JP5482806B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine of the pachinko machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a type of gaming machine, a pachinko machine equipped with a variable display device for variable display of a plurality of types of symbols and the like in a predetermined arrangement is known.

In this pachinko machine, according to the display pattern (stop pattern) when the variable display is stopped on the display device, the “special game state (big hit state)”, which reaches the player's advantageous state after reaching the reach state, After the elapse of time, an “outgoing reach state” that does not enter the special gaming state or an “outgoing state” that does not pass through the reach state and does not become the special gaming state is generated .

In the pachinko machine as described above, in the display device, the game situation that changes according to the player's operation satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball wins a start opening). The change display of is started. Also, a stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected from the jackpot symbol, the miss reach symbol, and the miss symbol. Then, the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. In this case, if the stop symbol is a predetermined symbol (a jackpot symbol: for example, “7”, “7”, “7”), the aforementioned jackpot state is generated .

By the way, when the symbol stops at the jackpot symbol or the missed reach symbol, the reach state is always passed .

In recent years, a variety of reach patterns have been adopted in the reach state as described above .

However, for the experience, which may be many times the game, there is a case that would lack interest.

The present invention was made in view of the above SL illustrated problems such as its purpose, the gaming machine having a display device, is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest.

In order to achieve the above object , in the present invention,
A display device capable of displaying a design;
Condition establishment detection means for detecting that a predetermined condition is established in a gaming situation that changes in accordance with the player's operation;
Fluctuation display control means for finally stopping the symbol in at least the display device when it is detected by the condition establishment detection means that a predetermined condition is established;
A gaming machine comprising special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the symbol is finally stopped at a specific symbol after passing through a predetermined jackpot state Because
A plurality of jackpot action display patterns, and a normal action display pattern including a normal action display pattern and a special action display pattern in which a predetermined effect different from the normal action display pattern is executed in the display device. A plurality of tables that are set so that the probability of being selected differs between each other;
Each time the special gaming state ends, the one table is specified, and the probability that a normal operation display pattern among all the jackpot operation display patterns is selected as the one table is the plurality of tables. A table identification means configured to easily identify the highest set table,
A jackpot action display pattern selecting means for selecting a jackpot action display pattern to be executed from among a plurality of jackpot action display patterns stored in the table specified by the table specifying means when passing through the jackpot status; With
The operation process based on the selected jackpot operation display pattern is configured to be performed in the display device,
further,
Apart from the design, the display device is configured to display any one of a plurality of characters,
A table identified every time the special gaming state ends is notified by the displayed character,
The displayed character is replaced with another character each time a predetermined condition is satisfied.

According to the present invention, in the gaming machine provided with the display device, there is an excellent effect that the interest can be improved.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. (A), (b) is a schematic diagram which shows the example of the display state of a display part. It is a figure explaining the kind of main symbol which can be displayed on a display part. (A) is a figure which shows the fluctuation state of the symbol sequence in a display part, (b) is a figure which shows the jackpot alerting | reporting screen in a display part. (A) is a figure which shows the hammer reach state in a display part, (b) is a figure which shows the stocking reach state in a display part. It is a chart explaining the concept of a reach type determination counter and a plurality of types of reach type tables. It is a chart explaining the concept of a design random number buffer. It is a chart explaining the concept of a design random number area. It is a chart explaining the concept of a stop symbol area. It is a chart explaining the concept of a random number counter. It is a flowchart which shows the "random number distribution routine" performed by the control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a "storage process routine." It is a chart explaining the concept of a reach type table and a reach type table counter. It is a flowchart which shows a "reach classification table setting routine". It is a flowchart which shows a part of "special electric accessory control routine". 16 is a flowchart showing a continuation of FIG. 15, which is a part of the “special electric accessory control routine”. It is a flowchart which shows a "variation start process routine." It is a flowchart which shows a part of "reach pattern acquisition routine". It is a flowchart which shows a part of "reach pattern acquisition routine". It is a flowchart which shows a part of "reach pattern acquisition routine". It is a flowchart which shows a "reach operation processing routine". (A) is a figure which shows the ball | bowl reach reach state in a display part, (b) is a figure which shows the delivery reach state in a display part, (c), (d) is a figure which shows the lick reach state in a display part. is there.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine according to the present invention is embodied as a first type pachinko gaming machine with a start opening (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a first type starting port 3 and a special winning port 4. The first type starting port 3 is provided with a passage for the game ball 5, and a blade 6 is supported at the passage entrance so as to be opened and closed. A seesaw 7 is provided in the back of the grand prize winning opening 4, a V zone 8 is provided on the right side thereof, and a winning path 9 is provided on the left side (the right and left may be reversed). Then, the game ball 5 that has won the grand prize opening 4 rolls on the seesaw 7 and is guided to a winning ball processing apparatus (not shown) through either the V zone 8 or the winning path 9. A shutter 11 is provided in front of the special winning opening 4. The shutter 11 is actuated by a special prize opening solenoid 12 provided on the side of the special prize opening 4 to open and close the special prize opening 4. Specifically, when the solenoid 12 is in an excited state, the shutter 11 is inclined substantially horizontally, thereby opening the special winning opening 4. Further, when the solenoid 12 is in a non-excited state, the shutter 11 is in a substantially vertical state, whereby the special winning opening 4 is closed.

  A seesaw solenoid 10 is provided on one side of the special winning opening 4. The seesaw solenoid 10 is normally in a non-excited state, and in this state, the seesaw 7 is tilted so that the game ball 5 passes through the V zone 8. Further, when the seesaw solenoid 10 is energized, the seesaw 7 is tilted so that the game ball 5 passes through the winning path 9. In the present embodiment, when at least one game ball 5 passes through the V zone 8 with the shutter 11 open, the seesaw solenoid 10 is excited. When the shutter 11 is closed, the seesaw solenoid 10 is in a non-excited state.

