JP4596398B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that can take a special gaming state advantageous to a player, and more particularly to a pachinko gaming machine in which the number of rounds is determined by an internal lottery performed in association with the occurrence of a specific gaming state.

  The pachinko gaming machine, which has been said to be a kind of game machine, is a type of machine that obtains a random number triggered by the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening and performs a special game when the random number is correct. Here, a series of flow from the normal game to the special game will be explained. First, on the image display device on the condition that the symbol variation start condition is established based on the inflow of the game ball to the start winning opening. A special symbol variation effect is started and stopped after a predetermined time. When the stop symbol is a predetermined symbol array (for example, “777”), the normal game is shifted to the special game. The special game of the type continuously performs an operation of continuously opening the big prize opening until a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses or a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls) is won.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine, which has been said to be two types in the past, is triggered by the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening, and the grand opening is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (for example, once or twice), and the winning is performed at the opening and closing. This is a type of model in which a special game is played when a hit ball passes through a specific area of the special winning opening. In this type of special game, an operation of continuously opening and closing the big prize opening is performed until a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times) or a specific number (for example, 10) is won.

By the way, some conventional special games have a plurality of types of continuations of rounds. The number of continuations of this number of rounds is determined in advance by the type of stop symbol (for example, even symbol is 7R, odd symbol is 15R), and since the player knows the number of continuations from the beginning of the special game, If a small number of continuations is selected, the player is depressed and results in a decrease in the joy of the special game. In addition, the number of rounds less than the actual number of rounds is displayed before the start of the special game, and the actual number of rounds can be displayed at a certain stage during the special game. There is also a technology that eliminates the monotony during special games by giving a sense of expectation, but initially it is only a false display, it is not a display content directly linked to the content of the actual special game .
JP-A-2004-65343

  Therefore, the present inventor makes the player think that the content of the special game (particularly the continuation of the round) is determined based on the display by performing a display linked directly to the content of the actual special game. The purpose is to provide a pachinko gaming machine in which the monotony during conventional special games has been eliminated.

The present invention (1) includes a variable winning opening (large winning opening 5) that can take an open state in which a hit ball is easy to win and a closed state in which it is difficult to win.
A starting port (starting port 4) to which a sensor capable of detecting the inflow of a hit ball is attached;
A random number (per random number) is acquired based on the inflow of the hit ball to the starting port (starting port 4), and it is determined whether the random number (per random number) is won or not. Special game transition determining means {hit determining means 120 (1)} for determining transition;
Special game content determining means for determining how many times the variable winning award opening (starting port 4) is kept open for a predetermined time under a predetermined condition during the special game {special game content determination Means 140 (1)};
In accordance with the content determined by the special game content determination means {special game content determination means 140 (1)}, the special game execution means {special game for executing the special game by controlling the variable winning port (large winning port 5) Execution means 150 (1)};
In a pachinko machine having
An image display device (image display device 2);
An effect for each opening operation so that a continuation finalizing effect is performed during the opening operation when the opening operation is not the final time during the special game, and an end determining effect is performed during the opening operation when the opening operation is the final time. Special game effect content determining means for determining the content {Special game effect content determining means 202a ₂ (1)};
The determined continuation count is made difficult for the player to discriminate, and the effect contents related to the opening operation are displayed on the image display device (image display device 2) in a form linked to the opening operation. Image display control means {image display control means 202 (1)};
This is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by having

The present invention (2) includes a variable winning opening (large winning opening 5) that can take an open state in which a hit ball is easy to win and a closed state in which it is difficult to win.
A starting port (starting port 4) to which a sensor capable of detecting the inflow of a hit ball is attached;
A random number (per random number) is acquired based on the inflow of the hit ball to the starting port (starting port 4), and it is determined whether the random number (per random number) is won or not. Special game transition determining means {hit determining means 120 (3)} for determining transition;
Special game content determination means {special game content for determining how many times during the special game the operation of continuously opening the variable winning port (large winning port 5) for a predetermined time under a predetermined condition is performed. Determining means 140 (3)};
In accordance with the content determined by the special game content determination means {special game content determination means 140 (3)}, the special game execution means {special game for executing the special game by controlling the variable winning port (large winning port 5) Execution means 150 (3)},
In a pachinko machine having
The special game content determination means {special game content determination means 140 (3)}
Within the predetermined time range, by repeating the opening operation and closing operation of the variable winning opening (large winning opening 5), pseudo continuous number increasing means {open pattern determining means 142 ( 3)}
The pachinko machine further includes
An image display device (image display device 2);
During the special game, when the pseudo opening operation is not the final round, a continuation finalizing effect is performed, and when the pseudo opening operation is the final round, an end finalizing effect is performed during the pseudo opening operation. As described above, special game effect content determination means {special game effect content determination means 202a ₂ (3)} for determining the effect content for each pseudo opening operation,
The determined pseudo continuation count is difficult for a player to discriminate, and in the form linked to the pseudo opening operation, the contents of the effect related to the pseudo opening operation are displayed on the image display device ( Image display control means {image display control means 202 (3)} to be displayed on the image display device 2);
This is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by having

The present invention (3) is a variable winning opening that has a specific area that triggers a special game transition that is advantageous to the player when the ball is passed, and that can take an open state where the ball is easy to win and a closed state where it is difficult to win. When,
A starting port to which a sensor capable of detecting the inflow of a hit ball is attached;
Special game transition opportunity generating means for opening and closing the variable prize opening based on the inflow of the hit ball to the start opening;
Special game transition determining means for determining whether or not a hit ball won in the variable winning opening based on the opening and closing has passed the specific area;
Special game content determination means for determining how many times during the special game the operation of continuously opening and closing the variable prize opening for a predetermined time is performed;
In accordance with the content determined by the special game content determination means, special game execution means for controlling the variable prize opening and executing a special game;
In a pachinko machine having
An image display device;
An effect is produced for each opening / closing operation so that a continuation / confirmation effect is performed during the opening / closing operation when the opening / closing operation is not the final time during the special game, and an end / confirmation effect is performed during the opening / closing operation when the opening / closing operation is the final time. Production content determination means for special game to determine the content,
An image display control means for displaying on the image display device the effect contents related to the opening / closing operation in a state in which the determined number of continuations is difficult for a player to be determined and linked to the opening / closing operation;
This is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by having

The present invention (4) is a variable winning opening that has a specific area that triggers a special game transition that is advantageous for the player when the ball is passed, and can take an open state where the ball is easy to win and a closed state where it is difficult to win. When,
A starting port to which a sensor capable of detecting the inflow of a hit ball is attached;
Special game transition opportunity generating means for opening and closing the variable prize opening based on the inflow of the hit ball to the start opening;
Special game transition determining means for determining whether or not a hit ball won in the variable winning opening based on the opening and closing has passed the specific area;
Special game content determination means for determining how many times during the special game the operation of continuously opening and closing the variable prize opening for a predetermined time is performed;
In accordance with the content determined by the special game content determination means, special game execution means for controlling the variable prize opening and executing a special game;
In a pachinko machine having
The special game content determination means further includes:
Within a range of the predetermined time, by subdividing the number of opening and closing of the variable prize opening, it has a pseudo continuation number increasing means for increasing the continuation number in a pseudo manner,
The pachinko machine further includes
An image display device;
When the opening / closing operation related to the subdivision during the special game is not the last round, a continuation finalizing effect is performed, and when the opening / closing operation related to the subdivision is the final round, an end finalizing effect is performed during the opening / closing operation, Production content determination means during special game for determining the production content for each opening and closing operation related to the subdivision,
On the image display device, the content of the effect related to the opening / closing operation related to the subdivision is displayed on the image display device in a state in which the determined number of pseudo continuations is difficult to be discriminated by the player and linked to the opening / closing operation related to the subdivision. Image display control means for displaying with,
This is a pachinko gaming machine characterized by having

  According to the present invention (1), with regard to a pachinko gaming machine such as a conventional first-class model, special effects are provided for each round in situations where the number of rounds determined internally is not known or difficult to understand by the player. Since it is linked to the continuation or end of the game, the player can be entertained without being bored even during the special game.

