JP5735727B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that produces an effect in one of a probability variation state in which a probability variation state is displayed or a latent state in which a probability variation is not displayed when a probability variation is a big hit.

  Conventionally, when a game ball launched into the game area of the game board enters a specific starting port, three rows of symbols (for example, symbols of numbers 1 to 12) displayed on the symbol display section move from top to bottom. When the same or related symbols are arranged on a certain line (effective line), a big win is opened, and a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a big hit game is widely used.

  In such a pachinko gaming machine, the main control board operates in the jackpot mode, probability variation (probability change) mode, latent mode, time reduction mode, and normal mode, so that the production control board is the main control board. There are known devices that produce effects in each mode in accordance with a command output from. Here, the probability variation mode is a gaming state in which the player is notified of the probability variation state after the jackpot by winning the jackpot with the probability variation symbol. The latent mode is a gaming state in which the player is not notified that the player is in the probable change state after the big hit by winning a big hit with a normal symbol while being in the probability changing state.

  By winning with a probability variation symbol at the probability variation jackpot, the player knows that the probability variation is in progress, so he can get a sense of security until the next jackpot. On the other hand, by making a winning with a normal symbol at the time of a probable big hit, the player does not know whether the latent mode or the normal mode is in a probable state, and feels an expectation for the latent mode and anxiety about the normal mode. Thus, by having the probability change mode and the latent mode, it is possible to give the player a sense of security, expectation, anxiety, etc., and enhance the player's excitement and make the game interesting.

  Further, in such pachinko gaming machines, the selection rate for selecting the first stop symbol and the selection rate for selecting the second stop symbol among the three rows of symbols from the first stop symbol to the third stop symbol; There are known games that have improved game playability by making them different (see, for example, Patent Document 1 below).

JP 2003-164613 A

  However, the technique of Patent Document 1 described above cannot change the selection rate of the probability variation symbol or the normal symbol at the probability variation probability, that is, the transition rate of each mode to the probability variation mode or the latent mode after the probability variation mode. However, since the game is always constant, there is a problem that it is not possible to enhance the fun of the game at the time of the probable big hit.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can enhance the interest of a game at the time of a probable big hit, in order to solve the above-described problems caused by the prior art.

  For example, the effect control board (202) includes a setting unit (501) for setting a selection probability of each jackpot symbol of a probability variation symbol indicating a probability variation jackpot or a latent symbol indicating a latent state while being a probability variation jackpot, and a probability A change means (502) for changing the selection probability set in the setting means (501) based on a predetermined condition at the time of a big change, and the selection probability changed by the change means (502) The lottery means (503) for drawing the jackpot symbol at the time of the probability variation jackpot, and the effect means (505) for performing the mode effect according to the lottery result of the lottery means (503) can be mentioned. .

  According to the above configuration, when the probability variation is a big hit, the selection probability of the big hit symbol can be changed based on predetermined conditions such as a game history, a lottery history, and a time zone.

  Further, in the above configuration, the image forming apparatus further comprises storage means (506) for storing the lottery history of the lottery means (503), and the changing means (502) is based on the lottery history stored in the storage means (506). The probability of selecting the jackpot symbol set in the setting means (501) may be changed at the subsequent probability fluctuation jackpot.

  According to the said structure, based on the past lottery log | history, one jackpot symbol can be selected continuously or both jackpot symbols can be selected equally.

  In the above configuration, when the one jackpot symbol is selected a predetermined number of times in succession, the changing means (502) selects the other jackpot symbol continuously for the predetermined number of times when the subsequent probability variation jackpot It is good also as raising the other selection probability until it is done.

  According to the said structure, based on the past lottery log | history, the effect biased to one mode can be performed by selecting one jackpot symbol continuously.

  The pachinko gaming machine (100) includes the effect control board (202) described above.

  According to these inventions, when the probability variation is a big hit, it is possible to shift to the probability change mode or the latent mode based on predetermined conditions such as a game history, a lottery history, and a time zone.

  According to the present invention, at the time of probability variation jackpot, it is possible to change the selection probability of probability variation symbol jackpot or latent symbol jackpot based on predetermined conditions such as game history, lottery history, and time zone. Therefore, when the probability variation is a big hit, it is possible to effectively give the player a sense of security, anxiety, and expectation, and to enhance the fun of the game.

  Exemplary embodiments of a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described below in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

(Embodiment)
(Basic configuration of pachinko machine)
First, the basic configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view showing an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment includes a game board 101. A launcher (see reference numeral 292 in FIG. 2) is disposed at a lower position of the game board 101. The game ball launched by driving the launching unit rises between the rails 102 a and 102 b and reaches the upper position of the game board 101, and then falls within the game area 103. The game area 103 is provided with a plurality of nails (not shown), and the game balls fall in an unspecified direction by the nails. In the game area 103, a windmill and various winning openings (such as a start opening and a big winning opening) that change the falling direction of the gaming balls are arranged at positions in the middle of the falling of the gaming balls.

  An image display unit 104 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game board 101. As the image display unit 104, a liquid crystal display (LCD) or the like is used. A first start port 105 and a second start port 106 are disposed below the image display unit 104. The first start port 105 and the second start port 106 are winning ports for starting and winning.

  An electric tulip 107 is provided in the vicinity of the second start port 106. The electric tulip 107 has a closed state (a closed state) that makes it difficult to win the game ball to the second starting port 106 and an open state (opened state) that makes it easier to win a prize than the closed state. Control of these states is performed by a solenoid (see reference numeral 231 in FIG. 2) provided in the electric tulip 107.

  The electric tulip 107 is opened based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 108 arranged on the left side of the image display unit 104. The gate 108 is not limited to the left side (the illustrated position) of the image display unit 104, and may be disposed at an arbitrary position in the game area 103.

  A big prize opening 109 is provided below the second start opening 106. The big winning opening 109 is a winning opening that is opened when a big hit state is reached and for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 15) of winning balls by winning a game ball.

