JPH09201462A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To enhance speculativeness of game play by structuring a pattern change for a plural number of times against a single starting winning entry only if prescribed conditions are met. SOLUTION: WCRND-K extracted in accordance with a pattern change is discriminated whether it is '0' or not (S2); if it is discriminated as '0', a dual change flag is set for changing the pattern twice (S3). Meantime, if WCRND-K is discriminated in S2 as a number between '1 and 9' other than '0', it does not shift to S3 but returns to the main flow as it is, making the pattern change for one time only as usual. As a result, speculativeness is enhanced by making an ordinarily one time pattern change twice sometimes against a single starting winner.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention generates a specific game state advantageous to a player when a display result of a variable display device derived under the control of a display control means is a predetermined specific display result. It relates to a possible ball game machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a variable display device provided in a pachinko game machine as a ball game machine generally starts changing a symbol on a variable display section with the winning of a ball hitting a starting winning opening. When the display result of the variable display unit becomes a predetermined jackpot pattern (specific display result), a specific game state is generated to give a specific game value to the player. In addition, in such a variable display device, the present applicant has previously made a pattern variation (deriving of a display result) with respect to one start winning in JP-A-2-7984 (hereinafter, referred to as prior art). Suggested doing multiple times.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, each time a hit ball is won at a predetermined starting winning opening, the symbol variation is always performed a plurality of times (for example, twice) which is predetermined. It was For this reason, it is natural that the composition is changed a plurality of times for one start winning, and there is a problem that the gambling performance of the game is reduced. The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems, and an object thereof is to perform a pattern change a plurality of times for one starting prize only when a predetermined condition is satisfied, An object of the present invention is to provide a ball game machine capable of improving the gambling performance of a game.

[0004]

The display control means includes a passage detecting means which allows a variable display device to derive a display result by detecting a ball hitting a specific passage area, and the passage detecting means. Result determination means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display device should be the specific display result for each detection of a hit ball, and the display result of the variable display device is determined before the derivation based on the determination by the result determination means. The display result determining means is provided, and when the passing detection means detects a ball hitting when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the display result determining means determines the display result a plurality of times, thereby deriving the display result to the variable display device a plurality of times. Therefore, only when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the display result is derived a plurality of times with respect to the detection of one ball hit by the passage detecting means, and the gambling performance of the game can be improved. .

Further, when the display control means determines that the specific display result is to be obtained by the result determining means and derives the display result a plurality of times when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the display results are displayed a plurality of times. In the case where only the final display result of the results is derived as the specific display result,
Since the occurrence of the specific game state is determined by the last display result of the display results derived a plurality of times, it is advantageous in that it is possible to improve the gambling performance as well as the interest of the game.

Further, there is provided derivation storage means for storing the derivation of the display result associated with the hit detection of the passage detection means up to a predetermined number of times, and the derivation number of the display result stored in the derivation storage means is a predetermined value. The above condition can be satisfied.

By the special variable display device 30 shown in FIG. 1, when the display result derived under the control of the display control means (basic circuit 42) becomes a predetermined specific display result (big hit symbol). It constitutes an example of the variable display device of the present invention which can generate a specific game state advantageous for a player.

Further, the starting ball detector 8 shown in FIG.
An example of the passage detecting means of the present invention that allows the display result to be displayed on the variable display device by detecting a hit ball passing through a specific passing area (the winning opening of the ordinary variable winning ball device 5) is configured. There is.

Further, by the WCRND1 shown in FIG. 5 (A), it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display device is set as the specific display result every time the passing detection means detects a hit ball. It constitutes an example of a means.

Further, the WCRND shown in FIG. L
The C / R constitutes an example of the display result determining means of the present invention for determining the display result of the variable display device based on the determination by the result determining means before the derivation thereof.

Further, according to the twice-variation flag control shown in FIG.
When the predetermined condition is met (WCRND The extracted value of K is "0"
When a hitting ball is detected by the passage detecting means
The display result determination means determines the display result for a plurality of times.
By performing (twice), the display result is duplicated on the variable display device.
An example of a configuration that is derived several times is shown.

Further, by the variation control of the special symbols shown in FIG. 11 and FIG. 12, it is determined by the result determination means that the specific display result is obtained, and the display result is repeated a plurality of times with the establishment of the predetermined condition ( In the case of deriving the result twice, only the final (second) display result among the display results of the plurality of times is derived as the specific display result, and an example of the control by the display control means is shown.

The special symbol memory display LED shown in FIG.
36 constitutes an example of the derivation storage means of the present invention, which stores the derivation of the display result associated with the hit detection of the passage detection means up to a predetermined number of times (4 times excluding the fluctuation of the symbol).

The predetermined condition is that the number of times of deriving the display result stored in the derivation storage means becomes a predetermined value ("0" or "1") by the two-time variation flag control shown in FIG. Shows an example of a configuration in which

[0015]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, a configuration of a game board 1 of a ball game machine (a pachinko ball game machine in the figure) according to the embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the game board 1. In FIG. 1, on the surface of the game board 1, a guide rail 2 for guiding a shot hit is planted in a substantially circular shape, and a region defined by the guide rail 2 constitutes a game area 3. ing. Variable display of identification information (hereinafter, referred to as a special symbol) on each of the left, middle, and right special symbol display portions 33a to 33c in the approximate center of the game area 3 (hereinafter,
(Also referred to as fluctuation) is arranged. The detailed configuration of the special variable display device 30 will be described later in detail.

Below the special variable display device 30, a mounting board 4 for mounting various components such as the ordinary variable winning ball device 5 and the special variable winning ball device 9 to the game board 1 is provided. At the upper end of the center of the mounting substrate 4, a normal variable winning ball device 5 having a starting function that allows a change of a special symbol is arranged. This normally variable winning prize ball device 5 is controlled by a solenoid 6 between a vertical (normally open) position and a tilting (enlarged and open) position.
7b, and is configured as a so-called tulip-type accessory. The normally variable winning ball device 5 is provided with a starting ball detector 8 for detecting a hit ball. In addition, even when the movable wing pieces 7a and 7b are in the vertical (normally open) position, it is possible to win the normal variable winning prize ball device 5. The change of the special symbol based on the winning in the ordinary variable winning prize ball device 5 is stored a predetermined number of times (four times in this embodiment) except during the change, and the fact is displayed by the special symbol storage display LED 36 described later. It is supposed to be.

