JP4627805B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention acquires a game content determination random number based on the inflow of a game ball to the start winning opening, and when the game content determination random number is a winning value, a pachinko machine of a type that shifts to a special game state advantageous to the player. More particularly, the present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine provided with operation information input means (for example, a sub input button) that can be operated by a player.

The current pachinko gaming machine stops after the identification information such as a number fluctuates for a predetermined time on the display based on the fact that the game ball flows into the winning opening called the starting winning opening, and the stop identification information is in a predetermined mode (for example, In the case of “777”), a type that shifts to a special game in which a large winning opening that is normally closed is opened under a predetermined condition is the mainstream. It is not an exaggeration to say that this type of pachinko gaming machine is in the display of fluctuation display on the display until the special game transition decision is made. Various ideas have been made (for example, elaborate moving image effects such as super reach and a notice display of characters corresponding to the expected degree of transition to special games). Furthermore, recently, in order to further enhance the interest of the game, the player is prompted to operate the operation information input means such as the sub input button installed in the gaming machine during the change display, and the operation is performed. In some cases, there is a model that displays a predetermined message. For example, while displaying the variation of the identification information in a certain area of the identification information display section, the message “Please operate the button” is displayed in another area, and if the player operates within a predetermined time, Notification messages such as “reach confirmation” and “winning confirmation” that are not displayed when the button is not operated, and notice characters such as animals may be displayed separately from the display of the variation of the identification information.
JP 2002-177459 A

  In this way, in the conventional pachinko gaming machine with operation means, when the operation information input means is operated, the variation display of the identification information directly connected to the special game transition is separated, in other words, the identification information As a result of displaying a message or character in an area other than the fluctuation area of the player, the player regards the display as a mere production (supplementary or secondary) that excites the fluctuation display of the identification information. There is a tendency. Therefore, there is a problem that some players do not operate at all during the game even if the operation information input means is provided.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a means for giving a player motivation to operate the operation information input means by enabling the operation information input means to affect the identification information itself. .

The present invention (A-1) includes a starting entrance into which a game ball can flow,
A first identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the first identification information;
A second identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the second identification information;
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Based on the inflow of game balls to the starting entrance, game content determination random number acquisition means for acquiring game content determination random numbers;
Based on the game content determination random number, first identification information display content determination means for determining the variation mode and stop identification information of the first identification information,
Based on the determination content of the first identification information display content determination means, second identification information display content determination means for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the second identification information,
First identification information display control means for controlling the first identification information display content determining means to display the variation mode and stop identification information of the first identification information on the first identification information display section,
Second identification information display control means for controlling the second identification information display content determining means to display the variation mode of the second identification information and the stop identification information on the second identification information display section;
When the stop identification information related to the first identification information is a predetermined mode, special game transition determining means for transitioning to a special game state in which the variable prize opening is in an open state;
In a pachinko gaming machine having special game execution means for executing a special game with the variable prize opening opened.
The pachinko machine is
It further has an operation information input means that can be operated by the player and includes a sensing means capable of detecting the presence or absence of the operation when operated by the player.
The second identification information display control means is
Count value control means for increasing or decreasing the parameter value of the appearance variable based on the operation of the operation information input means,
A pachinko gaming machine comprising appearance changing means capable of changing a shape, a pattern and / or a color of the second identification information being changed when the parameter value reaches a predetermined value.
In the present invention (A-2), the second identification information display control means
Operation content determination means for determining the operation content to be urged to the player;
An operation prompting means for urging the player to operate the operation information input means according to the operation content determined by the operation content determination means;
The count value control means increases the parameter value when the player performs an appropriate operation on the operation content determined by the operation content determination means, and sets the operation content determined by the operation content determination means. On the other hand, in the pachinko gaming machine of the invention (A-1), the parameter value is decreased when the player does not perform an appropriate operation.
In the present invention (A-3), the pachinko gaming machine
When the stop identification information of the first identification information is a specific mode even in the predetermined mode, a game control for shifting to a high-probability lottery game state having a higher transition probability to a special game than the normal game state after the special game ends Further comprising means,
The appearance changing means allows the parameter value to reach a predetermined value only when transition to the high probability lottery gaming state is determined by the game control means. The invention (A-1) Or it is a pachinko gaming machine of (A-2).
The present invention (1) includes a starting entrance (first type starting port 2100) through which game balls can flow,
A first identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 2310) capable of variably displaying and stopping the first identification information (special symbol);
A second identification information display unit (illustration display unit 2410) capable of variable display and stop display of the second identification information (decorative symbol),
A variable winning opening (first type large winning opening 2200) that can take an open state and a closed state;
A game content determination random number acquisition means (random number acquisition determination execution means 1112) for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start entrance (first type start port 2100);
First identification information display content determination means (special figure content determination means 1114) for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the first identification information (special symbol) based on the game content determination random number;
Second identification information display content determination means for determining the variation mode and stop identification information of the second identification information (decorative symbol) based on the determination contents of the first identification information display content determination means (special drawing content determination means 1114). Drawing display content determination means 2531a),
The first identification information display unit (special drawing display unit 2310) displays the variation mode and stop identification information of the first identification information (special symbol) determined by the first identification information display content determination unit (special drawing content determination unit 1114). ) First identification information display control means (special symbol display control means 1120) for controlling to display the
The second identification information display unit (illustration display unit) displays the variation mode and stop identification information of the second identification information (decorative symbol) determined by the second identification information display content determination unit (illustration display content determination unit 2531a). 2410) second identification information display control means (display control means 2530) for controlling display,
When the stop identification information related to the first identification information (special symbol) is in a predetermined mode, a special game transition determination for shifting to a special gaming state in which the variable winning opening (first type large winning opening 2200) is opened. Means (condition determining means 1131);
In a pachinko gaming machine having special game execution means (special game execution means 1132) for executing a special game with the variable prize opening (first type big prize opening 2200) open.
The pachinko machine is
It further has an operation information input means (operation button 2610) that can be operated by the player and includes a sensing means capable of detecting the presence or absence of the operation when operated by the player.
The second identification information display control means (display control means 2530)
Based on the stop identification information determined by the second identification information display content determination means, an operation content determination means (button operation content determination means 2532a) for determining an operation content to be urged to the player;
Operation prompting means (button operation navigation display control means 2532b) that prompts the player to operate the operation information input means (operation button 2610) according to the operation content under the situation where the variation mode related to the stop identification information is executed. When,
Appearance variability that can change the shape, pattern and / or color of the changing second identification information (decorative pattern) based on the operation of the operation information input means (operation button 2610) by the player under a predetermined condition A pachinko gaming machine characterized by having a means (appearance varying means 2532e).