  A normal winning opening 110 is provided on the side of the image display unit 104 or below. The normal winning opening 110 is a winning opening for paying out a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls by winning a game ball. The normal winning opening 110 is not limited to the position shown in the figure, and may be arranged at an arbitrary position in the game area 103. At the bottom of the game area 103, there is provided a collection port 111 for collecting game balls that have not won any winning ports.

  In the lower right part of the game board 101, a special symbol display unit 112 for displaying special symbols is arranged. The special symbol display unit 112 includes a first special symbol display unit (see reference numeral 112a in FIG. 2) on which a first special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 1”) is displayed, and a second special symbol (hereinafter referred to as “special diagram 2”). ”) Is displayed on the second special symbol display section (see reference numeral 112b in FIG. 2).

  Here, the special figure 1 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery performed when the game ball wins the first starting port 105. The special figure 2 is a symbol representing the lottery result of the second big hit lottery performed when the game ball wins the second starting port 106. The first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery are lotteries for determining whether or not the gaming state is a jackpot state.

  In addition, a normal symbol display portion 113 for displaying normal symbols is arranged in the lower right portion of the game board 101. Here, the normal symbol is a symbol representing the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The normal symbol lottery is a lottery for determining whether or not to open the electric tulip 107 as described above. For example, a 7-segment display is used as the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113.

  On the left side of the special symbol display unit 112 and the normal symbol display unit 113, a reserved ball display unit 114 that displays the number of holds for the special symbol or the normal symbol is arranged. For example, an LED is used as the reserved ball display unit 114. A plurality of LEDs serving as the holding ball display unit 114 are arranged, and the number of holdings is indicated by turning on / off. For example, when two upper LEDs among the LEDs constituting the reserved ball display unit 114 are lit, it indicates that the number of reserved symbols for the normal symbol is two.

  A frame member 115 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the game area 103 of the game board 101. On the two sides which are the upper side and the lower side of the game area 103 in the frame member 115, an effect light part (frame lamp) 116 is provided. The effect light units 116 each have a plurality of lamps. Each lamp irradiates the player in front of the pachinko gaming machine 100, and the irradiation direction of the light can be changed in the vertical direction so that the irradiation position moves from the overhead of the player along the abdomen. Each lamp is driven by a motor (not shown) provided in the effect light unit 116 so as to change the light irradiation direction in the vertical direction.

  An operation handle 117 is disposed at a lower position of the frame member 115. The operation handle 117 includes a firing instruction member 118 that drives the above-described launching unit to launch a game ball. The firing instruction member 118 is provided on the outer peripheral portion of the operation handle 117 so as to be rotated clockwise as viewed from the player. The launching unit launches a game ball when the firing instruction member 118 is directly operated by a player.

  In the frame member 115, an effect button (chance button) 119 for receiving an operation by the player is provided on the lower side of the game area 103. In the frame member 115, a cross key 120 is provided next to the effect button 119. The effect buttons 119 and the cross key 120 constitute an operation unit that receives an operation from the player in the pachinko gaming machine 100. The frame member 115 incorporates a speaker (see reference numeral 254 in FIG. 2) that outputs sound.

  Although illustration is omitted, an effect for the effect (hereinafter referred to as an “effect effect” (see reference numeral 265 in FIG. 2)) is provided at a predetermined position in the game area 103 (for example, around the image display unit 104). ing. This performance agent includes a solenoid and a motor (not shown), and is driven by driving the solenoid and the motor.

(Internal configuration of control unit of pachinko machine)
Next, the internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an internal configuration of the control unit of the pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the embodiment of the present invention. As shown in FIG. 2, the control unit 200 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 includes a main control unit 201 that controls the progress of the game, an effect control unit 202 that controls the contents of the effect, and a prize ball control that controls the payout of prize balls. Part 203. The configuration of each control unit will be described in detail below.

(1. Main control unit)
The main control unit 201 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 211, a ROM (Read Only Memory) 212, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 213, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The

  The main control unit 201 functions to control the progress of the game of the pachinko gaming machine 100 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 212 while the CPU 211 uses the RAM 213 as a work area. Specifically, the main control unit 201 performs a jackpot lottery (first jackpot lottery, second jackpot lottery), normal symbol lottery, game state control, and the like to control the progress of the game. For example, the main control unit 201 is realized by a main control board.

  The main control unit 201 includes various switches (SW) for detecting a game ball, a solenoid for opening and closing an electric combination such as a big prize opening, the first special symbol display unit 112a, and the second special symbol display unit. 112b, the normal symbol display part 113, the reserved ball display part 114, etc. are connected.

  Specifically, the various SWs described above include a first start port SW221 that detects a game ball won in the first start port 105, and a second start port SW222 that detects a game ball won in the second start port 106. , A gate SW 223 that detects a game ball that has passed through the gate 108, a big winning opening SW 224 that detects a gaming ball that has won a prize winning opening 109, and a normal winning opening SW 225 that detects a gaming ball that has won a winning prize 110 Is connected to the main control unit 201.

  The detection results by the respective SWs (221 to 225) are input to the main control unit 201. A proximity switch or the like can be used for these SWs. It should be noted that a plurality of the normal winning opening SW225 may be provided for each arrangement position of the normal winning opening 110.

  Further, as the solenoid, an electric tulip solenoid 231 that opens and closes the electric tulip 107 and a big prize opening solenoid 232 that opens and closes the big prize opening 109 are connected to the main control unit 201. The main control unit 201 controls driving of the solenoids (231 and 232). For example, the main control unit 201 controls the driving of the electric tulip solenoid 231 based on the lottery result of the normal symbol lottery. The main control unit 201 controls the driving of the big prize opening solenoid 232 based on the lottery result of the big hit lottery.

  Further, the main control unit 201 selects the first special symbol display unit 112a, the second special symbol display unit 112b, and the normal symbol based on the lottery results of the big jackpot lottery (the first jackpot lottery and the second jackpot lottery) and the normal symbol lottery. The display content of the display unit 113 is controlled. For example, the main control unit 201 variably displays the special figure 1 of the first special symbol display unit 112a when the first big hit lottery is performed. Then, after a predetermined period, the special figure 1 is stopped and displayed with a symbol indicating the lottery result of the first jackpot lottery.

