JP5084065B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine of a type that changes various identification information for each of a plurality of modes and performs mode transition under a predetermined condition.

The most popular pachinko machines currently have three symbols arranged vertically or horizontally on a liquid crystal display, etc., when a game ball is won at the starting prize opening. As a result of stopping after a certain time, when a predetermined mode (for example, “777”) is aligned on the active line, a model of a type that shifts to a special game in which a large winning opening in the closed state is opened in a normal game (so-called “digital patch” "Or a conventional model called" first type "). Here, there are a plurality of modes for the symbol variation, and there are types of models that perform symbol variation different for each mode (for example, pachinko gaming machine described in Patent Document 1). For example, in models that have four modes of spring, summer, autumn, and winter, in spring mode, image control with a cherry blossom background as the background and pattern change control for falling cherry blossoms are performed. Image control that controls the image to be swayed, and the pattern change control to which a large wave is rushed. In the autumn mode, the image control to change the background to the autumnal leaves and the pattern change control to fallen leaves. Also, the pattern fluctuation control that snow falls is performed. Then, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the mode transition process is executed.
JP2002-78883

  An object of the present invention is to provide a novel mode technique.

Therefore, as a result of intensive studies to solve the above problems, the present inventors have reached the following inventions (1) to ( 2 ).

That is, the present invention (1)
A start winning opening where game balls can flow,
A first identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the first identification information;
A second identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the second identification information;
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
A game content determination random number acquisition means for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening;
First identification information display content determination means for determining the variation mode and stop identification information of the first identification information based on the game content determination random number;
Based on the game content determination random number, second identification information display content determination means for determining the variation mode and stop identification information of the second identification information,
A first identification information display control means for controlling the first identification information display content determining means to display the variation mode of the first identification information and the stop identification information on the first identification information display section;
Second identification information display control means for controlling the second identification information display content determining means to display the variation mode of the second identification information and the stop identification information on the second identification information display section;
When the stop identification information of the first identification information is a predetermined mode, special game transition determining means for transitioning to a special game state in which the variable prize opening is in an open state;
Special game execution means for executing a special game with the variable prize opening opened ; and
The second identification information display content determination means is
An arbitrary display mode can be selected from a plurality of display mode candidates, and based on the selected display mode, a stay period related parameter value of the display mode is assigned,
The second identification information display content determination means is
For each variation mode candidate of the plurality of second identification information, the mode switching related parameter values that can take different values are managed,
The second identification information display content determination means is
Under any certain display mode, when the total of the mode switching related parameter values of the variation mode of the second identification information executed under the certain display mode reaches the stay duration related parameter value assigned to the certain display mode, A pachinko gaming machine, wherein a display mode different from the certain display mode can be selected from the certain display mode by reselecting any one display mode from the plurality of display mode candidates .

The present invention (2) is the pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) in which the mode switching-related parameter value is set corresponding to the variation time of the second identification information.

  Here, the meaning of various terms in the present specification will be described. First, the “first identification information” refers to identification information (for example, a special symbol) that is directly related to the special game transition, such as determining the special game transition when the first identification information is in a specific mode. . In addition, “second identification information” is indirectly related to special game transitions, such as behaving to be related to special game transitions externally, although it is not a condition for special game transitions internally. Identification information (for example, a decorative design). Here, the “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and examples thereof include numbers, characters, designs, and the like. The “winning” is a concept including anything that can cause any profit state to the player regardless of whether or not the winning ball is paid out, and also includes a so-called “through chucker”. The “game content determination random number” is a random number for determining some game content in the pachinko gaming machine, for example, “winning random number” related to the transition of the special game, production of the first identification information and the second identification information For example, “variation mode determination random number” for determining the content (or production time), “hit stop design random number” for determining the hit stop symbol, “probability change determination random number” for determining whether the probability change or not, etc. it can. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. “Based on the game content determination random number” means not only when determining the variation mode and stop identification information directly from the game content determination random number, but also, for example, the variation mode and stop of the first identification information from the game content determination random number. After the identification information is determined, a game content determination random number is used indirectly, such as determining the variation mode and stop identification information of the second identification information from the determined variation mode and stop identification information of the first identification information. This case also corresponds to “based on the game content determination random number”.

According to the present invention, it is possible to remarkably improve the interest of the game by providing a new mode technique.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the following best mode. In addition, the following best mode is related to a conventional pachinko gaming machine according to the first type, for example, the conventional third type, general electric role and multi-function machine (for example, first type and second type) The present invention can also be applied. Furthermore, the order of each step regarding various processes, such as the location and function of each unit, and the name of the unit responsible for the process of each step are not limited to the following forms.