  A special symbol display device (hereinafter simply referred to as “display device”) 13 is incorporated in the central portion of the game board 2. The display device 13 includes a display unit 13a made up of a liquid crystal display (LCD), on which a plurality of symbol rows are displayed. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, three symbol sequences of the left symbol sequence 14, the middle symbol sequence 15, and the right symbol sequence 16 are displayed as these symbol sequences. May be displayed. The display unit 13a is provided with a display area constituting a jackpot line in the lower part thereof.

  As shown in FIGS. 2 and 3, each of the symbol rows 14 to 16 is basically composed of a plurality of types (12 types) of main symbols 17A to 17L. Each of the main symbols 17A to 17L is basically composed of a combination of a picture of fish or the like on a plate and the numbers "1" to "12". The numbers are arranged in ascending order. More specifically, “1” is a picture of “Thailand”, “2” is a picture of “quail”, “3” is a picture of “kappa”, “4” is a picture of flounder, and “5” is a picture of "Purin" picture, "Roku" picture of "Sazae", "Seven" picture of "Girl", "Eight" picture of "Octopus", "Kine" picture of "Fox" , "Ten" is a picture of "whale", "11" is a picture of "bamboo shoot", and "12" is a picture of "crab". These main symbols 17A to 17L can be any of a jackpot symbol, a miss reach symbol and a miss symbol as special game symbols (these will be described later).

  In each of the symbol rows 14 to 16, the main symbols 17A to 17L displayed as if they were placed on a plurality of (three) rotary tables in the rotary sushi restaurant are displayed so as to be rotatable together with the table. For convenience of rotation display, each of the symbol columns 14 to 16 displays a plurality of main symbols 17A to 17L that are unrelated to the jackpot line, in addition to the main symbols 17A to 17L arranged and displayed on the jackpot line. (For example, main symbols 17A to 17L that can be arranged next to the jackpot line, and main symbols 17A to 17L that have already been arranged to the jackpot line). However, it is not limited to such a display mode, and for example, a mode in which one main symbol 17A to 17L is displayed in each symbol row 14 to 16 may be used.

  As shown to Fig.4 (a), in the display part 13a of the display apparatus 13, the symbol fluctuation | variation (rotation fluctuation | variation) of each symbol row | line | column 14-16 is based on the winning to the 1st type starting port 3 of the game ball 5. Get started. Also, one of the jackpot symbol, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol is selected and set as a stop symbol. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed when each symbol row 14 to 16 stops symbol variation. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row 14, the right symbol row 16, and the middle symbol row 15, but this is only an example, and it should be stopped in a different order. Also good.

  FIG. 4B is a diagram showing a jackpot notification screen on the display unit 13a. When a jackpot state is generated, the player is notified of it again. As shown in the figure, the jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special gaming state advantageous to the player after reaching the reach state. Specifically, when the variation of all the symbol rows 14 to 16 is stopped, the combination of the displayed main symbols 17A to 17L is a predetermined jackpot combination, that is, the same type of main symbols 17A to 17L. May be a combination of the main symbols 17A to 17L when they are arranged along the jackpot line (for example, as shown in the same figure, the main symbols 17A of “one”, “one”, “one”). . The symbol constituting this combination is the “big hit symbol”. When the jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the jackpot 4 is opened), and it is possible to obtain a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player, that is, to obtain more prize balls.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 5A and 5B, the reach state means a state immediately before the big hit. The reach state includes a state in which the symbol variation in the right symbol row 16 stops at the same kind of symbol as the stop symbol in the left symbol row 14 on the jackpot line. In the example shown in the figure, the jackpot line is positioned so as to extend horizontally in the lower part of the display unit 13a, and the main symbols 17A of both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 are stopped on the same line. -17L are the main symbols 17A to which "1" is attached.

  In the above reach state, the symbol variation of the middle symbol row 15 will eventually stop at the same kind of symbols (big hit symbol) as the stop symbols of both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 and become a big hit state Also included are those that stop at different types of symbols (this is referred to as “outgoing reach design”) and do not become a big hit state (hereinafter referred to as “outgoing reach state”). Furthermore, after the symbol variation of the middle symbol row 15 is temporarily stopped, all the symbol rows are changed again in a state in which the main symbols 17A to 17L of the same type are arranged along the jackpot line, and thereafter, all the symbol rows 14 to 16 are changed. The case where the main symbols 17A to 17L are simultaneously stopped (also referred to as re-variation full rotation reach) is also included.

  Furthermore, in addition to the symbol variation in each of the symbol sequences 14 to 16 described above, as shown in FIGS. 2 (a) and 2 (b), a plurality of types different from the main symbols 17A to 17L (2 in the present embodiment). Character) is displayed on the display unit 13a. As characters in the present embodiment, sushi restaurant source GC and Kanna KC are set. In the present embodiment, every time a predetermined condition is satisfied during the game, the characters are exchanged between the source GC and the Kanna KC.

  In the reach state, various reach patterns corresponding to each character are set. As the reach pattern, as shown in FIG. 6, when the character is Genji GC, “normal reach”, “grip reach”, “stocking reach”, “delivery reach” are set, and the character is Kanna-chan KC "Normal Reach", "Tamauchi Reach", "Hammer Reach", and "Ike Reach" are set. In the present embodiment, among these reach patterns, “grip reach” and “ball-throw reach” belong to “super reach 1”, and “purchase reach” and “hammer reach” belong to “super reach 2”. And “Delivery Reach” and “Ikesu Reach” belong to “Special Reach”.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that various reach patterns are selected differs according to the reach type table set when the power is turned on. Further, for each set reach type table, the expected value (a jackpot expected value) at which a jackpot state occurs in each reach pattern is set to be different.

