JP4146176B2 - Bullet ball machine - Google Patents

Description

[0001]
BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, an arrangement ball machine, or a sparrow ball game machine.
[0002]
[Prior art]
In a ball game machine such as a pachinko machine, a lottery is performed based on profit state generating means for generating a profit state advantageous to the player, such as opening a variable winning means, and when the game ball detecting means detects a game ball. There is known a lottery means for performing and a determination means for judging whether or not to operate the profit state generating means based on the lottery result of the lottery means.
[0003]
In this type of ball game machine, when the game ball detecting means detects a game ball, the lottery means acquires a predetermined number, for example, one of 300 random numbers from 0 to 299, and this acquisition randomness. When the numerical value is a predetermined jackpot determination value, for example, 7, the determination means outputs a jackpot determination. If the winning means is determined by the judging means, for example, the symbol displaying means displays a big winning mode such as “7, 7, 7” after the fluctuation, and then the profit state generating means is operated to open the variable winning means, for example. As a result, the game ball is easy to win.
[0004]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In conventional ball game machines, it is determined whether or not the jackpot will be a big win only by random lottery by the lottery means, and the player cannot participate in the jackpot lottery at all, so the player's willingness to play is sufficiently aroused There was a drawback that could not be done.
[0005]
For example, in a normal probability state with a jackpot probability of 1/300, there is no way for the player to continue to hit the ball patiently in order to obtain the jackpot judgment value. For example, the number of symbol fluctuations is a denominator of the jackpot probability. For example, if the player does not win a big game even if the number of times exceeds 300, there is a problem that the player's willingness to play is greatly reduced.
[0006]
In order to eliminate such shortcomings, traditionally, there has been an effect that raises the player's expectation for jackpots, such as performing a reach effect that predicts a jackpot during symbol fluctuation, but this For such players, there is a limit to raising the player's willingness to play only by passive performance.
[0007]
In view of such conventional problems, the present invention provides a ball game machine capable of increasing interest in games by allowing a player to participate in determining whether or not to generate a profit state. With the goal.
[0008]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
According to the present invention, profit state generating means 75, 106, 140 for generating a profit state advantageous to a player and predetermined game ball detecting means 44, 95, 95a, 95b, 95c, 129 detect a game ball. Based on the lottery means 69, 103, 136 for acquiring one of a plurality of jackpot determination random values based on the jackpot determination random number values acquired by the lottery means 69, 103, 136 Determination means 70, 104 for determining whether the profit state is generated by the generation means 75, 106, 140 or whether a special profit state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal profit state is generated among the profit states. , 138 can be switched between a normal game mode and an alternative game mode. During the normal game mode, the lottery means 69, 10 , 136 is determined that the determination means 70, 104, 138 generates the profit state or the special profit state when the random number for determining the jackpot matches a predetermined jackpot determination value. During the alternative game mode, if the jackpot determination random number obtained by the lottery means 69, 103, 136 matches any of a plurality of predetermined alternative game determination values Multiple alternative game judgment values Multiple corresponding to The selection operation means 24 becomes effective, and Any one of the plurality of selection operation means 24 is selected by an external operation of the player, and corresponds to the selection operation means 24 that has been selected. When the alternative game determination value coincides with the jackpot determination random number obtained by the lottery means 69, 103, 136, the determination means 70, 104, 138 generates the profit state or the special profit state Is configured to make decisions In addition, one of the plurality of alternative game modes having a different number of alternative game determination values is selectable, and the selection with the largest number of alternative game determination values is provided. The selection operation means 24 is provided in the same number as the alternative game determination value corresponding to the game mode, and the number of selection operation means 24 corresponding to the number of the alternative game determination values is selected for each alternative game mode. Configured to enable operations only It is a thing.
[0010]
DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1-8 has illustrated 1st Embodiment which employ | adopted this invention for the 1st kind pachinko machine. In FIG. 1, reference numeral 1 denotes a gaming machine main body, which includes a rectangular outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 pivotally attached to the front side of the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. Reference numeral 4 denotes a glass door, and 5 denotes a front plate, which are arranged vertically corresponding to the window holes 6 of the front frame 3 and are pivotally supported by the front frame 3 so as to be freely opened and closed. A game board 7 is detachably attached to the back side of the front frame 3 so as to correspond to the window hole 6.
[0011]
Reference numeral 8 denotes an upper plate for storing a game ball for launch, which is mounted on the front side of an upper plate base plate 5 a made of a metal plate or the like constituting the front plate 5 and is covered with an upper plate cover 9. The upper plate cover 9 is formed with, for example, a slit-like sound output unit 9a that outputs sound from a speaker 10 serving as sound output means to the front side.
[0012]
Reference numeral 11 denotes a lower pan for storing surplus balls and the like, which is disposed on the lower side of the front plate 5 and on the front side of the front frame 3 and is covered with a lower pan cover 12. On one side of the lower plate 11, for example, on the right side, a firing handle 14 of the firing means 13 is provided in a protruding shape on the front side of the front frame 3.
[0013]
As shown in FIG. 4 and the like, the glass door 4 excludes a substantially rectangular door frame 16 having an opening 15 substantially corresponding to the game area 7a of the game board 7 and the opening 15 of the door frame 16. A synthetic resin door cover 17 that covers the portion from the front side, a glass holding rail 18 fixed to the back side of the door frame 16, and two glass plates 19 inserted into the glass holding rail 18 from above. For example, a horizontally long operation unit 20 is disposed on the front side of the lower end portion, and is detachably fixed to the door cover 17.
[0014]
3 and 4, the operation unit 20 includes a case body 21, a mode setting operation means 22, a mode setting display means (an example of a probability notification means) 23, a selection operation means 24, an operation board 25, and the like. Yes. A plurality of selection operation means 24 are provided, and in this embodiment, five selection operation means 24a to 24e are provided.
[0015]
The case body 21 has, for example, a horizontally long rectangular box shape whose back side is open, and an opening 21a corresponding to the mode setting operation unit 22, the mode setting display unit 23, and the selection operation unit 24 is formed on the front side. Has been.
[0016]
The mode setting operation means 22 and the plurality of selection operation means 24a to 24e are push button type, and each is fitted to the opening 21a of the case body 21 so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction from the rear side, for example. Operation buttons 26, 27a-27e, biasing means 28, 29a-29e such as coil springs for elastically biasing the operation buttons 26, 27a-27e forward, light-emitting means 30, 31a-31e made of LEDs, etc. Operation detecting means 32, 33a to 33e including a substantially U-shaped proximity switch for detecting that the operation buttons 26 and 27a to 27e are pressed are provided.
[0017]
On the rear side of the operation buttons 26, 27a to 27e, for example, rearward protruding portions 34 are integrally provided, and the operation buttons 26, 27a to 27e are urged to the urging means 28, 29a to 29e during the operation effective period. When pushed against, the projection 34 moves backward and is detected by the operation detection means 32, 33a to 33e.
[0018]
The operation board 25 is detachably attached to the case body 21 so as to substantially close the back surface side of the case body 21, for example, and the light emitting means 30, 31a to 31e, the operation detection means are provided on the front side of the operation board 25. 32, 33a to 33e and the like are mounted, and biasing means 28, 29a to 29e are disposed between the operation board 25 and the operation buttons 26, 27a to 27e.
[0019]
The operation buttons 26, 27a to 27e are formed of at least a part of the front side thereof with a light-transmitting synthetic resin or the like, and emit light when the rear side light emitting means 30, 31a to 31e are turned on. The light emitting means 30 of the mode setting operation means 22 is for informing the player that the mode setting operation means 22 is in an effective mode setting operation valid period, and blinks during the mode setting operation valid period, for example. It is supposed to be.
[0020]
Further, the light emitting means 31a to 31e of the selection operation means 24a to 24e notify the player of the selection operation means 24a to 24e which is the selection operation target, and the selection operation target can be selected. In order to notify the player that the selection operation is valid during the effective period, and to notify the player of the selection operation results by the selection operation means 24a to 24e, set by the mode setting operation means 22 Two or more of the light emitting means 31a to 31e corresponding to the selected game mode are continuously lit, for example, to notify the selection operation means 24a to 24e to be selected and lighted when the selection operation effective period is started. For example, it changes to blinking to notify that the selection operation is valid, and when any selection operation target is selected during the selection operation valid period, it corresponds to this. Other is adapted to broadcast the selected operation result to the player off with one varies from flashing.
[0021]
It should be noted that the mode setting operation means 22 is configured so that a plurality of types of game modes are sequentially switched every time the operation button 26 is pressed once during the mode setting operation valid period. It is also possible to configure by operating means.
[0022]
The mode setting display means 23 is composed of a liquid crystal display means or the like, and can display information such as the game mode set by the mode setting operation means 22. The mode setting display means 23 is mounted on the front side of the operation board 25 with the front display portion 23a corresponding to the front opening portion 21a of the case body 21.
[0023]
On the front side of the game board 7, as shown in FIG. 2, a guide rail 41 for guiding the game ball launched from the launching means 13 is annularly mounted, and in the game area 7a inside the guide rail 41, Various game parts such as a central display means 42, a normal symbol starting means 43, a special symbol starting means (game ball detecting means) 44, a variable winning means 45, and a normal winning means 46 are arranged.
[0024]
The central display means 42 includes a display case 47 mounted on the game board 7 from the front side, and a liquid crystal type variable display means 48 disposed substantially at the center of the display case 47. The display case 47 is provided with a normal symbol display means 49, a normal reserved number display means 50, a special reserved number display means 51, a lamp means 52, and the like. The variable display means 48 constitutes a special symbol display means 53.
[0025]
The normal symbol display means 49 is composed of, for example, a seven-segment display means capable of displaying one or a plurality of, for example, one normal symbol in a variable manner, and the normal symbol starting means 43 comprising a passing gate or the like is a game ball. If the normal symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time on condition that the normal symbol starting means 43 detects a game ball detected by the normal symbol starting means 43, the hit determination random number value matches a predetermined hit determination value. It is a mode (predetermined type of symbol), and in other cases, it stops in a disengaged mode.
[0026]
In addition, a number symbol, an alphabet symbol symbol, a character symbol, and other suitable game symbols can be used as the normal symbol, and in this embodiment, a numeral symbol from “0” to “9” is used.
[0027]
Further, when the normal symbol starting means 43 detects a game ball during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display means 49, the hit determination random number value acquired at the time of detection detects a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, four). In addition to being stored as a limit, the normal number-of-holds display means 50 displays the number of stored random numbers for determination (normal number of holds) and informs the player of the number of normal holds at that time. Yes.
[0028]
The special symbol starting means 44 is constituted by a variable actuated electric tulip or the like having a pair of left and right opening and closing claws 44a that can be freely opened and closed, and based on the fact that the stopped symbol after the fluctuation of the normal symbol display means 49 becomes a hit state. Thus, when the first profit state occurs, the opening / closing claw 44a is activated for a predetermined time.
[0029]
The special symbol display means 53 is configured such that one or a plurality of special symbols, for example, three special symbols in the left-right direction can be variably displayed on the variable display means 48, provided that the special symbol start means 44 detects a game ball. The special symbols are displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time, and are stopped in a predetermined order such as left, right, and middle.
[0030]
The special symbol changes in a predetermined fluctuation pattern, such as scrolling up and down or left and right when changing, and in the jackpot determination described later based on the random number for jackpot determination acquired at the time of game ball detection by the special symbol starting means 44 In the case of the big hit mode determination, the game is stopped in a big hit mode in which all the special symbols are the same, and in other cases, at least one of the special symbols is changed in a different mode.
[0031]
As the special symbol, a numerical symbol, an alphabet symbol, a character symbol, and other symbols can be used. In this embodiment, ten types of numeric symbols from “0” to “9” are used. Further, in the present embodiment, 10 kinds of symbols such as “0 · 0 · 0”, “1 · 1 · 1”...
[0032]
Further, when the special symbol starting means 44 detects a game ball while the special symbol display means 53 is displaying a change or during the occurrence of the second profit state to be described later, a jackpot determination random number value obtained at the time of detection is detected. Is stored with a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, 4) as a limit, and the special reserved number display means 51 displays the stored number of random numbers for jackpot determination (special reserved number), and the special at that time The reserved number is notified to the player.