  Similarly, the main control unit 201 displays the special symbol 2 of the second special symbol display unit 112b when the second big hit lottery is performed, and the normal symbol of the normal symbol display unit 113 when the normal symbol lottery is performed. .

  Further, the main control unit 201 is also connected to the effect control unit 202 and the prize ball control unit 203, and outputs various commands to the respective control units. For example, the main control unit 201 outputs a change start command to the effect control unit 202. Here, the change start command includes information indicating a gaming state, information indicating a time during which a special symbol is variably displayed (hereinafter referred to as “change time”), and the like. Then, the main control unit 201 outputs a prize ball command to the prize ball control unit 203. Here, the prize ball command includes information indicating the number of prize balls to be paid out.

(2. Production control unit)
The effect control unit 202 includes an effect control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c, and has a function of controlling the effect contents of the pachinko gaming machine 100. Here, the production control unit 202a has a function of supervising the entire production control unit 202 based on various commands received from the main control unit 201 (for example, a change start command). The image / sound control unit 202b has a function of controlling the image and sound based on the instruction content from the production control unit 202a. The lamp controller 202c has a function of controlling lighting of lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like.

(2-1. Director of Production)
First, the configuration of the production control unit 202a will be described. The production control unit 202a includes a CPU 241, a ROM 242, a RAM 243, a real-time clock (hereinafter referred to as "RTC") 244, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 241 executes an effect pattern selection process for selecting an effect to be executed. The ROM 242 stores various programs necessary for the CPU 241 to execute the above processing. The RAM 243 functions as a work area for the CPU 241. The data set in the RAM 243 by the CPU 241 executing various programs is output to the image / sound controller 202b and the lamp controller 202c at a predetermined timing.

  In other words, the effect control unit 202a functions to control the entire effect control unit 202 by executing various programs stored in the ROM 242 while the CPU 241 uses the RAM 243 as a work area. For example, the production control unit 202a determines the production content to be executed in accordance with the change display of the special symbol based on the change start command, and executes predetermined processing on the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. And direct the production control unit 202 as a whole.

  The ROM 242 stores an effect control program. This effect control program changes the lottery table based on the past lottery symbol lottery result stored in the RAM 243 at the probability variation (probability variation) jackpot, and lottery the jackpot symbol based on the changed table. Thus, the program performs a mode effect according to the lottery result.

  The RTC 244 functions as a time measuring means for measuring and outputting real time. The RTC 244 continues timing operation by a backup power source (not shown) even when the power of the pachinko gaming machine 100 is cut off. Note that the RTC 244 is not limited to the example in which the RTC 244 is arranged in the production control unit 202 such as the production control unit 202a, but may be arranged in the main control unit 201. Further, the RTC 244 may be arranged alone.

  In addition, an effect button 119 is connected to the effect control unit 202a. For example, when the production button 119 receives an operation from the player, the production button 119 inputs corresponding data to the production control unit 202a. Although not shown in FIG. 2, the cross key 120 is also connected to the production control unit 202a. The cross key 120 inputs data corresponding to the key selected by the player to the production control unit 202a.

(2-2. Image / Audio Control Unit)
Next, the configuration of the image / sound controller 202b will be described. The image / sound control unit 202b includes a CPU 251, a ROM 252, a RAM 253, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like.

  The CPU 251 executes image and sound generation and output processing. The ROM 252 stores a program for generating and outputting images and sounds, various image data such as background images, design images, and character images necessary for the processing, various audio data, and the like. The RAM 253 functions as a work area for the CPU 251 and temporarily stores image data to be displayed on the image display unit 104 and audio data to be output from the speaker 254.

  That is, the image / sound control unit 202b executes image and sound control based on an instruction from the production control unit 202a by executing various programs stored in the ROM 252 while the CPU 251 uses the RAM 253 as a work area. Works like doing.

  For example, the CPU 251 executes various image processing and audio processing such as background image display processing, effect design variation / stop display processing, and character image display processing based on the instruction content instructed from the effect supervising unit 202a. At this time, the CPU 251 reads image data and audio data necessary for processing from the ROM 252 and writes them in the RAM 253.

  Image data such as background images and effect design images written in the RAM 253 is output to the image display unit 104 connected to the image / sound control unit 202b, and is superimposed on the display screen of the image display unit 104. . That is, the effect design image is displayed so as to be seen in front of the background image. When the background image and the design image overlap at the same position, the design image is preferentially stored in the RAM 253 by referring to the Z value of the Z buffer of each image data by a known hidden surface removal method such as the Z buffer method. Remember.

  The audio data written in the RAM 253 is output to the speaker 254 connected to the image / audio control unit 202b, and audio based on the audio data is output from the speaker 254.

(2-3. Lamp control unit)
Next, the configuration of the lamp control unit 202c will be described. The lamp control unit 202c includes a CPU 261, a ROM 262, a RAM 263, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 261 executes processing for turning on the lamp and the like. The ROM 262 stores various programs necessary for executing the above processing, control data used for lamp lighting necessary for the processing, and the like. The RAM 263 functions as a work area for the CPU 261.

  The lamp control unit 202c is connected to the effect light unit (frame lamp) 116, the panel lamp 264, and the effect agent 265, and outputs data for lighting control and data for operation control. Thereby, the lamp control unit 202c functions to control the lighting of the lamps provided on the game board 101, the frame member 115, and the like, and the operation of the effect actor 265.

  In the present embodiment, the production control unit 202 is provided with a production control unit 202a, an image / sound control unit 202b, and a lamp control unit 202c as different board functions, but these are incorporated on the same printed board. May be. However, each function is independent even when they are incorporated on the same printed circuit board.

