JP3704620B2 - Pachinko machine hold processing method - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine, and in particular, a plurality of symbols of the symbol variation display device are displayed in a variable manner in accordance with a winning at the starting prize opening. The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine hold processing method for temporarily storing and holding a winning, and performing a change of the symbol by the reserved winning ball after the end of the changing of the symbol.
[0002]
[Prior art]
Conventionally, when a ball enters a specific starting prize opening, the three rows of symbols on the symbol variation display device are displayed so as to flow from top to bottom. When the predetermined symbols are arranged, a special game state, that is, a big win, opens the big prize opening of the variable prize winning device, and pachinko machines that win many game balls are used in pachinko amusement parks in various places.
[0003]
This type of pachinko gaming machine usually stores a specially stored display that stores and holds the winning ball when a winning game ball is won at the start winning opening during the fluctuation of the symbol on the symbol fluctuation display device. A device is provided and currently stores and holds a maximum of four winning balls.
[0004]
Since up to four winning balls won during the symbol change are stored as reserved balls, even if five or more balls win when the symbol changes, they will not be stored and will be in a so-called overflow state. , No benefits are given to the player. For this reason, it has been studied to increase the number of reserved balls that have been won at the time of symbol changes to 5 or more.
[0005]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
However, with conventional pachinko machines, the hold operation by storing a winning ball when winning a prize during symbol variation usually stores the random numbers obtained for lottery at the time of winning in a specific storage area of the memory in order When digesting the winning balls, the stored balls are read in order from the random numbers stored in advance, and the jackpot or lose is determined based on the random numbers, and the symbol variation is started. Was to stop control.
[0006]
For this reason, as described above, even if the number of reserved balls is more than five, the random number is read out in the order of writing of the stored winning balls, the symbol variation is started, and the random number is started. Since the variation symbols are controlled to stop based on the above, only the loss or jackpot is generated depending on the appearance state of each random number, so that there is a problem that the game is not interesting.
[0007]
In addition, when performing a jackpot notice effect on the display of a special symbol display device, etc., from the time when the jackpot random number is stored on hold, the stored random number is read, and the display of the fluctuation of the symbol based on the random number is started. In the meantime, the jackpot announcement effect is performed, but since the random numbers that are stored and held are simply read in the order in which they are stored, the notification effect time will be shortened if the number of reserved balls is small. There was a problem that the notice effect could not be effectively performed.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of the above points, and when a specific random number that may be a big hit is stored and held, a big hit can be continuously generated to further improve the game playability. An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine hold processing method that can give a player a great sense of expectation by performing a notice effect such as a jackpot for a longer time.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, the pachinko gaming machine holding processing method according to claim 1 of the present invention displays the symbols of the symbol variation display device in a variable manner in accordance with winning at the start winning opening, and the symbols are changing. In addition, in the pachinko gaming machine hold processing method, when the ball wins at the starting winning opening, the winning of the ball is temporarily stored and held, and after the symbol change is finished, the symbol change by the held winning ball is performed. When a game ball is won at the start winning opening, a random number is acquired from the random number generation means, and when the acquired random number is stored in the reserved storage area of the memory, the lost random number is read from a specific random number that may be a big hit stored in the initiator, and stores the counter-reading-start side of losing random number for a specific random number, when using random reads the random number in order from the read start side of the holding storage area, hold Which comprises carrying out the variation of the symbols by the winning ball.
[0011]
The invention according to claim 2 is the first address of the read start position when the lost random number is stored in the hold processing method of claim 1 in a state where the random number is stored in the hold storage area of the memory. The lost random number is stored in and the random number already stored at the first address is shifted to the next second address.
[0012]
Further, the invention according to claim 3 is the holding processing method according to claim 1, wherein the random number stored in the holding storage area of the memory is stored when the random number and the specific random number that may be a big hit are stored. The jackpot notice effect is performed from the point of time until the point of time when the specific random number is read from the reserved storage area.