  The present invention (2) is the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1), wherein the operation content is a continuous operation of the operation information input means (operation button 2610) in a form in accordance with music.

  According to the present invention (3), the operation content determination means (button operation content determination means 2532a) changes the difficulty level of the operation content according to the attribute of the stop identification information. It is a pachinko machine.

According to the present invention (4), the pachinko gaming machine has a normal game state and a specific game state in which the transition to the special game is easier than the normal game state,
The second identification information display content determination means (drawing display content determination means 2531a) is determined by the determination content of the first identification information display content determination means (special drawing content determination means 1114) to shift to the special game. And when the transition to the specific gaming state is determined after the special game ends, the stop identification information belonging to the first group is selected while the first identification information display content determination means If the determination content of (special drawing content determination means 1114) is determined to shift to the special game, and is determined to shift to the normal game state after the special game is finished, Select stop identification information belonging to two groups,
When the stop identification information belongs to the first group, the appearance changing means (appearance changing means 2532e) is based on the operation of the operation information input means (operation button 2610) by the player. The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the inventions (1) to (3), wherein the shape, pattern and / or color of the second identification information (decorative symbol) is changed.

  According to the present invention (1), the appearance such as the shape, pattern and / or color of the changing second identification information can be changed based on the operation of the operation information input means by the player. As a result of the motivation for operating the operation information input means to the player, the game's interest can be improved.

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the above effect, in addition to the player performing continuous operation in accordance with music, the operation result is evaluated, and the appearance can change based on the evaluation result. As compared to the case of simply operating the operation information input means, it is possible to make the player feel more actively participating in the game, resulting in a more interesting game There is an effect that it can be improved.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the above-described effect, since the difficulty level of the operation content is changed according to the attribute of the stop identification information, for example, the stop identification information gives a specific profit state When the mode (for example, hit) or the mode for giving a relatively high profit state (for example, per probability variation), the difficulty level of the operation content is lowered, while the stop identification information gives a specific profit state. Although it is a mode that does not perform (losing) or a mode that gives a relatively low profit state (for example, normal hit), by increasing the difficulty level of the operation content, despite the fact that the identification information is changing, There is an effect that the content of the stop identification information can be suggested to the player.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to the above effect, when the stop identification information is per specific (for example, per probability change), the stop identification information is provided to the player even though the identification information is changing. There is an effect that it is possible to suggest that is a specific hit.

  Here, the meaning of each term in this specification is explained. “Pitching” is a concept that encompasses anything that can cause a player to have any profit status regardless of whether or not a prize ball is paid out, and includes a so-called “through chucker” and a winning opening. “Winning” is a concept related to paying out a prize ball. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and includes, for example, numbers, letters, symbols, and the like (for example, special symbols and decorative symbols). The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. The “game content determination random number” is a random number for determining any game content in the pachinko gaming machine. For example, the “winning random number” related to the transition of the special game, the variation mode (or variation time) of the identification symbol “Fluctuation mode determination random number” for determining, “Special symbol determining random number” for determining a stop symbol of the special symbol, and the like. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, and the like, and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. “Changing the shape, pattern and / or color of the identification information” means, for example, that the shape or size of the identification information is changed, the pattern attached to the identification information is changed from no pattern to a striped pattern, or the identification information The case where the color changes from white to red can be mentioned. `` Attribute '' means a property classified from the viewpoint of granting the same profit status.For example, if a stop symbol is classified by attribute, in the case of a winning symbol, a lost symbol, a winning symbol, a symbol per probability variation, It is usually per symbol, per time reduction. “Specific gaming state” means, for example, a high-probability lottery state (probability varying gaming state) in which the probability of transition to a special game is higher than that in the normal gaming state, or a higher winning frequency in the start winning opening than in the normal gaming state. This refers to the winning frequency state (time-saving gaming state).

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. It should be noted that this is the best mode, pachinko machines to which the present invention can be applied, the location and function of each means, etc., the order of each step regarding various processing, the timing of flag on / off, the processing of each step The name of the means that bears is not limited to the following modes. For example, the best mode is a conventional type 1 gaming machine, but is not limited to this type, and a type 3 or multi-function machine can also be an object of the present invention.

