JPH1133179A - Pachinko game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To avoid giving a player disadvantageous impression by admitting the residual number when the figure variation number does not reach the first given number as carryover of profit by the variable time shortening function. SOLUTION: In this pachinko game machine, after a specific figure is displayed, each figure variation S7 or S8 which is conducted between S2:Yes or S9:Yes and S9:Yes where the special figure is displayed is decided by S6 whether the game is conducted with shortened variation time or not by comparison between the first given number and the figure variation number of recounting after the special figure is displayed. When the special figure is displayed again before the figure variation number reaches the first given number, in S10:Yes the added number of the residual number when the figure variation number does not reach the first given number plus the second given number is made to be the first given number S11 for S7 or S8 through each figure variation S10:Yes conducted before the figure variation number reaches the first given number and after the special figure is displayed again.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko machine having a variation time reducing function for reducing a symbol variation time.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional pachinko machine, after a pachinko ball wins a starting winning opening, an ordinary symbol display device starts to fluctuate, and after a certain period of time, a symbol (hereinafter, referred to as a specific combination) is used. There is a model (one type of pachinko machine) that opens the movable winning device based on the set opening pattern when the "special symbol" is simply displayed. And
Some pachinko machines of this type have a fluctuation time shortening function of shortening the symbol fluctuation time of the ordinary symbol display device after the opening of the movable winning device based on the set opening pattern is completed.

When the variation time reducing function is activated, the symbol variation time of the ordinary symbol display device is reduced, so that the number of symbol variations of the ordinary symbol display device is substantially increased. That is, if the normal symbol display device displays the "specific symbol" and the variable time reduction function is activated after the opening of the movable winning device based on the set opening pattern is completed, the number of symbol changes of the normal symbol display device is changed. Is substantially improved, so that the time required for the ordinary symbol display device to display the “specific symbol” again is likely to be shortened as a result. Therefore, the possibility that the movable winning device is opened again based on the set opening pattern is increased without extremely reducing the total number of prize balls already obtained, and the player can increase the total number of prize balls at once. Becomes possible.

Further, depending on the type of the pachinko machine, if a pachinko ball wins in the winning opening or the like while the variable time reducing function is operating, a bonus such as opening the winning opening of the winning device several times is added. There is also. Activating the fluctuation time reducing function as described above means that an opportunity to increase the total number of prize balls at a stretch has been one of the great benefits for the player.

[0005]

However, the number of such symbol changes is the first predetermined number with respect to the symbol change after the normal symbol display device displays the "specific symbol" until the "specific symbol" is displayed again. In the case of a pachinko machine which has a condition for stopping the variation time reducing function when the number exceeds the first predetermined number, it is assumed that the ordinary symbol display device displays the "specific symbol" again before the number of symbol variations reaches the first predetermined number. However, the remaining number of times that the number of symbol fluctuations did not reach the first predetermined number was not considered at all, and the subsequent stop condition of the fluctuation time reducing function was not changed. Therefore, even after that, since the variation time reduction function is activated only for the symbol variation until the number of symbol variations reaches the first predetermined number, the number of symbol variations is reduced to the first predetermined number for the player. For the remaining few minutes that did not reach, the impression that the benefit of the variable time reduction function was taken away was given.

Accordingly, the present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problem, and the number of symbol fluctuations is the first.
A pachinko machine that prevents the player from giving the impression that the benefit of the variable time reduction function has been deprived by allowing the remaining number of minutes that did not reach the predetermined number to carry over the benefit of the variable time reduction function. The purpose is to provide.

[0007]

According to a first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pachinko machine for achieving the above object, wherein the number of symbol fluctuations after displaying a symbol in any one of the specific combinations is a first predetermined number. A pachinko machine for shortening the symbol change time until the number of symbol changes reaches the first number.
If the symbol is displayed again in any one of the specific combinations before the predetermined number is reached, an additional number obtained by adding a second predetermined number to the remaining number that has not reached the first predetermined number, It is characterized in that it is the first predetermined number for the symbol change after the case.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, there is provided a pachinko machine according to the first aspect, wherein an upper limit is provided for the first predetermined number.