  First, an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine adopts a configuration in which a front frame is fixed to be rotatable with respect to an outer frame. The front frame is formed with a storage frame for storing a game board having a game area 1, and the game board is held in the storage frame. The game board 1 is formed with a game area 1 partitioned by an inner rail and an outer rail. In this game area 1, a special game display unit 14a for displaying a special symbol and a decoration for displaying a decorative symbol, etc. A display (identification information display unit) 14 having a symbol display unit 14b, a start winning port 11 to which a sensor capable of detecting inflow of a hit ball is attached, and opened by being driven by a solenoid (not shown) under a predetermined condition during a special game A winning hole 12 that can take a game, and an out port 20 for discharging a hit ball that has not been won in any of the winning holes out of the game area are provided. Furthermore, in the lower right of the front frame, there is a game ball launching device 10 (hereinafter simply referred to as the handle 10) having a handle that can change the firing strength when firing the game ball into the game area continuously or stepwise. ) Is installed.

  FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine, and includes a main board (main control device) 100, a sub board (display control device) 200, a prize ball payout mechanism 19 (a prize ball tank 19a, a prize ball rail 19b, a prize ball payout). A device 19c), a prize ball payout control means (prize ball control device) 150, and the like are provided on the rear face of the front frame (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, each element of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 100 is connected to various peripheral devices, that is, the start winning port 11, the big winning port 12, the display (identification information display unit) 14, the display control device 200, and the winning ball payout device 18 so as to be able to transmit information. ing. Further, the decorative symbol display unit 14b of the display 14 is connected to the display control device 200 so as to be able to transmit information. The display 14 includes a special symbol display unit 14a and a decorative symbol display unit 14b. The former is controlled by the main controller 100, and the latter is controlled by the display controller 200. Furthermore, both are composed of physically separate displays. In addition, a sub input button 15 that can be operated based on the player's intention and forcibly ends the currently performed mode is connected to the display control device 200 so as to transmit information. Hereinafter, each element will be described in detail.

  First, after the main controller 100 changes the special symbol for a predetermined time on the special symbol display unit 14a and the special game transition determining means 110 for determining whether or not to shift to a special gaming state advantageous to the player. Special symbol display control means 120 that performs stop display control, and all information necessary for performing display control on the display control device 200 side (for example, attributes of stop symbols (for example, per probability variation, normal hit, off), Information transmission means 130 for transmitting information on the variation mode (for example, variation time), information on the transition of the gaming state (for example, normal game, probability variation game, time-reduced game)}, and the special prize opening 12 are set as predetermined conditions. Special game execution means 140 for executing a special game that is kept open at a predetermined time, and predetermined prizes based on winning of game balls in various winning ports including the start winning port 11 and the like And a prize balls paid out control means 150 for controlling the prize balls payout device 18 to pay out the prize balls. Here, the special game transition determining means 110 is configured to determine whether or not a game ball has been won at the start winning opening 11 and a starting prize winning determination means 111 for determining whether or not the game ball has been won at the start winning opening 11. Random number acquisition determination execution means 112 for determining whether or not to acquire the game content determination random number (for example, winning random number, variation mode determination random number, special symbol determination random number, etc.) according to the determination result, and acquired game content When the symbol variation based on the determined random number is not permitted, the hold information recording means 113 for recording the random number, and the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the special symbol are determined based on the game content determination random number. Design content determination means 114. The special symbol display control unit 120 further includes a symbol variation time management unit 121 for managing the variation time determined by the symbol content determination unit 114. Here, the symbol variation time management means 121 further includes a timer 121a (decrement counter) that can be cleared to zero.

  Next, each element on the display control device 200 side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described in detail. First, the display control device 200 displays the display information from the main control device 100 side (for example, symbol variation time, symbol attributes (peripheral normal symbol, per-probability variation symbol, outlier symbol), symbol variation start timing, Display information receiving means 210 for receiving the finalized display timing information}, information from the main control device 100 side, and display contents of decorative symbols (decorative symbols stop pattern and variation mode) based on the mode described in detail below The decorative symbol display content determining means 220 for determining the decorative symbol and the decorative symbol display control means 230 for controlling the display of the decorative symbols in accordance with the content determined by the decorative symbol display content determining means 220 are provided. Although not shown in the figure, the display control device 200 also displays a demonstration display performed in a situation where the decorative symbols are not changed, a display during special games, a special background display performed during probability variation games and time-reduced games, and the like. Has various means to do. Hereafter, each said means is explained in full detail.

