JPH0810403A - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Purpose] Even on a pachinko machine that is difficult to win in the starting prize section,
An object is to provide a pachinko machine that can obtain a large number of balls. [Structure] When there is a prize in the start prize section, the variable display section 2
1 is activated to determine the hit state. Hit "77
In the case of 7 ", the display field 210b is further operated to display the number of times (the number of repetitions) that indicates how many more times the hit will occur continuously (so-called" renchan "). When determining the number of repetitions, the number of repetitions to the starting winning part is taken into consideration.If the frequency of winnings is high, the number of repetitions is made small, and if the frequency of winnings is low, the number of repetitions is made large.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention comprises a pachinko machine, and in particular, a variable display section which is started by winning a specific winning section.
The fluctuation display section has a specific state (for example, "777")
Then, the present invention relates to a pachinko machine having a mechanism for rapidly increasing the winning rate.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art At present, pachinko has become established as a national pastime in Japan. Especially among the general public,
Widely loved as familiar entertainment, its player base is widespread regardless of age or sex.

The outline of the pachinko machine and how to play will be described below with reference to FIG. FIG. 11 shows a so-called "digital pachi (digital pachinko)", which is one of the mainstream types at present.

The pachinko machine has a game board 2 in appearance,
It is mainly composed of a launching device 3 for sending out pachinko balls into the game board 2 and a storage section 4 for storing the pachinko balls.

The firing device 3 comprises a firing dial 3 and a ball flipping mechanism (not shown). When the player rotates the firing dial 3 by a desired angle, the launching device 3 automatically and one by one the balls placed in the storage section 4 with the strength according to the rotation angle. It will be fired.

The game board 2 is installed substantially vertically, and the guide rails 20a, 20 for guiding balls launched by the launching device 3 are installed in the board from the lower side to the upper left side.
b is provided. The area on the right side of the guide rails 20a, 20b is a portion where a substantial game is played with pachinko balls (hereinafter referred to as "game section"). At various places of the game section, there are provided a normal winning section 220, a variable winning section 221 ′, a starting winning section 222, and a special variable winning section 223, which are provided with a winning hole into which a pachinko ball is inserted (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as a generic name. And referred to as "winning unit 22"). When the pachinko balls that have fallen from above enter the winning holes of any of the winning portions 22, a predetermined number of pachinko balls for each winning portion 22 are paid out to the storage unit 4. In addition, on the back side of the game board, a winning ball collection mechanism communicating with the winning hole is provided. The collection of winning pachinko balls is performed by this.

A variable display section 2 in which a picture is displayed in the approximate center of the game board 2 and the display picture is appropriately changed
1 is installed. The easiness of winning of the special variable winning portion 223 changes according to the display state of the pattern on the variable display portion 21.

In the game section of the game board 2, obstacle nails 23 and windmills 24 for interfering with the movement of the pachinko balls are arranged at various places. The degree of inclination of these can be adjusted. This makes it possible to adjust the probability of winning a prize for each winning portion for each pachinko machine.

At the lower end of the game section, an out ball entrance 25
Is provided. All the pachinko balls that have not won any of the prize-winning units 22 enter here. Then, the pachinko balls that have entered the out ball entrance 25 are collected by an out ball collection mechanism (not shown).

A pachinko parlor store is provided with a pachinko ball management system for the entire store. The pachinko balls collected by the out-ball collecting mechanism or the winning-ball collecting mechanism are once returned to the pachinko ball management system, and then used again for paying out to the storage section 4 or for lending balls.

The storage section 4 comprises a prize ball discharge port 40, a launch ball plate 41, a prize ball discharge port 42, and a spare ball plate 43. The firing ball tray 41 is a part for accumulating balls to be supplied to the firing device 3. When the prize is won, the prize balls are paid out to the firing ball plate 41 through the prize ball outlet 40. When there are many prizes and the firing ball plate 41 is full, the ball payout path automatically changes, and the prize balls are paid out from the prize ball discharge port 42 to the spare ball plate 43. .

In addition to this, the pachinko machine is provided with an alarm and a decorative lamp. These are activated when the pachinko balls are being fired from the launching device 3, when the pachinko balls are won, and the like, to enhance the atmosphere of the game.

A game method using a pachinko machine will be described.

The player purchases a pachinko ball from a ball lending machine in advance and puts it in the launch ball plate 41 of the storage section 4. Then, when the firing dial 30 is rotated by a desired angle, the ball flipping mechanism 31 automatically fires the pachinko balls. The launched pachinko balls rise between the guide rails 20a and 20b,
Reach the top of the game section of the game board 2. And, it starts free fall from here. During this fall, the pachinko ball hits the obstacle nail 23 or the like and changes its course irregularly. On the way, if you win the winning part 22, according to the rules described above,
The prize pachinko balls are paid out to the launching disc 41 or the spare disc 43 of the storage unit 4. On the other hand, the pachinko balls that have not won the prize are collected through the out ball entrance 25.

This is the end of the explanation of the outline of the pachinko machine and game method.

In such a pachinko machine, a game is enjoyed for the purpose of how many pachinko balls can be acquired. And, this substantially depends on whether or not the jackpot can be achieved. Therefore, the player determines whether or not the obstacle nail 23 or the like is in a state where it is easy to win the starting winning portion 22 for each individual pachinko machine, and also shoots a pachinko ball according to the state of the obstacle nail 23. By adjusting the strength of, you will be able to exert your own skills. Also, by collecting various types of information from pachinko-related magazines (for example, details of jackpot status etc.), we know the models that can obtain a larger amount of pachinko balls, and select such models to play games. It was

[0017]

One of the reasons why such a pachinko machine has been widely accepted is that the playing method is basically that a pachinko ball is repelled and put into the winning portion 22 of the game board 2. It is simple and easy to understand.
The reason why it is widely accepted is that it is simple and easy to understand, but on the contrary,
There is a problem that the player tends to get tired of it.

Another reason for the widespread acceptance of pachinko is its gambling nature. Various kinds of prizes are prepared in the pachinko parlor, and the player can exchange the acquired balls for any prize according to the number of balls.
In the vicinity of a pachinko parlor, there is usually an exchange place for exchanging the prize for cash.
It was a gambling purpose for cash.

In the past, in the pachinko industry, various companies have developed various types of pachinko machines with the same basic configuration as described above, by focusing on their wisdom so as not to get tired of players. However, because of the above-mentioned gambling characteristics, the interest of the player tends to concentrate on the winning rate and the number of balls (amount of money) that can be acquired, so in developing a new model, it is biased only to improve the gambling characteristic. Tended to. The above-mentioned "digital pachi" type pachinko machine has also been developed from such a point of view (Note: the pachinko machines until the introduction of digital pachinko machines are the winning parts, and the above-mentioned normal winning parts 220 , A simpler one with only the variable winning portion 221).

However, from the viewpoint of pachinko as "healthy entertainment" for the general public, there is a problem in enhancing the gambling property and fueling gambling too much. Therefore, there is a case where the probability of a jackpot state is limited. For example, at present in Japan, the probability of a jackpot is regulated to 1/230 or less. However, with the pachinko machines currently on the market, the probability of a big hit has already reached the limit value, and there is a feeling that the gambling has been pursued to the end.

Further, although the pachinko machines that have been developed so far have improved gambling, the display pattern when the variable display section 21 is stopped is one that the pachinko machine side unilaterally determines. Met. Therefore, in some cases, the player monotonously flips the ball and looks at his or her own gaming state with a third-party sense.
This has been one of the reasons why players tend to get tired of it.