A pachinko machine according to a third aspect is the pachinko machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein after the number of symbol fluctuations reaches the first predetermined number, the pachinko machine of the specific combination is changed. When the symbol is displayed again by any one of the symbols, the second predetermined number is set to a first predetermined number for the symbol change after the case.

In the pachinko machine of the present invention having such a configuration, each symbol change performed after the "specific symbol" is displayed for the first time is changed until the number of times reaches the first predetermined number. When the number of times exceeds the first predetermined number, the change is performed without shortening the fluctuation time.

[0011] When the "special symbol" is displayed again as a result of the symbol change performed after the "specific symbol" is displayed for the first time, similarly, after the "specific symbol" is displayed again, Until the number reaches the first predetermined number, the fluctuation time is shortened, and when the number exceeds the first predetermined number, the fluctuation time is not reduced. Do.

As described above, in the pachinko machine of the present invention, each symbol change performed while the “specific symbol” is displayed once more after the “specific symbol” is displayed,
By comparing the first predetermined number with the number of symbol fluctuations counted again after displaying the “specific symbol”, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time is to be reduced.

However, if the "specific symbol" is displayed again before the number of symbol fluctuations reaches the first predetermined number, the remaining number of times that the number of symbol fluctuations has not reached the first predetermined number is reduced to the second number. The added number obtained by adding the predetermined number is set to a first predetermined number for each symbol change performed after the “specific symbol” is displayed again before the number of symbol changes reaches the first predetermined number.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine of the present invention, if the "specific symbol" is displayed again due to a symbol change before the number reaches the first predetermined number, the number of times before the number reaches the first predetermined number. Each symbol change performed after the “specific symbol” is displayed again by the symbol change is performed by shortening the change time until the number of times reaches the addition number that is the first predetermined number. When the number exceeds the first predetermined number, the addition is performed without shortening the fluctuation time.

If the "specific symbol" is repeatedly displayed before the number of symbol fluctuations reaches the first predetermined number, the added number, which is the first predetermined number, becomes larger than the allowable limit. Therefore, the first predetermined number is limited by setting an upper limit.

If the "specific symbol" is displayed again after the number of symbol changes reaches the first predetermined number, the second symbol is displayed.
The predetermined number is set to a first predetermined number for each symbol change performed after the “specific symbol” is displayed again after the number of symbol changes reaches the first predetermined number.

Therefore, in the pachinko machine of the present invention, the "specific symbol" is generated by the symbol variation whose number of times exceeds the first predetermined number.
Is displayed again, each symbol change performed after the "specific symbol" is displayed again due to the symbol change whose number of times exceeds the first predetermined number is set to the second predetermined number of times.
Until the predetermined number is reached, the variation time is reduced, and when the number exceeds a second predetermined number, which is the first predetermined number, the variation time is reduced.

That is, in the pachinko machine of the present invention, if the "specific symbol" is displayed again before the number of symbol changes reaches the first predetermined number, the number of symbol changes reaches the first predetermined number. The number of additions obtained by adding the second predetermined number to the remaining number that did not exist is the first number for each symbol change performed after the "specific symbol" is displayed again before the number of symbol changes reaches the first predetermined number. Since the predetermined number is set, and the number of symbol fluctuations that does not reach the first predetermined number is allowed to carry over the profit of the fluctuation time reduction function, the profit of the fluctuation time reduction function is given to the player. Can be prevented from giving the impression of being deprived.

Further, if the case where the "specific symbol" is displayed again before the number of symbol fluctuations reaches the first predetermined number is repeated, the added number set as the first predetermined number becomes larger than the allowable limit. For this reason, the first predetermined number is limited by setting an upper limit, thereby preventing a situation where the total number of prize balls becomes extremely large.