(3. Prize ball control unit)
Next, the configuration of the winning ball control unit 203 will be described. The prize ball control unit 203 includes a CPU 281, a ROM 282, a RAM 283, an input / output interface (I / O) (not shown), and the like. The CPU 281 executes a prize ball control process for controlling a prize ball to be paid out. The ROM 282 stores programs necessary for the processing. The RAM 283 functions as a work area for the CPU 281.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to a payout unit (payout drive motor) 291, a launch unit 292, a fixed position detection SW 293, a payout ball detection SW 294, a ball presence detection SW 295, and a full tank detection SW 296. .

  The prize ball control unit 203 controls the payout unit 291 to pay out the number of prize balls at the time of winning. The payout unit 291 includes a motor for paying out a predetermined number from the game ball storage unit. Specifically, the winning ball control unit 203 receives the winning game balls that have won the winning units 291 (the first starting port 105, the second starting port 106, the big winning port 109, the normal winning port 110) with respect to the payout unit 291. Control to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  In addition, the prize ball control unit 203 detects the operation of launching the game ball with respect to the launch unit 292 and controls the launch of the game ball. The launcher 292 launches a game ball for a game, and includes a sensor that detects a game operation by the player, a solenoid that launches the game ball, and the like. When the prize ball control unit 203 detects a game operation by the sensor of the launch unit 292, the prize ball control unit 203 intermittently fires a game ball by driving a solenoid or the like in response to the detected game operation, thereby playing the game area 103 of the game board 101. A game ball is sent out.

  The prize ball control unit 203 is connected to various detection units for detecting the state of the game ball to be paid out, and detects the payout state for the prize ball. These detection units include a fixed position detection SW293, a payout ball detection SW294, a ball presence detection SW295, a full tank detection SW296, and the like. For example, the prize ball control unit 203 realizes its function by a prize ball control board.

  Further, a board external information terminal board 297 is connected to the main control unit 201, and various information executed by the main control unit 201 can be output to the outside. The prize ball control unit 203 is also connected to the frame external information terminal board 298, and can output various information executed by the prize ball control unit 203 to the outside.

  The main control unit 201, the effect control unit 202, and the prize ball control unit 203 having the above-described configuration are provided on different printed boards (main control board, effect control board, and prize ball control board). For example, the prize ball control unit 203 can be provided on the same printed circuit board as the main control unit 201.

(Basic operation of pachinko machines)
An example of the basic operation of the pachinko gaming machine 100 configured as described above will be described. Control during the game is performed by the CPU 211 of the main control unit 201, and the winning situation of the game balls for each winning opening is output to the winning ball control unit 203. Then, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out the number of winning balls corresponding to the winning situation.

  In addition, every time a game ball wins at the start openings 105 and 106, a corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 displays the symbols on the image display unit 104 in a variable manner and stops them. repeat. When the big hit occurrence has been determined, the corresponding control signal is output to the effect control unit 202, and the effect control unit 202 is stopped in alignment with a predetermined symbol. At this time, control for opening the special winning opening 109 is further performed.

  The effect control unit 202 performs various effects corresponding to the selected event. Here, the events include, for example, jackpots (15 rounds probable jackpots (so-called, probable jackpots), 15 rounds regular jackpots, 2 rounds probable jackpots (so-called, suddenly), 2 rounds regular jackpots (so-called, suddenly)), Includes small hits. Here, the small hit is an event that causes the same behavior (production) as the two-round probability change big hit, although it is one of the losses.

  For example, the effect control unit 202 displays various effect displays in addition to the symbol variation display on the image display unit 104 during the reach of the jackpot occurrence period and during the reach until the jackpot occurrence, at the time of reach notice, or the like. To do. In addition, a specific drive is performed for various types of accessories, and effects such as changing the lighting state of the effect light unit 116 and the panel lamp 264 are performed.

  For example, when a big hit (15 round probability change / normal big hit) occurs, the big winning opening 109 is opened a plurality of times. Fifteen rounds are repeatedly executed with one release as one round. The period of one round is set, for example, when 10 game balls are won or for a predetermined period (for example, 30 seconds).

  At this time, the winning ball control unit 203 pays out, for example, 15 winning balls per winning game ball to the big winning opening 109. After the jackpot is over, the jackpot state is released, and if it is a 15-round probable jackpot, the game state returns to a high probability state, and if it is a 15-round normal jackpot, the game state returns to a low probability state. .

(An example of a lottery table of jackpot symbols at the time of a promising jackpot)
Next, an example of a lottery table recorded in the RAM 243 of the production control unit 202a will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 and 4 are explanatory diagrams showing an example of a lottery table of jackpot symbols at the time of probability variation jackpot. The A table 300 in FIG. 3 and the B table 400 in FIG. 4 are obtained by reversing the selection ratio 303 between the probability variation symbol and the latent symbol.

  The A table 300 in FIG. 3 and the B table 400 in FIG. 4 show the selection probabilities 302 of each jackpot symbol 301 to be selected at the probability variation jackpot. In each jackpot symbol 301, for example, “3” and “7” are probability variation symbols, and the other numbers are latent symbols. It should be noted that the latent symbol is the same as the normal symbol that is usually aligned with the jackpot. In the A table 300, the selection probabilities 302 of all jackpot symbols 301 are 1/10 (10%). Note that the selection probability 302 of the entire probability variation symbol is 2/10 (20%), and the selection probability 302 of the entire latent symbol is 8/10 (80%). That is, the selection ratio 303 between the probability variation symbol and the latent symbol is 1: 4.

  On the other hand, in the B table 400, the selection probability 302 of the jackpot symbol 301 of “3” and “7” is 16/40 (40%) for each probability variation symbol, and 1/40 (2. 5%). The selection probability 302 of the entire probability variation symbol is 32/40 (80%), and the selection probability 302 of the entire latent symbol is 8/40 (20%). That is, the selection ratio 303 between the probability variation symbol and the latent symbol is 4: 1.

