JP7013013B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

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

Conventionally, as an example of a pachinko machine, there is a pachinko machine that normally hits the left side and changes to the so-called right side when a big hit state or a probable change state occurs (for example, Patent Document 1). ).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2011-156082

However, the above-mentioned gaming machine has a problem that it is difficult for beginners and the like who have little experience in playing to play.

Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and is intended to provide a gaming machine that is easy for beginners and the like to play by instructing what kind of gaming should be performed at present.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention varies / definitely displays and displays various winning means by which the game ball can win in the game area where the game ball flows down. While the display means for executing the display effect of the above is provided, the control means for detecting the winning of the game ball to the winning means and controlling the operation of the display means is provided. Based on the winning detection of the game ball to the winning means, at least the definite display mode of the symbol and the variation time of the symbol in the display means are determined, and the detailed variation pattern according to the determined variation time is followed. After changing the symbol, the symbol is definitely displayed in the determined definite display mode, and when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied, the gaming machine causes a specific state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. The game ball can flow down on both the left and right sides of the display means, and the first prize-winning means as the prize-winning means is the display means at a position where the game ball can be won by flowing down the left side of the display means. A second winning means is provided as the winning means at a position where the winning of the game ball can be aimed by flowing down the right side, and the second winning means is provided with a movable portion that opens and closes, and the control means. Causes a gaming state in which the movable portion is easier to open than the normal state as the specific state, and further, the control means stores the special fluctuation time as the fluctuation time and the special fluctuation time. As the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the above, a special detailed variation pattern including an instruction display instructing the player to cause the game ball to flow down the left side of the display means is stored, and the control means is in the normal state. When the winning of the game ball to the second winning means is detected, the display operation on the display means is controlled according to the special detailed variation pattern.
Further, in order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 2 of the present invention fluctuates / confirms the winning means by which the gaming ball can win and the symbol in the gaming area where the gaming ball flows down. While the display means for executing various display effects is provided, the control means for detecting the winning of the game ball to the winning means and controlling the operation of the display means is provided. Determines at least the definite display mode of the symbol and the variation time of the symbol on the display means based on the detection of the winning of the game ball to the winning means, and sets the detailed variation pattern according to the determined variation time. Following the change of the symbol, the symbol is definitely displayed in the determined definite display mode, and when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied, a specific state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state is generated by the gaming machine. Therefore, the game ball can flow down on both the left and right sides of the display means, and the first winning means as the winning means is displayed at a position where the game ball can be won by flowing down the left side of the display means. A second winning means is provided as the winning means at a position where the right side of the means can be flowed down to aim at winning a game ball, and the second winning means is provided with a movable portion that opens and closes. The control means causes a gaming state in which the movable portion is easier to open than the normal state as the specific state, and further, the control means stores the special fluctuation time as the fluctuation time and the special. As the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the variation time, a special detailed variation pattern including an instruction display instructing the player to cause the game ball to flow down the right side of the display means is stored, and the control means is described as described above. When the winning of the game ball to the first winning means is detected in a specific state, the display operation on the display means is controlled according to the special detailed variation pattern.

According to the present invention, the control means stores the special fluctuation time as the fluctuation time, and instructs the player to let the game ball flow down the left side of the display means as a detailed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the special fluctuation time. A special detailed variation pattern (claim 1) including an instruction display for instructing the player to flow the game ball to the right side of the display means is stored in the special detailed variation pattern (claim 2). Has been done. Then, when the winning of the game ball to the second winning means is detected in the normal state (claim 1) or the winning of the game ball to the first winning means is detected in the specific state (claim 2), it is special. The display operation of the display means is controlled according to the detailed fluctuation pattern. Therefore, for example, even a beginner who has little experience in playing can know what kind of game should be played at present, so that the interest of the player is not impaired.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the rear side. It is a block diagram which showed the control mechanism of a pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of d counter and the definite display mode of a special symbol. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of an e-counter and a basic fluctuation pattern at the time of winning a prize in a lottery winning opening. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the numerical value of an e-counter and a basic fluctuation pattern at the time of winning a prize in a movable prize-winning apparatus. It is explanatory drawing which showed the correspondence between the basic fluctuation pattern and the detailed fluctuation pattern.