If the "specific symbol" is displayed again after the number of symbol changes reaches the first predetermined number, the second symbol is displayed.
The predetermined number is the first predetermined number for each symbol change performed after the "specific symbol" is displayed again after the number of symbol variations reaches the first predetermined number, and the number of symbol variations is the first. Even if the "specific symbol" is displayed again before reaching the predetermined number, if the "specific symbol" is displayed, it is always possible to secure an opportunity to activate the variable time reduction function. it can.

[0021]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is a front view of the game board 10 of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment. In the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, when the pachinko ball wins the starting winning opening 11 or the electric starting winning opening 12, the normal symbol display device 13 starts to fluctuate, and the symbol displayed after a certain time has elapsed is a specific symbol. In the case of, the movable winning device 15 is opened based on the set opening pattern.

The above-mentioned game contents will be described again with reference to the block diagram of FIG. Input interface 2
When the CPU 20 receives a signal indicating that the pachinko ball has won the start winning opening 11 or the electric starting winning opening 12 via the CPU 2, the CPU 20 outputs the signal via the output interface 23 in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 21. The symbol of the symbol display device 13 is changed. As a result of the symbol change, when the ordinary symbol display device 13 displays the “specific symbol”, the CPU 20 follows the program stored in the ROM 21 via the output interface 23 to
The movable winning device 15 is opened.

The normal symbol display device 13 further divides the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol, which are displayed by dividing the display screen into three parts in the vertical direction, into three parts, upper, middle, and lower, for a total of nine parts. Is displayed. When the pachinko ball wins the start winning opening 11 or the electric starting winning opening 12, the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol change simultaneously, and after a certain time, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol. In order, the symbol fluctuation of each symbol stops. Thus, for the nine symbols displayed when the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol change stopped, any one of three lines of the diagonally right line, the diagonally left line, and the line of the horizontal center is displayed. When the same symbol is displayed on one line, it is assumed that the ordinary symbol display device 13 has displayed “specific symbol”. still,
There are several types of symbols in total, but it is only necessary that the same one is displayed in one of these three lines, and the type of symbols is not limited.

In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the ordinary symbol display device 13 displays the "specific symbol", and after the opening of the movable winning device 15 based on the set opening pattern is completed, the ordinary symbol display is performed. The fluctuating time reducing function of the device 13 for shortening the time for changing the symbol is activated.
Here, the symbol variation of the ordinary symbol display device 13 refers to an operation from the time when the symbols of the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol are simultaneously varied until all symbols are stopped.

In the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, the number of times of the change of the symbol after the normal symbol display device 13 displays the “specific symbol” until the “specific symbol” is displayed again is reduced. If the first predetermined number is exceeded, the fluctuation time reduction function will not operate. The variable time shortening function having such conditions is stored as a program in the ROM 21 of FIG. 3 with the following contents, and is executed by the CPU 20 in accordance with the flowchart of FIG.

Next, the contents of the function of reducing the fluctuation time of the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. When the pachinko machine is started, first, in S1, a variable called “first predetermined number” (hereinafter simply referred to as “first predetermined number”) is set to a constant “second predetermined number” (hereinafter simply referred to as “second predetermined number”). ") And substitute the" first predetermined number "
Is initialized. Note that the “second predetermined number” always includes
The number "40" is set. Next, in S2, it is determined whether or not the ordinary symbol display device 13 displays the "specific symbol" for the first time. When it is determined that the ordinary symbol display device 13 has displayed the "specific symbol" for the first time (S2: Ye
In s), in step S3, a variable “symbol change count” (hereinafter simply referred to as “symbol change count”) is set to the number “0”
To initialize the “symbol change count”. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the ordinary symbol display device 13 has displayed the "specific symbol" for the first time (S2: No), the process returns to S2 and the same determination is repeated.

In step S3, the number "0" is substituted for the "number of symbol changes", and the "number of symbol changes" is initialized. Then, the process proceeds to S4, where the pachinko ball starts the winning opening 11 or the electric start winning. It is determined whether or not the mouth 12 has been won. If it is determined that the pachinko ball has won the start winning opening 11 or the electric starting winning opening 12 (S4: Yes), the number "1" is added to the "symbol change frequency" in S5. On the other hand, the pachinko ball is the starting winning opening 11 or the electric starting winning opening 1
If it is not determined that the winning has been made (S4: No), S
4 and repeat the same judgment.