  More specifically, when the reach type table is set to “table A (see FIG. 6A)” at the time of power-on, “normal reach” is most likely to appear, and “super reach 1”, “ The appearance frequency is set to decrease in the order of “Super Reach 2” and “Special Reach”. Conversely, “normal reach” that is most likely to appear has a low jackpot expectation value, and is set so that the jackpot expectation value increases in the order of “super reach 1”, “super reach 2”, and “special reach”. Such specifications are often found in current pachinko machines.

  When the reach type table is set to “Table B (see FIG. 6B)” at the time of power-on, the appearance frequency and the jackpot expectation value of each reach pattern are set to be equal. In other words, “normal reach”, “super reach 1”, “super reach 2”, and “special reach” appear at an equal frequency, and any jackpot expectation value is “ It is set to be “25%”.

  Further, when the reach type table is set to “table C (see FIG. 6C)” at the time of power-on, “normal reach” appears most frequently, contrary to the case of “table A”. The appearance frequency is set to increase in the order of “super reach 1”, “super reach 2”, and “special reach”. On the other hand, “normal reach”, which hardly appears, has the highest jackpot expectation value, and is set so that the jackpot expectation value decreases in the order of “super reach 1”, “super reach 2”, and “special reach”. Such specifications (table B and table C) are not found at all in the current pachinko machines. The operation state of each reach pattern will be described later.

  Although it has already been described that the symbol variation of each symbol row 14 to 16 is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the first type starting port 3, the game ball 5 is further started with the first type during the variation display. In the case of winning a prize in the mouth 3, the change display for that amount is in principle performed after the end of the currently displayed change display. That is, the variable display is waited (held). The maximum number of variable displays to be held is determined for each model of pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of holds is set to 4 times, but is not limited to this.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the display device 13, above the display unit 13a, the holding lamps 18a, 18b, 18c, which are made up of light emitting diodes (LEDs) for visually displaying the holding state (memory state) to the player. 18d is incorporated. The number of the holding lamps 18a to 18d is the same as the above-described maximum holding number (in this case, four). The hold lamps 18a to 18d are turned on every time the variable display is held, and are turned off when the variable display corresponding to the hold is executed. In addition to this, various lamps for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. These lamps can be turned on (turned off, turned on, blinked, etc.) as the game progresses. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates sound effects as the game progresses.

  In this embodiment, in order to detect the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes according to the player's operation, the game board 2 is provided with a start port switch 21, a V zone switch 22, and a count switch 23, respectively. It has been. The start port switch 21 detects a winning of the game ball 5 to the first type starting port 3, and the V zone switch 22 detects a win to the V zone 8 of the big winning ports 4 of the game ball 5. The count switch 23 detects winning of the game ball 5 to the big winning opening 4.

  In the present embodiment, a control device 24 is provided to drive and control the solenoids 10 and 12, the display device 13, the holding lamps 18a to 18d and the like based on the detection results of the switches 21 to 23, respectively. The control device 24 includes a read only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation results by the CPU in the symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 shown in FIG. 7, the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i) shown in FIG. 8, the stop symbol areas 46 to 48 shown in FIG. Remember me.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the design random number buffer includes three left, middle, and right out symbol random number buffers 31, 32, and 33, and three left, middle, and right out reach symbol random number buffers 34, 35, and 36. It is constituted by. As shown in FIG. 8, the design random number area includes five internal random number areas 41 (i), five outreach reach random number areas 42 (i), five left left design random number areas 43 (i), and five It is composed of an out-of-line design random number area 44 (i) and five out-of-right design random number areas 45 (i). i is for distinguishing each of the five design random number areas, and takes values of “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4”. Each value of i corresponds to the number of variable displays held. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the stop symbol area is composed of left, middle, and right stop symbol random number areas 46, 47, and 48.

  Next, the operation and effect of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. The flowcharts of FIGS. 11, 12 and FIGS. 14 to 21 show various routines executed by the control device 24. The processing of these routines is executed based on the counter group, the winning determination flag FE, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI, a missed reach random number counter CO, a jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left, middle and right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR, reach It consists of a type determination counter CRC and a reach type table counter CT.

  The round counter CR is for counting the number of rounds, and the winning counter CE is for counting the number of winning game balls 5 to the big winning opening 4. The hold counter CH is for counting the number of hold times of the variable display, and takes values of “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” in order. These values correspond to “(i)” in the above-described symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i). Therefore, CH = 0 means a state that is not reserved.

  As shown in FIG. 10, the internal random number counter CI is for determining a jackpot state in the display device 13. Also, the outreach random number counter CO is for determining whether or not to display in the outreach state, and the big hit symbol random number counter CB is for determining a big hit symbol. Each of these counters CI, CO, and CB updates the value within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”). Each value is read as a random number according to a predetermined condition. The counters CI, CO, and CB return to their initial values when each value reaches a specific value.

  The left, middle, and right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR are for determining stop symbols and the like. The left symbol random number counter CDL updates the value within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”), and returns it to the initial value when it reaches a specific value. The middle symbol random number counter CDC updates the value within a predetermined range every time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes a round, and returns it to the initial value when it reaches a specific value. The right symbol random number counter CDR updates the value within a predetermined range every time the middle symbol random number counter CDC makes a round, and returns it to the initial value when it reaches a specific value.