Hereinafter, the pachinko machine according to the embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Overall explanation of pachinko machines)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the front side. FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the game board 2 from the front side. FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the rear surface side.
The pachinko machine 1 is a machine that drives a game ball into a game area 16 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 and causes the game to flow down in the game area 16, and the game board 2 functions as a support. It is installed on the upper part of the front surface of the frame 3 via a middle frame 5 which is a metal frame member. Further, in front of the game board 2, a front door 4 that supports a glass plate is attached to the machine frame 3 so as to be able to open one side with the left end edge as an axis, and is closed by the front door 4. The space in front of the board 2 is defined as the game area 16.

The game area 16 is surrounded by an outer rail 23, an inner rail 24, etc. arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is placed between the two rails 23 and 24 on the left side of the game area 16. It is a launch passage 13 for driving into the game area 16. Further, a display device 6 provided with display units 6a and 6a for displaying decorative symbols consisting of numbers "0" to "9" and various messages is installed at a position near the upper side of the game area 16. Has been done. Further, from the center to the lower part of the game area 16 below the display device 6, the entrances 51 and 51 into which the game balls enter, the blade members 52 that open and close each entrance 51, and the game balls entering from the entrances 51 and 51. A game ball flow path 54, 54 extending downward while branching from the downstream end of the merging flow path 53, 53, the merging flow path 53, 53, a plurality of electric devices for distributing the game ball to various branch paths, various types. The first big prize is provided with a stage 55 where the game ball finally reaches while being distributed to the branch road, a special area 56 provided on the front side of the stage 55 through which the game ball can pass, and out openings 57, 57, etc. The device 26 is installed.

Further, on the left side of the display device 6 and the first large winning device 26, a lottery winning opening 19 in which a game ball can flow down and a game ball can be won, and a plurality of ordinary winning openings 84, 84, etc. are installed. A left-handed space SL is formed, and by flowing down the left-handed space SL, it is possible to aim for a prize of a game ball to the lottery winning opening 19. On the other hand, a right-handed space SR is also formed on the right side of the display device 6 and the first prize-winning device 26 so that the game ball can flow down. The right-handed space SR is opened due to the passage of a gate member 20 through which the game ball can pass, a movable winning device 17 having a movable piece (movable part) that opens and closes, and a special area 56 of the game ball. Two major winning devices 18 and a normal winning opening 84 are installed. Then, by letting the right-handed space SR flow down, the gate member 20 can be passed through, the movable winning device 17 that is open can be won, and the second major winning device 18 that has been opened can be won. You can do it.

A large number of game nails are planted in the left-handed space SL and the right-handed space SR. Further, the winning of the game ball to the first large winning device 26 can be aimed at with almost the same probability regardless of whether the left-handed space SL or the right-handed space SR is flowed down. Further, at the lowermost end of the game area 16, a discharge port 58 for discharging the game ball that has reached the position to the outside of the game area 16 is provided. In addition, a special symbol display unit 83 that can display the first special symbol and the second special symbol separately is provided in the lower right portion of the game board 2 outside the game area 16.

Further, on the front side of the machine frame 3 and below the game board 2, the supply plate 7 for storing the game balls supplied to the launching device 10 and the game balls overflowing from the supply plate 7 are stored. The storage plate 8 is attached, and the supply plate 7 can be opened to one side with respect to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the front door 4, and the storage plate 8 with the opening of the middle frame 5. Further, on the right side of the storage plate 8, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 and adjusting the driving strength of the game ball into the game area 16 is rotatably installed. In addition, a game button 25 that can be arbitrarily pushed and operated by the player is provided in front of the supply plate 7.
Further, on the upper part of the front door 4, a pair of speakers 14 and 14 for sounding sound effects, various messages and the like are provided, respectively. In addition, lamp members 15, 15 ... With a plurality of LEDs that light or blink according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 are provided on the left and right sides of the front door 4.

On the other hand, on the rear surface side of the machine frame 3, there are a storage tank 11 for storing game balls to be rented or paid out as prize balls to the supply plate 7, a payout device 12 connected to the storage tank 11, and a payout device 12. A payout control device 28 for controlling the payout operation, a power supply device 29 for supplying a power supply voltage to each control board, device / member, and the like are installed. Further, reference numeral 21 denotes a center cover formed in the shape of a cover made of synthetic resin, and inside the center cover 21, a main control for executing a main control related to a game (for example, a so-called big hit lottery) is executed. Device 30 (shown in FIG. 4), display control device 61 (shown in FIG. 4) for controlling display operation in display device 6, and light emission control device 62 (in FIG. 4) for controlling lighting / blinking operation of lamp member 15. (Shown), a sound control device 63 (shown in FIG. 4) that controls the sound operation from the speaker 14, and a sub control device 40 (FIG. 4) that integrally controls the operation of the display control device 61, the sound control device 63, and the like. ) Etc. are installed. Reference numeral 22 is a plug for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to the transformer, and 27 is a ground.

