JP4771352B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine having a plurality of special game transition opportunities.

  Conventionally, in pachinko machines, game machines represented by first and second type pachinko machines are popular. In such a first-class pachinko machine, a random number is obtained by winning at the start winning slot on the game board, and by comparing this with a predetermined determination value, the hit / miss of the symbol is determined. If the symbol is determined to be a win, the game is shifted to a special game. Also, in the second type pachinko machine, when the hitting ball is won at the starting winning hole on the game board, the big winning hole is opened for a predetermined time and passes through a specific area (so-called V zone) in the big winning hole. It is configured to shift to special games.

Against this background, in recent years, pachinko machines equipped with both the above-described special game transition opportunity of the first type pachinko machine and the special game transition opportunity of the second type pachinko game have been proposed. Such a game machine is expected to be able to replenish the original game elements of a pachinko machine that enjoy the fall of a ball that is often lacking in a first-class pachinko machine.
Japanese Patent No. 2972099

  By the way, in the pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as “composite pachinko gaming machine”) having a transition opportunity between the first type and the second type, the contents of the normal game are complicated. Even if a winning ball hits the type 2 starting port while the symbol changes to the starting port, it is configured to immediately open and close the large winning port. There is a problem that it is impossible to determine whether to stare at the variation mode of the game, whether to hit the winning ball at the big winning opening or whether it should pass to a specific area, and give a sense that the game is complicated.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems,
This aspect 1
The first prize opening,
The second prize opening,
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on the hit ball flowing into the first winning opening,
Identification information display means capable of displaying identification information;
Identification information display control means for controlling to stop after changing the identification information for a predetermined time based on the random number when the change start condition of the identification information is satisfied;
A variable winning opening that can be changed between a first state in which the hitting ball is easy to win and a second state in which it is difficult to win and a closed state;
The hold information acquired based on the flow of the hit ball into the first winning opening is temporarily stored as the first hold information up to a predetermined upper limit number and is acquired based on the flow of the hit ball into the second winning opening. The stored information is temporarily stored as second stored information , and the stored information is stored in the order in which the stored information is acquired, so that the stored information is released in the stored order when the identification information is not fluctuating and not in a special game. A holding control means for executing the holding information update control, and the variable winning opening is changed from the second state to the first based on the hitting of the hit ball to the first winning opening or the second winning opening. A pachinko gaming machine capable of executing a special game that changes to the state of
Pachinko machines
An image display device;
The number of the first hold information and the second hold information stored in the hold control means is the same as the number of the hold information, and the hold identification that can identify the first hold information and the second hold information. Further, as the image, if the first hold information does not reach the predetermined upper limit number, the holdable number that can be held by the first hold information is set as the holdable image having the same number as the hold number. An image in which the hold identification image related to one hold information, the hold identification image related to the second hold information, and the holdable image are arranged and displayed in a single row based on one point as a display image row in a common hold display area A holding display control means for controlling the display device;
The predetermined upper limit number of the first holding information is constant regardless of the presence or absence of the second holding information,
Hold display control means, a hold identification image according to the pending identification image and the second holding information according to the first suspension information in the hold display area, arranged in accordance with the order of acquisition of the first holding information and a second hold information Under the assumption to display,
If the second hold information is not stored, a process of arranging and displaying the hold identification image and / or holdable image related to the first hold information corresponding to the number of the first hold information in a line is executed. In the case of transition from a situation in which the second hold information is not stored to a stored situation, a display image arranged and displayed in a line consisting of a hold identification image and / or a holdable image related to the first hold information a pachinko game machine, characterized by expanding the display image sequence by executing a process of inserting or additionally displayed pending identification image according to the second suspension information in the column.
In addition, this aspect 2
Pachinko machines
Based on the hold content temporarily stored in the hold control means, further has a hold information command determination means for determining a command to be transmitted to the hold display control means side,
The hold information command determining means determines whether or not the first hold information is newly temporarily stored in the hold control means. Here, when the first hold information is newly temporarily stored in the hold control means, In the array display, a command to replace the holdable image existing on the leftmost with the hold identification image related to the first hold information is set under the reference displayed on the left side as the hold acquisition time is older, When the second hold information is temporarily stored in the hold control means, the hold identification image related to the second hold information is displayed on the left side of the holdable image that is present on the leftmost side in the situation where the holdable image is displayed. In the situation where the holdable image is not displayed, the command for adding the hold identification image related to the second hold information is set on the rightmost side of the array display.
The hold display control means is the pachinko gaming machine according to aspect 1, which executes hold display control based on the command determined by the hold information command determination means.
In addition, the present invention (1) includes a first winning port (special symbol operating port 5) related to the transition to the first special game,
Random number acquisition means (winning random number acquisition means 112a, production determination random number acquisition means) for acquiring a random number (winning random number, production determination random number) based on the hitting ball flowing into the first winning opening (special symbol operation opening 5) 114b ₁ ),
Identification information display means (image display device 4) capable of displaying identification information (special symbol);
Identification information display for controlling to stop after the identification information (special symbol) fluctuates for a predetermined time on the basis of the random number (winning random number, production determination random number) when the variation start condition of the identification information (special symbol) is satisfied Control means (display control device 180);
A variable winning opening (big winning opening 7) that can be changed between a first state in which the hitting ball is easy to win and a second state in which it is difficult to win;
When the identification information (special symbol) is in a specific mode (big winning symbol), the first special game is executed by controlling the variable winning award (big winning award 7) to the first state. Special game execution means (first special game control means 113);
A first special game unit (first special game execution determination means 110, special prize opening 7, special symbol operation port 5, display control device 180, special symbol display unit 4-2),
A second prize opening related to the transition to the second special game (large prize opening operating opening 6),
A winning information generating means (large winning mouth operating opening winning detection device) that generates second winning opening winning information (operation data) based on the flow of the hit ball into the second winning opening (large winning opening operating opening 6). 10a)
A specific area (specific) that can be changed between a first state that is the same as or different from the variable winning opening (large winning opening 7) and in a closed state that makes it difficult to win, and a closed state that is difficult to win. A variable winning opening (large winning opening 7) having an area passing detection device 7a ₁ );
When the opening / closing start condition of the variable winning opening (large winning opening 7) is established, the variable winning opening (large winning opening 7) is controlled to open and close based on the second winning opening winning information (operation data). Variable prize opening / closing control means (large prize opening opening / closing control means 122);
Based on the opening / closing operation, when a hit ball flows into the specific area (specific area passage detection device 7a ₁ ) of the variable winning opening (large winning opening 7), the variable winning opening (large winning opening 7) is A second special game section (second special game determination execution means) having second special game execution means (second special game control means 124) for controlling to one state and executing the second special game. 120, Grand prize opening 7, Grand prize opening operating port 6), and
The random number (winning random number, production determination random number) is stored until the variation start condition of the identification information (specific symbol) is satisfied, and the winning information (operation data) is stored until the opening / closing start condition of the variable winning opening (large winning opening 7) is satisfied. Holding storage means for storing (holding storage means 133);
During the change of the identification information (special symbol) based on the winning to the first winning port (special symbol operating port 5), the second winning port stored in the holding storage unit (holding storage unit 133) An opening / closing start determining means (game status confirmation means 131a) for controlling not to perform the opening / closing control based on winning in the (large winning opening operating port 6);
Holding control means (holding control means 130) having
It has.

