JP5480658B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a pachinko gaming machine that generates a jackpot state according to a stop-displayed symbol.

  Conventionally, there is a known pachinko game machine called a seven machine, in which a matching symbol such as three-seven ("7-7-7") is stopped and displayed on the variable display section to notify the winner of the jackpot and generate a jackpot state. It has been. In this pachinko machine, a jackpot determination (special drawing determination) is executed using a random number for lottery extracted according to the winning at the start opening, and the determination result is displayed via the variable display of the variable display section. The When a winning is made at the start port during variable display of the variable display section, the extracted random number for lottery is temporarily held as a hold random number. The pending random numbers are read out in order from the oldest extracted timing after the variable display on the variable display section is finished, and applied to the jackpot determination.

  Furthermore, some of the pachinko gaming machines as described above are provided with first and second start ports that serve as an opportunity to extract the first and second random numbers for lottery, and are won by the second random number for lottery. There is a gaming machine that is set so that a jackpot state that is more advantageous in the case of being played (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this pachinko gaming machine, when the first and second lottery random numbers are simultaneously held, the second lottery random number is read preferentially. In addition, after the jackpot state ends, a case is set in which a probability change state occurs in which the winning probability to the second start port is increased and the winning probability of the jackpot is increased. By setting such a probable state, after the jackpot state ends, the possibility of winning with the second random number for lottery is increased, and the case where a so-called “rensou” occurs, where the jackpot state continuously occurs It is trying to increase the interest of the game by increasing the number of balls.

  If a probability change state occurs in the game of this pachinko machine, it is not possible to win after returning to the normal state, but if a probability change state is occurring, a winning random number is included in the first lottery random number held May be included. In such a case, it is advantageous for the player to execute the jackpot determination with the first random number for lottery before the probability variation state ends. In order to execute the jackpot determination using the first random number for lottery, for example, a game such as firing a ball so as to avoid winning the second starting port, or temporarily interrupting the ball firing The method becomes effective.

  However, the conventional pachinko gaming machine has the following problems. That is, it is extremely difficult for the player to estimate whether or not the jackpot winning random number is included in the held first lottery random number, and the probability change that makes it easy to win the second starting point. If it is in a state, there is a problem that it has fallen into a monotonous gameability, other than selecting a game method of always winning a prize at the starting point.

JP 2007-289362 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described conventional problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko gaming machine in which the interest of the game is improved by increasing the player's intervention.

The first aspect of the present invention includes first and second start ports provided in the game area so that balls that have been driven into the game area can win a prize,
A first lottery random number is extracted from a predetermined range of random numbers in response to a winning at the first starting port, and a second value is selected from a predetermined range of random numbers in accordance with the winning at the second starting port. Random number extraction means for extracting random numbers for lottery of
A random number for lottery extracted by the random number extracting means, sequentially storing the random number for lottery as a reserved random number up to a predetermined upper limit reserved number;
Reading means for reading the reserved random number stored by the reserved random number storage means;
A first winning random number table in which a normal winning random number, which is a jackpot winning random number in a normal state, is specified, and a positive variation winning random number, which is a jackpot winning random number in a positive change state, is greater than the number of normal winning random numbers in the first winning random number table. A second random number table that is defined in many numbers, a random number table storage means for storing,
Jackpot determination means for performing jackpot determination by comparing the pending random number read by the reading means with a winning random number table;
Display means for displaying the result of the jackpot determination by the jackpot determination means;
A probability variation state generating means for generating a probability variation state in which the jackpot determination is executed using the second winning random number table;
A jackpot state generating means for generating a jackpot state including a probability variation jackpot state that the probability variation state is subsequently generated according to the winning in the jackpot determination,
Informing means capable of executing a first notification for notifying in the probability variation jackpot state or the probability variation state whether or not there is a retained random number that matches the probability variation winning random number in the first retained random number. ,
In the case where the reserved random number is stored in the reserved random number storage means, the reading means stores a first reserved random number based on the first lottery random number and a second random number based on the second lottery random number. When only one of the stored random numbers is stored, when the display of the result of the jackpot determination is finished, the one stored random number is read, whereas both the first and second stored random numbers are stored. when being in the second pending random number read out preferentially when the result display of the jackpot determination is completed,
The informing means determines whether or not to execute the first informing according to a game result in the probability variation jackpot state (Claim 1).

The second aspect of the present invention includes a first start port and a second start port provided in the game area so that a ball driven into the game area can win a prize,
A first lottery random number is extracted from a predetermined range of random numbers in response to a winning at the first starting port, and a second value is selected from a predetermined range of random numbers in accordance with the winning at the second starting port. Random number extraction means for extracting random numbers for lottery of
A random number for lottery extracted by the random number extracting means, sequentially storing the random number for lottery as a reserved random number up to a predetermined upper limit reserved number;
Reading means for reading the reserved random number stored by the reserved random number storage means;
A first winning random number table in which a normal winning random number, which is a jackpot winning random number in a normal state, is specified, and a positive variation winning random number, which is a jackpot winning random number in a positive change state, is greater than the number of normal winning random numbers in the first winning random number table. A second random number table that is defined in many numbers, a random number table storage means for storing,
Jackpot determination means for performing jackpot determination by comparing the pending random number read by the reading means with a winning random number table;
Display means for displaying the result of the jackpot determination by the jackpot determination means;
A probability variation state generating means for generating a probability variation state in which the jackpot determination is executed using the second winning random number table;
A jackpot state generating means for generating a jackpot state including a probability variation jackpot state that the probability variation state is subsequently generated according to the winning in the jackpot determination,
Informing means capable of executing a first notification for notifying in the probability variation jackpot state or the probability variation state whether or not there is a retained random number that matches the probability variation winning random number in the first retained random number;
Task presenting means for presenting a first task to the player during the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot state,
In the case where the reserved random number is stored in the reserved random number storage means, the reading means stores a first reserved random number based on the first lottery random number and a second random number based on the second lottery random number. When only one of the stored random numbers is stored, when the display of the result of the jackpot determination is finished, the one stored random number is read, whereas both the first and second stored random numbers are stored. When the result of the jackpot determination is finished, the second reserved random number is preferentially read when
The notification means is a pachinko gaming machine that executes the first notification when the first problem presented by the problem presentation means is achieved (Claim 2).