Next, the control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1.
The main control device 30 includes a main CPU 32 that controls the operation of various members such as the first prize-winning device 26 as well as execution of various lottery as described later, a storage means 33 such as ROM and RAM, a timer 34, and an interface. The main control board 31 on which the 35 and the like are mounted is built-in. Then, the main control board 31 has a lottery winning opening 19, a gate member 20, a movable winning device 17, a first big winning device 26, a second big winning device 18, a special symbol display unit 83, etc. via the interface 35. Is connected to. Further, the main control board 31 is also electrically connected to the sub integrated board 41 built in the sub control device 40. Although omitted in FIG. 4, the main control board 31 is also connected to the payout control device 28, the power supply device 29, the ordinary winning opening 84, and the like via the interface 35.

The storage means 33 includes an a counter used for a lottery for whether or not to open the movable winning device 17, a c counter used for an open lottery for the first large winning device 26, and a first special symbol in the special symbol display unit 83. It has a built-in counter such as a d-counter that determines the definite display mode of the second special symbol, and an e-counter (random number for determining fluctuation time information) that mainly determines the basic fluctuation pattern that is the fluctuation time of the special symbol. There is. Each counter is a loop counter that counts loops while adding 1 each in a very short time (for example, 1 interruption 2.000 ms) between predetermined numerical values according to a predetermined rule from the time when the power is turned on. The acquisition of the used numerical value can be regarded as the acquisition of the numerical value from the random number. The a counter is between 0 and 100 (101 ways), the c counter is between 0 and 1 (2 ways), the d counter is between 0 and 9 (10 ways), and the e counter is between 0 and 9. Loop count is performed between (10 ways). Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from the a counter triggered by the passage detection of the gate member 20 of the game ball, and c. Obtain one numerical value from each of the counter, the d counter, and the e counter (execute an open lottery). In this embodiment, all the values of the c counter are set as small hit values.

Further, the storage means 33 includes a definite display mode determination table (shown in FIG. 5) in which the numerical value of the d counter is associated with the first special symbol and the second special symbol to be definitely displayed on the special symbol display unit 83, and d. A definite display mode determination table (not shown) that associates the numerical value of the counter with the second special symbol that is definitely displayed on the special symbol display unit 83, and the numerical value and basic variation of the e-counter as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7. A basic fluctuation pattern determination table or the like associated with the pattern is stored. This basic fluctuation pattern mainly defines the fluctuation time (time from the start of fluctuation to the final display) of the special symbol.

On the other hand, the sub-control device 40 includes a sub-integrated board 41 on which a sub-integrated CPU 42, a storage means 43, a timer 44, an interface 45, and the like are mounted. The sub-integrated board 41 is electrically connected to the main control board 31 via the interface 45, and is also electrically connected to the display control device 61, the light emission control device 62, and the sound control device 63. Then, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives a signal related to the open lottery (various commands and the like as described later) from the main control board 31, the sub-integrated CPU 42 controls each control device according to the content thereof, and operates the speaker 14 and the lamp member 15. And the display operation in the display device 6.

Further, the storage means 43 has a symbol storage area (not shown) for storing the decorative symbol to be displayed on the display device 6, a detailed variable display mode of the decorative symbol on the display device 6, and a predetermined character on the display device 6. A fluctuation pattern storage area (not shown) that stores a plurality of detailed fluctuation patterns consisting of moving character effects and the like is provided. Then, those detailed fluctuation patterns are stored in association with the basic fluctuation pattern determined by the main control board 31 (shown in FIG. 8).

