JP3470081B2 - Pachinko machine - 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 machine provided with a special symbol display device which produces a predetermined profitable operation by a predetermined combination.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A special symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols on a screen, a special starting area provided with a ball detecting means,
Due to the ball detection signal from the ball detection means in the special starting area, the special symbol display device is variably displayed, and the symbol control means for confirming and displaying each symbol, and the variable winning device equipped with the variable winning opening controlled to open and close And, when the combination of the symbols fixedly displayed on the special symbol display device is in a predetermined winning symbol mode, it becomes a big hit state, and a pachinko machine for generating a special game operation that brings a predetermined gain to the player. Is well known.

Here, the special game operation that brings this predetermined gain is usually the opening of the variable winning port of the variable winning device,
The opening and closing round is performed by repeating a predetermined number of times, in which a predetermined winning time of the variable winning opening is closed or the closing of the variable winning opening is completed due to the completion of a specified number of winnings within the predetermined waiting time. .

[0004]

As described above, in the special game operation, the variable winning opening of the variable winning device is opened, and a predetermined time limit (eg, 30 seconds) elapses or within the opening time. In order to provide the player with a profit by repeating the process (opening / closing round) of closing and opening the variable winning opening a predetermined number of times (eg, 16 rounds) when the specified number of winnings (eg; 10) have been won. Is. However, in practice, if you hit the ball normally, you will almost certainly have 10 hits within 30 seconds of the predetermined opening time, which is due to the intervention of the player's technique. There is almost no room, and all players will receive a profit on a fair condition.

However, recent game machines pursue fairness, and the game results are all determined at the time of winning the prize. As a result, in order to characterize the game machines, only changes in the reach action and increase in size and sophistication of the display are pursued. Has been done. However, once you learn the reach action etc., you can understand it as a pattern even if the model changes and it is difficult to express the characteristics of each gaming machine. As a result, the distance between game players and the lifespan of game machines are becoming shorter. On the other hand, it can be said that such shortening of life is worrisome in terms of recycling of game machines.

The present invention aims to solve the above-mentioned problems by proposing a configuration in which the skill of the game is required even during the special game operation.

[0007]

According to the present invention, when the above-mentioned big hit occurs, the variable winning a prize opening of the variable winning a prize device is opened and a predetermined time limit of the variable winning a prize has passed or a specified number of winnings within the predetermined time limit. In a pachinko machine that executes a special game operation that repeats the opening and closing rounds that sequentially close the variable winning opening due to the expiration, until the specified number of prizes have expired in the opening and closing round during the special game operation. The pachinko machine is characterized in that the consumption time of is set as a determination condition of a predetermined advantageous form related to the gain of the player.

That is, as described above, the variable winning opening of the variable winning device is opened, and a predetermined time limit of, for example, about 30 seconds elapses, or a predetermined number of prizes, for example, about 10 are won within the predetermined time limit. The variable winning opening is closed due to the expiration, but paying attention to the consumption time required until the completion of the specified number of winnings, if this time is short, it will try to provide a certain amount of gain. As a result, it becomes necessary to swiftly flow the game ball into the variable winning a prize port, and the player pays attention to an accurate hit ball without waste, and the gain difference is differentiated due to the skill difference. Therefore, even during the big hit operation (special game operation), the feeling of tension is maintained, and the enjoyment of the game is improved.

Here, it occurs in each opening and closing round,
The cumulative consumption time of the predetermined number of times until the prize is completed may be set as the determination condition of the predetermined advantageous mode. That is, when the integrated consumption time is short, a predetermined gain is to be provided. As a result, the game is evaluated as a whole series of special game operations, and the integrity of the special game can be maintained.

Further, in the opening and closing round during the special game operation, the remaining time obtained by subtracting the consumption time required until the completion of the specified number of winnings from the predetermined time limit is associated with the player's gain. May be used as the determination condition. In this case, if the remaining time is long, a certain amount of gain is to be provided. This configuration is the inside out of the above-described configuration that provides a gain when the consumption time is short, and the essence is the same. Therefore, the same effect can be obtained.

Even with such a configuration, the accumulated remaining time of the remaining time obtained by subtracting the time required to complete the specified number of winnings, which is generated in each opening and closing round, from the accumulated remaining time is determined as a predetermined advantageous mode. This can be a condition, and this also allows the game evaluation to be performed as a whole series of special game operations, and the integrity of the special game can be maintained.

Next, as the structure of this predetermined advantageous mode,
This predetermined advantageous form is the update operation for the next opening / closing round, and the condition that the consumption time required until the winning of the specified number of game balls to win the variable winning a prize is completed is within the specified consumption time, A configuration is proposed that can be updated during the opening and closing rounds. That is, when the condition is satisfied, the right to continue to the next opening / closing round is granted. For example, in one round, within 20 seconds, 1
When a game ball enters the 0 variable winning port, the game ball is closed once and then the opening / closing round is started. Therefore, if the time exceeds 20 seconds and the time is within 30 seconds, 10 prizes can be won, but the next opening / closing round does not proceed.

Furthermore, the predetermined advantageous form is the update operation to the next opening / closing round, and the accumulated time of the consumption time required for the completion of the prize winning that occurs in each opening / closing round during the special game operation is the specified accumulated time. It is also proposed that the structure can be updated to the next opening / closing round, provided that it is within the range. Unlike the above-mentioned configuration, this configuration does not expire in one opening / closing round, but since the specified cumulative time is consumed in each round, the faster the specified number of prizes are completed, the more times Opening and closing rounds can be updated.

