JP4619729B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine or a slot machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is a proposal for delaying award ball payout at the time of winning a prize in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine. For example, as shown in Patent Document 1, when a jackpot lottery result is won, a gaming machine that secures a ball for playing a jackpot game by delaying the payout of a winning ball associated with winning a prize is there.

JP 2002-346152 A

  However, in such a gaming machine, avoiding the situation where there is no ball to be launched when a big hit is achieved can be solved, but the gaming ability to enhance the interest of the player has not been added.

  The present invention was made based on the above background, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of enhancing the interest of the player by notifying the degree of jackpot expectation with a new effect that changes the payout mode. And

Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention

In order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention has a payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game media corresponding to winnings,
In a gaming machine comprising a jackpot generating means for generating a jackpot according to the establishment of a predetermined jackpot generating condition, and a game medium is launched on the game board surface ,
A payout mode setting means for setting a plurality of payout modes of payout means including a special payout mode of paying out game media from a special payout port provided on the game board surface;
A payout mode determining means for determining any one of a plurality of types of payout modes based on the expectation that a jackpot will occur,
The payout means pays out the game medium in the payout manner determined by the payout manner determination means, and the player is notified of the expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot depending on the payout manner.

The gaming machine of the present invention includes a payout mode setting means for setting a plurality of payout modes for paying out game media corresponding to winnings, for example, payout modes other than a payout mode and a normal payout port that are intermittently paid out at predetermined intervals. The expectation degree of jackpot is notified by paying out appearance such as a paying out form. Since the payout mode itself changes in this way, it is possible to notify the player of the jackpot expectation level with a new production based on the original mechanical movement of the gaming machine. The player can confirm the degree of expectation of the jackpot by seeing an unprecedented payout appearance, can play with a sense of expectation, and can enhance interest. For example, as an example of a gaming machine, in the case of a pachinko gaming machine, it is possible to make a payout mode different from the conventional one so as to pay out from a special payout port provided on the game board surface in addition to the normal payout port. Furthermore, it is possible to make a payout appearance by mechanical movement, and it is possible to provide a gaming machine rich in change by adding to the display effects such as the conventional lamp display and liquid crystal display.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a launching device that launches a ball on the game board surface,
A payout means for paying out a predetermined number of balls in response to a winning at a starting port provided on the surface of the game board;
In a gaming machine equipped with a jackpot generating means for generating a jackpot according to the establishment of a predetermined jackpot generation condition,
As a payout mode of the payout means, a payout mode setting means for setting a plurality of types of payout modes including a normal payout mode and a special payout mode for paying out balls after a predetermined time from the normal payout mode;
A payout mode determining means for determining any one of a plurality of types of payout modes based on the expectation that a jackpot will occur,
The payout means may be configured to pay out the balls in the payout manner determined by the payout manner determining means, and to notify the player of the degree of expectation that a jackpot will be generated according to the payout manner .

Further, the payout mode setting means sets a plurality of predetermined times for delaying the ball payout in the special payout mode, and the payout mode determination means is based on the expectation that a jackpot will occur when the special payout mode is determined as the payout mode. Thus, the payout mode can be determined by changing the selection rate of the predetermined time for delaying the ball payout in the special payout mode. As described above, the selection rate of the predetermined time for delaying the payout of the balls in the special payout mode is changed based on the expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot, and the high expectation degree of the jackpot is high depending on which predetermined time of the predetermined time for delaying the payout of the plurality of balls The player can confirm the jackpot expectation degree by a predetermined time for delaying the payout of the plurality of balls.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention is a payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game media in response to winnings,
A storage means for storing game media;
BET means for betting within a predetermined bet number range using game media stored in the storage means for playing a game;
In a gaming machine equipped with a jackpot generating means for generating a jackpot according to the establishment of a predetermined jackpot generation condition,
A payout mode setting means for setting a plurality of payout modes of payout means including an intermittent payout mode of intermittently paying out game media in association with a specific rhythm;
A payout mode determining means for determining any one of a plurality of types of payout modes based on the expectation that a jackpot will occur,
The payout means pays out the game medium in the payout manner determined by the payout manner determination means, and the player is informed of the expectation that a jackpot will be generated according to the payout manner,
The intermittent payout mode reduces the game media stored in the storage means and pays out the game media corresponding to the reduced game media, and does not decrease the game media stored in the storage means. In combination with a payout mode in which the game medium is paid out or the number of game media stored in the storage means is added, the game medium is paid out in association with a specific rhythm, or the number of game media stored in the storage means is added. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the player acquires a predetermined number of game media corresponding to winnings instead of the number of game media corresponding only to the rhythm .
In this way, the game medium can be paid out at a constant rhythm, for example, 3, 3, 7 time so that the game medium is paid out intermittently at a predetermined interval when winning a prize. Also, as an example of a gaming machine, in the case of a slot machine, when a game is played using a stored game medium (a game is played using a so-called credit), it is paid out at the time of winning a prize using a BET means. It is possible to bet using a part of the number of payouts of game media to be paid, and to pay out game media stored in the storage means by the amount equivalent to the game media bet by the BET means. In this way, by combining the payout from the normal payout outlet and the payout of the stored game media (reducing and paying off the stored amount), an unexpected payout appearance can be made, and a part of the payout amount is BET It is possible to prevent unnecessary payouts and various payout appearances. In addition, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that enhances the interest of the player by changing the payout mode and notifying the jackpot expectation degree with an unprecedented payout appearance.