  Further, the reach type determination counter CRC shown in FIG. 6 is used to select one of the above-described multiple types of reach patterns. For example, the value (random) is determined every time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes a round. (Numerical value) is updated, and when a specific value is reached, the initial value is restored. In the present embodiment, a specific reach pattern is determined according to the character described above. For example, when “Super Reach 1” is selected, if the character at that time is Genji GC, the “grip reach” motion process is executed, and if Kanna-chan KC, the “tamachi reach” motion process is performed. Executed. When “Super Reach 2” is selected, if the character at that time is Genji GC, “Purchase Reach” action processing is executed, and if Kanna-chan KC, “Hammer Reach” action processing is executed. Is executed. Further, when “Special Reach” is selected, if the character at that time is Genji GC, the “Delivery Reach” operation process is executed, and if Kana-chan KC, the “Ikesu Reach” operation process is executed. Executed.

  Furthermore, the reach type table counter CT shown in FIG. 13 is used to select one of the above-described multiple types (three types) of reach type tables (table A to table C). Each time the symbol random number counter CDL makes a round, the value (random number value) is updated, and when it reaches a specific value, it is returned to the initial value.

  In addition, the winning determination flag FE is used for determining the presence or absence of winning in the V zone. The flag FE is set to “0” when there is no winning, and is set to “1” when there is a winning.

  The flowchart of FIG. 11 discriminates combinations of the values (random numbers) of the design random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR after updating the counters CI, CO, CB, CL, CDL, CDC, CDR, CRC, CT. (Random distribution), and the “random number distribution routine” for storing the distributed values in the corresponding symbol random number buffers 31 to 36 is shown. This routine is executed every predetermined time (2 ms) after the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. When this routine is started, the control device 24 first adds (updates) “1” to the internal random number counter CI, the missed reach random number counter CO, and the jackpot symbol random number counter CB in step S1.

  In step S2, “1” is added to the left symbol random number counter CDL. The middle / right symbol random number counters CDC and CDR are updated according to the values of the left and middle symbol random number counters CDL and CDC, respectively. Specifically, “1” is added to the middle symbol random number counter CDC at the timing when the left symbol random number counter CDL is returned to the initial value, and the value of the counter CDC is maintained at other timings. Further, if the middle symbol random number counter CDC is returned to the initial value, “1” is added to the right symbol random number counter CDR, and if not, the value of the counter CDR is maintained. Further, in step S3, the control device 24 updates the reach type determination counter CRC. At this time, the reach type table counter CT is also updated.

  Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is a predetermined “combination symbol combination”. If this condition is satisfied, the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR are stored in the corresponding off symbol random number buffers 31, 32, 33 in step S5. Here, the corresponding out symbol random number buffers 31 to 33 specifically refer to the left symbol random number buffer 31 for the left symbol random number counter CDL, and the symbol symbol random buffer 32 for the middle symbol random number counter CDC. The right symbol random number counter CDR indicates the off-right symbol random number buffer 33 (the same applies to step S7 described later). And the control apparatus 24 once complete | finishes the subsequent process, after performing the process of step S5.

  On the other hand, if the condition of step S4 is not satisfied, whether or not the combination of the values of the design random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is a predetermined “combination of outreach symbols” in step S6. Judging. If this condition is satisfied, the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR are stored in the corresponding outreach symbol random number buffers 34, 35, 36 in step S7, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. .

  If the condition in step S6 is not satisfied, the “random number distribution routine” is terminated without performing any of the processes in steps S5 and S7. In this case, the combination of the values of the respective symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is not a combination of an outlier symbol or an outlier reach symbol, that is, a combination of jackpot symbols.

  Thus, in the “random number distribution routine”, combinations of the values of the three symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, and CDR are checked every predetermined time. In the case of a combination of outliers, random numbers are stored in the outlier symbol random buffers 31-33, and in the case of an outlier design, random numbers are stored in the outlier symbol random buffers 34-35. In the case of a jackpot symbol combination, random numbers are not stored in any symbol random number buffers 31-36.

  Next, the “storage processing routine” shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12 will be described. The main function of this routine is to change the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, and CDR every time the game ball 5 wins the first type starting port 3, the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i). Is to store.

  When the “storage process routine” is started, the control device 24 determines whether or not the game ball 5 has won the first type start port 3 based on the detection result of the start port switch 21 in step S10. To do. If the determination condition is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied, the value of the hold counter CH is the maximum hold count (in this case, “4”) in step S11. Or less.

  If the value of the hold counter CH is smaller than the maximum hold count, “1” is added to the hold counter CH in step S12. In the following step S13, the control device 24 lights the corresponding holding lamp (one of 18a to 18d), and proceeds to step S14. On the other hand, if the determination condition of step S11 is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing the processing after step S12 described above. Therefore, the symbol variation display is held only up to four times, and the hold is not stored even if there are more winnings.

  In step S14, the control device 24 stores the value of the internal random number counter CI in the internal random number area 41 (i). In the next step S15, the value of the outreach random number counter CO is stored in the outreach random number area 42 (i). Further, in step S16, the control device 24 uses the values (CDL, CDC, CDR) of the left, middle, and right off symbol random number buffers 31 to 33 as the corresponding left, middle, and right off symbol random number areas 43. (I) to 45 (i), and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

  As described above, in the “storage processing routine”, the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CDR are stored in the symbol random number areas 41 (i) to 45 (i). In steps S14 to S16, for example, if the value of the hold counter CH after the update in step S12 is “3”, the internal random number area 41 (i = 3) and the outreach random number area 42 (i = 3). , The left off symbol random number area 43 (i = 3), the off center symbol random number area 44 (i = 3), and the right off symbol random number area 45 (i = 3) serve as storage locations in the current control cycle.

  Next, the “reach type table setting routine” shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14 will be described. This routine is for setting a reach type table to be used by using the reach type table counter CT updated by the above-described “random number distribution routine”.