A special variable winning ball device 9 having an opening / closing plate 11 for controlling the opening and closing of the winning area by a solenoid 10 is arranged in the center of the mounting board 4. At the left end of the special variable winning ball device 9 in the winning area, a specific ball detector 12 that can re-open the opening / closing plate 11 (establishing a continuation right described later) by detecting a winning ball is arranged.
In addition, a winning ball detector 13 for detecting the number of winning balls is provided at almost the center of the winning area. Below the special variable winning ball device 9, a projecting member 14 projecting to the front side of the game board 1 is provided. It should be noted that the left and right ends of the mounting board 4 are provided with prize holes 16 each having a decorative LED 15, and the inner wall of the special variable prize ball device 9 is a specific area for notifying the establishment of the continuation right. A ball winning display LED 17 is provided.

However, the special variable winning ball device 9 configured as described above operates as follows. That is, when the hit ball wins the normal variable winning ball device 5 and the starting ball detector 8
When N is set, the special variable display device 30 starts to change, and when a certain period of time elapses, for example, special symbols are determined in the order of left, middle, and right, and the determined symbol combination is a predetermined jackpot combination (identical It becomes a specific game state when it becomes a doublet of the figure). And in this specific game state,
The opening / closing plate 11 of the special variable winning ball device 9 is set to open (open cycle) until a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) or a predetermined number (for example, 10) of winning balls are generated, and the opening is performed. It is designed to catch a ball hitting the surface of the game board 1 while the game is in progress. When the received hitting ball turns on the specific ball detector 12, the opening cycle described above is repeated again, and the specific ball detector 12 turns on.
Each time a continuation right is established, the release cycle can be repeated up to 16 times.

The specific game state of the present invention is not limited to the above, but may be any state in which any one of the following controls or a combination of the controls is executed.

A first state in which it is easy to win a ball, and a second state in which a ball cannot be won or is difficult to win,
Control of the variable winning ball device that can be changed to the first state continuously or intermittently for a predetermined period of time to facilitate the winning of a hitting ball by intervening the detection of a hitting ball in a specific winning or passing area. A variable winning ball device that can change between a first state and a second state in which the ball cannot be won or is difficult to win The control for continuously or intermittently placing the variable ball into the first state for a predetermined time. Control that directly ejects a specified number of prize balls regardless of winning prizes Storage media with valuable value (cards, receipts, etc.)
Control for adding a valuable number to the control for giving a score to a ball game machine capable of playing a game based on the fact that there is a score Also, on the left side of the special variable display device 30,
A passage member 18 formed with a is arranged. The passage port 18a has a passage shape for guiding and discharging the hit ball received from the upper end opening thereof toward the normal variable winning ball device 5 side, and a passage ball detector 19 is provided in the middle of the passage. When the passing ball detector 19 detects a passing ball, it allows the fluctuation of the normal symbol displayed on the normal symbol display 34 described later. In addition, ordinary symbol display 3
4 is for controlling the opening of the movable wing pieces 7a and 7b of the normal variable winning ball device 5 until a predetermined time elapses when the normal symbol becomes a winning symbol. Also, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is a predetermined number of times (4 times in the present embodiment) except during fluctuation.
Normal symbol memory display LED3 that is stored and that will be described later
5, the fluctuation time is a probability fluctuation (a gaming state in which the hit determination probability is changed to a high probability different from the normal time) accompanying the establishment of a predetermined condition described later, and a time reduction (hit determination). In the game state in which the symbol variation display time is shortened), the time is shortened compared to the normal time. In addition, the variable memory of the normal symbol is always constant (for example,
It is not necessary to set it to 4 times), for example, it is possible to set it to 1 time in the normal time, but to 4 times during the probability fluctuation.

In addition to the above-described structure, the surface of the game board 1 including the game area 3 has a windmill 21 having a windmill lamp 21a, a winning opening 22 having a sleeve lamp 22a, and a side lamp 23a. A side lamp decoration 23, an outlet 24, a back ball prevention member 25, etc. are provided. Further, the pachinko ball game machine is provided with a game effect lamp and a game effect LED (both not shown) that light up or blink during a specific game state or when it changes, and a game effect LED (both not shown), and a speaker 26 that produces a sound effect. (Only reference numerals are shown in FIG. 3) are provided.

Next, the structure of the special variable display device 30 which constitutes the main part of this embodiment will be described. The special variable display device 30 has a mounting board 31 mounted on the surface of the gaming board 1, and the mounting board 31 has a rectangular window frame 32 formed thereon. Then, behind the window frame portion 32, the LCD display 3 having special symbol display portions 33a to 33c capable of individually variably displaying the left, middle, and right special symbols.
3 are provided. Further, above the window frame portion 32, a normal symbol display device 34, a normal symbol memory display LED 35, a special symbol memory display LED 36, and a decoration LED 37 are provided, and on the left and right sides of the window frame portion 32, each decoration LED 38.・ 3
9 are provided. On the other hand, below the window frame 32, the decorative LEDs 40 and 41 are provided. Also, LCD
As shown in FIG. 4, the special symbols displayed in the special symbol display portions 33a to 33c of the display 33 are "0 to 9", respectively.
・ F ・ X ・ G ・ P ・ R ”in order of 15 types, each of these left, middle and right symbols has a WCRND L
R and C random numbers are provided correspondingly. The combination of big hit symbols is a combination of left, middle, and right symbols in the same symbol, and this combination is WCRND.
It is determined based on the extracted value of L. In addition, among the jackpot designs, the jackpot designs that are prepared with any of "1", "3", "5", "7", and "9" (hereinafter, this is referred to as a probability variation symbol)
In addition to the occurrence of the specific game state described above, probability variation (hereinafter, also referred to as probability variation) occurs.

