JP2873951B2 - Pachinko gaming machine and gaming method using the same - Google Patents

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko game machine in which a game ball is launched on a game board to compete for a prize of the game ball, and in particular, a variable display means as an accessory means capable of changing a winning probability. The present invention relates to a first-type pachinko gaming machine which competes for a pachinko game by operating a variable display means by winning a specific winning opening, and a game method using the same.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a pachinko game machine of this type and a game method using the same, for example, there are the following pachinko game machines. That is, a game board surface is erected on the front side of the main body of the machine, and in a substantially central portion of the game board surface, a type of the pachinko game machine is defined, and usually one kind of accessory means is provided to enhance the game performance. Had been fitted.

[0003] The above-mentioned accessory means is constituted by an accessory consisting of the largest mechanism capable of changing a winning probability in a pachinko game machine, and the first kind pachinko game machine ( The game machines are classified into so-called fever machines, second-class pachinko machines (so-called snappers), third-class pachinko machines (so-called Kenrimono), and fourth-class pachinko machines (so-called one-shot machines).

[0004] In particular, in the first-class pachinko gaming machine (fever mono), a special winning means (a so-called chucker) is used as an accessory.
And variable display means (so-called digital),
When the game ball wins the special winning opening (chucker), the symbol is scroll-displayed on the variable display means, and when the symbol stopped and displayed on the variable display means matches the specific combination, the variable winning opening is activated and the relative winning opening is activated. Pachinko games that win with a high probability (prize winning probability) can be played and have been widely used.

In such a first-class pachinko gaming machine (fever mono), the probability of occurrence of a specific combination in the variable display means is generated by a program (usually recorded in ROM) built in the machine. The random number is determined based on the random number, and the player cannot directly falsify the program or control the random number generation to intervene in the occurrence probability of a specific combination.

[0006] As a result, the skill in the pachinko game contents that the player can intervene in is concentrated only on how to efficiently operate the variable display means and increase the number of random number generations. In addition, the process of the symbol matching game until reaching the jackpot game is uniform only by a simple scroll display, and it is difficult to visually anger the player, and there is a tendency to be injured.

[0007]

However, in such a conventional type 1 pachinko gaming machine (fever mono) and a pachinko gaming method using the same, the pachinko game contents in which the player can intervene on the variable display means. The only skill required was to efficiently operate the variable display means and increase the number of random numbers generated.

[0008] For this reason, the process of the symbol matching game until reaching the jackpot game is uniform, it is difficult to visually infuriate the player, and there is a tendency to injure the player, so that the playability is low and the power is powerful. And the lack of interest.

[0009] The contents displayed on the variable display means are as follows:
If the symbols stopped and displayed in the first two display columns are not the same (that is, reach state), the symbol matching game being executed at that stage will not reach the jackpot game,
Since the player's interest in the game is lost, there is a problem in that the playability is low throughout the game, and the game is lacking in power and fun.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems of the prior art. In the process of the symbol matching game until the jackpot game is reached, the symbol display of each display symbol of the variable display means is performed. Respectively, perform an animation display operation, further execute an Atari game or a loss game according to a random lottery of Atari or Loss, and, when the symbols stopped and displayed in any two display columns match, a symbol other than the matching symbol Is displayed in the remaining one of the display fields, so that the pachinko game can be varied and the player can be visually indignant.The pachinko game has high playability and is powerful and interesting. It is an object of the present invention to provide a game machine and a game method using the same.

[0011]

The gist of the present invention to achieve the above-mentioned object lies in the following three items. Item [1] A character matching means that can change the winning probability is provided, and a symbol matching game (14) is executed on the variable display means (17) according to the winning (16a) of the game ball (12) to execute a specific symbol ( 13) A pachinko gaming machine that gives a value when the combination of 13) is obtained, has a first display column (17b), a second display column (17c), and a third display column (17d),
A predetermined type of symbol (13) is randomly selected and displayed for each of the display fields (17b, 17c, 17d).
b, 17c, 17d) each design (13)
Is a predetermined type of display symbol (13a) stopped and displayed in a predetermined order for each of the display columns (17b, 17c, 17d), and a predetermined symbol in the process until the display symbol (13a) is stopped and displayed. A variable display means (17) composed of a plurality of intermediate symbols (13b) for causing each of the display symbols (13a) to perform an animation display operation (24) by successively displaying them in order; Of the symbols (13) displayed in the display columns (17b, 17c, 17d) of the means (17), the symbols (13) stopped and displayed in any two of the display columns (17b, 17c, 17d). Matches, the symbol (13) other than the matching symbol (13) is displayed in the remaining one of the display columns (17b, 1).
7c, 17d), a game management means (20) for executing a reach action (23) displayed on the game ball (12), and a random number lottery of Atari or Loss is performed in accordance with the winning (16a) of the game ball (12), and based on the lottery result. Atari prize information (16
c) or specific winning opening means (16) for generating loss winning information (16d), and when a new winning (16b) occurs during the execution of the symbol matching game (14), the specific winning opening means (16). ) Generated atari winning information (16)
c) or in accordance with the losing prize information (16d), the reservation right count information (19a), which is the number of unexecuted right of exercising the symbol matching game (14), is stored, and the executed number of executed right is retained. A holding display unit (19) for subtracting and storing and displaying the number of rights information (19a), wherein the game management unit (20) is configured to execute the atari winning information (16c) or the atari winning information (16c). When the number of reservation right information (19a) is received, the symbols (13) in the display columns (17b, 17c, 17d) are simultaneously displayed in the animation display operation (24). As a result, when the same display symbol (13a) is displayed in the first display column (17b), the second display column (17c), and the third display column (17d), the big hit play Generates exercising rights information (20a), also display field (17b of the variable display means (17),
17c, 17d), when the symbol (13) stopped and displayed in any two of the display columns (17b, 17c, 17d) of the symbols (13) displayed respectively matches the symbol (13). A game management means (21) of an Atari game for executing progress management of the reach action (23) for displaying symbols (13) other than the symbols (13) in the remaining one of the display fields (17b, 17c, 17d); (16d) or the symbol (13) in each of the display columns (17b, 17c, 17d) when receiving the reservation right frequency information (19a) based on the losing prize information (16d).
Are simultaneously displayed in the animation display operation (24), and as a result of the animation display operation (24), the first display column (17b) and the second display column (1
While the symbol (13) is stopped and displayed in the order of 7c),
The first display column (17b) and the second display column (17
When the symbol (13) stopped and displayed in c) matches,
The reach action (23) in the third display section (17d) is performed to display a symbol (13) based on the reach action (23), and the first display section (17d) is displayed.
b) When the symbol (13) stopped and displayed in the second display column (17c) does not match, the symbol (13) in the third display column (17d) is displayed after a lapse of a predetermined time. Symbol (13) displayed in the third display column (17d)
When any one of the symbols (13) stopped and displayed in the first display column (17b) or the second display column (17c) matches, the mismatched symbol (13) is stopped and displayed. The reach action (23) is performed again in the display fields (17b, 17c, 17d), and the symbol (13)
And a game management means (22) for a losing game for executing the progress management of the display of the variable display means (17).
The symbol (13) of a predetermined type is displayed in the display column (17) in accordance with the progress of the Atari game or the progress of the losing game, or in accordance with the number-of-retention-rights information (19a).
The pachinko machine is controlled to perform the animation display operation (24) or the reach action (23) in accordance with a predetermined display column order for each of (b, 17c, 17d) to display the symbol (13). Gaming machine (1
0).