  In the gaming area of the pachinko gaming machine of the present invention, the first starting port that becomes the opportunity for extracting the first random number for lottery and the second starting port that becomes the opportunity for extracting the second random number for lottery And are provided. In the first hold random number based on the first lottery random number and the second hold random number based on the second lottery random number, the second hold random number has priority, and both hold When random numbers are simultaneously held, the second held random number is preferentially read and the jackpot determination is executed. When the second hold random number is put on hold, the game proceeds without executing the jackpot determination based on the first hold random number.

  When the second hold random number is put on hold under the probability change state, even if the first hold random number has a hold random number that matches the probability change winning random number, the jackpot determination by the first hold random number Will not be executed. If the first reserved random number does not match the normal winning random number, the jackpot will be missed in response to the return to the normal state.

  The pachinko gaming machine of the present invention can execute the first notification as to whether or not the first reserved random number that matches the probability variation winning random number is held so that such a jackpot can be avoided. The notification means is provided. When it is possible to grasp that the first hold random number that matches the probability variation winning random number is held by the first notification, by playing the game so as not to win the second starting port, It can be directed that the jackpot determination by the first pending random number is executed during the occurrence of the probability variation state.

  In a normal state or the like in the present invention, it is preferable to set the winning probability of the second starting port lower than the winning probability of the first starting port. In this case, the hold number of the second hold random number at the start of the probability change state may be smaller than the hold number of the first hold random number. Furthermore, it is preferable to set the winning probability to the second starting port to be high in the probability changing state. If the game is performed so as to avoid winning the second starting port after the start to the probability changing state, the jackpot determination by the first reserved random number can be performed. On the other hand, if the game is made to win the second starting port, it is possible to execute the jackpot determination by the second lottery random number. In this way, by selectively playing whether or not to win the second starting port, the player selects whether or not to execute the jackpot determination by the first reserved random number and advances the game. Will be able to.

The notification means in the first aspect determines whether or not to execute the first notification according to the game result in the probability variation jackpot state .
In this case, whether or not the first notification is executed depends on how the game proceeds in the probability variation big hit state. The player's intervention with respect to the first notification is further enhanced, and the interest of the game is further enhanced.

The pachinko gaming machine according to the second aspect includes task presentation means for presenting a first task to the player during the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot state,
The notification unit performs the first notification when the first task presented by the task presentation unit is achieved .
In this case, the achievement of the first problem is a very important point in favor of the game. In addition to enhancing the player's sense of tension and expectation in the probable big hit state, it is possible to change the game by presenting the first task and enhance the interest.

The probability variation winning random number in the second aspect includes a winning random number common to the normal winning random number,
After the first notification that notifies that any one of the first pending random numbers matches the probability variation winning random number is executed, the task presenting means performs a task on the player side during the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot state. Configured to present two challenges,
The informing means informs whether the first reserved random number related to the first notice is a lottery random number that matches the normal winning random number when the second problem is achieved. It is preferable to execute the above notification (claim 3 ).

  In this case, the game can be advanced more advantageously according to the second notification. For example, when it is notified that the normal winning random number does not match, it can be determined that the jackpot determination by the first reserved random number should be executed under the probability variation state. On the other hand, when it is informed that it matches the normal winning random number, while the probability variation state is occurring, first, the winning combination determination is performed by winning the second starting port, and the probability variation state After the completion of the game, it is possible to select a game method of slowly winning the jackpot winning with the first reserved random number.

The display means in the first and second aspects is configured such that in the probability variation state when the first notification is performed that notifies that none of the first reserved random numbers matches the probability variation winning random number, It is preferable to display the result of the jackpot determination over a long period of time as compared to the probability variation state when the first notification for notifying that any one of the pending random numbers matches the probability variation winning random number is executed. (Claim 4 ).

  When the probability variation winning random number is included in the first reserved random number, it is desirable for the player that the probability variation state progresses quickly. On the other hand, when the probability variation winning random number is not included in the first pending random number, the probability variation state ends rather than executing the jackpot determination by the first pending random number under the probability variation state. It is preferable to execute the jackpot determination by the second random number for lottery before doing. In such a case, if the display period of the result of the jackpot determination is set longer as described above, the probability of winning the second starting port before the end of the probability change state can be increased, and the second lottery It is possible to direct the jackpot determination using a random number for use.

  The pachinko gaming machine of the present invention is a gaming machine that exhibits excellent gaming characteristics that improve the interests of the game by enhancing the intervention of the player.