The structure of the game board 1 of the pachinko game machine including the special variable display device 30 has been described above, but those game devices are controlled by the game control circuits shown in FIGS. 2 and 3. FIG. 2 and FIG. 3 are circuit diagrams showing the game control circuit in a block configuration, and the MPU, ROM, RA
M, and is controlled by a basic circuit 42 including an input / output circuit. Then, the basic circuit 42 includes the starting ball detector 8, the specific ball detector 12, and the winning ball detector 1 via the input circuit 43.
3, and the detection signal from the passing ball detector 19 is input,
A chip select signal is supplied from the address decode circuit 44 to the basic circuit 42. When the power is turned on, a reset signal is supplied from the initial reset circuit 45 to the basic circuit 42, and the periodic reset circuit 46 transmits the basic circuit 4 at predetermined time intervals.
2 is given a periodic reset signal.

On the other hand, the basic circuit 40 gives control signals to the following devices and circuits. That is, the LCD circuit 47
A display control signal is given to the LCD display 33 (described as an LCD display device in FIG. 2) via the
Through the normal symbol display 34, special symbol memory display LED
36, normal design memory display LED35, specific ball winning display L
A display drive signal is given to the ED 17 and the decorative LEDs 15, 37 to 41, a drive signal is given to each solenoid 6 and 10 via the solenoid circuit 49, and a lamp circuit 50 is provided.
, A display control signal is provided to the windmill lamp 21a, the sleeve lamp 22a, and the side lamp 23a, and a voice signal is provided to the speaker 26 via the voice synthesis circuit 51 and the volume amplification circuit 52. The lamp circuit 50 outputs various kinds of lamp control data to control display of lamps other than the above-described constituent members. Further, the basic circuit 42 outputs information common, effective starting information, big hit information, and time reduction information to the outside (hall computer, calling lamp, etc.) via the information output circuit 53, and the prize ball number signal output circuit. Various prize ball number signals are output to the outside via 54. Note that power having various voltages is supplied from the power supply circuit 55 to the above-described devices and circuits. In addition, the time saving fluctuation information is information that is output when the fluctuation time of a normal symbol is shortened (hereinafter referred to as time shortening or time saving).

Next, the special variable display device 30 is used.
Times shown in FIG. 5 to FIG. 12 for the movement of different symbols
This will be described with reference to charts and explanatory diagrams. First, special
Random number used for the variable operation of the variable display device 30
explain about. In the special variable display device 30, FIG.
6 kinds of random numbers are used as shown in (A)
These random numbers are WCRND for big hit decision
1 and WCRN for left symbol display and big hit display
D L and WCRND for displaying middle symbols C and right symbol table
WCRND for showing R and WCRN for specifying reach operation
D ACT and WCRND for twice variable execution Or K
It is composed of WCRND1 is "0-224"
225 numerical values are incremented by 1 every 0.002 seconds
WCRND L is
15 numbers from "0 to 14" are not incremented every 0.002 seconds
WCR
ND For C, 15 different numerical values from "0 to 14" are used for interrupt processing.
It changes every moment by adding 1 to the extra time
WCRND R is “0-14”, 15 copies
RCR is WCRND 1 is added when carrying C
WCRND AC
For T, 100 different numbers from "1 to 100"
It changes every moment by adding 1 to the extra time
WCRND K is 10 from "0 to 9"
Is incremented by 1 every 0.002 seconds
It changes with.

Then, as shown in FIG. 5B, the WCR
If the value extracted from ND1 is "3" and it is determined to be a big hit, WCRND The symbol to be a big hit is determined by the data of L (0 to 14), and this big hit symbol is displayed on the LCD display 33 of the special variable display device 30. on the other hand,
If a value other than “3” is extracted by WCRND1 and it is determined that the value is out of range, WCRND The symbol corresponding to each extracted value from L, C, and R is an off symbol, and L of the special variable display device 30
It is displayed on the CD display 33. Note that WCRND L
If each extracted value from C and R happens to match the jackpot pattern, WCRND "1" is added to the R data to display it as a deviating pattern. Also, in such a hit / miss determination, when the probability is high (probability fluctuation), W
The value of “3,67,77,77,173” in CRND1 becomes the random number for determining the big hit.

By the way, the special variable display according to the present embodiment
The device 30 wins one start prize when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
And change the symbol twice (derive the display result twice)
The control of this double fluctuation is shown in FIG.
It is performed based on the control process of the twice change flag. Figure
In 8, first, whether or not the fluctuation of the special symbol has started
When it is determined that the fluctuation has started (S1),
Next, the WCRND Determine whether the extracted value of K is "0"
(S2). Then, in S2, WCRND The extracted value of K is
When it is determined that it is “0”, that is, the predetermined condition is satisfied.
To the special value by setting the fluctuation flag twice (S3).
The different symbol is changed twice (derive the display result twice).
On the other hand, WCRND in S2 If the extracted value of K is other than "0"
If it is determined that it is, it does not shift to S3 and continues as it is.
By returning to the main flow, special symbols as usual
It changes once (the display result is derived only once).

Below, the single fluctuation of the special symbol is shown in FIG. 9 and FIG.
Based on each time chart of 0, and twice the fluctuation of the special symbol will be described based on each time chart of FIGS. 11 and 12. In addition, the fluctuation of each symbol row on the left, middle and right is
This is performed based on the pattern shown in the list chart of FIG.
The variation pattern A is a pattern that varies at a constant speed (1 symbol variation in 16.7 ms), and the variation pattern B is
It is a pattern that gradually decelerates and stops (3 symbol variations), a variation pattern C is a pattern that gradually decelerates, and a variation pattern D fluctuates at a constant speed (333.3).
1 symbol fluctuation in ms, 1 cycle 5.000 seconds) is a pattern, fluctuation pattern E is a pattern that gradually decelerates and stops (1 symbol fluctuation), and fluctuation pattern F is 1 /
It is a variation pattern of a temporary stop state in which the vertical movement is repeated within the range of two symbols. Conditions 1 to 3 and * 4 described in the time charts of FIGS. 9 to 12 are shown in the respective list charts of FIGS. 7B and 8. In addition, the list chart of * 4 is for each condition 1 to 3 and WCRND for determining the reach type at the time of loss and big hit. It is a distribution table figure with the extracted value of ACT.