[0033]
The variable winning means 45 is a variable actuating type equipped with an opening / closing plate 45a which can be changed between an open state advantageous to the player and a closed state disadvantageous to the player, and the special symbol display means 53 after the change is changed. When the second profit state is generated based on the fact that the game is in the big hit mode, the opening / closing plate 45a is opened to the front side for a predetermined time, and the game ball dropped thereon is awarded to the inside. The variable winning means 45 is divided into a plurality of passages such as three on the inner side, and a part of the passages is a specific area 54.
[0034]
The variable winning means 45 closes the opening / closing plate 45a on the condition that a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the opening or that a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins within the predetermined time, The opening / closing operation (second profit state) is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) on condition that the game ball passes through the specific area 54.
[0035]
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of the control system of this embodiment. In FIG. 5, reference numeral 61 denotes a main control board, which includes a central display means 42 mounted on the game board 7, a back side of a back cover that collectively covers a plurality of other game parts from the back side, and the like. Is housed in a board case that is detachably mounted at an appropriate location on the back side of the gaming machine main body 1.
[0036]
62 is an audio lamp control board, 63 is a symbol control board, and these sub-control boards 62 and 63 are also attached to and removed from appropriate positions on the back side of the gaming machine body 1 including the front frame 3 and the game board 7 such as the back side of the back cover. Each is housed in a freely mounted substrate case. Other sub-control boards, for example, a payout control board for controlling the payout of prize balls and rental balls, a firing control board for controlling the launching means 13, and the like are not shown.
[0037]
In the present embodiment, only one-way communication is possible from the main control board 61 to the sound lamp control board 62, and bidirectional communication is possible between the sound lamp control board 62 and the symbol control board 63. Yes. As a result, a command from the main control board 61 to the symbol control board 63 is transmitted via the sound lamp control board 62.
[0038]
In addition, the communication form between each board | substrate is not restricted to this, For example, it is comprised so that only one-way communication is possible respectively from the main control board 61 to sub-control boards, such as the sound lamp control board 62 and the symbol control board 63. Alternatively, only one-way communication is possible from the main control board 61 to the symbol control board 63, and bidirectional communication between the symbol control board 63 and the sound lamp control board 62 may be possible. Other forms may be adopted.
[0039]
The main control board 61 mainly performs control related to the game operation on the game board 7 side. The first random number generation means 64, the first lottery means 65, the first determination means 66, and the first profit state generation means 67. , Second random number generation means 68, second lottery means (lottery means) 69, second determination means (determination means) 70, mode setting control means 71, selection control means 72, stop symbol form selection means 73, variation pattern selection means 74, second profit state generating means (profit state generating means) 75, control command transmitting means 76, and the like, which are constituted by a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like.
[0040]
The first random number generating means 64 generates 10 hit determination random numbers from 0 to 9 when the probability that the changed normal symbol is a hit mode is 1/10, for example, a predetermined number according to the probability. Random numbers for hit determination are generated repeatedly.
[0041]
The first lottery means 65 draws a random number for winning determination based on the fact that the normal symbol starting means 43 detects a game ball. When the normal symbol starting means 43 detects a game ball, the first random number One hit determination random number is obtained from the generating means 64. The obtained random number value for hit determination is stored up to a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, 4), and is sequentially output to the first determination unit 66 every time the normal symbol display unit 49 is in a state in which it can be variably displayed. And erased from memory.
[0042]
Based on the lottery result of the first lottery means 65, the first determination means 66 generates a first profit state that determines whether or not to change the normal symbol after the change, that is, the special symbol starter means 44 is opened. In the case where the random number value for winning determination acquired by the first lottery means 65 coincides with a predetermined winning determination value, the determination output of the hit mode is output.
[0043]
The first profit state generating means 67 is a special symbol starting means based on the fact that the normal symbol after the fluctuation of the normal symbol display means 49 becomes the winning aspect when the determination result of the first determining means 66 is the winning aspect determination. The first profit state is generated in which the 44 open / close claws 44a are opened for a predetermined time.
[0044]
The second random number generating means 68 repeatedly generates a jackpot determination random number, a jackpot symbol random number, a left-off symbol random number, a center-off symbol random number, a right-off symbol random number, a variation pattern random number, and other predetermined random numbers. It is like that. In the present embodiment, the second random number generation means 68 repeatedly generates 300 jackpot determination random numbers from 0 to 299, and other jackpot symbol random numbers, off-left symbol random numbers, etc. Ten or the like are repeatedly generated.
[0045]
The second lottery means 69 performs a lottery such as a big hit determination random number based on the fact that the special symbol starting means 44 detects the game ball. When the special symbol starting means 44 detects the game ball, The jackpot determining random number and the jackpot symbol random number are obtained one by one from the random number generating means 68. The acquired jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value are both stored with a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, four) as a limit, and each time the special symbol display means 53 is in a state where it can be variably displayed, 2 is output to the determination means 70 side and erased from the memory.
[0046]
Whether or not the second determination means 70 generates a second profit state in which the variable symbol means 45 is opened based on the lottery result of the second lottery means 69 whether or not the changed special symbol is to be a big hit mode This is for determining whether or not, and a determination process corresponding to the game mode set by the mode setting control means 71 is performed.
[0047]
In the present embodiment, as the game modes that can be set, as shown in FIG. 6, one type of normal game mode and four types of alternative game modes of a two-option game mode to a five-option game mode are prepared. The normal game mode is a game mode for determining whether or not to generate the second profit state based only on the lottery result by the second lottery means 69, and the second determination means 70 is in the normal game mode. The jackpot mode determination is performed when the jackpot determination random number obtained by the second lottery means 69 matches a predetermined jackpot determination value (for example, 7), and the losing mode determination is performed when they do not match.
[0048]
The alternative game mode is a game mode for determining whether or not to generate the second profit state based on the lottery result of the second lottery means 69 and the selection operation results of the selection operation means 24a to 24e. During the alternative game mode, the 2 determination means 70 determines whether the jackpot determination random number obtained by the second lottery means 69 is one of a plurality of alternative game determination values determined in advance for each alternative game mode. In the case of coincidence (an example of a specific lottery result), an alternative game determination is made to generate an alternative game, and then the alternative game determination selected by the player via the selection operation means 24a to 24e. If one of the values matches the random number for jackpot determination acquired by the second lottery means 69 (an example of a specific selection operation result), the jackpot mode determination is performed. One game mode Jackpot determining random number usually perform well off mode determined when the game mode when not match any of the plurality of alternative gaming determination value during.
[0049]
For example, during the three-option game mode, the jackpot determination random number value (for example, 7) acquired by the second lottery means 69 is set to three alternatives of 7, 107, and 207 determined in advance. Game An alternative game determination is made to generate an alternative game when it matches one of the determination values, and then the player selects one of the three selection operation means 24a to 24c, and the selection result is When the corresponding alternative selection value (any one of 7, 107, 207) matches the random number for jackpot determination (for example, 7) acquired by the second lottery means 69, the jackpot mode determination is performed.
[0050]
In the alternative game mode of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, the higher the probability of winning by player selection (the probability of obtaining a specific selection operation result by the selection operation means 24a to 24e), the higher the second lottery. The alternative game selection rate (probability of obtaining a specific lottery result) by means 69 is set to be low, and the final jackpot probability in all game modes is the same value (1/300). . That is, the alternative game mode is not advantageous to the player in terms of the jackpot probability compared to the normal game mode, and conversely, it is not disadvantageous to the player.
[0051]
The mode setting control means 71 performs control related to the setting of the game mode, and includes a mode setting means 77, a mode setting notification means 78, etc., the operation detection means 32 of the mode setting operation means 22, the light emitting means 30, and the mode setting. Display means 23 is connected.
[0052]
The mode setting means 77 is for setting the game mode based on the setting operation when the mode setting operation means 22 is operated during the mode setting operation valid period in which the operation of the mode setting operation means 22 is effective. When it is detected from the detection signal of the operation detection means 32 that the mode setting operation means 22 has been operated during the set operation valid period, the game mode is set in the second determination means 70 and the like.
[0053]
The mode setting operation valid period can be arbitrarily set. However, in this embodiment, the mode setting operation valid period starts when the special symbol variation display ends and the special reserved number is 0, and then the special symbol is displayed. The process is terminated when the starting means 44 detects a game ball. It should be noted that a predetermined game mode such as a normal game mode may be initially set when the power is turned on or reset, or the game mode set when the power is cut off may be set. Also good.
[0054]
The mode setting notifying means 78 controls the light emitting means 30 and the mode setting display means 23, and the mode setting operation by the mode setting operation means 22 is enabled by, for example, blinking the light emitting means 30 during the mode setting operation valid period. In addition to notifying the player of the fact, information such as the game mode set by the mode setting operation means 22 is displayed on the mode setting display means 23 by, for example, character information to notify the player.
[0055]
Note that the mode setting notification unit 78 selects, for example, the probability that a specific lottery result is obtained by the second lottery unit 69, that is, the jackpot determination random number value acquired by the second lottery unit 69, in the mode setting display unit 23. The probability of matching with any one of a plurality of alternative game determination values determined in advance for each game mode (1/100 in the case of the 3-option game mode), the probability that a specific selection operation result is obtained by the selection operation means 24, That is, the probability that one of the alternative game determination values selected by the player via the selection operation means 24 matches the jackpot determination random number obtained by the second lottery means 69 (in the case of the three-option game mode). 1/3) and information related to at least one of them may be displayed.
[0056]
The selection control means 72 performs control related to the selection operation by the selection operation means 24a to 24e. The selection control means 72 includes a selection setting means 79, a selection operation notification means 80, etc., and operation detection means 33a to 33e of the selection operation means 24a to 24e and Light emitting means 31a to 31e are connected.
[0057]
The selection setting means 79, when one of the selection operation means 24a to 24e that is the target of the selection operation is correctly operated during the selection operation valid period in which the operation of the selection operation means 24a to 24e is valid, The selection operation result is output to the second determination means 70.
[0058]
During the selection operation valid period, it is determined that the alternative game is to be generated by the second determination means 70, and the display of the special symbol display means 53 is a predetermined mode in which the alternative game is generated, for example, the alternative game in the reach state. It is set to a period until a predetermined time elapses after a predetermined display such as “Choice Challenge!” Indicating the occurrence of the occurrence of the error is output.
[0059]
In addition, the selection operation means 24a to 24e are set with a predetermined number, for example, 2 to 5 selection operation objects, for each alternative game mode. In this embodiment, the selection operation means 24a, Two of 24b are three of the selection operation means 24a to 24c in the three-option game mode, four of the selection operation means 24a to 24d in the four-option game mode, and five of the selection operation means 24a to 24e in the five-option game mode, Each is set as a selection operation target.
[0060]
Each selection operation target is associated with a plurality of alternative game determination values in each alternative game mode. For example, in the three-option game mode, the selection game determination values 7, 107, and 207 are associated with three of the selection operation means 24a, 24b, and 24c that are the selection operation objects, respectively.
[0061]
The selection operation notifying unit 80 performs light emission control of the light emitting units 31a to 31e. When the game mode is set to any one of the alternative game modes, the selection operation notifying unit 80 is selected as a selection operation target among the selection operation units 24a to 24c. The corresponding light emitting means 31a to 31e are lit continuously, for example, to notify the player of the selection operation means 24a to 24c that are the object of the selection operation, and the light emission corresponding to the selection operation object when the selection operation effective period starts. The means 31a to 31e are switched from continuous lighting to blinking, for example, to notify the player that the selection operation has become effective, and when any of the selection operation objects is selected during the selection operation valid period, One corresponding light-emitting means 31a to 31e is switched from blinking to, for example, continuous lighting, and the others are turned off to notify the player of the selection operation result. .