  According to the present invention (2), with regard to a pachinko gaming machine like the conventional first-class model, special effects are provided for each round in situations where the number of rounds determined internally is unknown to the player or difficult to understand. Since it is linked to the continuation or end of the game, the player can be entertained without being bored even during the special game. In addition, since the number of production patterns for all rounds is determined after grasping the number of continuations during special games from the beginning, each production pattern is linked to each other in detail and a production with a single story is given during special games. It becomes possible to do.

  According to the present invention (3), with regard to a pachinko gaming machine such as a conventional second type model, special effects are provided for each round in situations where the number of rounds determined internally is unknown to the player or difficult to understand. Since it is linked to the continuation or end of the game, the player can be entertained without being bored even during the special game.

  According to the present invention (4), with regard to a pachinko gaming machine such as a conventional second type model, special effects are provided for each round in situations where the number of rounds determined internally is unknown to the player or difficult to understand. Since it is linked to the continuation or end of the game, the player can be entertained without being bored even during the special game. In addition, since the number of production patterns for all rounds is determined after grasping the number of continuations during special games from the beginning, each production pattern is linked to each other in detail and a production with a single story is given during special games. It becomes possible to do.

  The meanings of terms used in the claims and the specification will be described. “Open state” means a state in which the variable prize opening is open, and “closed state” means not only a state in which the variable prize opening is closed, but also a prize that is difficult to win compared to the above open state. State. The “predetermined condition” in the special game content determination means refers to, for example, a case where a predetermined number of winning balls has been reached. The phrase “within the range of the predetermined time” in the pseudo continuation number increasing means means that all of the predetermined time may be allocated to the pseudo round, or a part of the predetermined time may be allocated to the pseudo round. “Repeating opening and closing” means closing the variable prize opening at least once during a round. “Subdividing the opening / closing actions” means dividing the opening / closing actions into a plurality of groups, and setting the time interval of each group longer than the time interval between the opening / closing actions in the group. In the specification, “the operation of keeping the variable prize opening open for a predetermined time under a predetermined condition” and “the operation of opening and closing the variable prize opening for a predetermined time under a predetermined condition” in the claims are described in the specification. Each of the “round” or “actual round” of “the repeatable opening and closing of the variable prize opening” and “subdividing the opening and closing action of the variable prize opening” Corresponds to a “false round”. “To make it difficult for the player to discriminate the determined number of continuations” means that the determined number of continuations is not displayed to the player at all, or that the player cannot easily understand (for example, the number of continuations is unknown) Display with simple encryption, or display extremely small).

  Hereinafter, the first to third best modes for carrying out the present invention will be described taking a conventional type as an example. However, it is the best mode to the last, each type of pachinko gaming machine to which the present invention can be applied (for example, it can be applied to the conventional two or three types), the location and function of each means, etc. It is not limited to the following modes for the order of the above, the name of the means responsible for the processing of each step, and the like.

  First, an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine adopts a configuration in which a front frame is fixed to be rotatable with respect to an outer frame. An accommodation frame for accommodating the game board 1 is formed in the front frame, and the game board 1 is held in the accommodation frame. In the game board, a game area partitioned by an inner rail and an outer rail is formed, and in this game area, a false round display section 2-1 for displaying the number of remaining false rounds and a symbol for displaying a special symbol are displayed. An image display device 2 having a display section 2-2, a passage port (ordinary symbol operation gate) 3 to which a sensor capable of detecting the inflow of the hit ball is attached, and a start port to which a sensor capable of detecting the inflow of the hit ball is attached. (Special symbol operation port) 4, a special winning port 5 that is open in a predetermined condition during a special game, a side lamp 6 as a game effect lamp, and a ball that has not won any winning port is discharged out of the game area An out port 7 is provided. The special winning opening 5 is driven to be opened and closed by a solenoid (not shown).

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, and includes a main control device (main base) 100, a display control device (sub base) 200, and a prize ball payout mechanism 50 (award ball tank 51, prize ball rail 53, prize ball payout). A device 55), a prize ball control device 60, and the like are provided on the back side of the front frame (the side opposite to the game side).

  Next, each component of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in FIG. 3, the main controller 100 (1) includes a start winning opening winning detection device (start opening 4), various game effect lamps (for example, side lamp 6), a large winning opening 5, and a display control apparatus 200 (1). ), And the winning ball payout device 55 is electrically connected, and the display control device 200 (1) and the image display device 2 are electrically connected.

  Hereinafter, each component will be described. First, the main controller 100 (1) receives a winning determination means 110 (1) for determining whether or not each winning opening has been won, and a winning determination means 120 for determining whether or not a special game transition condition has been reached. (1) Special symbol display content determination means 130 (1) for determining the display content of special symbols on the image display device 2 (effect content during normal game), for determining the number of rounds in the special game Game content determination means 140 (1), special game execution means 150 (1) for executing the special game content determined by the means 140 (1), and various types of game content on the main controller 100 (1) side The game content information transmission means 160 (1) for transmitting information to the display control device 200 (1) side, the prize ball dispensing device 55 is controlled on the basis of winning in each winning opening to pay out predetermined prize balls. Prize to control Consists payout control means 170 (1). Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the winning determination means 120 (1) receives a winning detection signal from the starting winning opening winning detection device (starting opening 4) under the condition that the random number acquisition condition is satisfied (for example, when the reserved ball has not reached the upper limit). A winning random number obtaining means 121 (1) for obtaining a winning random number when receiving the winning random number, and a winning determination means 122 (1) for determining whether or not the winning random number is won. Here, the hit determination means 122 (1) further includes a hit determination table 122a (1) that is referred to when determining whether or not it is a hit.

  The special symbol display content determination means 130 (1) detects a winning from the starting winning opening winning detection device (starting opening 4) under the condition that the random number acquisition condition is satisfied (for example, the situation where the holding ball has not reached the upper limit). Fluctuation pattern random number acquisition means 131 (1) for acquiring a fluctuation pattern random number when receiving a signal, fluctuation pattern determination means 132 (1) for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number, and a special symbol Stop symbol determining means 133 (1) for determining the final stop symbol of Here, the fluctuation pattern determination means 132 (1) further includes a fluctuation pattern table 132a (1) that is referred to when the fluctuation pattern is determined.

  The special game content determination means 140 (1) has round number determination means 141 (1) for determining the number of rounds. Here, in this best mode, the round number determination means 141 (1) determines the round number based on the hit determination random number, and the round number determination table 141a (1) is used as a table to be referred to in this determination. ).

  The special game execution means 150 (1) determines whether or not a special game may be executed (specifically, whether or not a big hit (special game flag) has occurred). 151 (1), when the opening condition is satisfied, the solenoid of the special prize opening 5 is driven to open the special prize opening 5, and when the closing condition is satisfied, the driving is stopped and the special prize opening 5 is closed. A special winning opening opening control means 152 (1) for performing the game, and a round counter 153 (1) for counting the current number of rounds during the special game. Here, the prize winning opening control means 152 (1) manages the timer 152a (1) for managing the opening time of the prize winning opening 5, and the ball that has won the prize winning opening 5 while the prize winning opening 5 is opened. A winning ball counter 152b (1) for counting.