First, in the one-time change of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 9, when the hit ball is normally won in the variable winning ball device 5 and the starting ball detector 8 derives the starting signal, the starting signal rises. , WCRND1 and extracts it and stores it. After that, 0.002 from the rising of the start signal
After a second, the stored WCRND1 is read and judged, and the WCRND1 is read. Extract L, C, R. At this time, if it is a big hit or reach, WCR
ND Extract numerical values from ACT. Then, 0.004 seconds after the rise of the start signal, all the left, middle, and right symbol rows are changed in the change pattern A. After that, in the left symbol column, 3 symbols before the stop symbol is set at the time when it is fluctuated by the fluctuation pattern A for 6.260 seconds, and then is changed by the fluctuation pattern C for 0.420 seconds (for 3 symbols), and then 1 It is fluctuated in the fluctuation pattern F for 0.270 to 14.085 seconds and is stopped and displayed. Further, the right symbol column is set to 3 symbols before the stop symbol at the time when it is varied by the variation pattern A for 6.680 seconds, and then 0.420 seconds (3 symbols)
It is changed in the change pattern C, and then 0.850 to 1
It is fluctuated in the fluctuation pattern F for 3.665 seconds and is stopped and displayed.

On the other hand, the middle symbol is set to 3 symbols before the stop symbol at the time when it is varied by the variation pattern A for 7.100 seconds except the reach, and then the variation pattern B is 0.850 seconds (for 3 symbols). Is changed and displayed as a stop.
Further, the middle pattern in the reach 1 is, as shown in FIG. 10, 4 symbols before the reach symbol is set at the time when it is varied by the variation pattern A for 7.100 seconds, and then 0.420 seconds (3 symbols). It is changed in the change pattern C, and then 5.
It is fluctuated in the fluctuation pattern D of 664 to 10.340 seconds (for 17 to 31 symbols) and the fluctuation pattern E of 1.184 seconds (for 1 symbol) and is stopped and displayed. The middle symbol in reach 2 is set to 4 symbols before the reach symbol at the time when the variation pattern A fluctuates for 7.100 seconds, and then 0.4.
Variation pattern C and 5.664 for 20 seconds (3 patterns)
~ 10.340 seconds (17-31 symbols) is changed in the variation pattern D. After that, after temporarily stopping for 0.400 seconds, it is reversely changed for 0.200 seconds (for one symbol) and is stopped and displayed. In the reach 3, the middle pattern in the reach pattern 4 is set to 4 symbols before the reach pattern at the time when it is changed by the change pattern A for 7.100 seconds, and then the change pattern C and 5.664 of 0.420 seconds (for 3 designs) 10.340 seconds (17
It is changed in a variation pattern D of (~ 31 symbols). After that, 0.167-2.
For 505 seconds (for 1 to 15 symbols), it is changed in the change pattern A and stopped and displayed.

Next, in the double change of the special symbol, as shown in FIG. 11, when the hit ball is won in the normally variable winning ball device 5 and the starting ball detector 8 derives the starting signal, the rising of the starting signal. At times, it extracts a numerical value from WCRND1 and stores it. After that, 0.00 from the rising of the start signal
After 2 seconds, the stored WCRND1 is read and determined, and the WCRND is read. Extract L, C, R.
It should be noted that the first display result in the second fluctuation is WCRN.
WCRND regardless of the extracted value of D1 It is to display a symbol based on each extracted value of L, C, R, and by chance WC
RND L = WCRND If it becomes R and reach, WCRND By adding "1" to R, it is forced to lose other than reach. Then, 0.004 seconds after the rise of the start signal, all the left, middle, and right symbol rows are changed in the change pattern A. After that, in the left symbol column, 3 symbols before the stop symbol is set at the time when it is fluctuated by the fluctuation pattern A for 6.260 seconds, and then is changed by the fluctuation pattern C for 0.420 seconds (for 3 symbols), and then 1 The first stop display is performed after being changed in the change pattern F for 270 seconds. Further, the right symbol column is set to 3 symbols before the stop symbol at the time when it is fluctuated by the fluctuation pattern A for 6.680 seconds, and then changed by the fluctuation pattern C for 0.420 seconds (for 3 symbols), and then 0. The first stop display is performed after being changed in the change pattern F for 850 seconds. In addition, the medium symbol is set to 3 symbols before the stop symbol at the time when it is changed by the variation pattern A for 7.100 seconds in the cases other than the reach shown in FIG. 11 and each of the reach 1 to 3 shown in FIG. , Then 0.850 seconds (3 patterns)
It is changed in the change pattern B and the first stop display is performed. In this way, in the derivation of the first display result in the two-time fluctuation, all the left, middle, and right symbols are stopped and displayed at the same time after 7.950 seconds from the start of the fluctuation, and the symbols are out-of-range symbols other than the reach.

Next, derivation of the first display result (for all symbols)
0.002 seconds after the stop), again at this point
WCRND Extract L, C, R. In addition,
Second WCRND With the extraction of L / C / R
WCR in case of a switch or when the start signal rises
If you get a big hit with the extraction of ND1, WCRND
Extract numerical values from ACT. And the first display result
0.420 seconds after the derivation of the
It is changed again in the change pattern A. After that, the left pattern row
Is at the time when the fluctuation pattern A fluctuates for 6.260 seconds.
3 symbols before the stop symbol is set, then 0.420 seconds
It is fluctuated by the fluctuation pattern C between 3 (for 3 symbols), and then
2. Fluctuates in the fluctuation pattern F for 100 to 14.085 seconds
Then, the second stop display is performed. Also, the right pattern column
Is the time when the fluctuation pattern A fluctuates for 6.680 seconds.
3 symbols before the stop symbol is set, then 0.420 seconds
It is fluctuated by the fluctuation pattern C between 3 (for 3 symbols), and then
Vary in pattern F for 0.850 to 13.665 seconds
Then, the second stop display is performed. Therefore, it changes twice
In, the big hit display (specific display result) is always the second time
(Display result of the last time) is displayed.