[0062]
The stop symbol mode selection means 73 is for selecting the stop symbol mode after the change of the special symbol, and the determination result of the second determination means 70 is the jackpot mode determination (in the normal game mode) or the alternative game determination (selection) In the case of one game mode), a plurality of types (10 types) of jackpot modes (“2.2.2”, “7”) based on the jackpot symbol random number obtained together with the jackpot determination random number by the second lottery means 69・ 7 ・ 7 ”etc.), and when the determination result of the second determination means 70 is an out-of-phase determination (in all game modes), the second left random number generation means 68 is left off A numerical value, a random symbol value for out-of-design, and a random value for out-of-right symbol are acquired, and one of the out-of-phase patterns is selected based on the random number values for out-of-sequence symbols.
[0063]
When determining the detachment mode, for example, the left symbol is based on the left-off symbol random value, the difference between the left symbol and the right symbol is based on the right-off symbol random value, and the off- symbol random value is based on the random symbol value. Thus, the difference value between the left symbol and the middle symbol is determined respectively. Therefore, when the difference value selected based on the random symbol value for the right-off symbol is 0, reach fluctuation occurs. In this case, the difference between the left symbol and the middle symbol selected based on the random value for the off-center symbol. The value is always a value other than 0.
[0064]
The variation pattern selection unit 74 selects one of a plurality of variation patterns related to the variation display of the special symbol based on at least one of the determination result of the second determination unit 70 and the selection result of the stop symbol mode selection unit 55. This is for alternative selection by random lottery.
[0065]
The special symbol variation pattern includes a reach-less variation variation pattern A that is disengaged without going through the reach state, first to third reach disengagement variation patterns B to D that are disengaged via the reach state, and a normal game mode. 1st to 3rd reach jackpot variation patterns E to G that are jackpots via the reach state in FIG. 1, and 1st to 3rd reach alternate variation patterns H that are jackpots or missed via the reach state in the alternative game mode Various types such as ~ J are prepared in advance.
[0066]
In addition, the first to third reach alternative change patterns H to J are in a reach state and only a middle symbol is changed, for example, after a predetermined display such as “Choice Challenge!” Is output, Depending on the final determination result of the second determination means 70 when the player has operated the selection operation means 24a to 24e, or when a predetermined time has passed without the selection operation means 24a to 24e being operated. The symbol stops in either the big hit mode or the off mode. In addition, about these 1st-3rd reach alternative one variation pattern HJ, what is finally decided by jackpot is the 1st-3rd reach alternative big hit variation pattern H1-J1, and what is decided by a deviation is 1st. The first to third reach selection deviation variation patterns H2 to J2 are distinguished.
[0067]
The variation pattern selection means 74 acquires the random number value for the variation pattern from the second random number generation means 68, and in the normal game mode, the first to third reach when the determination result of the second determination means 70 is the jackpot mode determination. One of the big hit variation patterns E to G is determined as the second determination in the alternative game mode when either the unreachable variation variation pattern A or the first to third reach variation variation patterns B to D is determined in the deviating state determination. When the determination result of the means 70 is an alternative game determination, any one of the first to third reach alternative variation patterns H to J is used, and when the release mode is determined, an unreachable variation pattern A, first to third reach. Any one of the deviation variation patterns B to D is selected based on the random number value for the variation pattern.
[0068]
The second profit state generating means 75, when there is a jackpot mode determination output from the second determination means 70, the special symbol display unit 53 after the fluctuation, the special symbol after the change and the jackpot mode such as "7, 7 and 7" Therefore, the second profit state that is advantageous to the player is generated.
[0069]
The second profit state generating means 75 opens the opening / closing plate 45a of the variable winning means 45 after the special symbol after the special symbol display means 53 has changed to the big hit mode, and the opening of the opening / closing plate 45a for a predetermined time ( When the predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls has won the variable winning means 45 by the time of e.g. 30 seconds) or until the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds), the opening / closing plate 45a is closed and the game that has won further The opening / closing operation (second profit state) is continued up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) on condition that the sphere passes through the specific region 54.
[0070]
The control command transmission means 76 is for transmitting a predetermined control command to the sub-control board side such as the sound lamp control board 62 and the symbol control board 63 by one-way communication and giving a control command. 1 or more, when the normal symbol display means 49 is capable of variable display, a function of transmitting a normal symbol variation control command to the symbol control board 63 side based on the determination result of the first determination means 66, for example, a special reserved number When the special symbol display means 53 is variable and displayable, the determination result of the second determination means 70, the fluctuation pattern selected by the fluctuation pattern selection means 74, and the stop symbol form selection means 73 are selected. Based on the stop symbol mode, etc., special symbols such as a change pattern command, a left stop symbol command, a right stop symbol command, a middle stop symbol command, a variable stop command, etc. Voice lamp control board 62 the dynamic control command at a predetermined timing, and a function of transmitting the symbol control board 63 side.
[0071]
Note that the special symbol variation control command is a periodic allocation in which a variation pattern command, a left stop symbol command, a right stop symbol command, and a middle stop symbol command are performed at a fixed time period (4 msec, etc.), for example. The variation stop command is transmitted after a predetermined variation time that differs for each variation pattern from the transmission of the variation pattern command.
[0072]
Here, as the variable stop command, when the alternative game mode is selected and the determination result of the second determination means 70 is an alternative game determination, the final determination of the second determination means 70 is a big hit state determination or a disagreement state. Depending on the determination, a different command, for example, a big hit fluctuation stop command or an outlier fluctuation stop command is transmitted. In the normal game mode and in the alternative game mode and when the determination result of the second determination means 70 is out of mode determination, there is no need to use a plurality of variable stop commands.
[0073]
The sound lamp control board 62 is for controlling the speaker 10, the lamp means 52, and the like. The sound lamp control board 62 includes a sound control means 81, a lamp control means 82, and the like, and includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like.
[0074]
The voice control means 81 has a voice control function for controlling the voice output from the speaker 10, and when the normal symbol start means 43 detects a game ball, the special symbol start means 44 detects a game ball, and a special symbol. When the stop symbol after the special symbol variation is confirmed in the big hit mode or the off mode during the variation of the game, various effect control commands (for example, the variation pattern command) transmitted from the main control board 61 side according to each game state. Etc.), the speaker 10 is controlled to generate a sound such as a predetermined sound effect.
[0075]
The ramp control means 82 has a lamp control function for controlling the ramp means 52 and the like, and when the normal symbol start means 43 detects a game ball, the special symbol start means 44 detects a game ball, and the special symbol changes. When the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol is confirmed in the big hit mode or the off mode, etc., the ramp means 52 etc. based on various effect control commands transmitted from the main control board 61 side according to those respective game states Are made to emit light in a predetermined pattern.
[0076]
The symbol control board 63 is for performing display control of each display means such as the normal symbol display means 49 and the special symbol display means 53. The normal symbol control means 83, the fluctuation pattern storage means 84, the special symbol control means 85, etc. It is comprised by CPU, ROM, RAM, etc.
[0077]
The normal symbol control means 83 controls the display of the normal symbol display means 49. The normal symbol control means 83 receives the normal symbol variation control command from the control command transmission means 76 on condition that the normal symbol start means 43 detects a game ball. Based on this, the normal symbol of the normal symbol display means 49 is changed for a predetermined time, and the determination result of the first determination means 66 is normal in the hit mode such as “7” when the hit mode is determined, and in the off mode otherwise. The design is stopped.
[0078]
The variation pattern storage means 84 is for storing image display data corresponding to each variation pattern A to J in advance.
[0079]
The special symbol control means 85 controls the display of the special symbol display means 53. On the condition that the special symbol start means 44 detects a game ball, the variation pattern command from the control command transmission means 76, the left stop symbol, Based on the command, the right stop symbol command, the middle stop symbol command, the special symbol of the special symbol display means 53 is changed in a predetermined fluctuation pattern, and based on the fluctuation stop command from the control command transmission means 76, the second determination means When the determination result of 70 is a jackpot mode determination, the special symbol is stopped in a jackpot mode such as “7, 7, 7” or the like, and in other cases, the special symbol is stopped.
[0080]
Here, when the determination result of the second determination means 70 becomes an alternative game determination during the alternative game mode and a variation pattern command corresponding to any of the first to third reach alternative variation patterns H to J is received. The special symbol control means 85 generates a reach state based on the left stop symbol command and the right stop symbol command and displays a wording such as “Choice Challenge!” To maintain the display state. When the jackpot fluctuation stop command is received, the middle symbol is stopped at the same symbol as the left and right symbols based on the already received middle stop symbol command, and the definite effect display of the jackpot mode is performed (first to second) 3 choice / big hit variation pattern H1 to J1), when a deviation variation stop command is received, the middle symbol is stopped at a predetermined symbol different from the left and right symbols, and a definite effect display of the deviation mode is performed Has as a (first to third alternative out variation pattern H2~J2).
[0081]
The stop symbol of the middle symbol when the deviation fluctuation stop command is received may be configured to be selected by random number lottery or the like on the symbol control board 63 side, or may be selected and stopped on the main control board 61 side. You may comprise so that it may instruct | indicate to the symbol control board 63 side by resending of a symbol command.
[0082]
Next, the operation of the pachinko machine will be described with reference to the flowchart of the processing on the main control board 61 side related to the special symbol variation shown in FIG. 7 and the operation history of each unit shown in FIG.
[0083]
For example, when the gaming machine body 1 is turned on when the game hall is opened, the mode setting means 77 of the mode setting control means 71 is initialized to a predetermined game mode, for example, a normal game mode. The setting content of the game mode is displayed on the mode setting display unit 23 by, for example, “normal game mode” under the control of the mode setting notification unit 78. Further, in the normal game mode, the selection operation means 24a to 24e are not all selection operation targets, and therefore the light emission means 31a to 31e of the selection operation means 24a to 24e are all turned off by the control of the selection operation notification means 80.
[0084]
When a player launches a game ball by the launching means 13 during a game, the game ball enters the game area 7a via the guide rail 41 and then wins the normal winning means 46 etc. while falling in the game area 7a. Or it falls down while passing through the normal symbol starting means 43.
[0085]
When the game ball passes through the normal symbol starting means 43 and the normal symbol starting means 43 detects the game ball, the first lottery means 65 acquires one random number value for hit determination of the first random number generating means 64, Is stored as a limit, and each time the normal symbol display means 49 is variably displayed, it is sequentially output to the first determination means 66 side.
[0086]
When one or more hit determination random number values are stored, the normal number-of-holds display means 50 displays the stored number of hit determination random numbers (normal number of holds) at that time. Informs the player of the number of normally reserved items.
[0087]
When the first determination means 66 obtains the winning determination random number value from the first lottery means 65 when the normal symbol display means 49 is in a state in which the normal symbol display means 49 can be variably displayed, the winning determination random value is determined in advance. If it coincides, the determination output of the hit mode is output, and the fluctuation control command of the normal symbol is transmitted to the symbol control board 63 side via the control command transmission means 76 based on the determination result.
[0088]
When the determination result of the first determination unit 66 is a hit mode determination, the normal symbol control unit 83 on the symbol control board 63 side controls the normal symbol on the normal symbol display unit 49 for a predetermined time and then hits “7” or the like. Stop in the manner. Then, the first profit state in which the opening / closing claw 44a of the special symbol starting means 44 is opened for a predetermined time is generated by the control of the first profit state generating means 67, and it becomes easy for the game balls to win the special symbol starting means 44. If the determination result of the first determination means 66 is other than the hit mode determination, the normal symbol after the change is stopped in a deviating mode other than “7” or the like.
[0089]
When the opening / closing claw 44a of the special symbol starting means 44 is opened and a game ball is won, and when the special symbol starting means 44 detects a gaming ball (step S1: Yes in FIG. 7), the second lottery means 69 is set to the second random number. The jackpot determination random number value and the jackpot symbol random number value of the generating means 68 are acquired, and each random number value is sequentially stored with a predetermined number (for example, four) as a limit (step S2), and the special symbol display means Each time 53 is in a variable displayable state, it is sequentially output to the second determination means 70.
[0090]
When one or more jackpot determination random number values are stored, the special reservation number display means 51 displays the number of stored jackpot determination random numbers (special reservation number), and at that time Informs the player of the special reserve number at.