The present invention (2) includes a first prize opening relating to the transition to a special game (special symbol operating port 5),
Random number acquisition means (winning random number acquisition means 112a, production determination random number acquisition means) for acquiring a random number (winning random number, production determination random number) based on the hitting ball flowing into the first winning opening (special symbol operation opening 5) 114b ₁ ),
Identification information display means (image display device 4) capable of displaying identification information (special symbol);
Identification information display for controlling to stop after the identification information (special symbol) fluctuates for a predetermined time on the basis of the random number (winning random number, production determination random number) when the variation start condition of the identification information (special symbol) is satisfied Control means (display control device 180);
A first special game transition determining means (a jackpot determining means 112) for permitting a special game when the identification information (special symbol) is in a specific mode (a jackpot symbol);
A first special game determination unit (first special game determination means 110 ′) having
A second prize opening related to the transition to special games (large prize opening operating opening 6),
Based on the fact that the hit ball has flowed into the second winning opening (large winning opening operating opening 6), a winning information generating means (large winning opening operating opening winning detecting device 10a) that generates second winning opening winning information (operation data). )When,
A specific area (specific area passage detection device 7a _{1) that} can be changed between a first state that is the same as or different from the variable winning opening and that is in an open state where a hit ball is easy to win and a second state that is in a closed state that is difficult to win. ) Variable prize opening (large prize opening 7),
When the opening / closing start condition of the variable winning opening (large winning opening 7) is established, the variable winning opening (large winning opening 7) is controlled to open and close based on the second winning opening winning information (operation data). Variable prize opening / closing control means (large prize opening opening / closing control means 122);
Based on the opening / closing operation, a second special game transition determination that permits a special game transition when a hit ball flows into the specific area (specific area passage detection device 7a ₁ ) of the variable prize opening (large prize opening 7). Means (second special game determination means 120 ′),
Upon receipt of a special game transfer permission by the first or second special game transition determination means (first special game determination means 110 ′, second special game determination means 120 ′), the variable prize opening (large prize opening 7) The variable winning opening (large winning opening 7) that can be changed between the first state that is the same as or different from the above) and the second state that makes it difficult to win and the closed state that makes it difficult to win, Special game execution means (special game execution means 125) for controlling the state to execute a special game, and
The random number (winning random number, production determination random number) is stored until the variation start condition of the identification information (specific symbol) is satisfied, and the winning information (operation data) is stored until the opening / closing start condition of the variable winning opening (large winning opening 7) is satisfied. Holding storage means for storing (holding storage means 133);
During the change of the identification information (special symbol) based on the winning to the first winning port (special symbol operating port 5), the second winning port stored in the holding storage unit (holding storage unit 133) An opening / closing start determining means (game status confirmation means 131a) for controlling not to perform the opening / closing control based on winning in the (large winning opening operating port 6);
Holding control means (holding control means 130) having
It has.

  According to the present invention (3), in the invention (1) or the invention (2), a hold display means for notifying that the random number and the winning information are stored by the hold storage means (hold storage means 133). (Hold display control means 183, hold display section 4-1).

  According to the present invention (4), in any one of the inventions (1) to (3), the opening / closing start determining means (game status confirmation means 131a) is configured to provide a second winning opening (large The opening / closing operation is performed based on the end of the change of the identification information (special symbol) based on the winning to the first winning port (special symbol operating port 5) won before winning the winning port operating port 6). To control.

  According to the present invention (1), since the change of the identification information related to the first special game and the opening and closing of the variable prize winning opening related to the second special game do not occur at the same time, It will be possible to fully enjoy. Furthermore, since the operation contents of the special game based on the first prize opening and the special game based on the second prize opening are different, more various games can be provided.

  According to the present invention (2), since the change of the identification information related to the first special game and the opening and closing of the variable prize winning opening related to the second special game do not occur at the same time, It will be possible to fully enjoy. Furthermore, since the operation contents of the special game based on the first prize opening and the special game based on the second prize opening are the same, the number of parts can be reduced and the control program can be simplified. Can do.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the effects of the invention (1) or (2), the hold based on the winning of the first winning opening and the hold based on the winning of the second winning opening are held storage means. Since it is clear at a glance that the information is stored in the game, the player can immediately grasp the hold status and receive an optimum game according to the hold status.

  According to the present invention (4), in addition to any one of the effects of the inventions (1) to (3), the game is released in the order in which it is put on hold. The control program can be simplified.

