JP2000042188A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To remarkably improve enjoyment in a game machine generating a special game state advantageous to a player on the necessary condition that variable display results in a specified stop display mode. SOLUTION: A pachinko machine is provided with an outer frame 1 and a front frame 2, and the front frame 2 is mounted with a game board, a glass door frame 4, an upper plate 5, a lower plate 6 and a handle 7. The game board is provided with a pattern operating port, a pattern display device and a large prize winning port. A plurality of pattern rows are displayed on a display part, and the pattern rows are composed of plural kinds of patterns. A control device generates a special game state advantageous to a player on the necessary condition that variable display in the pattern display device results in a specified stop display mode, carries out another game on the necessary condition that variable display results in the specified stop display mode, and grants a special game mode advantageous to the player on the basis of the result of another game satisfying a specific condition changed according to the result of variable display.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention provides a variable display based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition, and generates a special game state advantageous to a player on the condition that the result is a predetermined stop display mode. The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as one type of gaming machine, a pachinko machine equipped with a special symbol display device for displaying a plurality of symbols in a predetermined arrangement in a variable manner has been known.

[0003] In this kind of pachinko machine, according to the display symbol (stop symbol) when the variable display is stopped on the display device, a "special game state", which becomes a state advantageous to the player after the reach state, and a reach state. , "Reach state" that does not become a special game state after passing through, or does not go through the reach state, and
A “disengagement state” that does not become a special game state is generated. The stop symbols include a special game symbol (big hit symbol) for generating a special game state, a detachable reach symbol for generating a detached reach, and a detached symbol for generating a detached state.

In the above-described pachinko machine, a special symbol display is performed when a game situation that changes according to a player's operation satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball wins a start winning port). In the apparatus, the symbol variation display is started. Further, a stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected from the special game symbol, the off-reach symbol, and the off symbol, and the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. Then, when the player stops at the big hit symbol, the special variable winning device is switched so as to be in an advantageous state (big hit state) for the player. More specifically, the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls by opening a special winning opening or the like.

[0005] In recent years, in this type of pachinko machine, an ordinary symbol starting port (or gate) provided separately is provided.
, Auxiliary variable display control (for example, 7-segment display control) by the ordinary symbol display device is performed. Then, when the display result is a predetermined stop state (for example, when the display is stopped at “7”), a normal symbol wins, and the normal variable winning device also serving as a starting winning opening is opened. As a result, the winning rate of the starting winning opening is increased.

Recently, a pachinko machine in which a probability variation mode is set has been known.
The probability variation mode means that when the jackpot symbol is a special symbol such as “3” “3” “3”, “7” “7” “7”, after the end of the jackpot state, Until the next big hit state occurs once (or twice), the probability of occurrence of the big hit state is increased (first type).

[0007] In addition, there is also known another type of display unit or the like which is informed of the occurrence of the probability variation mode, irrespective of the jackpot symbol (second type). For example, when "7" or "H" is displayed on another display unit or the like, the player is notified that the probability variation mode has occurred, and when "-" or "L" is displayed. There is also known a model in which a player is notified that the probability fluctuation mode does not occur (so-called normal mode).

[0008] When the probability fluctuation mode occurs in this way, the probability of occurrence of the jackpot state is increased.
In addition, in addition to the above, there are known models in which the fluctuation time of the special symbol variable display device is shortened, or the probability of winning the normal symbol in the ordinary symbol variable display device is increased.

[0009]

However, in the first type of the above-mentioned prior art, whether or not the probability variation mode can be obtained is determined by the symbol, so that the symbol in the probability variation mode cannot be expected. In the case of the reach state (for example, “4”), the player will know in advance that the probability variation mode cannot be acquired even if the jackpot state is reached.

In the second type in which the occurrence of the probability fluctuation mode is notified on another display unit or the like,
The player has a feeling that the presence or absence of the probability variation mode is determined without permission inside the pachinko machine. In addition, in the second type, even if the jackpot symbol is a special symbol such as “3”, “3”, “3”, “7”, “7”, or “7”, the probability variation mode cannot be acquired. In some cases, in such a case, the joy for the player may be reduced by half.

Further, in any of the above-mentioned prior arts, since the determination of whether or not the probability variation mode has occurred is performed by an electronic lottery, the player is given an opportunity to know the lottery process. Absent. For these reasons, there is a case where the generation of the probability fluctuation mode is not provided with an opportunity to enjoy a thrilling feeling, and it is desired to further improve the interest.

[0012] In addition, in view of recent rampant acts of fraud, in the above-described related art, there is a possibility that a player may have distrust as to whether a valid ROM is used. In particular, when good results are not obtained consecutively (for example, when the probability variation mode cannot be obtained consecutively multiple times), there is a risk of distrust of the pachinko machine playing the game. There was a possibility that this would eventually lead to a decrease in interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problem, and has as its object to provide a special game state advantageous to a player on the condition that the result of the variable display is a predetermined stop display mode. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of generating a dramatic improvement in amusement.

[0014]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable display device for performing a variable display based on establishment of a predetermined game condition, and a variable display device for the variable display device. A special game state generating means for generating a special game state advantageous to the player on condition that a result of the display is a predetermined stop display mode, wherein the variable display device includes: Is performed as a necessary condition that the result of the predetermined game is a predetermined stop display mode, and a special game mode advantageous to the player is provided based on the result of the separate game satisfying a specific condition. The gist of the present invention is to provide a special game mode providing means and a change means for changing the ease of satisfying the specific condition each time the separate game is performed in the separate game.

[0015] The phrase "every time another game is played" means not only that the ease of satisfying a specific condition is changed every time, but also the ease of satisfying a specific condition when a certain condition is satisfied. This is intended to include the case of changing the condition, and the ease of satisfying a specific condition may not be changed.

The "physical separate game" referred to in this specification is "mainly non-electric separate game". Furthermore, it is "the result is determined mechanically". Furthermore, the contents of the game (process up to the result)
Is also a character that can be visually recognized by a player.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the change unit is configured to perform the identification in the separate game according to a result of variable display on the variable display device. The main point is that the ease of satisfying the above condition is made variable.

(Operation) According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the variable display device performs variable display based on satisfaction of predetermined game conditions. In the special game state generating means, a special game state advantageous to the player is generated on condition that the result of the variable display on the variable display device becomes a predetermined stop display mode.