  Next, the game content information transmission means 160 (1) displays a signal permitting that the continuation type effect that is a confirmed effect that the next round exists may be performed on the image display device 2. (1) The continuation type effect permission signal transmitting means 160a (1) for transmitting to the side and an end type effect that is a determined effect that the special game ends in the round may be performed on the image table device 2. End type effect permission signal transmitting means 160b (1) for transmitting a signal permitting the display control device 200 (1) to the display control device 200 (1) side, and a continuous type effect that may be performed on the image display device 2 side or After compulsorily ending the end type effect, there is an effect compulsory end signal transmission means 160c (1) for transmitting a signal indicating that the effect is to be replaced with the effect forcibly terminating the effect.

  Next, the display control device 200 (1) among the peripheral devices of the main control device 100 (1) will be described in detail. The display control device 200 (1) includes game content information receiving means 201 (1) for receiving information related to various game content from the main control device 100 (1), and games from the main control device 100 (1). The image display control means 202 (1) for controlling the image display content on the image display apparatus 2 based on the information regarding the content is provided. Here, the image display control means 202 (1) is based on the information from the main control device 100 (1), the effect content determining means 202a (1) for determining the effect content on the image display device 2, and the main control. When the forced production end signal is received from the device 100 (1), the forced production end for replacing the production with the forced end effect is performed after forcibly terminating the continuation type production or the termination type production currently being performed as necessary. Means 202b (1).

Here, the effect content determination means 202a (1) is based on information from the main control device 100 (1) (for example, variation pattern information and stop symbol information), and the content of the effect during the normal game (for example, the special symbol). Normal game effect content determining means 202a ₁ (1) for determining the variable effect) and information from the main control device 100 (1) (for example, a continuation type effect permission signal, an end type effect permission signal, an effect forcing) This is performed on the image display device 2 and the special game effect content determination means 202a ₂ (1) for determining the content of the special game effect (for example, the continuation type effect or the end type effect). Production content data recording means 202a ₃ (1) in which various data relating to the production are recorded. Here, the effect content data recording means 202a ₃ (1) further includes continuation type effect data 202a _3-1 (1) in which various continuation type effect data are recorded, and various effect data of the end type. It has recorded end type effect data 202a _3-2 (1).

The production forced termination means 202b (1) is a scheduled production end determination means for judging whether or not the scheduled continuation type production or the termination type production has been completed, that is, whether or not these productions have been performed to the end. 202b ₁ (1) and production forced termination data recording means 202b ₂ (1) in which forced termination production data to be performed after the production is forcibly terminated are recorded. Here, the production forced termination data recording means 202b ₂ (1) is continuously performed after the continuation type production is forcibly terminated, and continuation type production data 202b _2-1 (1) in which continuation type forced termination production data is recorded. ) And end type effect data 202b _2-2 (1) in which end type forced end effect data is continuously recorded after the end type effect is forcibly ended.

  Next, an example of the flow of processing performed on the main control device 100 (1) side in the processing according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 100 (1). As shown in FIG. 4, the main control device 100 (1) loops each process of a winning determination process 1000, a special game content determination process 1100, a special game execution process 1200, and a prize ball payout process 1300. Then, when the conditions for each process are satisfied, the process is performed. When the conditions are not satisfied, the process is skipped. The outline of each process will be described (excluding the processes described in detail below). First, in the hit determination process 1000, the hit random number acquired by the hit determination means 120 (1) under a predetermined condition is “hit”. Whether or not is determined with reference to the winning determination table 122a (1), if it is "winning", it is a process of turning on the jackpot flag (special game flag). The prize ball payout process 1300 is a predetermined number of prize ball payout processes performed by the prize ball payout control means 170 (1) upon receiving a prize at all the prize winning openings (starting opening, large prize winning opening, etc.).

  Next, the special game content determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1102, the special game content determination means 140 (1) determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on. If yes, in step 1104, the round number determination means 141 (1) of the means 140 (1). ) Determines the number of rounds in the special game based on the winning random number while referring to the round number determination table 141a (1). In step 1106 and step 1108, the special game content determination means 140 (1) turns off the jackpot flag and turns on the special game execution flag, and proceeds to the next process (special game execution process). If No in step 1102, the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process).

  Next, the special game execution process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1202, the special game execution determination unit 151 (1) determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1202, in step 1204, the special winning opening opening control means 152 (1) determines whether or not the round is in the middle. In the case of No in step 1202, the special game execution determination unit 151 (1) determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process).

  In the case of Yes in Step 1204, that is, when the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to Step 1220 without performing the processes of Steps 1206 to 1218 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1204, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 1206, the big prize opening opening control means 152 (1) clears the timer 152a (1) to zero and sets a predetermined value ( For example, 30 seconds). Next, at step 1208, the special winning opening opening control means 152 (1) clears the winning ball counter b (1) to zero. In step 1210, the special game executing means 150 (1) adds 1 to the round number counter 153 (1). Note that the number of rounds recorded in the round number counter 153 (1) is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 1212, the special game executing means 150 (1) turns on the round continuation flag. Then, in step 1214, the special game executing means 150 (1) determines whether or not the round is the final round. If yes, the end type effect permission signal transmitting means 160b (1) is determined in step 1216. The end type effect permission signal is transmitted to the display control device 200 (1) side. If No, the continuation type effect permission signal transmission means 160a (1) is displayed in step 1218 on the display control device 200 (1) side. A continuation type production permission signal is transmitted.

  Next, in step 1220, the special winning opening opening control means 152 (1) drives the solenoid of the special winning opening 5 to open the special winning opening 5. In step 1222, the special winning opening opening control means 152 (1) refers to the winning ball counter 152 b (1) and determines whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round. If Yes in step 1222, the process proceeds to step 1226. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1222, in step 1224, the special winning opening opening control means 152 (1) determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If Yes in step 1224, the process proceeds to step 1226. If No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process).

  Next, in step 1226, the special winning opening opening control means 152 (1) closes the special winning opening 5. In step 1228, the special game executing means 150 (1) turns off the round continuation flag. Next, in step 1230, the production forced termination signal transmitting unit 160c (1) transmits a production forced termination signal to the display control device 200 (1) side. Next, in step 1232, the special game executing means 150 (1) refers to the round number counter 153 (1) and determines whether the round is the final round. In the case of Yes in step 1232, the special game execution means 150 (1) turns off the special game execution flag. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1232, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process).

Next, an effect content determination execution process performed on the sub side will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, at step 1502, it is determined whether or not the game content information receiving means 201 (1) has received a continuation type effect permission signal from the main control device 100 (1) side. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the special game time effect content determining means 202a ₂ (1) is one continuation type effect from the continuation type effect data 202a _3-1 of the effect content data recording means 202a ₃ (1). In step 1506, the image display control means 202 (1) controls the image display device 2 and executes the determined continuation type effect. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1502, it is determined in step 1508 whether or not the game content information receiving means 201 (1) has received an end type production permission signal from the main control device 100 (1) side. . In the case of Yes in step 1508, in step 1510, the special game time effect content determining means 202a ₂ (1) is one end type effect from the end type effect data 202a _3-2 of the effect content data recording means 202a ₃ (1). In step 1512, the image display control unit 202 (1) controls the image display device 2 and executes the determined end type effect. If No in step 1508, the process proceeds to the next process.