  First, the meaning of terms used in the claims and the specification will be described. “First special game” means that when the identification information is in a specific form on the identification information display means, the variable winning opening is the second in which the hitting ball is in a closed state where the hitting ball is difficult to win. This refers to a game that changes to a first state that is easy to open, such as a game content that repeats a predetermined number of operations until a predetermined number of winnings or until a predetermined time elapses. “Second special game” means that the hitting ball is won from the second state where the hitting ball is in a closed state where the hitting ball is difficult to win. A game that changes to a first state that is easy to open, such as a game content that repeats a predetermined number of times until a predetermined number of winnings or a predetermined number of opening / closing operations are performed. Say. “Open state” means a state in which the variable prize opening is open, and “closed state” means not only a state in which the variable prize opening is closed, but also a winning in comparison with the above open state. A difficult state. The “variable winning opening” in the first special game and the “variable winning opening” in the second special game may be the same or different. In addition, the “special game” of claim 2 and the present invention (2) is a special game based on the inflow of the hit ball to the first winning opening and the special game based on the inflow of the hit ball to the second winning opening. It includes a mode in which a common variable winning a prize opening is operated by a common operation content (for example, it is continuously opened for a predetermined time or repeatedly opened and closed a predetermined number of times). For example, the common operation contents include those of the first special game and the second special game. Note that the number of continuations, the opening time, the number of times of opening and closing, etc. in the special game based on the first prize opening and the special game based on the second special game may be the same or different. “Identification information” refers to all display information visually identifiable by the player, and examples thereof include liquid crystal patterns (numbers, characters, etc.) and LED lamps (7 segments or dots). .

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. However, it is the best mode to the last, pachinko machines to which the present invention can be applied, the location and function of each means, etc., the order of each step regarding various processing, the timing of flag on / off, the processing of each step It is not limited to the following aspects about the means name etc. which bears.

  With reference to FIG. 1, an external configuration of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. First, FIG. 1 shows a game board 1 applied to the present pachinko gaming machine. Although not shown, the game board 1 is held by a storage frame formed on the front frame, and the front frame is configured to be fixed to be rotatable with respect to the outer frame. The game board 1 is formed with a game area 1a defined by an inner rail 2 and an outer rail 3. In this game area 1a, a hold display unit 4-1 for displaying a hold ball and a special symbol display are displayed. An image display device 4 having a special symbol display section 4-2 for performing a game, a special symbol operating port 5 to which a sensor capable of detecting the inflow of a hit ball is attached, and a second special game. The winning prize opening operating port 6 to which the sensor capable of detecting the inflow of the hit ball is attached, the winning prize opening 7 which will be described later in detail, and the side lamp 8 as a game effect lamp, won the winning prize. An out port 9 is provided for discharging a hit ball that has not been played out of the game area. Although not shown, the main control device (main base), display control device (sub-base), prize ball payout mechanism (prize ball tank, prize ball rail, prize ball payout device), prize ball control device, etc. It is provided on the back of the front frame of the gaming machine (on the opposite side to the gaming side).

  Next, the special winning opening 7 will be described. The big winning opening 7 is a winning opening that can be opened by satisfying the opening condition. In the best mode, the special winning opening 7 opens and closes at the following three points. First, the first is an opening / closing operation at the time of the special game of the first special game. The second and third are opening / closing operations related to the second special game. That is, the second is a temporary opening / closing operation of a predetermined number of times (for example, once or twice) by winning a hit to the big winning opening operating port 6, and the third is a special game of the second special game. Is an opening / closing operation.

  Next, FIG. 2 shows an example of a block diagram of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. As shown in FIG. 2, the main control device 100 includes a prize winning port 7, a special symbol operating port 5, a large winning port operating port 6, a normal symbol operating port 10, a prize ball payout device 170, various game effect lamps (for example, side effects). The lamp 8) is electrically connected to the display control device 180, and the display control device 180 and the image display device 4 are further electrically connected. Hereinafter, each component will be described. First, main controller 100 determines whether or not to shift to the first special game, and determines whether or not to shift to the first special game determination execution means 110 for executing the first special game. The second special game determination execution means 120 for executing the game, the hold control means 130 for controlling the special symbol operating port 5 and the special winning opening operating port 6 based on the winning, and the display control device 180. Display command determining means 140 for determining a command related to display to be performed, display command transmitting means 150 for transmitting the display command determined by the display command determining means 140 to the display control device 180, and winning a prize at each winning mouth A prize ball payout control means 160 for controlling the prize ball payout device 170 to drive a predetermined number of prize ball payouts in the event of a prize. Hereinafter, the means 110 to 140 will be described in detail.

  The first special game determination execution means 110 includes a symbol operation opening winning determination means 111 related to the first special game, a jackpot determination means 112 for determining whether or not to shift to the first special game, First special game control means 113 for controlling the special game, and special symbol display content determination means 114 for determining the display content of the “special symbol” related to the first special game.

  Here, the symbol operating opening winning determination means 111 constantly monitors the presence / absence of a detection signal from the special symbol operating opening winning detection device 5a of the special symbol operating opening 5.

The jackpot determination means 112 acquires a winning random number when a random number acquisition condition {specifically, whether or not it has passed through the special symbol operating port 5 or whether or not the hold is full) is satisfied. Winning random number acquisition means 112a for determining whether the acquired winning random number is a big hit or not, and a big hit flag generating means 112c for generating a big hit flag when it is determined that the big hit is determined. Furthermore, jackpot determination unit 112b has a jackpot determination table 112b ₁ referred to when determining whether "jackpot" or "off".

  The first special game control means 113, on condition that the jackpot flag is generated, the first special game start requirement (specifically, the effect of the special symbol on the image display device 4 is finished). When the jackpot symbol is displayed), the opening / closing of the special winning opening 7 is controlled so as to perform the first special game. Here, as a specific example of the first special game, there is a special game in a conventional type.

The special symbol display content determining means 114 is a stop pattern determining means 114a for determining a stop symbol after grasping whether or not a winning random number is won, and a variation pattern for determining a variation pattern (variation mode) of the special symbol. Determination means 114b. Here, the variation pattern determination unit 114b includes a effect determination random number acquisition means 114b ₁ for obtaining the effect determination random number upon winning the special symbol actuating port 5, in determining the variation pattern if the jackpot-off The variation pattern group 114b ₂ in which information on the variation pattern corresponding to each of the above cases is recorded [the jackpot variation pattern group 114b _2-1 selected in the case of big _win , the outlier variation pattern group 114b selected in the case of outage _2-2 ].