After adding the number "1" to the "number of symbol changes" in S5, the process proceeds to S6, and it is determined whether or not the "number of symbol changes" is equal to or less than the "first predetermined number".
When it is determined that the “number of symbol changes” is equal to or less than the “first predetermined number” (S6: Yes), the symbol variation of the ordinary symbol display device 13 is performed by activating the variation time reducing function in S7. On the other hand, when it is not determined that the “number of symbol fluctuations” is equal to or less than the “first predetermined number” (S6: No), in S8, the normal symbol display device 13 normally operates without activating the fluctuation time reducing function. Perform symbol fluctuation.

After the symbol change of the ordinary symbol display device 13 is performed via S7 or S8, in S9, as a result of the symbol variation, whether or not the "specific symbol" is displayed again on the ordinary symbol display device 13 is determined. Judge. Ordinary symbol display device 1
3 when it is determined that the “specific symbol” is displayed again (S
9: Yes), the process proceeds to S10, and “the number of symbol changes”
Is smaller than or equal to the “first predetermined number”. on the other hand,
When it is not determined that the “specific symbol” has been displayed again on the ordinary symbol display device 13 (S9: No), the process returns to S4,
The above processing is repeated. From the above processing, the ordinary symbol display device 13 displays the “specific symbol” with the “number of symbol variations”.
Is displayed until the "specific design" is displayed again,
The number of symbol fluctuations can be recognized.

If it is determined in S10 that the "number of symbol changes" is equal to or less than the "first predetermined number" (S1).
0: Yes), the process proceeds to S11 and “the number of symbol changes”
Is the number obtained by adding the remaining number (the difference between the two) that did not reach the “first predetermined number” and the “second predetermined number” (corresponding to the added number),
Substitute for the “first predetermined number”. Further, proceeding to S12,
It is determined whether the “first predetermined number” is larger than the upper limit value. When it is determined that the “first predetermined number” is larger than the upper limit (S12: Yes), the process proceeds to S13,
After substituting the upper limit value for the “first predetermined number”, the process returns to S3.
On the other hand, if it is not determined that the “first predetermined number” is larger than the upper limit (S12: No), nothing is performed, and
Return to S3. It should be noted that the upper limit value is always set to the numeral “200”.

On the other hand, in S10, the "number of symbol fluctuations"
Is not determined to be less than or equal to the “first predetermined number” (S1
(0: No), the process proceeds to S14, where the “second predetermined number” is substituted for the “first predetermined number”, and then returns to S3.

As described in detail above, in the pachinko machine according to the present embodiment, each symbol change performed after the "specific symbol" is displayed for the first time (S2: S
7 or S8) until the number of times reaches the "first predetermined number" (S6: Yes) by shortening the fluctuation time (S7), and the number of times exceeds the "first predetermined number". In some cases (S6: No), the operation is performed without reducing the fluctuation time (S8).

If the "special symbol" is displayed again as a result of the symbol change performed after the "specific symbol" is displayed for the first time (S9: Yes), the "specific symbol" is similarly changed. Each symbol change performed after being displayed again (S9:
Until the number of times reaches the "first predetermined number" (S6: Yes), the fluctuation time is shortened (S7) until the number of times reaches "the first predetermined number" (S7).
If the number exceeds the "predetermined number" (S6: No), the operation is performed without shortening the fluctuation time (S8).

As described above, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, after the "specific design" is displayed (S2: Yes or S9: Yes), the "specific design" is displayed again (S9: Yes). ) Each symbol change (S
7 or S8) is re-counted after displaying the "first predetermined number" and the "specific symbol" (S3, S8).
By comparing (5) with (5) (S6), it is determined whether or not to perform the process while reducing the fluctuation time.