At that time, the payout means , when the payout mode determined by the payout mode determination means is an intermittent payout mode, the number of game media in which the storage means stores a part of a predetermined number of game media corresponding to winnings. The storage / dispensing mode can be executed after adding to the above.

In addition, in order to solve the above problems, the gaming machine of the present invention has a start port,
A launcher that launches balls on the surface of the game board;
A payout means for paying out balls in response to winning at the starting opening;
In a gaming machine equipped with a jackpot generating means for generating a jackpot according to the establishment of a predetermined jackpot generation condition,
A payout mode setting means for setting a plurality of types of payout modes of the payout means;
A payout mode determining means for determining any one of a plurality of types of payout modes based on the expectation that a jackpot will occur;
A specific payout port provided on the surface of the game board and provided at a position for guiding the ball to the starting port with a lower winning rate than the ball fired from the launching device;
The payout means pays out the balls in the payout mode determined by the payout mode determining means, the player is informed of the degree of expectation that the jackpot will be generated according to the payout mode, and a plurality of types of payout modes have a specific payout port And a specific payout mode in which the payout of the ball is continued until a predetermined continuous payout end condition is satisfied.

The present onset Ming gaming machine, ball-and-dispensing mode setting means a plurality of types set the paying out payout embodiment the ball when winning the starting opening, the starting opening in a lower winning percentage than ball fired from the launching device And a specific payout opening provided at a position for guiding the wire. Then, the jackpot expectation degree is notified by paying out in a specific payout mode in which the payout of the ball is continued until the predetermined payout end condition is satisfied, for example, until the jackpot occurrence condition is satisfied, with the specific payout opening as a payout exit. As an example of a gaming machine, in a pachinko gaming machine, in the case of a specific payout mode in which payout is performed from a specific payout port at a position where it is difficult to win a prize at the starting port, the jackpot expectation is large, and the player By seeing a payout appearance, you can confirm the degree of expectation of jackpot and play a game with a great sense of expectation. As a result, the operation of the gaming machine up to the occurrence of the jackpot is increased. Thus, a gaming machine that enhances the interest of the player can be provided.

Example 1
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a pachinko gaming machine as an example of the gaming machine. FIG. 1 is a schematic front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1. The pachinko gaming machine 1 has a transparent glass door 2 attached to the underframe and a game board 3 that is disposed inside the underframe and is covered by the glass door 2. The game board 3 forms a circular game area. Below the game board 3, a ball supply tray 4 is provided. The balls prepared in the ball supply tray 4 are launched toward the game board 3 by a ball launching mechanism including the handle 5. The ball that has reached the game board 3 falls on the surface of the game board 3.

  On the surface of the game board 3, a symbol display unit 6 is disposed near the center thereof. The symbol display section 6 is constituted by a display device using liquid crystal, a display device using light emitting diodes, or a reel type display device, and displays three characters (numbers). A lamp-type holding ball display unit 7 is provided above the symbol display unit 6. The reserved ball display unit 7 has four segments, and displays the quantity of lottery information stored in the reserved ball storage area of the RAM 24. In addition, each segment of the reserved ball display unit 7 is configured by a light emitting diode capable of emitting a plurality of colors, and colors according to the gaming state of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and lottery information stored in the reserved ball storage area. Can be changed.

  A start winning opening 8 is disposed below the symbol display section 6. Below the start winning opening 8, there are provided a large winning opening (attacker) 9 that is opened when the pachinko gaming machine 1 is a big hit, and an out opening 10 for collecting balls.

  In this embodiment, there are a plurality of winning ball payout exits at the time of winning the start winning opening 8 (in this embodiment, two places on the game board surface (the first payout exit in addition to the normal payout exit for paying the balls to the ball supply tray 4). 11 and a second payout exit 12) As a prize ball payout exit, a first payout exit 11 (special payout exit) is provided on the upper left side of the symbol display section 6. From the first payout exit 11 The balls to be paid out are configured to win the start winning opening 8 at the same degree as the winning rate of the balls fired from the ball launching mechanism, and the second payout exit on the lower right side of the symbol display unit 6. 12 (specific payout opening) The balls paid out from the second payout opening 12 are started with a winning rate (about 1/100) lower than the winning rate of the balls fired from the ball launching mechanism. It is configured to win a prize in the mouth 8.

  Next, FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the game control device 20 of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The game control device 20 includes a main board 21, a CPU 22 mounted on the main board 21, a ROM 23 storing a game program, a RAM 24, an input / output circuit 25, and a display control board 26 to which output of control signals from the CPU 22 is connected. The sound control board 27, the lamp control board 28, the payout control board 29, the launch control board 30, and a power supply circuit 31 that supplies power to the game control device 20 are configured.