Further, the predetermined advantageous mode is that the additional opening / closing round is added after the basic opening / closing round number has been exhausted, and the additional opening / closing round is added on condition that the accumulated remaining time is a predetermined time. Be proposed. That is, the difference (remaining time) from the above-mentioned predetermined time limit of 30 seconds and the time when 10 prizes have expired is added up, and the basic opening / closing round number is set to 16 and the integrated remaining time is 200 seconds to 249 seconds. If there is one round, add 2 and
If it is 50 seconds or more, it provides a gain such as adding two rounds. Of course, the addition may be limited to one time.

Further, as a predetermined advantageous mode, it may relate to a gain after the end of the special game operation. As an example thereof, it is proposed that the predetermined advantageous form is a jackpot probability that the definite symbol of the special symbol display device becomes a predetermined hit symbol mode. For example, it is conceivable that after the special game operation is completed, until the time corresponding to the above-mentioned accumulated remaining time elapses, the probability is higher than the normal hit probability. Alternatively, if the accumulated remaining time is 300 seconds or more and a predetermined threshold value or more, the configuration may be such that a high probability state occurs until the next big hit.

Further, a configuration is proposed in which the predetermined advantageous form shortens the variable display time of the special symbol display device after the end of the special game. That is, when the balls continuously enter the special starting area, the balls are stored only within a predetermined number. For this reason, when the fluctuation display time becomes short, the digestion speed of the starting memory becomes fast, and the occurrence rate of ineffective spheres decreases. In this way, the variable display time is greatly related to the game gain. Therefore, a configuration is proposed in which the variation display time is shortened after the end of the special game operation until the time corresponding to the above-mentioned accumulated remaining time elapses. Alternatively, if the accumulated remaining time is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value such as 250 seconds or more, the variable display time is shortened until the next big hit.

On the other hand, in this kind of pachinko machine, a normal symbol display device for variably displaying the symbols on the screen, a normal starting area provided with a ball detecting means, and a ball detection signal from the ball detecting means in the normal starting area Due to the variable display of the normal symbol display device, the symbol control means for confirming and displaying the symbol and the normal electric accessory for controlling the opening / closing of the special starting area are provided, and the hit symbol display of the normal symbol display device is displayed. According to the configuration, the normal electric accessory is driven to be opened, and in such a configuration, the predetermined advantageous form is a hit probability that the fixed symbol of the normal symbol display device becomes a predetermined hit pattern mode. What to do is suggested. That is, as a result, the number of times the normally electric accessory is released is increased, and a state advantageous to the player occurs.

As a structure using this normal symbol display device as a predetermined advantageous mode, a structure is proposed in which the variable display time of the normal symbol display device after the end of the special game is shortened. That is, similar to the above, when the game ball continuously enters the normal starting area, it is stored only in a predetermined number, and beyond this, even if it enters the normal starting area, it becomes invalid, so after the special game operation ends, The variable display time of the normal symbol display device is shortened until the time corresponding to the above-mentioned accumulated remaining time elapses, or if the accumulated residual time is equal to or more than a predetermined threshold value, until the next big hit, the ordinary symbol display device Reduce the variable display time.

As described above, during the special game operation, if the consumption time required to complete the specified number of winnings in the variable winning opening in the open state is short (the remaining time is long), this is played. Various gains can be provided to the player by setting a predetermined advantageous form of determination condition related to the player's gain.

By the way, the player wants to know the predetermined advantageous mode or the current situation toward the mode. Therefore, a notifying means may be provided for displaying information related to the predetermined advantageous form such as the consumption time, the accumulated consumption time, the remaining time, the accumulated remaining time, the digestion of the predetermined advantageous form or the remaining time by a screen display or a voice. . This information includes not only time information but also the start or end of a predetermined advantageous mode,
Contains message information. As a result, the player is stimulated with a sense of expectation for the predetermined advantageous state, and at the time of the predetermined advantageous state, can accurately grasp the current situation.

[0021]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine, which includes a pachinko gaming machine 1, a front frame 3, and a gaming board 4, and a lower portion is provided with an upper tray 60 and a lower tray 61,
Furthermore, a rotary firing handle 40 is provided at the lower right.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 4 of the pachinko gaming machine 1, in which a center case 7 fixed to the front of a mounting case (not shown) is arranged in the center of the board surface.
In the center case 7, a special symbol display device 6 including a liquid crystal display, a CRT display, a dot matrix or a 7 segment indicator is provided. On this special symbol display device 6, three special symbols A, B and C are displayed side by side in the lateral direction. The special symbols A, B, C are "0" to "1".
4 ”etc.

A special starting memory number display device 8 consisting of four pilot lamps is provided on both lower sides of the center case 7.
Is provided. This special starting memory number display device 8 is shown in FIG.
The number of spheres stored in a partial area of the storage device RAM indicated by is displayed.

Further, on the special symbol display device 6, a normal symbol display device 1 consisting of three LEDs for lighting a specific color.
0 is allocated. The three LEDs sequentially blink to display various combinations of lighting modes. When the lighting mode is a predetermined hit state, the normal electric accessory 15
Open up. Incidentally, as this normal symbol display device 10,
It may be configured by a liquid crystal display, one or a plurality of 7-segment indicators, and the like, and determine the hit or miss depending on the display content.