  When the process proceeds to this routine, the control device 24 first determines in step S001 whether or not the power is currently turned on. If a negative determination is made, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing any processing. On the other hand, if the power is currently turned on, it is determined in step S002 whether the reach type table counter CT is not less than “0” and not more than “35”. If the determination is affirmative, in step S003, the reach type table to be used is set to “table A”, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended.

  If a negative determination is made in step S002, it is determined in step S004 whether or not the reach type table counter CT is “36” or more and “45” or less. If the determination is affirmative, in step S005, the reach type table to be used is set to “table B”, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. If a negative determination is made in step S004, the reach type table to be used is set to “table C” in step S006, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended.

  Thus, in the “reach type table setting routine”, the reach type table to be used is set every time the power is turned on. In the present embodiment, the probability set to “table A” is 72%, the probability set to “table B” is 20%, and the probability set to “table C” is 8%. .

  Next, the “special electric accessory control routine” shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 15 and 16 will be described. This routine is for controlling the display device 8 and the special electric accessory (such as the big prize opening solenoid 12) using the calculation results of the above-described “random number distribution routine”, “storage processing routine”, and the like. It is executed every predetermined time after the pachinko machine 1 is powered on.

  When this “special electric accessory control routine” is started, the control device 24 first determines in step S20 whether or not the value of the hold counter CH is not “0”. When a negative determination is made, that is, when the value of the hold counter CH is “0”, the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if the determination condition is satisfied (CH = 1, 2, 3, 4), “i” is set to “0” in step S30, and the hold counter CH is set in the next step S40. Is not the same as “i”.

  When this determination condition is satisfied (CH ≠ i), in step S50, the internal random number area 41 (i + 1), the outreach random number area 42 (i + 1), and the out symbol random number areas 43 (i + 1) to 45 Each data of (i + 1) is shifted to the previous area 41 (i) to 45 (i), respectively. Next, in step S60, the control device 24 adds “1” to “i” and returns to step S40.

  On the other hand, when the determination condition of step S40 is not satisfied (CH = i), the process proceeds to step S70, and the lamps 18a to 18d corresponding to the hold counter CH are turned off. In the next step S80, “1” is subtracted from the hold counter CH.

  Next, in step S90, the control device 24 executes symbol variation start processing. Specifically, as shown in the “variation start processing routine” in FIG. 17, in step S901, a character is acquired. That is, it is determined whether to display Genji GC or Kanna-chan KC as the display screen. However, unless the predetermined condition is satisfied, basically the same character as before is acquired. In the subsequent step S902, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value. If the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value, in step S903, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot value is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S906.

  On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S902 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S904 whether or not the value of the outlier reach random number counter CO is the same as the predetermined outreach reach value. If the value of the outreach random number counter CO is the same as the outreach value, in step S905, the symbol corresponding to the outreach value (outreach reach symbol) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S906. To do.

  If the determination condition in step S904 is not satisfied, in step S907, the off symbol in step S16 is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S908.

  Now, the process proceeds from step S903 or step S905, and in step S906, a reach pattern is acquired. More specifically, as shown in the “reach pattern acquisition routine” of FIGS. 18 to 20, first, in step S9601, it is determined whether or not the currently set reach type table is “table A”. If the currently set reach type table is “table A”, it is determined in step S9602 whether or not the current reach type determination counter CRC is “0” or greater and “58” or less. If it is determined, in step S9603, “normal reach” is set as the reach pattern. That is, if the character at that time is Genji GC, then Genji-san normal reach is acquired, and if the character at that time is Kanna-chan KC, Kanna-chan normal reach is acquired as a reach pattern. Then, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. If a negative determination is made in step S9602, it is determined in step S9604 whether or not the current reach type determination counter CRC is “59” or more and “83” or less, and if a positive determination is made, In step S 9605, “super reach 1” is set as the reach pattern. That is, if the character at that time is Genji GC, a grip reach is obtained, and if the character at that time is Kanna-chan KC, a ball reach reach is obtained as a reach pattern. Then, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

  Furthermore, if a negative determination is made in step S9604, it is determined in step S9606 whether or not the current reach type determination counter CRC is “84” or more and “98” or less, and if a positive determination is made, In step S 9607, “super reach 2” is set as the reach pattern. That is, if the character at that time is Genji GC, purchase reach is acquired as a reach pattern, and if the character at that time is Kanna-chan KC, hammer reach is acquired as a reach pattern. Then, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S 9606, it is assumed that the current reach type determination counter CRC is “99”, and “special reach” is set as the reach pattern in step S 9608. That is, if the character at that time is Genji GC, the delivery reach is acquired, and the reach that the character at that time is Kanna-chan KC is acquired as the reach pattern. Then, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S9601, it is determined in step S9609 whether or not the currently set reach type table is “table B”. If the currently set reach type table is “table B”, in step S9610, it is determined whether or not the current reach type determination counter CRC is “0” or more and “24” or less. If it is determined, in step S9611, “normal reach” is set as the reach pattern, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended.

  If a negative determination is made in step S9610, it is determined in step S9612 whether the current reach type determination counter CRC is “25” or more and “49” or less, and if a positive determination is made, In step S9613, “super reach 1” is set as the reach pattern, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

  Furthermore, if a negative determination is made in step S9612, it is determined in step S9614 whether or not the current reach type determination counter CRC is “50” or more and “74” or less, and if a positive determination is made, In step S9615, “super reach 2” is set as the reach pattern, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

  If a negative determination is made in step S9614, it is assumed that the current reach type determination counter CRC is not less than “75” and not more than “99”, and “special reach” is set as the reach pattern in step S9616. This process is temporarily terminated.