  As a detection switch that outputs a detection signal when the passage of a ball is detected, a start winning detector 32 and a special winning opening winning detector 33 are connected to the CPU 22 via the input / output circuit 25. A special prize opening opening solenoid 34 is connected to the CPU 22 via the input / output circuit 25 and is controlled when the special prize opening 9 is opened and closed. The display control board 26 receives a control signal from the CPU 22 and controls the display of the symbol display unit 6 and the reserved ball display unit 7 in accordance with the control signal. Also, the audio control board 27 creates an audio signal, the audio signal is amplified, and the audio is output from the speaker 41. The lamp control board 28 receives a control signal from the CPU 22 and controls the lamp 42 according to the control signal. The payout control board 29 controls a first payout device 43 for paying out a winning ball or a rental ball in accordance with a control signal, and a second payout device 44 for paying out a winning ball in accordance with a winning at the start winning opening 8. The launch control board 30 controls the ball launching device 45. On the other hand, the main board 21 has a timer A39 and a timer B40 that start measurement for a predetermined time when the CPU 22 acquires a start winning signal.

  At the first payout port 11 and the second payout port 12, a ball replenishing device is provided on the back side of the game board, and a control signal from the CPU 22 is input to the payout control board 29 so as to be prepared for payout as needed. Accordingly, the second payout device 44 is controlled so as to pay out a prize ball. In addition, you may make it supply directly from the ball replenishment apparatus corresponding to each conventional pachinko machine, or supply a payout ball by providing a separate payout preparation tank and supplying the ball directly to the tank You may make it do. The first payout device 43 and the second payout device 44 have a function of counting balls in units of one.

  The CPU 22 (a jackpot generating means) has a function of generating a jackpot when the symbol display unit 6 displays a predetermined jackpot symbol. The CPU 22 (payout mode setting means) has a function of setting a plurality of payout modes having different payout modes as payout modes to be paid out in response to winning at the start winning opening 8. The CPU 22 (payout mode determining means) has a function of determining a payout mode to be paid out in accordance with winning at the start winning port 8 by lottery when winning at the start winning port 8.

  In this embodiment, the jackpot expectation degree is notified according to the payout mode (payout method, payout location (payout port) and payout number) for the winning to the start winning opening 8. A plurality of payout patterns (payout modes) are set, and the payout mode and the jackpot expectation degree are associated with each other and used as an effect.

  FIG. 3 shows a payout pattern. In addition to the normal payout mode, three patterns (pattern A, pattern B, and pattern C) are set. In FIG. 3, the payout outlet A indicates the normal payout outlet, the payout outlet B indicates the first payout outlet 11, and the payout outlet C indicates the second payout outlet 12.

  In this embodiment, no matter which payout pattern is selected, the number of balls to be paid out to the ball supply tray 4 is set to four. Note that the balls paid out to the ball supply tray 4 may be used as prize balls, and the payout from the first payout outlet 11 and the second payout outlet 12 on the game board surface may not be regarded as prize balls.

  In the normal case of the payout mode, four are normally paid out from the normal payout exit. The total time from winning to paying out and from winning to paying out is set to 3-5 seconds. Next, in the case of pattern A, payout is started with a delay of 5 seconds from normal, and 4 pieces are paid out from the normal payout exit. The total time from winning to payout start and winning to payout completion is set to 8-10 seconds.

  Next, in the case of pattern B, first, four pieces are paid out normally from the normal payout opening. Thereafter, the number of payouts 13 is paid out from the first payout port 11 intermittently at a predetermined interval, for example, with a rhythm of “3 · 3 · 7”. The total time from winning to paying out and from winning to paying out is set to 3-20 seconds.

  In the case of the pattern C, first, four pieces are paid out from the normal payout outlet with a delay of 5 seconds from the normal. Thereafter, balls are paid out from the second payout opening 12 until the jackpot occurrence condition is satisfied, for example, until a predetermined jackpot symbol is displayed on the symbol display unit 6. Accordingly, there is no limit on the number of payouts, and the payout is continued until the jackpot is generated. The total time from winning to payout start and winning to payout completion is set to 8 seconds-the big hit.

  In the present embodiment, the jackpot random number in the winning lottery is determined as follows. The random number (value) range is set to “0 to 299”, and the hit random number value is set to “7”. The hit probability is “1/300”.

Next, the association between the payout pattern and the jackpot expectation will be described. In this embodiment, when winning at the start winning opening 8, a random number for winning determination and a random number for effect determination are acquired. FIG. 4 shows an effect random number table. In the winning lottery, the effect is determined by referring to the table A in the case of losing and referring to the table B in the case of winning. In Table A, the random number (value) range is “0 to 999”, and normal payout, pattern A payout, pattern B payout, and pattern C payout are set as follows.
(1) Normal payout (corresponding to production random numbers “29-999”)
(2) Pattern A payout (corresponding to production random number “0-18”)
(3) Pattern B payout (corresponding to production random numbers “19-27”)
(4) Pattern C payout (corresponding to production random number “28”)

In Table B, the random number (value) range is “0 to 999”, and normal payout, pattern A payout, pattern B payout, and pattern C payout are set as follows.
(1) Normal payout (corresponding to production random number “0”)
(2) Pattern A payout (corresponding to production random numbers “1-399”)
(3) Pattern B payout (corresponding to production random numbers “400 to 799”)
(4) Pattern C payout (corresponding to production random numbers “800-999”)

In FIG. 4, the jackpot expectation degree corresponding to each payout pattern is as follows.
(1) In the case of normal payout, the random number is set to “0” (1 piece) as the expected degree of winning, and the expected degree is “1/290330 (= 0.00033%)”. Expectation is calculated as follows. In the case of including the loss, “299 × 971 + 1 (= 290330)”, only one random number includes the expected degree of hit, and thus is expressed as described above.
(2) In the case of pattern A payout, the random number is similarly set to “1 to 399” (399) as the expected degree of winning, and the expected degree is “399 / (299 × 19 + 399) = 7%”.
(3) In the case of pattern B payout, the random number is set to “400 to 799” (400 pieces) as the expected degree of winning, and the expected degree is “400 / (299 × 9 + 400) = 13%”.
(4) In the case of pattern C payout, the random number is set to “800 to 999” (200 pieces) as the expected degree of winning, and the expected degree is “200 / (299 × 1 + 200) = 40%”.