  First, an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, 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. The front frame is formed with a storage frame for storing a game board having a game area 1, and the game board is held in the storage frame. The game board 1 is formed with a game area 1 partitioned by an inner rail and a hustler. In the game area 1, a first type special symbol display device 2300 for displaying special symbols and the like, a display of decorative symbols, etc. The first type effect display device 2400 for performing the game, the first type start port 2100 to which a sensor capable of detecting the inflow of the hit ball is attached, and driven by a solenoid (not shown) under a predetermined condition during a special game to take an open state. There are provided a first type large winning opening 2200 to be obtained and an out opening 20 for discharging a hit ball that has not won any winning opening to the outside of the game area. Furthermore, at the lower right of the front frame, a game ball launching apparatus 10 having a handle that can change the firing strength when firing a game ball into the game area continuously or stepwise is installed.

  Here, an operation button 2610 that can be pressed by the player is installed on the front surface of the upper plate. The operation button 2610 includes a sensor that generates an operation signal when a pressing operation is performed by the player. As will be described later, the operation button 2610 is operated by the player when changing the appearance of the decorative symbol that is variably displayed on the drawing display unit 2410 of the first type effect display device 2400. . In addition, a speaker 2620 capable of generating music and various sound effects that flow during the appearance change process is installed below the upper plate.

  Next, FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, and includes a main control device (main board) 1000, first type effect display control means (sub board) 2500, prize ball payout mechanism 19 (prize ball tank 19a, prize). A ball rail 19b), a prize ball payout device 3000, and the like are provided on the rear surface of the front frame (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, various functions of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main controller (main board) 1000 is connected to various peripheral devices, that is, the first type gaming peripheral device 2000 so as to be able to transmit information. In addition, although not shown, it is also electrically connected to various game effect lamps (for example, side lamps). Therefore, the main controller (main board) 1000 will be described. The main controller (main board) 1000 includes a first type game control means 1100 that controls the first type of game and a variety of game information { For example, stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information (for example, per probability variation, per time reduction with a limited number of times, normal hit, loss), information on variation mode (for example, variation time), special game start signal / state information -An information transmission means 1200 for transmitting an end signal, hold information, etc., and a prize ball for controlling the prize ball payout device 3000 so as to pay out a predetermined prize ball based on the winning of a game ball to various prize openings A payout determining means 1300. The details of each means will be described below with reference to the block diagrams of FIGS.

  First, the first type game control means 1100 will be described in detail with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The first type game control means 1100 includes a special game transition determining means 1110 for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player, and a special figure display unit 2310 of the first type special symbol display device 2300. And a special symbol display control means 1120 for controlling to stop and display after changing the special symbol for a predetermined time, and determining whether or not the stopped special symbol is in a predetermined mode, In the case of the predetermined mode, the special game control means 1130 for executing the special game of opening the first type grand prize winning opening 2200 under a predetermined condition, and the current game state {for example, the special game state, State related to the lottery probability related to the special game transition lottery (high probability lottery state, low probability lottery state), state related to the opening and closing of the normal electric equipment (easy open state, non-easy open state)}, special symbols Stop symbol and fluctuation mode information, on-off status of the various flags, and a game state temporary storage means 1140 for temporarily storing the special game state in the game (eg, the number of rounds and the winning number information), and the like.

  Here, the special game transition determining means 1110 includes a first type starting port entrance determining unit 1111 for determining whether or not a game ball has entered the first type starting port 2100, and a first type starting port 2100. Determine whether or not to acquire a game content determination random number based on the incoming game ball, and acquire a game content determination random number (for example, a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, etc.) according to the determination result Random number acquisition determination execution means 1112 to perform and special figure hold information temporary storage determination execution for storing the random number in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1113a when the symbol variation based on the acquired game content determination random number is not permitted Means 1113 and special figure content determining means 1114 for determining a special symbol stop symbol and a variation mode (variation time, etc.) based on a game content determination random number. Here, the special figure hold information temporary storage judgment execution means 1113 has a special figure hold information temporary storage means 1113a that can store a maximum of four random numbers in combination with the hold order. Yes. Furthermore, the special figure content determination means 1114 has a special figure content determination lottery table 1114a that is referred to when determining the stop symbol and the variation mode.

  Next, the special symbol display control means 1120 further includes special figure change time management means 1121 for managing the change time according to the change mode determined by the special figure content determination means 1114. Here, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1121 further includes a special figure fluctuation management timer 1121a (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero.

  Next, the special game control means 1130 is for determining whether or not the condition for shifting to the special game is satisfied, and for executing the special game when the condition is satisfied. Special game execution means 1132.

  Next, the first type gaming peripheral device 2000 will be described in detail with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the first type gaming peripheral device 2000 is in the closed state during the normal game and the first type starting port 2100 that triggers the transition to the special game, and is opened under the predetermined condition during the special game. 1st type big prize opening 2200, first type special symbol display device 2300 capable of special symbol stop display and change display, decorative symbol stop display and change display, hold display and game progress status during special game A first-type effect display device 2400 that mainly performs effects-related display, and a first-type effect display control means (sub-board) 2500 that controls all display control related to effects and the like. .