[0091]
When the special symbol display unit 53 is in a state in which the special symbol display unit 53 can be variably displayed and acquires the random number for determining the big hit from the second lottery unit 69 (step S3: Yes), the second determination unit 70 is in the normal game mode. For example (step S4: normal), the jackpot mode determination is performed when the jackpot determination random number value matches a predetermined jackpot determination value (for example, 7), and the release mode determination is performed when they do not match (step S5).
[0092]
Then, when the determination result of the second determination means 70 is the big hit mode determination (step S5: Yes), the stop symbol type selection means 73 determines that the big hit symbol randomness obtained together with the big hit determination random number value by the second lottery means 69. Based on the numerical value, one is selected from a plurality of types (10 types) of jackpot modes (“2, 2, 2”, “7, 7, 7”, etc.) (step S6), and the determination by the second determination means 70 When the result is an outlier determination (step S5: No), the second random number generating means 68 obtains a left-off symbol random value, a middle-off symbol random value, and a right-off symbol random value, and for those symbols. Based on the random number value, one is selected from the outliers (step S8).
[0093]
Further, when the variation pattern selection unit 74 acquires the random number for variation pattern from the second random number generation unit 68 and the determination result of the second determination unit 70 is the jackpot mode determination, the first to third reach jackpot variation patterns are obtained. One of E to G (step S7), and one of the non-reach variation pattern A and the first to third reach variation patterns B to D (step S9) for the variation pattern determination. Select based on random values.
[0094]
Then, the control command transmission means 76 sends the voice lamp control board 62 to a special symbol variation control command, that is, a variation pattern command, a left stop symbol command, a right stop symbol command, a middle stop symbol command, and a variation stop command at a predetermined timing. To the symbol control board 63 side (steps S10 and S11).
[0095]
On the symbol control board 63 side, the special symbol control means 85 controls the special symbol display means 53 based on the variation pattern command, the left stop symbol command, the right stop symbol command, and the middle stop symbol command from the control command transmission means 76. The special symbols are fluctuated according to a predetermined fluctuation pattern, each special symbol is temporarily stopped (for example, fluctuation fluctuation) in a predetermined stop pattern mode, and the symbol fluctuation is finally stopped based on the reception of the fluctuation stop command from the control command transmission means 76. Let
[0096]
Further, on the side of the sound lamp control board 62, based on the variation pattern command from the control command transmission unit 76, the sound control unit 81 and the lamp control unit 82 control the predetermined pattern from the speaker 10 in synchronization with the variation display of the special symbol. Is output, and the lamp means 52 emits light in a predetermined pattern.
[0097]
When the special symbol after the change becomes a big hit mode such as “6, 6, 6”, “7, 7, 7”, etc., the second profit state generating means 75 is then activated to generate the second profit state, and the variable prize is awarded. The opening / closing plate 45a of the means 45 is opened to the front side and a big hit state is achieved. If a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses from the opening or if a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls wins the variable winning means 45 until the predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses. At that time, the opening / closing plate 45a is closed and the first jackpot state is finished. If the winning game ball passes through the specific area 54, the opening / closing plate 45a is opened again to enter the second big hit state, and the opening / closing operation is repeated up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times).
[0098]
For this reason, if the second profit state occurs, there is a possibility that a large number of game balls may win the variable winning means 45, and the player can receive payout of the prize balls according to the number of winning balls. You can enjoy the benefits.
[0099]
For example, when the change display of the special symbol is finished and the number of special hold is 0 and the mode setting operation valid period is started (a1 in FIG. 8), the mode setting operation unit 22 is controlled by the mode setting notification unit 78. The light emitting means 30 blinks, for example, to notify the player that the mode setting operation is possible. This mode setting operation valid period ends, for example, when the special symbol starting means 44 detects a game ball next time, and thereby the light emitting means 30 of the mode setting operation means 22 is turned off (a4 in FIG. 8).
[0100]
When the player operates the mode setting operation means 22 during the mode setting operation valid period (a2 and a3 in FIG. 8), the operation is detected by the operation detection means 32, and the detection signal is transmitted to the mode setting means 77. The The mode setting means 77 sets the game mode in the second determination means 70, the selection control means 72, etc. based on the detection signal. For example, when the operation button 26 of the mode setting operation means 22 is pressed twice in the state of the normal game mode, the mode selection means 77 sets the 3-option game mode in the second determination means 70, the selection control means 72, and the like.
[0101]
When the mode setting means 77 sets a new game mode, for example, a three-choice game mode (a3 in FIG. 8), the display on the mode setting display means 23 is, for example, “normal game mode” under the control of the mode setting notification means 78. From the selection operation means 24a to 24e, the light emission means 31a to 31c of the selection operation means 24a to 24c among the selection operation means 24a to 24e are continuously controlled by the selection operation notification means 80. Illuminated.
[0102]
Further, the mode setting display means 23 displays information on at least one of the probability of the alternative game occurring and the probability of winning the alternative game when the alternative game is generated, as “selective game probability 1/100”, “big hit selection probability”. “1/3” may be displayed. In this case, the mode setting information may be displayed simultaneously with the display of the “three-choice gaming mode”, or each display may be switched and displayed based on the passage of time or the player's selection operation. May be.
[0103]
When the special symbol starting means 44 detects a game ball in the state where the game mode is set to the three-choice game mode (step S4: alternative) (a4 in FIG. 8), the second determination means 70 is the second lottery means. When the jackpot determination random number obtained in 69 matches with any one of a plurality of predetermined alternative game determination values, for example, 7, 107, 207, an alternative game determination is made to generate an alternative game. If they do not match, the detachment mode determination is performed (step S12).
[0104]
When the determination result of the second determination means 70 is a detachment mode determination (step S12: No), the subsequent processing is the same as when the detachment mode determination is made in the normal game mode (steps S8 to S11). .
[0105]
On the other hand, when the determination result of the second determination means 70 is an alternative game determination (step S12: Yes), the stop symbol form selection means 73 is acquired by the second lottery means 69 together with the random number for jackpot determination. Based on the random number value for the jackpot symbol, one of a plurality of types (ten types) of jackpot modes (“2, 2, 2,” “7, 7, 7”, etc.) is selected (step S13), and the fluctuation pattern The selection unit 74 acquires the random number for variation pattern from the second random number generation unit 68 and selects one of the first to third reach alternative variation patterns H to J based on the variation pattern random value. (Step S14).
[0106]
Then, the control command transmission means 76 sends the special symbol fluctuation control command, that is, the fluctuation pattern command, the left stop symbol command, the right stop symbol command, and the middle stop symbol command to the symbol control board 63 side via the voice lamp control board 62. Transmit (step S15).
[0107]
On the symbol control board 63 side, under the control of the special symbol control means 85, the special symbol change display by any one of the first to third reach alternative change patterns H to J by the special symbol display means 53 based on the change pattern command. And a reach state is generated based on the left stop symbol command and the right stop symbol command, and a wording display such as “Choice Challenge!” Is performed and the display state is maintained (a4 to a5 in FIG. 8). .
[0108]
For example, when the word “Choice Challenge!” Is displayed on the special symbol display means 53 (a5 in FIG. 8), the selection operation valid period starts from that point, and the selection operation notification means 80 controls the selection operation. The light emitting means 31a to 31c of the target selection operation means 24a to 24c is switched from continuous lighting to blinking to notify the player that the selection operation is possible.
[0109]
This selection operation valid period ends when a predetermined time (for example, 10 seconds) elapses from the start of the selection operation valid period or when any of the selection operation means 24a to 24c that is a selection operation target is operated.
[0110]
When the player operates one of the selection operation means 24a to 24c that is a selection operation target during the selection operation valid period (a6 in FIG. 8), the operation is detected by the operation detection means 33a to 33c, The detection signal is transmitted to the selection setting means 79, and the light emission means 31a to 31c of the operated selection operation means 24a to 24c change from blinking to lighting, and the others are turned off to notify the player of the selection operation result. To do.
[0111]
The selection setting means 79 is based on detection signals from the operation detection means 33a to 33c, and information relating to the selection operation means 24a to 24c that has been selected, for example, an alternative game determination associated with the selection operation means 24a to 24c. Any one of the values 7, 107 and 207 is output to the second determination means 70. For example, when the selection operation unit 24a is selected, the alternative game determination value 7 associated therewith is output to the second determination unit 70 side.
[0112]
The second determination means 70 determines whether or not the alternative game determination value acquired from the selection setting means 79 matches the jackpot determination random number value acquired by the second lottery means 69 (step S16). If they match, the jackpot mode determination is performed, and if they do not match, the miss mode determination is performed.
[0113]
Here, when the selection operation valid period ends without a selection operation performed by the player, it is assumed that a predetermined alternative game determination value has been selected, and the jackpot determination by the second determination means 70 is performed. In this case, the predetermined alternative game determination value may be determined in advance for each alternative game mode, or may be selected each time by a predetermined random number lottery or the like. It should be noted that when the selection operation valid period ends without the selection operation by the player, the detachment state determination may be performed unconditionally.
[0114]
When the final determination is made by the second determination means 70, based on the determination result, the big hit fluctuation stop command (step S17) or the deviation fluctuation stop command (step S18) from the control command transmission means 76 to the symbol control board 63 side. Is sent.
[0115]
On the symbol control board 63 side, when the big hit variation stop command is received under the control of the special symbol control means 85, the middle symbol is stopped at the same symbol as the left and right symbols based on the already received middle stop symbol command. The definite effect display of the big hit mode is performed (a7 in FIG. 8), and when the deviating fluctuation stop command is received, the middle symbol is stopped at a predetermined symbol different from the left and right symbols, and the definite effect display of the deviating mode I do.
[0116]
The operation in the normal game mode and the three-choice game mode of the alternative game modes has been described above. For the other alternative game modes, the three-choice game mode is different except that the number of alternative game judgment values is different. It is the same as the case of.
[0117]
As described above, in the present embodiment, the selection operation means 24 that can be selected from the outside is provided, and the second determination means 70 allows the player using the lottery result of the second lottery means 69 and the selection operation means 24 to be selected. Since it is configured to determine whether or not to activate the second profit state generating means 75 based on the selection operation result, even if the probability of finally winning the jackpot is the same, at least the profit state is determined. There is an advantage that the player can be involved in determining whether or not to generate the game, and the interest in the game can be increased.
[0118]
The second determination means 70 activates the second profit state generation means 75 when a specific lottery result is obtained by the second lottery means 69 and a specific selection operation result is obtained by the selection operation means 24. Since the determination is made, the final jackpot probability can be easily adjusted by individually adjusting the probability of the second lottery means 69 side and the selection operation means 24 side.
[0119]
Since a selection operation by the selection operation unit 24 is possible when a specific lottery result is obtained by the second lottery unit 69, it is possible to prevent confusion of control due to an unnecessary selection operation and a player. Has the advantage that it is easy to understand the operation procedure.
[0120]
Since one of a plurality of types of alternative game modes having different probabilities that a specific selection operation result can be obtained by the selection operation means 24 can be selected, the game contents can be diversified, and the player side can Can respond to various needs.
[0121]
The multiple types of alternative game modes are set such that the higher the probability that a specific selection operation result is obtained by the selection operation means 24, the lower the probability that a specific lottery result is obtained by the second lottery means 69. Therefore, the final jackpot probability for each alternative game mode can be made substantially constant.
[0122]
In addition to the alternative game mode, there is provided a normal game mode in which the second determination means 70 determines whether or not to operate the second profit state generation means 75 based only on the lottery result of the second lottery means 69, and a predetermined condition Is satisfied, for example, when the player selects the normal game mode by operating the mode setting operation means 22, or because the normal game mode is selected at the time of power-on or reset, The contents of the game can be diversified, and it is possible to meet the needs of the player who wants to play the game as before.
[0123]
Mode setting notifying means as a probability notifying means for notifying information related to at least one of the probability of obtaining a specific lottery result by the second lottery means 69 and the probability of obtaining a specific selecting operation result by the selecting operation means 24. 23, for example, it can be used as one judgment material when the player selects one from various game modes.