  First, the decorative symbol display content determination means 220 determines whether or not the change content determination table 221 to be referred to when determining the change mode and whether or not the mode change timing has been reached. Mode switching permission determination means 222, state determination means 223 for determining “state” as one parameter for mode determination, “mode” is determined based on “state” and past mode history Display mode selection means 224 for performing the operation, and stay period related parameter value determination means 225 for determining the stay period related parameter value of the mode after the mode is determined. Here, the mode switching permission determination unit 222 records the stay period related parameter value determined by the stay period related parameter determination unit 225, and the mode switching related parameter value allocated according to the variation mode in the mode, When the mode transition counter 222a that is subtracted and updated every time the variation mode is updated and the stay period related parameter value recorded in the mode transition counter 222a is not desired to be taken over (for example, when the player turns on the power, If not, it further has an initial state setting means 222b for resetting the mode transition counter 222a at the time of transition to a special game or when the sub input button 15 is pressed. Furthermore, the state determination unit 223, the display mode selection unit 224, and the stay period related parameter value determination unit 225 are referred to when determining the state transition table 223a and the mode transition destination that are referred to when determining the state transition destination. A mode transition table 224a and a stay period related parameter value determination table 225a referred to when determining the stay period related parameter value at the mode shift destination are provided.

  Here, an example of the various tables described above will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. First, FIG. 4 shows a variation content determination table 221 prepared for each mode (city mode, submarine mode, space mode) that is referred to in order to determine the mode of variation and to obtain the mode switching related parameter value. An example is shown. In the table 221, the variation time (second) and the mode transition related parameter value are recorded for each of the eleven types of variation modes. Here, first, when determining the variation mode, a variation mode determination table corresponding to the current mode is selected. Then, based on the variation mode information (particularly information regarding the variation time) from the main control device 100 side, the variation mode related to the same variation time as the variation time instructed from the main control device 100 is selected. For example, in the situation where the current mode is “city mode”, when receiving an instruction “change time 5 seconds” from the main control device 100 side, the decorative symbol display content determination means 220 changes the change content determination table in the city mode. One of “variation mode 1” and “variation mode 2” is selected by, for example, lottery. Next, after determining the variation mode, a mode switching related parameter value recorded in association with the variation mode is acquired. For example, when “variation mode 1” is selected in the above example, “5” is acquired as the mode switching related parameter value. Note that the variation content table in the best mode is configured such that the variation time and the mode switching parameter value are proportional. Therefore, when the same mode stay time-related parameter value is set, the stay time based on the symbol variation in the mode is the same regardless of the type of variation mode. Furthermore, since the mode switching parameter value, the variation time, and the expectation for the transition to the special game are also in a proportional relationship, when the same mode stay time related parameter value is set, regardless of the type of variation mode, The total expected value is the same. In the above description, the “city mode” is taken as an example, but the same applies to the “submarine mode” and the “space mode”. In other words, the same effect can be obtained regardless of which mode is being used.

  Next, FIG. 5 shows an example of the state transition table 223a for determining the state of the migration destination based on the state of the migration source. Here, the “state” is a factor for determining a transition destination of “mode” described later and a parameter value related to a stay period at the transition destination. Although this will be described in detail, the outline, state A is easy to shift equally between the three modes of “city mode”, “submarine mode” and “space mode”, and is the same regardless of which mode is selected. This is a state in which the parameter value related to the stay period is easily set, that is, a state in which all three modes are uniformly enjoyed. Next, in the state B, it is easy to shift to the “city mode”, and when the “city mode” is selected, there is a larger value of the stay period related parameter value than when the other mode is selected. This is a state that is easy to set, that is, a state in which the “city mode” is more enjoyable than other modes. In addition, in state C, it is easy to shift to the “submarine mode”, and when the “submarine mode” is selected, a longer stay period related parameter value is set than in the case where another mode is selected. This is a state that is easily performed, that is, a state in which the “submarine mode” is more enjoyable than other modes. Finally, the state D is easy to shift to the “space mode”, and when the “space mode” is selected, the parameter value related to the stay period is larger than that in the case where the other mode is selected. This is a state that is easy to set, that is, a state in which the “space mode” is more enjoyable than other modes. In the state transition table according to the best mode, “state A” in which all modes are set under equal conditions is more easily selected than other “state B”, “state C”, and “state D”. It is configured. Specifically, the selection rate of “state A” is 70%, and the selection rate of other states is 10%.

  Next, FIG. 6 shows an example of the mode transition table 224a provided for each state. First, as described above, the mode transition table in the state A is configured so that the three types of modes of “city mode”, “submarine mode”, and “space mode” can be easily shifted equally. For example, the mode of the transfer destination is determined based on the mode before the transition and the previous mode. Specifically, when two types of modes are selected two times before and last time, the remaining modes are selected this time. For example, when the previous time is “city mode” and the previous time is “undersea mode”, “space mode” is selected 100% next time. If the same mode has been selected two times before and last time, the remaining two types of modes are selected equally this time. For example, when the last time and the last time are the “city mode”, the “submarine mode” and the “space mode” are selected at a rate of 50% each time next time.