On both sides of the center case 7, normal symbol operation gates (normal starting areas) 13 and 13 are provided, and in the normal symbol operation gates 13 and 13, a normal symbol start switch S ₂ for detecting a game ball. (See FIG. 3), and when a ball detection signal is generated from the normal symbol starting switch S ₂ , the normal symbol display device 10 changes the symbol.

Further, on both sides of the normal symbol display device 10, a normal starting memory number display device 11 consisting of four pilot lamps is provided, and the sphere detection signal from the normal symbol starting switch S ₂ has a predetermined number. Storage RAM as upper limit
When it is stored in a partial area of, the number of storage is displayed.

When the display result of the normal symbol display device 10 is in the predetermined hit state as described above, the left and right opening / closing blades of the normal electric accessory 15 disposed directly below the center case 7 are about 0. Expand for 5 seconds to expand the opening degree of the special starting area 14 and convert it into a state in which a ball can easily enter. That is, the ball entrance of the ordinary electric accessory 15 serves as the special starting area 14 for driving the special symbol display device 6. Further, in the ordinary electric accessory 15, a special symbol starting switch S ₁ such as a photoelectric switch, a limit switch, or the like which constitutes a sphere detection configuration.
(See FIG. 3) is provided, and the special symbol starting switch S ₁
With the ball passing detection by, the special symbols A, B, C of the special symbol display device 6 are variably displayed, and the predetermined symbols are stopped and displayed.

Further below the ordinary electric accessory 15,
A lid 18 having a variable winning opening 17 having a specific area 19
The variable winning a prize device 16 which converts the variable winning a prize mouth 17 into either an open state or a closed state by controlling the opening and closing of is provided. This variable winning a prize device 16 is for executing a special game operation described later, and a variable area 17 has a specific area switch (feature continuous operation switch) S for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific area 19. ₃ and a winning ball detection switch (count switch) S ₄ for counting the number of winning prizes in the big hit are provided.

Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described. When the game sphere flows in from the symbol starting area 14, the special symbol display device 6 is driven together with the supply of the prize sphere. In addition, when passing continuously, the ball detection by the special symbol starting switch S ₁ is stored in the starting storage device (RAM), and L of the starting storage number display device 8 is stored as described above based on the storage.
The ED lights up sequentially and is held up to four times. This LE
Every time the design of D starts to change, it is turned off and the number of memories is reduced.

When this special symbol display device 6 is driven, the special symbols A, B and C start changing in accordance with a predetermined symbol sequence, and after about 6.5 seconds or more, the symbols are special symbols A, B and C in this order. Fluctuation stops. And special symbols A, B,
As C will be described later, when the combination of the same symbols,
A big hit occurs and a sound generator (see Figure 3)
Along with the fanfare, the special game operation is started, the variable winning opening opening solenoid (see FIG. 3) of the variable winning device 16 is driven, and the lid 18 tilts forward to open the variable winning opening 17. This release is a predetermined time limit (3
0 seconds) has elapsed or until the winning ball detection switch (count switch) S ₄ detects winning of 10 game balls within the predetermined time limit. Further, as described above, passes through the specific region 19 of the variable winning openings 17, the specific area switch (character object continuous operation switch) S ₃ when turned on, the condition for the next closing round is satisfied, once the lid When 18 is driven to close and one round is finished, the variable winning a prize opening 17 is opened again after the operation is finished, and the process goes to the next opening / closing round. In this way, the opening and closing rounds are repeated to cause the continuous opening operation of the variable winning a prize opening 17, thereby providing the player with a predetermined gain.

Thus, the variable winning a prize device 16 opens the variable winning a prize mouth 17 by a big hit, elapses of a predetermined time limit (30 seconds) of the variable award winning hole 17, or a predetermined number of pieces within the predetermined time limit ( The opening and closing rounds are sequentially repeated by closing the variable winning opening 17 due to the completion of the winning of 10 prizes, and the specified number (10) of the winning completion time corresponds to each embodiment described later. It becomes a condition for determining a predetermined advantageous form related to the player's profit, and constitutes a main part of the present invention.

The symbol variation control means of the special symbol display device 6 and the ordinary symbol display device 10 described above is constituted by a game control device 80 (microcomputer system) including a central control unit CPU and the like shown in FIG. The configuration and control mode will be described.

The central control unit CPU executes a control operation in a predetermined procedure, and is connected to a storage device ROM for storing an operation program and a storage device RAM capable of reading and writing necessary data at any time. Storage device RO
In M, fixed data such as a control program, a random number table, a jackpot game pattern and a lamp, an LED display pattern, a sound generation pattern for generating a sound effect from a speaker, and the like are stored. The various random numbers described above are stored in the random number table, so that each lottery is performed in accordance with each step described above.

Further, in the central control unit CPU, a special symbol starting switch S ₁ provided in the special symbol starting region 14 via the input port, a normal symbol starting switch S ₂ , a specific region switch (characteristic continuous operation switch) S ₃ The winning ball detection switch S ₄ is connected, the signal sent from each switch is shaped by the waveform shaping circuit and transmitted to the central control unit CPU as input data, and the information is stored in the storage device RAM. In the storage device RAM, a storage area for temporarily storing data etc. defining the stop display mode of the special symbols A, B, C displayed on the special symbol display device 6, a register area constituting a soft timer, and the game control device 8
0 work area and the like are provided. This storage device R
An address bus (not shown) for unilaterally transmitting information designating an address for reading and writing data to and from the AM
The central control unit CPU is connected to the storage unit ROM and RAM and the data bus for exchanging data. Further, in the storage area of the storage device RAM, the ball detection signals from the special symbol starting switch S ₁ and the normal symbol starting switch S ₂ are stored up to a predetermined number.