Item [2] A normal winning opening (18a) and a V zone (18b). When the jackpot game exercising right information is received, the V zone (18b) is opened and the normal winning opening is set. (18a) or the V zone (1
8b) is provided with a variable winning opening means (18) for prompting a winning of the game ball to the 8b) and giving a value according to the winning (16a), and the variable winning opening means (18) is provided with the normal winning opening (18a). When the total number of balls winning the ball and the number of balls winning the V zone (18b) becomes equal to or more than a predetermined number of balls,
Alternatively, the V-zone (18b) is opened and the V-zone (18b) is closed when a predetermined time has elapsed. Winner in the V zone (18b) (16a)
The pachinko gaming machine (10) according to [1], wherein when the number of times of opening of the V zone (18b) is equal to or less than a predetermined number, the V zone (18b) is opened again. .

[3] Winning of the game ball (12) (16)
In accordance with a), the specific winning opening means (16) performs random number lottery of Atari or Loss, and generates the Atari winning information (16c) or the loss information (16d) based on the lottery result. When a new prize (16b) occurs during the execution of the symbol matching game (14), the hold display means (1) is displayed in accordance with the Atari prize information (16c) or the losing prize information (16d).
9) stores the number-of-exercised-rights information (19a), which is the number of exercise rights of the unexecuted symbol matching game (14), and calculates the executed number of exercise-rights from the number-of-executed-rights information (19a). The subtraction is stored and displayed, and the Atari winning information (16c) or the Atari winning information (1
When receiving the reservation right frequency information (19a) based on 6c), the game management means (21) of the Atari game
Each display column (17b, 17) of the variable display means (17)
c, 17d), the symbols (13) in the animation display operation (24) are simultaneously performed, and as a result of the animation display operation (24), the display fields (17b, 17) are displayed.
When the same display symbol (13a) is displayed in (c, 17d), the jackpot game exercising right information (20a) is generated, and as a result of the animation display operation (24), each display column (17b, 17c, 17d) is generated. ), Any two of the display columns (17b, 17) in the symbol (13) displayed
When the symbol (13) stopped and displayed on (c, 17d) matches, the symbol (13) other than the matching symbol (13) is displayed on the remaining one of the display columns (17b, 17c, 17d). The progress management of the reach action (23) is executed, and the losing right number information (19) based on the losing prize information (16d) or the losing prize information (16d).
a), the game management means (22) of the losing game sends each of the display fields (17b, 17c, 17d).
The symbol (13) is simultaneously displayed in the animation display operation (24). As a result of the animation display operation (24), the first display column (17b) and the second display column (17c) are arranged in order in each elapse of a predetermined time. The symbol (13) is stopped and displayed, and when the symbol (13) stopped and displayed in the first display column (17b) and the second display column (17c) matches, the third display column (17d) is displayed. ), The symbol (13) based on the reach action (23) is displayed by performing the reach action (23), and the symbols (13) stopped and displayed in the first display column (17b) and the second display column (17c) ( 13) When the pattern does not match, after a lapse of a predetermined time, the symbol (13) in the third display column (17d) is displayed, and the symbol (13) displayed in the third display column (17d) and the symbol (13) before the symbol are displayed. When the one first display area (17b) or said second display area (17c) within the stop displayed symbol (13) are matched, of the discrepancy pattern (1
3) is displayed in the display column (17b, 17c, 1)
In step 7d), the reach action (23) is performed again to execute the progress management of the display of the symbol (13), and in accordance with the progress of the atari game or the progress of the losing game, or in accordance with the reservation right frequency information (19a). In response, the variable display means (17) displays the predetermined type of symbol (13) for each of the display columns (17b, 17c, 17d) in accordance with the predetermined display column order.
4) Or the reach action (23) is performed to display the symbol (13), and the variable winning opening means (18)
When the jackpot game exercising right information (20a) is received, the V zone (18b) is opened and the game ball (12) is awarded to the normal winning opening (18a) or the V zone (18b). To give a value added in accordance with the winning, and that the total number of the winning balls in the normal winning opening (18a) and the winning balls in the V zone (18b) is equal to or more than the predetermined number of balls. Or when the V
When the zone (18b) is opened and the predetermined time has elapsed, the V zone (18b) is closed, and before the V zone (18b) is closed, the game balls (12) having the predetermined number of balls or more are set in the V zone. The zone (18b) is awarded, and when the number of times of opening of the V zone (18b) is equal to or less than the predetermined number, the V zone (18b) is again opened. A gaming method using the pachinko gaming machine (10).

Next, the operation based on the above-mentioned solution will be described. A pachinko gaming machine (10) and a pachinko gaming method using the same according to the present invention execute and match a symbol matching game (14) on a variable display means (17) in accordance with a winning (16a) of a game ball (12). Is given when the combination of the symbol (13) is obtained.

The variable display means (17) has three display fields (17b, 17c, 17d).
b, 17c, 17d) for each of the display symbols (1
3a) is displayed in a predetermined order, when the displayed symbol (1) is displayed.
The animation display operation (24) of the symbol (13) is executed by displaying the plurality of intermediate symbols (13b) subsequent to 3a).

In this way, in the process of the symbol matching game (14) until the big hit game is reached, the symbol display of each display pattern (13a) of the variable display means (17) is performed by animation display operation (24). A pachinko gaming machine (10) that can make pachinko games rich in change, visually exasperate the player, has high game characteristics, is powerful and interesting, and can implement a gaming method using the same.

The display field (17) of the variable display means (17)
b, 17c, 17d), any two of the display columns (17b, 17c, 17d) out of the symbols (13) displayed respectively.
When the symbol (13) stopped and displayed in (d) matches, the symbol (13) other than the matching symbol (13) is displayed in the remaining one of the display columns (17b, 17c, 17d). A reach action (23) can be performed.

Each of the display fields (17b, 17c, 17d)
In the process until the predetermined type of display symbol (13a) is stopped and displayed, the intermediate symbols (13b) are continuously displayed in a predetermined order, so that the symbol (13) of each display symbol (13a) itself is displayed. For each animation display operation (2
4) It can be done. Here, the animation display operation (24) means that different types of display symbols (13a) are not displayed one after another in one display field, but the display symbols (13a) make a continuous and constant movement. Display operation.

In this way, in the process of the symbol matching game (14) until the jackpot game is reached, the Atari game or the loss game according to the random number lottery of the Atari or Loss is executed to execute any two display fields (17b, 17b, 17
(c, 17d), when the symbol (13) stopped and displayed matches, the reach action for stopping and displaying the symbol (13) other than the matched symbol (13) in the remaining one display column (17b, 17c, 17d). By executing (23), the pachinko game can be varied and the player can be visually indignant. The pachinko game machine (10) which has high game performance, is powerful and interesting, and uses the same. Can be realized.