According to the present invention, in the special game mode providing means, a physical separate game is performed on condition that a result of the variable display on the variable display device becomes a predetermined stop display mode, and the special game mode is provided. Based on the result satisfying a specific condition, a special game mode advantageous to the player is provided. Therefore, it is determined whether or not the special game mode is given to the conventional gaming machine to which the special game mode can be given according to the result of the electrical lottery according to the result of the physical separate game. Therefore, the player enjoys the process (contents) of the physical separate game while being thrilled so that the separate game can achieve a good result.

Further, in the present invention, the ease with which the specific condition is satisfied can be changed by the changing means every time the different game is performed. Therefore, when the specific condition is easily satisfied when another game is performed, the player faces the another game with a relatively high expectation. Also, if certain conditions are difficult to meet, the player may engage in another game with relatively low expectations,
As a result, when certain conditions are satisfied, the joy for the player becomes extremely large.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, in addition to the operation of the first aspect, the changing means may change the different game in accordance with a result of the variable display on the variable display device. In this case, the ease of satisfying the specific condition is made variable. Therefore, the player can determine (predict) the ease of satisfying the specific condition in the another game based on the result of the variable display on the variable display device. Therefore, since the result of the variable display on the variable display device is associated with another game, the game content is increased in thickness.

[0022]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS (First Embodiment) A first embodiment in which a gaming machine according to the present invention is embodied in a pachinko machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 2 is mounted on the outer frame 1 so as to be rotatable about a rotation axis. In the figure, the front frame 2 is in a closed state. A game board 3 (see FIG. 2), a glass door frame 4 having a glass plate 4a, an upper plate 5, a lower plate 6, a handle 7, and the like are mounted on the front frame 2. A speaker 8 is embedded in the front frame 2 on the side of the upper plate 5. The speaker 8 emits various sound effects as the game progresses, and notifies the player of the game state by voice. Front frame 2
Various mechanisms are provided inside.

Next, the configuration of the game board 3 on the game surface will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 3 is provided with a symbol operating port 12, a symbol display device 13 as a variable display device, a specific winning port 14 as a variable winning device, a starting port 15, and a special winning port 16. I have.

The symbol operation port 12 is provided at the lower center of the game board 3 and has a passage for the game board 3. The symbol display device 13 is provided above the symbol operation port 12 and includes a 7-segment display unit 1 including an LED (light emitting diode).
7 is provided. The 7-segment display section 17 includes a left symbol row 18,
It has three symbol rows, a middle symbol row 19 and a right symbol row 20. The symbol display device 13 variably displays the numbers from “0” to “9” in each of the symbol rows 18 to 20 and performs segment display.

In the symbol display device 13, when the game ball B wins (passes) the symbol operating port 12, symbol variations of the symbol rows 18 to 20 are started. The “winning” here includes not only the case of paying out the premium ball, but also the simple passing without paying out the premium ball. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is the left symbol column 18, the right symbol column 2
Although the stop is performed in the order of 0 and the middle symbol row 19, this is only an example, and the stop may be performed in another order.

When the symbol variation in all the symbol rows 18 to 20 is stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols is a predetermined combination, that is, the same type of symbols are arranged on a straight line (hit line). The combination of symbols when there is. Examples of this combination include “7”, “7”, and “7”. Such a combination of symbols is hereinafter referred to as a "winning symbol". In addition, as the display mode of the symbol in the symbol display device 13, in addition to what is called the above-mentioned one line, five lines (three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines) and two lines (horizontal lines). A type having a hit line called two lines or two oblique lines or three lines (one horizontal center line and two oblique lines) may be used.

In a pachinko machine, a reach game state (reach state) occurs prior to the occurrence of the "hit". Here, the reach state refers to a state immediately before the occurrence of a hit. For example, the symbol fluctuation in the right symbol row 20 is
On the winning line, it stops at the same type of symbol as the left symbol row 18, and thereafter, the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 19 is stopped at the same type of symbol as the stopped symbols in the left and right symbol rows 18, 20. For example, a state that eventually becomes a winning combination is included. In addition, in the above-mentioned reach state, the symbol fluctuation of the middle symbol row 19 finally results in both the left and right symbol rows 18 and 20.
In addition to those that stop at the same type of symbol (hit symbol) as the stop symbol and become a hit state, those that stop at a different type of symbol (this is referred to as a "miss reach symbol") and do not enter the hit state ( Hereinafter, it will be referred to as “out-of-reach state”)
Is included.

In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As a reach pattern,
Various reach patterns such as “normal reach”, “flash reach”, and “high-speed reach” are set. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, an expected value (hit expected value) at which a hit state occurs is higher than that of the case of “normal reach”. Also, in the “super reach”, the expected hit value differs depending on each reach pattern. Since the reach patterns are not directly related to the present invention, further description will be omitted.

As shown in FIG. 2 and FIG.
In the lower part of the 7-segment display unit 17, the holding lamps 17a, 17b, 17
c and 17d are incorporated. The holding lamp 17a
The number of ~ 17d is the same as the maximum number of reservations (in this case, 4)
It is. The hold lamps 17a to 17d are turned on each time the variable display is held, and are turned off with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold.

The special winning opening 14 is usually called an electric accessory, and is provided above the symbol display device 13. The specific winning opening 14 is also a variable winning device provided with a shutter 21. In the center of the back side of the shutter 21, a stopping portion 22 which can stop one game ball B is formed, and both sides thereof are detached portions 23. The shutter 21 is operated by a specific winning opening solenoid 24. That is, when the solenoid 24 is in the excited state, the shutter 21 is opened, and the game ball B can win the specific winning opening 14. In addition, the solenoid 24 is normally in a non-excited state.
Is closed, and it is difficult (impossible) to win the game ball B in the specific winning opening 14.

As shown in FIGS. 3, 4, 5, and 6, among the game balls B that have won the specific winning opening 14, the game balls B stopped at the stop portion 22 are assigned to a sorting device 25 provided at the lower portion thereof.
You will be guided to In the sorting device 25, the game ball B that has won the out-of-place portion 23 is directly guided to the winning ball collection portion at the back (see FIG. 4). on the other hand,
The game ball B parked in the parking section 22 is
Rolls downward with the closing of the (see FIG. 5). The sorting device 25 includes a guide path 26 (constituting a special device operating area) for guiding the game ball B from the stop portion 22;
A roof-like sky-conducting part 27 for distributing the game balls B dropped from the guide path 26 to the left and right and further dropping them downward, a clune 28 having two left and right holes, and provided corresponding to the two holes. A first mode notification lamp (hereinafter, referred to as a first lamp) 29 and a second mode notification lamp (hereinafter, referred to as a second lamp) 30 are provided.