Further, the central control unit CPU is connected with a peripheral device such as a symbol control unit 81 for controlling via an output port, the above-mentioned various solenoids, starting memory number display units 8 and 11, decorative lamps and LEDs. . This symbol control device 81 includes a CPU for LCD variable display and a driver, and the special symbol display device 6 including a liquid crystal display is connected to the driver to control the symbol. In the storage device (not shown) of the symbol control device 81,
Variable display data for the liquid crystal display (special symbol display device 6), fixed data such as its display pattern and big hit display mode are stored. In addition, as described above, the sound generator that receives the sound data and outputs the sound data to the amplifier is connected to the central control unit CPU. Moreover,
As will be described later, from the start of the special game operation, the specified number 1
Timer TM to measure the time until 0 wins
Are connected.

Next, the symbol control of the special symbol control device 6 by the game control device 80 will be described. Storage device RO described above
In M, a jackpot special random number K consisting of 0 to 426 frames is stored. And a ball enters the symbol starting area 14,
When the sphere is detected by the special symbol starting switch S ₁ , the random number value at that time is selected, and the content thereof is the storage device RAM.
Memorized in.

In the storage device ROM, the big hit symbol random number L selected by the result of the big hit special random number K and the lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc are stored, and the symbol to be a stop symbol is determined based on the hit or miss. To do.

Furthermore, 0 to 28 are stored in the storage device ROM.
The reach random number N is stored. Since this reach random number N has a plurality of types of special reach variation display modes that are different from the non-reach state, the reach random number N determines the reach variation display mode. , In the case of a big hit symbol, and in the case of a lost symbol and A = B, it is selected.

When the sphere passes through the special starting area 14 and the special symbol starting switch S ₁ is turned on, the big hit special random number K is selected in accordance with the generation of such a detection signal, and the hit or the off is determined. In this process, if the starting memory number is full (4), it is invalid even if the ball passes through the special starting area 14, or if it is fluctuating, the starting memory number is changed. Processing such as adding one is performed.
Then, the special symbol display device 6 fluctuates via the symbol control device 81 based on the sphere passing to the special starting region 14 or the subtraction of the starting memory number. In addition, even when the normal symbol operation gate (normal starting area) 13, 13 has passed, it becomes invalid if the starting memory number is full.

Big hit special random number K = 7 is selected
Then, the special symbol start switch S ₁ Sphere detection signal from
Stored in the starting memory or with the occurrence of an issue
In some cases, special patterns A, B, and C will accompany the memory digestion.
Along with varying, the value from the jackpot symbol random number L shown in FIG.
Is selected to determine the winning symbol. Furthermore, reach random numbers
N is drawn, and reach operation is performed in any special variation display mode.
Decide what to do. Here, the big hit symbol random number L is 0 to
It consists of 14 15 frames, and the hit pattern corresponding to the frame
elect.

Then, the special symbols A and B are sequentially circulated and stopped, and the reach state is set so that the same symbols are obtained, and after the predetermined special operation mode designated by the reach random number N is executed, the special symbol C is obtained. Is stopped, and is determined in advance by the jackpot symbol random number L, “1,1,1”, “2,2,2”, “3,3,3” shown in the lower row,
The combination of the same symbols composed of numbers such as "4, 4, 4" is displayed in the special symbols A, B, C so that the winning symbol mode is achieved. Then, it becomes a "big hit", and the above-described operation of the variable winning device 16 is performed.

On the other hand, if K is not a hit frame, it will be lost, and the special symbols A, B, C will be varied, and the random symbols Ma, Mb, Mc will be sequentially selected, and the special symbols A, B, C will be lost. indicate. At this time, when the symbol selected from the lost symbol random numbers Ma and Mb becomes the special symbol A = B, the reach random number N is selected by lottery so as to generate the reach operation in the predetermined reach variation display mode. ,
When the winning symbol is obtained, the lost symbol random number is again selected again so that the lost symbol pattern is obtained.

Next, the essential part of the present invention will be described. As described above, the special symbols A, B, C of the special symbol display device 6
When becomes a hit symbol mode, it becomes a "big hit", a special game operation is executed, and a sound generator (see FIG. 3)
Sounds the fanfare, the large winning opening opening solenoid is driven, the lid 18 of the variable winning device 16 tilts forward, and the variable winning opening 17 opens. Then, when the predetermined time limit of 30 seconds elapses or when the specified number of 10 game balls have finished winning, the lid 18 is closed once, and when the first opening / closing round is completed, the process moves to the next opening / closing round ( Depending on the embodiment, there is a case where the transition does not occur.).

By the way, according to the present invention, during the special game operation, the player spends a predetermined gain on the consumption time required to complete the winning of the specified number of 10 pieces to the variable winning opening 17 in the open state. The determination condition of the related predetermined advantageous form is used. In other words, if the consumption time required to complete the winning of the specified number of 10 is early, the player is given a direct or indirect gain. As a result, it becomes necessary to swiftly enter the game ball into the variable winning port 17, so that the player pays attention to an accurate hit ball without waste, and the gain difference is differentiated due to the skill difference. Therefore, even during the big hit operation (special game operation), the feeling of tension is maintained, and the enjoyment of the game is improved. Also, the skill of the player will be tested, and by this,
The equalization of the game will be corrected, and the original enjoyment of the pachinko game will be restored. The consumption time required to complete the winning of the specified number of 10 pieces to the variable winning port 17 is measured by the timer TM (see FIG. 3). This embodiment will be described below.