Hereinafter, the basic game operation in the pachinko machine 1 will be briefly described.
First, in the pachinko machine 1, when a game ball wins a lottery winning opening 19 or a movable winning device 17, the winning is detected by the main CPU 32. Then, the main CPU 32 pays out a predetermined number (for example, 3) of game balls as prize balls, and at the timing of winning detection, acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, d counter, and e counter, and stores the storage means 33. Temporarily memorize. However, the timing at which the numerical value is acquired from the random number (which can be said to be the timing at which the acquired numerical value is temporarily stored) is a small hit that opens the first large winning device 26 during the variable display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 83. When the state is occurring or the jackpot state in which the second big winning device 18 is intermittently opened is occurring, the storage means without referring to the numerical values acquired from the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter. Delete from 33. On the other hand, if the timing of acquiring the numerical value from the random number is not in the fluctuation display of the special symbol, in the small hit state, or in the big hit state, the numerical value acquired from the c counter among the numerical values acquired this time is the small hit numerical value. Along with confirming that there is (confirmation that the result of the open lottery is a "small hit"), it is based on the numerical value acquired from the d counter and which of the lottery winning opening 19 and the movable winning device 17 is won. Determine the definite display mode of the special symbol. Further, the basic fluctuation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter is read out (that is, the basic fluctuation pattern including the fluctuation time of the symbol is determined).

After that, the main CPU 32 determines which of the lottery winning opening 19 and the movable winning device 17 is associated with the winning, the result of the open lottery (which is a "small hit"), the definite display mode of the special symbol, and A start command including information indicating the type of the read basic fluctuation pattern is created, and the start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42. Further, in the special symbol display unit 83, the first special symbol is changed in a predetermined manner when the prize is won in the lottery winning opening 19, and the second special symbol is changed in the case where the prize is won in the movable winning device 17. At the same time, the timer 34 starts timing. Then, when the fluctuation time of the symbol corresponding to the read basic fluctuation pattern elapses, the numerical value acquired from the d counter based on the result of the open lottery and the winning prize in either the lottery winning opening 19 or the movable winning device 17. The corresponding special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the confirmed display mode based on whether or not it is, and the stop command including the stop signal is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42. The numerical value acquired from the random number temporarily stored in the storage means 33 is erased with the definite display of the special symbol related to the acquisition of the numerical value from the random number.

Further, regarding the final display of the special symbol, if the main CPU 32 is a "small hit" based on the winning of the lottery winning opening 19, and the numerical value acquired from the d counter is "0", the first special symbol Is confirmed and displayed in "7" (first special confirmed display mode). Further, if it is a "small hit" based on the winning of the lottery winning opening 19, and the numerical value acquired from the d counter is any of "1" to "9", the first special symbol is "3" ( The second special definite display mode) is used for definite display. In addition, if it is a "small hit" based on the winning of the movable winning device 17, the second special symbol is "7" (first special confirmed display mode) regardless of the numerical value acquired from the d counter. Confirm with. Then, after the confirmation display, the start demo that notifies the start of the small hit state and the opening of the first large winning device 26 (specifically, the blade members 52 and 52 are opened only once for a predetermined time). Causes a small hit state.

Further, when the game ball that has entered the first special winning device 26 that has opened due to the occurrence of the small hit state passes through the special area 56, the main CPU 32 sends a big hit confirmation command to the sub-integrated CPU 42, and the sub control device 40. Under the control of the display device 6, the display device 6 executes a jackpot effect as described later. In addition, after executing the jackpot effect, a jackpot start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42, and a jackpot state consisting of an intermittent opening of the second jackpot device 18 for a predetermined number of times and an end demo notifying the end of the jackpot state is displayed. Raise it. At this time, it was caused by the small hit state caused by the definite display of the first special symbol with "7", or by the definite display of the second special symbol with "7". In the small hit state, as the special region 56 passes, the first big hit state in which the second big prize device 18 is intermittently opened 10 times is generated. On the other hand, in the small hit state caused by the definite display of the first special symbol with "3", the second large prize device 18 is intermittently displayed only twice as the special area 56 passes. Causes a second jackpot state that does not open. However, regardless of which jackpot state, when a game ball wins in the opened second prize winning device 18, more game balls (for example, 10) are won compared to the case where the lottery winning opening 19 or the movable winning device 17 is won. Pieces) will be paid out as prize balls. The game ball that has entered the first large winning device 26 that has opened due to the occurrence of the small hit state but has not passed through the special area 56 is discharged from the out port 57. When the game ball is ejected from the out port 57, the jackpot state as described above does not occur.