The game ball B, which has been parked in the parking section 22, passes through the guide path 26 and the skylight section 27 and enters the crane 2
8 fall. On the clune 28, the game ball B rotates and enters the right or left hole due to a decrease in its own kinetic energy. In FIG. 3, the game ball B that has won the hole on the left side of the clune 28 passes through the first zone 31 and the game ball B that has won the hole on the right side has passed through the second zone 32. It is led to the sphere collecting part.

In this embodiment, when the symbol is hit on the symbol display device 13 and stops at the symbol, the shutter 21 is opened for a predetermined time t (for example, t = 5.9 seconds). Then, the game ball B (one) is stopped at the stop portion 22, passes through the guide path 26, and based on the detection by the specific winning opening switch 42 described later, a big hit state described later occurs. . Thereafter, the game ball B wins a predetermined hole of the clune 28 (passes through a predetermined zone).
The so-called probability variation mode (probability change mode) in which the hit probability in the symbol display device 14 is increased from the normal time until the next hit state occurs.
Is given to the player. On the other hand, when the game ball B wins a hole other than the predetermined hole of the clune 28 (passes through a zone other than the predetermined zone), the certainty change mode is not given,
The mode becomes the normal mode.

However, in the present embodiment, the predetermined zone is variable in accordance with the hit symbol in the symbol display device 13. That is, when a hit state is reached with the symbol “3” “3” “3” or “7” “7” “7”, as shown in FIG.
32 are both predetermined zones, and in such a case, a probable change mode is provided regardless of which zone is passed. On the other hand, symbols other than the above (for example, "2""2"
In the case of a hit state at “2” or the like), only the first zone 31 becomes a predetermined zone as shown in FIG.
In such a case, when the vehicle passes through the first zone 31, the probable mode is given, but when the vehicle passes through the second zone 32, the normal mode is set. When the power of the pachinko machine is turned on, the game mode is set to the normal mode.

Now, the game ball B is stopped at the stop portion 22,
When a big hit condition occurs based on passing through the guideway 26, the special device is activated. The operation of this special device
This is a necessary condition for activating the special electric accessory, generating a jackpot state as a special game state that is advantageous to the player, and acquiring more prize balls. In the present embodiment, the special electric accessory is an electric accessory that opens or enlarges the entrance of the special winning opening 16.

As shown in FIG. 2, the starting port 15 is a winning port for winning a game ball B for operating a special electric accessory, and includes a rotating body 33, a winning port (not shown), and the like. I have. The starting port 15 is provided on the right side of the symbol display device 13 and has a passage (not shown) for the game ball B. The entrance of this passage is open at the upper end of the starting port 15. A rotating body 33 having a ball receiving portion 33a is supported in the middle of the passage. An electric motor (not shown) is drivingly connected to the rotator 33, and the rotator 33 is constantly rotated at a constant speed by the electric motor. If the game ball B enters the entrance when the ball receiving portion 33a is not facing the entrance of the passage, the game ball B is made to wait at that position. The game ball B enters the ball receiving portion 33a with the rotation of the rotating body 33 when the ball receiving portion 33a faces the entrance. The game ball B is carried downward by the rotation of the rotating body 33, and is guided to a winning opening (not shown) when the ball receiving portion 33a reaches the lowermost position (or another predetermined position). By the winning of the game ball B, the special electric accessory described above is operated. The rotation speed of the rotator 33 is set to a value that makes one rotation over a slightly longer time than one opening of the special winning opening 16. This is to prevent a problem that the game ball B is detected by the starting port switch 43 described later while the special winning opening 16 is open, and the game ball B is shifted to the next round even though the round is in progress. is there.

The special winning opening 16 is provided below the starting opening 15 and has a passage for the game ball B. Blades 34 are supported on the left and right sides of the entrance of the passage, and a large winning opening solenoid 35 is drivingly connected thereto. Both wings 34
Operated by the special winning opening solenoid 35, the entrance of the passage is opened and closed. The cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 16 is repeated a fixed number of times (for example, 16 times), which corresponds to the above-described jackpot state. The large winning opening 16 is closed when one of the following two conditions is satisfied first after its opening. The condition is
(1) A predetermined number of game balls B (for example, 10
(2) a predetermined time (for example, 9.5 seconds) has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening 16.
Details of these will be described later.

Further, in the present embodiment, the game board 3 is provided with various detection switches in order to detect a game state of the pachinko machine which changes according to the operation of the player. As the detection switch, a symbol operation port switch 41 provided corresponding to the symbol operation port 12,
The switch 42 for the special winning opening, the switch 43 for the starting port provided in the middle of the first zone, the switch 44 for the first zone provided in the middle of the first zone 31, and the second switch 32 provided in the middle of the second zone 32 A second zone switch 45 and a count switch 46 provided corresponding to the special winning opening 16 are exemplified. The symbol operating port switch 41 detects the winning of the game ball B to the symbol operating port 12, the specific winning port switch 42 detects the passing of the game ball B on the guide path 26, and the starting port switch 43 , The winning of the game ball B into the starting opening 15 (winning into the above-mentioned not-shown winning opening) is detected. Also, the first
The zone switch 44 detects that the game ball B has entered the hole on the left side of the clune 28 and has passed through the first zone 31, and the second zone switch 45 determines that the game ball B has , And detects that it has passed through the second zone 32. Further, the count switch 46
The winning of the game ball B into the special winning opening 16 is detected.

In this embodiment, each of the switches 41 to 46
A control device 50 is provided to drive and control the specific winning opening solenoid 24, the special winning opening solenoid 35, the symbol display device 13, the respective holding lamps 17a to 17d, and the like based on the detection results of the above. The control device 50 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. ROM
Stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU executes various arithmetic processes according to a control program of the ROM and the like. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation results of the CPU in the symbol random number buffers 51 to 56 shown in FIG. 7, the symbol random number areas 61 (i) to 65 (i) shown in FIG. 8, the stop symbol areas 66 to 68 shown in FIG. To remember.