  The second special game determination execution means 120 includes a special winning opening operating hole winning determination means 121 related to the second special game, and a special winning opening opening / closing control means 122 for controlling the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 7. And whether or not the winning condition is satisfied (specifically, whether or not it has passed through the big prize opening operating port 6, whether or not it has won the big prize opening 7, whether or not it has won a specific area, etc.) A hit determination means 123 for determining the second special game control means 124 and a second special game control means 124 for controlling the second special game.

  Here, the special winning opening operating opening winning determination means 121 constantly monitors the presence / absence of operation data from the large winning opening operating opening winning detection device 6a of the large winning opening operating opening 6.

  The special prize opening / closing control means 122 generates an opening / closing flag for the special prize opening 7 when the special prize opening / closing condition {specifically, when there is no holding for opening / closing the special prize opening} is satisfied. It has a big prize opening opening flag generating means 122a.

The hit determining means 123 has a hit flag generating means 122a for generating a hit flag when it is determined that it is a win. Specifically, in response to the hitting of the hitting ball at the winning prize opening operating opening 6, the winning prize opening 7 is opened, the hitting ball wins at the time of opening, and the hitting ball is a specific area of the winning prize opening 7. When it passes (specific area passage detection device 7a ₁ ), it is determined to be a win.

  When the second special game control means 124 satisfies the second special game start requirement on the condition that a win flag is generated (specifically, the second special game control means 124 receives a prize to the second winning opening). When the second opening / closing operation is completed and the second special game execution flag is ON), the opening / closing of the big prize opening 7 is controlled so as to perform the second special game.

  Next, the hold control means 130 determines whether or not to hold based on winning in the special symbol operating port 5 or winning in the big winning port operating port 6 and whether or not to cancel the hold. Means 131, hold information changing means 132 for updating (adding, deleting, shifting) hold information, and hold storage means 133 for storing hold information. Here, the hold information is the winning random number and the effect determination random number for the hold related to the first special game, and the operation data for the hold related to the second special game.

  In addition, the hold determination means 131 is a game situation such as whether or not the special symbol is currently fluctuating on the image display device 4 and whether or not the first special game or the second special game is being executed. The game status confirmation means 131a for confirming the reservation information, and the hold information confirmation means 131b for accessing the reservation storage means 133 and confirming the currently recorded reservation information. Further, the gaming status confirmation unit 131a will be described in detail. The unit confirms whether or not the specific symbol has stopped, and is based on the winning information stored in the hold storage unit 133 until the stop is confirmed. Control not to release hold.

  The display command determining unit 140 includes a special symbol information command determining unit 141 for determining a command to be transmitted to the display control device 180 based on the special symbol display information determined by the special symbol display content determining unit 114, There is a hold information command determining means 142 for determining a command to be transmitted to the display control device 180 based on the hold contents determined by the control means 130.

  For example, if the content of the hold determined by the hold control means 130 is received and the hold is related to the first special game, “1” is set. If the hold is related to the second special game, “2” is set. ”Or to display“ pre ”to indicate that the hold is still possible when the number of holds related to the first special game is less than the upper limit (for example, 4). In addition, regarding the hold related to the first special game, the result of the jackpot determining means 112 or the special symbol display content determining means 114 is received, and the hold is a jackpot or the expectation of the jackpot is high. When the effect is selected, a command for performing a display different from the normal display (for example, the normal display is blue while being red) is determined.

Next, peripheral devices will be described. First, the big prize opening 7 includes a big prize opening detection device 7a for detecting the winning of a hit ball and a big prize opening solenoid 7b for opening and closing the big prize opening 7. Here, in the big prize opening winning detection device 7a, the passage there is a condition for continuing the special game in relation to the first special game, and the special game in the relation to the second special game. A specific area passage detection device 7a ₁ for detecting a winning in a specific area, which is a condition for starting and continuing, and a winning in an area in the large winning opening 7 other than the specific area {in addition to the second area In relation to the special game, there is a winning detection device 7a ₂ that wins (passes) there is a requirement to generate a specific area valid flag. Here the special winning opening 7, sphere that is received by the ball receiving part after being detected by the winning detector 7a _2, is distributed to the other region and the specific region (specific region passage detection apparatus 7a _1).

  The special symbol operating port 5 is a special symbol operating port winning detection device 5a for detecting a winning in the special symbol operating port 5, which is one of the conditions for obtaining the winning random number and the effect determining random number for the second special game. Based on the winning (passing) to the normal symbol operating port 10 which will be described later, when the normal symbol is a win, the special symbol operating port solenoid 5b for driving to open the electric accessory provided at the entrance of the special symbol operating port 5 And have.

  The special winning opening operating port 6 has a special winning opening operating port winning detection device 6a. When the device 6a detects a winning of a hit ball, when the opening condition is satisfied, the special winning opening 7 has a predetermined time (0. 5 seconds) Open.

  The normal symbol operating port 10 has a normal symbol operating port winning detection device 10a, and based on winning (passing) to the device 10a, a winning random number related to the normal symbol is acquired, and the random number is a win, The electric accessory of the special symbol operating port 5 is opened.

  The display control device 180 includes a command reception unit 181 for receiving various commands transmitted from the main control device 100 side, a special symbol display control unit 182 for controlling the display content of the special symbol, and the display content of the hold. And hold display control means 183 for controlling. Here, the special symbol display control means 182 has a variation content table 182a used when receiving a variation content command from the main controller 100 side and determining specific variation content and the like. The hold display control means 183 has hold display recording means 183a for recording the contents of the hold display.

  The symbol display device 4 includes a special symbol display unit 4-2 that displays a special symbol and a hold display unit 4-1 that performs a hold display. More specifically, the special symbol display section 4-2 displays a variation mode in which the special symbol fluctuates and stops after a predetermined time based on the winning of a hit ball to the special symbol operation port 6. In the hold display section 4-1, as will be described later, “1” is set for the hold related to the first special game, “2” is set for the hold related to the second special game, and further, the first In the case where the reserve for the special game has not reached the upper limit, “preliminary” is displayed for that number. Note that the hold display unit may be configured by a device different from the image display device.