  Next, FIG. 7 is an example of the related parameter value determination table 225a that is referred to after the state and the mode are determined and for determining the stay period in the mode. As described above, since the state A is a state in which all three types of modes are uniformly enjoyed, when the state A is selected, the “urban mode”, “submarine mode”, and “space mode” Even if the mode is selected, the same parameter value related to the stay period is set (1000). Next, since the state B is a state in which the “city mode” is particularly enjoyed, when the state B is selected, the stay period related parameter value of the “city mode” is larger than the other states. It is set to be a value (3000: 500). In addition, since the state C is a state in which the “seabed mode” is particularly enjoyed, when the state C is selected, the parameter value related to the stay period of the “seabed mode” is larger than the other states. (3000: 500). Finally, since the state D is a state where the “space mode” is particularly enjoyed, when the state D is selected, the parameter value related to the stay period of the “space mode” is larger than the other states. It is set to be a value (3000: 500).

  Next, the flow of processing according to the best mode will be described. First, FIG. 8 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 100. As shown in FIG. 8, the main controller 100 includes a first type special game determination random number acquisition process 300, a first type special game transition determination / special symbol display process 400, a first type special game execution process 500, a prize ball Each process of the payout process 600 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. When the outline of each process is described (except for the processes detailed below), the winning ball payout processing 600 receives winnings at all winning awards (start winning award, big winning award, etc.) The payout control means 150 is a predetermined number of winning ball payout processing corresponding to the number of payouts set in advance for each winning opening, which is performed by driving the winning ball payout device 18.

  Next, the first type special game determination random number acquisition processing 300 according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, at step 302, the start winning opening winning determination means 111 determines whether or not the start winning opening 11 has been won. In the case of Yes in step 302, in step 304, the random number acquisition determination execution means 112 refers to the hold information recording means 113 and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). In the case of Yes in step 304, in step 306, the random number acquisition determination execution means 112 acquires a game content determination random number (a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a special symbol determination random number, etc.), and performs the next processing (first type special The process proceeds to a game transition determination / special symbol display process 400). In addition, also when it is No in step 302 and step 304, it transfers to the following process (1st type special game transfer determination / special symbol display process 400).

  Next, the first type special game determination / special symbol display processing 400 according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 402, the special game transition determining unit 110 determines whether or not a variation start condition is satisfied. In the case of Yes in step 402, in step 404, the symbol content determination means 114 determines the stop symbol for the special symbol based on the winning random number and the special symbol determination random number, and the variation mode of the special symbol based on the variation mode determination random number To decide. Next, in step 406, the information transmission means 130 transmits information on the special symbol determined in step 404 to the display control apparatus 200 side. Next, in step 408, the symbol variation time management unit 121 sets a predetermined time (the symbol variation time determined by the symbol content determination unit 114) in the timer 121a. Next, in step 410, the special symbol display control means 120 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 14a in accordance with the variation mode determined by the symbol content determination unit 114. In step 412, the symbol variation time management unit 121 determines whether or not the predetermined time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 412, in step 414, the information transmission unit 130 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the display control apparatus 200 side. Next, in step 416, the special symbol display control means 120 stops the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 14a, and displays the stop symbol determined by the symbol content determination means 114 as the fixed stop symbol. Control. Next, in step 418, the special game transition determining means 110 determines whether or not the special symbol stopped on the special symbol display unit 14a is in a specific mode (winning). At 420, the first type special game execution flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process (first type special game execution process 500). In the case of No in step 402, in step 424, the special game transition determining unit 110 determines whether or not the special symbol is changing. If Yes in step 424, the process proceeds to step 412. In addition, also when it is No in step 412, step 418, and step 424, it transfers to the following process (1st type special game execution process 500).

  Next, the first type special game execution processing 500 according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 502, the special game execution means 140 determines whether or not the first type special game execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 502, in step 504, the information transmission means 130 transmits a special game start signal to the display control device 200 side. Next, in step 505, the special game execution means 140 turns off the first type special game execution flag. Next, in step 506, the special game executing means 140 turns on the first type special game execution continuation flag, and proceeds to step 510. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 502, in step 508, the special game execution means 140 determines whether or not the special game execution continuation flag is on. If YES in step 508, the process proceeds to step 510. In the case of No in step 508, the special game executing means 140 determines that the special game permission has not been granted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 600).