As shown in FIG. 7, the symbol random number buffer
Left, middle and right three out-of-design symbol random number buffers 51, 52,
53 and three out-of-reach-reach-symbol random number buffers 54, 55, 56 of left, middle, and right. As shown in FIG. 8, the symbol random number area includes five internal random number areas 61 (i) and five outreach reach random number areas 62 (i).
, Five left-off design random number areas 63 (i), five middle-off design random number areas 64 (i), and five right-off design random number areas 65 (i). i
Are used to distinguish each of the five symbol random number areas, and include “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”,
Take the value of "4". Each value of i corresponds to the number of suspended variable displays. Further, as shown in FIG. 9, the stop symbol area includes left, middle, and right stop symbol random number areas 6.
6, 67, 68.

Next, the specific processing contents of the control device 50 will be described. 11 to 18 show various routines executed by the control device 50. The processing of these routines is executed based on a counter group, a flag group, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, and a winning counter C.
E, internal random number counter CI, outreach random number counter C
O, a winning symbol random number counter CB, left, middle, and right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR, a reach type determination counter CV, and the like.

The round counter CR is used to count the number of rounds.
E is for counting the winning number of the game balls B to the special winning opening 4. The hold counter CH is used to count the number of times the variable display is held.
The values of “1”, “2”, “3”, and “4” are taken in order. These values correspond to the symbol random number areas 61 (i) to 65 described above.
This corresponds to “(i)” in (i). Therefore, CH = 0
Means that the status is not suspended or that the status is changing.

As shown in FIG. 10A, the internal random number counter CI is for determining a hit state.
The off-reach random number counter CO is for determining whether to display the off-reach state. Further, the winning symbol random number counter CB is for determining a winning symbol. These counters CI, CO,
The CB updates the value within a predetermined range at every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”). Each value is read out as a random number according to a predetermined condition. In addition, each counter CI, CO,
The CB returns to an initial value when each value becomes a specific value.

The left, middle, and right symbol random number counters CDL,
CDC and CDR are for determining a stop symbol and the like. The left symbol random number counter CDL updates the value within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”), and returns to an initial value when the value reaches a specific value. The medium symbol random number counter CDC updates the value within a predetermined range every time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes one cycle, and returns to an initial value when it reaches a specific value. The right symbol random number counter CDR updates the value within a predetermined range every time the medium symbol random number counter CDC makes one cycle, and returns to the initial value when it reaches a specific value.

The reach type determination counter CV shown in FIG. 10B is used to select one of the above-described plurality of types of reach patterns. For example, the left symbol random number counter CDL makes one round. The value (random number value) is updated each time it is performed, and when the value reaches a specific value, the value is returned to the initial value. However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different from each other. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different for a hit (hit) and a hit (miss reach), respectively.

The flag group includes a hit flag FA, a special device operation flag FS, a probability change flag FK, and the like. The winning flag FA is an index used to determine whether or not to open or close the specific winning opening 14 after the symbol change in the symbol display device 13 is stopped, and that the value of the internal random number counter CI matches the winning value ( That is, a hit state occurs) is set to “1” as a necessary condition. The special device operation flag FS is an index used to determine whether or not to operate the special device, specifically, whether to grant the right to generate the big hit state by opening the special winning opening 16. Yes, "1" as a required condition that the game ball B pass through the guideway 26
Is set to Further, the probability change flag FK is an index used to determine whether the game mode between the end of the big hit state and the occurrence of the next hit state is set to the certainty change mode or the normal mode. Zone 31
Is set to “1” as a necessary condition.

The flowchart of FIG. 11 shows the above-described counters CI, CO, CB, CDL, CDC, CD
After updating R and CV, symbol random number counters CDL and CD
The combination of the values of C and CDR (random numbers) is classified (sorted),
The allocated values are stored in the corresponding symbol random number buffers 51 to 51.
56 shows a “random number distribution routine” to be stored in 56. This routine is executed every predetermined time (2 ms) after the power of the pachinko machine is turned on. When this routine starts, the control device 50 first adds (updates) “1” to the internal random number counter CI, the out-reach random number counter CO, and the hit symbol random number counter CB in step S1.

In step S2, "1" is added to the left symbol random number counter CDL. For the middle and right symbol random number counters CDC and CDR, the updating process is performed according to the values of the left and middle symbol random number counters CDL and CDC, respectively. More specifically, “1” is added to the medium symbol random number counter CDC at the timing when the left symbol random number counter CDL is returned to the initial value, and the value of the counter CDC is maintained at other times. Also, if the timing of the middle symbol random number counter CDC is returned to the initial value, "1" is added to the right symbol random number counter CDR, and if not, the value of the counter CDR is maintained. Further, in step S3, control device 50 updates reach type determination counter CV.

Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, and CDR is a predetermined "combination of missing symbols". If this condition is satisfied, step S
5, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, CDR
To the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 51, 52, 5
3 is stored. Here, the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffers 51 to 53 are specifically the left symbol random number counter CDL.
Refers to the left symbol left random number buffer 51, the middle symbol random number counter CDC points to the middle symbol random number buffer 52, and the right symbol random number counter CDR points to the right symbol random number buffer 53 (step S7 described later). The same applies to). And the control device 50
Executes the processing of step S5, and thereafter temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

On the other hand, when the condition of step S4 is not satisfied, in step S6, the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is a predetermined "combination of out-of-reach reach symbols". It is determined whether or not. If this condition is satisfied, at step S7, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, C
Set the value of DR to the corresponding outreach symbol random number buffer 5
4, 55, and 56, and the subsequent processing ends once.

If the condition of step S6 is not satisfied, the "random number distribution routine" is terminated without performing any of the processes of steps S5 and S7.
In this case, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, C
This is a case where the combination of the values of DR is not any combination of the out-of-touch symbol and the out-of-touch reach symbol, that is, the case of the combination of the hit symbols.

As described above, in the "random number distribution routine", three symbol random number counters CDL, CD
The combination of the values of C and CDR is checked. In the case of the combination of the missing symbols, the missing symbol random number buffer 51
In the case of the out-of-reach pattern, values are stored in out-of-reach pattern random number buffers 54 to 56. In the case of a winning symbol combination, the value is not stored in any of the symbol random number buffers 51 to 56.