  The first type special symbol display device 2300 is connected to the main control device (main board) 1000 so as to be able to transmit information, and the first type effect display device 2400 is a first type effect display control means (sub board). 2500 is connected to be able to transmit information. That is, the first type special symbol display device 2300 is controlled by the main control device (main board) 1000, and the first type effect display device 2400 is controlled by the first type effect display control means (sub board) 2500. Means. Further, the operation button 2610 and the speaker 2620 are connected to the first type effect display control means (sub board) 2500 so as to be able to transmit information. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, the first type starting port 2100 is provided with an incoming ball detection device 2110 that emits an incoming signal when a game ball enters.

  Next, the first type big winning opening 2200 includes a ball detection device 2210 that emits a ball signal when a game ball enters, and a normal state where the game ball cannot be won or difficult to win, and the game ball is likely to win. An electric combination 2220 driven by a solenoid for changing the first type grand prize winning opening 2200 in the open state is provided.

  Next, the first-type special symbol display device 2300 includes a special symbol display unit 2310 that can display the special symbol in a variable manner and a stop display, and a special symbol reservation display unit 2320 that displays the number of reserved symbols related to the special symbol. .

  Next, the first-type effect display device 2400 includes an illustration display unit 2410 that can display the decorative symbols in a variable manner and stop display, and an illustration hold display unit 2420 that displays the number of reservations related to the decorative symbols.

  Next, the first type effect display control means (sub-board) 2500 will be described in detail with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the first-type effect display control means (sub board) 2500 receives display information receiving means 2510 for receiving various information from the main control device (main board) 1000 side, and operation signals from the operation buttons 2610. Operation information receiving means 2520 for display and display control means 2530 for performing effect display control on the first-type effect display device 2400 mainly based on the information from the main control device (main board) 1000 side. ing.

  Here, the display information receiving means 2510 has main-side information temporary storage means 2511 for temporarily storing symbol information from the main control device (main board) 1000. The symbol information temporarily stored in the main-side information temporary storage unit 2511 is appropriately referred to as necessary by various units described later in each process described below.

  Next, the operation information receiving unit 2520 further includes an operation information temporary storage unit 2521 for temporarily storing an operation signal from the operation button 2610.

  Next, the display control unit 2530 is a decorative symbol display control unit 2531 that controls the decorative symbol change display and stop display on the drawing display unit 2410 of the first-type effect display device 2400. In this case, on the basis of the operation of the operation button 2610, the appearance changing control means 2532 for controlling the appearance (color in the present best mode) of the decorative pattern being changed, and the display of the first type effect display device 2400 The figure hold display unit 2420 has a drawing hold information display control unit 2533 that controls all of the hold information display processing.

Here, the decorative symbol display control unit 2531 determines the stop symbol and the variation mode of the decorative symbol based on the symbol information from the main control device (main board) 1000 temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2511. A design display content determination unit 2531a for the display, a decorative symbol related information temporary storage unit 2531b for temporarily storing information on the determined stop symbol and the variation mode, and a device for storing the variation pattern data of the decoration symbol And a figure variation mode storage unit 2531c. Here, the drawing display content determination means 2531a further includes a drawing variation content determination lottery table 2531a ₁ for reference when determining the variation mode of the decorative symbol.

  Next, the appearance variable control means 2532 includes a button operation content determination means 2532a for determining an operation content (operation timing of the operation button 2610) to be urged to the player based on the stop symbol and the variation mode, Button operation navigation display control means 2532b for performing navigation display of button operation timing in a predetermined area of the drawing display unit 2410 of the seed effect display device 2400, and a sound corresponding to the operation content is synchronized with the operation timing and output. Sound output control means 2532c for controlling the appearance, count value control means 2532d for increasing / decreasing the appearance variable parameter value under a predetermined condition, and changing the appearance of the decorative pattern that is changing according to the appearance variable parameter value (color Appearance changing means 2532e for changing the appearance) and appearance changing control processing related information For example, appearance variable control processing related information storage means 2532f in which image data such as button operation navigation display images and sound (sound data such as sound) is stored, and appearance variable control used in the appearance variable control process. And a processing timer 2532g.

Here, the button operation content determination unit 2532a further includes a button operation content determination table 2532a ₁ that is referred to when the button operation content determination unit 2532a determines the button operation content. FIG. 7 shows an example of the button operation content determination table 2532a ₁ . In this example, there are five types of button operation contents. The difficulty level and the corresponding sound information are stored for each button operation content. Here, in the best mode, when the player appropriately performs the button operation (when the definite discoloration condition is satisfied), when the stop symbol is a symbol per probability variation, the changing decorative symbol is final. In the case of a design other than that, the decorative pattern being changed is finally configured to return to the original color. Therefore, when the stop symbol is a symbol per probability variation, the button operation content (for example, button operation content 1 or 2) having a low difficulty level is easily selected, whereas when the stop symbol is any other symbol, the difficulty level is low. The button operation content (for example, button operation content 4 or 5) having a high is easily selected. As a result, when the symbol per probability variation is won internally, the player's button operation becomes easy, so it is easy to clear the condition, while other symbols are selected internally. In this case, it is difficult for the player to operate the buttons, so it is difficult to clear the conditions. As will be described later, even when other symbols are selected internally, even if the player appropriately performs the button operation, the final discoloration condition is not satisfied (forced failure) To be configured).

Returning to FIG. 6 again, the count value control means 2532d further includes a count value temporary storage means 2532d ₁ for storing a parameter value whose appearance is variable.

  The drawing hold information display control unit 2533 further includes a drawing hold information temporary storage unit 2533a for temporarily storing the current number of held balls.