The front view of the pachinko game machine in Example 1. FIG. 1 is a front view showing a display device in Example 1. FIG. The system diagram which shows the electrical constitution of the pachinko game machine in execution example 1. Explanatory drawing explaining the winning random number table in Example 1. FIG. The front view which shows the subject presentation screen which shows the mission 1 in Example 1. FIG. The front view which shows the subject presentation screen which shows the mission 2 in Example 1. FIG. The front view which shows the subject presentation screen which shows the mission 3 in Example 1. FIG. The flowchart which shows the flow of the jackpot process in Example 1. FIG.

The embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the following examples.
Example 1
This example is an example relating to a pachinko gaming machine 1 called a so-called seven machine that generates a jackpot state in accordance with a combination of symbols that are displayed in a stopped state. The contents will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 of this example has an external configuration as shown in FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an open / close door 13 attached to a base frame (not shown), a substantially circular game area 130 formed on the board surface of the game board located inside the open / close door 13, and left and right of the game area 130. A pair of speakers 131 arranged, an upper plate 135 and a lower plate 137 provided on the lower side of the game area 130, and a launching handle 134 arranged at the lower right of the upper plate 135 are provided.

  The open / close door 13 faces the pachinko gaming machine 1 and is fixed to the frame so as to be rotatable via a left hinge 133. The open / close door 13 is provided with a substantially circular transparent window 139 corresponding to the game area 130, and decorative lamps 136 disposed on both sides of the upper half of the transparent window 139. A plurality of through holes 132 are perforated at a position where the speaker 131 hits.

  The firing handle 134 is an operation handle for adjusting the launch strength of the ball into the game area 130. The firing handle 134 is urged toward an initial position in the left rotation direction by a spring (not shown). The launch strength when the firing handle 134 is located at the initial position is zero, and no ball is fired in this state. When the firing handle 134 is operated in the clockwise direction, a ball is fired by the internal firing device 421. The greater the amount of operation of the firing handle 134, the stronger the ball launch strength. The firing handle 134 includes a firing stop button (not shown) for temporarily stopping the firing of the ball. You can pause the launch of the ball by operating the fire stop button.

The upper plate 135 is a tray for receiving a prize ball, a ball rental, or the like paid out in accordance with winning. The upper plate 135 is formed so as to project toward the player side. The balls of the upper plate 135 are supplied to the launching device 421 via a supply passage (not shown).
The lower plate 137 is a tray for paying out a prize ball when the balls of the upper plate 135 are full, or collecting balls of the upper plate 135 according to the player's operation.

  The game area 130 is an area where pachinko balls, which are game media, flow down. In the game area 130, the left and right passing gates 141 and 142, the first starting port 11, the second starting port 12, the big winning device 16, and the like are arranged centering on the display device 19 including the liquid crystal display unit 190. ing. At the bottom of the game area 130, a ball discharge port 138 is opened for collecting balls that have flowed down without winning. On the left edge of the game area 130, a general map display unit 181 and a general map hold display unit 182 are arranged.

  The passing gates 141 and 142 are gates that detect passing balls. In the passing gates 141 and 142, only the balls are allowed to pass, and the payout of the winning ball is not set. In this example, the pass gates 141 and 142 are used for missions (issues) that are executed during the occurrence of the probable big hit state. In addition, the passing gate 141 on the left side is a gate that serves as a trigger for determining whether or not a normal symbol is appropriate (hereinafter referred to as a common symbol determination).

  The start ports 11 and 12 are winning ports that serve as triggers for the special figure determination, and are arranged below the display device 19. The start port 11 is a winning pocket that serves as an opportunity to extract the first lottery random number for special figure determination. The start port 12 located immediately below the start port 11 is an electric tulip provided with a pair of movable blades 121 in the opening 120 as an opportunity to extract the second lottery random number for special figure determination.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pair of movable blades 121 in a normal state is in a state of standing so as to face each other with a gap (shown by a dotted line in FIG. 1). This gap that opens upward is closed by a winning pocket of the start port 11 located immediately above. In this state, a ball cannot be awarded to the start port 12. On the other hand, the pair of movable blades 121 (states shown by solid lines in FIG. 1) rotated so as to be separated from each other act like a tray that guides the inflow of balls into the opening 120. In this state, winning at the start port 12 easily occurs. The start port 12 opens the movable blade 121 in accordance with the winning in the usual figure determination. The opening time of the movable blade 121 is 0.2 seconds × 1 in the normal state, and 1.5 seconds × 3 in the probability variation state and the short time state.

  The grand prize winning device 16 is a variable prize winning device called a so-called attacker that opens the grand prize winning opening 160. The large winning device 16 is disposed below the start port 12. The big prize device 16 includes a big prize opening 160 having a horizontally long and substantially rectangular shape, and a lid member 161 that rotates around the lower side of the big prize opening 160. In the big prize device 16, the big prize opening 160 is closed when the lid member 161 is positioned so as to be substantially flush with the surface of the game area 130, while the lid member 161 is centered on the lower side. The special winning opening 160 is opened when it is turned to. The lid member 161 rotated in this manner serves as a tray for guiding the balls to the big prize opening 160. It should be noted that the payout for winning in the grand prize winning device 16 is 13 per winning.