Next, at step 1514, the game content information receiving means 210 (1) determines whether or not an effect forced end signal has been received from the main control device 100 (1) side. That is, for example, when the number of winning balls exceeds 10 during the continuation type effect or the end type effect, the process proceeds to the next process (for example, the process moves to the next round or shifts to the normal game). For convenience, it is assumed that it is inappropriate to perform the production until the end. In the case of Yes in step 1514, in step 1516, the scheduled production end determination unit 202b ₁ (1) determines whether or not the planned production has already been completed (that is, whether or not the production has been performed to the end). judge. In the case of Yes in step 1516, it is not necessary to perform a forced end effect, so the process proceeds to the next process. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 1516, the production forced termination means 202b (1), if the production currently being performed is a continuation type production, the continuation type of the production forced termination data recording unit 202b ₂ (1). If the effect data 202b _2-1 (1) determines one continuation type effect (forced end version) and the currently performed effect is an end type effect, the effect forced end data recording unit 202b ₂ ( 1) End type effect data 202b _{2-2 After} determining one end type effect (forced end version) from (1), the current continuation type effect or end type effect is forcibly ended, and the determination is made. The forced end version continuation type effect or end type effect is performed, and the process proceeds to the next process. Note that the process proceeds to the next process also in the case of No in step 1514.

Here, FIG. 8 shows an example of the contents of the effect data recorded in the effect content data recording means 202a ₃ (1). In this example, the continuation type effect data 202a _3-1 (1) records five types of continuation effect effect data of patterns 1 to 5, and the main controller 100 (1) before the start of each round. ) Is received on the sub-side, one pattern is determined from the five types by a conventional method (for example, by generating a random number). On the other hand, in the end type effect data 202a _3-2 (1), four types of end confirmation effect data of patterns 6 to 9 are recorded and transmitted from the main controller 100 (1) before the start of the final round. When an end-type production permission signal is received on the sub-side, one pattern is determined from the four types by a conventional method (for example, by generating a random number).

FIG. 9 shows an example of contents of effect data recorded in the effect forced end data recording means 202b ₃ (1). In this example, the continuation type effect data 202b _3-1 (1) includes three types of effect data for continuation confirmation of patterns A to C, and during the continuation type effect, When an effect forced termination signal transmitted from the main control device 100 (1) is received on the sub-side after the round ends, one pattern is determined from the three types by a conventional method (for example, by generating a random number). . On the other hand, in the end type effect data 202b _3-2 (1), three types of end confirmation effect data of patterns D to F are recorded, and during the end type effect, the end of each round is performed. When an effect forcibly ending signal transmitted later from main controller 100 (1) is received on the sub side, one pattern is determined from the three types by a conventional method (for example, by generating a random number).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. Briefly explaining FIG. 10, the top row shows the open / close state of the special winning opening 5 at the time of the special game, and the second row shows the effect contents on the image display device 2 at the time of the special game. . In addition, in this example, the number of rounds of the special game is three times, and the first round continues to be opened for the upper limit time (30 seconds) set by the special winning opening 5, and the second and final rounds (third time) Is assumed to be closed without waiting for the upper limit time because a predetermined ball (10 balls) has been won before reaching the upper limit time.

  At the same time as the special game is started, the effect of pattern 1, that is, the battle effect between the hero and the enemy starts. Then, since the effect of pattern 1 is finished (25 seconds), round 1 is still continuing, so on image display device 2, the remaining time of round 1 (arrow in the figure), the last frame of pattern 1 Is displayed continuously. Next, at the same time as entering Round 2, the production contents of Pattern 3, that is, the production where the main character was to shake the sword, was scheduled to be performed, but since Round 2 ended before the sword was shaken, At the same time as the production ends, the scene moves to the appearance scene of the main character's lover, which is the production content of pattern C. Then, at the same time as entering the final round (round 3), the effect content of the pattern 6, that is, the battle effect between the hero and the enemy starts. And as a result of the battle, the hero was scheduled to lose the final event, but the final round (round 3) ended before losing. , “End” is displayed together with the explosion, which is the effect of the pattern D.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, the content of each round is linked to the continuation or end of the special game in a situation where the number of rounds determined internally is unknown to the player or is difficult to understand. The player can be entertained without being bored even during special games.

  Next, the second best mode will be described. Here, the point that this best mode differs from the first best mode is that in the first best mode, from the main side to the sub side at the beginning of each round in the special game, the continuation effect or end effect in the round. In this best mode, when the number of rounds is decided on the main controller side, the information on the number of rounds is transmitted to the sub side and the sub side receiving this Then, at the time of starting the special game, it differs in that all the contents of the effects in each round of the special game are determined. Hereinafter, the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. In addition, since the external appearance and effect | action of the pachinko machine which concern on this best form are the same as the 1st best form, the said description is abbreviate | omitted.

  First, each component of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the main controller 100 (2) includes a start winning opening winning detection device (start opening 4), various game effect lamps (for example, side lamp 6), a large winning opening 5, and a display control apparatus 200 (2). ), The prize ball payout device 55 is electrically connected, and the display control device 200 (2) and the image display device 2 are electrically connected.

  Hereinafter, each component will be described. First, the main control device 100 (2) receives a winning determination means 110 (2) for determining whether or not each winning opening has been won, and a winning determination means 120 for determining whether or not a special game transition condition is met. (1) Special symbol display content determination means 130 (2) for determining the display content of special symbols on the image display device 2 (effect content during normal game), for determining the number of rounds in the special game Game content determination means 140 (2), special game execution means 150 (2) for executing the special game content determined by the means 140 (2), and various types of game content on the main controller 100 (2) side The game content information transmission means 160 (2) for transmitting information (for example, information related to the number of continuation rounds) to the display control device 200 (2) side, controls the winning ball payout device 55 based on winning in each winning mouth. Composed of prize balls paid out control means 170 for controlling so as to pay out a predetermined winning balls (2). Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the winning determination means 120 (2) receives a winning detection signal from the start winning opening winning detection device (starting opening 4) under the condition that the random number acquisition condition is satisfied (for example, when the reserved ball has not reached the upper limit). A winning random number obtaining means 121 (2) for obtaining a winning random number when receiving the winning random number and a winning determination means 122 (2) for determining whether or not the winning random number is won. Here, the hit determination means 122 (2) further includes a hit determination table 122a (2) that is referred to when determining whether or not it is a hit.

  The special symbol display content determination means 130 (2) detects a winning from the start winning opening winning detection device (starting opening 4) under the condition that the random number acquisition condition is satisfied (for example, the situation where the holding ball does not reach the upper limit). Fluctuation pattern random number acquisition means 131 (2) for acquiring a fluctuation pattern random number when receiving a signal, fluctuation pattern determination means 132 (2) for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number, and a special symbol Stop symbol determining means 133 (2) for determining the final stop symbol of Here, the fluctuation pattern determination unit 132 (2) further includes a fluctuation pattern table 132a (2) that is referred to when the fluctuation pattern is determined.

  The special game content determination means 140 (2) has round number determination means 141 (2) for determining the number of rounds. Here, in this best mode, the round number determination means 141 (2) determines the round number based on the hit determination random number, and the round number determination table 141a (2) is used as a table to be referred to in this determination. ).

  Special game execution means 150 (2) determines whether or not a special game may be executed (specifically, whether or not a big hit (special game flag) has occurred) is determined. 151 (2), when the opening condition is satisfied, the solenoid of the special prize opening 5 is driven to open the special prize opening 5, and when the closing condition is satisfied, the driving is stopped and the special prize opening 5 is closed. The winning prize opening opening control means 152 (2) for performing the game and the round number counter 153 (2) for counting the current number of rounds during the special game are provided. Here, the prize winning opening control means 152 (2) manages the timer 152a (2) for managing the opening time of the prize winning opening 5, and the ball that has won the prize winning opening 5 while the prize winning opening 5 is opened. A winning ball counter 152b (2) for counting.