  Note that the jackpot symbol 301, the selection probability 302, and the selection ratio 303 shown in the A table 300 and the B table 400 are not limited to those described here, but may be other values. Specifically, the selection ratio 303 (probability variation pattern 1: latency pattern 4) of the A table 300 is changed to the probability variation pattern 1: latency pattern 8 or the like, and the selection ratio 303 of the B table is set to be more easily generated. Probability variation 8: The latent variation 1 may be made easier to generate the probability variation symbol.

  The promotion effect that notifies that the jackpot symbol is a normal symbol and that it is a probable jackpot during the jackpot is included in the latent symbol jackpot, but not limited to this, it may be included in the probable symbol jackpot Alternatively, a selection probability for drawing a symbol for promotion effect may be included in the table separately.

(Functional configuration of production control section of pachinko machine)
Here, the functional configuration of the effect control unit 202 of the pachinko gaming machine 100 will be described. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of the effect control unit 202. In FIG. 5, the effect control unit 202 includes a setting unit 501, a change unit 502, a lottery unit 503, an acquisition unit 504, an effect unit 505, and an accumulation unit 506.

  The setting unit 501, the changing unit 502, the lottery unit 503, and the acquiring unit 504 are realized by the CPU 241 of the effect supervising unit 202a. Each function is realized by the CPU 241 executing an effect control program stored in the ROM 242. The rendering unit 505 is realized by the image / sound control unit 202b and the lamp control unit 202c. The accumulation unit 506 is realized by the ROM 242 of the production supervision unit 202a.

  The setting unit 501 sets the selection probability of each jackpot symbol of the probability variation symbol indicating the probability variation jackpot or the latent symbol indicating the latent state while being the probability variation jackpot. The selection probability of each jackpot symbol set in the setting unit 501 is, for example, the selection probability 302 shown in the A table 300 or the B table 400 (see FIGS. 3 and 4). In the present embodiment, two tables, the A table 300 and the B table 400, are used, but it is also possible to use three or more tables.

  The changing unit 502 changes the selection probability set in the setting unit 501 based on a predetermined condition at the time of probability variation big hit. Typically, the predetermined condition is a lottery history of a lottery unit 503, which will be described later, but is not limited thereto, and may be a game history such as a time zone, the number of jackpots or the number of start times. Specifically, the changing unit 502 changes the table set in the setting unit 501 from the A table 300 to the B table 400 or from the B table 400 to the A table 300. Note that the changing unit 502 may multiply the selection probability 302 in the table by a predetermined coefficient in accordance with the lottery history, not limited to changing the table.

  The acquisition unit 504 acquires a command for the probability variation jackpot from the main control unit 201. When the acquisition unit 504 acquires a probable change jackpot command, the lottery unit 503 draws a jackpot symbol at the probability change jackpot based on the selection probability changed by the change unit 502. Specifically, the lottery unit 503 uses the A table 300 or the B table 400 changed by the changing unit 502 to select either the probability variation symbol or the latent symbol.

  The production unit 505 performs a mode production according to the lottery result of the lottery unit 503. Specifically, when the probability variation symbol is selected by lottery of the lottery unit 503, the rendering unit 505 performs a jackpot rendering according to the probability variation symbol, and performs the probability variation mode after the jackpot. On the other hand, when the latent symbol is selected by lottery of the lottery unit 503, the rendering unit 505 performs a jackpot rendering according to the latent symbol (normal symbol) and performs a latent mode rendering after the jackpot.

  The production in the latent mode is usually the same as the production in the short time mode after the big hit, and after the big hit, the mode is shifted to the short time mode. In the normal mode, for example, the time-saving mode ends when the number of time-saving games of 100 times is exhausted. However, in the case of the latent mode, the time-saving mode does not end even if 100 time-saving games are consumed. .

  The accumulation unit 506 accumulates the lottery history of the lottery unit 503. In this case, based on the lottery history accumulated in the accumulation unit 506, the changing unit 502 changes the selection probability of the jackpot symbol set in the setting unit 501 at the time of subsequent probability variation big hit.

  Specifically, the change unit 502, when one jackpot symbol is selected continuously for a predetermined number of times (for example, 5 times), the subsequent jackpot is continuously repeated for a predetermined number of times (5 times) at the time of the probable big hit. Increase the symbol selection probability. When the probability variation symbol appears five times using the A table 300, the selection ratio 303 (probability variation symbol 1: latent symbol 4) of the A table 300 is changed to the probability variation symbol 1: latent symbol 8 and the like. It may be easy to generate.

  In addition, the change unit 502 selects the other jackpot symbol at the time of the probability variation jackpot when one jackpot symbol appears at a predetermined appearance ratio based on the lottery history accumulated in the accumulation unit 506. You may make it raise a probability. For example, when the latent symbol appears four times during the five probability variation big hits, the changing unit 502 may use the B table 400 to increase the probability of selecting the probability variation symbol in the subsequent lottery. In this case as well, the changing unit 502 may change the selection probability 302 in the table according to the lottery history, not limited to changing the table.

(Processing procedure of the main control unit)
Next, the contents of the processing procedure of the main control unit 201 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the timer interrupt processing executed by the main control unit. The timer interruption process interrupts the main control process executed by the main control unit 201 every predetermined period (for example, 4 ms) during the power supply period. First, a random number update process is performed (step S601), and a switch process at the time of starting port winning is performed (step S602). Thereafter, the symbol processing is performed (step S603), and the electric accessory processing for controlling the operation of various electric accessories (for example, the electric tulip, the big prize opening, the movable accessory) provided in the pachinko gaming machine 100 is performed (step S604). ), A prize ball process is performed (step S605), and these output processes are performed (step S606).

  In the switch process in step S602, each time the first start port SW221 and the second start port SW222 provided in the first start port 105 and the second start port 106 detect a game ball, a predetermined number of holdings (for example, the above-described normal number A first start port SW process or a second start port SW process is performed to obtain a random number for each number of holds with an upper limit of 4 balls of holding lamps provided for each of the symbols and special symbols. In step S603, special symbol processing and normal symbol processing are performed.