[0124]
Since only a predetermined number of selection operation means 24 is selected as a selection operation target that can be selected according to the probability that a specific selection operation result can be obtained by the selection operation means 24, a plurality of different selection numbers can be selected. Even in the case of having one alternative game mode, for example, if the selection operation means 24 is configured in accordance with the game mode having the largest number of choices among them, all of the selection operation means 24 can be configured with the one set of selection operation means 24. It is possible to correspond to the alternative game mode.
[0125]
9 to 12 illustrate a second embodiment in which the present invention is employed in a second type pachinko machine.
[0126]
As shown in FIG. 9, a guide rail 41 is annularly mounted on the front surface of the game board 7 in the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, and the game area 7 a inside the guide rail 41 has a substantially central position. Variable winning means 91 is provided. One or a plurality of, for example, three start winning means 92a to 92c are provided below the variable winning means 91, and a normal winning means 93 and an open / close winning means 94 are provided on the left and right sides of the variable winning means 91, respectively. .
[0127]
The variable winning means 91 includes a pair of left and right opening / closing means 91a capable of switching between an open state in which a game ball can be easily won and a closed state in which a prize cannot be won, and a winning detection means (game ball detecting means) 95 capable of detecting a game ball. The opening / closing means 91a is opened once for the detection of the game ball by the start winning means 92a, 92c, and the opening / closing means 91a is opened twice for the detection of the game ball by the start winning means 92b. At the same time, a winning ball is detected by the winning detection means 95 while the opening / closing means 91a is opened.
[0128]
Further, for example, a horizontally long operation unit 20 is disposed on the front side of the lower end portion of the glass door 4, for example, and is detachably fixed to the door cover 17. As shown in FIG. 10, the operation unit 20 includes a case body 21 and display detection means 96 including a touch panel type liquid crystal display device and the like attached to the case body 21.
[0129]
The display detection means 96 is configured to display a plurality of selection operation means 24 in a pseudo push button shape during a predetermined selection operation effective period. In the present embodiment, ten selection operation means 24a to 24j are displayed on the display detection means 96 during the selection operation effective period, and the operation detection means 33a to 33j (FIG. 11) operate the selection operation means 24a to 24j ( Touch operation) is detected.
[0130]
The operation unit 20 may be configured to include a push button type selection operation means similar to that of the first embodiment.
[0131]
FIG. 11 is a block diagram of the control system of this embodiment. Reference numeral 61 denotes a main control board, which includes a variable winning means 91 mounted on the game board 7 and a back cover that covers a plurality of other game parts collectively from the back side, etc., and includes a front frame 3 and a game board 7. It is housed in a substrate case that is detachably mounted at an appropriate location on the back side of the main body 1. The sound lamp control board, the payout control board, the launch control board, etc. connected to the main control board 61 are not shown.
[0132]
The main control board 61 is mainly for performing control related to the game operation on the game board 7 side. The open / close control means 101, random number generation means 102, lottery means 103, determination means 104, selection control means 105, profit state The generating means 106 is provided, and is configured by a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. FIG. 12 shows a flowchart of the schematic control operation on the main control board 61 side.
[0133]
The opening / closing control means 101 performs opening / closing control of the opening / closing means 91a. On the condition that the start winning means 92a to 92c detect a game ball (Step S21: Yes), the opening / closing control means 101 controls the opening / closing means 91a. The opening / closing means 91a is opened once for the detection and twice for the detection of the game ball by the start winning means 92b (step S22).
[0134]
The random number generation means 102 generates a jackpot determination random number for a predetermined number according to the probability, such as generating 10 jackpot determination random numbers from 0 to 9 when the probability of occurrence of a profit state to be described later is 1/10, for example. Random numbers are generated repeatedly.
[0135]
The lottery means 103 performs random lottery based on the winning of the game balls to the variable winning means 91, and the game balls win in the variable winning means 91 while the opening / closing means 91a is opened, When the winning detection means 95 detects (step S23: Yes), one random number for jackpot determination is acquired from the random number generation means 102 (step S24).
[0136]
The selection control unit 105 performs control related to the selection operation by the selection operation units 24a to 24j. The selection control unit 105 includes a selection setting unit 107, a selection operation notification unit 108, and the like, and a display detection unit 96 of the operation unit 20 is connected thereto.
[0137]
The selection operation notifying unit 108 displays the same number (10 in this case) of selection operation units 24a to 24j as the jackpot determination random number of the random number generation unit 102 on the display detection unit 96 during a predetermined selection operation valid period. belongs to.
[0138]
Here, the selection operation effective period is a period in which the operation of the selection operation means 24a to 24j is effective, and starts when the game ball is won in the variable winning means 91 and the winning detection means 95 detects the game ball. It is set to end when a predetermined time has passed.
[0139]
The selection setting unit 107 determines a result of the selection operation based on a detection signal from the operation detection units 33a to 33j when one of the selection operation units 24a to 24j is selected during the selection operation valid period. It outputs to 104 (step S25). The selection operation means 24a to 24j are each assigned 10 selection random numbers 0 to 9 which are the same as the jackpot determination random number of the random number generation means 102, respectively. The value of the random number for selection corresponding to the selection operation means 24a-24j by which selection operation was carried out is output.
[0140]
The determination means 104 is for determining whether or not to generate a profit state based on the lottery result of the lottery means 103 and the selection operation results by the selection operation means 24a to 24j. The determination random number value is compared with the selection random number value acquired from the selection setting means 107 (step S26), and if the two match, the jackpot determination that the profit state is generated (step S27) does not match. In such a case, the determination of detachment is made (step S33).
[0141]
Here, when the selection operation valid period ends without a selection operation by the player, for example, it is assumed that a predetermined random number for selection is selected and the jackpot determination by the determination unit 104 is performed. That's fine. In this case, the predetermined selection random number value may be determined in advance, or may be selected each time by random lottery or the like. It should be noted that when the selection operation valid period ends without the selection operation by the player, the detachment state determination may be performed unconditionally.
[0142]
The profit state generation means 106 generates a profit state that is advantageous to the player. When the determination result of the determination means 104 is a jackpot determination (step S26: Yes → S27), the profit state generation means 106 via the opening / closing control means 101. The opening / closing means 91a of the variable winning means 91 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times) and a predetermined number of winning numbers (for example, 10 times) (steps S28 to S30).
[0143]
When one or more game balls are won in the variable winning means 91 during this profit state, a predetermined profit state continuation determination process is performed (step S31), and it is determined here that the profit state is continued. In such a case (step S32: Yes), the profit state is generated again, and the profit state is repeated up to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 8 rounds).
[0144]
In this profit state continuation determination process, for example, each time a game ball wins the variable winning means 91, the lottery means 103 acquires a random number for determining the big hit, and at the end of the round, the selection operation valid period is generated to generate the selection operation means. Whether or not the selection random number value obtained as a result of the selection operation by the determination unit 104 is received by the determination unit 104 matches one or a plurality of jackpot determination random number values obtained by the lottery unit 103 If there is a match, the determination result of profit state continuation may be output.
[0145]
Thereby, for example, if there are 10 winnings in the variable winning means 91 in one round and the jackpot determination random numbers obtained at the time of each winning are all different values, the player can select the selection operation means 24a-24j. A determination result indicating that the profit state is continued regardless of which operation is performed is output.
[0146]
The profit state continuation determination process is not limited to this. For example, the selection operation means 24a to 24j are selected for each winning of the game ball to the variable winning means 91, and the profit state is individually determined for each win. You may make it determine continuation. Alternatively, if one or more game balls win during the profit state, the determination of the profit state continuation may be performed with a predetermined probability regardless of the number of winning. In this case, for example, the determination may be made based on the final winning of the round.
[0147]
Moreover, you may make it transfer to the next round on condition that a predetermined | prescribed jackpot determination random number value (for example, 7) is acquired during a jackpot. In this case, it is desirable to perform a predetermined display corresponding to the random value every time the jackpot determination random number is acquired.
[0148]
Further, in addition to the alternative game mode in which the selection operation means 24a to 24j as described above can be selected, a normal game mode in which a jackpot determination is made based only on an internal lottery is provided. Alternatively, the game mode may be automatically switched according to the game state.
[0149]
FIG. 13 and FIG. 14 illustrate the third embodiment of the present invention, and the second embodiment is modified so that the variable winning means 91 is distributed to any of a plurality of winning paths, An example in which the jackpot probability is different for each winning path is shown.
[0150]
As shown in FIG. 13, a plurality of, for example, two winning paths 111a and 111b are provided inside the variable winning means 91, and a game ball that has won a prize in the variable winning means 91 is provided in these winning paths 111a and 111b. It is distributed to either one and guided to the back side of the game board 7.
[0151]
The winning passage 111a and the winning passage 111b have different game ball distribution ratios depending on, for example, the size of the opening, and the winning passage 111a has a higher probability of passing the game ball than the winning passage 111b. It has become. In each of the winning paths 111a and 111b, winning detection means (game ball detecting means) 95a and 95b for detecting the passage of the game ball are provided.
[0152]
In addition, by providing guidance means for guiding the game balls to the winning path 111a side, or providing obstacles on the path of the gaming balls to the winning path 111b, the distribution ratio between the winning path 111a and the winning path 111b is made different. Also good.
[0153]
The schematic configuration of the control system of this embodiment is the same as that of the second embodiment shown in FIG. 11 except that detection signals are individually output from the two winning detection means 95a and 95b to the lottery means 103 and the selection control means 105. It is almost the same as the control system. The random number generator 102 repeatedly generates, for example, 20 first big hit determination random numbers from 0 to 19, and two second big hit determination random numbers, eg, 0 and 1, respectively. And
[0154]
The general control operation on the main control board 61 side will be described according to the flowchart shown in FIG. When the game ball launched by the launching means 13 wins one of the start winning means 92a to 92c and the start winning means 92a to 92c detects the game ball (step S41: Yes), the control of the opening / closing control means 101 is performed. The opening / closing means 91a is opened once for the detection of the game ball by the start winning means 92a, 92c and twice for the detection of the game ball by the start winning means 92b (step S42).
[0155]
When a game ball is won in the variable winning means 91 while the opening / closing means 91a is opened, and one of the winning detection means 95a, 95b is detected (step S43), the selection operation valid period is started, The lottery means 103 acquires one first jackpot determination random number value or one second jackpot determination random number value from the random number generation means 102 in response to the detection signals from the winning detection means 95a and 95b.
[0156]
For example, when the lottery means 103 receives the detection signal from the winning detection means 95a (step S44: Yes), one of the 20 first big hit determination random numbers from 0 to 19 (step S45), and win detection. When the detection signal from the means 95b is received (step S44: No), one of the second jackpot determination random numbers (step S47) is acquired from the random number generation means 102, respectively.
[0157]
When the selection operation valid period is started, the selection operation notification unit 108 displays a predetermined number of selection operation units 24 on the display detection unit 96 according to the detection signals from the winning detection units 95a and 95b. For example, when the detection signal from the winning detection means 95a is received, the 20 selection operation means 24a to 24t, and when the detection signal from the winning detection means 95b is received, the two selection operation means 24a and 24b. Is displayed on the display detection means 96.
[0158]
If any of the selection operation means 24a is operated until a predetermined time elapses after the selection operation valid period starts, the operation is detected by the operation detection means 33a or the like, and the detection signal is selected by the selection setting means. It is transmitted to the 107 side.
[0159]
The selection setting unit 107 outputs the selection operation result to the determination unit 104 based on the detection signal from the operation detection unit 33a and the like. That is, the selection operation means 24a and the like are assigned one or two selection random numbers 0 to 19, or 0 and 1, respectively, which are the same as the first and second jackpot determination random numbers of the random number generation means 102. The selection means 104 outputs, for example, the value of the selection random number corresponding to the selection operation means 24a or the like that has been selected (step S46 or S48).
[0160]
The determination unit 104 compares the first and second jackpot determination random values lottery by the lottery unit 103 with the selection random number values acquired from the selection setting unit 107, and if both match (step S49). : Yes) A jackpot determination to generate a profit state is made (step S50), and if they do not match (step S49: No), a miss determination is made (step S56).