As shown in FIG. 2, the display device 19 includes a liquid crystal display unit 190 disposed substantially in the center and special figure holding display units 191 and 192 disposed below the liquid crystal display unit 190.
The liquid crystal display unit 190 can display various effect screens for producing games such as jackpot display, display means 35 for displaying special symbols representing the results of jackpot determination (hereinafter referred to as special figure determination), and jackpots. It has a function as task presentation means 36 for presenting a mission (task) under the state. The contents displayed by the display unit 35 and the problem presentation unit 36 will be described in detail later.

  The special figure hold display units 191 and 192 are display units for a reserved random number that is a lottery random number reserved for special figure determination. The special figure hold display sections 191 and 192 are each provided with four hold lamps 195 made of LEDs arranged at substantially equal intervals in the horizontal direction. The special figure hold display sections 191 and 192 can display the hold number (upper limit hold number of 4) according to the number of lighting of the hold lamp 195. The special figure hold display unit 191 arranged on the left side is a display unit for a first hold random number corresponding to winning in the start port 11. The special figure hold display part 192 arranged on the right side is a display part of a second hold random number corresponding to the winning to the start port 12.

The special figure hold display units 191 and 192 display the hold random numbers in a left-justified manner. For example, when there are three hold random numbers, the three hold lamps 195 from the left turn on in white, and only the hold lamp 195 at the right end turns off. The leftmost hold lamp among the three hold lamps 195 that are lit corresponds to the hold random number with the oldest extraction timing among the hold random numbers. The third on-hold hold lamp 195 from the left corresponds to the hold random number with the newest extraction timing.
Further, the special figure hold display unit 191 of this example has a function as a notifying means 37 for notifying whether or not the jackpot winning random number is included in the first hold random number. The notification contents of the notification means 37 will be described in detail later.

The universal map display unit 181 is a display unit that displays the universal map determination result. The general map display unit 181 of this example is configured by one LED. The general-purpose display unit 181 displays the changing operation by blinking the LED. The common map display unit 181 finally turns on the LED when the common figure determination result is a win, and turns off the LED when lost. Note that the normal time fluctuation time is 30 seconds under normal conditions, and 1 second under certain changes and short-time conditions.
The general-purpose hold display unit 182 is a display unit for a random number for lottery reserved for general-purpose determination. The general-purpose hold display unit 182 has four LEDs arranged vertically. The general-purpose hold display unit 182 displays the hold number (upper limit hold number 4) according to the number of lighted LEDs.

  In the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this example, a big hit state occurs when a special figure determination (big hit determination) is won. As the jackpot state, after the round in which the winning prize opening 160 is opened is repeated 15 times, the first jackpot state (hereinafter referred to as 15R jackpot state) in which a transition is made to a short-time state through a probability change state, and the round is repeated 5 times. After that, there is a second jackpot state (hereinafter referred to as 5R jackpot state) that shifts to a short-time state through a probability variation state. In this example, all jackpot states are probability variation jackpot states with probability variation states. Instead of this example, a jackpot state with a low degree of advantage that does not involve a probability variation state may be additionally set.

  The duration of the probable change state is five times of special figure fluctuations regardless of the type of jackpot state. On the other hand, the duration of the short-time state differs depending on the type of jackpot state. The short-time state corresponding to the 15R big hit state continues for 100 special figure fluctuations, and the short-time state corresponding to the 5R big hit state continues for 30 special figure fluctuations.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. The pachinko gaming machine 1 is configured around a main circuit 20. For the main circuit 20, a payout control circuit 41 that controls the payout of balls, a firing control circuit 42 that controls the driving of balls, a sub-control circuit 43 that controls game effects, and a display control that controls the liquid crystal display unit 190. Circuit 44, winning ball or passing ball detectors 51 to 53, electric chew solenoid 56 for opening the start opening (electric chew) 12, big winning solenoid 55 for opening the big winning device 16, special figure holding display units 191 and 192 In addition, various LEDs 45 constituting the general-purpose display unit 181 and the like, and a power supply circuit 46 for supplying power are electrically connected.

The payout control circuit 41 is a control circuit that controls the payout device 411 in response to an instruction from the main circuit 20 and executes payout of a predetermined number of balls.
The firing control circuit 42 is a control circuit that controls the launching strength of the ball by controlling the firing device 421 in accordance with the operation amount of the firing handle 134.
The sub-control circuit 43 is electrically connected to a speaker device 431 including a driving amplifier, decorative lamps 432 including a decorative lamp 136, and a display control circuit 44 that controls display on the liquid crystal display unit 190.

As the detectors for winning balls or passing balls, gate passing detectors 511 and 512 for detecting passing balls of the passing gates 141 and 142, starting winning detectors 521 and 522 for detecting winning balls to the starting ports 11 and 12, In addition, there is a large winning detector 53 for detecting a winning ball to the large winning device 16.
The electric Chu solenoid 56 is a solenoid for opening and closing the movable blade 121 of the start port 12.
The big prize solenoid 55 is a solenoid that rotates the lid member 161 of the big prize device 16 so that the big prize device 16 can be awarded.

  The main circuit 20 includes a central processing unit (CPU) 21, a read only memory (ROM) 22 and a random access memory (RAM) 23 that are storage elements, a random number generator 26 that generates a predetermined range of random numbers, and a random number for lottery extraction. And a random number extraction unit 25 that performs input / output (I / O) 24 and the like. The main circuit 20 of the present example causes the CPU 21 to execute a program read from the ROM 22, thereby executing a jackpot determination means 211 for executing special figure determination, a reading means 212 for reading a random number for lottery for special figure determination, and a special figure determination. As a jackpot state generating means 213 for generating a jackpot state in accordance with the winning of the game, a probability changing state generating means 214 for generating a probability change state, and a task lottery means 215 for determining a mission (task) to be presented during the occurrence of the jackpot state by lottery Realize the function.