  In the electric accessory processing in step S604, when the acquired random number is a numerical value corresponding to the jackpot, it is determined to be a jackpot, and as described above, the jackpot solenoid 232 provided in the jackpot 109 is opened a predetermined number of times. Perform the process to be performed. The electric accessory process in step S604 includes an opening / closing process for the special winning opening 109, an electric tulip control process for opening / closing the second start opening 106, and the like. The big winning opening 109 is controlled to be opened and closed by each big hit (15 round probability variation / normal big hit), small hit, and the like.

(Special symbol processing)
FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the special symbol processing. This special symbol process is the process content included in step S603 of FIG. If the special symbol process is a big hit state (step S701: Yes), the special symbol process is terminated without changing the special symbol. If it is not a big hit state (step S701: No), it is determined whether the symbol is changing (step S702), and if not changing (step S702: No), the game ball won at the second starting port 106 is held. It is determined whether there is at least one number U2 (step S703). If the number of holdings U2 is one or more (step S703: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one holding number U2 by one is set as a new holding number (step S704), and the second jackpot determination process is performed (step S705). This second jackpot determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 8 as a jackpot determination process. Based on the random number acquired in the second start-up SW process, whether or not the jackpot is a jackpot, or if it is a jackpot No is selected.

  On the other hand, in step S703, if there is no hold number U2 (U2 = 0) (step S703: No), it is determined whether there is at least one hold number U1 of game balls won in the first starting port 105 (step S706). ). If there is no pending number (U1 = 0) (step S706: No), the process ends without changing the symbol.

  If the number of holdings U1 is 1 or more (step S706: Yes), a value obtained by subtracting one holding number U1 by one is set as a new holding number (step S707), and the first jackpot determination process is performed (step S708). This first jackpot determination process will be described later with reference to FIG. 8 as a jackpot determination process. Based on the random number acquired in the first start port SW process, whether or not the jackpot is a big hit No is selected.

  After performing the second jackpot determination process in step S705 or the first jackpot determination process in step S708, a variation pattern selection process is performed (step S709). In this variation pattern selection process, each variation pattern such as a jackpot or reach is selected according to the determination result of the jackpot determination process. Next, a variation start command is set in the RAM 213 (step S710), and the symbol variation display is started (step S711). Then, measurement is started after the variation time during which the symbol is varied, and the measurement is terminated (step S712).

  In step S702, if the symbol is changing (step S702: Yes), it is then determined whether the changing time has ended (step S713). If the fluctuation time has not ended (step S713: No), the process ends. If the variation time has ended (step S713: Yes), a symbol variation stop command is set (step S714), and the symbol variation is terminated (step S715). At this time, the symbol variation time is reset (step S716), a predetermined stop process is performed (step S717), and the process ends. The stop process will be described later with reference to FIG.

(Big hit judgment processing)
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the jackpot determination process. This jackpot determination process shows the second jackpot determination process in step S705 of FIG. 7 or the first jackpot determination process in step S708.

  In FIG. 8, the jackpot determination process determines whether or not the random number acquired in the first start port SW process or the second start port SW process matches the jackpot value (step S801). Is determined (step S802). When it is determined that it is a big hit (step S802: Yes), it is determined whether or not it is a probable big hit (step S803).

  If it is determined that the probability variation jackpot (step S803: Yes), the probability variation jackpot is set (step S804), and the process proceeds to step S709 (see FIG. 7). When it is determined that it is not a promising big hit (step S803: No), a normal big hit is set (step S805), and the process proceeds to step S709. In step S802, when it is determined that it is not a big hit (step S802: No), a deviation is set (step S806), and the process proceeds to step S709.

(Processing during stoppage)
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the processing contents of the stopping process. This stopping process is the process shown in step S717 of FIG. If the stopped symbol is not a jackpot symbol in the stopped processing (step S901: No), it is determined whether or not the hourly count value J of the hourly time counter is “0” (step S902). When the time reduction count value J is “0” (step S902: Yes), the process returns to the main process.

  If the hour / hour count value J of the hour / hour counter is not “0” (step S902: No), “1” is subtracted from the hour / hour count value J (step S903). Thereafter, if the time reduction count value J is “0” again (step S904: Yes), the gaming state is set to the normal gaming state (step S905), and the process returns to the main process. If the time reduction count value J is not “0” (step S904: No), the process returns to the main process without setting the normal gaming state.

  In step S901, when the stopped symbol is a jackpot symbol (step S901: Yes), it is determined based on the determination result of the jackpot determination process (see FIG. 8) whether or not it is a probable variation jackpot (step S906). When it is a probable big hit (step S906: Yes), it is determined whether or not the stopped symbol is a probable symbol (step S907). If it is a probability variation symbol (step S907: Yes), the probability variation state is set as the gaming state after the jackpot (step S908), and the jackpot start command is set (step S909). Thereafter, the jackpot is started (step S910), and the process returns to the main process.

  In step S907, if it is not a probability variation symbol (step S907: No), that is, if it is a latent symbol (normal symbol) indicating a latent probability variation state, the latent probability variation state is set as the gaming state after the jackpot (step S911), The process proceeds to step S909. If it is determined in step S906 that it is not a probable big hit (step S906: No), the normal gaming state is set as the gaming state after the big hit (step S912). Then, “100” is set to the hour / minute count value J of the hour / hour counter (step S913), and the process proceeds to step S909.

(Processing procedure of production control unit)
Next, the contents of the processing procedure of the effect control unit 202 will be described. Processing contents of the effect display process executed by the effect control unit 202 will be described. The effect display process is performed at a predetermined interval (for example, 4 ms) with respect to the main effect process (detailed description is omitted) that is continuously executed by the effect control unit 202a of the effect control unit 202 while the effect control unit 202 is activated. This is a process of executing an interrupt every time. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the effect display process performed by the effect supervising unit 202a.