[0013]
[Action]
In the above pachinko machines, when a ball is won at the start winning opening during the game, a plurality of symbols on the special symbol display device are displayed in a variable manner. Then, a random number is acquired from the random number generation means, and it is determined whether the random number is a specific random number that may be a big hit or a lost random number. When the random number is stored in the reserved storage area, the lost random number is stored on the read start side from the specific random number that may be a big hit, and the specific random number is stored on the counter read start side from the lost random number.
[0014]
For example, if a random number is already stored in the reserved storage area when the random number is stored, when the random number is stored, the random number is stored at the first address of the reading start position and stored at the first address. The random number that has been set is shifted to the next second address, and if the random number is stored at an address that is lower than the second address, the random number therein is sequentially shifted to the next address in the same manner.
[0015]
On the other hand, when storing a specific random number that may be a big hit, if a lost random number is already stored in the reserved storage area at the time of storage, the random number is stored on the counter-reading start side from the lost random number.
[0016]
Therefore, in the reserved storage area, the lost random number is stored at the address on the reading start side, and the specific random number that may be a big hit is stored at the address on the counter reading start side. Then, when digesting the storage ball that is stored and held in the storage area, the random number is read from the first address on the reading start side, and based on the read random number, the symbol of the special symbol display device is variably displayed. After the three rows of symbols change so as to flow from top to bottom, stop control is performed.
[0017]
In this way, when a random number that is likely to lose and a big hit is stored and held, the random number is read first, and the specific random number is finally read and digested. When a specific random number is held pending, there is a possibility that the jackpot will be generated continuously, and the player can enjoy a great expectation and sufficient satisfaction when the jackpot is generated continuously. . Also, when performing a jackpot notice effect, the jackpot notice effect is performed from the time when the specific random number is stored until the time when the specific random number is read from the holding storage area. Can be done effectively.
[0018]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 shows a front view of a pachinko gaming machine. In the figure, reference numeral 1 denotes a wooden frame of a pachinko machine. A front frame 2 is mounted in front of the wooden frame 1 through a hinge so that it can be opened and closed. A frame is attached, and the game board 3 is detachably attached to the inside of the front frame 2. Further, a synthetic resin mechanism plate is rotatably mounted on the back side of the game board 3 via a hinge.
[0019]
A front plate 7 is attached to the lower side of the glass door 5 so as to be openable and closable so as to cover a firing rail and a hitting basket (not shown), and a hitting ball supply tray 6 is provided on the front surface of the front plate 7. Further, a hitting ball launching handle 9 constituting a part of the hitting ball launching device is provided at the lower part of the front frame 2, and a lower pan 8 for storing prize balls that can no longer be stored in the hitting ball supply tray 6 is provided.
[0020]
On the front surface of the game board 3, a special symbol display device 10 that displays a plurality of symbols arranged in, for example, three rows in a circulating manner from the top to the bottom in order is displayed at the center of the game board 3. The special symbol display device 10 displays a plurality of numbers and pictures arranged in three rows on a display 10a such as a color liquid crystal display from the top to the bottom, and displays a moving image such as a character below the display. A display 15a of the special memory display device 15 is provided above the display 10a with a plurality of lamps and the like.
[0021]
The special memory display device 15 stores and displays the number of balls (holding number) won in the start winning opening 13 when the symbol changes, for example, for storing and displaying a maximum of six holding numbers. Six display lamps 15a are arranged. Corresponding to the display of the special memory display device 15, a reserved storage area for storing a lost random number for holding and a specific random number that may be a big hit is, for example, as addresses (1) to (6) as shown in FIG. Provided in the RAM 22. The specific random number includes a normal jackpot random number and a high probability jackpot random number at high probability. The normal jackpot random number is, for example, “7”, and the high probability jackpot random number is, for example, “7, 17, 37, 107, 217”.
[0022]
Further, a reserved number counter for counting the number of reserved items is provided in the RAM 22 and the like, which will be described later, and a big hit number counter for counting the number of big hits among the reserved numbers is provided in the RAM 22 and the like. Further, a variation counter for counting the number of variations in symbol display in the special symbol display device 10 is provided in the RAM 22 or the like.