Since the advent of the above-mentioned digital pachinko machine, the design of the pachinko machine is generally uniform except that the pattern of the game board 2 and the arrangement of the winning portions 22 are slightly different. Has become. For example, the fact that a digital variable display section 21 for displaying three digits is provided in the center of the game board 2 is common to almost all models. The design of the game board 2 and the variable display section 21 is a large element for attracting the player, and therefore,
There is no characteristic point that strongly appeals to players, and that it is not sufficiently differentiated from other companies in terms of design,
It was a big problem for manufacturers of pachinko machines.
There is also a problem that it is difficult for the player to find a desired model.

Under the circumstances as described above, in the pachinko industry, new model development is now required from a new viewpoint different from the past. The present inventor, considering such problems, as a result of examining the future direction of the pachinko machine from various angles, as a result, if the player can have a sense of participation in the game, gambling It was discovered that the player can be entertained sufficiently without resorting to. In other words, it was concluded that a pachinko machine that allows players to play with a sense of participation is what the future pachinko machine should be. Also,
On the other hand, in consideration of the ideal state of pachinko as a healthy gambling, in order to prevent excessive professionalization of the player, a pachinko device that does not make too much difference in the outcome depending on the skill of the player Came to the conclusion that it was necessary. Furthermore, it was concluded that it is necessary to propose a more innovative design that is not on the extension of the past. The present invention has been made from such a viewpoint.

An object of the present invention is to provide a pachinko machine that allows the player to play with a sense of participation.

The present invention substantially enhances the gambling property by allowing the player himself to influence (or give rise to, a feeling that he has an influence) on the whereabouts of the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko machine that allows a player to play with an unprecedented sense of participation.

It is an object of the present invention to provide a pachinko machine with a novel design that has never been seen before.

[0027]

The present invention has been made to achieve the above object, and a first aspect thereof is as follows.
It has a starting winning part that accepts winnings for pachinko balls, a special variation winning part that is configured to change the ease of winning a pachinko ball, and multiple types of patterns prepared in advance Accompanying with a display area in which any one of the above-mentioned symbols is sequentially displayed, the variation of the above-mentioned symbols is started upon the winning of a pachinko ball to the starting winning part, and after varying by an unspecified amount. , When the variation display section in which the variation is stopped and the pachinko ball is won in the starting winning section, the winning state is determined which has a certain correspondence with the ease of winning the special variation winning section. When the winning determination means determines that the first winning prize (hereinafter referred to as "initial winning prize") to the starting winning part is hit, the predetermined time limit from the initial winning prize. Within Repetition number deciding means for deciding the number of times (hereinafter, referred to as "repetition number") to generate a hit to the hit deciding means, and frequency detection for obtaining a frequency parameter reflecting the winning frequency to the starting winning part in a certain past range Means, when the winning determination means determines to win, the control means for changing the easiness of winning of the special variable winning portion, and the winning determination means are the time limit after the initial winning. In the above, the number of repetitions is forcibly decided at a certain timing determined by using the number of repetitions, and the number-of-repetitions determining means is a predetermined range of the number of times that can be determined as the number of repetitions. (Hereinafter referred to as "repeating range"), the repetitive range is changed according to the frequency parameter obtained by the frequency detecting means. If, pachinko apparatus is provided, wherein.

As a second aspect of the present invention, a starting winning portion for receiving a prize for a pachinko ball, a special variation winning portion configured to change the ease of winning a pachinko ball, and a plurality of types prepared in advance And a display area in which any one of the above-mentioned patterns is sequentially displayed according to the fluctuation, and the fluctuation of the above-mentioned pattern is triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball to the starting winning part. If a pachinko ball is won in the starting prize section and the fluctuation display section where the fluctuation is stopped after a certain amount of fluctuation is started, the special fluctuation prize section will be awarded. A winning determination means for determining a winning condition having a certain correspondence with ease, and a first winning prize (hereinafter referred to as "initial winning prize") to the starting winning part.
In contrast, when the hit determining means determines to win, the number of times the hit determining means tries to generate a hit within a predetermined time limit from the initial winning (hereinafter, "the number of repetitions"). The number of repetitions determining means, a frequency detecting means for obtaining a frequency parameter that reflects the winning frequency to the starting winning portion in a certain range in the past, and the hit determining means when the hit is determined. The control means for changing the easiness of winning of the special variable winning portion and the hit determining means are forced to operate at a timing determined using the number of repetitions within the time limit after the initial winning. The number of repetitions determining means determines the number of repetitions according to the frequency parameter obtained by the frequency detecting means. For each can be determined value as it is to change the probability is determined as the number of repetitions, pachinko apparatus is provided, wherein.

In the first and second aspects, the winning determination means determines the number of winnings to the starting winning part after the winning is the last time for winning the starting winning part within the time limit. Threshold value (N
₀ ) It may be forcibly awarded if it becomes the above.

[0030]

(Equation 3)

It is preferable to have a repetition number display section for displaying the repetition number. The variable display section may also serve as the above-mentioned repetition number display section. Further, it is preferable that the variation display section displays the number of repetitions after the variation of the pattern triggered by the winning of the start winning section is stopped.

The number-of-repetitions determining means determines again the first winning award to the starting winning award portion after the lapse of the time limit.
It is preferable that it is handled as the above-mentioned initial winning.

As a third aspect of the present invention, a starting winning portion for receiving a prize for a pachinko ball, a special variation winning portion configured to change the ease of winning a pachinko ball, and a plurality of types prepared in advance And a display area in which any one of the above-mentioned patterns is sequentially displayed according to the fluctuation, and the fluctuation of the above-mentioned pattern is triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball to the starting winning part. If a pachinko ball is won in the starting prize section and the fluctuation display section where the fluctuation is stopped after a certain amount of fluctuation is started, the special fluctuation prize section will be awarded. A winning determination means for determining a winning condition having a certain correspondence with ease, and a first winning prize (hereinafter referred to as "initial winning prize") to the starting winning part.
In contrast, when the hit determining means determines to win, the number of times the hit determining means attempts to hit within the predetermined time limit from the initial winning (hereinafter referred to as "repetition number"). (Hereinafter referred to as “candidate value”) candidate determining means, frequency detecting means for obtaining a frequency parameter that reflects the winning frequency to the starting winning part in a certain range in the past, and the above candidate by the player. Instructing means for accepting the selection of whether to accept a value,
According to the selection, setting means for setting any one of the candidate values as the number of repetitions, and when the hit determining means decides to hit, the ease of winning of the special variation winning part is determined. Changing the control means, the hit determining means is for determining to forcibly hit at a certain timing determined using the number of repetitions, the candidate determining means, as the candidate value A pachinko machine having a predetermined range of decidable times (hereinafter referred to as "candidate value range"), and changing the candidate value range in accordance with the frequency parameter obtained by the frequency detecting means. Will be provided.

As a fourth aspect of the present invention, a starting winning portion for receiving a prize for a pachinko ball, a special variation winning portion configured to change the ease of winning a pachinko ball, and a plurality of types prepared in advance And a display area in which any one of the above-mentioned patterns is sequentially displayed according to the fluctuation, and the fluctuation of the above-mentioned pattern is triggered by the winning of a pachinko ball to the starting winning part. If a pachinko ball is won in the starting prize section and the fluctuation display section where the fluctuation is stopped after a certain amount of fluctuation is started, the special fluctuation prize section will be awarded. A winning determination means for determining a winning condition having a certain correspondence with ease, and a first winning prize (hereinafter referred to as "initial winning prize") to the starting winning part.
In contrast, when the hit determining means determines to win, the number of times the hit determining means attempts to hit within the predetermined time limit from the initial winning (hereinafter referred to as "repetition number"). (Hereinafter referred to as “candidate value”) candidate determining means, frequency detecting means for obtaining a frequency parameter that reflects the winning frequency to the starting winning part in a certain range in the past, and the above candidate by the player. Instructing means for accepting the selection of whether to accept a value,
According to the selection, setting means for setting any one of the candidate values as the number of repetitions, and when the hit determining means decides to hit, the ease of winning of the special variation winning part is determined. Changing the control means, the hit determining means is for determining to forcibly hit at a certain timing determined using the number of repetitions, the candidate determining means, the frequency detecting means There is provided a pachinko machine characterized in that the probability of being determined as a candidate value for each of the values that can be determined as the candidate value is changed according to the obtained frequency parameter.