Next, the "storage processing routine" shown in the flowchart of FIG. 12 will be described. The main function of this routine is that each time the game ball B wins the symbol operation port 12,
That is, the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, and CDR are stored in the symbol random number areas 61 (i) to 65 (i).

When the “storage processing routine” is started, the control device 50 determines whether or not the game ball B has won the symbol operating port 12 based on the detection result of the symbol operating port switch 41 in step S10. Is determined. Then, if this determination condition is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied, step S1 is executed.
At 1, it is determined whether or not the value of the hold counter CH is smaller than the maximum number of hold times (in this case, “4”).

If the value of the hold counter CH is smaller than the maximum number of hold times, "1" is added to the hold counter CH in step S12. Further, the following step S1
In 3, the control device 50 transmits the corresponding hold lamp (17
a to 17d) is turned on, and step S1 is performed.
Move to 4. On the other hand, when the determination condition of step S11 is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing the processing of step S12 and thereafter.
Therefore, the symbol variation display is suspended only up to four times, and even if there is more winning, the winning is not stored.

In step S14, the control device 50
Stores the value of the internal random number counter CI in the internal random number area 61.
(I). Further, in the next step S15, the value of the off-reach random number counter CO is stored in the off-reach random number area 62 (i). Further, step S1
In 6, the control device 50 determines the values (CDL, CDC, CD) of the left, middle, and right out-of-design symbol random buffers 51 to 53.
R) is replaced with the corresponding left, middle and right out-of-design symbol random number area 6
3 (i) to 65 (i), and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

As described above, in the "storage processing routine", the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CD
The value of R is stored in each of the symbol random number areas 61 (i) to 65 (i). In steps S14 to S16, for example, the hold counter C after the update in step S12 is performed.
If the value of H is “3”, the internal random number area 61 (i =
3), missing reach random number area 62 (i = 3), left missing symbol random number area 63 (i = 3), middle missing symbol random number area 6
4 (i = 3), off-right symbol random number area 65 (i = 3)
Is the storage location in the current control cycle.

Next, the "special electric accessory control routine" shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 13 and 14 will be described.
This routine is the “random number distribution routine” described above,
This is for controlling the special electric accessory, the symbol display device 13 and the like by using the calculation result of the “storage processing routine” and the like, and is executed every predetermined time after the power of the pachinko machine is turned on.

When the "special electric accessory control routine" is started, the control device 50 first determines in step S20 whether or not the value of the hold counter CH is not "0". If a negative determination is made, that is, if the value of the hold counter CH is “0”, the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if the determination condition is satisfied (CH = 1, 2, 3, 4), “i” is set to “0” in step S30, and the next step S40
It is determined whether or not the hold counter CH is not the same as “i”.

If this determination condition is satisfied (CH ≠ i), in step S50, the internal random number area 61 (i + 1), the out-of-reach reach random number area 62
(I + 1), out-of-design symbol random number area 63 (i + 1) to 65
Each value of (i + 1) is replaced with the immediately preceding area 61 (i) -65.
(I). Next, step S60
In, the control device 50 adds “1” to “i”,
It returns to step S40.

On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S40 is not satisfied (CH = i), the process proceeds to step S70, and the lamp corresponding to the hold counter CH among the hold lamps 17a to 17d is turned off. In the next step S80, "1" is subtracted from the hold counter CH.

Next, in step S90, the control device 50 executes a symbol variation start process. More specifically, as shown in the “variation start processing routine” in FIG. 15, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a hit value. Here, for example, when the internal random number counter CI updates the value every predetermined time within the range of “0” to “299”, “7” of the counter is the hit value in the normal mode, and for example, “7” "5
“7”, “107”, “157”, and “207” are the hit values in the probability change mode. Accordingly, the hit probability is 1/300 in the normal mode, whereas the hit probability is 5/60 in the positive change mode.

If the value of the internal random number counter CI is a hit value, in step S902, the hit flag FA is set to "1", and in step S90
In 3, the winning symbol corresponding to the winning value in step S14 is stored in the memory as a stopped symbol. afterwards,
The process moves to step S909. On the other hand, step S901
If the judgment condition in is not satisfied, step S9
At 04, the hit flag FA is set to “0”.
Further, in the following step S905, it is determined whether or not the value of the out-of-reach random number counter CO is the same as the out-of-range reach value. Then, when the value of the out-reach random number counter CO is the same as the out-reach value, in step S906, the symbol corresponding to the out-reach value in step S15 (out-reach symbol) is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, The process moves to step S909.

If the determination condition in step S905 is not satisfied, in step S908, the symbol lost in step S16 is stored in the memory as a stop symbol, and the flow advances to step S910.

Now, step S903 or step S9
After step 06, in step S909, a reach pattern is acquired. That is, any one of the various reach patterns such as “normal reach”, “flash reach”, and “high-speed reach” is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV.

Then, step S909 or step S909
After shifting from 908, in step S910, the symbol variation of the symbol display device 13 is started, and the “variation start processing routine” ends.

Now, as described above, step S90
After executing the process of the “variation start process routine”, the control device 50 determines in step S110 of FIG. 13 that the symbols in both the left and right symbol rows 18 and 20 (other than the middle symbol row 19) are in the aforementioned steps S903 and S906. , S908, the symbols are replaced with the stopped symbols stored in any of the processes, and the symbols after the replacement are displayed in the left and right symbol columns 18 and 20 when the symbols are stopped. Next, in step S120, the control device 5
0 performs a reach operation process. For example, the step S
When the reach pattern acquired in 909 is “normal reach”, the operation process is performed so that the symbols in the middle symbol row 19 perform a normal fluctuation operation. When the reach pattern is “flash reach”, the operation process is performed such that the symbols in the middle symbol row 19 perform a fluctuation operation slowly while sparkling. Further, when the reach pattern is “high-speed reach”, the operation process is performed so that the symbols in the middle symbol row 19 perform a fluctuating operation at such a high speed that the player cannot visually recognize them.

After executing the processing of step S120 (reach operation processing) as described above, the control device 50 stops the symbol fluctuation in the middle symbol row 19 in step S130.