[0023]
A normal symbol display device 16 is provided above the indicator 15 a of the special memory display device 15. The normal symbol display device 16 is configured to circulate and display numerical values of 4, 5, 6, and 7 in order at a high speed, for example, on a one-digit number display 16a. Pass through and the gate detector 4a detects it, the numerical values 4 to 7 are circulated and displayed in order at a high speed on the display 16a.
[0024]
On both sides of the display 16a of the normal symbol display device 16, a display 17a of the normal storage display device 17 is provided with a plurality of lamps and the like. When the gate detector 4a detects a sphere that has passed through the passage gate 4 while the number is changed and displayed on the one-digit number indicator 16a, the indicator 17a turns on the lamp and displays it. To do. The normal memory display device 17 stores the sphere that has passed during the fluctuation as a holding sphere. The fluctuation display of the number on the display 16a of the normal symbol display device 16 stops after a few seconds, but if the stop symbol (number) is a predetermined “7”, for example, the blade 13c of the start winning opening 13 described later is Open for a predetermined number of seconds to make it easier to win a ball.
[0025]
Below the central position of the special symbol display device 10, a start winning opening 13 is provided, further, a normal winning opening 12 is provided on both sides thereof, and a variable winning apparatus 11 is provided below the starting winning opening 13. The start winning opening 13 has a vane 13c that can be opened and closed. The vane is opened and closed by a solenoid 13b, and a ball that has won a prize is detected by a start prize detector 14 disposed on the inside thereof. The variable winning device 11 is provided with an opening / closing member 11a that opens and closes a large winning opening so as to be opened and closed by a solenoid or the like.
[0026]
A special prize opening called a V zone is provided in the big prize opening of the variable prize winning device 11, and a V detector 19 for detecting a ball won in the specific prize opening is provided on the inside thereof. A winning detector 18 for detecting a winning ball is provided. A counter that counts the number of winning balls won in the winning opening is provided in, for example, a specific memory area of the RAM, and when the count value reaches 9, for example, the opening / closing member 11a of the variable winning device 11 is closed. One opening of the opening / closing member 11a is defined as one round, and the round is renewed when a winning is made in a specific winning opening within a predetermined time, and the opening / closing member 11a is opened up to 16 rounds, that is, 16 times.
[0027]
As shown in FIG. 2, the main control unit of the pachinko machine has a CPU 20 that performs control processing associated with the pachinko game based on a prestored program, a read-only ROM 21 that stores the game program, and temporarily stores data. And a readable / writable RAM 22 provided with an area for counting the number of winning balls, an area for counting the number of rounds, and an input / output circuit 23.
[0028]
As described above, in the RAM 22, the storage areas for storing and holding the winnings of the balls when winning during symbol variation are set as addresses (1) to (6) in FIG. Loss random numbers or jackpot specific random numbers are basically stored in order from {circle over (1)} at addresses (1) to (6) of the winning ball holding memory. For example, as shown in FIG. If lost random numbers have already been stored at addresses (1) and (2), and a specific random number is generated for holding next time, the random number is stored at address (3) as shown in FIG. If a lost random number is generated, the lost random number is stored at address {circle around (1)} as shown in FIG.
[0029]
At this time, the random number at address (1) is shifted to (2) and the random number at address (2) is shifted to (3) and stored. By the way, the reading start position when reading the random number from the reserved storage area is the address (1). Accordingly, in the reserved storage area of the memory, the lost random number is stored at the address on the reading start side, and the specific random number that may be a big hit is stored at the address on the counter reading start side.
[0030]
When the random number is read when digesting the reserved ball, as shown in FIG. 4 (d), the random number is always read from the address (1), and then the random number at the address (2) is changed to (1) and the address (3). The random number of ▼ is shifted to (2). Therefore, for example, when two lost random numbers and four specific random numbers are generated, the lost random numbers are stored in the address (1) (2) as shown in FIG. 4E, and the addresses (3) to (6) are stored. A specific random number is stored in. If random numbers are stored in all addresses (1) to (6), even if there is a winning at the start winning opening and the random numbers are acquired, so-called overflow occurs and storage of new random numbers is suspended. Not performed.