However, "the number of symbol fluctuations" is "the first predetermined number".
If the "specific symbol" is displayed again before reaching "" (S10: Yes), the "second predetermined number" is added to the remaining number where the "number of symbol changes" has not reached the "first predetermined number". Each of the added numbers is changed to a symbol change performed after the “specific symbol” is displayed again before the “number of symbol changes” reaches the “first predetermined number” (S10: S7 or S8 after passing through Yes). ) Is set to the “first predetermined number” (S1).
1).

Therefore, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment,
If the "specific symbol" is displayed again due to the symbol change before the number of times reaches the "first predetermined number" (S10: Ye
s) Each symbol change performed after the “specific symbol” is displayed again by the symbol change before the number of times reaches the “first predetermined number” (S10: S7 or S after passing Yes)
8) is repeated until the number of times reaches the number of additions set as the “first predetermined number” (S6: Y after passing through Yes in S10).
es), the fluctuation time is shortened (S7), and when the number of times exceeds the addition number set as the “first predetermined number” (S7).
10: Yes after passing Yes (S6: No), the change is performed without shortening the fluctuation time (S8).

If the "specific symbol" is repeatedly displayed before the "number of symbol fluctuations" reaches the "first predetermined number" (S10: Y after passing through Yes)
es) Since the number of additions which is regarded as the "first predetermined number" becomes larger than the allowable limit, the "first predetermined number" is limited by setting an upper limit (S12).

Here, if the "first predetermined number" exceeds the upper limit value "200" (S12: Yes), the upper limit value "200" is substituted for the "first predetermined number". (S13). Therefore, the case where the “specific symbol” is displayed again before the “number of symbol changes” reaches the “first predetermined number” is repeated (S10: Y after passing through Yes: S10: Y).
es) Even when the “first predetermined number” gradually increases, the process is performed while the “specific design” is displayed again after the “specific design” is displayed (S9: Yes) (S9: Yes). For each symbol variation, the “number of symbol variations” is “20”
For those exceeding "0", the fluctuation time reducing function does not operate.

The "number of symbol changes" is "the first predetermined number".
If the “specific symbol” is displayed again after reaching “No.” (S10: No), the “specific symbol” is changed to “the specific symbol” after the “number of symbol changes” reaches the “first symbol”. Is displayed again, each symbol change (S1
0: The first predetermined number for S7 or S8 after passing No) (S14).

Therefore, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment,
If the "specific symbol" is displayed again due to the symbol change whose number of times exceeds the "first predetermined number" (S10: No), the "specific symbol" is displayed by the symbol change whose number of times exceeds the "first predetermined number". Each symbol change (S
10: S7 or S8 after passing No), until the number of times reaches the “second predetermined number”, which is the “first predetermined number” (S6: Yes), reduce the fluctuation time. When the number of times exceeds the "second predetermined number", which is the "first predetermined number" (S6: No), the operation is performed without shortening the fluctuation time (S8).

That is, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment, if the "specific symbol" is displayed again before the "number of symbol changes" reaches the "first predetermined number" (S6: Ye
s) The number of symbols obtained by adding the "second predetermined number" to the remaining number of "symbol change times" not reaching the "first predetermined number", and the "symbol change times" reaches the "first predetermined number" The first predetermined number for each symbol variation (S10: S7 or S8 after passing through Yes), which is performed after the "specific symbol" is displayed again before (S11), and the "number of symbol variations"
Is allowed to carry over the benefit of the variable time reduction function for the remaining number that did not reach the "first predetermined number", so giving the player the impression that the benefit of the variable time reduction function was deprived. Can be prevented.

The "number of symbol fluctuations" is "the first predetermined number".
Is repeated again before reaching (S10: S10 after passing Yes: S10: Yes).
Yes), since the number of additions which is regarded as the "first predetermined number" becomes larger than the allowable limit, the "first predetermined number" is limited by setting an upper limit (S12), whereby the total number of prize balls is determined. Can be prevented from becoming extremely large.