In addition, after the end of the first jackpot state, the main CPU 32 is movable as well as the average value of the fluctuation time of the second special symbol is shortened until the number of confirmed display times of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number (for example, 10 times). A support state (specific state) in which the game ball is easily won in the movable winning device 17 by setting at least one of the winning device 17 being likely to be in the open state and the movable winning device 17 being in the open state for a long period of time. ). Therefore, the small hit state caused by the definite display of the first special symbol with "7" or the small hit state caused by the definite display of the second special symbol with "7". The specific condition is satisfied that the game ball passes through the special area 56 in the hit state. Then, after the end of the first big hit state, the movable winning device 17 is opened when the fixed display number of the special symbol reaches a predetermined number of times without causing either the first big hit state or the second big hit state again. Return to the normal state at the beginning of the difficult game. After the end of the second big hit state, the normal state is restored without causing the support state. Further, as described above, in the first jackpot state, the number of times the second jackpot winning device 18 is opened is larger than in the second jackpot state, and a support state is generated after the opening of the second jackpot state, which is more advantageous for the player. It can be said that.

Further, the main CPU 32 also controls the opening / closing operation of the movable winning device 17, and when the game ball passes through the gate member 20, the passage is detected by the main CPU 32. Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from the a counter at the timing of passage detection, and the acquired numerical value from the a counter is a predetermined “hit numerical value (for example,“ 0 ”to“ 99 ”when a support state occurs. It is determined whether or not "100 ways, and if the support state does not occur, there is only one way of" 0 ")". Then, when the numerical value acquired from the a counter is a "winning numerical value", the movable winning device 17 in the closed state is opened to open the closed state. At this time, if the support state has occurred, for example, a special opening operation such as a mode in which the open state is intermittently repeated three times for a longer time (2 seconds) than when the support state does not occur is performed. Operate in mode. Therefore, it becomes easy for the game ball to win the movable winning device 17. On the other hand, if the support state does not occur, for example, the movable winning device 17 takes a shorter time (0.2 seconds) than the case where the support state occurs, and the movable winning device is opened only once. Does not work. Therefore, when the support state does not occur, even if the movable winning device 17 is opened, it is extremely difficult for the game ball to win the movable winning device 17.

Further, when the value acquired from the a counter is a "hit value", if a support state has occurred, the ball can be moved at a relatively early timing (for example, 1 second later) from the passage of the gate member 20 of the game ball. While the winning device 17 opens, when the support state does not occur, the movable winning device 17 opens only at a later timing (for example, 60 seconds later) from the passage of the gate member 20 of the game ball. If the numerical value acquired from the a counter is not a "winning numerical value", the movable winning device 17 will not be operated in the closed state.

On the other hand, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives the start command, the sub-integrated CPU 42 determines the detailed fluctuation pattern in the display device 6 according to the definite display mode of the special symbol included in the start command, the basic fluctuation pattern, and the like, and clocks by the timer 44. At the same time, the display device 6 executes a display effect such as fluctuating / confirming the decorative pattern according to the detailed variation pattern, and finally displays the small hit. Further, when the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives the jackpot confirmation command, for example, during the start demo, the display device 6 is used to notify the type of the jackpot state to occur and the start of the jackpot state, and to instruct the execution of the right-handed strike. Perform a jackpot production. Further, when the jackpot start command is received, the display operation on the display device 6 is controlled according to the effect mode dedicated to the jackpot state, and when the end demo is reached, the player uses the display device 6 to indicate that the jackpot state ends. Notify to. Furthermore, during the occurrence of the support state, the display device 6 is used to notify the player that the support state has occurred. In addition, if a small hit state occurs during the occurrence of the small hit state, but the game ball does not pass through the special area 56 during the occurrence of the small hit state, support is provided during the end demonstration of the small hit state. The fixed display number (that is, the remaining number) of the special symbol until the state ends is displayed on the display device 6.

In the pachinko machine 1 as described above, the player starts the game from the normal state, rotates the handle 9 to operate the launching device 10, and moves the game ball through the launching passage 13 to the gaming area 16. Drive in, first let the left-handed space SL flow down (so-called left-handed), and aim to win the game ball in the lottery winning opening 19. Further, when the game ball wins a prize in the lottery winning opening 19, a small hit state occurs after the small hit display is made on the display device 6, and the first large prize device 26 is opened. Therefore, the player continues to hit left and aims to enter the game ball into the first prize-winning device 26 (winning the first prize-winning device 26) from the left side of the first prize-winning device 26, and eventually to pass through the special area 56. Then, when the game ball passes through the special area 56, after a predetermined jackpot effect is executed on the display device 6, a jackpot state occurs and the second jackpot winning device 18 is intermittently opened for a predetermined number of times. Therefore, the player performs a so-called right-handed hit by driving the game ball into the right-handed space SR and letting it flow down, aiming to win the game ball in the second large winning device 18 which is intermittently opened. A game ball that has entered the first prize-winning device 26 but cannot pass through the special area 56 is discharged to the rear surface side of the game board 2 through any of the out ports 57.