[Structure in which the Number of Opening and Closing Rounds is Determined] B; Update of Opening and Closing Rounds (1) As shown in FIG. 4, it took until the specified number of game balls to be won in the variable winning port 17 was completed. A configuration is proposed in which the next opening / closing round is performed on condition that the consumption time t _x is within the specified consumption time t _s . For example, if t _s = 20 seconds in one round,
Time t _x when 10 game balls enter the variable winning a prize mouth 17,
When the sphere enters the specific area 19 on condition that t _x ≦ t _s , the lid 18 is once closed and then the next opening / closing round is started. Even if the time exceeds 20 seconds, 10 prizes can be won within the time limit t ₀ (30 seconds). However, even if the ball enters the specific area 19, the opening / closing round does not proceed.

In this case, the maximum number of consecutive rounds is determined,
It may not continue for more than this round. It should be noted that the round may be allowed to be continued up to the specified number of released balls, and in this case, the specified consumption time t _s is shortened and the renewal condition is tightened to ensure a harmonious gain provision. .

(B) Update of the opening / closing round (2) As shown in FIG. 5, the consumption time t required for the completion of winning is generated in each opening / closing round during the special game operation.
The cumulative consumption time Σt _x of _{x1 to} t _xn can be updated in the next opening / closing round, provided that it is within the specified cumulative time T _x . Unlike the above-mentioned configuration, this configuration does not expire in one opening / closing round, but since the specified cumulative time is consumed in each round,
The sooner the specified number of prizes are completed, the more open and close rounds can be updated.

C: The remaining time t _y obtained by subtracting the consumption time t _x required until the winning of the specified number of prizes from the predetermined limit time t ₀ of the additional special game of the number of opening and closing rounds,
Accumulation of the basic number of opening / closing rounds N, and the accumulated remaining time Σ
A configuration is proposed in which, when _ty is predetermined, the number of additional opening / closing rounds is added to the basic number of opening / closing rounds N by a predetermined number of times n. In this case, the total number of open / close rounds = N + n
Becomes

Here, the basic opening / closing round number N is 10
The accumulated remaining time Σt _y But from 200 seconds
If it is 249 seconds, one round is added and it is 250 seconds or more.
If so, it is possible to add two rounds. Predetermined number of times is 1
It may be fixed once or plural times.

The two; with determining the number of additional closing round by integrating remaining time .SIGMA.t _y that increase or decrease the aforementioned number-off rounds, when the cumulative time spent .SIGMA.t _x exceeds a prescribed integration time T _x terminates the special game operation.
As a result, there are cases where the number N of basic opening / closing rounds is exceeded and cases where the number of opening / closing rounds is smaller than the number N of basic opening / closing rounds. That is, the number of open / close rounds can be increased or decreased depending on the consumption time t _x or the remaining time t _y required until the winning of the specified number of prizes is completed. In addition to this, various configurations can be adopted in which the number of opening / closing rounds is increased / decreased with respect to the basic number N of opening / closing rounds. In this case, the basic opening / closing round number N may be set to 10, and the minimum / maximum number may be limited, such as the minimum number 5 and the maximum number 16 times.

In each of the above-mentioned embodiments a to d, as before, in order to update to the next opening / closing round, it is necessary that the spheres flow into the specific area 19.
It should be noted that a configuration that does not require the inflow of the specific region 19 may be used.

"Configuration in which the predetermined advantageous form is executed after the end of the special game operation"a; The winning probability of the special symbol display device 6 The predetermined advantageous form is the fixed symbol of the special symbol display device 6 is the predetermined hit pattern. Probabilistic configurations are proposed. Here, as a means for changing the probability, for example, in the case of low probability, the big hit special random number K is only "7", and in the case of high probability, the big hit special random number K is "7", "13". , “23”, “42”, and “47”, the winning probability may be changed and the winning probability may be changed.

[0053] The high-probability state, for example, after special game operation ends, etc. and to the accumulated remaining time .SIGMA.t _y above has elapsed, the configuration relating to the accumulated time remaining .SIGMA.t _y is proposed. Alternatively, the high probability may be continued until the next big hit. In addition, the integrated remaining time Σt _y
But 300 seconds or more, etc., if more than a predetermined threshold value, a high-probability state until the next big hit, otherwise, until the time has elapsed that corresponds to the accumulated remaining time .SIGMA.t _y as a configuration such as to maintain a high probability Is also good. As described above, by adjusting the predetermined threshold value of the integrated remaining time with respect to the degree of gain, it becomes possible to provide a harmonious gain. Furthermore, the time from the end of the special game operation to the end of the high probability may be set as a fixed time (for example, 5 minutes).

B; Variable display time of the special symbol display device The predetermined advantageous form is the special symbol display device 6 after the end of the special game.
The variable display time may be shortened. For example,
The accumulated remaining time .SIGMA.t _y, thereby selecting the change display time.