The "number of symbol changes" is "the first predetermined number".
If the "specific symbol" is displayed again after reaching "" (S10: No), the "specific symbol" is changed to "the second predetermined number", and the "specific symbol" is changed after the "number of symbol changes" reaches the "first predetermined number". Are displayed after the symbol is displayed again, and each symbol change (S1
0: No. 1 for S7 or S8) after passing No
When the “specific symbol” is displayed again before the “number of symbol changes” reaches the “first predetermined number” (S10: Y after passing through Yes)
Even if “es) is not repeated, when the“ specific symbol ”is displayed (S2: Yes, S9: Yes), it is possible to always secure an opportunity to activate the fluctuation time reducing function.

It should be noted that the present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various changes can be made without departing from the gist of the present invention. For example, in the pachinko machine of the present embodiment,
When the same symbol is displayed on one of the three lines of the ordinary symbol display device 13 in a line, the ordinary symbol display device 13 is assumed to display the "specific symbol", but the symbol of the left symbol and the symbol of the right symbol are displayed. When the fluctuation stops, the same symbol is displayed at both ends of any one of the three lines (when the ordinary symbol display device 13 is in a so-called "reach" state), or is displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 13. 9 total
For example, when the individual symbols are displayed in a fixed pattern, the ordinary symbol display device 13 may display the “specific symbol”.

When the "specific symbol" is displayed on the ordinary symbol display device 13 (S2: Yes), the "number of symbol changes" is changed to the "first predetermined number" while the "specific symbol" is displayed again.
(S6: Yes), the time of the symbol change is reduced (S7), but not only the symbol change of the ordinary symbol display device 13 described above, but also the special symbol device 14 (FIG. 2).
The present invention can also be applied to the pattern fluctuation of the reference).

[0046]

According to the pachinko machine of the present invention, if the "specific symbol" is displayed again before the number of symbol changes reaches the first predetermined number, the number of symbol changes reaches the first predetermined number. The number of additions obtained by adding the second predetermined number to the remaining number that did not exist is the first number for each symbol change performed after the "specific symbol" is displayed again before the number of symbol changes reaches the first predetermined number. Since the predetermined number is set, and the number of symbol fluctuations that does not reach the first predetermined number is allowed to carry over the profit of the fluctuation time reduction function, the profit of the fluctuation time reduction function is given to the player. Can be prevented from giving the impression of being deprived.

Further, if the case where the "specific symbol" is displayed again before the number of symbol fluctuations reaches the first predetermined number is repeated, the added number which is the first predetermined number becomes larger than the allowable limit. For this reason, the first predetermined number is limited by setting an upper limit, thereby preventing a situation where the total number of prize balls becomes extremely large.

If the "specific symbol" is displayed again after the number of symbol changes reaches the first predetermined number, the second symbol is displayed.
The predetermined number is the first predetermined number for each symbol change performed after the "specific symbol" is displayed again after the number of symbol variations reaches the first predetermined number, and the number of symbol variations is the first. Even if the "specific symbol" is displayed again before reaching the predetermined number, if the "specific symbol" is displayed, it is always possible to secure an opportunity to activate the variable time reduction function. it can.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a flowchart of a variation time reducing function of a pachinko machine.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a game board of the pachinko machine.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram of a pachinko machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

 DESCRIPTION OF REFERENCE NUMERALS 10 Pachinko game board 11 Start winning port 12 Electric start winning port 13 Ordinary symbol display device 14 Special symbol display device 15 Movable winning device

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. The method according to claim 1, wherein the number of symbol changes after displaying the symbol in any one of the specific combinations reaches a first predetermined number.
In the pachinko machine for reducing the time of the symbol change, before the number of the symbol change reaches the first predetermined number,
When the symbol is displayed again in any one of the specific combinations, the number of additions obtained by adding the second predetermined number to the remaining number not reaching the first predetermined number is the first number for the symbol variation after the case. A pachinko machine characterized by a predetermined number. 2. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein an upper limit is provided for the first predetermined number. 3. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein after the number of the symbol fluctuations reaches the first predetermined number,
When the symbol is displayed again in any one of the specific combinations, the second predetermined number is a first predetermined number for a symbol change after the case.