[0161]
That is, the jackpot probability by the player selection is 1/20 when the game ball won in the variable winning means 91 is distributed to the winning path 111a, and 1/2 when the game ball is distributed to the winning path 111b. Become.
[0162]
When the determination result of the determination unit 104 is a big hit determination (step S49: Yes → S50), a profit state is generated by the profit state generation unit 106, and the opening / closing unit of the variable winning unit 91 is opened via the opening / closing control unit 101. 91a is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times), with a predetermined number of winning numbers (for example, 10) being limited (steps S51 to S53).
[0163]
When one or more game balls are won in the variable winning means 91 during this profit state, a predetermined profit state continuation determination process is performed (step S54), and it is determined here that the profit state is continued. In such a case (step S55: Yes), the profit state is generated again, and the profit state is repeated up to a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 8 rounds).
[0164]
In this profit state continuation determination process, for example, if one or more game balls win during the profit state, a selection operation valid period is generated at the end of the profit state, and a predetermined number, for example, two selection operation means are given to the player. It is only necessary to select one of 24a and 24b and determine whether or not to continue the profit state based on the selection result.
[0165]
Note that the profit state continuation determination process is not limited to this. For example, the selection operation means 24a is selected for each winning of the game ball to the variable winning means 91, and the profit state is continued individually for each winning. You may make it perform determination of.
[0166]
In addition to the alternative game mode in which the selection operation by the selection operation means 24a and the like as described above can be performed, a normal game mode in which a jackpot determination is made based only on an internal lottery is provided. Or you may make it switch a game mode automatically according to a game state.
[0167]
FIG. 15 exemplifies the fourth embodiment of the present invention, and further modifies the third embodiment configured to distribute to any one of a plurality of winning paths inside the variable winning means 91, and the plurality In this example, when a game ball is won in any of the award paths, the jackpot determination and the profit state continuation determination are performed unconditionally.
[0168]
As shown in FIG. 15, a plurality of, for example, three winning paths 111a to 111c are provided inside the variable winning means 91, and game balls that have won a prize in the variable winning means 91 are provided in these winning paths 111a to 111c. It is distributed to either one and guided to the back side of the game board 7.
[0169]
The winning passages 111a to 111c have different game ball distribution ratios depending on, for example, the size of the opening thereof, and the probability that the gaming balls are guided is highest in the winning passage 111a and lowest in the winning passage 111c. Yes. Each of the winning paths 111a to 111c is provided with winning detection means (game ball detection means) 95a to 95c for detecting the passage of the game ball.
[0170]
Note that the distribution ratios of the winning paths 111a to 111c are different by providing guidance means for guiding the gaming balls to the winning paths 111a and 111b, or by providing obstacles on the path of the gaming balls to the winning paths 111b and 111c. It may be allowed.
[0171]
In the control operation, when the game ball won in the variable winning means 91 is distributed to the winning path 111c, the determination means 104 makes an unconditional jackpot determination, and the game ball won in the variable winning means 91 during the profit state is generated. May be the same as in the third embodiment, for example, except that the profit state continuation determination is unconditionally performed when the game is distributed to the winning path 111c.
[0172]
16 to 18 illustrate a fifth embodiment in which the present invention is adopted in a third kind pachinko machine.
[0173]
In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, for example, an operation unit 20 similar to that of the second embodiment is disposed, for example, on the front side of the lower end of the glass door 4. The display detection unit 96 of the operation unit 20 displays a plurality of, for example, five selection operation units 24a to 24e in the form of pseudo push buttons during a predetermined selection operation effective period. The means 33a to 33e (FIG. 17) are configured to detect the operation (touch operation) of the selection operation means 24a to 24e.
[0174]
As shown in FIG. 16, a guide rail 41 is annularly mounted on the front surface of the game board 7, and a normal symbol display means 121 and a normal symbol start means 122 are provided in the game area 7 a inside the guide rail 41. Various game parts such as a special winning means 123, a special symbol display means 124, an operational winning means 125, a variable winning means 126, and a normal winning means 127 are arranged.
[0175]
The normal symbol display means 121 is composed of, for example, a seven-segment display means capable of variably displaying one or a plurality of, for example, three normal symbols in the left-right direction. The normal symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time on the condition that the game ball is detected, and the random number value for hit determination acquired at the time of detection of the game ball by the normal symbol starting means 122 matches the predetermined hit determination value In this case, the vehicle is stopped in a hit state (a predetermined type of symbol), and in other cases, it is stopped in a disengagement mode.
[0176]
In addition, a number symbol, an alphabet symbol symbol, a character symbol, and other suitable game symbols can be used as the normal symbol, and in this embodiment, a numeral symbol from “0” to “9” is used. Further, when the normal symbol starting means 122 detects a game ball during the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display means 121, the hit determination random number value obtained at the time of detection detects a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, four). It is memorized as a limit.
[0177]
The specific winning means 123 is a variable actuating type equipped with an opening / closing plate 123a that can be changed between an open state advantageous to the player and a closed state disadvantageous to the player, and the normal symbol after the fluctuation of the normal symbol display means 121 When the first profit state is generated on the basis of the winning mode, the opening / closing plate 123a is opened to the front side for a predetermined time, and the game ball dropped thereon is awarded to the inside.
[0178]
Further, for example, a stopping portion 128 capable of stopping one game ball is provided inside the opening / closing plate 123a, and the game ball stopped in the stopping portion 128 is provided with a specific winning means 123 when the opening / closing plate 123a is closed. Is detected by a special symbol starting means 129. The special symbol starting means 129 can temporarily stop the game ball from the stopping portion 128.
[0179]
The special symbol display means 124 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display means capable of variably displaying one or a plurality of, for example, one special symbol, and the special symbol starting means 129 detects the game ball. If the special symbol fluctuates for a predetermined time according to the conditions, and the jackpot determination is made in the jackpot determination described later based on the jackpot determination random number acquired when the special ball starting means 129 detects the game ball, the predetermined jackpot mode is determined. In other cases, the vehicle is stopped in a disengagement mode other than the jackpot mode.
[0180]
When the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol display means 124 becomes a big hit mode, the game ball temporarily stopped by the special symbol start means 129 is guided to the operation area 130 side, and a special game state is generated.
[0181]
The variable winning means 126 is a variable actuating type provided with an opening / closing plate 126a that can be changed between an open state advantageous to the player and a closed state disadvantageous to the player, and the operation winning means 125 plays the game during the special game state. Based on the detection of the ball, the opening / closing plate 126a is opened to the front side for a predetermined time, and the game ball dropped on the opening plate 126a is awarded to the inside.
[0182]
The special game state ends when the operation winning means 125 detects a predetermined number (for example, 16) of game balls or when the game balls pass through the operation area 130 again.
[0183]
FIG. 17 is a block diagram for control of this embodiment. Reference numeral 61 denotes a main control board, which includes the front frame 3 and the game board 7 such as the normal symbol display means 121 mounted on the game board 7 and the back side of the back cover that collectively covers a plurality of other game parts from the back side. It is housed in a substrate case that is detachably mounted at an appropriate location on the back side of the machine body 1. The sound lamp control board, the symbol control board, the payout control board, the launch control board, etc. connected to the main control board 61 are not shown.
[0184]
The main control board 61 mainly performs control related to the game operation on the game board 7 side. The first random number generation means 131, the first lottery means 132, the first determination means 133, and the first profit state generation means. 134, second random number generation means 135, second lottery means (lottery means) 136, selection control means 137, second determination means (determination means) 138, special gaming state generation means 139, second profit state generation means (profit state) Generating means) 140 and the like, and is constituted by a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like. FIG. 18 is a flowchart of processing on the main control board 61 side regarding the special symbol variation.
[0185]
The first random number generating means 131 generates a predetermined number according to the probability such as generating 50 hit determination random numbers from 0 to 49 when the probability that the normal symbol after the change is a hit state is 1/50, for example. Random numbers for hit determination are generated repeatedly.
[0186]
The first lottery means 132 performs lottery of a random number for hit determination based on the normal symbol starting means 122 detecting the game ball. When the normal symbol starting means 122 detects the game ball, the first random number One hit determination random number is acquired from the generating means 131. The acquired random number for hit determination is stored up to a predetermined upper limit reserved number (for example, 4), and is sequentially output to the first determination unit 133 every time the normal symbol display unit 121 is in a state where it can be variably displayed. And erased from memory.
[0187]
Whether the first determination means 133 generates a first profit state in which the normal symbol after the change is set to the hit state based on the lottery result of the first lottery means 132, that is, whether the specific winning means 123 is opened. This is for determining whether or not, and when the random number value for winning determination acquired by the first lottery means 132 matches a predetermined winning determination value, a determination output of the hit mode is output.
[0188]
When the determination result of the first determination unit 133 is a hit mode determination, the first profit state generating unit 134 has a normal mode after the fluctuation of the normal symbol display unit 121 becomes a hit mode such as “7 · 7 · 7”. Based on this, the first profit state is generated in which the opening / closing plate 123a of the specific winning means 123 is opened for a predetermined time.
[0189]
The second random number generator 135 repeatedly generates a jackpot determination random number and other predetermined random numbers. In the present embodiment, five of 0 to 4 are repeatedly generated as jackpot determination random numbers.
[0190]
The second lottery means 136 performs a lottery such as a random number for jackpot determination based on the fact that the game ball wins the specific winning means 123 through the stopping portion 128 and the special symbol starting means 129 detects the game ball. When the special symbol starting means 129 detects a game ball (step S61: Yes), one big hit determination random number is acquired from the second random number generating means 134 and output to the second determining means 138 side. (Step S62).
[0191]
When the special symbol starting unit 129 detects a game ball, the special symbol display unit 124 starts to display the variation of the special symbol.
[0192]
The selection control unit 137 performs control related to the selection operation by the selection operation units 24a to 24e. The selection control unit 137 includes a selection setting unit 141, a selection operation notification unit 142, and the like, and the display detection unit 96 of the operation unit 20 is connected thereto.
[0193]
The selection operation notifying unit 142 displays the same number (5 in this case) of selection operation units 24a to 24e as the jackpot determination random number of the second random number generation unit 135 on the display detection unit 96 during a predetermined selection operation effective period. Is to do.
[0194]
Here, the selection operation effective period is a period during which the operation of the selection operation means 24a to 24e is effective, and is started when the special symbol starting means 129 detects a game ball, and ends when a predetermined time elapses thereafter. Is set to
[0195]
When one of the selection operation units 24a to 24e is selected during the selection operation valid period, the selection setting unit 141 outputs the selection operation result based on the detection signal from the operation detection units 33a to 33e. This is output to the determination means 138. The selection operation means 24a to 24e are assigned one selection random number 0 to 4 which is the same as the big hit determination random number of the second random number generation means 135, respectively, and the second determination means 138 selects the selection operation means 24a to 24e. As an operation result, for example, a selection random number corresponding to the selection operation means 24a to 24e that has been selected is output (step S63).
[0196]
The second determination means 138 determines whether or not to change the special symbol after change based on the lottery result of the second lottery means 136 and the selection operation results of the selection operation means 24a to 24e by the player, that is, special This is for determining whether or not a game state is to be generated. The jackpot determination random number value drawn by the second lottery means 136 is compared with the selection random number value acquired from the selection setting means 141 (step S64). If the two match, a jackpot determination to generate a profit state is made (step S65), and if they do not match, a miss determination is made (step S70).
[0197]
Here, when the selection operation valid period ends without a selection operation by the player, for example, it is assumed that a predetermined selection random number value is selected, and the jackpot determination by the second determination unit 138 is performed. You can do it. In this case, the predetermined selection random number value may be determined in advance, or may be selected each time by random lottery or the like. Note that when the selection operation valid period ends without a selection operation by the player, the determination may be made unconditionally.