The specific prize port means (16) performs a random lottery of Atari or Loss according to a prize (16a) of the game ball (12), and based on the lottery result, the Atari prize information (16c). Alternatively, the losing information (16d) is generated.

When a new prize (16b) occurs during the execution of the symbol matching game (14), the hold display means (19) according to the Atari prize information (16c) or the losing prize information (16d). Stores the number-of-exercise-rights information (19a), which is the number of exercise rights of the unexecuted symbol matching game (14), and subtracts the executed number of exercise-rights from the number-of-exercise-rights information (19a). To store and display.

Game management means (21) for the Atari game
Is the reserve right number information (19c) based on the Atari win information (16c) or the Atari win information (16c).
a), each display field (17b, 17c, 17)
d) Simultaneously perform the animation display operation (24) on the symbol (13) in the display, and as a result of the animation display operation (24), a first display column (17b), a second display column (17c), and a third display column. When the same display symbol (13a) is displayed in (17d), the big hit game exercising right information (20a) is generated.

Also, the game management means (21) of the Atari game is provided with a display field (17b, 17) of the variable display means (17) as a result of the animation display operation (24).
c, 17d), when the symbol (13) stopped and displayed in any two of the display columns (17b, 17c, 17d) of the symbols (13) displayed respectively matches the symbol (13). ), The progress management of the reach action (23) for displaying the symbols (13) other than the symbols (13) in the remaining one of the display columns (17b, 17c, 17d) is executed.

A game management means (22) for the losing game.
The reservation right number information (19) based on the loss winning information (16d) or the loss winning information (16d).
a), the display fields (17b, 17c,
The symbols (13) in 17d) are simultaneously subjected to the animation display operation (24), and as a result of the animation display operation (24), the first display column (17b) and the second display column ( 17c) in the order of the design (1
3) and the first display column (17b)
When the stop-displayed symbol (13) in the second display column (17c) matches, the third display column (17d)
The reach action (23) is performed to display a symbol (13) based on the reach action (23).

The game management means (22) of the losing game, when the stopped and displayed symbols (13) of the first display column (17b) and the second display column (17c) do not match, a predetermined number. After a lapse of time, the third display column (17
d) The symbol (13) is displayed, and the symbol (13) displayed in the third display column (17d) and the symbol (13) displayed in the first display column (17b) or the second display column (17c) are displayed. If any of the symbols (13) match, the display column (1) displaying the mismatched symbol (13) is displayed.
7b, 17c, 17d), the reach action (23) is performed again to execute the progress management of the display of the symbol (13).

The variable display means (17) displays the predetermined type of symbol (13) in accordance with the progress of the atari game or the loss game or in accordance with the number-of-retention-rights information (19a). Fields (17b, 17c,
17d), the animation display operation (24) or the reach action (23) is performed in accordance with the predetermined display column order, and the symbol (13) is displayed.

The variable winning opening means (18) opens the V zone (18b) when receiving the jackpot game exercising right information (20a), and opens the normal winning opening (18).
a) or a game ball (12) to the V zone (18b)
And a given value is given according to the winning, and the total number of the winning balls in the normal winning opening (18a) and the winning balls in the V zone (18b) is equal to or more than the predetermined number of balls. Or when the V zone (18b) is opened and the predetermined time has elapsed, the V zone (1
8b) is closed, and before the V zone (18b) is closed, the game balls (12) having the predetermined number of balls or more win the V zone (18b) and the number of times the V zone (18b) is opened is reduced by the number of times. When the number of times is equal to or less than the predetermined number, the V zone (18b) is opened again.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine (10) and the gaming method using the same according to the present invention, the symbol matching game (1) until the jackpot game is reached.
In the process of 4), the symbol display of each display pattern of the variable display means (17) is performed by an animation display operation (24), and an Atari game or a loss game corresponding to a random lottery of Atari or Loss is executed to execute an arbitrary game. When the symbol (13) stopped and displayed in the two display columns (17b, 17c, 17d) matches, the matching symbol (1
The symbol (13) other than 3) is displayed in the remaining one display column (17).
b, 17c, 17d) reach action (2
By executing 3), the pachinko game can be varied and the player can be visually indignant. The pachinko game machine (10) which has high game performance, is powerful and interesting, and uses the same. A game method can be realized.

[0029]

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG.
As shown in the figure, there is an accessory means capable of changing the winning probability, and the variable display means 17 is provided in accordance with the winning 16a of the game ball 12.
And a value is given when the combination of the specific symbols 13 is obtained by executing the symbol matching game 14 in
Specific winning opening means 16, variable display means 17, variable winning opening means 18, normal winning opening 18 a, V zone 18 b, holding display means 19, game management means 21 for Atari game, and game management means 22 for losing game. Consisting of

The specific winning opening means 16, the variable display means 17, the variable winning opening means 18, the normal winning opening 18a, the V zone 18b, the holding display means 19, the atari game management means 21, and the game of the losing game of this embodiment. The control means 22 realizes control using a computer based on a microprocessor. The microprocessor is connected to a system bus.

The symbol 13 and reach action 23 in the symbol matching game 14 of the Atari game, the symbol 13 and reach action 23 in the symbol matching game 14 of the losing game, the display symbol 13a and the intermediate symbol 13b in the animation display operation 24, and the winning of the game ball 12 1
6a, transmission of new prize 16b, Atari prize information 16c, losing prize information 16d, reservation right number information 19a, jackpot game exercising right information 20a, etc. to the specific prize port means during the execution of the symbol matching game is transmitted by the computer. Executed via the system bus. Ethernet bus, G
When a bus structure such as the P-IB bus, the RS232C bus, the S100 bus, or the Centronics bus is used, data transmission is executed in accordance with a predetermined communication protocol corresponding to each of the bus structures.

The variable display means 17, the hold display means 19, the game management means 21 for the Atari game, and the game management means 22 for the losing game of the present embodiment have a pachinko game program necessary for the progress of the pachinko game. Have been. The pachinko game program is realized by a recording medium such as a RAM, a ROM, a magnetic recording medium, and a magneto-optical recording medium connected to a microprocessor via a system bus.

The pachinko game program is realized by software executable by a microprocessor.
Pachinko game programs are stored on recording media,
It can be read and modified by microprocessor commands.

The pachinko gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment
As shown in FIG. 2, a game board surface 11 is formed on the front side of the main body. Although not shown, a large number of pachinko game nails, chuckers, electric tulips, accessories, out ports, and the like may be provided at appropriate places on the game board surface 11. Further, the interior of the game board surface 11 or its periphery is provided with electric decorations for enhancing the playability. The front side of the game board 11 is covered with a protective glass.

On the back side of the game board surface 11, there is provided a chute member for causing the winning game balls taken from the accessory to flow down in an aligned state. A game ball counter may be attached to the downstream end of the chute member.