  Next, the flow of processing according to the best mode will be described. First, FIG. 8 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main control device (main board) 1000. As shown in FIG. 8, the main controller (main board) 1000 loops each of the first type special game transition determination process 1000, the first type special game execution process 2100, and the prize ball payout process 5000. Yes. 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). The prize ball payout process 5000 is a prize opening with a prize ball payout (first type start port 2100, first type large prize port 2200). Etc.), the prize ball payout determining means 1300 determines a predetermined number of prize balls corresponding to the number of payouts set in the prize opening, and then the prize ball payout device 3000 pays out according to the decision. Is a process of executing.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart according to the subroutine of step 1000 in FIG. As shown in FIG. 9, the first type special game transition determination processing 1000 includes a first type special game content determination random number acquisition processing 1300 related to a game content determination random number acquisition for special game transition determination, and a first type special symbol. Special symbol display processing 1400 for performing control for variable display / stop display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 2310 of the display device 2300, and the first type special game for determining whether or not the special game operation condition is satisfied. And an operation condition determination process 1500.

  Next, FIG. 10 is a flowchart relating to a subroutine of step 1300 in FIG. First, in step 1302, the first type starting port entrance determining means 1111 determines whether or not a game ball entering signal has been received from the entrance detecting device 2110 of the first type starting port 2100. In the case of Yes in step 1302, in step 1304, the random number acquisition determination execution unit 1112 refers to the special figure hold information temporary storage unit 1113a and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). In the case of Yes in Step 1304, in Step 1306, the random number acquisition determination execution means 1112 acquires the game content determination random number, and the special figure hold information temporary storage determination execution means 1113 holds the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1113a. Based on the number, the game content determination random number and the winning order are stored in the special figure hold information temporary storage means 1113a so that the hold is released after the hold is released. In step 1308, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits the latest hold information to the first-type effect display control unit (sub board) 2500 side, and proceeds to the next process (special symbol display process 1400). In addition, also when it is No in step 1302 and step 1304, it transfers to the following process (special symbol display process 1400).

  Next, FIG. 11 is a flowchart according to the subroutine of step 1400 in FIG. First, in step 1402, the special game transition determining unit 1110 determines whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. In the case of Yes in step 1402, in step 1414, the special figure content determination unit 1114 reads the game content determination random number related to the current symbol variation, which is temporarily stored in the special figure holding information temporary storage unit 1113a. In step 1416, the special figure content determination means 1114 determines a stop symbol related to the special symbol based on the game content determination random number (for example, the winning random number and the special symbol determination random number), and the game content determination random number (for example, the winning symbol) Based on the random number and the variation mode determination random number), the variation mode of the special symbol is determined, and these are temporarily stored in the gaming state temporary storage unit 1140. Then, in step 1418, the information transmission means 1200 performs first type effect display control on the symbol information (stop symbol information, stop symbol attribute information, variation mode information, etc.) and the current game state related to the special symbol determined in step 1416. It transmits to the means (sub-board) 2500 side. Next, in step 1420, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1121 sets a predetermined time (fluctuation time related to the fluctuation mode determined in step 1416) in the special figure fluctuation management timer 1121a. In step 1422, the special symbol display control means 1120 displays the special symbol variation display according to the variation mode stored in the game state temporary storage unit 1140 on the special symbol display unit 2310 of the first type special symbol display device 2300. To start. Next, in step 1434, the special figure fluctuation time management means 1121 determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. Here, in the case of No in step 1434, the special symbol display control unit 1120 turns on the changing flag in the gaming state temporary storage unit 1140, and performs the next process (the first type special game operating condition determination in step 1500). Process). On the other hand, in the case of Yes in step 1434, in step 1436, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the first type effect display control unit (sub board) 2500 side. Next, in step 1438, the special symbol display control means 1120 stops the special symbol variable display on the special symbol display unit 2310 of the first type special symbol display device 2300, and is stored in the gaming state temporary storage means 1140. The displayed stop symbol is controlled as a fixed stop symbol. Next, in step 1440, the special symbol display control means 1120 turns off the changing flag in the gaming state temporary storage means 1140. In step 1442, the special figure fluctuation time management unit 1121 resets the special figure fluctuation management timer 1121 a and proceeds to the next process (first type special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  In the case of No in step 1402, in step 1444, the special symbol display control unit 1120 refers to the game state temporary storage unit 1140 and determines whether or not the changing flag is on. If yes in step 1444, the process proceeds to step 1134, and if no, the process proceeds to the next process (first type special game operation condition determination process in step 1500).

  Next, FIG. 12 is a flowchart according to a subroutine of step 1500 in FIG. First, in step 1502, the condition determination unit 1131 refers to the gaming state temporary storage unit 1140 and determines whether or not the lottery result is a win. In the case of Yes in step 1502, in step 1504, the condition determining means 1131 determines whether or not the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 2310 of the first type special symbol display device 2300 has stopped in a predetermined manner. . In the case of Yes in step 1504, in step 1506, the special game control means 1130 turns on the first type special game transfer permission flag and shifts to the next process (first type special game execution process in step 2100). It should be noted that, also in the case of No in step 1502 and step 1504, the process proceeds to the next process (first type special game execution process in step 2100).