The ROM 22 stores various processing programs to be executed by the CPU 21, and also stores a random number table storage unit 221 that stores a winning random number table (FIG. 4) used for special figure determination and a winning random number table (not shown) used for common figure determination. It has the function as.
In the random number table for routine determination, all random numbers in a predetermined range are winning random numbers. Therefore, the winning probability is 1/1 in the ordinary figure determination of this example.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the winning random number table for special figure determination includes a first winning random number table for a normal state and a short time state, and a second winning random number table for a probable change state. In each winning random number table, a winning random number to be won for special figure determination is defined out of a predetermined range of random numbers. The ratio of the winning random number (normally winning random number) in the first winning random number table is 1/100, and the ratio of the winning random number (probable variation winning random number) in the second winning random number table is 1/10.

  Comparing the two types of winning random number tables, the normal winning random number in the first winning random number table is set to be included as a part of the probability varying winning random number in the second winning random number table. In other words, all the normal winning random numbers are also probabilistic winning random numbers, while some of the probable winning random numbers are lost random numbers in the normal state and the short-time state.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 23 is a readable / writable storage element used for the work area of the CPU 21 or temporary writing. In the storage area of the RAM 23, a special figure holding area 231 for 8 data and a general figure holding area 232 for 4 data are allocated. The special figure holding area 231 is a storage area (holding random number storage means) for holding random numbers for special figure determination. The usual figure hold area 232 is a storage area for a reserved random number for usual figure determination. The special figure reservation area 231 is divided into two areas for four data. The first special figure reservation area 231A is a storage area for a first reserved random number corresponding to a winning to the first start port 11. The second special figure reservation area 231 </ b> B is a storage area for a second reserved random number corresponding to the winning to the second start port 12.

  The random number extraction unit 25 (random number extraction means) is a part for extracting random numbers for lottery for special figure determination and common figure determination. The random number extraction unit 25 extracts a lottery random number to be applied to the determination of success / failure from the random numbers generated by the random number generation unit 26. The random number extraction unit 25 extracts a lottery random number for determining the usual figure according to the detection of the passing ball by the gate passage detector 511, and for special figure determination according to the detection of the start prize by the start prize detectors 521 and 522. Extract random numbers for lottery. The start winning detector 521 corresponds to the first lottery random number for special figure determination, and the start winning detector 522 corresponds to the second lottery random number for special figure determination.

  The lottery random number for special figure determination extracted by the random number extraction unit 25 is handled as follows. If the number of holds in the special figure reservation area 231A (B) is 1 to 3, the extracted random number for lottery is stored in the special figure reservation area 231A (B). On the other hand, when the number of holdings is four, the random numbers for lottery are deleted without being stored in the special figure holding area 231A (B). Even if the number of holdings is zero, the extracted random numbers for lottery are stored in the special drawing holding area 231A (B) when the special symbol is being changed and displayed. Only when the number of holds is zero and the special symbol is stopped, the extracted lottery random number is read directly by the reading means 212 without being held. Note that lottery random numbers for determining ordinary drawings are handled in substantially the same manner.

  The reading unit 212 is a unit that reads a lottery random number for special figure determination. When the reading unit 212 is not in the special figure variable display period and is not in the state of occurrence of the big hit state, the random number extraction unit 25 newly extracts the lottery random number or the lottery random number (holding random number) that is reserved, Read out as a random number for lottery for special figure determination.

When the reserved random numbers in the special figure reservation areas 231A and 231B are zero, the lottery random numbers newly extracted by the random number extraction unit 25 are read for special figure determination.
On the other hand, if one or more second reserved random numbers corresponding to the start port 12 exist in the special figure reserved area 231B, the second reserved random numbers are extracted regardless of the presence or absence of the first reserved random numbers. The “oldest” with the earliest temporal timing is read for special figure determination. If the second hold random number is not held and only one or more first hold random numbers corresponding to the start port 11 are present, the oldest one of the first hold random numbers is used for special figure determination. Read out.

The big hit determination means 211 is a means for executing special figure determination using the random numbers for lottery read by the reading means 212. The big hit determination means 211 executes a special figure determination as to whether or not a big hit is made by checking the lottery random numbers against a winning random number table for special figure determination selected according to the gaming state. When the jackpot is won, the jackpot determining means 211 executes a lottery for determining whether the 15R jackpot or 5R jackpot. The ratio between the selection probability for 15R jackpot and the selection probability for 5R jackpot in this sorting lottery is 5:95.
It should be noted that the common figure determination is executed in substantially the same manner as the special figure determination.

  The big hit state generating means 213 is a means for generating a big hit state. The jackpot state generating means 213 generates a jackpot state when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 190 is a jackpot symbol. In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a jackpot flag is set as a status flag corresponding to the jackpot state. As a jackpot flag, there are a flag corresponding to 15R jackpot and a flag corresponding to 5R jackpot.

  The probability variation state generation means 214 is a means for generating a probability variation state in response to the end of the big hit state. The probability variation state generation means 214 generates a probability variation state for five special figure determinations. Since the winning random number table (FIG. 4) for the probability variation state is applied to the special figure determination under the probability variation state, the winning probability of the jackpot becomes high and is advantageous. The probability variation state generation means 214 generates a time shortening state in response to the end of the probability variation state.