  Next, the flow of processing performed on the main control device 100 side in the processing according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 3 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 100. As shown in FIG. 3, the main controller 100 includes a general winning determination process 200, a specific winning determination process 300, a special symbol determination process 400, a normal game big prize opening control process 500, a display control process 600, a first special process. Each process of the game determination execution process 700 and the second special game determination execution process 800 is performed in a loop. Then, when the conditions for each process are satisfied, the process is performed. When the conditions are not satisfied, the process is skipped. The outline of each process will be described (excluding the processes described in detail below). First, the general winning determination process 200 is performed for all winning holes and passages other than the special symbol operating port 5 and the special winning port operating port 6. Various processes performed based on winning in a mouth (for example, the normal symbol operation port 10). For example, the prize ball payout control means 160 performs a predetermined number of prize ball payout processes or special symbol action opening control means (see FIG. 2 is not shown in the block 2), however, the winning of the normal symbol operating port 10 is received and the normal symbol winning determination is performed, and in the case of winning, the special symbol operating port solenoid 5b is driven and the special symbol operating port 5 A control process is performed to open the electric accessory. In the display control processing 600, for example, the display command transmission unit 150 sends the hold display command determined by the hold information command determination unit 142 (see the hold display update process 250 described later) and the like on the sub-side. Processing to be transmitted to the display control device 180 is performed, and then the hold display control unit 183 performs hold display on the hold display unit 4-1 of the image display device 4 based on the command from the main side. As for the special symbol display, for example, the display command transmission unit 150 displays the stop symbol, the variation pattern information (see special symbol determination processing 400 described later), etc. determined by the special symbol information command determination unit 141 on the sub-side. Then, the special symbol display control means 182 performs a special symbol display (for example, variable display) on the special symbol display unit 4-2 of the image display device 4 based on the command from the main side. )I do.

Next, the specific winning determination process 200 according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step 202, the symbol operation opening winning determination means 111 determines whether or not a hit ball has been won in the special symbol operation opening 5. Next, in the case of Yes in step 202, the prize ball payout control means 160 adds 1 to the prize ball counter. Next, in step 206, the hold information confirmation unit 131b determines whether or not there is operation data in the hold storage unit 133. If Yes in step 206, the hold control means 130 sets 5 to the upper limit of the hold ball in step 208, and if No in step 206, the hold control means 130 sets 4 to the upper limit of the hold ball. To do. Next, in step 212, the hold information confirmation unit 131b determines whether or not the hold ball upper limit is within the upper limit of the hold ball, and in the case of Yes in step 212, the winning random number acquiring unit 112a acquires the winning random number (in addition, in this timing, effect determination random number acquisition means 114b ₁ obtains the effect determination random number). Next, in step 216 and step 218, the hold information changing unit 132 adds 1 to the number of held balls in the hold storage unit 133, and records the winning random number (and the effect determining random number) in the hold area. Note that if step 202 and step 212 are No, the process proceeds to step 220.

  Next, in step 220, the big prize opening operating opening winning determination means 121 determines whether or not the big winning opening operating opening 6 has won a prize. In the case of Yes in step 220, in step 222, the prize ball payout control means 160 adds 4 to the prize ball counter. Next, in step 224, the hold information confirmation unit 131b checks whether there is no hold of the big prize opening operation data in the hold storage unit 133, and if there is no hold, in steps 226 and 228, The hold information changing unit 132 adds 1 to the number of held balls in the hold storing unit 133, records the operation data in the hold area, and proceeds to the hold display update process in step 250. Note that if the answer is No in step 220 and step 224, the process proceeds to step 250.

  Next, the hold display update processing according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step 252, the hold information command determination unit 142 determines whether or not a hold related to the symbol operation is newly made in the hold storage unit 133. In the case of Yes in step 252, the hold information command determination unit 142 operates the special symbol for the “preliminary” displayed on the left (meaning the leftmost “preliminary” when there are multiple “preliminaries”). A command for replacing with “1” indicating suspension of the mouth 5 is set, and the processing proceeds to the next processing (special symbol determination processing 300). For example, referring to FIG. 13, when the special symbol operation port 5 is won in the state of FIG. 13 (1), the rightmost “pre” in FIG. 13 (1) changes to “1”. Set the command. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 252, in step 256, the hold information command determination unit 142 determines whether or not the hold storage unit 133 has been newly reserved for the big prize opening operation (operation data). In the case of Yes in step 256, in step 258, the hold information command determination unit 142 determines whether or not the hold regarding the symbol operation in the hold storage unit 133 is not the upper limit, that is, whether or not there is “preliminary” during the hold display. Determine. In the case of Yes in step 258, the hold information command determining means 142 inserts “2” indicating the hold of the big prize opening operation to the left of “pre” displayed on the leftmost side, and all subsequent “pre” is displayed. A command for shifting to the right is set, and the process proceeds to the next process (special symbol determination process 300). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 258, the hold information command determination unit 142 sets a command to add “2” to the rightmost, and proceeds to the next process (special symbol determination process 300). Note that if the answer is No in step 256, the process proceeds to the next process (special symbol determination process 300).