  Next, in step 510, the special game executing means 140 determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. If Yes in step 510, that is, if the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to step 520 without performing the processes of steps 512 to 518 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 510, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 512, the special game executing means 140 clears the timer to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, 30 seconds). Next, in step 514, the special game executing means 140 clears the winning ball counter to zero. In step 516, the special game executing means 140 adds 1 to the round number counter. Note that the number of rounds recorded in the round number counter is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 518, the special game executing means 140 turns on the round continuation flag, and proceeds to step 520.

  Next, in Step 520, the special game executing means 140 opens the special winning opening 12 by driving the solenoid of the special winning opening 12. In step 522, the special game executing unit 140 refers to the winning ball counter to determine whether or not there are predetermined balls (for example, 10 balls) in the round. If “Yes” in step 522, the process proceeds to step 526. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 522, in step 524, the special game executing means 140 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed with reference to the timer. Also in the case of Yes in step 524, the process proceeds to step 526, and in the case of No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 600).

  Next, in step 526, the special game executing means 140 stops driving the solenoid and closes the special winning opening 12. In step 528, the special game executing means 140 turns off the round continuation flag. Next, in step 530, the special game executing means 140 refers to the round number counter and determines whether or not the round is the final round. In the case of Yes in step 530, the special game execution means 140 turns off the first-type special game execution continuation flag and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 600). In the case of No in step 524 and step 530, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 600).

  Next, the decorative symbol display process 1000 (1) performed on the display control device 200 side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. Here, in the first best mode, when the stay period parameter value becomes 0 as a result of selection of a certain variation mode, the mode transition is performed after the variation mode ends. First, in step 1002 (1), the display information receiving means 210 determines whether or not to display variation pattern information (for example, information about variation time) and stop symbol information (for example, whether to display a winning symbol or not to display a symbol). In addition, when the winning symbol display is to be performed, it is determined whether or not information such as whether or not the probability variation symbol display is to be received from the main side (main control device 100 side). In the case of Yes in step 1002 (1), in step 1004 (1), the decorative symbol display content determination means 220 refers to the variation content determination table 221 relating to the current mode based on the stop symbol information and the variation mode information. Then, one variation mode is selected from the same variation mode group as the variation time specified from the main side, and the stop decoration symbol is determined. Next, in step 1006 (1), the mode switching permission determination means 222 refers to the mode switching related parameter table (variation content determination table 221), and determines the mode switching related parameter value assigned to the variation mode. At the same time, the update processing is performed to subtract the mode switching related parameter value from the stay period related parameter value recorded in the mode transition counter 222a. Next, in step 1008 (1), the mode switching permission determination means 222 determines whether or not the mode transition counter 222a is zero. In the case of Yes in step 1008 (1), in step 1010 (1), the mode switching permission determination means 222 turns on the mode transition flag and proceeds to step 1012 (1). On the other hand, if No at step 1008 (1), skip to step 1012 (1). Next, in step 1012 (1), the decorative symbol display control means 230 starts the variation of the decorative symbol in accordance with the variation mode determined in step 1004 (1). In step 1014 (1), the display information receiving unit 210 determines whether or not a confirmed display instruction command has been received from the main side. The symbol display control means 230 confirms and displays the stop decorative symbol determined in step 1004 (1), and proceeds to step 1018 (1). On the other hand, if No at step 1014 (1), skip to step 1018 (1). Next, in step 1018 (1), the display mode selection means 224 determines whether or not the mode transition flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 1018 (1), in step 1020 (1), first, the state determination unit 223 refers to the state transition table 223a to determine the next state, and the display mode selection unit 224 performs mode transition. With reference to the table 224a, the next mode is determined based on the state. In step 1022 (1), the stay period related parameter value determining means 225 refers to the stay period related parameter value determination table 225a, determines the stay period related parameter value corresponding to the state and the mode, and determines the value. Is set in the mode transition counter 222a. In step 1024 (1), the decorative symbol display content determining means 220 determines the transition to the one display mode selected by the display mode selecting means 224, and the decorative symbol display control means 230 determines the display mode. Execute and move to the next process. Note that the process proceeds to the next process also in the case of No in step 1018 (1).