On the other hand, the middle symbol is set to 3 symbols before the stop symbol at the time when it is varied by the variation pattern A for 7.100 seconds except the reach, and then the variation pattern B for 0.850 seconds (for 3 symbols). And the second stop display is performed. Further, the middle symbol in the reach 1 is, as shown in FIG. 12, 4 symbols before the reach symbol is set at the time when the variation pattern A is changed for 7.100 seconds, and then 0.
It is fluctuated by fluctuation pattern C for 420 seconds (for 3 patterns),
Next, a variation pattern D of 5.664 to 10.340 seconds (for 17 to 31 symbols) and 1.184 seconds (for 1 symbol)
The second stop display is performed by changing the change pattern E. The middle pattern in Reach 2 is fluctuation pattern A 7.
4 symbols before the reach symbol is set at the time of being changed for 100 seconds, and then the variation pattern C for 0.420 seconds (for 3 symbols) and 5.664 to 10.340 seconds (17 to 3)
It is fluctuated by the fluctuation pattern D of one pattern). After that, it is stopped for 0.400 seconds and then for 0.200 seconds (1
(For the design) It is reversely changed and the second stop display is performed. The middle pattern in the reach 3 is 4 patterns before the reach pattern is set at the time when the fluctuation pattern A is changed for 7.100 seconds,
After that, the variation pattern C of 0.420 seconds (3 symbols) and 5.664 to 10.340 seconds (17 to 31 symbols)
It is changed by the change pattern D. After that, 0.40
After a pause of 0 seconds, 0.167 to 2.505 seconds (1
Up to 15 symbols) The pattern is changed in the change pattern A, and the second stop display is performed. In addition, the various reach 1 to 3 described above
The selection of is the same as the one shown in Fig. 8 regardless of whether it changes once or twice.
Conditions 1 to 3 and WCRND shown in 4 The determination is made based on the extracted value of ACT, whereby the jackpot reliability is set to “small”, “medium”, and “large” in the order of reach 1, reach 2, and reach 3.

Next, the operation of the special variable display device 30 after the end of variation will be described with reference to FIG. First, in the case of a combination of big hit symbols as a result of the fluctuation, FIG.
As shown in (A), the confirmation determination of the jackpot symbol derivation is performed when a minute time (0.800 seconds) has elapsed from the stop of the medium symbol, which is the final stop symbol. Then, after the predetermined time (7.300 seconds), the solenoid 10 is opened for a predetermined time (29.500 seconds) to open the opening / closing plate 11 of the special variable winning ball apparatus 9 (described as a variable winning ball apparatus in FIG. 13). ) Turn on. A predetermined time (2.000
Seconds) is set as the effective duration of the accessory continuous operation device, and if the specific ball detector 12 is turned on within that time, the continuation right is controlled. In addition, when there is a starting memory of the special symbol at the time of ending the opening operation of the special variable winning ball device 9, as shown in FIG. 13 (B), 13.04 seconds from the closing of the special variable winning ball device 9. After that, the symbol fluctuation is started. In this case, the WCRND1 stored 13.02 seconds after the closing of the special variable winning ball device 9 is read and determined. On the other hand, as a result of the change, if there is a combination of out-of-design symbols and there is a starting memory of the special symbol at that time, as shown in FIG. 13 (C), when the variation of the middle symbol stops and 0.804 seconds elapse, The fluctuation of each symbol row on the left, middle, and right starts. In this case, the confirmation determination of the deviating symbol is performed 0.800 seconds after the variation of the medium symbol is stopped, and the reading and determination of WCRND1 is performed 0.002 seconds after the determination.

Next, the normal symbols displayed on the normal symbol display 34 will be described. Normal pattern is Fig.14
As shown in (A), 6 of "0.22.4.6.8F"
It is a kind, 1 that the display time of one symbol is 0.040 seconds
The display is changed at a cycle (0.240 seconds). For these ordinary symbols, as shown in FIG.
WCR for hit determination added by 1 every 0.002 seconds
ND2 (3 to 13) and WCRND for normal symbol display, which is added to the remaining time of interrupt processing by one F (0 to
5) and are provided. WCRND F (0-5)
As shown in FIG. 14C, each random number of
It is provided corresponding to each ordinary pattern of "2, 4, 6, 8, F". Then, in the extraction of the random number from WCRND2 (3 to 13), as shown in FIG. 15, when the value “3” is extracted and determined to be a hit, the normal symbol display device 3
WCRND to 4 The winning symbol of "F" corresponding to "5" of the F data is displayed, and the normally variable winning ball device 5 is opened for a predetermined time (the winning opening is enlarged). On the other hand, WCRND2 is "3"
If any value other than is extracted and determined to be out of position, WCRND
The value of the F data is extracted, and the deviation symbol corresponding to this value is displayed on the normal symbol indicator 34. It should be noted that although WCRND2 was determined to be out of position, WCRND If the value extracted in F happens to be a winning symbol, the deviating symbol "0" is selected and displayed on the normal symbol display 34. The determination of the extracted data from the WCRND2 is performed when the hit probability is normal, and when the probability of change is the same as the special symbol (high probability), the value extracted from the WCRND2 is "3 to 12". Is determined to be a hit with any of the values, while it is determined to be out of place with any other value of "13".