Next, the special symbol determination process of the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step 402 and step 404, the holding control means 130 (especially the game status checking means 131a) confirms that the number of held balls is not 0, that is, that there is a holding ball and operates a special symbol etc. (variation). ) After confirming that the permission has been granted (that is, whether the game is in a special game or not changing), in step 406, the hold control means 130 reads the hold information from the hold storage means 133. In step 408, the hold information changing unit 132 subtracts 1 from the number of holds in the hold storage unit 133. Next, in step 410, the hold control means 130 (especially the game status confirmation means 131a) confirms whether or not the information is the operation data of the big winning opening 7, and if yes in step 410, the process proceeds to step 414. Then, the game status confirmation means 131a controls the special winning opening release flag generating means 122a to generate a special winning opening release flag, and proceeds to the next process (normal gaming big opening opening control process 500). On the other hand, in the case of No in step 410, at step 412, jackpot determining means 112, in comparison with the jackpot determination table 112b _1, it determines the winning random number whether jackpot. In the case of Yes in step 412, that is, in the case of “big hit”, in step 416, the big hit flag generating means 112 c turns on the big hit flag. Further, in step 418, the stop symbol determining means 114a sets the winning symbol, and in step 420, the variation pattern determining unit 114b refers to the jackpot variation pattern group 114b _2-1, and determines the effect determination random number (in step 214). "Fluctuation pattern" according to the winning random number) is determined. In the case of No in step 412, that is, in the case of “displacement”, in step 422, the stop symbol determination means 114 a sets a disconnect symbol, and in step 424, refer to the variation pattern group 114 b _2-2 . Then, the “variation pattern” corresponding to the production determination random number is determined. Next, in step 426, the hold information changing unit 132 deletes the hold data recorded in the hold storage unit 133 and shifts the remaining hold data. Next, in step 428 and step 430, the special symbol information command determining unit 141 turns on the symbol variation prohibition flag and the special symbol display control flag, and the display command transmitting unit 150 is determined for the display control device 180. Commands related to “stop symbol” and “variation pattern” are transmitted.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 7, the normal game grand prize winning opening control process 500 of the best mode will be described. First, in step 502, the special prize opening / closing control means 122 determines whether or not the special prize opening / closing flag is ON. In the case of Yes in step 502, in step 504 and step 506, the special winning opening opening / closing control means 122 turns off the special winning opening opening flag and turns on the symbol variation prohibition flag. Next, in step 508, the special prize opening / closing control means 122 sets the opening timer of the special prize opening 7 for a predetermined time (for example, 0.1 second), and drives the special prize opening solenoid 7b to drive the special prize opening 7. Is released. In step 512, the special winning opening opening / closing control means 122 turns on the special winning opening effective flag, and the process proceeds to step 518. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 502, in step 514, the hit determination means 123 determines whether or not a normal game is in progress. In the case of Yes in step 514, in step 516, the hit determination means 123 It is determined whether or not the big prize opening valid flag is on. If Yes in step 516, the process proceeds to step 518.

Next, in step 518, the winning determination means 123 determines whether or not a winning detection to the big winning opening 7 has been detected. In the case of Yes in step 518, in step 520 and step 522, the special prize opening / closing control means 122 sets the specific area effective timer for a predetermined time and turns on the specific area effective flag. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 518, the hit determination means 123 determines whether or not the specific area valid flag is on, and in the case of Yes in step 518, the process proceeds to step 526. Next, in step 526, the special prize opening / closing control means 122 determines whether or not the specific area valid timer is 0. If the result in step 526 is No, in step 528, the specific area (specific area passage detection device) is determined. 7a ₁ ) is judged. In the case of Yes in step 528, in step 530, the winning flag generating means 123a turns on the winning flag, and in step 532, the special winning opening opening / closing control means 122 turns off the specific area valid flag. Next, in step 534, the special prize opening / closing control means 122 determines whether or not the special prize opening / closing timer is 0. If yes in step 534, the special prize opening solenoid 7b is driven in step 536. Is closed and the special winning opening 7 is closed. In step 538, the special winning opening opening / closing control means 122 turns off the special winning opening valid flag, and proceeds to the next processing (display control processing 600). In the case of No in step 514, step 516, and step 534, the process proceeds to the next process (display control process 600), and in the case of Yes in step 526, the process proceeds to step 532.

  Next, the first special game determination execution process 700 of the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step 702, the first special game determination execution means 110 determines whether or not the special symbol variation has ended. Next, in the case of Yes in Step 702, in Step 704, the first special game determination execution means 110 determines whether or not the jackpot flag is on. In the case of Yes in Step 704, Step 706 and Step 708 are determined. Then, the first special game execution flag is turned on and the jackpot flag is turned off. Next, in Step 710, the first special game determination execution means 110 determines whether or not the first special game execution flag is on. If Yes in Step 710, the first special game execution in Step 750 is performed. The special game execution process is shifted to. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 710, in Step 712, the first special game determination execution means 110 determines whether or not the first special game end flag is on, and in the case of Yes in Step 712, In step 714 and step 716, the symbol variation prohibition flag and the first special game end flag are turned off.

Next, the first special game execution processing 750 according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step 751, the first special game control means 751 determines whether or not the release continuation flag is on. In the case of No in Step 751, in Step 752, Step 753, and Step 754, the first special game control means 113 adds 1 to the R number, turns on the release continuation flag, and sets a predetermined value in the timer (decrement counter). (For example, 30 seconds) is set. Next, in steps 756 and 757, the first special game control means 113 drives the special prize opening solenoid 7b to open the special prize opening 7 and turns off the release continuation flag. In step 758, the first special game control means 113 determines whether or not 10 pieces have been won. In the case of No in step 758, in step 760, the first special game control means 113 Determine if time is up. In the case of Yes in step 758 and step 760, in step 762, the driving of the big prize opening solenoid 7b is stopped and the big prize opening 7 is closed. Next, in Step 764, the first special game control means 113 determines whether or not there is a winning ball that has passed through a specific area (specific area passage detection device 7a ₁ ) provided in the big winning opening 7, In the case of Yes in Step 764, in Step 766, the first special game control means 113 determines whether or not R <15, that is, whether or not it is 15R which is the final round. In this case, the process proceeds to the next process (second special game execution process 850) while maintaining the first special game execution flag on. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 764 and step 766, in step 768 and step 770, the first special game control means 113 turns off the first special game execution flag and also sets the first special game end flag. Is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (second special game execution process 850). In the case of Yes in Step 751, the process proceeds to Step 756. In the case of No in Step 760, in Step 772, the first special game control means 113 turns on the release continuation flag.

  Next, the second special game determination execution process of the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step 802, the second special game determination execution means 120 determines whether or not the special symbol variation has ended. Next, in the case of Yes in Step 802, in Step 804, the second special game determination execution means 120 determines whether or not the hit flag is on. In the case of Yes in Step 804, Step 806 and Step 808 are determined. Then, the second special game execution flag is turned on and the winning flag is turned off. Next, in step 810, the second special game determination execution means 120 determines whether or not the second special game execution flag is ON. If YES in step 810, the second special game determination execution means 120 determines whether the second special game execution flag is ON. The special game execution process is shifted to. On the other hand, in the case of No in Step 810, in Step 812, the second special game determination execution means 120 determines whether or not the second special game end flag is on, and in the case of Yes in Step 812. In step 814 and step 816, the symbol variation prohibition flag and the second special game end flag are turned off.