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 14. First, FIG. 13 shows that the three types of modes, “city mode”, “submarine mode” and “space mode”, are easily shifted equally, and the same stay period related parameter value is set regardless of which mode is selected. It is a timing chart showing the contents of each mode and the variation mode in the mode when the easy state, that is, the “mode A” state in which all three modes are uniformly enjoyed continues. Here, when the mode continues four or more times, as can be seen from the mode transition table of FIG. 6, three types of modes are sequentially shifted. Also in the example of the timing chart of FIG. 13, the mode transition is in the order of “city mode” → “submarine mode” → “space mode” → “city mode”. In addition, as can be seen from the stay period related parameter value determination table of FIG. 7, “1000” is assigned as the stay period related parameter value in all modes in this state. Therefore, in the example of the timing chart of FIG. 13, the stay time based on the symbol variation in each mode is substantially the same as can be seen from the variation mode table shown below the diagram. It should be noted that the stay time based on the symbol variation in the “space mode” is slightly longer than others, because the “mode switching related parameter value” relating to the variation mode selected last in the mode is the last “variation” This is because the “stay period related parameter value” is larger than the “stay period related parameter value” before being subtracted.

  Here, looking specifically at the contents of the variation mode in each mode, first, the content of the variation mode in the first “city mode” is concentrated in the variation mode with a short variation time and low expectation. However, there is no variation that has a long and high expectation. Therefore, this state continues 180 times. Next, the contents of the variation mode in the “submarine mode” frequently have “reach variation” with a relatively long variation time and a relatively high expectation. Therefore, compared with the “city mode”, the state ends in 70 times, which is half or less. Finally, the content of the variation mode in the “space mode” has “reach variation” that has a very long variation time and a very high expectation. Therefore, compared with the first “city mode” and “submarine mode”, the state is completed in significantly fewer four times.

  In this way, the number of fluctuations varies greatly in each mode, but it should be noted that the total fluctuation time and the total expectation are almost the same in each mode (the total fluctuation time is about 1000, the total expectation is About 100) points. Therefore, the player can obtain the same level of satisfaction in any mode.

  Next, FIG. 14 is a timing chart showing the contents of each mode and the variation mode in the mode when the transition is “state A” → “state C” → “state D”. In the example of FIG. 14, “city mode” is selected in “state A”, and “submarine mode” that is easy to select in that state is selected first in “state C”, and then in that state. The difficult “space mode” is selected, and in the “state D”, the “space mode” that is easy to select in the state is selected. Here, as can be seen from the stay period related parameter value determination table of FIG. 7, in the first “state A”, “1000” is assigned as the stay period related parameter value in all modes, so the selected “ The parameter value related to the stay period in the “city mode” is 1000. Next, in “State B”, when “Submarine mode” that is easy to select is selected, “3000” is assigned as a parameter value related to the stay period, and other modes that are difficult to select (“City mode” and “ When the “space mode” is selected, “500” is assigned as the parameter value related to the stay period. Therefore, in the “seabed mode” selected first in the state, 3000 is selected at the end of the state. In the “space mode”, 500 is allocated. Note that mode selection is performed as the state transitions from “state B” to “state C”. In this example, the same mode as the last mode (space mode) in state B is the state C state. It is also done after the transition. Therefore, on the external appearance, it seems that the space mode is continuing despite the state transition.

  Here, looking specifically at the contents of the variation mode in each mode, first, the content of the variation mode in the first “city mode” is concentrated in the variation mode with a short variation time and low expectation. However, there is no variation that has a long and high expectation. Therefore, this state continues 180 times. Next, as for the contents of the variation mode in the “seabed mode” in the state C, all the variation modes other than the variation mode 11 appear uniformly. In addition, the number of fluctuations exceeding 400 times is achieved. Next, in the “space mode” in the state C, although “reach fluctuation” appears with a relatively long fluctuation time and a relatively high expectation, the total number of fluctuations is only 44 times.

  As described above, similarly to the timing chart of FIG. 13, the number of fluctuations is greatly different in each mode in the case of FIG. 14. The difference from the case of FIG. 13 is that the total variation time and the total expectation level in each mode differ greatly depending on the mode (the total variation time is 500 to 1000 seconds, and the total expectation rate is 50% to 300%). Therefore, the player can obtain a great satisfaction with respect to a specific mode.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, the “stay period related parameter value” is set at the time of mode transition, and the “mode” of the variation mode is selected every time the variation mode is selected in the mode. Switching mode parameter value ”is acquired, and the mode transition process is performed when the total value of the“ mode switching related parameter value ”reaches the“ stay period related parameter value ”. In addition, there is an effect that it becomes possible to entertain in all modes to the same extent.

  Furthermore, since the “mode switching related parameter value” is set in proportion to the fluctuation time of the fluctuation mode, under what conditions the “stay period related parameter value” set at the time of mode transition is constant, Even when staying in the mode, there is an effect that the staying time based on the symbol variation is always substantially constant.