[0031]
When the reserved ball is digested, as shown in FIG. 4 (d), the random numbers or specific random numbers are sequentially read out from the address (1), the symbols are changed, and the symbols determined by the random numbers or specific random numbers are changed. Then, control is performed to stop.
[0032]
In this way, in the storage area for storing the pending winning ball, the random number obtained from the random number generator for the lottery is determined at the time of winning the start winning opening during the symbol variation, and the random number is lost. In this case, the lost random numbers are stored in the reading order. On the other hand, when the random number is a specific random number that is likely to be a big hit, it is stored at the address of the reverse reading start (reading end side) from the stored random number.
[0033]
That is, the lost random number is stored on the read start side from the specific random number, and the specific random number is stored on the read end side. Therefore, when the lost random number and the specific random number are stored in the storage area for storing the winning ball hold, the lost random number is first read and digested, and finally the specific random number is read and the jackpot processing is executed. Will be.
[0034]
As shown in the block diagram of FIG. 2, the input / output circuit 23 of the control unit includes a start winning detector 14, a special symbol display device 10, a special memory display device 15, a normal symbol display device 16, a gate detector 4a, a normal detector. The memory display device 17, the winning detector 18, the V detector 19, the start winning port solenoid 13b, and the variable winning device 11 are connected. Further, although not shown in the drawing, the input / output circuit 23 is connected to a sound circuit that emits sound or a blinking circuit that blinks a lamp in order to perform reach, jackpot effect, or jackpot notice effect. Is done.
[0035]
Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine having the above configuration will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In the flowchart of FIG. 3, when the game ball has not won the start winning opening 13 during the pachinko game, the process proceeds from step 100 to 170, and in step 170, the hold number is stored, that is, the number of held winning balls is stored. It is determined whether the count value of the number counter is 1 or more.
[0036]
If there is a hold storage and the hold number is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step 180, where a random number is read from the hold memory area address (1) of the RAM 22, and 1 is subtracted from the count value of the hold number counter. . Then, in step 190, as shown in FIG. 4D, the random number of address (2) is set to (1), the random number of address (3) is set to (2), and the stored random numbers are moved forward. Shift.
[0037]
Next, the process proceeds to step 200, where it is determined whether or not the random number read in step 180 is “7” of a specific random number (normal jackpot random number). Here, when the read random number is not “7”, the process proceeds to step 210, and it is determined whether or not the probability of jackpot is currently high. Here, in Steps 290 and 300 to be described later, when the big hit probability is set to a high probability based on the stop pattern at the time of the big hit, the process proceeds to Step 220 as a high probability, and the read random number is a high probability. It is determined whether it is a big hit random number such as “7, 17, 37, 107, 217”.
[0038]
If it is determined in step 220 that the read random number is not a high probability big hit random number, the process proceeds to step 230 to select a loss variation pattern for symbol variation display. In step 240, the special symbol display device 10 displays the variation of the symbol in the loss variation pattern. For example, three columns of symbols are displayed so as to flow from top to bottom, and the three columns of symbols are not aligned. Stop control is performed with a lost pattern. Then, the process returns to step 100 again, and step 110 and subsequent steps are executed.
[0039]
On the other hand, if the random number read from the reserved storage area at step 200 is a big hit random number “7”, or the read random number at step 220 is a high probability big hit random number “7, 17, 37, 107, 217”. If there is, the process proceeds to step 250, and a jackpot variation pattern is selected for the symbol variation display. Then, in step 260, the special symbol display device 10 performs symbol variation display with the jackpot variation pattern, for example, three rows of symbols are displayed so as to flow from top to bottom, and three columns of symbols are predetermined. It is controlled to stop in line with the symbol.
[0040]
Next, at step 270, the big hit process is executed. In this jackpot process, as with normal pachinko machines, blinking of the lamp, generation of sound, etc. are performed, and a screen for jackpot is displayed on the special symbol display device 10, and the jackpot of the variable winning device 11 is displayed. The opening / closing member 11a is controlled to open, and a large number of game balls can be awarded.