Next, the second special game execution processing 850 according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIG. First, in step 851, the second special game control means 124 determines whether or not the open / close continuation flag is on. In the case of No in step 851, in step 852, step 853 and step 854, the second special game control means 124 adds 1 to the R number and turns on the open / close continuation flag. 7b is driven, and opening / closing of the special winning opening 7 is started. Next, in step 856, the second special game control means 124 determines whether or not the winning ball has passed a specific area (specific area passage detection device 7a ₂ ) provided in the big winning opening 7, If Yes in step 856, it is determined in step 858 whether R <15, that is, whether the number of rounds is not the final round (15 rounds). If No in step 858, the second special game control means 124 determines whether or not 10 balls have been won in step 860. If no in step 860, the second special game control means 124 determines in step 862. The control means 124 determines whether or not it has been opened and closed 18 times. In the case of Yes in step 860 and step 862, in step 864 and step 866, the second special game execution flag is turned off and the second special game end flag is turned on. Finish opening and closing. It should be noted that if Yes in step 851, the process proceeds to step 854. In the case of Yes in step 858, the process proceeds to step 868 while the second special game execution flag is kept on. In the case of No in step 862, in step 870, the second special game control means 124 turns on the open / close continuation flag and proceeds to the next process.

  Next, the operation of the best mode will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 12 and the display screen on the image display device of FIG. First, as shown in FIG. 12, when a winning is first made in the symbol operating port 5, the variation of the special symbol is started. During the change, there are winnings in the order of the symbol operating port 5 → the big winning port operating port 6 → the symbol operating port 5 → the symbol operating port 5, and all of these winnings are put on hold. FIG. 13 (1) shows a state on the image display device 4 of {(1)} in FIG. 13 at this time. That is, as shown by ↓ in the figure, the special symbol is still changed based on the winning to the first symbol operating port 5, while on the other hand, with respect to the hold, in order of winning, 1 → 2 → 1 → 1 It is displayed. Here, “1” means a hold based on a winning of the symbol operating port 5, and “2” means a hold based on a winning of the large winning port operating port 6. Since there can be one more hold based on the winning of the symbol operating port 5 (upper limit is 4), “preliminary” meaning it is displayed at the end.

  Next, the symbol variation based on the winning of the first symbol operating port 5 ends, and the next change processing, that is, the symbol variation based on the winning of the symbol operating port 5 starts. And during the change, there is a winning in the order of the big prize operating port 6 → the symbol operating port 5 → the symbol operating port 5 → the symbol operating port 5. Since there is a hold based on the winning of the mouth 6, the hold based on the win is not performed, and the remaining winnings are put on hold. FIG. 13 (2) shows a state on the image display device 4 of (2) in FIG. 13 at this time. That is, as indicated by ↓ in the figure, the special symbol is still changed based on the winning in the second symbol operating port 5, while on the other hand, with respect to the hold, in order of winning, 2 → 1 → 1 → 1 → 1 is displayed. Here, unlike FIG. 13 (1), since the hold based on the winning of the symbol operating port 5 has reached the upper limit, “preliminary” meaning that the hold is still possible is not displayed.

  Then, the variation of the special symbol based on the winning at the second symbol operating port 5 is finished, and the next holding process, that is, the opening / closing of the big winning port 7 based on the winning at the large winning port operating port 6 is performed. Is called. FIG. 13 (3) shows a state on the image display device 4 of (3) in FIG. 13 at this time. That is, as shown in the figure, the special symbol is maintained in a stopped state at “737”, while the suspension is displayed as 1 → 1 → 1 → 1 in order of winning. Here, as in FIG. 13 (2), “preliminary” meaning that the suspension is still possible is not displayed.

  According to this best mode, the change of the special symbol related to the first special game and the opening and closing of the big prize opening related to the second special game do not occur at the same time. It becomes possible to enjoy. Furthermore, since the operation contents of the special game based on the winning at the symbol operating port and the special game based on the winning port at the big winning operating port are different, it is possible to provide more various games. In addition, since it is obvious at a glance that the hold based on the winning at the symbol operating opening and the holding based on the winning at the large winning opening are stored in the holding storage means, the player can immediately grasp the holding situation and It is possible to play an optimal game according to the status of receiving and holding. Furthermore, since the order is released in the order in which they are put on hold, the order in which the hold is released is clarified for the player, and the control program can be simplified.

  Next, another best mode will be described. The difference from the above-mentioned best mode is that the special game based on the winning of the hitting ball into the special symbol operating port 5 and the special game based on the winning of the hitting ball into the large winning port operating port 6 are common operation contents. is there. First, FIG. 14 shows a block according to the best mode. The block differs from that in the best mode in that the first special game determination execution means 110 is the first special game determination means 110 ′, and the second special game determination execution means 120 is the second special game determination execution means 120. The special game determination means 120 ′ and the first special game control means 113 and the second special game control means 124 are the special game control means 125. Since the other means are the same as those in the best mode, the same reference numerals as those in FIG. 2 are used.

The first special game determination unit 110 ′ determines whether or not the requirement for performing the first special game is satisfied. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the winning random number acquired based on winning the special game operating port 5 is a big hit, and if it is a big win, a big hit flag is generated. The second special game determination means 120 ′ determines whether or not the requirement for performing the second special game is satisfied. Specifically, in response to the hitting of the hitting ball at the winning prize opening operating opening 6, the winning prize opening 7 is opened, the hitting ball wins at the time of opening, and the hitting ball is a specific area of the winning prize opening 7. It is determined whether or not (specific area passage detection device 7a ₁ ) has passed, and if it passes, a hit flag is generated. The special game control means 125 performs the special game by controlling the special winning opening 7 on condition that the special game start condition is satisfied when the big win flag and the win flag are generated. In the special game of the best mode, the operation content of the big prize opening 7 is the same as that of the first special game (the best mode). However, if the jackpot flag is generated, the number of continuations Is set to 15 times, and when the hit flag is generated, the number of continuations is set to 7 times. It should be noted that the processing, operation, and the like in the best mode can be easily implemented by those skilled in the art by referring to the best mode, and will not be described.