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart relating to the subroutine of step 2100 in FIG. First, in step 2102, the special game executing means 1132 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1140 and determines whether or not the first type special game transition permission flag is on. If YES in step 2102, in step 2104, the information transmission unit 1200 transmits a first type special game start signal to the first type effect display control unit (sub board) 2500 side. Next, in step 2106 and step 2108, the special game execution means 1132 turns off the first type special game transition permission flag in the game state temporary storage means 1140 and turns on the first type special game execution flag. 212. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2102, in step 2110, the special game execution means 1132 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1140 and determines whether or not the first type special game execution flag is on. If YES in step 2110, the process proceeds to step 2112. In the case of No in step 2110, the special game executing means 1132 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (award ball payout process in step 5000).

  Next, in step 2112, the special game executing means 1132 refers to the gaming state temporary storage means 1140 to determine whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. judge. In the case of Yes in Step 2112, that is, when the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to Step 2124 without performing the processes of Steps 2114 to 2122 described in detail below. On the other hand, if No in step 2112, that is, if it is just before the start of the round, first, in step 2114, the special game executing means 1132 clears the timer to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, 30 seconds). Next, in step 2116, the special game executing means 1132 clears the winning ball counter in the game state temporary storage means 1140 to zero. In step 2118, the special game executing means 1132 adds 1 to the round number counter in the game state temporary storage means 1140. Note that the number of rounds stored in the game state temporary storage means 1140 is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time a round is repeated thereafter. Next, in step 2120, the special game execution means 1132 turns on the round continuation flag in the game state temporary storage means 1140. In step 2122, the special game executing means 1132 drives the electric accessory 2220 of the first type big prize opening 2200 to open the first type big prize opening 2200, and proceeds to step 2124.

  Next, in step 2124, the special game execution means 1132 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1140 and determines whether or not there are predetermined balls (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If Yes in step 2124, the process proceeds to step 2128. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 2124, in step 2126, the special game executing means 1132 refers to the release timer and determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed. Also in the case of Yes in step 2126, the process proceeds to step 2128, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 5000).

  Next, in step 2128, the special game executing means 1132 stops driving the electric accessory 2220 of the first type grand prize opening 2200 and closes the first type big prize opening 2200. In step 2130, the special game executing means 1132 resets the release timer. Next, in step 2132, the special game executing means 1132 turns off the round continuation flag in the gaming state temporary storage means 1140. Next, in step 2134, the special game execution means 1132 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1140 and determines whether or not the round is the final round. In the case of Yes in step 2134, in step 2136, the special game execution means 1132 turns off the first type special game execution flag in the game state temporary storage means 1140. In step 2138, the information transmission unit 1200 refers to the gaming state temporary storage unit 1140 and transmits a special game end signal to the first-type effect display control unit (sub-board) 2500 side. Next, in Step 2140, the first type game control means 1100 refers to the game state temporary storage means 1140 and determines whether or not the stop symbol is a probability variation symbol. In the case of Yes in step 2140, in step 2142, the first type game control means 1100 sets the probability variation state lottery table as the special figure content determination lottery table 1114a, and on the other hand, in the case of No in step 2140. In Step 2144, the first type game control means 1100 sets the normal gaming state lottery table as the special figure content determination lottery table 1114a, and then proceeds to the next processing (prize ball payout processing 5000). In the case of No in step 2134, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 5000).

Next, the decorative symbol display process (+ appearance variable control process) 6100 on the first type effect display device 2400 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 6102, the decorative symbol display control unit 2531 refers to the main-side information temporary storage unit 2511 and determines whether or not symbol information has been received from the main controller (main board) 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6102, in step 6104, the drawing display content determination unit 2531 a is based on the symbol information from the main controller (main board) 1000 side temporarily stored in the main side information temporary storage unit 2511. With reference to the figure variation content determination lottery table 2531a ₁ , the variation mode and stop symbol of the decorative symbol are determined, and the determined content is stored in the decorative symbol related information temporary storage unit 2531b. Next, in step 6106, the decorative symbol display control means 2531 follows the determination content in step 6104 stored in the decorative symbol related information temporary storage means 2531b, and the drawing display unit 2410 of the first type effect display device 2400. The display of the decorative symbols is started. In step 6500, an external appearance variable control process described later is executed. Thereafter, in step 6116, the decorative symbol display control means 2531 refers to the main-side information temporary storage means 2511 and determines whether or not a fixed display command has been received from the main control device (main board) 1000 side. In the case of Yes in step 6116, in step 6118, the decorative symbol display control means 2531 confirms and displays the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in accordance with the determination content in step 6104 stored in the decorative symbol related information temporary storage means 2531b. The process proceeds to the next process. Note that if the result is No in step 6102, the process proceeds to the next process. If NO in step 6116, the process waits until a confirmation display command is received.