  In the effect display process, first, it is determined whether an effect is being performed (step S1001). If the effect is not being performed (step S1001: No), it is determined whether a change start command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1002). When the change start command has not been received (step S1002: No), the processing is ended as it is. When a change start command is received (step S1002: Yes), a stop symbol selection process is performed (step S1003). The details of the stop symbol selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  Thereafter, based on the change start command, an effect pattern selection process for selecting the type of effect to be executed is executed (step S1004). The effect pattern selection process is a process of selecting one of a plurality of kinds of effects prepared in advance. Specifically, the change start command includes information indicating the change time of the special symbol, and in the effect pattern selection process, an effect having the same reproduction time as the change time is selected. As a result, the effect symbol can be variably displayed in accordance with the variation display of the special symbol, and the effect symbol can be stopped and displayed in accordance with the stop display of the special symbol.

  After execution of the effect pattern selection process, a background selection process to be the background of the symbol is executed (step S1005). Details of the background selection process will be described later with reference to FIG. After executing the background selection process in step S1005, the effect control unit 202 starts the effect using the effect pattern selected in step S1004 and the background image selected in step S1005 (step S1006). Specifically, the effect supervising unit 202a outputs the information indicating the selected effect pattern and the information indicating the selected background image to the image / sound control unit 202b and starts the effect. After the production is started in step S1006, the process is terminated.

  If the effect is being produced in step S1001 (step S1001: Yes), it is determined whether a change stop command has been received from the main control unit 201 (step S1007). When the change stop command is received (step S1007: Yes), the effect is ended (step S1008). Specifically, the production supervision unit 202a outputs an instruction to the image / sound control unit 202b so as to stop and display the combination of the production symbols selected before the production starts, and the production is finished. After this, if the jackpot is large (step S1009: Yes), the jackpot effect is started (step S1010), and the process is terminated. Note that the jackpot that has started the production ends when a predetermined jackpot end command is received.

  In step S1007, when the change stop command is not received (step S1007: No), the processing is ended as it is. In step S1009, if it is not a big hit (step S1009: No), the process is terminated as it is.

(Stop symbol selection process)
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing stop symbol selection processing. This stop symbol selection process is the process shown in step S1003 of FIG. In the stop symbol selection process, first, based on the change start command, it is determined whether or not it is a probable big hit (step S1101). If it is a probable big hit (step S1101: Yes), table selection processing is executed (step S1102). The table selection process will be described later with reference to FIG.

  After executing the table selection process, a symbol lottery in probability variation jackpot is performed (step S1103), and it is determined whether or not the selected jackpot symbol is a probability variation symbol (step S1104). In the initial state, for example, the flag of the B table 400 is OFF, and a lottery using the A table 300 (see FIG. 3) is performed. If the symbol is a probable variation (step S1104: Yes), “1” is added to the probability variation symbol selection continuation count K (step S1105), and the latent symbol selection continuation count S is set to “0” (step S1106).

  Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the probability variation symbol selection continuation count K is “5” (step S1107). When the probability variation symbol selection continuation count K is “5” (step S1107: Yes), the flag of the B table 400 (see FIG. 4) is turned ON (step S1108). Then, the probability variation symbol is set (step S1109), and the process proceeds to step S1004 (see FIG. 10). In step S1107, when the probability variation symbol selection continuation count K is not “5” (step S1107: No), the process proceeds to step S1109.

  On the other hand, in step S1104, if it is not a probability variation symbol (step S1104: No), that is, if it is a latent symbol (ordinary symbol), “1” is added to the latent symbol selection continuation number S (step S1110). The symbol selection continuation count K is set to “0” (step S1111). Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the latent symbol selection continuation count S is “5” (step S1112).

  When the latent symbol selection continuation count S is “5” (step S1112: Yes), the flag of the B table 400 is turned OFF (step S1113). Then, the latent effect flag is turned on (step S1114). Although details will be described later with reference to FIG. 13, the information of the latent effect flag is used for the background selection process. Thereafter, the latent symbol is set (step S1115), and the process proceeds to step S1004. In step S1112, if the latent symbol selection continuation count S is not “5” (step S1112: No), the process proceeds to step S1114.

  In step S1101, if it is not a probable big hit (step S1101: No), it is determined whether or not it is a normal big win (step S1116). When it is a normal jackpot (step S1116: Yes), a symbol lottery for a normal jackpot is performed (step S1117), a normal symbol is set (step S1118), and the process proceeds to step S1004. In step S1116, if it is not a normal big hit (step S1116: No), a missing symbol lottery is performed (step S1119), a missing symbol is set (step S1120), and the process proceeds to step S1004.

(Table selection process)
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the table selection process. This table selection process is the process shown in step S1102 of FIG. In the table selection process, first, it is determined whether or not the flag of the B table 400 is ON (step S1201). When the flag of the B table 400 is ON (step S1201: Yes), the B table 400 is set (step S1202), and the process proceeds to step S1103. On the other hand, when the flag of the B table 400 is OFF (step S1201: No), the A table 300 (see FIG. 3) is set (step S1203), and the process proceeds to step S1103.

(Background selection process)
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the background selection process. This background selection process is the process shown in step S1005 of FIG. In the background selection process, first, based on the change start command, it is determined whether or not a certain change state is present (step S1301). When it is determined that the state is a certain change state (step S1301: Yes), it is determined whether or not the latent effect flag is ON (step S1302). When the latent effect flag is OFF (step S1302: No), the probability variation background is set (step S1303), and the process proceeds to step S1006.

  If it is determined in step S1301 that the current state is not the probability variation state (step S1301: No), it is determined whether or not the time-short state is present (step S1304). If it is in the time-short state (step S1304: Yes), the time-short background is set (step S1305), and the process proceeds to step S1006. In step S1302, if the latent effect flag is ON (step S1302: Yes), the process proceeds to step S1305, and the time-short background is set. If it is determined in step S1304 that the time is not short (step S1304: No), the normal background is set (step S1306), and the process proceeds to step S1006.

(Example of lottery history)
Next, an example of a lottery history of a certain table will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a lottery history of a certain table. In FIG. 14, a lottery history 1400 shows the number of certainty jackpots on the day and jackpot symbols. For example, when the probability variation big hit count is 1 to 4, the A table 300 is set as an initial state, and the latent symbol and the probability variation symbol are selected every two times.