Although not shown in FIG. 2, the pachinko gaming machine 1
In the lower half part on the front side of 0, a front plate for holding game balls 12 to be used for pachinko games and a lower plate for receiving game balls 12 overflowing from the front plate are provided up and down.
At the lower right corner of the front side of the pachinko gaming machine 10, a handle for hitting a game ball 12 on the game board surface 11 is provided. The handle is set so that a game ball 12 is launched from a game ball launching device provided inside the lower part of the pachinko game machine 10 by the operation.

The symbol 13 is composed of a predetermined type of display symbol 13a and a plurality of intermediate symbols 13b for displaying each of the display symbols 13a in an animation display operation 24 by continuously displaying them in a predetermined order.

As shown in FIG. 2, the specific winning opening means 16 is provided on the pachinko gaming board surface 11 and performs a random lottery of Atari or Loss according to the winning 16a of the game ball 12, and based on the lottery result. It is connected to the hold display means 19, the game management means 21 of the Atari game, and the game management means 22 of the loss game so as to generate the Atari winning information 16c or the losing winning information 16d. In this embodiment, an operating chucker is used as the specific winning opening means 16.

The means for detecting the game ball 12 in the operating chucker includes optical detecting means using an LED or a photoelectric tube, magnetic detecting means using a Hall element or the like, and electric detecting means using a matrix sensor or a touch sensor. This can be realized by using an electrical detection unit based on a change in resistance, a detection unit that detects a change in dielectric constant using a capacitor, or the like. In the present embodiment, an optical detection unit using a small-sized, low-power-consumption LED that is resistant to disturbance noise is used.

Further, a sound generating section may be connected to the specific winning opening means 16 (operating chucker). The sound generation unit of the present embodiment emits music and sound suitable for each of the prizes when the prize is won, and allows the player to listen to the music via a speaker.

The means for detecting the game balls 12 in the chucker of this embodiment is realized by computer control based on the microprocessor.
The microprocessor is connected to the system bus.

As shown in FIG. 2, the hold display means 19
It is provided in the vicinity of the center of the game board surface 11, and according to the atari winning information 16c or the loss winning information 16d generated by the specific winning opening means 16 (operating chucker) when a new winning 16b is generated during the execution of the symbol matching game 14. The special winning opening means is configured to store the number of reserved rights information 19a, which is the number of exercise rights of the unexecuted symbol matching game 14, and to store and display the number of executed rights subtracted from the number of reserved rights information 19a. 16 (operating chucker), a game management means 21 for the Atari game, and a game management means 22 for the losing game.

In the present embodiment, the number of exercise rights (ie, the number of reserved rights) of the unexecuted symbol matching game 14 is realized by a display lamp (a reserved lamp). It is assumed that up to four exercise rights of the unexecuted symbol matching game 14 can be reserved, and a predetermined number of the display lamps (retention lamps) are provided above the variable display means 17 (in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2). , Four). FIG. 2 shows a state where three of the four display lamps are turned on (●) based on the reservation right count information 19a (the number of reservation rights is three at this time). . The light-off state is (○)
Indicated by.

The display lamp (holding lamp) can be realized using an LED, an incandescent lamp, a neon tube, a CRT, an EL (electroluminescence) device, a liquid crystal device, an electrochromic device, a plasma device, or the like.

The hold display means 19 of the present embodiment is realized by computer control based on a microprocessor. The transmission of the reservation right frequency information 19a is executed via a system bus connected to a computer. Ethernet bus, GP-IB bus, RS2
When a bus structure such as the 32C bus, the S100 bus, or the Centronics bus is used, data transmission is executed in accordance with a predetermined communication protocol corresponding to each bus structure.

The game management means 21 of the Atari game is provided with any two display fields 17 b, 17 b, 17 b, 17 c, 17 d of the variable display means 17.
When the symbols 13 stopped and displayed on 17c and 17d match, a reach action 23 for displaying a symbol 13 other than the matching symbol 13 on the remaining one of the display columns 17b, 17c and 17d is executed. When the Atari winning information 16c or the number of reservation right information 19a based on the Atari winning information 16c is received, each of the display fields 17b, 17c, 1 is displayed.
Animation display operation 24 simultaneously with symbol 13 in 7d
When the same display symbol 13a is displayed in the first display column 17b, the second display column 17c, and the third display column 17d as a result of the animation display operation 24, the big hit game exercising right information 20a is generated. Any two display columns 17b, 17c, 1 of the symbols 13 respectively displayed in the display columns 17b, 17c, 17d of the variable display means 17
When the symbol 13 stopped and displayed on 7d matches, the symbol 13 other than the matching symbol 13 is displayed in the remaining one display column 1.
Reach action 23 displayed on 7b, 17c, 17d
Winning opening means 16 (operating chucker), variable display means 17, and variable winning opening means 18 so as to execute the progress management of
And hold display means 19.

The game management means 22 of the losing game includes any two of the symbols 13 displayed in the display columns 17b, 17c, and 17d of the variable display means 17, respectively.
When the symbols 13 stopped and displayed on 17c and 17d match, a reach action 23 for displaying a symbol 13 other than the matching symbol 13 on the remaining one of the display columns 17b, 17c and 17d is executed. When receiving the losing prize information 16d or the number of reservation right information 19a based on the losing prize information 16d, each of the display fields 17b, 17c, 1 is displayed.
Animation display operation 24 simultaneously with symbol 13 in 7d
As a result of the animation display operation 24, the symbols 13 are displayed in the order of the first display column 17b and the second display column 17c every time a predetermined time elapses, and the first display column 17b and the second display column 17c are stopped and displayed. When the symbols 13 match, the reach action 23 in the third display column 17d is performed to display the symbols 13 based on the reach action 23, and the symbols 13 stopped and displayed in the first display column 17b and the second display column 17c do not match. In the case of, the symbol 13 in the third display column 17d is displayed after the lapse of a predetermined time, and the symbol 13 displayed in the third display column 17d and the first display column 17 are displayed.
b or the symbol 13 stopped and displayed in the second display column 17c
When any one of these matches, the specific winning opening means 16 is operated so that the reach action 23 is performed again in the display fields 17b, 17c, and 17d in which the unmatched symbols 13 are displayed, and the progress management of the display of the symbols 13 is executed. (Activated chucker)
And variable display means 17 and hold display means 19.

The variable display means 17, as shown in FIG.
The first display box 17 is provided near the center of the game board surface 11.
b, a second display field 17c and a third display field 17d, and a predetermined type of symbol 1 is provided for each of the display fields 17b, 17c and 17d.
3 is randomly selected and displayed, and a predetermined type of symbol 13 is specified for each of the display columns 17b, 17c, and 17d in accordance with the progress of the Atari game or the loss game or in accordance with the number-of-retention-rights information 19a. Display operation 24 or reach action 2 according to the display column order
3 to display the symbol 13 so that the game management means 21 for the Atari game and the game management means 22 for the losing game are displayed.
And connected to.

The first display section 17b, the second display section 17c, and the third display section 17d of the variable display means 17 include a 7-segment LED, a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and an EL.
(Electroluminescence) devices, or cathode ray tubes (CRT) can be used. A display screen of a liquid crystal display unit (LCD) or a cathode ray tube (CRT) has a dot matrix configuration, and is turned on (that is, turned on) or turned off (that is, turned off) by the display dots that form the display screen. Can display a desired symbol 13.
As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, a liquid crystal screen type variable display means 17 is provided near the center of the game board surface 11.