Next, the variation operation of the normal symbol on the above-mentioned normal symbol display 34 will be described based on the time charts of FIGS. 16 to 18. First, in FIG. 16, the passing ball detector 19 (in FIG. 16, described as a starting ball detector) is turned on.
Then, at the same time, WCRND2 and WCRND F
Is extracted and stored. After that, the passing ball detector 19
When a predetermined time (0.002 seconds) elapses from ON of, the stored WCRND2 is read and determined, and after 0.002 seconds, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started. And
A predetermined time (29.500
After 2 seconds) the fluctuation stops. In addition, at the time of probability variation which is the condition 1 shown in FIG. 16, the variation time of the normal symbol is 5.000.
It is shortened to seconds, and when there are three or more starting memories of the ordinary symbols at the time of probability variation which is the condition 2 shown in FIG. 16, the variation time of the ordinary symbols is shortened to 2.000 seconds. Then, in the normal time (at the time of low probability), when the normal symbol stopped and displayed is a winning symbol, as shown in FIG. 17 (A), a predetermined time (0.500 seconds) after the normal symbol stops.
After that, the normal variable winning ball device 5 is opened for 0.500 seconds.
After that, if there is a passing memory to the passing ball detector 19, the stored WCRND2 is read out and judged 0.002 seconds after the normal variable winning ball device 5 is closed,
After that 0.002 seconds, the fluctuation of the normal pattern is started again.
The opening operation of the normal variable winning ball device 5 at this time is 0.500 seconds, but if one winning ball is inserted, the opening is finished at that time even if the time is not reached. Further, when the probability symbol changes (at the time of high probability) and the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed is a winning symbol, as shown in FIG. 17B, a predetermined time (0.500 seconds) after the regular symbol stops.
When the time elapses, the normal variable winning ball device 5 is opened for 2.900 seconds, and after an interval of 2.000 seconds, it is opened again for 2.900 seconds. After that, if there is a passing memory to the passing ball detector 19, the stored WCRND2 is read out and judged 0.002 seconds after the normal variable winning ball device 5 is closed, and again after 0.002 seconds, it is returned to normal. Start changing the design. On the other hand, when there is a passing memory to the passing ball detector 15 after the normal symbol that is stopped and displayed becomes a detached symbol, as shown in FIG. 18, the normal symbol stops for a predetermined time (1.002). WCRN stored later
D2 is read and judged, and 0.002 seconds later, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is started again.

Next, the probability variation of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol will be explained. As shown in FIG. 19, the special variable display device 30 (in FIG. 19, described as a condition device) has "1".
When the flattened pattern (probability variation pattern) of the same symbol out of "3", "5", "7", and "9" is stopped and displayed in the specific game state, thereafter, the probability fluctuation is unconditionally given a predetermined number of times (Fig. 19). Then twice). This probability change is changed to a high probability with the end of the specific game state with the probability variation symbol as a trigger, and then returned to the normal probability with the occurrence of the specific game state other than the probability variation symbol as a trigger. Further, when a big hit again with a probability variation pattern at the time of probability variation, the probability variation is repeated a predetermined number of times (twice) from that point on. The control of the probability variation is not limited to the control described in the present embodiment, and for example, only one of the special symbol and the ordinary symbol may be subjected to the probability variation control.

As described above, the gaming machine according to the present embodiment is WCRND extracted with the change of the special symbol. K
When is 0, the change flag is set twice by setting this as a predetermined condition, and the display result (design change) on the special variable display device 30 is derived twice. For this reason, the symbol variation of one time is usually changed twice for one start winning, and the gambling performance of the game is improved. In addition, a big hit is determined by WCRND1 which determines a hit or miss by extraction for each start winning, and a symbol variation is 2 with the establishment of the predetermined condition.
In the case of performing the game once, the display result of the first time is forcibly made to be a symbol and the result of the display of the second time is derived as a big hit symbol, so that the enjoyment of the game and the interest of the game can be improved as well.

The above-described embodiment (first embodiment)
In the above, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the symbol variation is performed twice for one start winning, but the invention is not limited to this, and the symbol variation may be performed a plurality of times. Further, the control for setting the fluctuation flag twice when the predetermined condition is satisfied is not limited to the control shown in FIG. Hereinafter, other embodiments of the two-time variation flag control will be described as second to sixth embodiments. In each of the second to sixth embodiments, as in the first embodiment, two or more symbol fluctuations are made for one start winning, but the invention is not limited to this.

First, the control process of the twice change flag in the second embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 20, first, it is determined whether or not the change of the special symbol is started (S11). When it is determined that the symbol variation has started in S11, whether or not the number of lights of the special symbol storage display LED 36 at the time of the variation start is 1 or less, that is, the number of starting memory of the special symbol is "1" or less. It is determined whether or not there is (S12). In the case of "0" or "1" in which the number of stored memories is "1" or less in S12, the twice-variation flag is set to change the special symbol twice (S1).
3). On the other hand, in S12, if the number of starting memory is not "1" or less and is "2 to 4", the special symbol is changed once as usual by directly returning to the main flow without proceeding to S13. In this way, in the second embodiment, the variation flag is set twice as the predetermined condition is satisfied when the number of starting memories of the special symbol is “1” or less, and the variation of the symbol is twice for one starting prize. I am supposed to do it. For this reason, when the starting memory is one or less and the symbol variation is likely to be paused, the symbol variation is performed twice for one starting winning, so the pause period of the symbol variation can be reduced,
As a result, the player can always concentrate on the game.

Next, the control process of the twice change flag in the third embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 21, first, it is determined whether or not the variation of the special symbol is started (S21), and if it is determined that the symbol variation is started, then it is determined whether or not the symbol variation is accompanied by the reach 3 (S22). ). If reach 3 is reached in S22, then the WCRND The extracted value of K is "0-8"
It is determined whether or not any of the above (S23). Then, in S23, WCRND When it is determined that the extracted value of K is any one of "0 to 8", that is, the predetermined condition is satisfied, the fluctuation flag is set twice (S24).
Change the special symbol twice. On the other hand, in S23, WCRND
When it is determined that the extracted value of K is "9" other than "0 to 8", the special symbol is changed once as usual by returning to the main flow without proceeding to S24. If the reach is not 3 in S22, next WCRND It is determined whether or not the extracted value of K is "0" (S25). Then, in S25, WCRND When the extracted value of K is "0", that is, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to S24 to change the special symbol twice. On the other hand, in S25, WCRND When it is determined that the extracted value of K is "1 to 9" other than "0", S
By returning to the main flow as it is without shifting to 24, the special symbol is changed once as usual. As described above, in the third embodiment, when the reach 3 is performed, the probability of twice fluctuation is set to WCRND. 90% based on K extraction
(= (9/10) × 100) while reaching 3
If you do not perform WCRND K
Is set to 10% (= (1/10) × 100). For this reason, performing the symbol variation twice for one start winning is a prediction of the reach 3 having a high jackpot reliability, and the expectation for the jackpot is increased by the twice variation.