In the third and fourth aspects, a candidate value display section for displaying the candidate value is further provided, and the setting means allows the player to select the candidate value displayed on the candidate value display section. In the case of "no", it is preferable that the candidate value displayed on the candidate value display section is changed to another candidate value.

The setting means has a predetermined limit number of times, and when the change reaches the limit number of times, the candidate value finally displayed on the candidate value display section is set as the number of repetitions. It is preferable that

It is preferable that the variable display section also serves as the candidate value display section.

It is preferable that the variable display section displays the candidate value after the variation of the pattern triggered by the winning of the start winning section is stopped.

The hit determining means further comprises means for counting the number of winnings (M) to the starting winning portion in a certain period (Tx) in the past, and the hit determining means is for the starting winning within the time limit. The number of winnings to the above-mentioned starting winning portion after winning the prize last time is determined based on the following expression 4 (N ₀ ).
In the case of the above, it is preferable to forcibly win.

[0040]

[Equation 4]

It is preferable that the candidate determining means treats the first winning award in the starting winning award section after the lapse of the time limit as the initial award again.

[0042]

The operation of the first and second modes will be described.

The winning determination means determines the winning state when a prize is awarded to the starting winning part. On the other hand, the number-of-repetitions determining means determines the frequency parameter (for example,
(The total number of prizes awarded to the starting prizes within a certain range in the past)
Change the repeat range according to. Alternatively, the probability is changed for each value that can be the number of repetitions and the like.

The winning in the starting winning part is the initial winning (that is,
If it is the first prize to be awarded to the starting winning part after the lapse of the time limit) and the hit determining means has decided to hit, the repeat number determining means, within the repeat range at that time (or at that time). Number of iterations).

The determined repeat count is displayed on the repeat count display section. When the variation display section also serves as the repetition number display section, the variation display section displays the number of repetitions after the variation of the pattern triggered by the winning of the start winning section is stopped.

Within the time limit after the initial winning, the hit determining means forcibly makes the hit state hit at a certain timing (for example, the timing determined by the equation 3).

The control means changes the easiness of winning of the special variable winning portion in accordance with the hit state thus determined.

The operation of the third and fourth aspects will be described.

The winning determination means determines the winning condition when the start winning portion is won. On the other hand, the candidate determination means changes the repetition range according to the frequency parameter obtained by the frequency detection means (for example, the total number of winnings to the starting winning part in a certain range in the past). Alternatively, the probability is changed for each value that can be the number of repetitions and the like.

The winning in the starting winning part is the initial winning (that is,
If it is the first start winning award after the lapse of the time limit) and the hit determining means determines to win, the candidate determining means is set within the candidate value range (or
(The probability distribution at that time) determines the candidate value.

The determined candidate value is displayed on the candidate value display section. When the variation display section also serves as the candidate value display section, the variation display section displays the candidate value after the variation of the pattern triggered by the winning of the start winning section is stopped. In this state, when the instructing means accepts the selection of "possible" of the candidate values, the determining means sets the candidate value displayed at that time as the number of repetitions. On the other hand, in the case of "no", the candidate value displayed on the candidate value display unit is changed to another candidate value. When the change reaches the limit number of times, the determining unit sets the finally displayed candidate value as the number of repetitions.

Within the time limit after the initial winning, the winning determination means forcibly determines the winning state to be a winning at a certain timing (for example, the timing determined by the above-mentioned equation 4).

The control means changes the easiness of winning of the special variable winning portion in accordance with the hit state thus determined.

[0054]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

The appearance of the pachinko machine of this embodiment is shown in FIG.

The pachinko machine 1 has a game board 2 in appearance.
And a launching device 3 for sending a pachinko ball into the game board 2.
The storage unit 4 for storing the pachinko balls and the chance button 5 are mainly configured.

The firing device 3 comprises a firing dial 30 and a ball flipping mechanism 31 (see FIG. 3). When the player rotates the firing dial 3 by a desired angle, the launching device 3 automatically moves the balls placed in the storage section 4 one by one at a strength corresponding to the rotation angle, automatically. It will be fired.

The game board 2 is installed substantially vertically. Guide rails 20a, 2 for guiding balls fired by the firing device 3 from the lower side to the upper left side on the game board 2.
0b is provided. An area surrounded by the guide rails 20b and on the right side of the guide rails 20a is a portion where a substantial game is played with pachinko balls (hereinafter referred to as "gaming section"). Each place of the game section is provided with a prize hole into which a pachinko ball enters, a normal prize section 220, a variable prize section 221, a start prize section 222, a special variable prize section 2
23 are provided (hereinafter, these are collectively referred to as "winning unit 22"). When the pachinko balls that have fallen from above enter the prize holes of any of the prize winning units 22, the number of pachinko balls determined for each prize winning unit 22 is paid out to the storage unit 4.

In the normal winning part 220, a predetermined number of pachinko balls (generally 1
It will be paid out. The normal winning portion 220 is formed in a pocket shape having an opening area substantially equivalent to one pachinko ball on the upper side. The normal winning portion 220 can be won only through the opening. This opening size is fixed, and the ease of winning will not change.
In addition, a plurality of the normal winning portions 220 are provided.

The variable winning portion 221 can take two different forms, that is, a difficult winning state and an easy winning state, and the state changes as appropriate. In FIG. 1, the variable winning portion 221 (l) on the left side is in a state where it is difficult to win a prize. The ease of winning in this state is based on the above-mentioned normal winning part 2
It is almost equal to 20. On the other hand, the variable winning part 221 (r) on the right side is in a state where it is easy to win the prize. In this state, the left and right wall portions of the variable winning portion 221 are pivoted around the shaft provided at the lower end of the variable winning portion 221 to open outward, so that the "wing" is opened. And
The pachinko balls that reach this "wing" are
It is guided to a winning hole provided in the variable winning portion 221. That is, it is easy to win the prize by the length of the wing. In this embodiment, the form is changed every time one pachinko ball wins. The change of the form is made mechanically by the force received from the winning pachinko ball. It should be noted that, similar to the normal winning portion 220, a predetermined number of pachinko balls are paid out every time one of the pachinko balls is won.

The start winning portion 222 has a function as a start switch of the variable display portion 21 which will be described later, and when a pachinko ball is won in the start winning portion 222, the variable display portion 21 is started by this. . The basic configuration other than this is the same as that of the normal winning portion 220. In this embodiment, the starting winning portions 222 are provided one on each of the middle and left sides of the game portion.