  Next, a control flow is demonstrated according to the flowchart shown in FIGS. FIG. 5 shows the basic processing. First, a start winning process (S1) is executed, subsequently, a prize ball payout process (S2) and a symbol variation process (S3) are executed, and then a jackpot process (S4) is executed. Hereinafter, the start winning process will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of the start winning process. It is determined whether or not there is a winning at the start winning opening 8 (S11). If there is no winning, the process is terminated. On the other hand, if there is a winning, a timer A39 for measuring the time “3 seconds” until the start of paying out the winning ball Along with the start (S12), the timer B40 for measuring the time “8 seconds” until the start of the prize ball payout is started (S13). Subsequently, a random number for effect determination is acquired (S14).

  The production determination random number is acquired as follows. When a ball is detected by the start winning detector 32 attached to the start winning opening 8, a winning detection signal is transmitted to the CPU 22. In response to the timing at which the winning detection signal is input to the CPU 22, the CPU 22 acquires a random value (effect determination random number) from the effect determination counter.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of reserves (the number of reserve balls) is “4” which is the upper limit of the reserve balls (S15). If it is “4”, the payout flag D, which is a flag corresponding to the payout mode, is set to “1” (S16). On the other hand, if it is not “4”, the holding number is incremented by “1” (S17), A jackpot determination random number is acquired (S18), and then an effect determination process is executed (S19).

  The acquisition of random numbers for jackpot determination is performed as follows. When a ball is detected by the start winning detector 32 attached to the start winning opening 8, a winning detection signal is transmitted to the CPU 22. In accordance with the timing at which the winning detection signal is input to the CPU 22, the CPU 22 acquires a random number value (a jackpot determination random number) from the jackpot determination counter.

  FIG. 7 shows a flowchart of the effect determination process. It is determined whether or not the acquired jackpot determination random number matches the winning random number (S21). If not, the effect random number table A is referred to (S22), and if it is a win, the effect random number table B is referred to ( S23).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the effect determination random number is an effect random number (per pattern A) corresponding to the pattern A payout as shown in FIG. 4 (S24). On the other hand, if the payout flag A is “1” (S25), if it is not a win, it is determined whether or not the effect determination random number is an effect random number (per pattern B) corresponding to the pattern B payout as shown in FIG. Determine (S26). Here, in the case of winning per pattern B, the payout flag B is set to “1” (S27). On the other hand, in the case of not winning, the effect determining random number is an effect random number corresponding to pattern C payout (per pattern C) as shown in FIG. It is determined whether or not (S28). Here, in the case of per pattern C, the payout flag C is set to “1” (S29). On the other hand, in the case of no win, the payout flag D is set to “1” (S30).

  FIG. 8 shows a flowchart of the winning ball payout process. It is determined whether or not the payout flag A is “1” (S31). If it is “1”, a prize ball payout process A is executed (S32). If it is not “1”, the payout flag B is “1”. It is determined whether it is “1” (S33). If it is “1”, the winning ball payout process B is executed (S34). On the other hand, if it is not “1”, it is determined whether or not the payout flag C is “1” (S35). If it is “1”, the winning ball payout process C is executed (S36). If it is not “1”, it is determined whether or not the payout flag D is “1” (S37). If it is “1”, the prize ball payout process D is executed (S38). If it is not “1”, the process is terminated.

  FIG. 9 shows a flowchart of the winning ball payout process A. In the prize ball timer B40, it is determined whether or not the predetermined time “8 seconds” has expired (S41). If the time has not expired, the process ends. If the time has expired, the payout pattern A in FIG. Then, four payouts are made with a delay of 5 seconds from the normal payout opening (payout opening A) (S42). Thereafter, the payout flag A is set to “0” (S43).

  FIG. 10 shows a flowchart of the prize ball payout process B. In the prize ball timer A39, it is determined whether or not the predetermined time “3 seconds” has expired (S51). If the time has not expired, the process ends. If the time has expired, as shown in the pattern B in FIG. The four payouts are normally paid out from the normal payout exit (S42), and the balls with 13 payouts from the first payout exit 11 (payout exit B) are spaced at a predetermined interval of “3.3.7”. And is paid out intermittently (S53). Thereafter, the payout flag B is set to “0” (S54).