The assignment lottery means 215 is a means for determining a mission (issue) to be presented during the occurrence of the big hit state by lottery. There are the following three types of missions. The assignment lottery means 215 determines one of the missions by lottery for each round.
(1) Mission 1: End the round within 8 seconds.
(2) Mission 2: Three prizes are awarded to the left passing gate 141 during the round.
(3) Mission 3: Three prizes are awarded to the right passing gate 142 during the round.

Next, the contents of the display means 35 for displaying the special figure determination result, the task presentation means 36 for presenting the mission, and the notification means 37 for notifying the breakdown of the first reserved random number will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, the display unit 35 forms symbol display areas 190 </ b> L, C, and R on the display screen of the liquid crystal display unit 190 for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols. The display means 35 displays a special symbol determination result by a special symbol composed of a combination of three symbols displayed in each symbol display area 190L, C, R. In this example, nine types of symbols in which Arabic numerals 1 to 9 are illustrated are adopted as symbols to be variably displayed in each symbol display area 190L, C, R.

  When displaying the special symbol determination result, the display means 35 starts the special symbol variation display (special symbol variation) in each symbol display area 190L, C, R at the same time, and after the predetermined variation display period has elapsed, Any symbols are stopped in the display areas 190L, C, and R. When winning the jackpot, a jackpot symbol consisting of a combination of the same symbols of “3-3-3” or “7-7-7” (so-called doublet) is displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 190, and a jackpot is generated. The effect is notified. Note that the variable display period varies depending on the gaming state, as will be described later.

  As the display screen displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 190 by the problem presentation means 36, the problem presentation screen 361 (FIG. 5) corresponding to the mission 1, the problem presentation screen 362 (FIG. 6) corresponding to the mission 2, and the mission 3 are supported. There is an assignment presentation screen 363 (FIG. 7). The task presenting means 36 selectively displays any of the task presenting screens 361 to 363 prior to the start of the round. The assignment presentation screens 361 to 363 are arranged with a mission presentation column 368 indicating that the mission is presented and a content display column 369 for displaying the content of the mission.

  The notification means 37 performs notification regarding the breakdown of the first hold random number corresponding to the start port 11 using the special figure hold display unit 191 (FIG. 2). The notification by the notification means 37 includes a first notification that is executed when the first mission is achieved, and a second that is executed when the second mission is achieved after the first mission is achieved. There is a notification.

The first notification is a notification as to whether or not there is a reserved random number that matches the probability variation winning random number among the first reserved random numbers in the special figure reservation area 231A. The notification unit 37 executes the first notification by turning on the hold lamp 195 corresponding to the first hold random number that matches the probability variation winning random number in blue.
The second notification is a notification as to whether or not there is a reserved random number that matches the normal winning random number in the first reserved random number. The notification unit 37 executes the second notification by turning on the holding lamp 195 corresponding to the first holding random number that matches the normal winning random number in red. When such second notification is executed after execution of the first notification, the hold lamp 195 that has been lit in blue by the first notification is switched to red.

  Here, in this example, the variable display period by the display means 35 is 5 to 12 seconds in the normal state and 2 to 5 seconds in the short time state. However, if the hold lamp 195 remains white in spite of accomplishing the mission, that is, if it is determined that the first random number is not included in the first variable, the time-saving state Even if it exists, the variable display period of 5 to 12 seconds is set similarly to the normal state. By setting in this way, the time until the probability variation state is completed can be lengthened, so that the probability of winning the start port 12 during the occurrence of the probability variation state can be increased, and the possibility that the second random number for lottery is extracted can be increased. Can be increased. Further, even when the hold lamp 195 changes to red after changing to blue, that is, when it is determined that the normal winning random number is included in the first hold random number, A variable display period of 12 seconds is set.

The operation flow of the pachinko gaming machine 1 of this example configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The flowchart of the figure shows the flow of jackpot processing.
In the jackpot process, first, a jackpot winning is determined (S101). If the jackpot is won (S101: YES), it is further determined whether the 5R jackpot or 15R jackpot is won (S102). In the case of 5R jackpot (S102: YES), 10 times is added to the digest round number (initial value zero) which is a counter of the round number under the jackpot state (S103). As a result, a jackpot state is started in which the number of digestion rounds is set to 10 as an initial value, and then the round is repeated 5 times until the number of digestion rounds reaches 15. On the other hand, in the case of 10R jackpot (S102: NO), a jackpot state is started in which the number of digestion rounds is zero, and then the round is repeated 15 times until the number of digestion rounds reaches 15.

A new round starts after adding the number of digestion rounds once (S104), and flag values of notification flags representing the following three states are determined based on three types of flag values (S105).
(Notification flag)
-Flag value 0: Initial state when the big hit state starts.
Flag value 1: A state in which it is informed that the first random number in the special figure reservation area 231A has a reserved random number that matches the positive variation random number by the achievement of the first mission (first problem).
Flag value 2: A state in which the fact that the first mission random number in the special figure reservation area 231A has no reserved random number that matches the positive variation random number is notified by the achievement of the first mission.