Further, when the jackpot state is the first jackpot state, a support state occurs after the end of the jackpot state, so that the player continues to hit right, the game ball passes through the gate member 20, and the movable state is frequently opened. Aim to win a game ball in the winning device 17. Then, when the game ball wins the movable winning device 17, the small hit state occurs again after the small hit display is made on the display device 6, so that the right-handed hit is continued and the game ball is played from the right side of the first large winning device 26. Aim to enter the first prize-winning device 26 and eventually pass through the special area 56.

On the other hand, if the jackpot state is the second jackpot state, the support state does not occur and the normal state is restored. Therefore, the player stops right-handed and left-handed, and wins the lottery winning opening 19 again. You will play the game you are aiming for. Further, even if the number of confirmed display times of the special symbol (mainly the second special symbol) reaches a predetermined number without the game ball passing through the special area 56 during the support state, the game state returns to the normal state. Therefore, the player will play the game aiming at winning the lottery winning opening 19 again.

(Explanation related to the display instructing the game method)
As described above, in the pachinko machine 1, it is necessary to change the game method from left-handed to right-handed according to the game state. Therefore, in the pachinko machine 1, the player is instructed on the game method as follows.
First, in the normal state, it is necessary to hit left to aim for the winning of the game ball to the lottery winning opening 19. However, in spite of such a normal state, it is conceivable that the player makes a right-handed hit because, for example, he does not notice the end of the support state. Therefore, when the main CPU 32 detects the winning of the game ball to the movable winning device 17 in the normal state, the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 7A is used, and the basic fluctuation is based on the numerical value acquired from the e-counter. The pattern is determined as "Pattern D (first special fluctuation time)". Further, the sub-integrated CPU 42 has a detailed variation pattern (first special detailed variation pattern) including an instruction display instructing the player to strike left when the basic variation pattern included in the start command is "pattern D". Is read from the fluctuation pattern storage area of the storage means 43, and the display device 6 instructs the player to perform a left-handed strike. As a detailed fluctuation pattern including an instruction display instructing the player to hit left, for example, instead of displaying the fluctuation of the symbol immediately after the start of the fluctuation of the symbol, the message display "Please return to left strike" is turned from left to right. It is conceivable to display the display twice, then switch to the variable display of the symbol again, and then confirm the display of the symbol.

On the other hand, in the support state, it is necessary to hit right to aim for the winning of the game ball to the movable winning device 17. However, for reasons such as not knowing the game in such a support state, it is conceivable that the left-handed strike will continue even though the support state has occurred. Therefore, when the main CPU 32 detects that the game ball has won the lottery winning opening 19 during the support state, the basic fluctuation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6B is used, and the basic fluctuation is based on the numerical value acquired from the e-counter. The pattern is determined as "Pattern C (second special fluctuation time)". Further, the sub-integrated CPU 42 has a detailed variation pattern (second special detailed variation pattern) including an instruction display instructing the player to hit right when the basic variation pattern included in the start command is "pattern C". Is read from the fluctuation pattern storage area of the storage means 43, and the display device 6 instructs the player to perform a right-handed strike. As a detailed variation pattern including an instruction display instructing the player to hit right, for example, instead of the symbol variation display immediately after the symbol variation starts, the message display "Please aim at the right" is displayed from left to right. It is conceivable to display the display twice, then switch to the variable display of the symbol again, and then confirm the display of the symbol.

