific big hit symbol and the non-specific big hit symbol. (S33). Here, when [222] (non-specific big hit symbol) is selected as the big hit symbol (“NO” in S40), the consecutive big hit number N and the limit number L remain 1 (S66, S75), While the probability of selection is set low (S85), the selected [222] is displayed (S90), and the big prize opening is opened as described above.
[0025]
Then, when [555] (specific jackpot symbol) is selected as the jackpot symbol, “YES” is determined in S40, and it is determined whether or not the limit number L is four (S50). Note that when the specific jackpot symbol is selected for the first time, the limit number L is 1, so that “NO” in S50, the flow proceeds to S60. Since [555] is not a special specific big hit symbol, it becomes “NO” in S60, the limit number L is set to 2 (S64), and 1 is added to the consecutive big hit number N (= 1) to become 2 (S70). ). Then, the probability that the jackpot is selected is set high (S80), and [555] is displayed (S90). In the same manner, a special winning opening is opened.
[0026]
Next, when the big hit is selected (“YES” in S20), since the limit number L and the number of consecutive big hits N are both 2, it becomes “YES” in S30 and again the specific big hit symbol and the non-specific big hit. A jackpot symbol is selected from the symbols (S33). If [111] (specific big hit symbol) is selected, “YES” is determined in S40, and the process proceeds to S50. Since the limit number L is 2, “NO” is determined in S50, and the process proceeds to S60. Since [111] is not a special special jackpot symbol, “NO” is determined in S60. Then, the limit number L is set to 2, that is, 2 is not changed (S64), and 1 is added to the consecutive big hit number N (= 2) to become 3 (S70). Then, the probability that the jackpot is selected again is set high (S80), and [111] is displayed (S90).
[0027]
Then, when the big hit (the third consecutive big hit) is selected (“YES” in S20), the limit number L is 2 and the consecutive big hit number N is 3, so “NO” in S30. A jackpot symbol is selected from the non-specific jackpot symbols (S36). Then, for example, [444] is selected, the limited number of times L and the number of consecutive big hits N are initialized (S66, S75), and the probability that the big hit is selected is set low (S85). Then, [444] is displayed.
[0028]
After that, when [777] (special special jackpot symbol) is selected in S33, “YES” is set in S60, the limit number L is set to 4 (S62), and a maximum of four consecutive specific jackpot symbols is selected. It becomes possible to do. However, even if the specific big hit symbol can be selected four times in succession, the fifth time is “NO” in S30, and the non-specific symbol is always selected. In addition, when [777] (special specific big hit symbol) is selected in the next big hit in which [555] (specific big hit symbol) is selected and the limit number L is set to 2 in S33, the limit number L is Updated from 2 to 4. This is because it is severe for the player that the non-specific big hit symbol is always selected at the next big hit after the special special big hit symbol such as [777] is selected. On the other hand, after [777] (special special jackpot symbol) is selected and the limit number L is once set to 4, since “YES” is obtained in S50, special special jackpots such as [111] and [555] are obtained. Even if a specific jackpot symbol that is not a symbol is selected, the limit number L remains four.
[0029]
Next, the effect of the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment will be described.
In the pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, since the limit number L is changed during the game, the game can be changed, and the game can be made more enjoyable. In addition, since the value of the limit number of times L that is set is determined depending on whether or not the specific jackpot symbol is a special specific jackpot symbol, the player is confused by whether or not the displayed specific jackpot symbol is a special specific jackpot symbol. To do. Therefore, the game can be made more enjoyable. Further, the function of the special symbol display device 41, that is, the function capable of displaying many kinds of specific jackpot symbols can be fully utilized.
[0030]
In the above embodiment, the special symbol display device 41 corresponds to the symbol display means described above, and among the processing performed by the CPU 21, the processing of S10 corresponds to the processing of the big hit selection means, and the processing of S33 and S36 is the big hit symbol. It corresponds to the processing of the selection means, the processing of S25 corresponds to the processing of the symbol selection means, the processing of S90 corresponds to the processing of the display command means, and the processing of S80 and S85 corresponds to the processing of the big hit probability setting means. The process of S30 corresponds to the process of the probability normalizing means, and the processes of S50, S60, S62 and S64 correspond to the process of the limit number changing means.
[0031]
As mentioned above, although one Example of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to the said Example at all, It can implement with a various form other than the said Example. For example, in the above embodiment, when the special specific jackpot symbol is selected, the limit number L is set to 4, and when the other specific jackpot symbol is selected, the limit number L is set to 2. If [333] and [777] are selected, the limit count L is set to 6, if [111] is selected, 5 is set, and if [555] is selected, 4 is set. , [999] is selected as 3, and [☆☆☆] and [xxx] are selected as 2, and the limit number L may be 4 as an average. When configured in this way, gambling can be improved over the pachinko gaming machine of the above embodiment.
[0032]
In the above embodiment, the specific jackpot symbol is associated with the limit number L and the limit number L is changed according to the selected specific jackpot symbol. However, the selection of the jackpot symbol and the limit number L You may be comprised so that selection may be performed independently. When configured in this way, the player is enthusiastic about the game not only when the jackpot symbol is selected but also when the limited number of times L is selected. It can be more fun.
[0033]
In the above embodiment, only the limited number of times L is changed from 2 to 4, but the specific number of big hit symbols is selected by associating each specific big hit symbol with the limited number of times changed value X from 1 to 4. It is also possible to use a value obtained by adding the limit number change value X corresponding to each specific jackpot symbol as the limit number L. However, if the result of adding the limit number change value X exceeds 4, the limit number L is set to 4, and no more is added. When configured in this manner, the game can be further changed, and the game can be further enjoyed. Similarly, if the total of the limit number change value X exceeds 4, the limit number L can be used as it is as long as it does not violate laws and regulations.
[0034]
Further, the special symbol display device 41 may be configured to blink and display numbers or symbols (1, 3, 5, 7, 9, ☆, x) constituting the specific jackpot symbol. As a specific method of blinking display, when the special symbol display device 41 is constituted by a liquid crystal display, for example, a method of switching the display color of numbers or symbols from red to yellow and from yellow to red in a short cycle, etc. Can be mentioned. When configured in this way, the player can easily identify which number (or symbol) is the number (or symbol) of the specific jackpot symbol, and can improve game performance. . In addition, by flashing the 3, 7, and ☆ that make up the special special jackpot symbol in a shorter cycle or in a brighter color, any number (or symbol) becomes the number (or symbol) of the special special jackpot symbol. You may comprise so that it can identify easily.
[0035]
Further, in the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment, the special symbol display device 41 may be configured to display the number obtained by adding 1 to the set limit number L as the “maximum continuous number of times”. Specific display methods include those shown in FIGS. FIG. 3 shows an example of display in a so-called reach state, and if [333] is a big hit, a maximum of 5 consecutive chunks are possible, that is, the limit number L is 4, and (a) is expressed in Chinese numerals. , (B) is displayed by the number of ●, and (c) is displayed by the character. FIG. 4 is a display example in the big hit state. (A) shows the current third big hit state in [555], and shows that a maximum of five consecutive chunks are possible. [777] indicates that it is the fourth consecutive big hit state and a maximum of seven consecutive chunks are possible. When configured in this way, the player can easily understand the set limit number L from the display of the special symbol display device 41, and can be used as a reference for the game. Therefore, the game can be made more enjoyable. In particular, when the selection of the jackpot symbol and the selection of the limit number L are performed independently, the limit number L cannot be read from the displayed specific jackpot symbol, so it is desirable to display it. The limit number L may be displayed on the special symbol display device 41 or may be displayed by providing a separate display device.
[0036]
Further, in the above embodiment, when a specific jackpot symbol is selected, a so-called one-time loop system is adopted in which the probability of selecting a big jackpot is selected until the next big jackpot is selected. If selected, a so-called two-time loop system may be employed in which the probability of selecting a big hit is set high until a big hit is selected one after another. Further, in the above embodiment, the first type pachinko gaming machine has been described, but the present invention can be similarly applied to a third type pachinko gaming machine.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a main part of a pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 2 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing performed by a CPU.
FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing display contents of a special symbol display device in a reach state.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing display contents of a special symbol display device in a big hit state.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 11 ... 1st type start opening prize sensor 13 ... Grand prize opening prize sensor 15 ... Specific area winning sensor 20 ... Microcomputer 21 ... CPU 23 ... ROM 25 ... RAM 27 ... Bus 29 ... Input interface 31 ... Output interface 41 ... Special design Display device 43...