Subsequently, the control device 50 proceeds to step S13.
At 5, a re-variation process is performed. More specifically, it is determined whether or not a condition for executing the re-variation process is satisfied.
The symbols 8 to 20 are simultaneously changed again. Then, after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the symbols in all the symbol rows 18 to 20 are stopped. On the other hand, if the condition for executing the re-variation processing is not satisfied, no processing is executed.

After performing the re-variation processing, the control device 50 next determines in step S140 whether or not the currently set hit flag FA is "1". At this time, it is also confirmed whether or not the replacement of the stopped symbols has been correctly performed. Then, if this determination condition is not satisfied, the “special electric accessory control routine” ends. Also, the hit flag FA is "1".
Is set to (the case where re-variation is actually performed also corresponds to this case), the process proceeds to step S150.

In step S150 (see FIG. 14), the control device 50 sets the specific winning opening solenoid 24 to an excited state. As a result, the shutter 21 is opened (the specific winning opening 14 is opened), and the stop portion 22 of the game ball B is opened.
It is possible to stop at

Further, in step S160, the control device 50 determines whether or not a predetermined time t has elapsed since the specific winning opening 14 was opened. If a negative determination is made, this process is repeated until an affirmative determination is made in step S160. In addition, the special winning opening 14
If the predetermined time t has elapsed since the opening of the special winning opening, the control device 50 deactivates the specific winning opening solenoid 24 and closes the specific winning opening 14 in step S170.

Next, in step S180, the control device 50 determines whether or not the game ball B has passed the guideway (special device operation area) 26 based on the detection result of the special winning opening switch 42. If an affirmative determination is made, in step S190, the special device operation flag FS is set to "1" to generate a big hit state,
In step S210, the special device is operated. On the other hand, when the game ball B does not pass through the guide path (special device operation area) 26, it is determined that the game ball B could not be stopped at the stop portion 22 within the predetermined time t.
The subsequent processing is temporarily ended without generating the jackpot state.

In the present embodiment, two things are determined by the game ball B parked in the parking section 22. That is, one is that the big hit state is generated based on the passing of the game ball B through the guide path 26, and the special device is operated. The other is the guideway 26
Is determined by the game ball B that has passed through the period from the end of the big hit state to the occurrence of the next hit state, to be able to acquire the probability change mode in which the probability of occurrence of the hit state is increased.

Here, regarding the latter determination, in order to perform an effect of determining the game mode after the end of the jackpot state, in step S220, the control device 50 sets the first lamp 2
9 and the second lamp 30 are alternately flashed. As a result, the player is pleased with the occurrence of the big hit state and pours his eyes toward the clune 28.

Here, a "mode determination processing routine" performed separately from the "special electric accessory control routine" will be described. That is, FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing the “mode determination processing routine” executed by the control device 50, which is executed at predetermined time intervals.

When the process proceeds to this routine, the control device 50 determines whether or not the special device operation flag FS has been switched from "0" to "1" at this time in step Sa1. Then, in the case of “0”, the subsequent processing is temporarily ended without performing any processing. When the special device operation flag FS is switched from “0” to “1”, at step Sa2, the symbol display device 1
It is determined whether or not the winning symbol in 3 is a predetermined symbol (“3”, “3”, “3” or “7” “7” “7” in the present embodiment). If an affirmative determination is made in step Sa2, then in step Sa3,
As shown in FIG. 19, both the first lamp 29 and the second lamp 30 display a circle. Thereby, the player recognizes that the probable change mode can be obtained even if the game ball B enters any hole of the clune 28.

Further, in step Sa4, the game ball B switches either the first zone 31 or the second zone 32 based on the detection results of the first zone switch 44 and the second zone switch 45. It is determined whether or not it has passed. Then, the first zone 31 or the second zone 32
Is passed, in step Sa5, the lamp (first lamp 29 or second lamp 30) corresponding to the passing zone (31 or 32) is turned on. When a negative determination is made in step Sa4, the process of step Sa4 is repeated until an affirmative determination is made.

In further subsequent step Sa6, control device 50 sets probable change flag FK to "1" and temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step Sa2, that is, if the winning symbol is "3" or "3"
In cases other than “3”, “7”, “7”, and “7”, in step Sa7, as shown in FIG.
, And x on the second lamp 30 are displayed.

Subsequently, in step Sa8, the control device 50 determines whether or not the game ball B has passed the first zone 31 based on the detection result of the first zone switch 44. When the game ball B has passed through the first zone 31, the control device 50 stops the flashing of the first and second lamps 29 and 30 in step Sa9, and Is turned on (the second lamp 30 is turned off). Thereby, the player is convinced that the game can be performed in the probability change mode after the end of the jackpot state. Further following step Sa6
In, the control device 50 sets the probability variable flag FK to “1” and temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

If a negative determination is made in step Sa8, the game ball B is moved to the second zone based on the detection result of the second zone switch 45 in step Sa10.
It is determined whether or not the vehicle has passed the zone 32. When the game ball B has passed through the second zone 32, the control device 50 stops the flash of the first and second lamps 29 and 30 and sets the second lamp 30 in step Sa11. Is turned on (first lamp 29
Off). Thereby, the player recognizes that the probability change mode has not been acquired, that is, that the game mode after the end of the jackpot state is the normal mode.
In the following step Sa12, the control device 50
Sets the probability change flag FK to “0” and temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

As described above, in the present routine, the game mode after the end of the big hit is determined based on the result of the physical separate game by the game ball B, and the control device 50 sets the probability change flag FK based on the result. Set. In addition, in this separate game, the ease of obtaining the certainty change mode is variable according to the winning symbol. The first lamp 2
9. Not only the second lamp 30 may be turned on, but also the notification may be made using sound or the like.

Now, the above "special electric accessory control routine"
Returning to, after executing the process of step S220, the control device 50 executes a jackpot game process in step S230. More specifically, as shown in the "big hit processing routine" in FIG. 17, the control device 50 first clears the round counter CR to "0" in step S2301.

Next, the control device 50 executes step S230.
In 2, it is determined whether or not the game ball B has won the starting opening 15 (strictly, the winning opening not shown). And
When a negative determination is made, the process of step S2302 is repeated until the game ball B wins the starting port 15. If an affirmative determination is made, it is determined in step S2304 whether or not the special device operation flag FS is set to “1”. Then, the special device operation flag FS
If is not set to "1", this routine is temporarily ended. If the special device operation flag FS is set to "1", the round counter CR is incremented by "1" and the winning counter CE is cleared to "0" in step S2305.