  Furthermore, if a negative determination is made in step S9609, it is assumed that the currently set reach type table is “table C”, and whether or not the current reach type determination counter CRC is “0” in step S9617. If NO in step S9618, “normal reach” is set as the reach pattern in step S9618, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended.

  If a negative determination is made in step S9617, it is determined in step S9619 whether the current reach type determination counter CRC is “1” or more and “15” or less, and if a positive determination is made, In step S9620, “super reach 1” is set as the reach pattern, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended.

  Further, if a negative determination is made in step S9619, it is determined in step S9621 whether or not the current reach type determination counter CRC is “16” or more and “40” or less, and if a positive determination is made, In step S9622, “super reach 2” is set as the reach pattern, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended.

  If a negative determination is made in step S9621, in step S9623, the current reach type determination counter CRC is set to “41” or more and “99” or less, and “special reach” is set as the reach pattern. This process is temporarily terminated.

  In this way, in the “reach pattern acquisition routine”, various reach patterns are acquired (selected) according to the reach type table set at that time.

  Now, returning to the variation start processing routine of FIG. 17, the process proceeds from step S906 or step S907. In step S908, the control device 24 starts the symbol variation of the display device 13, and the “variation start processing routine”. Exit.

  As described above, after executing the processing of step S90 ("variation start processing routine"), the control device 24 converts the main symbols 17A to 17L in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 into the above-described step S110 in FIG. The stop symbol stored in any one of steps S903, S905, and S907 is replaced. In addition, the symbol variation in both the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16 is stopped (confirmed), and the replaced main symbols 17A to 17L are displayed in the left and right symbol rows 14 and 16.

  Next, in step S120, the control device 24 performs a reach operation process. Specifically, as shown in the “reach operation processing routine” of FIG. 21, in step S1201, the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “normal reach” in the case where the character is the source GC (hereinafter “source” in this case). It is determined whether it is not called “normal reach”. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “Genji normal reach”), a source normal reach operation process is performed in step S1202. In this case, a process is performed such that the character Genji GC moves differently than before (for example, the Genji GC dances independently of the main symbols 17A to 17L).

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1201, the process proceeds to step S1203. In step S1203, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “grip reach” (= super reach 1) when the character is the source GC. When a negative determination is made (in the case of “grip reach”), a grip reach operation process is performed in step S1204. In this case, a process such as the operation in which the source GC grips (makes) the main symbols 17A to 17L and arranges them on the rotary table is performed.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step S1203, the process proceeds to step S1205. In step S1205, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “purchase reach” (= super reach 2) when the character is the source GC. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “purchase reach”), a purchase reach operation process is performed in step S1206. In this case, first, the main symbols 17A to 17L (middle symbols) of the middle symbol row 15 move upward, and the source GC, cat, and tray are displayed on the display unit 13a. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (b), the cat and the source GC move in the left-right direction as if pulling the tray, and the main symbols 17A-17L are temporarily distinguished while sliding alternately in the left-right direction. Processing such as displaying the image to be transformed into an impossible state is performed.

  If the determination in step S1205 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S1207. In step S1207, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “delivery before delivery” (= special reach) when the character is Genji GC. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “delivery before delivery”), delivery reach operation processing is performed in step S1208. In this case, as shown in FIG. 22B, the source GC and “Okamochi” are displayed on the display unit 13 a, and the source GC opens and closes the lid of “Okamoto”. . Further, every time the source GC opens the lid, the main symbols 17A to 17L appear one by one and are moved so as to move forward.

  If the determination in step S1207 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S1209. In step S1209, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “Kanna normal reach” when the character is Kanna-chan KC. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “canna normal reach”), a canna normal reach operation process is performed in step S1210. In this case, as in “Genji-san Normal Reach”, processing such as Kanna-chan KC, which is the character, moves differently than before is performed.

  Further, if an affirmative determination is made in step S1209, the process proceeds to step S1211. In step S1211, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “ball-throw reach” (= super reach 1) when the character is Kanna-chan KC. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “ball hitting reach”), ball hitting reach processing is performed in step S1212. In this case, as shown in FIG. 22 (a), the background when Kanna-chan KC and the ball hitting reach are displayed on the display unit 13a, and the main symbols 17A to 17L in the middle symbol row 15 are ball hitting (next) The main symbols 17A to 17L that are reserved in the operation are performed to push out the main symbols 17A to 17L displayed in front of the main symbols 17A to 17L.

  On the other hand, if a positive determination is made in step S1211, the process proceeds to step S1213. In step S1213, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “hammer reach” (= super reach 2) when the character is Kanna-chan KC. If the determination is negative (in the case of “hammer reach”), a hammer reach operation process is performed in step S1214. In this case, first, the background of the display unit 13a is changed, and Kanna-chan KC with a hammer is arranged and displayed. Then, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), Kanna-chan KC performs the operation by swinging down the hammer and hitting the middle symbols (main symbols 17A to 17L), and accordingly, the main symbols 17A to 17L are operated. For example, a modified display in a state where it is temporarily indistinguishable.

  If the determination in step S1213 is affirmative, the process proceeds to step S1215. In step S1215, it is determined whether or not the reach pattern acquired in step S906 is “sake reach” (= special reach) when the character is Kanna-chan KC. If a negative determination is made (in the case of “ike reach”), an ike reach operation process is performed in step S1216. In this case, as shown in FIGS. 22 (c) and 22 (d), Kanna-chan KC having “ike” and “tame net” is displayed on the display unit 13a, and each symbol in “ike” is displayed. Main symbols 17A to 17L in columns 14 to 16 are displayed, and a spiral is displayed at the center. Then, in conjunction with the spiral, an operation of rotating the middle symbols (main symbols 17A to 17L) around the spiral is performed.