The special variation winning portion 223 is installed at a position slightly lower than the center of the game portion 2. Special variation prize section 223
Has an opening 2232 (see FIG. 2) for receiving a pachinko ball, which is extremely larger than the other winning portions. In addition, the special variation winning portion 223 has an opening 22
A lid 2231 that can be opened and closed for closing 32 is provided. As shown in FIG. 2, the lid 2231 is rotatably supported at its lower end by a shaft 2233.
Since the lid 2231 in the open state is in a state of projecting to the front side of the board surface of the game board 2, it acts so as to capture a pachinko ball and take it into the opening 2232. on the other hand,
The lid 2231 in the closed state has almost the same height as the board surface of the game board 2 and does not affect the pachinko balls falling on the board surface of the game board 2. In the figure,
The state in which the lid 2231 is closed is shown by a dotted line. The lid 2231 of the special variable winning portion 223 is normally closed, and a pachinko ball cannot win even if it reaches the position of the variable winning portion 2223. However, once the lid 2231 is opened, the winning rate is extremely high because the opening 2232 is large. The special variation winning portion 223 is configured to open for a predetermined timing, period, and number of times only in the case of a hit described later. As will be described later, in this embodiment, the hit state is set in two stages (hit and miss).

The special variable winning portion 223 is adapted to be closed when a predetermined number of prizes are won even before the period thus determined elapses. .

On the back side of the game board, each winning portion 22
A winning ball collection mechanism is provided in communication with the winning hole, and the winning pachinko balls are collected by this mechanism.

On the lower side of the game board 2, a variable display section 21 is installed. The variable display section 21 is configured by using a liquid crystal display plate, and on the display screen thereof, a pattern display area (display window) 210a, 210b, 21 in which only one pattern is displayed.
0c (hereinafter, the pattern display areas 210a, 210b, 210
“C is generically referred to as“ display area 210 ”) is provided by an image. Then, in each display area 210, a plurality of previously prepared patterns (in the present embodiment,
Any one of the numbers 1 to 9) is appropriately variably displayed. The variation of the design is performed such that the design smoothly moves in the vertical direction, like a slot machine. The pattern can be changed visually in three display areas simultaneously or in only one display area (Note: in this case, the patterns displayed in the remaining two display areas are static. It is also possible to maintain the state). The variation of the pattern is started upon the winning of the starting winning part 222, and is stopped after the movement by an unspecified amount. Driving of the variable display section 21 is performed by the variable display section drive section 21.
00 (see FIG. 3).

In addition to this, in the game part of the game board 2, obstacle nails 23 and windmills 24 for preventing the movement of the pachinko balls are arranged at various places. In particular, in the present embodiment, since the variable display portion 21 is arranged on the lower side of the game portion, the center portion of the game portion (note:
The variable display portion is arranged in this portion, and it is difficult to provide the obstacle nails). Therefore, the arrangement of the obstacle nails can be made such that a more varied movement can be given to the pachinko balls. The arrangement of the obstacle nails shown in FIG.
It goes without saying that this is merely an example and the specific arrangement is not limited to this.

At the lower end of the game section, an out ball entrance 25
Is provided, and all the pachinko balls that have not won any of the prize winning units 22 enter here. Then, the pachinko balls that have entered the out ball entrance 25 are collected by an out ball collection mechanism (not shown). Note that the pachinko balls collected by the out-ball collecting mechanism or the winning-ball collecting mechanism are once returned to the pachinko ball management system provided in the entire store, and then again paid out to the storage unit 4 or the balls are collected. Used for lending.

The storage section 4 includes a prize ball discharge port 40, a launch ball plate 41, a prize ball discharge port 42, a spare ball plate 43 and the like. The firing ball tray 41 is a part for accumulating balls to be supplied to the firing device 3. The payout to the pachinko balls in the case of winning the prize is performed to the firing ball plate 41 through the prize ball discharge port 40. When there are many prizes and the firing ball plate 41 is full, the payout path for the pachinko balls automatically changes, and the payout is made to the spare ball plate 43 through the prize ball discharge port 42.

In addition to this, the pachinko machine is provided with an alarm for producing a sound effect and a decorative lamp. These are when firing a pachinko ball from the launcher 3,
The pachinko ball is activated when a prize is won, etc., to enhance the atmosphere of the game.

The chance button 5 is for the player to input an instruction for re-determining the number of times (repetition number) of repeatedly executing the hitting process described later. The meaning of the hit processing and the number of repetitions will be described later. In this embodiment, the chance button 5 includes a micro switch. The chance button 5 is configured to output a signal indicating that it has been operated to the control unit 6 every time the operation button 5 is operated.

Next, the control configuration of the pachinko machine will be described.
This will be described with reference to FIG.

The control operation of the pachinko machine is as follows: the dial angle detection sensor 32, the prize detection sensor 70, the pattern detection sensor 71, the variation display section driving section 2100 for driving the variation display section 21, and the special variation winning section 23. Special variation winning part drive part 2230 for opening and closing, a payout mechanism 80 for paying out pachinko balls, a decoration control part 2600 for controlling the decoration part 26 that emits a decorative light or a sound effect, and a chance button 5. And a control unit 6 that integrally controls the entire pachinko machine.

The dial angle detection sensor 32 is for detecting the rotation angle of the firing dial 30. The detection result of the sensor 32 is output to the control unit 6 to determine the strength with which a pachinko ball is played. The determined strength is
Output from the control unit 6 to the beating mechanism 31, and the beating mechanism 3
According to this, 1 is playing a pachinko ball.

The winning detection sensor 70 is for detecting the winning of a pachinko ball to the winning section 22 and notifying the control section 6. The winning detection sensor 70 is provided for each of the winning units 220, 221, 222, 223, and the input to the control unit 6 is also performed independently. Therefore, the control unit 6 determines which winning unit (220, 221, 222, 2)
It is possible to determine whether or not it is a winning in 23).

The chance button 5 is as described above.

The control section 6 is for centralized control of the above sections. The control unit 6 of the present embodiment determines the winning state (that is, whether or not to perform the hitting process), determines the number of times the hitting process is repeated (hereinafter referred to as "repetition number"), and displays a pattern according to the hitting state. It is provided with a function of determining, a hit process, a deviating process, and the like. In the present embodiment, the control section 6 is configured to include an electric circuit such as a microcomputer and a memory, and various programs stored in the memory. A part of the functional blocks of the control unit 6 is shown in FIG.
An example of various data stored in the memory is shown in FIG. However, what is shown in FIG. 4 is a part of the part related to the process when there is a prize in the starting winning part 222, and the functional parts related to other processes are omitted.

Whether or not it is a hit is determined by
The hit determination means 60 performs. The hit determination means 60 is 1
It is equipped with a counter function that circulates and counts the values of ~ 230. Then, if the value when the counter is stopped is 1, it hits, and if it is 2 to 229, it is out of alignment.

The repetition number determining means 61 determines the repetition number. The repetition number determining means 61 has 1 to 6
A first counter 610 that circulates and counts the numerical value of
A second counter 61 that circulates and counts the numerical values of 4 to 9
2 and. Then, the first counter 610
(Alternatively, the value when the second counter 612 is stopped is stored as a candidate value for the number of repetitions. The repetition number determining means 61 performs the same process of determining the candidate value as the same counter 610.
Repeat (or counter 612) twice, 1
The value of the second time is r1, and the value of the second time is r2. An instruction from the player which one of r1 and r2 is used as the number of repetitions (operation state of the chance button 5)
Depends on

First counter 610 and second counter 612
Which of these is used is determined according to the winning frequency (number of times) to the starting winning part 222 in the past fixed period (in this embodiment, one hour). The second counter 612 is used when the winning frequency is low, and the first counter 610 is used when the winning frequency is high. That is, in the case where the player (that is, a beginner) who cannot frequently win the start winning part 222 or the pachinko machine which is adjusted so that it is difficult to win the starting winning part 222, once the winning state is achieved. , The number of repetitions is large, and the number of balls that can be acquired is increasing. The process of determining which of the first counter 610 and the second counter 612 is used will be described later with reference to FIG. 7.