  Next, the display control device 200 (2) among the peripheral devices of the main control device 100 (2) will be described in detail. The display control device 200 (2) includes game content information receiving means 201 (2) for receiving information related to various game content from the main control device 100 (2), and games from the main control device 100 (2). The image display control means 202 (2) for controlling the image display content on the image display apparatus 2 based on the information regarding the content is provided. Here, the image display control means 202 (2) is based on the information from the main control device 100 (2), the effect content determining means 202a (2) for determining the effect content on the image display device 2, and the main control. When the forced production end signal is received from the device 100 (2), the forced production end for replacing the production with the forced termination after the current continuous type production or the termination type production is forcibly terminated as necessary. Means 202b (2).

Here, the effect content determination means 202a (2) is based on information (for example, variation pattern information and stop symbol information) from the main controller 100 (2) side, and the content of the effect during normal game (for example, the special symbol) Normal game time effect content determination means 202a ₁ (2) for determining the variable effect) and information from the main control device 100 (1) (for example, the continuation type effect permission signal, the end type effect permission signal, the effect forced) This is performed on the image display device 2 and the special game effect content determination means 202a ₂ (2) for determining the content of the special game (for example, the continuation type effect or the end type effect) based on the end signal). wherein the effect effect contents various data are recorded on the data recording unit 202a 3 _(2), and records the effect contents in each round, which is scheduled in the special game And a planned production schedule recording means 202a ₄ (2).

Here, the effect content data recording means 202a ₃ (2) further includes continuation type effect data 202a _3-1 (2) in which various continuation type effect data are recorded, and various end type effect data. And end type effect data 202a _3-2 (2) recorded.

The production forced termination means 202b (2) is a scheduled production end determination means for judging whether or not the scheduled continuation type production or the termination type production has been completed, that is, whether or not these productions have been performed to the end. 202b ₁ (2) and effect forced end data recording means 202b ₂ (2) in which forced end effect data to be performed after the effect is forcibly ended are recorded. Here, the production forced end data recording means 202b ₂ (2) continues after the continuous type production is forcibly terminated, and continues type production data 202b _2-1 (2) in which continuous type forced termination production data is recorded. ) And end type effect data 202b _2-2 (2) in which end type forced end effect data is continuously recorded after the end type effect is forcibly ended.

  Next, an example of a flow of processing performed on the main controller 100 (2) side in the processing according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Note that the flow of general processing performed by the main controller 100 (2) is the same as that in FIG. 4 in the first best mode, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  First, the special game content determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 2102, the special game content determination means 140 (2) determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on. If Yes, in step 2104, the round number determination means 141 (2 ) Determines the number of rounds in the special game based on the winning random number while referring to the round number determination table 141a (2). In step 2106 and step 2108, the special game content determination means 140 (2) turns off the jackpot flag and turns on the special game execution flag. Next, at step 2110, the game content information transmission means 160 (2) transmits information on the determined number of rounds to the sub-side, and proceeds to the next process (special game execution process). If No in step 2102, the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process).

  Next, the special game execution process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 2202, the special game execution determination unit 151 (2) determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in Step 2202, in Step 2204, the special winning opening opening control means 152 (2) determines whether or not the round is in the middle, that is, whether or not the round continuation flag is off. In the case of No in step 2202, the special game execution determination unit 151 (2) determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process).

  If Yes in step 2204, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 2216 without performing the processes in steps 2206 to 2214 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2204, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 2206, the big prize opening control means 152 (2) clears the timer 152a (2) to zero and sets a predetermined value ( For example, 30 seconds). Next, in step 2208, the special winning opening opening control means 152 (2) clears the winning ball counter b (2) to zero. In step 2210, the special game executing means 150 (2) adds 1 to the round number counter 153 (2). Note that the number of rounds recorded in the round number counter 153 (2) is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 2212, the special game executing means 150 (2) turns on the round continuation flag. In step 2214, the game content information transmission means 160 (2) transmits the round effect start permission signal to the display control device 200 (2) side.

  Next, in step 2216, the special winning opening opening control means 152 (2) opens the special winning opening 5 by driving the solenoid of the special winning opening 5. In step 2218, the special winning opening opening control means 152 (2) refers to the winning ball counter 152b (2) and determines whether or not there are predetermined balls (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If Yes in step 2218, the process proceeds to step 2222. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2218, in step 2220, the special winning opening opening control means 152 (2) determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. If yes in step 2220, the process proceeds to step 2222, and if no, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process).

  Next, in step 2222, the special prize opening control means 152 (2) closes the special prize opening 5. In step 2224, the special game executing means 150 (2) turns off the round continuation flag. Next, at step 2226, the game content information transmission means 160 (2) transmits a production forced termination signal to the display control device 200 (2) side. Next, in step 2228, the special game executing means 150 (2) refers to the round number counter 153 (2) and determines whether or not the round is the final round. In the case of Yes at step 2228, the special game execution means 150 (2) turns off the special game execution flag. On the other hand, if No at step 2228, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process).

Next, an effect content determination execution process performed on the sub side will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 2502, it is determined whether or not the game content information receiving means 201 (2) has received information regarding the number of rounds from the main control device 100 (2) side. In the case of Yes in step 2502, in step 2504, the special game time effect content determining means 202a ₂ (2) determines and determines all the effect contents in each round while referring to the effect content data recording means 202a ₃ (2). Information related to the contents of the effect is recorded in the scheduled effect schedule recording means 202a ₄ (2). In addition, as the content of the effect in each round, the continuation confirmed effect is selected except for the final round, and the end confirmed effect is selected in the final round.

Next, in step 2506, the game content information receiving means 201 (2) determines whether or not an effect start permission signal for the round has been received from the main control device 100 (2) side. In the case of Yes in step 2506, in step 2508, the image display control unit 202 (2) refers to the scheduled effect schedule recording unit 202a ₄ (2), confirms the scheduled effect in the round, and the scheduled effect. The effect data corresponding to is called from the effect content data recording means 202a ₃ (2), and the effect is executed on the image display device 2. Next, at step 2510, the game content information receiving means 210 (2) determines whether or not a production forced termination signal has been received from the main control device 100 (2) side. That is, for example, when the number of winning balls exceeds 10 during the above-mentioned production, the production is finished last for the convenience of the next processing (for example, the next round or the transition to the normal game). This is assumed to be inappropriate. In the case of Yes in step 2510, in step 2512, the scheduled production end determination unit 202b ₁ (2) determines whether or not the planned production has already been completed (that is, whether or not the production has been performed to the end). judge. In the case of Yes in step 2512, it is not necessary to perform a forced end effect, so the process proceeds to the next process. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2512, the production forced termination means 202b (2), if the current round is not the final round, the continuation type production data 202b _2-1 of the production forced termination data recording means 202b ₂ (2). If one continuation type effect is determined from (2) and the current round is the final round, the end type effect data 202b _2-2 (2) to 1 of the effect forced end data recording unit 202b ₂ (2) is used. After determining one end type effect (forced end version), the currently performed effect is forcibly ended, the continuation type effect or end type effect of the determined forced end version is performed, and the process proceeds to the next process. Note that the process proceeds to the next process even if No in step 2506.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, the content of each round is linked to the continuation or end of the special game in a situation where the number of rounds determined internally is unknown to the player or is difficult to understand. The player can be entertained without being bored even during special games.

  In addition, since the number of production patterns for all rounds is determined after grasping the number of continuations during special games from the beginning, each production pattern is linked to each other in detail and a production with a single story is given during special games. It becomes possible to do.

  Next, the third best mode will be described. Here, the best mode is different from the above mode in that the number of rounds on the inside is different from the number of rounds on the outside. That is, one round on the inside means that the big prize opening is kept open for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) until a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) is won, but one round on the outside (hereinafter, “ The term “fake round” refers to a round that is formed in a pseudo manner by closing a special prize opening for a short time during the predetermined time. For example, when one round on the inside is closed for 15 to 18 seconds, which is in the middle of opening for 30 seconds, a false round of 0 to 15 seconds and a false round of 18 to 30 seconds are formed.