  According to this best mode, the change of the special symbol related to the first special game and the opening and closing of the big prize opening related to the second special game do not occur at the same time. It becomes possible to enjoy. In addition, the special game based on winning the 1st prize opening and the special game based on the 2nd winning prize opening have the same contents of operation of the large winning opening, so the number of parts and the control program can be reduced. Simplification can be achieved. In addition, since it is obvious at a glance that the hold based on the winning at the symbol operating opening and the holding based on the winning at the large winning opening are stored in the holding storage means, the player can immediately grasp the holding situation and It is possible to play an optimal game according to the status of receiving and holding. Furthermore, since the order is released in the order in which they are put on hold, the order in which the hold is released is clarified for the player, and the control program can be simplified.

  The above two best modes include all modifications that can be easily conceived by those skilled in the art based on the technical level at the time of filing. For example, in the above-mentioned best mode, the hold is released in the order in which it was put on hold, but it may be released by changing the order. Specifically, when the suspension is made in the order of “1” → “1” → “2”, in the above best mode, the cancellation is made in the order of “1” → “1” → “2”. May be configured to be canceled in the order of “1” → “2” → “1”. In the best mode, holding based on winning in the special symbol operating port 5 and holding based on winning in the big winning port operating port 6 are performed while sharing the same holding area (holding storage means 133). Although the form is adopted, it may be configured such that a separate reserved area is provided and linked.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board of a pachinko gaming machine which is the best mode according to the present invention. FIG. 2 is a block diagram of the best mode. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an example of a typical flow on the main control device 100 side performed in the best mode. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of the specific winning determination process performed in the best mode. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing an example of the hold display update process performed in the best mode. FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an example of the special symbol determination process performed in the best mode. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a normal game grand prize opening control process performed in the best mode. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special game determination execution process performed in the best mode. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an example of the first special game execution process performed in the best mode. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an example of the second special game determination execution process performed in the best mode. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing an example of a second special game execution process performed in the best mode. FIG. 12 shows an example of variation / non-change of special symbol, winning / non-winning of symbol operating port, winning / non-winning of winning port operating port, opening / closing of large winning port performed in the best mode. It is a timing chart. FIG. 13 shows the special symbol display and the hold display on the image display device 4 at a predetermined timing in the timing chart of FIG. FIG. 14 is a block diagram of another best mode.

Explanation of symbols

4 Image display device 4-1 Hold display unit 4-2 Special symbol display unit 5 Special symbol operating port 6 Large winning port operating port 7 Large winning port 7a ₁ Specific area passage detecting device 10a Large winning port operating port winning detection device 110 One special game execution determination means 110 ′ First special game determination means 112a Winning random number acquisition means 113 First special game control means 114b ₁ effect determination random number acquisition means 120 Second special game determination execution means 120 ′ Second Special game determination means 122 Grand prize opening / closing control means 124 Second special game control means 125 Special game execution means 130 Reservation control means 131a Game status confirmation means 133 Reservation storage means 180 Display control device 183 Retention display control means

Claims (2)

The first prize opening,
The second prize opening,
Random number acquisition means for acquiring a random number based on the hit ball flowing into the first winning opening,
Identification information display means capable of displaying identification information;
Identification information display control means for controlling to stop after changing the identification information for a predetermined time based on the random number when the change start condition of the identification information is satisfied;
A variable winning opening that can be changed between a first state in which the hitting ball is easy to win and a second state in which it is difficult to win and a closed state;
The hold information acquired based on the flow of the hit ball into the first winning opening is temporarily stored as the first hold information up to a predetermined upper limit number and is acquired based on the flow of the hit ball into the second winning opening. The stored information is temporarily stored as second stored information , and the stored information is stored in the order in which the stored information is acquired, so that the stored information is released in the stored order when the identification information is not fluctuating and not in a special game. A holding control means for executing the holding information update control, and the variable winning opening is changed from the second state to the first based on the hitting of the hit ball to the first winning opening or the second winning opening. A pachinko gaming machine capable of executing a special game that changes to the state of
Pachinko machines
An image display device;
The number of the first hold information and the second hold information stored in the hold control means is the same as the number of the hold information, and the hold identification that can identify the first hold information and the second hold information. Further, as the image, if the first hold information does not reach the predetermined upper limit number, the holdable number that can be held by the first hold information is set as the holdable image having the same number as the hold number. An image in which the hold identification image related to one hold information, the hold identification image related to the second hold information, and the holdable image are arranged and displayed in a single row based on one point as a display image row in a common hold display area A holding display control means for controlling the display device;
The predetermined upper limit number of the first holding information is constant regardless of the presence or absence of the second holding information,
Hold display control means, a hold identification image according to the pending identification image and the second holding information according to the first suspension information in the hold display area, arranged in accordance with the order of acquisition of the first holding information and a second hold information Under the assumption to display,
If the second hold information is not stored, a process of arranging and displaying the hold identification image and / or holdable image related to the first hold information corresponding to the number of the first hold information in a line is executed. In the case of transition from a situation in which the second hold information is not stored to a stored situation, a display image arranged and displayed in a line consisting of a hold identification image and / or a holdable image related to the first hold information pachinko game machine, characterized by expanding the display image sequence by executing a process of inserting or additionally displayed pending identification image according to the second suspension information in the column. Pachinko machines
Based on the hold content temporarily stored in the hold control means, further has a hold information command determination means for determining a command to be transmitted to the hold display control means side,
The hold information command determining means determines whether or not the first hold information is newly temporarily stored in the hold control means. Here, when the first hold information is newly temporarily stored in the hold control means, In the array display, a command to replace the holdable image existing on the leftmost with the hold identification image related to the first hold information is set under the reference displayed on the left side as the hold acquisition time is older, When the second hold information is temporarily stored in the hold control means, the hold identification image related to the second hold information is displayed on the left side of the holdable image that is present on the leftmost side in the situation where the holdable image is displayed. In the situation where the holdable image is not displayed, the command for adding the hold identification image related to the second hold information is set on the rightmost side of the array display.
The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the hold display control means executes hold display control based on the command determined by the hold information command determination means.