(Effect of the pachinko machine of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine 1 having the above configuration, the main control device 30 stores "pattern C" and "pattern D" which are special fluctuation times, and the sub control device 40 stores "pattern C". The detailed variation pattern including the instruction display for instructing the player to hit right as the detailed variation pattern corresponding to "Pattern D" includes the instruction display for instructing the player to hit left as the detailed variation pattern corresponding to "Pattern D". Detailed fluctuation patterns are memorized respectively. Then, when the main CPU 32 detects that the game ball has won the movable winning device 17 in the normal state, the main CPU 32 determines the basic fluctuation pattern as "pattern D", and under the control of the sub control device 40, left-hands to the player. The display device 6 is made to perform a display operation according to a detailed fluctuation pattern including an instruction display for instructing. Further, when the main CPU 32 detects the winning of the game ball to the lottery winning opening 19 during the support state, the basic fluctuation pattern is determined to be "Pattern C", and the player is hit right under the control of the sub control device 40. The display device 6 is made to perform a display operation according to a detailed fluctuation pattern including an instruction display for instructing. Therefore, for example, even a beginner who has little experience in playing can know what kind of game should be played at present, so that the interest of the player is not impaired.

(About modified examples of the present invention)
The configuration of the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and the present invention includes not only the configuration of the entire gaming machine but also the configuration related to the control of the display operation including the instruction display. It can be changed as needed within the range that does not deviate from the purpose of.

In the above embodiment, when the winning of the game ball to the movable winning device 17 is detected during the normal state or the winning of the game ball to the lottery winning opening 19 is detected during the support state, the details including the instruction display are always included. It is configured to select a fluctuation pattern, but for example, set instruction conditions such as detecting a predetermined number (3) of prizes within a predetermined time (10 seconds), and display the instruction when the instruction conditions are satisfied. The detailed variation pattern to be included may be selected and configured to instruct the player on the game method.

Further, in the above embodiment, the movable winning device 17 and the lottery winning opening 19 are provided on the left side or the right side of the display device 6, but the movable winning device 17 and the lottery winning opening 19 are displayed depending on the arrangement of the game nails. It can also be provided on the lower side of the device 6. That is, although the movable winning device 17 and the lottery winning opening 19 are provided under the display device 6, the left side of the display device 6 is provided for the lottery winning opening 19, and the right side of the display device 6 is provided for the movable winning device 17. It is possible to configure it so that you can aim for a prize by letting it flow down.

Further, in the above embodiment, only the movable winning device 17 is provided with the movable portion, but there is no problem even if the same movable portion is provided for the lottery winning opening 19.
Furthermore, it is also possible to set a plurality of detailed variation patterns as detailed variation patterns including each instruction display, and to determine which detailed variation pattern to select by lottery.

Furthermore, it goes without saying that the design can be appropriately changed as to what kind of instruction is displayed at what timing in each detailed fluctuation pattern.
In addition, the present invention is suitably adopted for other pachinko machines such as a pachinko machine that stores so-called hold information and a pachinko machine that causes a big hit state without going through a small hit state or the like. Can be done. Therefore, the specific state is not limited to the above-mentioned support state, and may be a gaming state including a high probability state.

Further, in the above embodiment, the first special fluctuation time and the second special fluctuation time are set as the longest fluctuation time, but if the fluctuation time is set longer than the shortest fluctuation time, the first special fluctuation time is set. And the length of the second special fluctuation time can be changed as appropriate. That is, a fluctuation time longer than the first special fluctuation time or the second special fluctuation time (for example, the fluctuation time related to the premium reach effect) may be set, or the length of the first special fluctuation time and the second special fluctuation time may be set. It may be different from the length of the fluctuation time.

Further, in the above embodiment, a special detailed variation pattern including instruction display is included in both the case where the game ball wins the movable winning device 17 in the normal state and the case where the game ball wins the lottery winning opening 19 in the support state. However, only in one of the cases, the special detailed fluctuation pattern including the instruction display is selected (for example, when the game ball wins the movable winning device 17 in the normal state). It is also possible to display the instruction only when the game ball wins the lottery winning opening 19 in the support state without displaying the instruction).

Further, the lottery winning opening 19 and the movable winning device 17 can be integrally molded as a part of the first large winning device 26, the so-called center member, and the like, and the lottery winning opening 19 and the movable winning device 17 can be integrally formed. A plurality may be provided.
Further, in the above embodiment, the start command and the stop command are transmitted from the main control device 30 to the sub control device 40, but the stop command is transmitted by using the timer of the sub control device 40 or the like. There is no problem even if it is not configured.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the main control device 30 and the sub control device 40 are separately controlled, but the main control device 30 alone may be used for control. Of course, it is of course possible to store the detailed fluctuation pattern in the main control device 30.