  FIG. 11 shows a flowchart of the prize ball payout processing C. It is determined whether or not the predetermined time “8 seconds” has expired in the prize ball timer B40 (S61). If the time has not expired, the process ends. If the time has expired, the payout pattern C in FIG. In addition, four pieces are paid out from the normal payout opening (payout opening A) with a delay of 5 seconds from the normal (S62), and payout is started from the second payout opening 12 (payout opening C) (S63). Thereafter, the payout continuation flag is set to “1” (S64). The payout from the second payout port 12 is continued until a predetermined jackpot symbol is displayed on the symbol display unit 6.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the prize ball payout process A and the prize ball payout process C, when the payout is delayed by 5 seconds from the normal, the big hit expectation is determined depending on whether or not the payout is performed from the second payout opening 12 thereafter. The degree will change. When the payout is performed from the second payout opening 12, the jackpot expectation is high.

  FIG. 12 shows a flowchart of the winning ball payout process D. In the prize ball timer A39, it is determined whether or not the predetermined time “3 seconds” has expired (S71). If the time has not expired, the process ends. If the time has expired, the normal payout exit (payout exit A) exits. Four are paid out as usual (S72). Thereafter, the payout flag D is set to “0” (S73). In the case where the number of reserves is a prize exceeding “4” which is the upper limit of the reserve balls, a normal payout is performed.

  Next, FIG. 13 shows a flowchart of the symbol variation process. It is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is “0” (S81). If it is not “0”, the process ends. On the other hand, if it is “0”, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation is stopped (S82). ). If the symbol variation is not stopped, the process proceeds to step S89. If the symbol variation is stopped, it is determined whether or not the number of holds is “0” (S83). If the number of holds is “0”, the process is terminated. If the number is not “0”, the number of holds is decremented by “1” (S84), and whether the jackpot determination random number matches the winning random number is determined. (S85). If it is not a hit here, the symbol variation to stop the symbol with the lost symbol is started (S86), and the symbol variation timer for measuring the symbol variation time is started (S88). In the case of winning in step S85, the symbol variation that stops the symbol with the jackpot symbol is started (S87), and the symbol variation timer is started (S88).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation timer has timed up (S89). If the time has not expired, the processing ends. On the other hand, if the time has expired, symbol variation is stopped (S90) and the symbol display unit 6 It is determined whether or not the stop symbol is a jackpot symbol (S91). If the stop symbol is not a jackpot symbol, the process is terminated. If the symbol is a jackpot symbol, the jackpot flag is set to “1” (S92). Next, it is determined whether or not the payout continuation flag is “1” (S93). If it is not “1”, the process is terminated. If it is “1”, the second payout exit 12 (payout exit C) is used. Is finished (S94). Thereafter, the payout continuation flag is set to “0” (S95). When the payout is performed in the pattern C shown in FIG. 3, when the jackpot symbol is displayed on the symbol display unit 6 (the jackpot condition is established), the second payout port 12 from which the payout has been continuously performed is performed. Finish paying out.

  FIG. 14 shows a flowchart of the jackpot process. It is determined whether or not the jackpot flag is “1” (S101). If it is not “1”, the process ends. On the other hand, if it is “1”, it is determined whether or not the big winning opening 9 is closed. (S102). If it is not closed here, it is determined whether or not there is a prize at the big prize opening 9 (S104). On the other hand, if it is closed, the big prize opening opening solenoid 34 is driven to open the big prize opening 9 (S103). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not there is a prize at the big prize opening 9 (S104).

  Here, if there is no winning in the big winning opening 9, the process is ended. If there is a winning, the number of winning in the big winning opening is incremented by "1" (S105). The number of winning prizes is counted by the winning prize counter. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the number of grand prize winners has reached “10”, which is the maximum number of winnings in one round (S106). If it has not reached “10”, the process ends, while reaching “10”. In such a case, the special winning opening 9 is closed (S107). Thereafter, the number of winning prizes is set to “0” (S108), and the number of rounds is incremented by “1” (S109). The number of rounds is counted by a round number counter. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the number of rounds has reached “15”, which is the maximum number of rounds in the jackpot game (S110). If it has not reached “15”, the process ends. The jackpot flag is set to “0” (S111).

  As described above, a plurality of payout patterns (payout modes) are set as the ball payout mode at the time of winning the winning prize opening 8. Payout later than usual as in pattern A, or payout from the first payout port 11 provided on the game board other than the normal payout port as in pattern B, and 3, 3, 7 time signature It is unexpectedly different from the conventional payout, such as paying out intermittently at predetermined intervals with the rhythm of, or paying out until the big hit occurrence condition is satisfied from the second payout opening 12 provided in the game board as in the pattern C It is possible to make a payout appearance that has sex. And the jackpot expectation degree is set corresponding to each payout pattern. Thereby, since the payout mode itself changes, the player can be notified of the jackpot expectation degree with a new effect based on the original mechanical movement of the gaming machine. The player can confirm the degree of expectation of the jackpot by seeing an unprecedented payout appearance, and can play with a sense of expectation of the jackpot. In addition, paying out can be performed by mechanical movement, and a gaming machine rich in change can be provided by adding display effects such as conventional lamp display and liquid crystal display.

  Further, in the case of the pattern C in which payout is performed from the second payout opening 12 at a position where it is difficult to win the start winning opening 8, the jackpot expectation is large, and the player sees this unexpected payout appearance. , You can play games with great expectations. As a result, the operation of the gaming machine up to the occurrence of the jackpot is increased. Thus, a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of the player can be provided.