That is, when the balls continuously enter the special starting area 14, the balls are stored only within a predetermined number. When the number of balls exceeds the predetermined number, the balls are invalid even if they enter the special starting area 14. Therefore, when the variable display time is shortened, the speed at which the starting memory displayed on the special starting memory number display device 8 is consumed is increased,
The rate of invalid balls will decrease. Therefore, such a variable display time is greatly related to the gain of the game,
It can be said that shortening this is an advantageous form. Therefore, a configuration is proposed in which the variation display time is shortened after the end of the special game operation until the time corresponding to the above-mentioned accumulated remaining time elapses. Alternatively, if the accumulated remaining time is at least a predetermined threshold value such as 250 seconds or more, the variable display time may be shortened until the next big hit.

C; Normal winning probability of the symbol display device 10 A predetermined advantageous form is proposed in which the definite symbol of the ordinary symbol display device 10 has a hit probability of being in a predetermined winning symbol mode. That is, by increasing this probability, the number of times the normal electric accessory 15 is opened is increased, the passing rate of the game ball to the special starting area 14 is increased, and as a result, the probability of starting the special game operation is improved, which is advantageous. It becomes a state.

D: Variable display time of the normal symbol display device The predetermined advantageous form is the normal symbol display device 1 after the end of the special game.
The variable display time of 0 may be shortened. For example, the accumulated remaining time .SIGMA.t _y, thereby selecting the change display time.

That is, in the same manner as described above, when the balls continuously enter the normal symbol operation gates (normal starting regions) 13, 13,
Stored in a limited number, the normal starting memory number display device 1
Although the stored number is displayed in 1, if the number exceeds the predetermined number, it will be invalid even if the ball passes through the normal symbol operation gates 13 and 13. Therefore, from the end of the special game operation, until the time corresponding to the above-mentioned accumulated remaining time elapses, the normal symbol display device 1
Or to reduce the variation display time of 0, or the accumulated remaining time .SIGMA.t _y is equal to or greater than a predetermined threshold value, until the next jackpot,
Normally, the variable display time of the symbol display device 10 is shortened.

As described above, if the consumption time t _x required for the specified number of winnings to reach the variable winning opening in the open state during the special game operation is short, this is the player's gain. By making the determination conditions of the related predetermined advantageous forms, various gains can be provided to the player.

By the way, the player wants to know the predetermined advantageous mode or the current situation toward the mode. Therefore, consuming time t _x, the accumulated time spent .SIGMA.t _x, the remaining time t _y, the accumulated time remaining .SIGMA.t _y, notification for notifying the time associated with the predetermined advantageous form of digestion or the remaining time of the predetermined advantageous embodiment the screen display or sound Means may be provided. As a means for displaying on this screen, it may be displayed on the screen of the special symbol display device 6, or a dedicated display device may be provided at a position visible to the player, and the time progress which changes momentarily may be displayed. . In the case of sound notification, the above sound generator may be used. As the voice notification, not only time information but also message information such as start or end of a predetermined advantageous mode can be notified. As a result, the player is stimulated with a sense of expectation for the predetermined advantageous state, and at the time of the predetermined advantageous state, can accurately grasp the current situation.

[0061]

As described above, according to the present invention, during the special game operation, the consumption time required for the specified number of winnings to reach the variable winning opening in the open state is regarded as the gain of the player. Since the determination condition of the related predetermined advantageous form is adopted, it is necessary to quickly flow the game balls into the variable winning a prize slot in order to expedite the consumption time required until the winning of the specified number of prizes, and the player is wasted. It is necessary to pay attention to an accurate hit ball, and a difference in skill causes a difference in acquisition gain. Therefore, even during the big hit operation (special game operation), the feeling of tension is maintained, and the enjoyment of the game is improved. Also, the skill of the player will be tested, and by this,
The equalization of the game will be corrected, and the original enjoyment of the pachinko game will be restored. Therefore, there is an excellent effect that the pachinko machine does not get tired of the pachinko machine, the enjoyment of the pachinko machine can be maintained, and the pachinko machine can be prevented from leaving the game and shortening the life of the game machine.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board 1 of a pachinko machine of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a special symbol display device 6 of the present invention.

FIG. 3 is a block circuit diagram showing a game control device (microcomputer).

FIG. 4 is a winning timing chart of the variable winning port 17.

FIG. 5 is another winning timing chart of the variable winning port 17.

[Explanation of symbols]

6 Special symbol display device 10 Ordinary symbol display device 14 Starting port 16 Variable winning device 17 Variable winning holes

Claims (10)