Next, the control process of the twice change flag in the fourth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 22, first, it is determined whether or not the variation of the special symbol is started (S31), and if it is determined that the symbol variation is started, then it is determined whether or not the symbol variation is accompanied by the probability variation reach (S32). ). If the probability change reach is reached in S32, then next WCRND The extracted value of K is "0
8 ”is determined (S33). Then, in S33, WCRND When the extracted value of K is any one of "0 to 8", that is, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special symbol is changed twice by setting the twice change flag (S34). On the other hand, in S33, WCRN
D When it is determined that the extracted value of K is “9” other than “0 to 8”, the special symbol is changed once as usual by directly returning to the main flow without proceeding to S34. If S32 does not reach the probability change reach, then next WCRND It is determined whether or not the extracted value of K is "0" (S35). Then, in S35, WCRND
When the extracted value of K is "0", that is, when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the special symbol is changed twice in S3.
Move to 4. On the other hand, in S25, WCRND When it is determined that the extracted value of K is “1 to 9” other than “0”,
By returning to the main flow as it is without shifting to S34, the special symbol is changed once as usual. As described above, in the fourth embodiment, when the probability variation reach is performed, the probability that the variation will occur twice will be WCRND. 90 based on K extraction
% (= (9/10) × 100), while WCRND is the probability of two fluctuations when probability variation reach is not performed.
10% (= (1/10) × 10 based on the extraction of K
It is set to 0). For this reason, it is predicted that the probability variation reach will be changed twice for one start winning,
It is becoming possible to improve the enjoyment of the game by increasing the sense of expectation that it will become a probability change reach by changing twice.

Next, the control process of the twice change flag in the fifth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 23, first, it is determined whether or not the variation of the special symbol is started (S41), and if it is determined that the symbol variation is started, then "0" is set in the initial setting for the variation counting of the special symbol. It is determined whether or not the counter S of is greater than or equal to "50" (S42). Counter S in S42
When is less than “50”, the process directly goes to S45 described later, while when the counter S is “50” or more, the WCRND is next. It is determined whether the extracted value of K is any of "0 to 4" (S43). WCRND in S43 K
If the extracted value is any of "0 to 4", that is, if it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the change flag is set twice to change the special symbol twice (S44), and then S4.
Move to 5. On the other hand, in S43, WCRND When it is determined that the extracted value of K is any one of "5 to 9" other than "0 to 4", the special symbol is normally changed once without shifting to S44, and the process directly proceeds to S45. S4
At 5, it is determined whether or not the symbol variation determined at S41 is accompanied by reach. Then, when the reach is not reached in S45, after adding "1" to the counter S (S46),
On the other hand, in the case of reach, the counter S is cleared (S47) and then the main flow is returned to. As described above, in the fifth embodiment, when there is no reach up to a total of 50 symbol variations after the power is turned on or after the reach variation, the configuration is likely to vary twice. For this reason, when the reach does not occur for a while and becomes tired and the game is likely to be stopped, it is possible to cause the fluctuation to occur frequently twice, and by extension, the game can be continued by increasing the motivation of the game at that time.

Next, the control process of the twice change flag in the sixth embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In FIG. 24, first, it is determined whether or not the variation of the special symbol is started (S51), and if it is determined that the symbol variation is started, then the WCRND is set. It is determined whether the extracted value of K is "8.9" (S5).
2). Then, in S52, WCRND The extracted value of K is "8
When the value is any of "0 to 7" other than "9", after setting the execution flag of the game A (S53), W
CRND When the extracted value of K is any of "8.9", the execution flag of the game B is set (S54) and then the process proceeds to S55. The game A is the special symbol display portions 33a to 33c as described in the first embodiment.
It is a game in which the left, middle, and right special symbols are changed, and when the same symbols are aligned, a big hit is made (see FIG. 25 (A)). On the other hand, the game B is a game performed by displaying the character 61 and the slot machine 62 on the image display unit 60 having the special symbol display units 33a to 33c as one display area as shown in FIG. 25 (B). is there. In particular,
In this game, the character 61 operates the slot machine 62 having the special symbol sequences of “Ska” and “Hit”, and when the display result of the slot machine 62 becomes “Hit”, it is a big hit.

At S55, the WCR determined at S52 above.
ND It is determined whether the extracted value of K is an odd number. Then, in S55, WCRND When it is determined that the extracted value of K is an odd number, the change flag is set twice to change the special symbol twice (S56), and then the process returns to the main flow. On the other hand, in S55, WCRND When it is determined that the extracted value of K is an even number other than an odd number, the special symbol is changed once as usual without returning to S56, and the main flow is directly returned. When the variation flag is set twice in S56, the execution flag of the game A or the game B set in S53 or S54 becomes valid at the second symbol variation, and is forcedly set to 2 at the first symbol variation. A game different from the first game is played. That is, as shown in FIG. 26, WCRND When the extracted value of K is an even number other than “8” (any of “0, 2, 4, 6”), the game A is performed as a single change, and WCRND When the extracted value of K is "8", the game B is performed as a single change. On the other hand, WCRND K
If the extracted value of is an odd number other than "9" (any one of "1, 3, 5, 7"), game B is performed as the first variation, then game A is performed as the second variation, and WCRND
When the extracted value of K is "9", the game A is performed as the first variation and then the game B is performed as the second variation. As described above, in the sixth embodiment, when the variation is performed twice in accordance with the extraction of the random number, different types of games (game A and game B in the sixth embodiment) are always played, so the variation is performed twice. It is designed to improve the interest in people.