  Next, each component of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. As shown in FIG. 15, the main control device 100 (3) includes a start winning opening winning detection device (start opening 4), various game effect lamps (for example, side lamp 6), a large winning opening 5, a display control apparatus 200, a prize. The ball payout device 55 is electrically connected, and the display control device 200 (3) and the image display device 2 are further electrically connected.

  Hereinafter, each component will be described. First, main controller 100 (3) receives winning determination means 110 (3) for determining whether or not each winning opening has been won, and winning determination means 120 for determining whether or not a special game transition condition is met. (3) Special symbol display content determining means 130 (3) for determining the display content of the special symbol on the image display device 2, the actual number of rounds in the special game (internal round number, actual round number) Special game content determination means 140 (3) for determining the apparent number of rounds (number of false rounds), opening time thereof, etc., special for executing the special game content determined by the means 140 (3) The game execution means 150 (3) and the prize ball payout control means 160 (3) for controlling the prize ball payout device 55 to pay out predetermined prize balls based on winning in each winning opening. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the winning determination means 120 (3) receives a winning detection signal from the starting winning opening winning detection device (starting opening 4) under the condition that the random number acquisition condition is satisfied (for example, when the reserved ball has not reached the upper limit). A winning random number obtaining means 121 (3) for obtaining a winning random number when receiving the winning random number, and a winning determining means 122 (3) for determining whether or not the winning random number is won. Here, the hit determination means 122 (3) further includes a hit determination table 122a (3) that is referred to when determining whether or not it is a hit.

  The special symbol display content determination means 130 (3) detects a winning from the starting winning opening winning detection device (starting opening 4) under the condition that the random number acquisition condition is satisfied (for example, the situation where the holding ball has not reached the upper limit). Fluctuation pattern random number acquisition means 131 (3) for acquiring a fluctuation pattern random number when receiving a signal, fluctuation pattern determination means 132 (3) for determining a fluctuation pattern based on the fluctuation pattern random number, and a special symbol Stop symbol determining means 133 (3) for determining the final stop symbol. Here, the fluctuation pattern determination means 132 (3) further includes a fluctuation pattern table 132a (3) that is referred to when the fluctuation pattern is determined.

  The special game content determination means 140 (3) includes a round number determination means 141 (3) for determining the actual number of rounds, and an open pattern determination means 142 (for determining the opening / closing pattern of the big prize opening 5 in each round. 3). Here, in this best mode, the round number determination means 141 (3) determines the round number based on the hit determination random number, and the round number determination table 141a (3) is used as a table to be referred to in this determination. ). In the best mode, the open pattern determining means 142 (3) is determined based on the number of rounds, and further includes an open pattern determining table 142a (3) as a table to be referred to in the determination.

  Here, FIG. 16 shows an example of the open pattern determination table 142a (3). As described above, in this best mode, the release pattern is determined based on the number of rounds. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16A, each open pattern is distributed with different selection probabilities depending on the number of rounds won. For example, in the case of one round (R) winning, the opening pattern 1 is selected at a rate of 85%, the opening pattern 2 is 5%, the opening pattern 3 is 5%, and the opening pattern 4 is 5%. , The selection ratio of the opening pattern 2 and the opening pattern 3 is increased (20% and 70%, respectively), and the selection ratio of the opening pattern 1 is greatly decreased (5%).

  FIG. 16B shows the contents of the open pattern. In this example, for example, when the opening pattern 1 is selected, the grand prize winning opening 5 is opened and closed by “5 seconds opening 1 second closing × 5 sets” in the round. That is, this round is composed of five false rounds that are opened for 5 seconds.

  Special game execution means 150 (3) special game execution determination means 151 (3) for determining whether or not a special game may be executed (specifically, whether or not a special game flag is generated). ) And in accordance with the content determined by the special game content determination means 140 (3), in each round, one or more “fake rounds” can be obtained by repeatedly opening the big prize opening 5 at a predetermined time and closing at a predetermined time. Fake round execution means 152 (3) that generates "", and fake round continuation determination means 153 (3) that determines whether or not to continue to execute subsequent fake rounds when a fake round in a certain round ends. The game content management means 154 (4) for managing the game content in the special game, and the false control information managed on the main control device 100 (3) side is displayed on the display control device 200 (3 Including false round information transmitting means 155 for transmitting to the side.

Here, the fake round execution means 152 (3) continues to monitor the time immediately after the start of the round, and manages the time for generating and ending the fake round for each of the fake rounds executed in the round. Fake round time management means 152a (3), and a special winning opening opening control means for controlling to open / close the special winning opening 5 based on the arrival information of opening / closing time of the special winning opening 5 from the means 152a. 152b (3). Here, the false round time management unit 152a (3) includes a timer 152a ₁ (3) that measures time.

  The false round continuation determining means 153 (3) includes a winning ball counting means 153a (3) for determining whether or not the number of winning balls in the round has reached a predetermined number (for example, 10 balls), When it is finished, it has false round continuation flag control means 153b (3) for turning on / off a flag as to whether or not to perform the next false round.

  The game content management means 154 (3) includes the game content schedule recording means 154a (3) for recording the game content determined by the special game content determination means 140 (3), and the current (latest) game status. Game status recording means 154b (3) for recording.

  For example, FIG. 17 shows an example of information recorded in the game content schedule recording means 154a (3) and the game situation recording means 154b (3). In the figure, the upper part of the game content schedule recording means 154a (3) is the actual round number (R), the middle part is the number of false rounds in the round, and the lower part is the start time and end of the false round. Shows time. In the game status recording means 154b (3), “◯” indicates that the false round has ended, “−” indicates that the false round has been canceled, and no mark indicates that the false round has not been executed yet. Means. Specifically, for example, a 1R fake 4R is scheduled to start 9 seconds after the start of 1R and end after 11 seconds, but the fake round is actually executed, while the 1R fake 5R Is scheduled to start 12 seconds after the start of 1R and end 14 seconds later, but because the number of winning balls reached a predetermined number (10 balls) in the fake round preceding that, it was canceled and was not actually performed means.

Next, the display control device 200 (3) among the peripheral devices of the main control device 100 (3) will be described in detail. The display control device 200 (3) receives various game information from the main control device 100 (3) including the false round information from the false round information transmission means 155 (3) of the main control device 100 (3). Game content information receiving means 201 (3) and any control relating to display on the image display device 2 including control to stop the special symbol after it has fluctuated for a predetermined time according to the decision on the main control device 100 (3) side Image display control means 202 (3) for performing the above. Here, the image display control means 202 (3) generates a series of effect contents for stopping the special symbol by varying it for a predetermined time based on information on the special symbol effect or stop symbol from the main control device 100 (3). Normal game effect content determining means 202a ₁ (3) for determining, special game effect content determining means 202a ₂ (3) for determining the effect content in each false round at the time of special game, and special game There is scheduled production schedule recording means 202a ₄ (3) for recording production contents in each fake round scheduled inside.

Here, the effect content data recording means 202a ₃ (3) further includes continuation type effect data 202a _3-1 (3) in which various continuation type effect data are recorded, and various end type effect data. It has recorded end type effect data 202a _3-2 (3).

The production forced termination means 202b (3) is a scheduled production end determination means for judging whether or not the scheduled continuation type production or the termination type production has been completed, that is, whether or not these productions have been performed to the end. 202b ₁ (3) and production forced termination data recording means 202b ₂ (3) in which forced termination production data to be continued after the production is forcibly terminated are recorded. Here, the production forced termination data recording means 202b ₂ (3) continues after the continuation type production is forcibly terminated, and continues type production data 202b _2-1 (3) in which continuation type forced termination production data is recorded. ) And end type effect data 202b _2-2 (3) in which end type forced end effect data is continuously recorded after the end type effect is forcibly ended.