Next, FIG. 15 is a flowchart relating to a subroutine of step 6500 in FIG. First, in step 6502, the appearance change control unit 2532 refers to the decorative symbol related information temporary storage unit 2531b and determines whether or not the variation mode is a reach mode. If Yes at step 6502, in step 6504, the count value control unit 2532d sets 0 as the initial value to the count value temporary storage section 2532d counter value in ₁ (C). Next, in step 6506, the button operation content determination means 2532a refers to the decorative symbol related information temporary storage means 2531b, acquires the determined stop symbol and variation mode information, and then determines the button operation content determination table 2532a _1. The button operation content is determined based on the information. In step 6508, the appearance changing control means 2532 starts the appearance changing control processing timer 2532g. Next, in step 6510, the decorative symbol display control means 2531 reduces and displays the decorative symbol variation being executed on the drawing display unit 2410 of the first type effect display device 2400. In step 6512, the button operation navigation display control means 2532b displays the button operation navigation in the area on the figure display unit 2410 formed as a result of the reduced display of the decorative symbol variation, and the sound output control means. 2532c calls the sound data corresponding to the determined button operation content from the appearance changing control processing related information storage means 2532f, and starts the sound. The button operation navigation display and the sound output are executed in synchronization. Next, in step 6514, the count value control means 2532d monitors the start time and end time of the valid time while referring to the appearance variable control processing timer 2532g, and also refers to the operation information temporary storage means 2521. Then, it is determined whether or not the button operation is performed within the valid time. If Yes at step 6514, in step 6516, the count value control unit 2532D determines whether or not reach success value be added to 2 to the count value stored in the count value temporary storage section 2532d _1. If Yes at step 6516, in step 6518, the count value control unit 2532D adds 2 to the count value stored in the count value temporary storage section 2532d _1. Then, in step 6520, the button operation navigation display control means 2532b informs that the player has performed an appropriate button operation on the drawing display unit 2410, and proceeds to step 6522.

On the other hand, if No in step 6514, that is, if an appropriate button operation is not performed within the effective time, the count value control means 2532d is stored in the count value temporary storage means 2532d ₁ in step 6536. 1 is subtracted from the count value. Then, in step 6538, the button operation navigation display control means 2532b notifies “MISS!” On the drawing display unit 2410 that the player has not performed an appropriate button operation, and proceeds to step 6522.

  Further, in the case of No in step 6516, that is, when an appropriate button operation is performed within the effective time but the success value is reached when 2 is added to the count value, in step 6534, the count value control means 2532d. Determines whether or not the stop symbol is a symbol per probability variation with reference to the decorative symbol related information temporary storage unit 2531b. If Yes in step 6534, the process proceeds to step 6518. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6534, the process proceeds to step 6536. In this case, although it is an appropriate button operation, it is forcibly treated as a failure.

Then, in step 6522 and step 6524, the appearance Allowed changing means 2532e, corresponding to the count value stored in the count value temporary storage unit 2532D _1, the decorative pattern being variably displayed on P & ID display unit 2410 The color is changed (in the direction of red in the case of success, in the direction of white in the case of failure) and the indicator display is changed. Next, in step 6526, the appearance changing control means 2532 refers to the appearance changing control processing timer 2532g to determine whether or not the end time of the appearance changing process has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 6526, in step 6528, the appearance changing means 2532e returns the decorative design that is about to change to red to the white color (original color) corresponding to the count value. In step 6530, the button operation navigation display control means 2532b displays that the decoration design has failed to change color to red. Next, in step 6532, the decorative symbol display control means 2531 returns the reduced decorative symbol variation to the original size, and proceeds to the next processing (step 6116).

On the other hand, in the case of No in step 6526, in step 6540, the appearance Allowed changing means 2532e determines whether the counter value stored in the count value temporary storage unit 2532D ₁ has reached a successful value. In the case of Yes in Step 6540, in Step 6542, the appearance changing means 2532e makes the changing decorative symbol completely red. Then, in step 6544, the button operation navigation display control means 2532b displays that the decoration design has been successfully changed to red, and proceeds to step 6532. If No in step 6540, the process proceeds to step 6514.

  Next, the effect | action which concerns on this best form is demonstrated, referring FIGS. 16-20. First, FIG. 16 to FIG. 20 are examples of screens that are displayed in the appearance changing process that is executed when the decorative pattern being changed is in the reach mode. In this example, it is assumed that the player wins per probability fluctuation internally. Thus, when the process is described in time series, a screen as shown in FIG. 16 is displayed immediately after the process is started. Here, in the left frame of the screen, an index for navigating at which timing the operation button should be pressed is displayed along with the sound. Next, the sound moves and the indicator moves from top to bottom while synchronizing with the sound. At this time, if the player operates the operation button with good timing when the indicator passes the horizontal axis, “GREAT!” Is displayed as shown in FIG. The discolored part of the indicator is moved closer to success. On the other hand, when the player does not operate the operation button in a timely manner when the index passes the horizontal axis, “MISS!” Is displayed as shown in FIG. The discolored part of the indicator is moved away from success. Then, in accordance with the color change region of the indicator, the color of the decorative design displayed in a reduced size in the lower left corner of the screen changes gradually from white to red. For example, when the color change area of the indicator is small as shown in FIG. 18, the decorative pattern being changed is almost white. However, when the color change area of the indicator is increased as shown in FIG. 17, the decorative pattern being changed is slightly red. It becomes. If the discoloration part of the indicator exceeds the success line within a predetermined time, the message “Great success! You are a master!” Is displayed as shown in FIG. The color of the decorative design is definitely changed to completely red. As a result, it is determined that when the decorative symbol being changed stops, it stops at the symbol per probability change. Then, as shown in FIG. 1, the decorative symbol that has been displayed in a reduced size returns to its original size on the first type effect display device 2400 and continues the variable display (however, the color of the decorative symbol changes to red). . On the other hand, if the discoloration part of the indicator does not exceed the success line within the predetermined time, as shown in FIG. 20, the message “failure! The color of the decorative pattern is returned to the original color (white). Then, as shown in FIG. 1, the decorative symbol that has been displayed in a reduced size returns to its original size on the first type effect display device 2400 and continues the variable display (however, the color of the decorative symbol is the original color). .