The symbol 13 displayed on the variable display means 17 is a moving image that can be visually recognized by the player (for example, an animation constituted by a simple repetitive operation). A plurality of cartoon designs, photos, and the like are prepared and used depending on the game situation.

In this embodiment, the display screen has four screens.
To 5 inch variable display means 17 (liquid crystal display unit (L
CD)), three display fields 17 in consideration of the display.
There is no particular restriction as long as it has b, 17c, 17d and the display symbol 13a is easy to recognize.

The variable display means 17 may be connected to a sound generator. The sound generation unit of the present embodiment emits music and sound suitable for each of the prizes when the prize is won, and allows the player to listen to the music via a speaker.

As shown in FIG. 2, the variable winning opening means 18 is provided near the lower portion of the pachinko gaming board surface 11 and includes a normal winning opening 18a and a V zone 18b, and receives the jackpot game exercising right information 20a. When the V zone 18b
Is opened and the normal winning opening 18a or the V
The prize 16a of the game ball 12 to the zone 18b is urged, and a given value is given according to the prize 16a. The total sphere of the number of prize balls to the normal prize port 18a and the number of prize balls to the V zone 18b is provided. When the number becomes equal to or more than a predetermined number of balls, or when the V zone 18b is opened and a predetermined time elapses, the V zone 18b is closed. Is the V zone 18b
Is connected to the game management means 21 of the Atari game so that the V zone 18b is opened again when the number of times of opening of the V zone 18b is equal to or less than a predetermined number. In the present embodiment, a chucker is used as the normal winning opening 18a and the V zone 18b.

Means for detecting the game ball 12 in the chucker include optical detecting means using an LED or a photoelectric tube, magnetic detecting means using a Hall element, etc., and electric resistance using a matrix sensor or a touch sensor. This can be realized by using an electrical detecting means due to a change in the electric field, a detecting means for detecting a change in the dielectric constant using a capacitor, or the like. In the present embodiment, L which is resistant to disturbance noise and small in power consumption is small.
Optical detection means using an ED is used.

Further, a sound generating section may be connected to the variable winning opening means 18. The sound generation unit of the present embodiment emits music and sound that match each of the prizes when a winning item is won,
This is what the player hears through the speakers.

The means for detecting the game balls 12 in the chucker of this embodiment is realized by computer control based on a microprocessor. The microprocessor is connected to a system bus.

Next, the operation will be described. The symbol matching game 14 in the pachinko gaming method of the present embodiment proceeds according to the flowchart of FIG. The operation of the symbol matching game 14 will be described below. After the pachinko gaming machine 10 is started, a demo screen is displayed and is continuously displayed on the specific winning opening means 16 (operating chucker) until the gaming ball 12 wins 16a.

After the game ball 12 has won the special winning opening means 16 (operating chucker) 16a (step S1), the specific winning opening means 16 responds to the winning 16a of the game ball 12 according to the winning 16a.
A random lottery of Atari or Loss is performed (step S
2) Using the result, the symbol matching game 14 (losing game or Atari game) is executed in the variable display means 17 (liquid crystal display unit (LCD)) (step S8).
Or step S10).

When the game ball 12 wins the special winning opening means 16 (operating chucker) 16a, the symbol matching game 14 is already being executed in the variable display means 17 (liquid crystal display unit (LCD)) or the number of reservation rights ( Reservation right frequency information 19
If a) exists (YES in step S9), the unexecuted symbol matching game 14 obtained by the winning 16b
Is stored in the memory of the holding display means 19 together with the lottery result, and the holding display lamp 19b
Is displayed (step S3 → step S4 → step S6).

However, the upper limit of the number of reservation rights (reservation right number information 19a) that can be stored in the memory of the reservation display means 19 is four, and the maximum number (= 4) of reservation rights already exists (retention right number information 19a). Is saved, the winning prize 16b
(The number of reservation right information 19)
a) The above reservation right is discarded (step S4 → step S5), and the game content is not affected at all (step S3 → step S4 → step S5).

The stored number of reservation rights (retention rights information 1
9a) is a variable display means 17 (a liquid crystal display unit (LC
One unit of symbol matching game 14 being executed in D))
Are executed in the order stored in the memory after the completion of (Step S9 → Step S7 → Step S8 →
Step S9, Step S9 → Step S7 → Step S10 → Step S9).

After completion of the one-unit symbol matching game 14,
If there is no reserved right count (reserved right count information 19a) (NO in step S9), the specific winning opening means 1
It is assumed that the information (combination of the symbols 13) finally obtained by the game is continuously displayed until the game ball 12 wins 16a to 6 (operating chucker).

However, if there is no prize 16a to the specific winning opening means 16 (operating chucker) even after the lapse of a predetermined time, a demo screen after startup is displayed, and this is displayed.
It is assumed that the game ball 12 is continuously displayed on the (operating chucker) until the game ball 12 wins 16a.

The operation of the losing game will be described below. In the losing game, in the three display fields 17b, 17c, and 17d, each symbol 13 is operated, and the reach action 23 can be executed according to the display symbol 13a stopped and displayed.

The determination of atari or loss is determined when the game ball 12 wins 16a to the specific winning opening means 16 (operating chucker), and by executing the loss game, the lottery result is visually displayed to the player. Can be recognized.

The losing game is executed when the losing game management means 22 receives the losing prize information 16d or the number of reservation right information 19a based on the losing prize information 16d.

When the game management means 22 of the losing game receives the losing prize information 16d or the number-of-reservation rights information 19a based on the losing prize information 16d, the display management section 22 displays each of the display fields 17
The symbols 13 in b, 17c, and 17d are simultaneously subjected to the animation display operation 24, and as a result of the animation display operation 24, the symbols 13 are displayed in the order of the first display column 17b and the second display column 17c every time a predetermined time elapses. The pattern 1 in which the first display column 17b and the second display column 17c are stopped and displayed.
When 3 matches, the reach action 23 in the third display column 17d is performed to display the symbol 13 based on the reach action 23, and the symbols 13 stopped and displayed in the first display column 17b and the second display column 17c do not match. When the predetermined time has elapsed, the symbol 13 in the third display column 17d is displayed, and the symbol 1 displayed in the third display column 17d is displayed.
3 matches any of the symbols 13 displayed in the first display column 17b or the second display column 17c, the display columns 17b, 17c,
At 17d, the reach action 23 is performed again to execute the progress management of the display of the symbol 13.

The variable display means 17, as shown in FIG.
Display symbols 13a of a predetermined type (13 types of display symbols 13a of the present embodiment) are displayed in a predetermined order ((a) → (b) → (c) → (d) →...) For each of the display columns 17b, 17c, 17d.
(E) → ... → (a) → (b) → ...) By displaying a plurality of intermediate symbols 13b following the displayed symbol 13a, the animation display operation 24 of the symbol 13 is executed.