  Next, an example of the flow of processing on the main control device 100 (3) side in the processing according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. Note that the flow of general processing performed by the main controller 100 (3) is the same as that in FIG. 4 in the first best mode, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  Next, the special game content determination process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 3102, the special game content determination means 140 (3) determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on {the flag is determined by the hit determination means 122 (3) to be “win” during the hit determination process. That occurs when the In the case of Yes in step 3102, in step 3104, the round number determination means 141 (3) of the special game content determination means 140 (3) refers to the special number based on the winning random number while referring to the round number determination table 141 a (3). Determine the number of rounds in the game. In step 3106, the release pattern determination unit 142 (3) determines what release pattern is to be executed in each round while referring to the release pattern determination table 142 a (3). Next, in Step 3108 and Step 3110, the special game content determination means 140 (3) turns off the jackpot flag and turns on the special game execution flag. In step 3112, the false round information transmission unit 155 (3) transmits information regarding the release patterns of all rounds determined to the display control device 200 (3), and proceeds to the next process (special game execution process). To do.

  Next, the special game execution process 3 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 3202, the special game execution determination means 151 (3) determines whether or not the special game flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 3202, in step 3204, the game content management means 154 (3) determines whether or not the round is in the middle (in other words, a part of the fake round scheduled to be performed in the round has already been performed. Whether or not the false round continuation flag is on. In the case of No in step 3202, the special game execution determination unit 151 (3) determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process.

In the case of Yes in step 3204, that is, when the round is in the middle (second to last round of false rounds), the process proceeds to step 3214 without performing the processes of steps 3206 to 3212 described in detail below. On the other hand, if No in step 3204, that is, if the false round corresponds to the first false round in the round, first, in step 3206, the false round continuation flag control means 153b (3) After that, the execution of subsequent false rounds in that round is guaranteed until the predetermined condition (the number of winning balls in the round reaches 10 balls or all false rounds in the round are completed) is satisfied. . Subsequently, in step 3208, the game content management means 154 (3) adds 1 to the number of rounds recorded in the game status recording means 154b (3). The number of rounds recorded in the game status recording means 154b (3) is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 3210 and step 3212, the winning ball counting means 153a (3) clears the winning ball counter, and the false round time management means 152a (3) starts the timer 152a ₁ (3). Go to 3214.

  Next, in step 3214, the fake round time management means 152a (3) of the fake round execution means 152 (3) confirms the start time of the fake round with the game content schedule recording means 154a (3), and then the timer. Determines whether the time has been reached. Here, in the case of Yes in step 3214, in step 3216, the big prize opening opening control means 152b (3) of the false round execution means 152 (3) opens the big prize opening 5. Next, the false round information transmission unit 155 (3) transmits an effect start permission signal for the false round to the display control device 200 (3) side. In step 3220, the winning ball counting means 153a (3) of the false round continuation determining means 153 (3) determines whether or not there are 10 winning balls.

In the case of Yes in step 3220, in step 3222, the big prize opening control means 152b (3) of the false round execution means 152 (3) closes the big prize opening 5. Then, in step 3224, the false round information transmission unit 155 (3) transmits an effect forced end signal of the round to the display control device 200 (3) side. In step 3226, the game content management unit 154 (3) regards that all remaining false rounds in the round have been completed, and records the information in the game status recording unit 154b (3). Next, in step 3230, the false round continuation flag control means 153b (3) of the false round continuation determination means 153 (3) turns off the round continuation flag so as not to execute a subsequent false round in the round, In step 3232, the false round time management unit 152 a (3) no longer needs to perform false round time management in the round, and therefore stops the timer 152 a ₁ (3). In step 3234, the special game executing means 150 (3) compares the game content schedule recording means 154a (3) with the game status recording means 154b (3) to determine whether the round is the final round. If YES in step 3236, the special game executing means 150 (3) turns off the special game flag and proceeds to the next process. If No in step 3234, the process proceeds to the next process.

  On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3220, in step 3238, whether or not the false round time management means 152a (3) has reached the end time of the false round recorded in the game content schedule recording means 154a (3). Determine. In the case of Yes in step 3238, in step 3240, the big prize opening control means 152b (3) of the false round execution means 152 (3) closes the big prize opening 5. Next, in Step 3242, the false round information transmitting unit 155 (3) transmits the false round effect end signal to the display control device 200 (3) side. Next, in step 3246, the false round continuation determining means 153 (3) determines whether or not the false round is final, in the “scheduled false round” in the round recorded in the game content schedule recording means 154a (3). The “number” is compared with the “number of false rounds” completed so far in the relevant round recorded in the game status recording means 154b (3). If YES in step 3246, the process proceeds to step 3230. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3246, in step 3248, the game content management means 154 (3) adds 1 to the number of false rounds in the relevant round recorded in the game status recording means 154b (3), and next Move on to processing.

Next, an effect content determination execution process 3 performed on the sub side will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 3502, it is determined whether or not the game content information receiving means 201 (3) has received the release pattern information of all rounds determined from the main controller 100 (3) side. In the case of Yes in step 3502, the special game time effect content determination means 202a ₃ (3) refers to the effect content data recording means 202a ₃ (3), and displays the effect content in all false rounds based on the determined information. decide.

Here, as shown in FIG. 21, the continuation type effect data 202a _3-1 (3) and the end type effect data 202a _3-2 (3) are recorded in the effect content data recording means 202a ₃ (3). In any case, a plurality of performance patterns having different times are recorded. For example, when the determined number of rounds is 1 and pattern 1 in FIG. 16B is selected as the opening pattern in the round, the first four times (opening for 5 seconds) is the continuation type. Pattern 4 or pattern 7 of effect data 202a _3-1 (3) is selected, and pattern 4 or pattern 7 of end type effect data 202a _3-2 (3) is selected for the last time (5 seconds open). The Information on the production of all false rounds determined in this way is recorded in the scheduled production schedule recording means 202a ₄ (3).

Next, at step 3506, the game content information receiving means 201 (3) receives an effect start permission signal for the corresponding false round (if it is the first, false 1 round) from the main control device 100 (3) side. Determine whether or not. In the case of Yes in step 3506, in step 3508, the image display control unit 202 (3) refers to the scheduled production schedule recording unit 202a ₄ (3), confirms the content produced in the false round, and the production The content is called and executed from the production content data recording means 202a ₃ (3). Next, at step 3510, the game content information receiving means 201 (3) determines whether or not the false round effect end signal has been received from the main control device 100 (3) side. If Yes in step 3510, the process proceeds to the next process. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 3510, the game content information receiving means 201 (3) determines whether or not the round effect forced end signal has been received from the main control device 100 (3) side. In step 3514, if the production forced termination means 202 (3) is not the last round, the production forced termination data recording means 202b ₂ (3) continues type production data 202b _2-1 (3) to 1 On the other hand, if this time is the final round, one end type effect (from the end type effect data 202b _2-2 (3) of the effect forced end data recording means 202b ₂ (3) ( After determining the forced termination version), all of the fake round presentations currently being performed and the scheduled fake round presentations for the subsequent rounds are canceled. In terms of the Le, replace the determined the completion type effect.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. Briefly explaining FIG. 22, the second “this best mode pattern (1)” and the third “this best mode pattern (2)” are the big winning mouths of the pachinko gaming machine according to this best mode. Open / close pattern. In any of the patterns, 3 rounds are determined internally as the actual number of rounds when the jackpot is determined, and subdivision pattern 2 (false number of rounds 10) is round 1 in round 1, subdivision pattern 1 (number of false rounds 5 in round 2) However, in round 3, it is assumed that the open pattern 3 (number of false rounds 6) is selected (therefore, the planned number of false rounds is 10 + 5 + 6 = 21 rounds). Furthermore, it is assumed that the contents shown in FIG. 23 are determined before the start of the special game as the contents of the effects performed on the image display device 2 during these false rounds. However, in “this best mode pattern (1)”, in the actual round 1, the number of winning balls does not reach 10 before reaching the predetermined number of open / close times (18 times), and therefore all scheduled false rounds are executed. On the other hand, in “this best mode pattern (2)”, the number of winning balls reaches 10 in the actual round 1 before reaching the predetermined number of times (18 times) (the 12th time). Of these, the subsequent six false rounds are canceled and finally 15 false rounds are executed.