(57) [Claims] 1. A special symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols on a screen, a special starting area provided with a ball detecting means, and a special symbol due to a ball detection signal from the ball detecting means in the special starting area. The display device is variably displayed, and a symbol control means for confirming and displaying each symbol is provided, and a variable winning device having a variable winning opening that is controlled to be opened and closed is provided, and the combination of each symbol confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device is In the case of a predetermined winning pattern mode, the opening of the variable winning opening of the variable winning device and the closing of the variable winning opening due to the passage of a predetermined time limit of the variable winning opening or the expiration of a predetermined number of winnings within the predetermined time limit. In a pachinko machine that is configured to execute a special game operation that repeats the opening and closing rounds that occur sequentially, a variable winning award that occurs in each opening and closing round during the opening and closing round during the special game operation. It is possible to update to the next opening / closing round, provided that the cumulative consumption time of the specified number of game balls required to complete the winning of the specified number of game balls to be won is within the specified cumulative time A pachinko machine characterized in that. 2. A special symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols on the screen, a special starting area having a sphere detecting means, and a special symbol due to a sphere detection signal from the sphere detecting means of the special starting area. The display device is variably displayed, and a symbol control means for confirming and displaying each symbol is provided, and a variable winning device having a variable winning opening that is controlled to be opened and closed is provided, and the combination of each symbol confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device is In the case of a predetermined winning pattern mode, the opening of the variable winning opening of the variable winning device and the closing of the variable winning opening due to the passage of a predetermined time limit of the variable winning opening or the expiration of a predetermined number of winnings within the predetermined time limit. In a pachinko machine that executes a special game operation that repeats the opening and closing rounds that occur sequentially, it takes from the predetermined time limit to the completion of the specified number of winnings that occur for each opening and closing round. During the remaining time obtained by subtracting,
On condition that the accumulated remaining time becomes a predetermined time,
A pachinko machine characterized by adding additional opening and closing rounds after the basic opening and closing rounds have been exhausted. 3. A special symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols on the screen, a special starting area having a sphere detecting means, and a special symbol due to a sphere detection signal from the sphere detecting means of the special starting area. The display device is variably displayed, and a symbol control means for confirming and displaying each symbol is provided, and a variable winning device having a variable winning opening that is controlled to be opened and closed is provided, and the combination of each symbol confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device is In the case of a predetermined winning pattern mode, the opening of the variable winning opening of the variable winning device and the closing of the variable winning opening due to the passage of a predetermined time limit of the variable winning opening or the expiration of a predetermined number of winnings within the predetermined time limit. In a pachinko machine that is configured to execute a special game operation that repeats the opening and closing rounds that occur sequentially, a variable winning award that occurs in each opening and closing round during the opening and closing round during the special game operation. If the accumulated consumption time of the specified number of game balls required to complete the winning of the specified number of prizes is within the specified accumulated time, it will be after the special game operation ends. Then, the hit probability that the definite symbol of the special symbol display device becomes a predetermined hit symbol mode is a high probability that the hit probability is higher than the normal hit probability. 4. A special symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols on the screen, a special starting area having a sphere detecting means, and a special symbol due to a sphere detection signal from the sphere detecting means of the special starting area. The display device is variably displayed, and a symbol control means for confirming and displaying each symbol is provided, and a variable winning device having a variable winning opening that is controlled to be opened and closed is provided, and the combination of each symbol confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device is In the case of a predetermined winning pattern mode, the opening of the variable winning opening of the variable winning device and the closing of the variable winning opening due to the passage of a predetermined time limit of the variable winning opening or the expiration of a predetermined number of winnings within the predetermined time limit. In a pachinko machine that executes a special game operation that repeats the opening and closing rounds that occur sequentially, it takes from the predetermined time limit to the completion of the specified number of winnings that occur for each opening and closing round. During the remaining time obtained by subtracting,
On condition that the accumulated remaining time becomes a predetermined time,
A pachinko machine characterized in that after the special game operation is finished, the probability of hitting the determined symbol of the special symbol display device in a predetermined hitting pattern mode is a high probability higher than the normal hitting probability. 5. A special symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols on the screen, a special starting area provided with a ball detecting means, and a special symbol due to a ball detection signal from the ball detecting means in the special starting area. The display device is variably displayed, and a symbol control means for confirming and displaying each symbol is provided, and a variable winning device having a variable winning opening that is controlled to be opened and closed is provided, and the combination of each symbol confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device is In the case of a predetermined winning pattern mode, the opening of the variable winning opening of the variable winning device and the closing of the variable winning opening due to the passage of a predetermined time limit of the variable winning opening or the expiration of a predetermined number of winnings within the predetermined time limit. In a pachinko machine that is configured to execute a special game operation that repeats the opening and closing rounds that occur sequentially, a variable winning award that occurs in each opening and closing round during the opening and closing round during the special game operation. Special time after the end of the special game concerned, provided that the cumulative consumption time of the specified number of game balls required to complete the winning of the specified number of prizes is within the specified cumulative time A pachinko machine characterized by shortening the variable display time of the pattern display device. 6. A special symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols on the screen, a special starting area having a sphere detecting means, and a special symbol due to a sphere detection signal from the sphere detecting means of the special starting area. The display device is variably displayed, and a symbol control means for confirming and displaying each symbol is provided, and a variable winning device having a variable winning opening that is controlled to be opened and closed is provided, and the combination of each symbol confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device is In the case of a predetermined winning pattern mode, the opening of the variable winning opening of the variable winning device and the closing of the variable winning opening due to the passage of a predetermined time limit of the variable winning opening or the expiration of a predetermined number of winnings within the predetermined time limit. In a pachinko machine that executes a special game operation that repeats the opening and closing rounds that occur sequentially, it takes from the predetermined time limit to the completion of the specified number of winnings that occur for each opening and closing round. During the remaining time obtained by subtracting,