(Example 2)
As described above, in the present embodiment, a pachinko gaming machine is taken as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention can be implemented in various modes by replacing with a slot machine and selecting requirements shown in the present specification. A second embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine will be described below. In accordance with the operation of the start lever (corresponding to the establishment of the start condition), the winning combination lottery is executed and the reel (corresponding to the symbol display means) is started. Then, a small combination flag or a BIG flag is established by lottery or the like, and a small combination or a BIG bonus is established according to the timing at which the player presses the stop button. In this embodiment, when a bonus combination (corresponding to jackpot) such as a BIG bonus (hereinafter also referred to as BIG) is won in the lottery, the stock machine is configured to stock up the BIG. When BIG is stocked, the number of games (hereinafter referred to as RT number) from when the stock is released until the stock is released is determined in advance, and BIG is not released unless the RT number becomes “0”. It is said. In the present embodiment, when the number of RTs becomes “5” or less, many payout appearances are selected. Therefore, the player can know the expected degree of release of the BIG bonus (corresponding to the expected degree of jackpot) by watching the payout appearance.

  The control flow will be described with reference to the flowcharts of the second embodiment shown in FIGS. FIG. 17 shows the basic processing. It is determined whether or not the BIG in-progress flag is “0” (S121). If it is “0”, a normal lottery process (S122) is executed, and then a normal winning process (S123) is executed. If the BIG flag is not “0” in S121, the BIG in-process (S124) is executed.

  FIG. 18 shows the normal lottery process. It is determined whether or not the game is started by operating the start lever (“ON”) (S131), and a random number for BIG determination is acquired (S132). In this embodiment, the BIG random number in the BIG lottery is determined as follows. The random number (value) range is set to “0 to 299”, and the hit random number value is set to “7”. Further, the random number per small role is set to “8 to 37”.

  Subsequently, a random number for effect determination is acquired (S133). FIG. 15 shows an effect random number table. The effect is determined with reference to Table C when the RT number is “5” or less, and with reference to Table D when the RT number exceeds “5”. In Table C, the random number (value) range is set to “0 to 59”, and the hit random number value is set to “0 to 9”. In Table D, the random number (value) range is set to “0 to 59”, and the winning random number value is set to “7”.

  Next, an RT release determination random number is acquired (S134). FIG. 16 shows an RT cancellation random number table. The random number (value) range in the RT cancellation lottery is set to “0 to 299”, and the hit random number value is set as follows corresponding to the RT number. When the RT number = 1, the per-random number value is “0-49”, when the RT number = 10, the per-random number value is “50-100”, and when the RT number = 100, the per-random number value is “100-199”. When the RT number = 300, the per-random number value is set to “200 to 249”, and when the RT number = 1000, the per-random number value is set to “250 to 299”.

  Returning to FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the acquired BIG determination random number has been won as the BIG random number (S135). If not, the process proceeds to step S139. Increment (S136). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the BIG stock is “1” (S137). If it is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S139, and if it is “1”, the RT number is determined (S138).

  Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the 13 small winning combination has been won (S139). If not winning, it is determined whether or not the BIG stock is “0” (S141). The flag is set to “1” (S140), and then it is determined whether or not the BIG stock is “0” (S141). If the BIG stock is “0”, the process is terminated, whereas if it is not “0”, the RT number is decremented by “1” (S142). Next, it is determined whether or not the number of RTs is “0” (S143). If it is not “0”, the process ends. If it is “0”, the BIG flag is set to “1” (S144).

  FIG. 19 shows a normal winning process. It is determined whether or not the small role flag is “1” (S151). If it is not “1”, the process proceeds to step S161. On the other hand, if the small role flag is “1”, the player has established a small role. It is determined whether or not the stop button has been pressed at the timing when it is made (whether a small role has been won) (S152). Here, when the small role is not won, the small role flag is set to “0” (S160). On the other hand, when the small role is won, it is determined whether or not the BIG stock is “0” (S153). When the BIG stock is “0”, the effect random number table D is referred to (S156), and it is determined whether or not the effect determination random number matches the winning random number (S157).

  If the BIG stock is not “0” in step S153, it is determined whether the RT number is “5” or less (S154). If it exceeds “5”, the effect random number table D is referenced (S156). If it is “5” or less, the effect random number table C is referred to (S155). Next, it is determined whether or not the production determination random number matches the winning random number (S157). If the winning determination is successful, 13 medals are intermittently spaced at predetermined intervals with a rhythm of “3 · 3 · 7”. On the other hand, if it is not a win, 13 medals are paid out as usual (S158). Thereafter, the small role flag is set to “0” (S160).

  In the present embodiment, when the small combination flag is “1”, the BIG is controlled not to be established, and the frequency of performing the payout appearance is increased. When the number of RTs is “5” or less, there is a high probability that the production random number will be hit, so there will be a lot of payout appearances of “3, 3 and 7”, which is different from the normal payout, and the player will release the BIG bonus It can be confirmed that the degree of expectation is high.