  If the flag value of the notification flag is other than 2 (S105: NO), the first mission (when the flag value is zero) or the second mission (when the flag value is 1) to be presented to the player is determined by lottery (S106). The mission is presented by displaying the corresponding task presentation screen (any one of FIGS. 5 to 7) (S107). When the notification flag is zero, the mission as the first issue is executed, and when the notification flag is 1, the mission as the second issue is executed. On the other hand, when the flag value of the notification flag is 2, that is, it has been notified that there is no big hit in the first pending random number (S105: YES), since S106 and S107 are bypassed, the lottery of the mission is Not executed.

  In each round, the special winning opening 160 is opened (S108). When the number of winning balls to the big prize opening 160 reaches eight (S109: YES), the big prize opening 160 is closed and the round is ended (S110). When the notification flag is zero or 1 (S111: YES), it is determined whether or not the mission presented in S107 has been achieved (S112). If the mission is achieved (S112: YES), it is determined whether the notification flag is zero (S113).

  If the notification flag is zero (S113: YES), the jackpot determination is executed by comparing the first pending random number against the second winning random number table for the probability variation state (FIG. 4) (S114). If there is a jackpot winning random number (S115: YES), the corresponding hold lamp 195 is lit in blue in the special figure hold display section 191 (S116), and the flag value of the notification flag is set to 1. (S117). When there is no jackpot winning random number (S115: NO), 2 is set to the flag value of the notification flag (S166).

  On the other hand, when the notification flag is 1 instead of zero (S113: NO), that is, when the second mission is achieved, the first winning random number table (FIG. 4) for the normal state is set to the first. The jackpot determination is executed by collating the pending random numbers (S154). If there is a jackpot winning random number (S155: YES), the hold lamp that is lit in blue is switched to red according to the achievement of the first mission (S156).

  The above rounds are repeated until the number of digestion rounds reaches 15 (S118: NO). When the number of digestion rounds reaches 15 (S118: YES), the number of digestion rounds and the notification flag are initialized to zero. (S119, S120). Further, 1 is set in the probability variation state flag corresponding to the probability variation state (S121), and the probability variation state is started in response to the end of the big hit state.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present example configured as described above, when the first and second reserved random numbers are simultaneously held, the second reserved random number is preferentially read, so the first reserved random number Special figure determination by is not executed. In a gaming state other than the probability variation state, the opening time of the start port 12 is extremely short, and the possibility of generating the second reserved random number is extremely low. On the other hand, when the big hit state ends and the probability variation state occurs, the normal fluctuation time is shortened to 1 second and the opening time of the start port 12 is lengthened. Therefore, in the probability variation state, the second reserved random number is likely to be generated, and there is a high possibility that the special figure determination based on the first reserved random number is not executed. When there is a probable variation winning random number in the first pending random number, there is a risk that the jackpot will be missed according to the end of the probable variation state.

  In the game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present example, by achieving the mission under the jackpot state, it is possible to receive a first notification as to whether or not there is a probable variation winning random number in the first reserved random number. When it is clear from the first notification that there is a probability variation winning random number, a method of playing a game while avoiding winning to the start port 12 is advantageous so that a second reserved random number is not generated. In order to avoid winning at the start port 12, a right-handed hit or the like that avoids the start gate 141, which is a trigger for the usual figure determination, is effective.

  After the first notification, if the mission is accomplished one more time during the occurrence of the jackpot state, it is possible to receive a second notification whether the winning random number is a normal winning random number. If it is clear from the second notification that the first reserved random number related to the first notification is a normal winning random number, it is necessary to execute special figure determination based on the first reserved random number while the probability variation state is occurring. Disappears. In this case, it is advantageous to make the start opening 12 win and execute the special figure determination.

  As described above, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present example, a gaming method is effective in which a mission is achieved and notification is executed during the occurrence of a big hit state, and the hitting method is changed according to the content of the notification. Thus, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 of the present example, the player's side intervention is improved, thereby improving the interest of the game.

  This example is an example in which the presence or absence of a jackpot winning random number is notified when the mission is achieved under the jackpot condition. Instead of this, for example, it may be determined whether or not to notify according to the degree of achievement of the mission, such as the number of rounds in which the mission has been achieved in 15 rounds. Or it is good also to determine the frequency | count of alerting | reporting according to the achievement degree of a mission. For example, if the number of notifications is two, in addition to the occurrence of the jackpot state, the presence / absence of a winning random number may be notified during the next jackpot state. Moreover, when notification of the presence / absence of a winning random number is confirmed, how many times notification is to be made may be determined by lottery.

  In this example, when the first notification that the winning random number is not included in the first reserved random number is executed, the mission for the second notification is not executed thereafter. is there. Alternatively, the mission may be executed again after the first notification that the winning random number is not included in the first reserved random number is executed. When this mission is accomplished, it is sufficient to stock up the right to be notified during the next jackpot.

Also, in this example, the presence or absence of a jackpot winning random number is announced during the occurrence of the jackpot state, but instead, the presence or absence of the winning random number is determined after the jackpot state is over, assuming that the mission is achieved under the jackpot state. You may make it alert | report.
In this example, the presence / absence of a jackpot winning random number is notified by a change in the lighting color of the holding lamp 195, but the presence / absence of a jackpot winning random number may be notified by other methods. For example, the fact that the winning random number for winning the jackpot is not included may be notified by not opening the electric chew.