Thus, in the process of the symbol matching game 14 until the big hit game is reached, the variable display means 1
The pachinko game can be varied and the player can be visually infuriated by performing the animation display operation 24 on the symbol display of each display pattern of No. 7.
It is possible to realize a pachinko gaming machine 10 having a high gaming performance, being powerful and interesting, and a gaming method using the same.

The losing game in the pachinko gaming method of the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

After the losing game is executed, the display symbols 13a are simultaneously operated in the three display fields 17b, 17c, and 17d simultaneously (animation display operation 2).
4) (Step S8-1).

After a lapse of a predetermined time, the symbol 13 in the first display field 17b is determined (the symbol 13a is selected by a random number) (step S8-2).

After a lapse of a predetermined time, the symbol 13 in the second display field 17c is determined (the symbol 13a is selected by a random number) (step S8-3).

When the symbols 13 stopped and displayed in the first display column 17b and the second display column 17c match (step S8).
-4 is YES), the reach action 23 is performed in the third display column 17d (step S8-4 → step S8).
-5 → Step S8-6), The display symbol 13a is determined. The display symbol 13a is selected by a random number.

That is, the display pattern 13 in the first display column 17b
When a and the display symbol 13a in the second display column 17c match, another display symbol 13a is forcibly changed to the third display column 17d.
Will be displayed.

The reach action 23 is any two of the symbols 13 displayed on the display columns 17b, 17c, and 17d of the variable display means 17, respectively.
When the symbols 13 stopped and displayed at 17d match, symbols 13 other than the matching symbol 13 are displayed in the remaining one of the display columns 17b, 17c, and 17d. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the symbols 13 (display symbols 13 a) stopped and displayed in the first display column 17 b and the second display column 17 c of the variable display unit 17 match each other, the symbols other than the matching symbol 13 are used. This is to display the symbol 13 (display symbol 13a) in the third display column 17d.

Thus, in the process of the symbol matching game 14 until the big hit game is reached, the atari game or the losing game according to the random number drawing of the atari or the losing is executed to execute any two display fields 17b, 17c, 17
When the symbols 13 stopped and displayed at d match each other, the symbols 13 other than the coincident symbol 13 are replaced with the remaining one display column 17.
By executing the reach action 23 displayed on b, 17c, and 17d, the pachinko game can be varied and the player can be visually indignant. The pachinko game machine has high game performance, and is powerful and interesting. 1
0 and a game method using the same.

If the determined symbols 13 in the first display field 17b and the second display field 17c are not the same (NO in step S8-4), the third display field 1 is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed.
The symbol 13 of 7d is determined (the display symbol 13a is selected by a random number) (step S8-4 → step S8).
-7).

The determined symbol 13 in the third display field 17d
(Display symbol 13a) and one of the determined symbols 13 (display symbols 13a) in the first display column 17b or the second display column 17c match (step S8-8).
YES), the display fields 17b, 17c, and 17d in which different symbols 13 (display symbols 13a) are determined are operated again to perform the reach action 23 (step S8-).
8 → step S8-9 → step S8-5), symbol 13
(Display symbol 13a) is determined. The display symbol 13a is selected by a random number. However, the remaining two display fields 17b,
If a match with 17c and 17d is selected (YES in step S8-8), another symbol 13 is forcibly displayed (step S8-8 → step S8-9 → step S8-5).

When the symbols 13 (display symbols 13a) of all the display columns 17b, 17c, 17d are completely displayed, 1
The unit loss game ends, and the process returns to step S9 in FIG.

Thus, in the process of the symbol matching game 14 until the big hit game is reached, the variable display means 1
7 is displayed in an animation display operation 24, and a loss game corresponding to a random number lottery of loss is executed to execute any two display fields 17b, 17
When the symbols 13 stopped and displayed on c and 17d match, the reach action 23 for displaying the symbols 13 other than the matching symbol 13 on the remaining one of the display columns 17b, 17c and 17d is executed, so that the pachinko game is played. A pachinko gaming machine 10 that is rich in changes, can make a player visually angry, has high game properties, is powerful and interesting, and a gaming method using the same can be realized.

The operation of the Atari game will be described below. 3
Two display fields 17b, 17c and 17d are provided, and the symbols 13 are operated to obtain a result of a hit or a loss based on given information. However, the judgment of Atari or Loss is made to the specific winning opening means 16 (operating chucker) by the game ball 12.
Is determined at the time of winning 16a, and the game is executed in order for the player to visually recognize the lottery result.

When the Atari game management means 21 receives the Atari winning information 16c or the number of reservation right information 19a based on the Atari winning information 16c, each of the display fields 17
b, 17c, and 17d are simultaneously subjected to the animation display operation 24, and as a result of the animation display operation 24, the first display box 17b and the second display box 17 are displayed.
c, and when the same display symbol 13a is displayed in the third display column 17d, the jackpot game exercising right information 20a is generated, and the display columns 17b, 17c, 17d of the variable display means 17 as a result of the animation display operation 24 are generated. Arbitrary two display fields 17b, 17 of the symbols 13 displayed on the
When the symbols 13 stopped and displayed on c and 17d match, the progress management of the reach action 23 for displaying the symbols 13 other than the matching symbol 13 on the remaining one of the display columns 17b, 17c and 17d is executed.

Thus, in the process of the symbol matching game 14 until the big hit game is reached, the variable display means 1
7 is displayed in an animation display operation 24, and an Atari game corresponding to the Atari random number lottery is executed to execute any two display fields 17b, 17
When the symbols 13 stopped and displayed on c and 17d match, the reach action 23 for displaying the symbols 13 other than the matching symbol 13 on the remaining one of the display columns 17b, 17c and 17d is executed, so that the pachinko game is played. A pachinko gaming machine 10 that is rich in changes, can make a player visually angry, has high game properties, is powerful and interesting, and a gaming method using the same can be realized.

The Atari game in the pachinko gaming method according to the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. After the execution state of the Atari game, the display symbols 13 in the three display fields 17b, 17c, and 17d are promptly displayed.
a are simultaneously activated (animation display operation 24) (step S10-1).

Atari game pattern a, b,
c is displayed (the Atari game pattern is selected by a random number) (step S10-1).

A. Atari symbol (selection of predetermined display symbol 13a as Atari symbol) is displayed in first display column 17b, Atari symbol (selected by random number) is displayed in second display column 17c, and reach action 23 is displayed in third display column 17d. Later, Atari symbols (selected by random numbers) are displayed.

B. Atari symbols (selected by random numbers) are displayed in the first display column 17b, lost symbols (display symbols 13a other than Atari symbols, selected by random numbers) are displayed in the second display column 17c, and Atari symbols (selected by random numbers) are displayed in the third display column 17d. (Selection by random number) is displayed, and after the reach action 23 in the second display column 17c, an Atari symbol (selected by random number) is displayed in the second display column 17c.

C. The first display section 17b displays a lost pattern (selected by random numbers), the second display section 17c displays an Atari pattern (selected by random numbers), and the third display section 17d displays an Atari pattern (selected by random numbers). First display column 1
7b After restart reach action 23, an Atari symbol (selected by random number) is displayed.

After all the symbols 13 are completely determined, the variable winning opening means 18 (attacker) is opened (step S).
10-2).