Incidentally, the repetition number determining means 61 has a function of performing the display processing of the picture according to the determination of the repetition number.

The display pattern of is determined by the pattern determining means 62.
Is going. The pattern determining means 61 has a counter function of cyclically counting the numerical values 1 to 727. Then, when the hit determining means 60 determines that the hit is out, the counter is stopped and the pattern table P is set.
At T1 (see FIG. 5), it is determined that the pattern associated with the value at that time is the display pattern. When the hit determining means 60 determines to make a hit, it decides to display the hit pattern “777” stored in the pattern table PT2 (see FIG. 5).

The hit / miss processing is performed by the hit / miss processing means 63. One hit process,
This is a process of opening the special variation winning part 223 a predetermined number of times for a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 16 times for 10 seconds each).
The information regarding the time and the number of times is previously provided in the hit / miss processing unit 63. Hit / off processing means 63
Is also equipped with a function of performing a display process of a picture or the like associated with a hit process.

The T _L timer 64 and the T _A timer 65 are for counting time. The T _L timer 64 is for counting a time limit of 30 minutes described later.

The role of the T _A timer 65 will be explained in the operation description.

The data stored in the memory of the control unit 6 is shown in FIG.

In FIG. 5, R is the number of repetitions, r1, r2
Is a candidate value for the number of repetitions R. T _i is an average of winning (time) intervals to the starting winning portion 222 in the past fixed period T _x (10 minutes in this embodiment). T _p is 1
It is a value obtained by dividing 800 seconds by the number of repetitions R (that is, the time interval between the hit processing and the hit processing in the case where the hit processing is performed R times at equal intervals in 30 minutes). The threshold value N ₀ is
It is a value obtained by dividing T _p by T _i . If the threshold value N ₀ is defined more directly, the following expression 5 is obtained.

[0087]

(Equation 5)

In other words, if the winning state is forcibly made once every N ₀ times of winning in the starting winning portion 222, it is possible to create R winning states at approximately equal intervals in 30 minutes.

The picture table PT1 stores the display information of the picture corresponding to the deviation. On the table,
The pattern display information PT11 is stored in association with the counter value PT10 of the counter included in the pattern determining means 62.

The picture table PT2 shows the picture "7"
The display information of "77" is stored.

The picture table PT3 is used to display the picture display information PT to be displayed on the variable display section 21 when the number of repetitions is determined.
31 is stored in association with the counter value PT30 of the counter included in the repetition number determining means 61.

Q _{(1) to} Q ₍₆₎ and Qa are used to determine which of the first counter 610 and the second counter 612 is used when determining the number of repetitions. is there. The number of frequencies Q _{(1) to} Q ₍₆₎ is the number M of winnings to the starting winning part 222 for a certain past period (or number of times).
Is being saved and is being updated in sequence. The sum of Q _{(1) to} Q ₍₆₎ is stored in Qa.

Other meanings and roles of K, S, etc. will be described later in the operation description.

The variable display section drive section 2100 shown in FIG.
The special variation winning part drive unit 2230, the payout mechanism 80, and the decoration control unit 2600 operate according to an instruction from the control unit 6.

The "variable display section" in the claims corresponds to the variable display section 21 and the variable display section drive section 2100 in this embodiment. ”
The "hit determining means" corresponds to the control unit 6 (particularly, the hit determining means 60). The "time limit" corresponds to the above-mentioned 30 minutes (1800 seconds) in the present embodiment. The “candidate value” is r in this embodiment.
1 and r2. The “instructing means” is configured to include the chance button 5. The "repetition number display section" and "candidate value display section" correspond to the variable display section 21 (particularly, the display area 210b) in the present embodiment. The “setting means” means the control unit 6 (in particular,
It corresponds to the repetition number determining means 61). The “control means” corresponds to the control unit 6 (particularly, the pattern determining means 62, the hit / miss processing means 63). The "limit number of times" corresponds to the case of being set to one in this embodiment. “Frequency detecting means” corresponds to a sensor for detecting the winning of the start winning portion 222, the control portion 6 (particularly, the repetition number determining means 61) and the like. The "candidate range" referred to in the claims is, in the present embodiment,
1 to 6 for the first counter 610, the second counter 6
This corresponds to the range of 4 to 9 for 12. The “repeating range” corresponds to a range of 1 to 6 for the first counter 610 and 4 to 9 for the second counter 612 in the case where the change of the candidate value is not accepted.

However, the correspondence relationship described here is not strict. If the above functions are realized as a whole,
The division of roles is not limited in any way.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine of this embodiment will be described.
This will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

During operation, the control section 6 controls the winning detection sensor 70.
The presence or absence of winning a prize is monitored by checking the output state of (step 600). If there is no winning, it is judged whether or not the count value of the _TL timer 64 exceeds 1800 seconds (step 601). If not exceeded, the process directly returns to step 600. On the contrary, if it exceeds, 0 is substituted for the variable K (step 602), and then the process returns to step 600. It should be noted that the variable K is the same as the processing in steps 607 to 619, and steps 620 to 6
It is used to determine which of the 25 processes should be performed.

In step 600, if there is a prize, the type of the winning part that has won the prize is determined (step 603), and processing according to that type is performed.

Regular prize section 220 or variable prize section 2
In the case of 21, the special variation winning unit 223 is won, the control unit 6 instructs the decoration control unit 2600 to generate a sound effect or the like. In addition, the payout mechanism drive 80
Is instructed to pay out a predetermined number of pachinko balls for each prize type (step 6).
04). In response to this, the decoration control unit 2600 causes the decoration unit 2600 to
6 to generate a sound effect. In addition, the payout mechanism 80
Pays out the pachinko balls to the launching bowl 41 or the spare bowl 43 of the storage section 4. The payout mechanism 80 includes the control unit 6
It is equipped with a memory for storing the number of times of the instruction from, so that it is possible to deal with the case where the winning is consecutive.

Similarly, in the case of winning the start winning portion 222, the control portion 6 also issues an instruction to generate a sound effect and the like, and outputs an instruction to pay out pachinko balls (step 6).
05).

Further, the control unit 6 determines whether K = 0 (step 606) and performs different processing depending on the result. If K = 0, step 607
The process of step 620 is performed. That is, the hit determination means 60 determines the hit state (step 60
7), in the case of the deviation, the pattern determining means 62
The outlying pattern to be displayed on the variable display unit 21 is determined using the pattern table PT1. After that, the hit / miss processing unit 63 starts the change of the display of the change display unit 21 via the change display unit driving unit 2100 and changes the display amount by an unspecified certain amount, and then the pattern determining unit 62 determines. The design is displayed (step 608). After this, step 60
Return to 0.

When it is determined in step 607 that the winning is determined, the repetition number determining means 61 uses the first counter 610 (or the second counter 612) to determine r1 and r2, and stores them in the memory. It is stored inside (step 609). Which of the first counter 610 and the second counter 612 is to be used is determined in advance by the processing of steps 706 to 713 of FIG. 7 described later. In the following description, in step 609, the first counter 610 is used,
The description will be made assuming that r1 = 3 and r2 = 5 are determined.