The first to sixth embodiments described above do not limit the present invention, and various modifications can be made within the scope of the present invention. For example, in the present embodiment, the variable display device is configured by an LCD display, but the present invention is not limited to this, and CRT, LED, VFD, E
It is also possible to use an indicator such as L or plasma, a drum type, a roof type, or a belt type. Also,
As the configuration of the ball game machine, the variation of the identification information on the variable display device is started with the detection of the winning ball by the starting ball detector, and when the identification information has a predetermined display result, a specific game state occurs. An example of a ball game machine that opens the variable winning ball device (this is generally called the first type) is illustrated, but the invention is not particularly limited to this and can be changed in accordance with the detection of a winning ball by the starting ball detector. A variation of the identification information on the display device is started, and when the identification information has a predetermined display result, the right is generated, and in this state, when a ball is hit in a specific area, a specific game state is generated. Commonly referred to as Type 3). Further, the entire ball game machine is constituted by a display device such as an LCD display, that is, the components such as "hitting ball" and "variable winning ball device" are displayed on the display device in a simulated manner. Can also be configured. In this case, the payout of the prize ball may be performed on behalf of a point or the like.

[0047]

As is apparent from the above description, in the structure of the present invention, the display control means derives the display result on the variable display device by detecting the hitting ball passing through the specific passing area. And a result determination unit that determines whether or not the display result of the variable display device is set as the specific display result for each detection of a ball hit by the passage detection unit, and the determination by the result determination unit. A display result determining means for determining the display result of the variable display device based on the result before the derivation thereof, and when the passing detection means detects a hitting ball when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the display result determination means determines the display result a plurality of times. By doing so, the display result is derived a plurality of times on the variable display device. Therefore, the display result is derived a plurality of times for one ball hit detection by the passage detecting means only when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Next, it is possible to turn improves the gambling of the game.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a part of a block diagram showing a control circuit for controlling a game operation.

FIG. 3 is a part of a block diagram showing a control circuit for controlling a game operation.

FIG. 4 is a list diagram showing the types of left, middle, and right special symbols.

FIG. 5 (A) is a list showing various random numbers used for special symbols, and FIG. 5 (B) explains the operation of determining the special symbol hit / miss by the selected random number. It is a simple flowchart for.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a control process of a twice-change flag.

FIG. 7 (A) is a list showing a variation pattern of a special symbol, and FIG. 7 (B) is a list showing conditions 1 to 3.

FIG. 8 is a list showing * 4.

FIG. 9 is a time chart showing a variation operation of each symbol on the left and right in one variation and a variation operation of a medium symbol other than the reach.

FIG. 10 is a time chart showing a changing operation of a medium symbol in each reach 1 to 3 in a single change.

FIG. 11 is a time chart showing a variation operation of each symbol on the left and right in a two-fold variation and a variation operation of a medium symbol other than the reach.

FIG. 12 is a time chart showing a variation operation of a medium symbol in each reach 1 to 3 in a variation twice.

FIG. 13 (A) is a time chart showing the operation of the special variable winning ball device opening with the stop display of the middle symbol, and FIG. 13 (B) is a start memory after closing the special variable winning ball device. It is a time chart showing the operation of changing the design, and FIG. 6C is a time chart showing the operation of changing the design due to the starting memory after the deviating design.

FIG. 14 (A) is a list diagram showing the types of ordinary symbols, FIG. 14 (B) is a list diagram of various random numbers used for the variation of ordinary symbols, and FIG. Is a normal pattern and WCRND It is a list chart showing the relationship with F.

FIG. 15 is a simple flowchart for explaining an operation of determining a normal symbol hit / miss by a selected random number.

FIG. 16 is a time chart showing a variation operation of a normal symbol associated with passage detection by a passing ball detector.

FIG. 17 (A) is a time chart showing an opening operation of a normal variable winning ball device when a normal symbol is a normal symbol in a normal time, and FIG. 17 (B) is a regular symbol at a high probability. It is a time chart which shows an opening operation of a normal variable winning a prize ball device at the time of winning.

FIG. 18 is a time chart showing an operation in which the normal symbol is changed again after the normal symbol is removed.

FIG. 19 is a time chart showing an operation of probability variation due to a stop display of a probability variation symbol.

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a control process of a twice-change flag in the second embodiment.

FIG. 21 is a flow chart showing a control process of a twice-change flag in the third embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart showing a control process of a twice-change flag in the fourth embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a control process of a twice-variation flag according to the fifth embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a control process of a twice-variation flag according to the sixth embodiment.

FIG. 25 (A) is a game A in the sixth embodiment.
It is an explanatory view showing a display image of, and the figure (B) is an explanatory view showing a display image of game B in a sixth embodiment.

FIG. 26 is a diagram illustrating various games A, B, and W according to the sixth embodiment.
CRND It is a list chart showing the relationship with the extracted value of K.

[Explanation of symbols]

 1 Game board 3 Game area 5 Ordinary variable winning ball device 8 Starting ball detector 9 Special variable winning ball device 12 Specific ball detector 13 Winning ball detector 19 Passing ball detector 30 Special variable display device 33a-33c Special symbol display part 34 Normal symbol display 35 Normal symbol memory display LED 36 Special symbol memory display LED 42 Basic circuit 60 Image display 61 Character 62 Slot machine

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A ball game machine capable of generating a specific game state advantageous to a player when the display result of a variable display device derived based on the control of display control means is a predetermined specific display result. In the display control means, the display control means allows passage of a display result to the variable display device by detecting a hitting ball passing through a specific passing area, and each time a hitting ball is detected by the passing detecting means. And a result determining means for determining whether or not the display result of the variable display device is the specific display result, and a display for determining the display result of the variable display device based on the determination by the result determining means. Result determining means, and when the hitting ball is detected by the passage detecting means when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the display result determining means determines the display result for a plurality of times, thereby performing the variable display. Pinball game machine, characterized by deriving a plurality of times display results in location. 2. The display control means, when the result determining means determines that the specific display result is to be obtained, and when the display result is derived a plurality of times when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the display result is displayed a plurality of times. 2. The ball game machine according to claim 1, wherein only the final display result of the results is derived as the specific display result. 3. Derivation storage means for storing a derivation of a display result associated with detection of a hitting ball by the passage detection means up to a predetermined number of times, and the derivation number of derivation of the display result stored in the derivation storage means is a predetermined value. The ball game machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the predetermined condition is satisfied.