In the variable winning opening means 18 (attacker), the winning 16a to the normal winning opening 18a and the winning 16a to the V zone 18b total 10 balls or more (step S10).
(YES in -3) or 30 seconds elapse after the variable winning opening means 18 (attacker) is opened (step S10-3).
NO → Step S10-4), and when any one of these conditions is satisfied, the variable winning opening means 18 (attacker) is closed (Step S10-5). This is set as one unit open in the variable winning opening means 18 (attacker), and the number of executions at the start is stored in the memory.

After the completion of one unit release, during the execution of the release, 1
When at least one game ball 12 wins 16a in the V zone 18b and the number of executions is less than 16 (step S10-
(YES in step 6 → NO in step S10-7)
The unit is opened (NO in step S10-7 → step S10-2).

After the completion of one unit release, if none of the gaming balls 12 wins 16a in the V zone 18b during execution of the release (NO in step S10-6), or the number of executions reaches sixteen. Case (YE in step S10-7)
S) ends the Atari game and returns to step S9 in FIG.

FIG. 6 shows the screen configuration of the variable display means 17.
This will be described with reference to FIG. The display screen configuration includes three display fields 17b, 17c, and 1 displayed on a liquid crystal display unit (LCD).
In this embodiment, a 4-5 inch liquid crystal display unit (LCD) is used as the variable display means 17 so that the 7d display pattern 13a can be easily recognized. For example, FIG.
Alternatively, a display screen configuration as shown in FIG.

In FIG. 6A, a symbol 13 is displayed in a frame partitioned close to the ordinary pachinko gaming machine of the first kind.
In FIG. 6B, the background and the like are displayed together, and
The pattern 13 is displayed in two scenes.

The display pattern 13a on the variable display means 17
Will be described with reference to FIG. In the present embodiment, the display column 17
The number of patterns of the display symbols 13a displayed in b, 17c, and 17d is set to 10, and a plurality of (two in FIG. 7 (b) and (c) in this embodiment) intermediate symbols 13b are provided between the respective display symbols 13a. Is provided, the display symbol 13a executes the animation display operation 24. Each display pattern 13a does not use similar ones so as not to cause confusion for the player, and the difference is easily recognized.

In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the animation display operation 24 of the display symbol 13a is performed according to the following progress, and the display symbols 13a patterns 1 to 10 are repeatedly displayed based on a predetermined process.

Display of display symbol 13a pattern 1 → display of intermediate symbol 13b → display of display symbol 13a pattern 2 → display of display symbol 13a pattern 2 → ... → display of display symbol 13a pattern 10 → display of intermediate symbol 13b ) → display pattern 13a pattern 1 → display intermediate symbol 13b (plural) → display display symbol 13a pattern 2 → display intermediate symbol 13b (plural) → In this embodiment, three display fields 17b, 17c, 17d
Are all of the same 24 animation display operation patterns, but may be provided with different colors or different characters as long as the commonality can be recognized by the player.

In the present embodiment, a special display is performed on the demonstration screen, the Atari game demonstration screen, and the screen of the reach action 23. Hereinafter, the special display operation will be described. The demo screen is displayed when a predetermined time elapses upon activation. Titles and the like are displayed at the same time.

The Atari game demo screen is displayed at the time of the Atari game. After the Atari game pattern of the display symbol 13a is displayed, it is displayed that it is an Atari game, the start of one-unit release is displayed, and the number of times of release is displayed and recognized. V zone 18b provided in winning opening means 18 (attacker)
If the player wins 16a, a message to that effect is displayed, and furthermore, a message that the Atari game has ended is displayed.

Further, the screen of the reach action 23 has a change from the normal symbol operation to make the player recognize that the game is a reach and to excite the reach by the effect.

Note that all the demo displays are not limited to simply recognizing the state of the player, but also provide an effect to attract the interest of the player. Also, it is desirable that the demo screen in which one unit is opened changes depending on the number of executions.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a display operation in the pachinko gaming method according to one embodiment of the present invention. The display screen process will be described below. Pachinko machine 10
(Evaluator) Display demo screen after startup (Step S
1). After winning the specific winning opening means 16 (operating chucker),
A game image is displayed and activated (step S2).

If the result of the lottery based on the random numbers is an Atari game, the operation is performed in accordance with the Atari game pattern, and after the Atari game is determined, the Atari game demonstration is advanced (YES in step S3 → step S4 → step S5).

If the result of the lottery based on the random numbers is a loss, the operation is performed according to the loss game pattern (step S3).
If the reach state occurs during that time, the reach action 23 is inserted (step S6 → step S6).
7: YES → Step S8).

In both the Atari game and the losing game, if the game execution right has been stored in the memory after the end (YES in step S9), the game image is activated again (YES in step S9 → step S3). In the present embodiment, it is assumed that the activation of the game image is a combination of the symbols 13 obtained by the previous game as a starting symbol.

In both the Atari game and the losing game, if the game execution right has not been stored in the memory after the end (NO in step S9), the combination of the symbols 13 obtained in the previous game is continuously displayed. (Step S
9 → Step S10).

The specific winning port means 16 (operating chucker) again activates the game image after winning. It should be noted that the combination of the symbols 13 currently displayed is set as the activation symbol (the combination of the symbols 13 obtained by the previous game) (step S1).
0).

Specific winning opening means 16 for 30 seconds
If the winning 16a to the (operating chucker) has not been achieved (YES in step S11), a symbol 13 that matches the symbol 13 displayed after the activation as a demo screen is displayed (step S12), and the specific winning again. The mouth means 16 (operating chucker) displays and activates the game image after winning (step S12 → step S3). Note that a combination of the symbols 13 displayed before the demonstration screen is displayed (that is, a combination of the symbols 13 obtained in the previous game) is a startup symbol.

As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine 10 and the gaming method using the same according to the present embodiment, the symbol matching game 14 until the jackpot game is reached is achieved.
In the process, the symbol display of each display pattern of the variable display means 17 is caused to perform an animation display operation 24, and an atari game or a loss game corresponding to a random number drawing of an attack or a loss is executed to execute any two display fields 1
When the symbols 13 stopped and displayed on 7b, 17c and 17d match, the reach action 23 for displaying the symbols 13 other than the matching symbol 13 in the remaining one of the display columns 17b, 17c and 17d is executed, so that the pachinko machine is operated. It is possible to realize a pachinko gaming machine 10 that can make the game rich in change, visually exasperate the player, has high game performance, is powerful and interesting, and a game method using the same.