Claims (2)

A symbol display means for displaying a jackpot symbol or a missed symbol; and a jackpot selection means for selecting whether or not a big hit or not at a predetermined rate when the pachinko ball has won a predetermined winning opening or passed a predetermined gate;
When the jackpot is selected by the large per selection means, the big hit symbol to be displayed on the symbol display unit, a jackpot symbol selection means for selecting from among a plurality of jackpot symbols including a plurality of types of specific jackpot symbol,
When a loss is selected by the jackpot selection means, a loss symbol selection means for selecting a loss symbol to be displayed on the symbol display means; and
Display command means for displaying on the symbol display means the symbol selected by the jackpot symbol selecting means or the off-spot symbol selecting means;
When a specific jackpot symbol is selected by the jackpot symbol selecting means, a jackpot probability setting means for setting a high probability that a jackpot is selected at least once in the subsequent selection by the jackpot selecting means is selected. When,
The probability that the big hit is selected when the big hit selection means continuously selects the big hit for a predetermined limit number of times while the probability that the big hit probability setting means is set high is set to a normal value In a pachinko machine equipped with a probability normalization means to return to
A limit number changing means for changing the limit number in the probability normalization means is provided;
Each of the specific jackpot symbols is associated with one of a plurality of types of limit times in advance,
The limited number of times changing means selects the specific jackpot symbol by the jackpot symbol selecting means in both the state where the probability that the jackpot is selected is set to a normal value and the state where the probability is set high, and the selection If the limit number associated in advance with the specified special jackpot symbol is greater than the limit number before the change, the limit number associated in advance with the selected specific jackpot symbol is set as the limit in the probability normalization means. A pachinko machine that is set as the number of times.  The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a limit number display means for displaying the limit number set by the limit number changing means.

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