On condition that the accumulated remaining time becomes a predetermined time,
A pachinko machine characterized by shortening the variable display time of the special symbol display device after the end of the special game. 7. A special symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols on the screen, a special starting area having a sphere detecting means, and a special symbol due to a sphere detection signal from the sphere detecting means of the special starting area. The display device is variably displayed, the symbol control means for confirming and displaying each symbol, the variable winning device with a variable winning opening controlled to open and close, the normal symbol display device for variably displaying the symbol on the screen, and the ball detection Ordinary starting area equipped with means, the normal display area is caused by the sphere detection signal from the sphere detection signal, the normal symbol display device is variably displayed, and the symbol control means for confirming and displaying the symbol and the opening and closing of the special starting area Equipped with a normal electric accessory to control, while driving the normal electric auditors by the hit symbol display of the normal symbol display device, the combination of each symbol confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device is a predetermined hit symbol mode. If , An opening and closing round in which the opening of the variable winning opening of the variable winning device and the closing of the variable winning opening due to the passage of a predetermined time limit of the variable winning opening or the completion of a specified number of winnings within the predetermined time limit are sequentially performed, In a pachinko machine that is configured to execute special game operations that are repeated multiple times, in the opening and closing rounds during the special game operation, the specified number of game balls to be won at the variable winning opening that occurs for each opening and closing round Of the consumption time until the expiration of the specified number of prizes required until the expiration, the accumulated consumption time is on the condition that it is within the specified accumulation time, after the special game operation is completed, the fixed symbol of the normal symbol display device A pachinko machine characterized in that the hit probability of a predetermined hit pattern mode is set to be a high probability higher than a normal hit probability. 8. A special symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols on the screen, a special starting area provided with a ball detecting means, and a special symbol due to a ball detection signal from the ball detecting means in the special starting area. The display device is variably displayed, the symbol control means for confirming and displaying each symbol, the variable winning device with a variable winning opening controlled to open and close, the normal symbol display device for variably displaying the symbol on the screen, and the ball detection Ordinary starting area equipped with means, the normal display area is caused by the sphere detection signal from the sphere detection signal, the normal symbol display device is variably displayed, and the symbol control means for confirming and displaying the symbol and the opening and closing of the special starting area Equipped with a normal electric accessory to control, while driving the normal electric auditors by the hit symbol display of the normal symbol display device, the combination of each symbol confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device is a predetermined hit symbol mode. If , An opening and closing round in which the opening of the variable winning opening of the variable winning device and the closing of the variable winning opening due to the passage of a predetermined time limit of the variable winning opening or the completion of a specified number of winnings within the predetermined time limit are sequentially performed, In a pachinko machine that is configured to execute a special game operation that is repeated multiple times, the remaining time of each opening and closing round, which is the remaining time after subtracting the time required to complete the winning of a specified number of winnings,
On condition that the accumulated remaining time becomes a predetermined time,
After the end of the special game operation, the probability of hitting the fixed symbol of the normal symbol display device in a predetermined hit pattern mode is a high probability that the hit probability is higher than the normal hit probability. 9. A special symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols on the screen, a special starting area provided with a ball detecting means, and a special symbol due to a ball detection signal from the ball detecting means in the special starting area. The display device is variably displayed, the symbol control means for confirming and displaying each symbol, the variable winning device with a variable winning opening controlled to open and close, the normal symbol display device for variably displaying the symbol on the screen, and the ball detection Ordinary starting area equipped with means, the normal display area is caused by the sphere detection signal from the sphere detection signal, the normal symbol display device is variably displayed, and the symbol control means for confirming and displaying the symbol and the opening and closing of the special starting area Equipped with a normal electric accessory to control, while driving the normal electric auditors by the hit symbol display of the normal symbol display device, the combination of each symbol confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device is a predetermined hit symbol mode. If , An opening and closing round in which the opening of the variable winning opening of the variable winning device and the closing of the variable winning opening due to the passage of a predetermined time limit of the variable winning opening or the completion of a specified number of winnings within the predetermined time limit are sequentially performed, In a pachinko machine that is configured to execute special game operations that are repeated multiple times, in the opening and closing rounds during the special game operation, the specified number of game balls to be won at the variable winning opening that occurs for each opening and closing round The amount of time required to complete the winning of the specified number of prizes until the expiration, the cumulative consumption time, provided that the special game operation is completed, provided that the cumulative consumption time is within the specified cumulative time, the variable display time of the normal symbol display device A pachinko machine characterized by shortening. 10. A special symbol display device for variably displaying a plurality of symbols on a screen, a special starting area having a sphere detecting means, and a special symbol due to a sphere detection signal from the sphere detecting means of the special starting area. The display device is variably displayed, the symbol control means for confirming and displaying each symbol, the variable winning device with a variable winning opening controlled to open and close, the normal symbol display device for variably displaying the symbol on the screen, and the ball detection Ordinary starting area equipped with means, the normal display area is caused by the sphere detection signal from the sphere detection signal, the normal symbol display device is variably displayed, and the symbol control means for confirming and displaying the symbol and the opening and closing of the special starting area Equipped with a normal electric accessory to control, while driving the normal electric auditors by the hit symbol display of the normal symbol display device, the combination of each symbol confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device is a predetermined hit symbol mode. Place In the opening and closing round, the variable winning opening of the variable winning device is opened, and the variable winning opening is closed due to the passage of a predetermined time limit of the variable winning opening or the completion of the specified number of winnings within the predetermined time limit. , In a pachinko machine that is configured to execute a special game operation that is repeated multiple times, the remaining time of each opening and closing round, which is the remaining time after subtracting the time required to complete the winning of a specified number of prizes,
On condition that the accumulated remaining time becomes a predetermined time,
A pachinko machine characterized in that after the end of the special game operation, the variable display time of the normal symbol display device is shortened.