Further, in step S2306, control device 50 determines whether or not the value of round counter CR is equal to a predetermined value CRmax (for example, CRmax = 16). If the value of the round counter CR is not equal to the predetermined value CRmax, the process jumps to step S2309. In contrast,
If the value of the round counter CR is equal to the predetermined value CRmax, in step S2307, the special device operation flag FS is switched to "0", and in step S2
In step 308, the special device is stopped, and step S23 is performed.
Move to 09.

Step S2306 or step S230
8, the control device 50 sets the special winning opening solenoid 35 to the excited state in step S2309. Then, the blade 34 is opened, and the special winning opening 16 is opened. This opening allows a large number of game balls B to be won.

Next, in step S2310, control device 50 determines whether or not the value of winning counter CE is smaller than a predetermined number CEmax (for example, CEmax = 10). If this determination condition is satisfied, in step S2311, it is determined whether the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 16 has arrived, that is, a predetermined time (for example, 9.5 seconds) from the opening of the special winning opening 16 Is determined. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the process returns to step S2310. As a result, the predetermined value CEmax is set after the opening of the special winning opening 16 is started.
As long as no more than one game ball B wins or the scheduled closing time comes, the special winning opening 16 is kept open. On the other hand, if step S2310 is not satisfied or step S2311 is satisfied, in step S2312, the control device 50 demagnetizes the special winning opening solenoid 35. Then, the blade 34 is closed, and the special winning opening 16 is closed.

After executing the process in step S2312, the process returns to step S2302. Therefore, the special device operation flag FS is switched to “0” in step S2307, and the next time step S2304 is performed, unless a negative determination is made, the process proceeds to step S2302.
To step S2312 are repeated. For example, the predetermined value CEmax is set to “10”, and the special winning opening 16
Is set to "approximately 9.5 seconds" and the predetermined value CRm
When ax is set to “16”, the special winning opening 1
After the release of 6, when one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) ten game balls B enter the special winning opening 16, and (2) approximately 9.5 seconds elapse. The mouth 16 is closed. As a result, the cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 16 is repeated 16 times (16 rounds).

Now, the above "special electric accessory control routine"
After returning to Step S230, the control device 50 executes a mode setting process in Step S240. Then, the subsequent processing ends once.
More specifically, as shown in the "mode setting processing routine" of FIG. 18, the control device 50 first determines in step S241 whether the probable change flag FK set in the above-described "mode determination processing routine" is "1". It is determined whether or not the determination is affirmative. If the determination is affirmative, in step S242, the game mode in the next and subsequent games is set to the probable change mode. More specifically, the hit value is increased. Also,
At the same time, in step S243, the symbol display device 1 is notified to inform the player that it is in the probability change mode.
Set the color of the symbol in 3 to a predetermined color (for example, red),
Thereafter, the processing is temporarily terminated.

On the other hand, if the probability variable flag FK is "0" in step S241, the game mode in the next and subsequent games is set to the normal mode in step S244. More specifically, the hit value is set to, for example, only “7”. Step S
In 245, the color of the symbol on the symbol display device 13 is set to a predetermined color (for example, green) in order to notify the player of the normal mode, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended.

As described in detail above, according to this embodiment, the symbol display is variably displayed on the symbol display device 13 based on the winning of the game ball B into the symbol operating port 12. Further, the specific winning opening 14 is opened on condition that the symbol has a predetermined stop display mode. And the stopping part 22
The game ball B is stopped, passes through the guide path 26, and is detected by the specific winning opening switch 42, so that a big hit state advantageous to the player is generated.

In this embodiment, a separate physical game using the clune 28 and the like is performed based on the stop of the game ball B and the passage of the guide path 26 along with the occurrence of the big hit state. When the game ball B passes through a predetermined zone (a zone corresponding to a lamp indicated by a circle), a certainty change mode is given, and a pass through a zone other than that (a zone corresponding to a lamp indicated by a cross). In this case, the normal mode is provided.

Therefore, whether or not the probable change mode is given according to the result of another physical game is determined based on the result of the electrical lottery, as compared with the conventional technique in which the lottery in the game mode is performed. Therefore, the player is thrilled with the physical process (contents) of the separate game so that the other game will result in a good result (the game ball B enters the hole corresponding to the lamp indicated by O). While enjoying. As a result, unlike the related art in which the game mode is determined simply through an electric process, a dramatic improvement in interest can be achieved.

In the present embodiment, the game board 3 is provided with the sorting device 25, and the game ball B is introduced therein to perform the above-mentioned separate game. Therefore, the game mode is determined in a series of games called pachinko (playing the game ball B) performed by the player. Therefore,
Interest can be further increased, and further enhancement of interest can be achieved.

Further, with one game ball B, the right to win the jackpot state is determined and the lottery of the game mode is performed. Therefore, as compared with a case where two things are individually performed by a plurality of game balls B, the trouble for the player is eliminated, and the complication of the game can be eliminated.

In addition, at the time of the separate game, the game mode is not instantaneously determined, but in many cases, the game ball B dropped from the skylight 27 rotates on the clune 28 for a while. I do. Therefore, the player watches the whereabouts of the game ball B while being thrilled during the rotation, and can further improve the interest in this sense.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the crown 28
Passing through a specific area of the predetermined zone of the provides a probable mode. Therefore, the player expects the game ball B to pass through the predetermined zone due to physical behavior, and the above-described operation and effect will be more reliably achieved.

In the present embodiment, since the game mode is determined by the physical behavior of the game ball B, the player is more likely to use the pachinko machine with the “habit (tilting of the game table, The delicate inclination of the guiding portion 27 or the clune 28, the position of the hole of the clune 28, etc.). As a result, as compared with the related art in which the game mode is simply determined electrically, there may be a case in which another factor for determining the game mode is considered, and in this sense, the game content is thicker.

Note that, depending on the player, the player may shake or hit the gaming table (pachinko machine) depending on the circumstances because the above factors are taken into consideration, but a mechanism for forcibly generating an error in such a case. May be provided.