  If the small role flag is not “1” in step S151, it is determined whether or not the BIG flag is “1” (S161). If it is not “1”, the process ends. If it is “1”, the BIG winning is determined. It is determined whether or not (S162). If the BIG winning is not completed, the process ends. On the other hand, if the BIG winning is achieved, the BIG flag is set to “0” (S163) and the BIG in-progress flag is set to “1” (S164). Thereafter, the BIG stock is decremented by “1” (S165), and it is determined whether the BIG stock is “0” (S166). If it is “0”, the process ends. The number is determined (S167). The RT number after the end of the BIG is determined by the RT cancellation random number at the start of the game.

  In this way, in the slot machine, in the case of a small role winning, 13 medal payouts are intermittently paid out at a predetermined interval with a rhythm of “3, 3, 7”, and unexpected payout appearances are made. Done. When the number of RTs becomes “5” or less, since many payout appearances different from the normal payout are selected, the player can confirm that the expectation of releasing the BIG bonus is high by looking at such payout appearances. .

(Example 3)
A third embodiment in the case where the present invention is applied to a slot machine having a so-called credit function, which has a storage means for storing medals and performs a game using the stored medals will be described below. When a game is played using the credit function, when four or more medals are inserted, the maximum number of medals is 50. Then, using the medals stored in the storage means, the BET means betting within a predetermined number of bets, and the medals are put into a three-bet game (or one-bet game, 2 Sheet betting game) is possible.

  FIG. 20 shows a flowchart of the 3, 3, 7 time signature effect process in the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, the case where the player has won 10 medals (10 winning combinations) is taken as an example. It is determined whether or not the storage number has reached the upper limit of “50” (BET = 50) (S171), and when it reaches “50”, 3 sheets are paid out (S172), whereas “50” is not reached. In this case, the BET is incremented by “1” (S173). In this embodiment, the BET is incremented or paid out by “1” so that the payout is performed at a rhythm of “3, 3, 7”. This BET process is automatically performed. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the storage number has reached the upper limit “50” (BET = 50) (S174), and when it reaches “50”, two sheets are paid out (S175), whereas “50” is reached. If not, BET is incremented by “1” (S176). Next, it is determined whether or not the storage number has reached the upper limit “50” (BET = 50) (S177). If it reaches “50”, one sheet is paid out (S178). If not reached, the BET is incremented by “1” (S179).

  Next, the BET is decremented by “3” and 3 sheets are paid out (S180). In this embodiment, the BET is decremented and paid out simultaneously for each card, and as a result, 3 cards are paid out while reducing the BET by 3. Using BET, you can make an unprecedented payout appearance. Thereafter, the BET is incremented by “3” (S181).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the storage number has reached the upper limit “50” (BET = 50) (S182), and when it reaches “50”, 4 sheets are paid out (S183), while “50” is reached. If not, BET is incremented by “1” (S184). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the storage number has reached the upper limit “50” (BET = 50) (S 185). When “50” is reached, three sheets are paid out (S 186), whereas “50” is reached. If not, the BET is incremented by “1” (S187). Next, it is determined whether or not the storage number has reached the upper limit “50” (BET = 50) (S188), and when it reaches “50”, two sheets are paid out (S189), while “50” is reached. If not reached, BET is incremented by “1” (S190). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the storage number has reached the upper limit “50” (BET = 50) (S191), and when it reaches “50”, one sheet is paid out (S192), while it reaches “50”. If not, the BET is incremented by “1” (S193).

  FIG. 21 is a flow chart that simplifies the 3, 3, and 7 beat production process of FIG. The BET is incremented by “3” (S201), and it is determined whether or not the BET has reached MAX during the BET increment (S202). If the BET has not reached MAX, the BET is decremented by “3” and paid out three (S204). If the BET has reached MAX, the remaining is paid out (S203), and then the BET is decremented by “3”. Then, 3 sheets are paid out (S204). Next, the BET is incremented by “7” (S205), and it is determined whether or not the BET has reached MAX during the BET increment (S206). If the BET has not reached MAX, the process returns. If the BET has reached MAX, the rest is paid out (S207). In this way, the BET is incremented by “3”, and three BETs are paid out together with the “3” decrement. Thereafter, a payout appearance in which the BET is incremented by “7” is performed, and the player has acquired 10 medals by paying out 3 pieces and 7 BETs.

  In this way, in a slot machine with a credit function, medals with 10 payouts are paid out intermittently with 3-3-4 at regular intervals with a rhythm of "3, 3, 7" Is done. The player has won 10 medals. Then, using the BET means to bet using the medals stored in the storage means, a part of the payout number is incremented to a predetermined number, and the BET means stores the amount corresponding to the medals bet in the storage means. The medal is paid out. In this way, by combining the payout from the normal payout outlet and the payout of the stored medals (reducing and paying off the stored amount), an unexpected payout appearance can be made, and a part of the payout amount is given to the BET As a result, unnecessary payouts can be prevented and various payout appearances can be made. When the number of RTs is “5” or less, many paying appearances are selected, so that the player can confirm that the expectation of the release of the BIG bonus is high by looking at such paying appearances.

The following modifications may be added to the present embodiment.
(1) Although the stock machine is used in the second embodiment, it is applied to a slot machine with a full probability that does not have a stock function, and can be established as it is without digesting RT when winning a lottery. May be. In that case, it is only necessary to select many paying appearances when the BIG flag is “1”.
(2) Although the slot machine stock machine is taken as an example, it may be applied to a pachinko gaming machine capable of stocking jackpots as in the second embodiment.
(3) When applied to a slot machine, the payout mode is normally increased by incrementing the BET until the BET reaches the maximum value, and at the time of directing, the BET does not reach the maximum value. Also good.