  If the determination in step S1215 is affirmative, the “reach operation processing routine” is temporarily terminated without performing any reach operation processing. In addition, even after the reach processing operation processes of steps S1202, 1204, 1206, 1208, 1210, 1212, 1214, and 1216 are executed, the “reach operation processing routine” is temporarily ended.

  As described above, after executing the processing of step S120 (“reach operation processing routine”), the control device 24 stops the symbol variation in the middle symbol sequence 15 in step S130 (see FIG. 15).

  Subsequently, the control device 24 executes a re-variation process in step S135. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a condition for executing the re-variation process is satisfied, and when the re-variation process execution condition is satisfied, all the symbols have the same background as each reach operation in the reach operation process. The symbols 17A to 17H and 17K in the columns 14 to 16 are simultaneously changed again. And after predetermined conditions are satisfied, symbols 17A-17H and 17K of all symbol sequences 14-16 are stopped. On the other hand, if the condition for executing the re-variation process is not satisfied, no process is executed.

  Now, after performing a re-variation process, the control apparatus 24 determines whether the combination of main symbol 17A-17L is a jackpot combination in step S140 next. At this time, it is also confirmed whether or not the replacement of the stop symbol has been performed correctly. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the “special electric accessory control routine” is terminated. In addition, when the combination of the main symbols 17A to 17L is a jackpot combination (this is also the case when re-change is actually performed), the round counter CR is cleared to “0” in step S150. To do. At this time, the jackpot notification display as shown in FIG.

  Next, in step S160 (see FIG. 16), the control device 24 clears the winning counter CE to “0” and sets the winning determination flag FE to “0”. In the subsequent step S170, the round counter CR is incremented by “1”.

  Furthermore, in step S180, the control device 24 excites the special winning opening solenoid 12. Then, the shutter 11 falls down and becomes substantially horizontal, and the special winning opening 4 is opened. With this opening, the game ball 5 can be awarded to the V zone 8 and the winning path 9.

  Next, in step S190, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter CE is smaller than a predetermined value CEmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, it is determined in step S200 whether or not the scheduled closing time of the big prize winning port 4 has yet arrived. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step S190. As a result, after the opening of the big winning opening 4 is started, the big winning opening 4 is continuously opened unless more game balls 5 win the predetermined value CEmax or the scheduled closing time comes. On the other hand, if either step S190 or step S200 is not satisfied, the control device 24 demagnetizes the special winning opening solenoid 12 in step S210. Then, the shutter 11 is raised to be in a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 4 is closed.

  Subsequently, in step S220, the control device 24 determines whether or not the value of the round counter CR is equal to or smaller than a predetermined value CRmax. If the value of the round counter CR is equal to or smaller than the predetermined value CRmax, it is determined in subsequent step S230 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is “1”. If the winning determination flag FE is “1”, the process returns to step S160. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs, the big winning opening 4 repeats the opening / closing cycle until the continuation condition by the game ball 5 winning the V zone 8 is satisfied a predetermined value CRmax times. For example, when the predetermined value CEmax is set to “10”, the opening time of the big winning opening 4 is set to “about 29.5 seconds”, and the predetermined value CRmax is set to “16”, the big winning opening is set. After the opening of 4, the game is won 5 when one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) 10 game balls 5 win the grand prize opening 4 and (2) about 29.5 seconds have passed. The mouth 4 is closed. The opening / closing cycle of the big winning opening 4 is repeated up to 16 times on condition that the game ball 5 wins the V zone 8. And when either one of the determination conditions of step S220 or step S230 is not satisfy | filled, a "special electric accessory control routine" is once complete | finished.

  As described above in detail, according to this embodiment, at least when reaching the reach state, one reach pattern is selected from a plurality of reach patterns. Thus, the player can enjoy the reach pattern that is selected from time to time.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, each time the power is turned on, the reach type table is determined from “table A” to “table C”, and the probability that the reach pattern is selected is changed according to the table. For this reason, reach patterns that are likely to appear each time the power is turned on are different. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game with a thrilling feeling, expecting the occurrence of a big hit state, no matter what reach pattern appears.

  More specifically, when the reach type table is set to “table A”, “normal reach” is most likely to appear, and in the following order, “super reach 1”, “super reach 2”, and “special reach”. Less frequently. Here, “normal reach” that is most likely to appear has a low jackpot expectation value, and the jackpot expectation value increases in the order of “super reach 1”, “super reach 2”, and “special reach”.

  Further, when the reach type table is set to “table B”, the appearance frequency and the jackpot expectation value of each reach pattern are equal. That is, “normal reach”, “super reach 1”, “super reach 2”, and “special reach” appear at an equal frequency, and the expected value of jackpot is equal regardless of which reach pattern appears. .

  Further, when the reach type table is set to “table C”, “normal reach” hardly appears, contrary to the case of “table A”, and “super reach 1”, “super reach 2”. ”And“ Special Reach ”in order of appearance. Conversely, “normal reach” that is hard to appear has the highest jackpot expectation value, and the jackpot expectation value is lower in the order of “super reach 1”, “super reach 2”, and “special reach”. For this reason, unless the pachinko machine 1 that is currently playing can determine what table is set, it is disappointing that the expected value of jackpot is low just because “normal reach” appears. There is no need to do this, and just because the “special reach” appears does not necessarily cause a big hit state (in the case of Table C, the big hit state is less likely to occur).

  Therefore, the player can play the game with interest while considering what table the pachinko machine 1 that is currently playing is set, and even if any reach pattern appears, a big hit will occur. You can play games with high expectations. In this sense, when a certain type of reach pattern appears, it is possible to avoid a situation where it is not interesting due to a lack of expected value of jackpot occurrence, and as a result, a dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved. Can be planned.