[0041]
Next, in step 280, it is determined whether or not there is a probability change, and in step 260, the three symbols of the stopped symbols (big hit symbols) of the special symbol display device 10 that have stopped after the change are predetermined symbols. If there is, it is determined as a probability variation, and in the next step 290, a high probability flag is set. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 280 that the stop symbol is not a predetermined symbol and is not a probability variation, the process proceeds to step 300 and a normal probability flag is set.
[0042]
Thereafter, the process returns to step 100 again. If the game ball wins the start winning opening 13, the process proceeds to step 110, where the CPU 20 obtains a random number from a random number generator and performs a big hit lottery. Do.
[0043]
Next, in step 120, it is determined whether or not the holding number stored in the holding storage area of the RAM 22 for storing and holding the holding ball is less than the maximum value. Proceeding to 130, 1 is added to the count value of the holding number counter.
[0044]
Next, in step 140, it is determined whether the random number acquired in step 110 is a big hit specific random number. If the acquired random number is a specific random number, the process proceeds to step 150, and the specific random number is held in the RAM 22 Store in the storage area. Here, since the stored random number is a specific random number, as shown in FIG. 4A, for example, when a lost random number is already stored in the addresses (1) and (2), the specific random number is the next address. Store in (3).
[0045]
At this time, since a special random number for jackpot is stored in the holding storage area, when performing a jackpot notice effect, the notice effect can be implemented from this point. The jackpot notice effect is implemented, for example, by flashing the screen of the special symbol display device 10, displaying a specific character on the display, blinking a decorative lamp, or generating sound. The notice effect can be performed until the stored specific random number is read out and the symbol changes due to its digestion. Once the specific random number is stored, the big hit notice effect is performed for a long time. Can do.
[0046]
On the other hand, if it is determined in step 140 that the random number acquired in step 110 is not a big hit specific random number, that is, if it is determined that the random number is a lost random number, the process proceeds to step 160 and the lost random number is held in the RAM 22. Store in the storage area. In this case, since the random number to be stored is a lost random number, as shown in FIG. 4C, for example, if a lost random number has already been stored at the addresses (1) and (2), the random number at the address (1) Is shifted to (2), the random number at address (2) is shifted to (3), and the lost random number is stored at address (1).
[0047]
At this time, basically, the lost random number is stored on the read start side from the specific random number in the reserved storage area, and the specific random number is stored on the counter read start side, that is, the read end side. Therefore, for example, when two lost random numbers are generated and four special random numbers “107, 7, 17, 217” for jackpots are generated, as shown in FIG. Loss random numbers are stored in 2 ▼, and specific random numbers “107, 7, 17, 217” are stored in addresses (3) to (6).
[0048]
Then, the process proceeds to step 170. As described above, it is determined whether or not the count value of the hold number counter for storing the hold number is 1 or more. If the hold number is 1 or more, the process proceeds to step 180. A random number is read from the address (1) of the reserved storage area of the RAM 22, and 1 is subtracted from the count value of the reserved number counter. Next, in step 190, the stored random numbers are sequentially shifted forward as shown in FIG.
[0049]
Subsequently, the process proceeds to step 200, and it is determined whether or not the random number read in step 180 is the specific random number “7” as described above. If the read random number is not “7”, the process proceeds to step 210, where it is determined whether the jackpot probability is currently high or not, and the jackpot probability is set to high probability. Then, the process proceeds to step 220 because the probability is high, and it is determined whether or not the read random number is, for example, “7, 17, 37, 107, 217” of the big hit random number when the probability is high.
[0050]
If it is determined in step 220 that the read random number is not a high probability big hit random number, the process proceeds to step 230 to select a loss variation pattern for symbol variation display. Then, as described above, in step 240, the special symbol display device 10 performs the symbol variation display with the loss variation pattern, and the three rows of symbols are variably displayed, and stop control is performed with the mismatched symbols. Then, the process returns to step 100 again, and step 110 and subsequent steps are executed.
[0051]
On the other hand, if the random number read from the reserved storage area at step 200 is a big hit random number “7”, or the read random number at step 220 is a high probability big hit random number “7, 17, 37, 107, 217”. If there is, the process proceeds to step 250, and a jackpot variation pattern is selected for the symbol variation display.