(4) You may make it alert | report an expectation degree according to the length of the timer until paying out. For example, an 8-second timer has an expected degree of "20%", a 20-second timer has an expected degree of "80%", and if the payout is not made until the big hit, the expected degree of "100%" is reported. Also good. In this case, clogging can also be used for production (gase production).
(5) In the first embodiment, the payout appearance is performed by alternately paying out from the normal payout outlet and the first payout outlet 11, or from the normal payout outlet, the first payout outlet 11 and the second payout outlet 12, “1”. You may make it produce by paying out one by one.

(6) In the first embodiment, the payout from the second payout port 12 is always made payout when the payout is started. However, in the case of a non-winning effect (gase effect), the launch is detected (with operation) ). Regarding the determination of the presence of operation, it may be determined that the operation is present when the symbol is changing. In addition to the occurrence of a jackpot, the continuous payout termination condition is met when the number of symbol fluctuations since the start of payout reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), or when the number of reach reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 times), etc., and may be terminated when matters not related to the number of balls actually paid out are satisfied, or when the number of balls actually paid out reaches a predetermined number (for example, 1000 balls) You may make it complete | finish.
(7) You may make it pay according to various rhythms other than 3, 3, 7 time signature. In addition, the effect may be produced not only after the four balls are dispensed to the ball supply tray 4 but also from when the balls are dispensed to the ball supply tray 4.
(8) Although the BIG bonus of the slot machine is the target of the production, other gaming states that are advantageous to the player, such as the REG bonus, may be the target of the production.

(9) In the first embodiment, the effect random number table B is selected only when the jackpot determination is made in the “determination of whether or not the jackpot determination random number matches the hit random number” in S21 of FIG. However, the effect random number table B may be continuously selected until the next jackpot occurs. That is, it is determined whether or not a big win is made at the time of starting winning, and if it is a big win, the effect random number table B is continuously selected until the corresponding symbol variation is completed. That direction can enhance the production effect. Further, S21 may be “determining whether or not the corresponding jackpot random number during symbol variation is hit”. It may be determined whether or not it is a big hit at the start of symbol variation without determining whether or not it is a big hit at the start winning prize, and if it is a big hit, the effect random number table B may be continuously selected until the symbol variation ends. .

The front view of the pachinko gaming machine which is an example of this invention gaming machine. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a pachinko gaming machine. Explanatory drawing which shows a payout pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows an effect random number table. The flowchart which shows a basic process. The flowchart which shows a start winning process. The flowchart which shows production | presentation determination processing. The flowchart which shows a prize ball payout process. The flowchart which shows prize ball payout processing A. The flowchart which shows the prize ball payout process B. The flowchart which shows the prize ball payout process C. The flowchart which shows the prize ball payout process D. The flowchart which shows a design fluctuation process. The flowchart which shows a jackpot process. Explanatory drawing which shows the production random number table of 2nd Example. Explanatory drawing which shows RT cancellation | release random number table of 2nd Example. The flowchart which shows the basic processing of 2nd Example. The flowchart which shows the lottery process at the normal time of 2nd Example. The flowchart which shows the normal time winning process of 2nd Example. The flowchart which shows 3 * 3 * 7 time signature effect processing of 3rd Example. The flowchart which simplified FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
6 Symbol display section 8 Start winning opening (start opening)
11 First exit (special exit)
12 Second payout exit (specific payout exit)
22 CPU (hit generating means, payout mode setting means, payout mode determining means)
43 First payout device (payout means)
44 Second dispensing device (dispensing means)
45 Launcher

Claims (2)

A payout means for paying out a predetermined number of game media in response to a prize;
In a gaming machine comprising a jackpot generating means for generating a jackpot according to the establishment of a predetermined jackpot generating condition, and a game medium is launched on the game board surface,
A payout mode setting means for setting a plurality of payout modes of the payout means including a special payout mode of paying out game media from a special payout port provided on the game board surface;
A payout mode determining means for determining any one of the multiple types of payout modes based on an expectation that the jackpot will occur;
The gaming machine is characterized in that the payout means pays out game media in the payout mode determined by the payout mode determination means, and the player is notified of the expected degree of occurrence of the jackpot according to the payout mode. The starting port,
A launcher that launches balls on the surface of the game board;
A payout means for paying out balls in response to winning at the start opening;
In a gaming machine equipped with a jackpot generating means for generating a jackpot according to the establishment of a predetermined jackpot generation condition,
A payout mode setting means for setting a plurality of payout modes of the payout means;
A payout mode determining means for determining any one of the plurality of types of payout modes based on an expectation that the jackpot will occur;
A specific payout port provided on the surface of the game board and provided at a position for guiding the ball to the start port with a lower winning rate than the ball fired from the launching device;
The payout means pays out balls in the payout mode determined by the payout mode determining means, the player is informed of the degree of expectation that the jackpot will be generated according to the payout mode, and the plurality of types of payout modes are the specific payout modes. A gaming machine including a specific payout mode in which the payout of the ball is continued until a predetermined continuous payout end condition is satisfied, with the exit being a payout exit.

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