[0198]
When the determination result of the second determination means 138 is output, for example, a control command transmission means (not shown) sends a command to stop the special symbol that is changing and a command to stop it to the symbol control board side. The For example, when the determination result of the second determination means 138 is a jackpot determination, a variable stop command for stopping the special symbol at “7” which is a jackpot mode (step S66), the determination result of the second determination means 138 is determined to be out of place. In this case, a variable stop command for stopping the special symbol other than “7” which is the jackpot mode is transmitted (step S71), respectively, and the special symbol is the jackpot mode “7” or other than that by the control of the symbol control board side. Stop in any of the off modes.
[0199]
When the determination result of the second determination means 138 is jackpot mode determination and the special symbol after the change is confirmed in the jackpot mode, the game ball temporarily stopped in the special symbol starter 129 is guided to the operation area 130 side, The special game state generating means 139 operates to generate a special game state (step S67). When the operation winning means 125 detects a game ball during this special gaming state, the second profit state generating means 140 is operated to generate the second profit state, and the opening / closing plate 126a of the variable winning means 126 is opened forward for a predetermined time. To do.
[0200]
The special game state generation means 139 detects when a predetermined number (for example, 16) of game balls is detected by the operation winning means 125 or when the game balls pass through the operation area 130 again, that is, the determination result of the second determination means 138 is When the big hit mode is determined again, the operation is terminated (steps S68 and S69).
[0201]
19 to 21 illustrate the sixth embodiment of the present invention, and the first embodiment is modified to change the normal profit state and the special profit state more advantageous to the player as the second profit state. An example is shown in which the second determination means 70 is configured to determine whether or not to generate a special profit state based on the lottery result of the second lottery means 69 and the selection operation result of the selection operation means 24. Yes.
[0202]
In addition, about the structure of a game component and the schematic structure (except individual operation | movement) of a control system, the structure (FIGS. 1-5 etc.) substantially the same as 1st Embodiment is employable.
[0203]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 19, there are provided one type each of a normal game mode and an alternative game mode (two-option game mode) as the game mode. In the normal game mode, a predetermined number, for example, 7 and 107 of the 300 jackpot determination random numbers from 0 to 299 are set as the jackpot determination value. In the alternative game mode, the predetermined number For example, among the 300 jackpot determination random numbers from 0 to 299, a predetermined random number value, for example, 7 and 107 is set as the alternative game determination value. It is assumed that the operation unit 20 is provided with, for example, two selection operation means 24a and 24b according to the number of alternative game determination values.
[0204]
In the normal game mode, as shown in FIG. 20, the second determination means 70 determines that the jackpot mode when the jackpot determination random number obtained by the second lottery means 69 matches the jackpot determination value (7 or 107). In the case of jackpot mode determination, the acquired jackpot determination random number value is further determined to be a predetermined jackpot determination value. When it matches (for example, 7), the special profit state determination is performed, and when it matches the other jackpot determination value (for example, 107), the normal profit state determination is performed (step S82).
[0205]
When the determination result by the second determination means 70 is the normal profit state determination (step S82: No), the second profit state generation means 75 generates, for example, a one-round jackpot state as the normal profit state (step S83). ), When the special profit state determination is made (step S82: Yes), the second profit state generation means 75 generates, for example, a maximum of 16 rounds of jackpot as a special profit state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal profit state. (Step S84). When the determination result by the second determination means 70 is an outlier determination (step S81: No), no profit state is generated (step S85).
[0206]
On the other hand, in the alternative game mode, as shown in FIG. 21, the second determination means 70 matches the random number for jackpot determination acquired by the second lottery means 69 with the alternative game determination value (7 or 107). In the case of the alternative game, it is determined that the game is in the other mode (step S91), and in the case of the alternative game determination, the selection operation means 24a, 24b by the player. An alternative game determination value (for example, 7 when the selection operation means 24a is operated, 107 when the selection operation means 24b is operated, etc.) and the already-acquired random number for jackpot determination If they match, the special profit state determination is performed, and if they do not match, the normal profit state determination is performed (step S92).
[0207]
The final determination result by the second determination means 70, that is, the operation of the second profit state generation means 75 with respect to the detachment state determination, the special profit state determination, the normal profit state determination, etc. is the same as in the normal game mode (step S93). ~ S95).
[0208]
Note that, for example, the notification of whether the normal profit state determination or the special profit state determination is made may be a specific symbol form of the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol (for example, in the case of the special profit state determination 7 / 7.7 ”, in the case of normal profit status judgment, other jackpots are used, etc.), notifications other than special symbols and other display means (liquid crystal, drums, etc.), lamps, voice, etc. You may do it.
[0209]
A plurality of alternative game modes may be provided, or the normal game mode may be omitted and only the alternative game mode may be provided.
[0210]
Further, in the present embodiment, the first type pachinko machine has been described. However, the same configuration, that is, a normal profit state and a special profit state that is more advantageous to the player than this are provided as the profit state. The configuration for determining whether or not to generate a special profit state based on the lottery result and the selection operation result by the selection operation means is adopted for the second and third types of pachinko machines and other ball game machines. May be.
[0211]
As mentioned above, although each embodiment of this invention was explained in full detail, this invention is not limited to these each embodiment, A various change is possible in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention. For example, in the alternative game, the selection operation means 24 that matches or is likely to match the lottery result by the lottery means may be notified to the player based on the fact that the predetermined condition is satisfied. . This notification may be performed, for example, by causing the light emitting means 31a to 31e of the operation unit 20 to emit light. One selection operation means 24 that matches the lottery result by the lottery means may be notified, or a plurality of selection operation means 24 including the selection operation means 24 that matches the lottery result by the lottery means may be notified. It may be.
[0212]
Predetermined conditions for performing the above notification are as follows: (1) If the player does not win a certain number of times in the selected game, (2) If the player wins a big game with a predetermined symbol, (3) The game is played in a special prize opening that is difficult to win. Anything such as when the ball wins is acceptable.
[0213]
In the case of (1), for example, in the first type pachinko machine shown in the first embodiment, when the cumulative (continuous) number of operations out of the two-choice game mode has reached 10, the operation in the five-choice game mode For example, the cumulative (continuous) number of deviations may be 25. The cumulative number of operation failures may be stored in any one or all of the main control board 61, the sound lamp control board 62, and the symbol control board 63.
[0214]
Further, the player may be informed of the cumulative number of operations missed by a notification means such as a display means provided in the special symbol display means 53, the operation unit 20, or the like. The predetermined number of times (how many times the cumulative number of out-of-operations (continuous) is to be notified) may be appropriately determined by random number lottery at the end of each jackpot. The total number of operation failures may be stored in total regardless of the game mode, or may be counted for each alternative game mode. When counting for each alternative game mode, when the notification is made, the total number of times until then may be reset, or only the cumulative number of game modes that triggered the notification may be reset. Also good.
[0215]
In the case of (2), for example, in the first-class pachinko machine shown in the first embodiment, it was a big hit in a special design mode (for example, a big hit mode with odd numbers such as “7, 7, 7”). In this case, after that, the second lottery means 69 sets the alternative game determination value a predetermined number of times (until the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) until the special symbol fluctuates a predetermined number of times (for example, 150 times). (For example, twice in the 2-choice game mode) etc.
[0216]
In the case of {circle around (3)}, the special winning opening difficult to win may be of an openable / closable type, or may be configured to be difficult to win depending on the position of the special winning opening or the position of the game nail. In the case of providing an openable special prize opening, it is desirable to notify the open state.
[0217]
The selection operation means 24 and the mode setting operation means 22 may be provided at a position where the player can easily operate during the game, and are arranged at an arbitrary position on the front side of the front frame 3 such as the upper plate cover 9 and the lower plate cover 12. it can. Further, for example, the selection operation means 24 provided with a non-contact sensor or the like may be arranged on the game board 7 so that the selection operation can be performed through the glass plate 19, or a touch sensor is provided on the glass plate 19 to provide a game board. 7 may be configured to be selectable. Moreover, you may provide as a unit so that the same hinge axis | shaft as the glass door 4 or the front frame 3 may be utilized, and it may open and close by one axis | shaft at the game machine front side.
[0218]
The selection operation unit 24 does not need to be configured with a plurality of operation buttons or the like. For example, the selection operation unit 24 may select one of a plurality of operation objects by operating one operation button one or more times. . In this case, it is necessary to notify the selection result by 7 segment display means, liquid crystal display means or the like.
[0219]
The selection operation unit 24a and the like and the mode setting operation unit 22 do not need to be provided on one operation unit 20, and may be formed separately and arranged at different positions. For example, the mode setting operation means 22 may be arranged on the back side of the front frame 3 so that the player cannot operate. Further, for example, when the game mode is automatically changed according to the game state, or when only one type of alternative game mode is installed, the mode setting operation means 22 can be omitted.
[0220]
The mode setting notifying means 78 for controlling the light emitting means 30 and the mode setting display means 23 and the selection operation notifying means 80 for controlling the light emitting means 31a to 31e do not need to be provided on the main control board 61 side. 62, may be provided on the sub-control board side such as the symbol control board 63. For example, the control means of the light emitting means 30, 31a to 31e may be provided on the sound lamp control board 62 side, and the control means of the mode setting display means 23 may be provided on the symbol control board 63 side.
[0221]
In this case, a game mode command command for instructing setting contents by the mode setting operation means 22, a selection operation command command for instructing selection operation contents by the selection operation means 24a to 24e, etc. from the main control board 61 side to the sub control board side. What is necessary is just to make it transmit suitably.
[0222]
The selection operation means 24a or the like is notified to the player of the selection operation target, the selection operation target is notified to the player during the selection operation valid period during which the selection operation can be performed, and the selection operation is further performed. The notifying means for notifying the player of the result is not limited to the light emitting means 31a provided in the selection operation means 24a or the like. For example, the selection operation means 24a or the like is moved in a predetermined direction, for example, the front-rear direction (protrusion / retraction). You may make it perform the said alerting | reporting.
[0223]
Similarly, the notification means for notifying the player that the mode setting operation means 22 is in an effective mode setting operation valid period is not limited to the light emitting means 30 provided in the mode setting operation means 22. For example, the notification may be performed by moving (protruding / withdrawing) the mode setting operation means 22 in a predetermined direction, for example, the front-rear direction.
[0224]
The light emitting means 30, 31a to 31e, etc. of the operation unit 20 notify the gaming state by the difference of light extinction / lighting / flashing, etc. In addition, when the investigation object is notified, the light is red, and when the selection operation is notified, the light emission means 30 You may make it alert | report a game state.
[0225]
The elapsed state of the selection operation valid period may be notified by, for example, counting up or counting down a digital value, sequentially turning off or turning on a level meter. The notification means in this case may be provided on the special symbol display means 53, or may be constituted by other notification means.
[0226]
The mode setting display means 23 need not be provided on the same operation unit 20 as the mode setting operation means 22, and may be arranged on the game board 7 separately from the mode setting operation means 22, for example. In this case, the variable display means 48 may be used as the mode setting display means 23.
[0227]
The mode setting operation valid period is a selection operation means by the player when, for example, the demonstration image is displayed (after a predetermined time has elapsed since the suspension of the variation of the special symbol) in addition to the case where the special symbol variation display ends and the number of special reservations is zero. 24a, etc., a predetermined period after the jackpot occurs, a predetermined period after the jackpot (second profit state) ends, a predetermined period after obtaining the predetermined judgment value (reach judgment value, etc.), a predetermined number of special symbols (for example, 50 times) It can be arbitrarily set from a fluctuation to a predetermined period.
[0228]
In addition, mode setting may be performed internally according to the gaming state or the like, such as selecting a mode by random number lottery every time a big hit occurs. Further, when the mode setting operation means 22 is arranged on the back side of the front frame 3 and the like so that the player cannot operate, for example, the period until a predetermined time elapses after the power is turned on is set as the mode setting operation effective period. Also good.
[0229]
Signals from the operation detection means 32, 33a to 33e, that is, selection operation signals may be output to a control board other than the main control board 61, for example, the sound lamp control board 62 or a dedicated control board. Thereby, the control load on the main control board 61 side can be reduced. Further, the maintainability is improved by directly connecting the harnesses from the operation detection means 32, 33a to 33e to a control board such as the main control board 61.