  In the present embodiment, the probability of setting “table A” is increased, and the probability of setting “table C” is decreased. For this reason, specifications that are often found in current pachinko machines are the main ones, and there are not many cases where “special reach” appears frequently and does not reach a big hit state. Therefore, the value as “special reach” or “super reach” does not become zero. Therefore, the interest can be improved without losing the significance of setting various reach patterns.

  The present invention is not limited to the description of the above-described embodiment, and therefore may be implemented as follows, for example, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

  (A) In the above embodiment, the main symbols 17A to 17L are composed of a combination of a picture of fish or the like and the numbers "1" to "12". Any design can be used. For example, it may be a symbol consisting only of numbers or a symbol consisting only of pictures and symbols.

  (B) In the above embodiment, the reach pattern is composed of “normal reach”, “super reach 1”, “super reach 2”, and “special reach”, but it is limited to such a configuration. It is not a thing. Further, it may be composed of many reach patterns, or may be composed of two or three reach patterns.

  (C) In the above embodiment, when the probability that a reach pattern is selected is changed, the expected jackpot value for each reach pattern is also changed. However, the expected jackpot value may not be changed.

  (D) In the above embodiment, it is difficult for the player to determine which table is currently set. However, a notification means for notifying which table is currently set is provided. Also good. As a notification method by the notification means, for example, for each table, it is possible to change the color of the design or background, change the character, change the lighting / flashing of the lamp, or the like.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can be notified only to a game hall (hall) side, without notifying a player. Furthermore, it is good also as a structure which the hall | hole side can set the said table arbitrarily.

  (E) In the above embodiment, the reach type table is set when the power is turned on. However, the reach type table may be set every time the jackpot state ends. In such a case, since the appearance value of the reach pattern fluctuates for every occurrence of the jackpot state during the day, further enhancement of interest can be achieved.

  (F) In the above embodiment, the probability of being set to “table A” is increased and the probability of being set to “table C” is decreased. On the other hand, the probability that each table is set may be substantially constant.

  (G) In the above embodiment, a plurality of characters are prepared and the reach pattern is made different according to each character. However, such a need not be performed. Therefore, no character may be provided, only one type of character may be prepared, or three or more types of characters may be prepared.

  (H) In the above embodiment, the re-variation process is performed, but such a process may be omitted. Further, in the re-variation processing, the previous reach pattern is maintained, but the main symbols 17A to 17L of all the symbol sequences 14 to 16 are merely re-variable without maintaining such reach pattern. It is good also as a structure of. In addition, a reach pattern different from that used may be employed.

  (I) As the display device 13, in addition to the liquid crystal display described above, a CRT, a dot matrix, an LED, an electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display lamp, or the like may be used.

  (J) Counters related to random numbers (internal random number counter CI, outlier reach random number counter CO, jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left / middle / right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR, reach type determination counter CRC and reach type table counter CT) may be changed as appropriate. For example, a single random number counter may be used to determine a jackpot state, a missed reach state, or the like based on the value.

  (K) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a different type from the above embodiment. Further, the present invention can be applied to various game machines such as alepatchi and arrange balls in addition to pachinko machines.

  The technical idea which is not described in the claims and can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described below together with the effects thereof.

(1) In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming machine is characterized in that an expected value at which the symbol is finally stopped at the specific symbol differs according to the plurality of reach patterns.

(2) In the gaming machine according to claim 1 and the supplementary note (1),
Furthermore, when the probability that the reach pattern is selected is changed by the pattern selection probability varying means, the expected value at which the symbol is finally stopped at the specific symbol is also changed for each reach pattern. A gaming machine characterized in that it can be used.

(3) In the gaming machine according to claim 1 and the additional notes (1) and (2),
The gaming machine is characterized in that the predetermined opportunity is generated when the gaming machine is turned on and immediately after the end of the special gaming state.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... 1st type starting port, 4 ... Grand prize opening, 5 ... Game ball, 13 ... Display device, 13a ... Display part, 14 ... Left symbol row, 15 ... Middle symbol row 16 ... right symbol row, 17A-17L ... main symbol, 18a-18d ... holding lamp, 24 ... control device.

Claims (1)

A display device capable of displaying a design;
Condition establishment detection means for detecting that a predetermined condition is established in a gaming situation that changes in accordance with the player's operation;
Fluctuation display control means for finally stopping the symbol in at least the display device when it is detected by the condition establishment detection means that a predetermined condition is established ;
A gaming machine comprising special gaming state generating means for generating a special gaming state advantageous to a player when the symbol is finally stopped at a specific symbol after passing through a predetermined jackpot state Because
A plurality of jackpot action display patterns, and a normal action display pattern including a normal action display pattern and a special action display pattern in which a predetermined effect different from the normal action display pattern is executed in the display device. A plurality of tables that are set so that the probability of being selected differs between each other;
Each time the special gaming state ends, the one table is specified, and the probability that a normal operation display pattern among all the jackpot operation display patterns is selected as the one table is the plurality of tables. A table identification means configured to easily identify the highest set table,
A jackpot action display pattern selecting means for selecting a jackpot action display pattern to be executed from among a plurality of jackpot action display patterns stored in the table specified by the table specifying means when passing through the jackpot status; With
The operation process based on the selected jackpot operation display pattern is configured to be performed in the display device,
further,
Apart from the design, the display device is configured to display any one of a plurality of characters,
A table identified every time the special gaming state ends is notified by the displayed character,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the displayed character is replaced with another character each time a predetermined condition is satisfied .

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