The number-of-repetitions determining means 61 starts the fluctuation of the display of the fluctuation display section 21 through the fluctuation display section drive section 2100, and after changing the quantity by an unspecified certain amount, it is stored in the picture table PT2. The pattern "777" around you
It is displayed on the variation display unit 21 (step 610, FIG. 8).
(See (a)). Further, thereafter, the pattern determining means 62
The picture associated with r1 is read out from the picture table PT3. Then, the repetition number determining means 61 starts changing the display of the display area 210b of the changing display section 21 via the changing display section driving section 2100, and after changing it by an unspecified amount, the pattern determining means 62. The design determined by is displayed (step 610). As described above, since it is assumed here that r1 = 3, the pattern on the variable display unit 21 is “737” as shown in FIG. 8B.
It is said.

After that, the repetition number determining means 61 monitors whether or not there is an input from the chance button 5 within a fixed time (step 612). If there is an input from the chance button 5, the display area 210b is started to change again to display the pattern associated with r2. Here, since it is assumed that r2 = 5, the pattern on the variable display portion 21 is set to "757" (see FIG. 8C). After that, the repetition number determining means 61 sets the value of r2 (here, 5) as the repetition number R (step 614).

In step 612, if the chance button 5 is not input (in other words, if there is a passive selection by not operating the chance button 5), the candidate value r1 is approved ("OK"). It is assumed that the selection of
The value of 1 (here, 3) is set as the number of repetitions R (step 615).

That is, if r1 is dissatisfied, the player can change the number of repetitions to r2 by operating the chance button 5 (active selection by operating the chance button 5). it can. Strictly speaking, this does not redetermine the number of iterations (r
2 has already been decided), but it appears to the player that the number of repetitions is being re-determined by operating the chance button 5, and has the same meaning as that.

After step 614 or step 615, the hit / loss processing means 63 finds T _p (= time limit / R) (step 616). Further, N ₀ (= T _p / T _i ) is calculated using the obtained T _p and the separately obtained T _i (Note: to be described later with reference to FIG. 7) (step 617). T _i is a time interval at which a winning in the starting winning portion 222 occurs. In addition, in the present embodiment, the time limit is set to 1800 seconds, that is, 30 minutes, but it is not limited to this. Further, as will be described later, in the present embodiment, the Ti is kept for a certain period T _x (10 in the present embodiment).
It is calculated as an average value for each minute). On the other hand, T _P is a time interval in the case of making R hits at equal intervals within the time limit (1800 seconds in this case). Therefore, if the number N of winnings to the starting winning portion 222 after the previous winning is equal to or more than the threshold value N ₀ , the winning state is forcibly made into a winning state, in principle,
It should be possible to generate R hits at equal intervals within the time limit.

Then, the hit / miss processing means 63
Make the hit process. That is, a command is output to the special variation winning portion drive section 2230 via the special variation winning section drive section 2230 to operate the lid 2231 of the special variation winning section 223. As a result, the special variation winning portion 223 is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times, and the winning rate during this period is dramatically improved (step 618). After the hit process is completed, the T _L timer 64 initializes the count value (= 0), and then starts counting time (step 619).
Then, the hit / miss processing unit 63 substitutes 1 into K (step 620) and returns to step 600.

When K = 0 is not set in step 606, that is, when K = 1 is set in step 620 and before 1800 seconds have elapsed, the start winning part 2
If 22 is won, the process proceeds to step 621.

In step 621, the winning determination means 60 determines whether or not the number N of winnings to the starting winning part 222 has reached N ₀ or more since the winning process in step 625 was performed last time. As a result, when it is smaller than N ₀ , the hit determination means 60 adds 1 to N (step 622). Then, the hit / disappearance processing means 63 performs the disengagement processing (step 623). The contents of the detachment process are the same as in step 608. After the detachment process, the process returns to step 600.

At step 621, the number of winnings N is
When it is equal to or more than N _{0, the} hit determining means 60
Decides to force a win. In accordance with this, the picture designating means 62 causes the variable display section 21 to display "777" (step 624). After that, the hit / miss processing unit 63 activates the special variation winning portion 223 to execute the hit processing (step 625). After the hit process is completed, the hit decision means 60 initializes N (= 0) and returns to step 600.

While the pachinko machine is powered on,
The control unit 6 continues to execute the processing shown in the flowchart.

Although not shown in the flow chart of FIG. 6, the start winning 222 is performed while the variation display section 21 is operating.
Even if there is a prize in the section, the fact (number of times) of the prize is held in the memory in the control section 6, and the operation of the variable display section 21 is guaranteed. Even when there is a winning in another winning part 22, the payout of balls is similarly guaranteed.

Next, the process of obtaining Ti and the process of determining which of the first counter 610 and the second counter 612 is to be used will be described with reference to FIG.

After the operation is started, first, the variable M is initialized (=
0) (step 700). Also, after the T _A timer is initialized (= 0), time counting is started (step 70).
1).

After that, it is determined whether or not a win has been generated in the start winning part 222 (step 702). If a winning has occurred, 1 is added to the variable M (step 703) and the process proceeds to step 704. If no winning has occurred, the process proceeds directly to step 704.

In step 704, the T _A timer 6
600 seconds from the start of time counting by 5, that is, 10
Determine if minutes have passed. If 600 seconds have not elapsed, the process returns to step 702 again, and the same processing is repeated. If 600 seconds have elapsed, T _i (= 6
00 / M) is calculated (step 705). That is, T _i
Is a time interval of 10 at which a prize is generated for the start winning part 222.
Average value for each minute, for example, if T _i = 30, 3
The winning prize for the starting winning part 222 is generated once every 0 seconds. Such T _i determined in the is used to determine the winning interval (number of times) N ₀ to start winning part 222 to state Upon forced in step 617 of FIG. 6.

Subsequently, it is determined whether the variable S is 7 (step 706). If the variable S is 7, S is set to 1 (step 707) and then the process proceeds to step 708. On the other hand, if the variable S is not 7, the process directly proceeds to step 708.

At step 708, M is stored in the frequency number Q _(s) . Further, Qa, which is the total sum of Q _{(1) to} Q ₍₆₎ , is obtained (step 709), and the Qa is compared with the reference frequency L _Q (step 710). As a result of the comparison, Qa is L _Q
If it is above, in step 609 of FIG. 6, it is set to use the first counter 610 (step 71).
1). On the other hand, if Qa is less than L _Q , the second counter 6
12 is set to be used (step 712). The setting is performed by setting a flag (not shown).

Thereafter, 1 is added to S (step 71
3), to repeat the same processing, step 70 is repeated.
Return to 0.

The processing of FIG. 7 is continuously performed while the pachinko machine is operated.

As described above, in the pachinko machine of the present invention, the player's consciousness of participation increases. For example, when the chance button 5 is operated to determine the repeat number again, the repeat number (candidate value thereof) r1 is invalid,
On the contrary, it may be lost. There are cases where the number of repetitions R (= r2) newly determined is 3 even though the number of repetitions (candidate value) r1 that was initially determined was 6. And, on the contrary, this causes the player to become more and more distressed and raises the sense of participation in the game.

Further, in the present embodiment, within 30 minutes after the first hit state, the hit state can be set again R times. However, the R
The number of times is not guaranteed to the player. If the number of winnings to the starting winning portion 222 becomes smaller than ever, due to being too conscious of winning in the special variation winning portion 222,
Thirty minutes have passed without reaching R times. Then, after 30 minutes have passed, it is no longer forcibly set to the hit state. In other words, although the player is given the possibility of winning R times, it is not guaranteed. In order to take full advantage of the possibility of winning R times, the player must not reduce the winning rate to the starting winning section 222. On the other hand, the special variation winning part 223
If you don't win, you can't take advantage of the winning condition to win a pachinko ball. Therefore, the player will be able to exert his / her own skill in terms of how to balance the winning in the starting winning portion 222 and the winning in the special variation winning portion 223 in a high dimension. In particular, in this embodiment, the special variable winning portion 2
Since the installation positions of 23 and the starting winning portion 222 are shifted to the left and right, simply shooting the pachinko ball aimlessly cannot balance both of them, and the chances are missed. For example, it is possible that the hit state can be generated only four times within 30 minutes even though the number of repetitions is six. Therefore, the player cannot hold his breath even after acquiring the possibility of hitting R times. That is, the game is always played with a sense of participation, and the player is not bored.