In addition, although the pachinko machine, which is an example of the gaming machine, is described in the above embodiment, the present invention is naturally applicable to other gaming machines such as an enclosed pachinko machine.
It should be noted that all the elements described in the claims, the specification and the drawings (for example, winning means, display means, control means, etc.) are physically specified unless there is a clear description that consciously limits the number. It may be single or plural, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and specifications are merely given for convenience in the description of this case, which may give rise to a special meaning. I am not particularly conscious of. That is, the element name alone does not limit the interpretation of what the element is. For example, the "control means" may be a single hardware or a software including software. Furthermore, whether a plurality of elements among all the above-mentioned elements are appropriately integrally configured or one element is divided into a plurality of elements is not specified in the scope of claims or the like. Since all of these are matters that can be considered extremely easily by those skilled in the art, it is clear that any of the patterns is within the assumed range even if all the patterns are not described in the specification or the like. Of course, it is included in the scope of rights pertaining to. Therefore, simply adopting a gaming machine having a structural difference within such a range because it is not described in the present embodiment does not mean that the right according to the present invention has been circumvented. .. The same applies to differences in the configuration and shape of each element, which can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from this embodiment.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 6 ... Display device (display means), 16 ... Game area, 17 ... Movable prize device (2nd prize means), 18 ... 2nd big prize device (special prize) Means), 19 ... Lottery winning opening (first winning means), 26 ... First big winning device (special winning means), 30 ... Main control device (control means), 40 ... Sub control device (control means) ), SL ... Left-handed space, SR ... Right-handed space.

Claims (2)

In the game area where the game ball flows down, a winning means in which the game ball can win a prize and a display means for displaying the symbol in a variable / definite manner and executing various display effects are provided, while the winning means is provided. A control means for detecting the winning of the game ball and controlling the operation of the display means is provided.
The control means determines at least the definite display mode of the symbol and the variation time of the symbol in the display means based on the winning detection of the game ball to the winning means, and details according to the determined variation time. After changing the symbol according to the variation pattern, the symbol is definitely displayed in the determined definite display mode.
Further, it is a gaming machine that, when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied, causes a specific state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.
The game ball can flow down on both the left and right sides of the display means, and the first winning means as the winning means is on the right side of the display means at a position where the winning of the game ball can be aimed by flowing down the left side of the display means. A second winning means is provided as the winning means at a position where the winning of the game ball can be aimed at by flowing down.
The second winning means is provided with a movable portion that opens and closes, and the control means causes a gaming state in which the movable portion is easier to open than the normal state as the specific state.
Further, the control means stores the special fluctuation time as the fluctuation time, and as the detailed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the special fluctuation time, the player is allowed to flow the game ball down the left side of the display means. A special detailed fluctuation pattern including an instruction display to instruct is stored, and
The control means is characterized in that when a winning of a game ball to the second winning means is detected in the normal state, the display operation on the display means is controlled according to the special detailed variation pattern. In the game area where the game ball flows down, a winning means in which the game ball can win a prize and a display means for displaying the symbol in a variable / definite manner and executing various display effects are provided, while the winning means is provided. A control means for detecting the winning of the game ball and controlling the operation of the display means is provided.
The control means determines at least the definite display mode of the symbol and the variation time of the symbol in the display means based on the winning detection of the game ball to the winning means, and details according to the determined variation time. After changing the symbol according to the variation pattern, the symbol is definitely displayed in the determined definite display mode.
Further, it is a gaming machine that, when a predetermined specific condition is satisfied, causes a specific state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state.
The game ball can flow down on both the left and right sides of the display means, and the first winning means as the winning means is on the right side of the display means at a position where the winning of the game ball can be aimed by flowing down the left side of the display means. A second winning means is provided as the winning means at a position where the winning of the game ball can be aimed at by flowing down.
The second winning means is provided with a movable portion that opens and closes, and the control means causes a gaming state in which the movable portion is easier to open than the normal state as the specific state.
Further, the control means stores the special fluctuation time as the fluctuation time, and as the detailed fluctuation pattern corresponding to the special fluctuation time, the player is allowed to flow the game ball down the right side of the display means. A special detailed fluctuation pattern including an instruction display to instruct is stored, and
The control means is characterized in that when a winning of a game ball to the first winning means is detected in the specific state, the display operation on the display means is controlled according to the special detailed fluctuation pattern.

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