Hereinafter, first, “this best mode pattern (1)” will be described in time series. First, immediately after the start of the special game, the winning prize opening 5 performs opening / closing operations according to the subdivision pattern 2 for the number of times corresponding to the internal round 1 (18 times), thereby generating 10 false rounds. Thus, while it is 1 round internally, it becomes 10 rounds on the surface. On the other hand, on the image display device 2, the pattern 2 → pattern 2 → pattern 5 → pattern 5 → pattern 2 → pattern 5 according to the order of the patterns recorded in the scheduled production schedule recording means 202a ₄ (3) shown in FIG. → Continuous effect is performed in the order of pattern 5 → pattern 2 → pattern 5 → pattern 5. Then, when the fake round ends 10 times, the actual round 1 ends, and then the internal round shifts to the actual round 2. In the actual round 2, the special winning opening 5 performs an opening / closing operation according to the subdivision pattern 1 to generate five false rounds. At this time, on the image display device 2, the order of pattern 4 → pattern 4 → pattern 7 → pattern 4 → pattern 4 is followed according to the order of the patterns recorded in the scheduled effect schedule recording means 202a ₄ (3) shown in FIG. Continued production will be performed. Then, when the five false rounds are finished, the actual round 2 is finished, and then, the internal round shifts to the actual round 3 which is the final round. In the actual round 3, the special winning opening 5 performs an opening / closing operation according to the subdivision pattern 3 to generate six false rounds. At this time, on the image display device 2, the order of pattern 3 → pattern 3 → pattern 2 → pattern 6 → pattern 6 is followed according to the order of the patterns recorded in the scheduled effect schedule recording means 202a ₄ (3) shown in FIG. Then, a continuation finalizing effect is performed, and an end finalizing effect of pattern 9 is performed in the final false round, and the special game ends.

  Next, “this best mode pattern (2)” will be described. First, immediately after the start of the special game, up to the fourth false round is performed in the same manner as pattern (1), but during the opening / closing operation of the fourth false round (when 1 second has elapsed after opening), a total of 10 real rounds Since winning, the remaining time of the fourth false round and the subsequent six false rounds will be cancelled. The second and third actual rounds (fake rounds 5 to 15) are the same as the false rounds 11 to 21 of “this best mode pattern (1)”. Hereinafter, the contents of effects on the image display device 2 from the fourth false round to the fifth false round (the first of the second actual round) will be described in detail.

  In 0 to 1 second of the fourth false round, although the effect confirmation pattern “pattern 5” is displayed, the main character is expressionless. Therefore, the player determines whether the pattern is a continuous confirmation pattern or not. I don't know. Then, after 1 second, the winning prize opening 5 is closed and the production pattern is switched to “Pattern A”. When the explosion suddenly occurs, the laughing face of the main character is displayed after the smoke disappears, and the player is confirmed to continue. I do. Then, after this effect is performed for 10 seconds, the process proceeds to the next false round 5 and the effect of pattern 4 is performed on the image display device 2.

  According to the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, the content of each round is linked to the continuation or end of the special game in a situation where the number of rounds determined internally is unknown to the player or is difficult to understand. The player can be entertained without being bored even during special games.

  In addition, since the number of production patterns for all rounds is determined after grasping the number of continuations during special games from the beginning, each production pattern is linked to each other in detail and a production with a single story is given during special games. It becomes possible to do.

  Furthermore, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine like the first type, the disadvantage that the game during the special game becomes monotonous by changing the opening pattern in each round is solved. In addition, in the apparent round (false round), it is no longer in proportion to the number of continuations, so that it is possible to enjoy a game during a special game.

  It should be understood that the configuration in the best mode is not limited, and various modifications that can be assumed by those skilled in the art are also described. For example, in the above-described best mode, the conventional one is targeted, but the conventional two or three may be used. In addition, regarding the continuation of the round, it is possible to make it a condition to pass a specific area in the special winning opening 5.

FIG. 1 shows the appearance of a pachinko gaming machine according to the first to third best modes. FIG. 2 shows the back of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first to third best modes. FIG. 3 shows functional blocks of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. FIG. 4 shows main processing on the main side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. FIG. 5 shows a special game content determination process on the main side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. FIG. 6 shows a special game content execution process on the main side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. FIG. 7 shows an effect content determination execution process on the sub side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. FIG. 8 shows an example of the contents of the effect data recorded in the effect content data recording means of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. FIG. 9 shows an example of the contents of effect data recorded in the effect forced end data recording means of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. FIG. 10 is a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode. FIG. 11 shows functional blocks of a pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. FIG. 12 shows a special game content determination process on the main side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. FIG. 13 shows a special game execution process on the main side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. FIG. 14 shows an effect content determination execution process on the sub side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. FIG. 15 shows functional blocks of a pachinko gaming machine according to the third best mode. FIG. 16 shows an example of an opening pattern determination table for a pachinko gaming machine according to the third best mode. FIG. 17 shows an example of information recorded in the game content schedule recording means and game situation recording means of the pachinko gaming machine according to the third best mode. FIG. 18 shows a special game content determination process on the main side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the third best mode. FIG. 19 shows a special game execution process on the main side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the third best mode. FIG. 20 shows an effect content determination execution process on the sub side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the third best mode. FIG. 21 shows an example of the contents of effect data recorded in the effect content data recording means of the pachinko gaming machine according to the third best mode. FIG. 22 is a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the third best mode. FIG. 23 shows an example of a pattern recorded in the scheduled performance schedule recording means of the pachinko gaming machine according to the third best mode.

2 Image display device 4 Start opening 5 Grand prize opening 120 (1), (3) Hit determination means 140 (1), (3) Special game content determination means 142 (3) Opening pattern determination means 150 (1), (3 ) Special game execution means 202 (1), (3) Image display control means 202a ₂ (1), (3) Special game effect content determination means

Claims (1)

A variable winning opening that can take an open state where the hit ball is easy to win and a closed state where it is difficult to win,
A starting port to which a sensor capable of detecting the inflow of a hit ball is attached;
Special game transition determining means for determining a transition to a special game advantageous to a player, acquiring a random number based on the inflow of a hit ball to the start opening, and determining whether or not the random number is won;
Special game content determination means for determining the number of rounds during the special game;
In accordance with the content determined by the special game content determination means, special game execution means for controlling the variable prize opening and executing a special game;
An image display device;
Image display control means for controlling the image display contents on the image display device;
In a pachinko machine having
The special game content determination means further includes:
In one round time, by repeating the open state and the closed state of the variable winning opening, it has a pseudo continuation number increasing means for increasing the number of round continuation pseudo, and the pachinko gaming machine, When the predetermined number of balls won in the variable winning opening reaches a predetermined time or when the total time of the open state of the variable winning opening reaches a predetermined time, one round is configured to end. Each is configured to be variable,
The image display control means includes
Production content determination means for determining the content of special games,
When the number of balls that have won in the variable prize opening before reaching the predetermined time reaches the predetermined number, there is an effect compulsory ending means for allowing the currently performed effect to be a compulsory end effect. Characteristic pachinko machine.

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