[0230]
In the alternative game mode, the variation pattern of the special symbol when the determination result of the second determination means 70 is the alternative game determination is not limited to that shown in the embodiment, for example, temporarily stopped in a big hit state After all the symbols have been changed again after the selection operation, the final stop may be performed in the big hit mode when the determination after the selection operation is a big hit determination, and in the off mode in the case of a loss determination. Further, the configuration of the variation control command from the main control board 61 side to the symbol control board 63 side may be appropriately determined according to the variation pattern at the time of this alternative game determination. For example, at the time of alternative game determination, a change stop command may be transmitted after a new stop symbol command is transmitted after the selection operation.
[0231]
Further, the selection operation valid period may be started at the same time when the player is notified of the alternative game determination by some method or at a predetermined timing thereafter.
[0232]
The contents of the jackpot profit state, such as the maximum number of rounds per jackpot, the maximum number of winnings, etc. may be made different for each game mode. For example, in the case of the first embodiment, the maximum number of rounds in the jackpot state is 15 rounds in the 2-choice game mode, 14 rounds in the 3-choice game mode, and 13 rounds in the 4-choice game mode. May be different. In the case of the sixth embodiment, the contents of the normal profit state and the special profit state may be made different for each game mode.
[0233]
Different signals may be output to the outside in response to the jackpot occurrence for each game mode. Thereby, the big hit state can be grasped on the game hall side. In addition, different notifications (notification on a gaming machine, external output, etc.) may be performed for each game mode. Thereby, it is possible to recognize in which game mode the player is playing the game on the game hall side.
[0234]
In the case of the first embodiment, the types of alternative game modes that can be selected are not limited to those illustrated, and any optional game mode such as a 10-option game mode or a 20-option game mode can be selected. do it. In addition, the normal game mode may not be selectable, or only one type may be provided as the alternative game mode.
[0235]
In the case of the third type pachinko machine shown in the fifth embodiment, it may be configured such that one can be selected from a plurality of types of alternative game modes as in the first embodiment. Further, a normal game mode in which a big hit is determined only by internal lottery may be selected.
[0236]
In the case of the first type pachinko machine shown in the first embodiment, the special symbol confirmed effect or the jackpot effect may be varied depending on the game mode. For example, when a big hit is made in the 5 choice game mode, the special symbol display means 53 displays “Big win in the 5 choice mode” → “Your intuition is too amazing!” You may make it perform the display effect relevant to the content of the mode.
[0237]
The configuration for determining whether to activate the profit state generating means based on the lottery result of the lottery means and the selection operation result by the selection operation means is, for example, the hit determination for the normal symbol in the first embodiment, The present invention can be similarly applied to the hit determination for the normal symbol in the fifth embodiment.
[0238]
In the case of the first type pachinko machine shown in the first embodiment, when the stop symbol after the change of the special symbol becomes a predetermined jackpot mode, for example, a jackpot mode with an odd symbol, for example, the end of the second profit state A special profit state may be generated later or after the occurrence. This special profit state includes a probability fluctuation that changes the probability of jackpot from a normal probability to a high probability, an extension of the opening time of the second symbol starting means 44, an increase in the number of times the second symbol starting means 44 is released, and a normal symbol / In addition to shortening the variation time of the special symbol, etc., the probability that an alternative game is generated by increasing the number of alternative game determination values may be high.
[0239]
In the embodiment, each selection operation object of the selection operation means 24 is associated with an alternative game determination value, and the jackpot determination random number value used for determining whether or not to select an alternative game is used as it is for determining whether the selection operation is successful or not. For example, in the case of an alternative game determination, a random number for alternative determination different from the random number for jackpot determination is generated, and the random number obtained for the alternative determination is obtained and the player operation Depending on whether or not the result of selection matches, the determination of hit / miss by the selection operation may be performed. In this case, the random number for alternative determination may be an initial value update type.
[0240]
Alternatively, in the case of an alternative game determination, a game ball for production is distributed to one of the winning ports by a distribution-type winning device having a plurality of winning ports, and the distribution result and the selection result by the player operation are You may make it determine hit / miss by selection operation by whether it corresponds. In this case, the distribution-type winning device may be provided on the game board 7 or may be provided on the front frame 3 other than the game board 7.
[0241]
In the alternative game mode, a normal probability and a high probability (such as increasing the number of alternative game determination values) are provided as alternative game selection rates, and the normal probability is changed to a high probability based on the establishment of a predetermined condition. Also good. In this case, it is desirable that the table of alternative game determination values in the case of high probability is provided behind the table area of alternative game determination values of normal probability.
[0242]
In a periodic interruption process that occurs every predetermined time such as 4 msec, a process related to the selection operation means 24 (referred to as a selection operation process) is a process related to a special symbol (referred to as a special figure process), for example, a process related to a variable winning means 45 ( It is desirable to perform this before special electric processing.
[0243]
Further, in the periodic interrupt process, it is desirable to perform a process using a common status flag in the special figure process, the selection operation process, and the special electric process. Further, it is desirable to use a common timer work area in the special figure process, the selection operation process, and the special electric process. An input port may be used to detect pressing of the selection operation means 24, or an interrupt may be performed.
[0244]
Special figure processing, selection operation processing, and special electric processing may be placed in either reset interrupt or periodic interrupt, but in the case of the first type pachinko machine, there are no normal symbols etc. When there is no game to be played, it is preferable to place the above three processes on the reset interrupt side because the process becomes simple.
[0245]
If a predetermined condition is satisfied, any of the plurality of game modes may not be selected. For example, it is configured so that the alternative game mode cannot be selected for a predetermined period when the determination of detachment in the alternative game continues for a predetermined number of times, or when the selection operation means 24 is desired to be operated during the selection operation valid period. May be.
[0246]
The display related to the selection operation result may be performed according to the stop symbol form using the special symbol display means 53 that performs the display regarding the big hit / losing, as shown in the first embodiment, or the special symbol may be displayed. You may make it perform by the display means different from the display means 53 grade | etc., For example, a rotating reel type display means. This selection operation result display means may be provided on the same game component as the special symbol display means 53 or the like, or may be provided on another game component.
[0247]
When the power is turned on, for example, the light emitting means 30, 31a to 31e on the operation unit 20 side may be turned on for a predetermined time or until the selection operation means 24 is operated, so that the state check can be performed. Further, when a rotary reel type display means or the like is provided for notifying the result of the alternative game, it may be rotated for a predetermined time when the power is turned on.
[0248]
Also, when the power is turned on, a command related to the setting of the game mode is transmitted from the main control board 61 side to the sub-control board side such as the sound lamp control board 62 and the symbol control board 63, and the sub-control board side based on the command You may comprise so that a different production may be performed.
[0249]
The present invention is not limited to the first, second, and third types of pachinko machines shown in the embodiment, and the same applies to various or other ball game machines such as an arrange ball machine and a sparrow ball game machine. Can be implemented.
[0250]
【The invention's effect】
According to the present invention, the profit state generating means 75, 106, 140 for generating a profit state advantageous to the player and the predetermined game ball detecting means 44, 95, 95a, 95b, 95c, 129 detect the game ball. The lottery means 69, 103, 136 for acquiring one of a plurality of jackpot determination random number values based on the fact, and the profit status based on the jackpot determination random number value acquired by the lottery means 69, 103, 136 Determination means 70, 104, which determines whether or not to generate a profit state by the generating means 75, 106 and 140, or whether or not to generate a special profit state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal profit state. 138 is configured to be switchable between a normal game mode and an alternative game mode. During the normal game mode, the lottery means 69, 103, 136 can be used. In the alternative game mode, the determination means 70, 104, 138 determines that a profit state or a special profit state is generated when the determined jackpot determination random number value matches a predetermined one jackpot determination value. If the jackpot determination random number value acquired by the lottery means 69, 103, 136 matches any of a plurality of predetermined alternative game determination values, the plurality of alternative game determination values Multiple corresponding to The selection operation means 24 becomes effective, and Any one of the plurality of selection operation means 24 is selected by an external operation of the player, and corresponds to the selection operation means 24 that has been selected. When the alternative game determination value matches the random number for jackpot determination acquired by the lottery means 69, 103, 136, the determination means 70, 104, 138 determines that the profit state or the special profit state is generated. Configured to In addition, it is configured to be able to select one of a plurality of types of alternative game modes having different numbers of alternative game determination values, and corresponds to the alternative game mode having the largest number of alternative game determination values. As many selection operation means 24 as the selection game determination values are provided, and only selection operations for the number of selection operation means 24 corresponding to the number of the selection game determination values are made valid for each selection game mode. Composed Therefore, even if the probability of finally being a big hit is the same, the player can be involved in determining whether or not to generate a profit state, and there is an advantage that the interest in the game can be increased.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine showing a first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 3 is a front view of the operation unit showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a longitudinal sectional view of an operation unit showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 5 is a block diagram of a control system showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram showing a game mode and its contents according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 7 is a flowchart of a processing procedure on the main control board side related to a variation in special symbols according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an operation history of each part such as special symbol starting means and special symbol display means showing the first embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 9 is a front view of a game board showing a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 10 is a front view of an operation unit showing a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 11 is a block diagram of a control system showing a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a processing procedure on the main control board side showing a second embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 13 is a front view of a game board showing a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a processing procedure on the main control board side showing a third embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 15 is a front view of a game board showing a fourth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 16 is a front view of a game board showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 17 is a block diagram of a control system showing a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 18 is a flowchart of a processing procedure on the main control board side related to special symbol fluctuations according to a fifth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a game mode and its contents according to a sixth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 20 is a schematic flowchart of a profit state occurrence determination process in the normal game mode according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 21 is a schematic flowchart of a profit state occurrence determination process in the alternative game mode according to the sixth embodiment of the present invention.
[Explanation of symbols]
23 Mode setting display means (probability notification means)
24 selection operation means
44 Special symbol starting means (game ball detecting means)
69 Second lottery means (lottery means)
70 Second determination means (determination means)
75 Second profit state generating means (profit state generating means)
95, 95a, 95b, 95c Winning detection means (game ball detection means)
103 lottery means
104 judgment means
106 Profit status generating means
129 Special symbol starting means (game ball detecting means)
136 Second lottery means (lottery means)
138 Second determination means (determination means)
140 Second profit state generating means (profit state generating means)

Claims (1)

Profit state generating means (75) (106) (140) for generating an advantageous profit state for the player and predetermined game ball detecting means (44) (95) (95a) (95b) (95c) (129) The lottery means (69) (103) (136) for obtaining one of a plurality of jackpot determination random numbers based on the detection of the game ball, and the lottery means (69) (103) (136) Whether the profit state is generated by the profit state generating means (75) (106) (140) based on the acquired jackpot determination random number value or whether the profit state is a player than the normal profit state. In a ball game machine comprising determination means (70) (104) (138) for determining whether or not to generate an advantageous special profit state, it is configured to be switchable between a normal game mode and an alternative game mode. During the normal game mode, the lottery means (69) (103) (136) The determination means (70) (104) (138) causes the profit state or the special profit state to be generated when the obtained jackpot determination random number value matches one predetermined jackpot determination value. In the alternative game mode, the jackpot determination random number obtained by the lottery means (69) (103) (136) matches any of a plurality of alternative game determination values determined in advance. when, corresponding to a plurality of alternative gaming determination value becomes more selection operation means (24) is enabled, it is one of a further plurality of selection manipulation unit by the player of the external operation (24) When the selection operation is performed, the alternative game determination value corresponding to the selection operation means ( 24 ) subjected to the selection operation matches the jackpot determination random number value acquired by the lottery means (69) (103) (136). The determination means (70) ( 04) (138) is configured to perform determination that generates the benefit state or the special advantage state, also among the alternative gaming mode a plurality of types of the number of the alternative game determination value is different One of the selection operation means ( 24 ) is provided corresponding to the selection game determination value corresponding to the selection game mode having the largest number of selection game determination values. The ball game is characterized in that only the selection operation for the selection operation means ( 24 ) corresponding to the number of the selection game determination values for each of the selection game modes is made valid. Machine.

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