  In addition, since the “mode switching related parameter value” is set in proportion to the fluctuation time of the fluctuation mode, under the condition that the “stay period related parameter value” set at the time of mode transition is constant, Regardless of which mode you are staying in, the effect is that the “total value of expectations for transition to special games” will always be substantially constant.

  Next, a second best mode of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention will be described. Here, in the second best mode, when the stay period parameter value becomes 0 as a result of selecting a certain variation mode, the mode transition is performed before the start of the variation mode (simultaneously with the start). . First, since each means according to the best mode is basically the same as those of the first best mode, description thereof will be omitted. Next, the decorative symbol display processing 1000 (2) performed on the display control device 200 side of the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 1002 (2), the display information receiving means 210 determines whether or not to display variation pattern information (for example, information regarding variation time) and stop symbol information (for example, whether to display a winning symbol or not to display a symbol, In addition, when the winning symbol display is to be performed, it is determined whether or not information such as whether or not the probability variation symbol display is to be received from the main side (main control device 100 side). In the case of Yes in step 1002 (2), in step 1004 (2), the mode switching permission determination unit 222 acquires the variation time information from the reception information. In step 1006 (2), the mode switching permission determination unit 222 refers to the mode switching related parameter table (variation content determination table 221) and acquires the mode switching related parameter value allocated to the variation time. At the same time, an update process is performed to subtract the mode switching related parameter value from the stay period related parameter value recorded in the mode transition counter 222a. Next, in step 1008 (2), the mode switching permission determination unit 222 determines whether or not the mode transition counter 222a is zero. If YES in step 1008 (2), in step 1010 (2), first, the state determination unit 223 refers to the state transition table 223a to determine the current state, and the display mode selection unit 224 performs mode transition. With reference to the table 224a, the current mode is determined based on the state. In step 1012 (2), the stay period related parameter value determining means 225 refers to the mode transition table 224a, determines the stay period related parameter value corresponding to the state and the mode, and uses the value as the mode transition counter. Set to 222a. In step 1014 (2), the decorative symbol display content determining unit 220 determines the transition to the one display mode selected by the display mode selecting unit 224, and the decorative symbol display control unit 230 determines the display mode. Execute, and proceed to Step 1016 (2). If the answer is No in step 1008 (2), the process skips to step 1016 (2). Next, in step 1016 (2), the decorative symbol display content determination means 410 refers to the variation content determination table 221 in the mode after the transition based on the stop symbol information and the variation mode information, and the variation time is the main. One variation mode is selected from the same variation mode group as the variation time designated from the side, and the stop decoration design is determined. Then, in step 1018 (2), the decorative symbol display control means 230 starts the variation of the decorative symbol in accordance with the variation mode determined in step 1016 (2). Next, in step 1020 (2), the display information receiving means 210 determines whether or not a confirmed display instruction command has been received from the main side, and in the case of Yes in step 1020 (2), in step 1022, The decorative symbol display control means 230 confirms and displays the stop decorative symbol determined in step 1016 (2), and proceeds to the next processing. It should be noted that if the result is No in step 1020 (2), the process proceeds to the next process.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. First, Fig. 16 (I) shows the transition from "City mode" → "Submarine mode" → "Space mode" while the A state continues. Fig. 16 (II) , A state → C state and state transition, “City mode” → “Space mode” → “Submarine mode”.

  Here, the point is that the seabed mode in FIG. 16I is much earlier than the period (mode stay time related parameter value = 1000) scheduled in the A state (mode stay time related parameter value). Is about 500 points) and the mode is switched. This is a variation mode (variation mode 11) in which the “mode switching-related parameter value” exceeding the residual value is set in the situation where the residual value of the “mode stay time related parameter value” is about 500 in the “submarine mode”. This is because the mode switching process has been performed from the start of the variation of the variation mode.

  On the other hand, FIG. 16 (II) also shows that the outer space mode is much earlier than the period (mode dwell time related parameter value = 1000) scheduled in the A state (mode dwell time related parameter value is about At 500 points), the mode is switched. However, since the space mode is determined under the “C state” instead of the “A state”, the original mode stay time related parameter value is 500. Therefore, the “mode stay time related parameter in the“ space mode ” As a result of selecting a variation mode (for example, variation mode 1) in which a “mode switching related parameter value” exceeding the residual value is selected in a situation where the residual value of “value” is slightly smaller than 500, the mode from the start of variation of the variation mode is selected. This is because the switching process is performed.