[0112]

According to the pachinko gaming machine and the gaming method using the same according to the present invention, the symbol display of each display symbol of the variable display means is animated in the process of the symbol matching game until the jackpot game is reached. In addition to performing the display operation, when the Atari game or the loss game according to the random number lottery of Atari or Loss is executed and the symbols stopped and displayed in any two display fields match, the symbols other than the matching symbol are replaced with the remaining symbols. By executing the reach action displayed in one display column, the pachinko game can be varied and the player can be visually indignant. Can be realized.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a functional block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart of a pachinko gaming method according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart of a loss game in the pachinko gaming method according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart of an Atari game in the pachinko gaming method according to one embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 6 is a screen configuration of a variable display unit according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 7 is a diagram illustrating an animation display operation in a symbol matching game according to an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart of a display operation in the pachinko gaming method according to one embodiment of the present invention.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Pachinko gaming machine 11 ... Game board surface 12 ... Gaming ball 13 ... Symbol 13a ... Displayed symbol 13b ... Intermediate symbol 14 ... Symbol matching game 16 ... Specific winning opening means 16a ... Gaming ball winning 16b ... Specification during execution of symbol matching game New prize to winning opening means 16c Atari winning information 16d Loss winning information 17 Variable display means 17b First display field 17c Second display field 17d Third display field 18 Variable winning port means 18a Normal Winning port 18b V zone 19 Reservation display means 19a Reservation right number information 20 Game management means 20a Big hit game exercising right information 21 Game management means for Atari game 22 Game management means for lost game 23 Reach action 24 Animation display operation

Claims (3)

(57) [Claims] Claims: 1. An accessory device capable of changing a winning probability.
In a pachinko gaming machine that executes a symbol matching game with variable display means according to a winning of a game ball and gives a value when a specific symbol combination is obtained, a first display column, a second display column and a second It has three display columns, a predetermined type of symbol is randomly drawn and displayed for each display column, and the symbols displayed in the display columns are of a predetermined type which are stopped and displayed in a predetermined order for each display column. A display symbol and a plurality of intermediate symbols for causing each of the display symbols themselves to perform an animation display operation by continuously displaying the display symbols in a predetermined order until the respective display symbols are stopped and displayed. The variable display means, and, among the symbols displayed in the display columns of the variable display means, when the symbols stopped and displayed in any two of the display columns match, the symbols other than the matching symbol are used as the remaining symbols. One said A game management means for executing a reach action to be displayed in a designated field, and a specific winning opening means for performing a random lottery of Atari or Loss according to the winning of the game ball and generating Atari winning information or Loss winning information based on the lottery result. When a new prize is generated during the execution of the symbol matching game, the number of exercise rights of the symbol matching game that has not been executed is determined according to the Atari winning information or the loss winning information generated by the specific winning opening means. Holding information on the number of reservation rights, and holding display means for storing and displaying the number of executed rights subtracted from the information on the number of reservation rights executed, wherein the game management means is the atari winning information or the When receiving the number-of-reserved-rights information based on the Atari winning information, when the symbols in the display columns are simultaneously operated as the animation display, Generating the jackpot game exercising right information when the same display symbol is displayed in the first display column, the second display column, and the third display column as a result of the animation display operation, and When the symbols stopped and displayed in any two of the display columns among the symbols respectively displayed in the display columns match, the reach action of displaying a symbol other than the matching symbol in the remaining one of the display columns is performed. The game management means of the Atari game that performs progress management, and, when receiving the losing prize information or the information on the number of reservation rights based on the losing prize information, the symbols in the display columns are simultaneously subjected to the animation display operation. As a result of the animation display operation, the symbols are stopped and displayed in the order of the first display column and the second display column each time a predetermined time elapses, and the first display column and the second display column are displayed. When the symbols displayed and stopped in the second display column match, the reach action is performed in the third display column to display a symbol based on the reach action, and the first display column and the second display column are stopped. When the displayed symbols do not match, the symbol in the third display column is displayed after a lapse of a predetermined time, and the symbol displayed in the third display column and the symbol in the first display column or the second display column are further displayed. When any of the stopped symbols is matched, in the display column where the mismatched symbol is displayed, the reach action is performed again to execute progress management of symbol display, and a game management means of a lost game. The variable display means, according to the progress of the Atari game or the progress of the losing game, or according to the information on the number of reservation rights, the predetermined type of the The handle, the performing the animation display operation or the reach action for each display field in accordance with a predetermined display field order, pachinko machines, characterized in that it is controlled to perform the display of symbols. 2. A normal winning port and a V zone. When the jackpot game exercising right information is received, the V zone is opened and a game ball is awarded to the normal winning port or the V zone. A variable winning opening means for prompting and giving a value added in accordance with the winning, wherein the variable winning opening means determines a total number of balls of the winning balls in the normal winning opening and the number of winning balls in the V zone. When the number of balls becomes equal to or more than that, or when the V zone is opened and a predetermined time has elapsed, the V zone is closed, and the V zone is further closed.
A game ball having a predetermined number of balls or more wins in the V zone before the zone is closed, and when the number of times of opening the V zone is equal to or less than a predetermined number, the V zone is opened again. Item 7. A pachinko gaming machine according to item 1. 3. The specific winning opening means performs a random lottery of Atari or Loss according to a winning of a game ball,
The Atari winning information or the loss winning information is generated based on the lottery result, and when a new winning occurs during the execution of the symbol matching game, the hold display is performed according to the Atari winning information or the loss winning information. Means for storing the information on the number of reserved rights, which is the number of exercise rights of the unexecuted symbol matching game, and subtracting the number of executed rights from the information on the number of reserved rights, storing and displaying the information; When receiving the winning information or the information on the number of reservation rights based on the Atari winning information, the game management means of the Atari game simultaneously performs the animation display operation of the symbols in the display columns of the variable display means, As a result of the animation display operation, when the same display symbol is displayed in each display column, big hit game exercising right information is generated , The result of the animation display operation,
When the symbols stopped and displayed in any two of the display columns among the symbols displayed in the respective display columns match, the reach action for displaying a symbol other than the matching symbol in the remaining one of the display columns. When the loss management information of the loss game is received, the symbols in the display columns are simultaneously displayed in the animation. The first display section and the second display section are stopped and displayed in the order of the first display section and the second display section every time a predetermined time elapses as a result of the animation display operation, and the stop display of the first display section and the second display section is performed. When the performed symbols match, the reach action is performed in the third display column to display a symbol based on the reach action, and the first table is displayed. When the symbols stopped and displayed in the display column and the second display column do not match, the symbol in the third display column is displayed after a predetermined time has elapsed, and the symbol stopped and displayed in the third display column and the symbol When any of the symbols stopped and displayed in the first display column or the second display column matches, the reach action is performed again in the display column in which the mismatched symbol is displayed, and the progress of the display of the symbol is managed. Executing the atari game or the losing game, or according to the information on the number of pending rights, the variable display means displays the predetermined type of symbol for each of the display fields in the predetermined display field. Performing the animation display operation or the reach action in accordance with the order to display symbols, When the variable winning opening means receives the jackpot game exercising right information, The V zone is opened to promote the winning of the game ball to the normal winning opening or the V zone, and to give a given value according to the winning, and the number of winning balls to the normal winning opening and the V zone to the V zone. When the total number of balls with the number of winning balls is equal to or greater than the predetermined ball, or when the V zone is opened and the predetermined time has elapsed, the V zone is closed, and the V zone is closed before the V zone is closed. 3. The game machine according to claim 2, wherein when a game ball having a predetermined number of balls or more wins the V zone and the number of times of opening the V zone is equal to or less than the predetermined number, the V zone is opened again. A gaming method using the described pachinko gaming machine.