[0052]
Then, in step 260, the symbol variation display is performed with the jackpot variation pattern, the symbol is varied and displayed, and control is performed so as to stop in line with the predetermined symbol. Then, in step 270, a jackpot process is executed, and then in step 280, it is determined whether or not there is a probability variation. If it is determined in step 260 that there is a probability variation, in the next step 290, the probability of jackpot is high. Set a high probability flag. On the other hand, if it is determined in step 280 that the stop symbol is not a predetermined symbol and is not a probability variation, the process proceeds to step 300 and a normal probability flag is set. Then, the process returns to Step 100 again, and Step 100 to Step 300 are repeatedly executed as described above.
[0053]
Thus, when the high probability flag is set, the random number to be acquired becomes a specific random number when “7, 17, 37, 107, 217” is larger than usual, and the reserved storage area of the memory Since many random numbers for big hits are stored on the counter-reading start side behind the random numbers, when hitting random numbers from the reserved storage area and digesting the reserved balls, the big hits continue after digesting the lost random numbers. May occur.
[0054]
For this reason, the player can enjoy a high level of satisfaction and a satisfactory satisfaction when the big hits are continuously generated. Also, when performing a jackpot notice effect, the jackpot notice effect is performed from the time when the specific random number is stored until the time when the specific random number is read from the holding storage area. Can be done effectively.
[0055]
Furthermore, by setting a period in which the probability of jackpot occurrence is high and setting a predetermined period, and adding a function that has a high probability only for a predetermined period, if as many random numbers as possible are held during normal times, In a probabilistic state, it can be developed into a game with a strategy that a plurality of big hits occur continuously. For this reason, the number of stoppages during the game which is disadvantageous to the player is reduced, and the operating rate of the pachinko gaming machine can be increased.
[0056]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine hold processing method of the present invention, when a random number that is likely to be lost and a special random number that is likely to be a big hit are stored and held, the lost random number is read first, Since the specific random numbers are read and digested at the end, if multiple specific random numbers are stored and held, the big hits may occur continuously, and the player has a big expectation and big hit. Satisfactory satisfaction when continuously generated can be enjoyed. Also, when performing a jackpot notice effect, the jackpot notice effect is performed from the time when the specific random number is stored until the time when the specific random number is read from the holding storage area. This can be performed effectively, and the playability of the pachinko game can be further improved.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine showing an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a block diagram of a control system of a pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine.
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a method of storing pending data in a pending storage area of a memory.
[Explanation of symbols]
3-game board 10-special symbol display device 10a-display 11-variable winning device 1a-opening / closing member 13-start winning port 13a-start winning detector 14-start winning detector 15-special memory display device 15a-display 20-CPU
21-ROM
22-RAM

Claims (3)

Along with winning the starting prize opening, the display symbol of the symbol variation display device is displayed in a variable manner. When a ball wins further in the starting winning opening during the change of the symbol, the winning of the ball is temporarily stored and held. In the pachinko gaming machine hold processing method for carrying out the pattern change by the held winning ball after the end of the change,
When a game ball is won at the starting winning opening, a random number is acquired from a random number generation means, and when the acquired random number is stored in the reserved storage area of the memory, Stored on the read start side, the specific random number is stored on the counter read start side from the lost random number, and when using the random number, the random number is read in order from the read start side of the reserved storage area and held A method for holding a pachinko gaming machine, wherein the pattern is changed by a winning ball.   When storing a lost random number in a state where the random number is stored in the reserved storage area of the memory, the lost random number is stored at the first address of the read start position, and the random number already stored at the first address 2. The pachinko gaming machine hold processing method according to claim 1, wherein: is shifted to the next second address.   When a random number that is likely to lose and a big hit is stored in the reserved storage area of the memory, a big hit notice is made from the time when the specific random number is stored to the time when the specific random number is read from the reserved storage area. 2. The pachinko gaming machine hold processing method according to claim 1, wherein an effect is performed.

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