Further, since the number of times (repetition number) in which the hit can occur continuously is shown to the player, it becomes easy to determine the end of the game to some extent. Therefore, there is no fear of spending a large amount of money carelessly. This will also suppress the player's eagerness to some extent,
It is also preferable from the standpoint of soundness of pachinko.

Further, in the above embodiment, the number of repetitions increases as the frequency of winning in the starting winning portion 222 in the past decreases. Therefore, the policy of reading the adjustment degree of the obstacle nail and selecting the pachinko machine that can easily win the start winning part 222 is not always the optimum solution for maximizing the number of acquired balls. This gives a chance to win a large number of balls even for a beginner who cannot read the obstacle nail sufficiently. On the contrary, it also leads to a reduction in the number of balls acquired by the semi-professional player who can read the nail adjustment. Therefore, it is preferable from the viewpoint of soundness of pachinko.

In the above embodiment, in steps 708 to 710 of FIG. 7, the total sum Qa of the winning numbers M every 10 minutes is obtained.
Was used. However, instead of this, substantially the same processing can be performed by using the average value of the number of winnings M and the average value of Ti.

In the above embodiment, it is possible to intentionally reduce Qa by not firing the pachinko balls for a long time. In addition, Qa becomes small even in a pachinko machine that has not been played for a long time. In order to prevent such a situation, the determination may be performed using the ratio of the number of fired balls within the Qa count target period and Qa instead of Qa. Which counter 610, 612 is to be used is determined by comparing the ratio with a predetermined reference value. Furthermore, you may add the limit regarding the said number of shots. That is, the counter 612 can be used only when the number of fired balls is larger than the preset limit value (lower limit value). The number of fired balls can be detected by providing a sensor that detects the number of balls fired from the firing device 3. More simply, it is possible to detect with a certain degree of accuracy by monitoring the operating state of the ball launching device 3 (even if the launching device 3 is operating, the ball is not actually fired). .

In the above embodiment, the first counter 610 and the second counter 612 are used properly as a concrete method for changing the number of repetitions (or the candidate value) according to the winning frequency. . However, the specific method is not limited to this. It is also possible by changing the probability of the counter. This is possible by providing a counter for counting the numerical values from 1 to 100 and associating the number of repetitions (or the candidate value) with a certain range of the count value. The correspondence relationship is shown in FIG.
By changing as in (a), (b), and (c), the probability that each value is selected (this corresponds to the "probability" in the claims) can be changed. When the winning frequency is low, the correspondence relationship shown in FIG. 9C may be adopted to increase the probability that 7, 8, 9 will be the number of repetitions (or the candidate value). In addition, when the winning frequency is high, the correspondence relationship shown in FIG. 9A may be adopted to increase the probability that 1, 2, and 3 will be the number of repetitions (or candidate values).

In the above embodiment, the time limit of 30 minutes was set, but the specific value of the time limit is not limited to this. Furthermore, without any restrictions
You may make it generate | occur | produce a hit condition of R times by all means. In this case, at regular intervals, or at the starting winning section 2
The winning state may be set every time a predetermined number of winnings in 22 is reached. In addition, regarding the method of deciding the timing forcibly hitting within the time limit, similarly,
It is not limited to those shown in the above embodiments.

In the above embodiment, the number of repetitions (candidate value thereof) can be requested to be changed according to the operation of the chance button 5. However, the configuration may be such that the determined number of repetitions is simply displayed without performing such a thing. In this case, the repetition number determining means 62 does not need to determine a plurality of repetition number candidate values. The value determined first may be set as it is as the number of repetitions R.

In the above embodiment, the limit of changing the candidate value for the number of repetitions is one. However, the limit (number of times) is
The number of changes is not limited to this, and may be changed many times.

In the pachinko machine of the above-mentioned embodiment, the variable display section 21 is arranged at a lower position than ever before.
As a result, the pachinko machine was extremely innovative in design, and it was possible to clearly distinguish it from conventional models in appearance. Further, by arranging the variable display portion 21 on the lower side, the obstacle nail can be freely arranged near the center of the game portion. Therefore, the degree of freedom in design has increased.

In the above embodiment, the display area 210b of the variable display section 21 is the "repetition number display section" and the "candidate value display section". However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the display unit 90 for displaying the number of repetitions (or the candidate value).
May be separately provided (see FIG. 10). In this case, the display unit 90 corresponds to the "repetition number display unit" and the "candidate value display unit" in the claims.

[0135]

The pachinko machine of the present invention has a strong appeal to the player. In addition, the player can play with a sense of participation without getting tired. Furthermore, not only advanced players but also beginners can enjoy playing while making use of their own experience and intuition. By showing the standard of the number of times the hit state occurs continuously, it is possible to suppress the euphoria to some extent. It is not always the case that a base that is easy to win in the starting winning part is likely to acquire a large number of balls. Since it is possible to obtain a large number of balls even on a stand that is difficult to win in the starting prize section, even an amateur who cannot read nail adjustments will have a chance to obtain a large number of balls. On the other hand, it also leads to a certain number of semi-professional balls being acquired.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine that is a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a schematic diagram showing a structure of a special variation winning portion 223.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a configuration on control.

FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram in the control unit 6.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing various data stored in a memory in the control unit 6.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an outline of the operation of the control unit 6.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing Ti determination processing.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing how the display content of the variable display section 21 changes.

FIG. 9 is a table showing an example of the correspondence relationship between the number of repetitions and the count value when the value set as the number of repetitions is adjusted by changing the probability.

FIG. 10 is a front view showing a pachinko machine provided with an independent display unit 90 for displaying the number of repetitions (or candidate values).

FIG. 11 is a front view of a conventional pachinko machine.

[Explanation of symbols]

1: Pachinko machine, 2: Game board, 3: Launch device,
4: Ball storage part, 5: Chance button, 6: Control part,
20: guide rail, 21: variable display part, 22: winning part, 23: obstacle nail, 24: windmill, 25: out ball entrance, 26: decoration part, 30: firing dial,
31: ball flipping mechanism, 32: dial angle detection sensor,
40: prize ball discharge port, 41: firing ball plate, 42: prize ball discharge port, 43: spare ball plate, 60: hit determination means, 61: repetition number determination means, 62: pattern determination means,
63: Win / Loss processing means, 64: T _L timer, 65: T _A timer, 70: Winning detection sensor, 8
0: Payout mechanism, 210: Display area, 212: Marker, 220: Regular winning part, 221: Variable winning part, 2
22: Start prize section, 223: Special variation prize section, 26
0: Lamp, 610: First counter, 612: Second
Counter, 2100: Variable display section drive section, 2110:
Display area, 2230: special variation winning portion drive section, 22
31: lid, 2232: opening, 2600: decoration control unit

Claims (15)