  As described above, specific examples of the present invention have been described in detail as in the first embodiment, but these specific examples merely disclose an example of the technology included in the scope of claims. Needless to say, the scope of the claims should not be construed as limited by the configuration, numerical values, or the like of the specific examples. The scope of the claims includes techniques obtained by variously modifying or changing the specific examples using known techniques, knowledge of those skilled in the art, and the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 11, 12 Start opening 130 Game area 16 Large winning device 160 Large winning port 19 Display device 190 Liquid crystal display unit 191, 192 Special figure holding display unit 195 Holding lamp 20 Main circuit 211 Big hit judging means 212 Reading means 213 Big hit State generation means 214 Probability change state generation means 215 Assignment lottery means 221 Random number table storage means 231 Special figure reservation area 232 General figure reservation area 25 Random number extraction unit (random number extraction means)
35 display means 36 assignment presentation means 361-363 assignment presentation screen 37 notification means 421 launching device

Claims (4)

A first start port and a second start port provided in the game area so that a ball driven into the game area can win a prize;
A first lottery random number is extracted from a predetermined range of random numbers in response to a winning at the first starting port, and a second value is selected from a predetermined range of random numbers in accordance with the winning at the second starting port. Random number extraction means for extracting random numbers for lottery of
A random number for lottery extracted by the random number extracting means, sequentially storing the random number for lottery as a reserved random number up to a predetermined upper limit reserved number;
Reading means for reading the reserved random number stored by the reserved random number storage means;
A first winning random number table in which a normal winning random number, which is a jackpot winning random number in a normal state, is specified, and a positive variation winning random number, which is a jackpot winning random number in a positive change state, is greater than the number of normal winning random numbers in the first winning random number table. A second random number table that is defined in many numbers, a random number table storage means for storing,
Jackpot determination means for performing jackpot determination by comparing the pending random number read by the reading means with a winning random number table;
Display means for displaying the result of the jackpot determination by the jackpot determination means;
A probability variation state generating means for generating a probability variation state in which the jackpot determination is executed using the second winning random number table;
A jackpot state generating means for generating a jackpot state including a probability variation jackpot state that the probability variation state is subsequently generated according to the winning in the jackpot determination,
Informing means capable of executing a first notification for notifying in the probability variation jackpot state or the probability variation state whether or not there is a retained random number that matches the probability variation winning random number in the first retained random number. ,
In the case where the reserved random number is stored in the reserved random number storage means, the reading means stores a first reserved random number based on the first lottery random number and a second random number based on the second lottery random number. When only one of the stored random numbers is stored, when the display of the result of the jackpot determination is finished, the one stored random number is read, whereas both the first and second stored random numbers are stored. when being in the second pending random number read out preferentially when the result display of the jackpot determination is completed,
The pachinko gaming machine , wherein the notification means determines whether or not to execute the first notification according to a game result in the probability variation jackpot state . A first start port and a second start port provided in the game area so that a ball driven into the game area can win a prize;
A first lottery random number is extracted from a predetermined range of random numbers in response to a winning at the first starting port, and a second value is selected from a predetermined range of random numbers in accordance with the winning at the second starting port. Random number extraction means for extracting random numbers for lottery of
A random number for lottery extracted by the random number extracting means, sequentially storing the random number for lottery as a reserved random number up to a predetermined upper limit reserved number;
Reading means for reading the reserved random number stored by the reserved random number storage means;
A first winning random number table in which a normal winning random number, which is a jackpot winning random number in a normal state, is specified, and a positive variation winning random number, which is a jackpot winning random number in a positive change state, is greater than the number of normal winning random numbers in the first winning random number table. A second random number table that is defined in many numbers, a random number table storage means for storing,
Jackpot determination means for performing jackpot determination by comparing the pending random number read by the reading means with a winning random number table;
Display means for displaying the result of the jackpot determination by the jackpot determination means;
A probability variation state generating means for generating a probability variation state in which the jackpot determination is executed using the second winning random number table;
A jackpot state generating means for generating a jackpot state including a probability variation jackpot state that the probability variation state is subsequently generated according to the winning in the jackpot determination,
Informing means capable of executing a first notification for notifying in the probability variation jackpot state or the probability variation state whether or not there is a retained random number that matches the probability variation winning random number in the first retained random number;
Task presenting means for presenting a first task to the player during the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot state ,
In the case where the reserved random number is stored in the reserved random number storage means, the reading means stores a first reserved random number based on the first lottery random number and a second random number based on the second lottery random number. When only one of the stored random numbers is stored, when the display of the result of the jackpot determination is finished, the one stored random number is read, whereas both the first and second stored random numbers are stored. when being in the second pending random number read out preferentially when the result display of the jackpot determination is completed,
The pachinko gaming machine , wherein the notification means executes the first notification when the first problem presented by the problem presentation means is achieved . The probability variation winning random number includes a winning random number common to the normal winning random number,
After the first notification that notifies that any one of the first pending random numbers matches the probability variation winning random number is executed, the task presenting means performs a task on the player side during the occurrence of the probability variation jackpot state. Configured to present two challenges,
The informing means informs whether the first reserved random number related to the first notice is a lottery random number that matches the normal winning random number when the second problem is achieved. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 2 , wherein the notification is executed. In the probability variation state when the first notification for notifying that none of the first reserved random numbers coincides with the probability variation winning random number is executed, any one of the first reserved random numbers is displayed. of claim 1 to 3, characterized in that to display the results of the jackpot determination over a long period of time as compared with the probability variation state when the first notification to notify the subject that coincides with the probability variation winning random number is performed The pachinko gaming machine according to any one of the above.

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