  According to this best mode, since the appearance such as the shape, pattern and / or color of the changing second identification information can be changed based on the operation of the operation information input means by the player, As a result of the motivation to operate the operation information input means to the player, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

  Furthermore, in addition to the player performing continuous operation in accordance with the music, the operation result is evaluated, and the appearance can be changed based on the evaluation result. Compared with the case where the player is operated, it is possible to make the player have an awareness that he / she is actively participating in the game. As a result, there is an effect that the interest of the game can be further improved.

  Furthermore, since the difficulty level of the operation content is changed according to the attribute of the stop identification information, for example, the aspect in which the stop identification information gives a specific profit state (for example, hit) or a relatively high profit When the state is given (for example, per probability change), the difficulty of the operation content is lowered, while the stop identification information is not given a specific profit state (losing), or the profit state is relatively low. If the identification information is changing, the content of the stop identification information is suggested to the player even though the identification information is changing by increasing the difficulty level of the operation content. There is an effect that can be done.

  Further, when the stop identification information is per specific (for example, per probability change), it can be suggested to the player that the stop identification information is per specific even though the identification information is changing. There is an effect.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (entire). FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (main side). FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (peripheral device side). FIG. 6 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention (sub-side). FIG. 7 is a diagram conceptually showing the contents of the button operation content determination table in the first type effect display control device of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 8 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of the first type special game transition determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of first-type special game content determination random number acquisition processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of special symbol display processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the first type special game operating condition determination process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the first type special game execution process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display process (+ appearance variable control process) on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the appearance changing control process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display unit (an example of a screen displayed during the appearance changing process). FIG. 17 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display unit (an example of a screen displayed during the appearance changing process). FIG. 18 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display unit (an example of a screen displayed during the appearance changing process). FIG. 19 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display unit (an example of a screen displayed during the appearance changing process). FIG. 20 is an example of a screen displayed on the drawing display unit (an example of a screen displayed during the appearance changing process).

1112 Random number acquisition determination execution means 1114 Special figure content determination means 1120 Special symbol display control means 1131 Condition determination means 1132 Special game execution means 2100 First kind start opening 2200 First kind big prize opening 2310 Special figure display part 2410 Indication display part 2520 Operation information receiving means 2530 Display control means 2531a Drawing display content determination means 2532a Button operation content determination means 2532b Button operation navigation display control means 2532e Appearance varying means 2610 Operation buttons

Claims (1)

A starting entrance where game balls can flow in,
A first identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the first identification information;
A second identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the second identification information;
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Based on the inflow of game balls to the starting entrance, game content determination random number acquisition means for acquiring game content determination random numbers;
First identification information display content determination means for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the first identification information based on the game content determination random number;
Based on the determination content of the first identification information display content determination means, second identification information display content determination means for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of the second identification information;
First identification information display control means for controlling the first identification information display content determining means to display the variation mode of the first identification information and the stop identification information on the first identification information display section;
Second identification information display control means for controlling to display the variation mode of the second identification information determined by the second identification information display content determination means and the stop identification information on the second identification information display section;
When the stop identification information related to the first identification information is in a predetermined mode, special game transition determining means for transitioning to a special game state in which the variable prize opening is in the open state;
Special game execution means for executing a special game in which the variable prize opening is in the open state;
When the stop identification information of the first identification information is a specific aspect in the predetermined mode, after the special game is finished, a transition to a high probability lottery state having a higher transition probability to the special game than the normal game state is made. In a pachinko gaming machine having game control means,
The pachinko machine is
It further has an operation information input means that can be operated by the player and includes a sensing means capable of detecting the presence or absence of the operation when operated by the player.
The second identification information display content determination means displays a predetermined aspect as the stop identification information of the second identification information when the stop identification information related to the first identification information is in the predetermined aspect. Decide what
The second identification information display control means is
In a situation where the predetermined mode composed of a plurality of pieces of identification information is scheduled to be displayed as the stop identification information of the second identification information, one of the plurality of pieces of identification information is changing The operation information input means is in a reach state where all the rest are stopped and the already stopped identification information is in a reach state in which a combination of the predetermined modes may be established. When it is determined that transition to the high probability lottery state has been determined by the game control means when the operation is performed, the shape, pattern and / or color of the identification information in the stopped state is selected as the high probability lottery. While it is possible to change to a mode in which the transition to the gaming state is confirmed, when it is determined that the transition to the high probability lottery state has not been determined by the gaming control means, the identification information in the stopped state Shape, has a look-friendly changing means for transfer of a pattern and / or color to the high probability lottery gaming state prohibits changing the manner of determining,
The pachinko machine is
When the player operates the operation information input means for the purpose of changing to the mode in which the transition to the high probability lottery game state is fixed, the player is prompted from among a plurality of patterns of operation content candidates. It further has an operation content determination means for determining the operation content,
The appearance changing means shifts the shape, pattern and / or color of the identification information in the stopped state to the high probability lottery game state when an operation according to the operation content determined by the operation content determining means is performed. In addition to being able to change
The pachinko machine is
Operation information temporary storage means for temporarily storing operation signals from the operation information input means
In addition,
The appearance changing means refers to the operation information temporary storage means, determines whether or not the operation information input means has been operated within an effective time set within a predetermined time after the reach state, and the determination A pachinko gaming machine characterized in that, based on the result, a notification is made as to whether or not the player has operated the operation information input means within the effective time .

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