[Claims] 1. A start winning portion for receiving a prize for a pachinko ball, a special variable winning portion configured so that the ease of winning a pachinko ball can be changed, and a plurality of kinds of patterns prepared in advance. A variation is provided with a display area in which any one of the symbols is sequentially displayed in accordance with the variation, and the variation of the symbol is started upon the winning of a pachinko ball to the starting prize-winning section, and a certain unspecified If there is a variation display part that stops changing after changing by the amount, and there is a winning of a pachinko ball to the above starting winning part,
With respect to the winning determination means for determining a winning state having a certain correspondence relationship with the ease of winning the special variable winning portion, and the first winning (hereinafter referred to as "initial winning") to the starting winning portion, When the hit determining means determines to win, the repetition for determining the number of times (hereinafter, referred to as "repetition number") that the hit determining means is allowed to hit within the predetermined time limit from the initial winning. The number determination means, the frequency detection means for obtaining the frequency parameter reflecting the winning frequency to the starting winning part within a certain range in the past, and the hit determining means, in the case of deciding to hit, the special variable winning part The control means for changing the easiness of winning and the hit determining means are determined using the number of repetitions within the time limit after the initial winning. The number of repetitions determining means is provided with a predetermined range of the number of times that can be determined as the number of repetitions (hereinafter referred to as "repetition range"), and the frequency detection is performed. A pachinko machine characterized in that the repetition range is changed according to the frequency parameter obtained by the means. 2. A start winning portion for receiving a prize for a pachinko ball, a special variable winning portion configured so that the ease of winning a pachinko ball can be changed, and a plurality of types of patterns prepared in advance, and a display pattern is provided. A variation is provided with a display area in which any one of the symbols is sequentially displayed in accordance with the variation, and the variation of the symbol is started upon the winning of a pachinko ball to the starting prize-winning section, and a certain unspecified If there is a variation display part that stops changing after changing by the amount, and there is a winning of a pachinko ball to the above starting winning part,
With respect to the winning determination means for determining a winning state having a certain correspondence relationship with the ease of winning the special variable winning portion, and the first winning (hereinafter referred to as "initial winning") to the starting winning portion, When the hit determining means determines to win, the repetition for determining the number of times to hit the above hit determining means within the predetermined time limit from the initial winning (hereinafter referred to as "repetition number") The number determination means, the frequency detection means for obtaining a frequency parameter reflecting the winning frequency to the starting winning part in a certain range in the past, and the hit determining means, in the case where it is determined that the special winning part The control means for changing the easiness of winning and the hit determining means are determined using the number of repetitions within the time limit after the initial winning. The number of repetitions is forcibly determined at the timing, and the number of repetitions determination unit determines the number of repetitions for each value that can be determined as the number of repetitions according to the frequency parameter obtained by the frequency detection unit. The pachinko machine is characterized in that the probability of changing is changed. 3. The winning determination means determines the number of winnings to the starting winning part after the previous winning with respect to winnings to the starting winning part within the time limit, based on the following formula 1. When the threshold value (N ₀ ) or more is exceeded, the hit is forced, and The pachinko machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized in that. 4. The pachinko machine according to claim 1, further comprising a repetition number display section for displaying the repetition number. 5. The pachinko machine according to claim 4, wherein the variable display section also serves as the repetition number display section. 6. The pachinko machine according to claim 5, wherein the variation display section displays the number of repetitions after the variation of the pattern triggered by the winning of the start winning section is stopped. apparatus. 7. The number-of-repetitions determination means re-wins the first winning award to the starting winning award portion after the lapse of the time limit.
The pachinko machine according to claim 1, wherein the pachinko machine is treated as the initial winning. 8. A start winning portion for receiving a prize for a pachinko ball, a special variable winning portion configured to change the ease of winning a pachinko ball, and a plurality of types of patterns prepared in advance, and the display pattern is A variation is provided with a display area in which any one of the symbols is sequentially displayed in accordance with the variation, and the variation of the symbol is started upon the winning of a pachinko ball to the starting prize-winning section, and a certain unspecified If there is a variation display part that stops changing after changing by the amount, and there is a winning of a pachinko ball to the above starting winning part,
With respect to the winning determination means for determining a winning state having a certain correspondence relationship with the ease of winning the special variable winning portion, and the first winning (hereinafter referred to as "initial winning") to the starting winning portion, When the winning determination means determines to win, the number of times (hereinafter referred to as "repetition number") candidates (hereinafter, referred to as "repetition number") for generating a winning in the winning determination means within a predetermined time limit from the initial winning. "Candidate value"), a candidate determining means, a frequency detecting means for obtaining a frequency parameter that reflects the winning frequency to the starting winning part in a certain range in the past, and a selection by the player as to whether or not the candidate value is acceptable. Instructing means, setting means for setting any of the candidate values as the number of repetitions according to the selection, and the hit determining means decides to win. In this case, it comprises a control means for changing the easiness of winning of the special variation winning part, and the hit determining means is to forcibly win at a certain timing determined using the number of repetitions. The candidate determining means includes a predetermined range of the number of times that can be determined as the candidate value (hereinafter referred to as “candidate range”), and the candidate according to the frequency parameter obtained by the frequency detecting means. A pachinko machine characterized in that the range is changed. 9. A start winning portion for receiving a prize for a pachinko ball, a special variable winning portion configured to change the ease of winning a pachinko ball, and a plurality of types of patterns prepared in advance, and the display pattern is A variation is provided with a display area in which any one of the symbols is sequentially displayed in accordance with the variation, and the variation of the symbol is started upon the winning of a pachinko ball to the starting prize-winning section, and a certain unspecified If there is a variation display part that stops changing after changing by the amount, and there is a winning of a pachinko ball to the above starting winning part,
With respect to the winning determination means for determining a winning state having a certain correspondence relationship with the ease of winning the special variable winning portion, and the first winning (hereinafter referred to as "initial winning") to the starting winning portion, When the winning determination means determines to win, the number of times (hereinafter referred to as "repetition number") candidates (hereinafter, referred to as "repetition number") for generating a winning in the winning determination means within a predetermined time limit from the initial winning. "Candidate value"), a candidate determining means, a frequency detecting means for obtaining a frequency parameter that reflects the winning frequency to the starting winning part in a certain range in the past, and a selection by the player as to whether or not the candidate value is acceptable. Instructing means, setting means for setting any of the candidate values as the number of repetitions according to the selection, and the hit determining means decides to win. In this case, it comprises a control means for changing the easiness of winning of the special variation winning part, and the hit determining means is to forcibly win at a certain timing determined using the number of repetitions. That is, the candidate determination means, according to the frequency parameter obtained by the frequency detection means, for each value that can be determined as the candidate value, to change the probability of being determined as a candidate value, Pachinko machine characterized by. 10. A candidate value display section for displaying the candidate value is further provided, and the setting means is provided when the selection made by the player with respect to the candidate value displayed on the candidate value display section is "NO". ,
The pachinko machine according to claim 8 or 9, wherein the candidate value displayed on the candidate value display unit is changed to another candidate value. 11. The setting means comprises a predetermined limit number of times, and when the change reaches the limit number of times, the candidate value finally displayed on the candidate value display section is set to the number of repetitions. The pachinko machine according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that it is set as. 12. The pachinko machine according to claim 10, wherein the variable display section also serves as the candidate value display section. 13. The pachinko machine according to claim 12, wherein the variation display section displays the candidate value after the variation of the pattern triggered by the winning of the start winning section is stopped. apparatus. 14. The hit determining means further comprises means for counting the number of winnings (M) to the starting winning part in a certain period (Tx) in the past, and the hit determining means is within the time limit. With respect to the winning in the starting winning part, if the number of winnings in the starting winning part after the previous winning is equal to or more than the threshold value (N ₀ ) determined based on the following Equation 2, the winning is compulsorily performed. That is, The pachinko machine according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that. 15. The candidate deciding means treats the first winning award in the starting winning portion after the lapse of the time limit as the initial award again. Pachinko machine.