  As indicated by reference numeral 1401, the probability variation jackpot number is selected from the latent symbols for 5 to 9 consecutive times. At this time, the A table 300 is set. As described above, when the latent symbol is selected five times in succession, the setting is changed from the A table 300 to the B table 400.

  In the reference numeral 1402, the probability variation symbol is selected five times in succession up to 10 to 14 probability variation big hits. At this time, the B table 400 is used because the table is changed. Thus, when the probability variation symbol is selected five times in succession, the setting is changed from the B table 400 to the A table 300. Note that the A table 300 is set when the probability variation number of hits is 15 or more.

  In this way, the selection probability of one symbol is raised in advance so that one symbol can be easily selected, and when one symbol is selected continuously, the other symbol is easily selected so that the other symbol can be easily selected. Since the selection probability is increased, it is possible to make waves in the game. Therefore, the player can enjoy the game by judging the wave.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, at the time of probability variation jackpot, the selection probability of probability variation symbol jackpot or latent symbol jackpot is changed based on predetermined conditions such as game history, lottery history, time zone, etc. Can do. Therefore, it is possible to effectively give the player a sense of security, anxiety, and expectation at the time of the probability variation jackpot, and it is possible to enhance the interest of the game at the time of probability jackpot.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the lottery history is accumulated, and the selection probability of the jackpot symbol is changed based on the accumulated lottery history at the subsequent probability variation big hit. Specifically, when one jackpot symbol is selected five times in succession, the probability of the other jackpot symbol is increased until the other jackpot symbol is drawn lottery five times in succession at the subsequent probability variation jackpot. did. Therefore, by giving bias to one mode transition and intentionally creating a wave of the game, the player can feel the flow of the game and can enjoy the game.

  In the present embodiment, when changing the selection probability, the number of consecutive times is set to five. However, for example, by changing the number of consecutive times (for example, 1, 2, etc.), the mode transition is performed. It is possible to prevent the bias. Thereby, the player can enjoy which symbol is a big hit at each probability change big hit. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the fun of the game at the time of the probable big hit.

  In addition, not only when one jackpot symbol has been selected continuously for a predetermined number of times, but when one jackpot symbol has appeared at a predetermined appearance ratio, the other jackpot symbol will be You may make it raise selection probability. Specifically, when one jackpot symbol is selected four times in the past five lotteries, the selection probability of the other jackpot symbol may be increased. Even in this way, by making one mode transition biased and intentionally creating a wave of the game, the player can feel the flow of the game and can enjoy the game.

It is a front view which shows an example of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the internal structure of the control part of the pachinko game machine concerning embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the lottery table of the jackpot symbol at the time of probability variation jackpot. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the lottery table of the jackpot symbol at the time of probability variation jackpot. It is a block diagram showing a functional configuration of an effect control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the timer interruption process which a main control part performs. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of a special symbol process. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of jackpot determination processing. It is a flowchart which shows the processing content of the process during a stop. It is a flowchart which shows the process sequence of the effect display process which an effect supervision part performs. It is a flowchart which shows a stop symbol selection process. It is a flowchart which shows a table selection process. It is a flowchart which shows a background selection process. It is explanatory drawing which showed an example of the lottery log | history of a certain stand.

Explanation of symbols

100 Pachinko machine 202 Production control unit (production control board)
202a Production control unit 202b Image / sound control unit (production unit)
202c Lamp control unit (production means)
241 CPU (setting means, changing means, lottery means)
242 ROM (storage means)
300 A table 400 B table 501 Setting section (setting means)
502 Change unit (change means)
503 lottery section (lottery means)
504 Acquisition unit 505 Production unit (production means)
506 Accumulation unit (accumulation means)
1400 Lottery history

Claims (2)

Jackpot determining means for determining whether or not to play a jackpot game when the start condition is satisfied;
A symbol display control means for stopping and displaying a determination symbol indicating a determination result by the jackpot determination means after the symbols are variably displayed on a predetermined symbol display means based on the determination result by the jackpot determination means;
If it is determined to perform the big hit game by the jackpot determining means, a jackpot execution means for performing jackpot gaming,
Probability is determined to perform the bonus game by the jackpot determining means, for controlling the game in either probability variation gaming state is set to the high probability than the normal game state or the normal probability is set to the normal probability Gaming state control means;
A game effect controlled by the game display control means, a game effect controlled by the game status control means, a game effect control by the game display control means, a game effect control by the game display control means Production control means for performing production in a mode according to the state,
With
The production control means includes
When the determination result by the jackpot determining means is a normal jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot game is the normal gaming state, an uncertain change symbol indicating the normal jackpot as an effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in the symbol effect On the other hand, if the determination result by the jackpot determination means is a probability change jackpot in which the gaming state after the jackpot game is the probability variation game state, the probability variation jackpot as the effect symbol to be stopped and displayed in the symbol effect A selection means for selecting one of the probability variation design and the non-probability variation design,
When the probability variation symbol selected by the selection unit is stopped and displayed, the jackpot effect corresponding to the probability variation symbol is performed during the jackpot game and the probability variation game state controlled after the jackpot game is controlled On the other hand, when the non-probable variation selected by the selection means is stopped and displayed, the jackpot directing according to the non-probable variation is performed during execution of the jackpot game. Production means for producing a latent mode for concealing the game state from the player in the probability variation game state or the normal game state controlled after execution;
Have
The selection means includes
When the determination result by the jackpot determination means is the probability variation jackpot, based on the selection history of the probability variation symbol and the non-probability variation symbol selected when the probability variation jackpot is determined in the past, the probability variation symbol and the A gaming machine, wherein one of the non-probable symbols is selected. Said selecting means, either a case of continuously selected a predetermined number of times, directing the other to lower the probability of choosing the one performance symbols in the selection of performance symbols of said probability variation pattern and said non-probability variation pattern in the past The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein an effect symbol is selected by increasing a symbol selection probability .

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