  By such processing, it is possible to increase the degree of expectation of the player for the special game transition. In other words, the proficient player said, “In state A, the seabed mode should continue for the period of“ a ”in the figure, but only the period of“ a ”that is far from the period of“ a ”. The fact that the mode did not continue has a high expectation that the variation mode related to the mode switching-related parameter value at least larger than the size of “U” is selected. In the example of FIG. 16 (I), since the player's expected state (“state A”), the mode switching related parameter value larger than “c” (about 500 or more) is set. A mode (“variation mode 11” with an expectation of 100%) is selected, and after the variation mode ends, the state shifts to a special gaming state. On the other hand, in the example of FIG. 16 (II), since it was in a state contrary to the player's expectation ("state C"), only the mode of variation with low expectation is performed despite the mode transition.

  As described above, according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode, the “stay period related parameter value” is set at the time of mode transition, and the “mode” of the variation mode is selected every time the variation mode is selected in the mode. Switching mode parameter value ”is acquired, and the mode transition process is performed when the total value of the“ mode switching related parameter value ”reaches the“ stay period related parameter value ”. In addition, there is an effect that it becomes possible to entertain in all modes to the same extent.

  Furthermore, the big difference of the effect from said 1st aspect is a point which can ensure that a player has a high expectation to a special game transfer at the time of mode transfer. Specifically, in the above example, when the mode transition is performed around 500 seconds after the mode transition, in the case of “state A”, the variation mode of 100% expectation determined by the special game transition is selected. On the other hand, in the case of “state B” to “state D” other than that, since there is a possibility that a short stay period related parameter value (500) may be set, the special game transition is not confirmed. By constructing such a situation, it becomes possible to give a certain level of expectation to the mode transition to a skilled player who understands the internal control more.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention and a pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention and the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 4 shows various modes (“city mode”, “submarine mode” and “space mode”) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention and the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. It is an example of the provided fluctuation content determination table. FIG. 5 shows the transition destinations of the states (“state A”, “state B” and “state C”) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention and the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. It is an example of the state transfer table for determining. FIG. 6 shows the transition destinations of modes (“city mode”, “submarine mode” and “space mode”) in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention and the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. It is an example of the mode transition table for determining. FIG. 7 is a diagram of a stay period related parameter value determination table for determining a stay period at a mode transition destination in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention and the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. It is an example. FIG. 8 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention and the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of first-type special game determination random number acquisition processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention and the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. . FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the first type special game determination / special symbol display process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention and the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. is there. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the first type special game execution process on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention and the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a decoration symbol display process performed on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 13 is a first example of a timing chart showing the operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a second example of a timing chart showing an operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the first best mode of the present invention. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of a decorative symbol display process performed on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode of the present invention. FIG. 16 is an example of a timing chart showing an operation in the pachinko gaming machine according to the pachinko gaming machine according to the second best mode of the present invention.

11 start winning opening 12 large winning opening 14a special symbol display unit 14b decorative symbol display unit 110 special game transition determining unit 112 random number acquisition determination executing unit 114 symbol content determining unit 120 special symbol display control unit 140 special game executing unit 220 decorative symbol display Content determination means 222 Mode switching permission determination means 224 Display mode selection means 225 Stay period related parameter value determination means 230 Decoration symbol display control means

Claims (2)

A start winning opening through which game balls can flow,
A first identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the first identification information;
A second identification information display unit capable of variable display and stop display of the second identification information;
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
A game content determination random number acquisition means for acquiring a game content determination random number based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening;
First identification information display content determination means for determining the variation mode and stop identification information of the first identification information based on the game content determination random number;
Based on the game content determination random number, second identification information display content determination means for determining the variation mode and stop identification information of the second identification information,
A first identification information display control means for controlling the first identification information display content determining means to display the variation mode of the first identification information and the stop identification information on the first identification information display section;
Second identification information display control means for controlling the second identification information display content determining means to display the variation mode of the second identification information and the stop identification information on the second identification information display section;
When the stop identification information of the first identification information is a predetermined mode, special game transition determining means for transitioning to a special game state in which the variable prize opening is in an open state;
Special game execution means for executing a special game with the variable prize opening opened ; and
The second identification information display content determination means is
An arbitrary display mode can be selected from a plurality of display mode candidates, and based on the selected display mode, a stay period related parameter value of the display mode is assigned,
The second identification information display content determination means is
For each variation mode candidate of the plurality of second identification information, the mode switching related parameter values that can take different values are managed,
The second identification information display content determination means is
Under any certain display mode, when the total of the mode switching related parameter values of the variation mode of the second identification information executed under the certain display mode reaches the stay duration related parameter value assigned to the certain display mode, A pachinko gaming machine , wherein a display mode different from the certain display mode can be selected from the certain display mode by reselecting any one display mode from the plurality of display mode candidates . The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the mode switching-related parameter value is set in accordance with a variation time of the second identification information.

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