Further, in the prior art, there is a possibility that the player may have a feeling of distrust as to whether a valid ROM is used. In particular, when good results are not obtained continuously (for example, when the probable change mode cannot be obtained a plurality of times in succession), there is a possibility that the pachinko machine playing the game may be distrusted. There was a possibility that this would eventually lead to a decrease in interest. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the player can visually recognize the lottery process (contents) of acquiring the game mode with his own eyes. Therefore, there is no fear that such a concern may occur, and in this sense, a situation in which interest is reduced due to distrust can be suppressed.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the special device starts to operate, the player can right-hit the game ball B in the starting opening 15 by generating a big hit state by right-handing. Therefore, in some cases, the game in the big hit state and the lottery in the game mode can be simultaneously performed. As a result, the interest is further increased. In addition, in the present embodiment, in another game, the ease of acquiring the probability change mode is variable for each different game at that time. Therefore, when a separate game is played, a circle is displayed on the first and second lamps 29, 30 and any zone 3
If the certainty change mode is provided even after passing through 1, 32, the player faces another game with a very high expectation.
When the first lamp 29 displays a circle and the second lamp 30 displays a cross, the player has 5 points.
Enter another game with the expectation that the probability change mode can be acquired with a probability of 0%. And, as a result, the first zone 31
When the game ball B passes through, the pleasure for the player becomes extremely large. From these facts, it is possible to dramatically improve interest. Further, in the present embodiment, the easiness of obtaining the certainty change mode is variable according to the result of the winning symbol in the symbol display device 13.
More specifically, the hit symbol is "3""3""3",
In the case of “7” “7” “7”, the first and second lamps 2
A circle is displayed for both 9 and 30, and the hit symbol is "3".
In cases other than "3""3","7""7""7",
A circle is displayed on the first lamp 29 and a cross is displayed on the second lamp 30. Therefore, the player can use the symbol display device 13
It is possible to determine (predict) the easiness of obtaining the certainty change mode in the another game based on the result of the variable display in (at the time when the hit state occurs). Therefore, since the winning symbol in the symbol display device 13 is associated with another game, the game content is increased in thickness. For example, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the probability change mode cannot be acquired even though the right to generate the jackpot has been acquired at “7”, “7”, and “7”. As a result, the game content is further increased in thickness, and a customary feeling of expectation for the player can be secured.

(Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. However, in the present embodiment, the same parts as those in the above-described first embodiment will be denoted by the same reference numerals, and the description thereof will be omitted. Hereinafter, the differences will be mainly described.

In the first embodiment, when the probability change mode is given along with the right of the jackpot, the probability of the jackpot is increased until the next hit occurs after the end of the jackpot. I was On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the probable change mode can be continued up to the next two times at the maximum (in other words, once the probable change mode is adopted, it is possible to expect a maximum of three jackpot states. Is possible).

More specifically, as shown in FIGS. 20 (a) and 20 (b), the hit symbol on the symbol display device 13 is "3".
In the case of "3""3","7""7""7", the first,
"" Is displayed on both the second lamps 29 and 30, and if the winning symbol is other than "3""3""3","7""7" or "7", "1" is displayed on the first lamp 29. ”Is displayed on the second lamp 30. And
When the game ball B passes through the zone corresponding to the ramp of "", the probable change mode can be continued up to twice from the next time. When the game ball B passes through the zone corresponding to the ramp of "", the next game mode is the normal mode.

Therefore, based on the result of the variable display on the symbol display device 13 (at the time when the hit state occurs), the player can easily obtain the probability change mode according to the present embodiment in the another game. It is possible to determine (predict). Therefore, since the winning symbol in the symbol display device 13 is associated with another game, the game content is increased in thickness. For example, it is possible to avoid a situation where only one big hit state occurs even though the right to generate a big hit state is acquired at “7”, “7”, and “7”. As a result, the game content is further increased in thickness, and a customary feeling of expectation for the player can be secured. Also, the winning symbols are "3""3""3",
Even in cases other than "7", "7" and "7", there is a case where the probability change mode can be obtained, and in such a case, the player feels great joy.

The present invention is not limited to the description of the above-described embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example, without departing from the spirit of the invention.

(A) In the above embodiment, the crown 28
Is used, but any device may be used as long as the game mode is physically determined. For example, as shown in FIGS. 21 and 22, a large number of projections 82 are provided on the stage 81, and the game ball B rolls while hitting the projections 82 on the stage 81, and finally, the probability change zone 83 or the normal zone. 84
May be used. In such a case, the probable change zone 83 and the normal zone 84 are changed according to the winning symbol.

For example, if the winning symbol is "3" or "3"
In the case of “3”, “7”, “7”, and “7”, as shown in FIG. 21, the number of the probability change zones 83 is set to be larger than the number of the normal zones 84, and the winning symbols are “3” and “3”. "3",
In cases other than “7”, “7”, and “7”, as shown in FIG. 22, it is conceivable to set the number of probable variable zones 83 to be smaller than the number of normal zones 84.

Alternatively, a sorter of a type having a rotating body such as a roulette provided with a probable change zone and a normal zone adjacent to each other may be used. Even if these devices are used, basically the same operation and effects as those of the above embodiment can be obtained.

(B) In the above embodiment, the symbol display device 13 stops at a predetermined symbol to generate a hit state, and the game ball B is stopped at the stop portion 22 of the specific winning opening 14. In that case a jackpot was to occur. On the other hand, in the symbol display device 13, when the vehicle stops at a predetermined symbol, the big hit state may be unconditionally generated.

(C) In the above embodiment, when the probability change mode is acquired, the winning probability in the symbol display device 13 is simply increased. However, another privilege may be given. Good.

That is, the concept of the probability variation mode is as follows: (1) The probability that “7” is displayed on a separately provided 7-segment display unit or the like is increased as compared with the normal case, and the opening area of the symbol operation port is increased. Increasing the chances of symbol fluctuation, (2) shortening the fluctuation time of the numbers on the 7-segment display, etc.
(3) increasing the opening time of the symbol operating port (and / or increasing the number of winnings), (4) symbol changing device 13
And (5) the expected value per hit is higher than that in the normal mode. Of these, only (5) is used in the above embodiment, that is, It was decided that only the probability of hitting would be increased. On the other hand, satisfying at least one of (1) to (4) including (5) may be regarded as the probability variation mode. That is,
Any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4), (2) and (3), (2) and ( 4), (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and (3) and (4), (2) And (3) and (4), (1) and (2), (3) and (4)), and (5) may be taken as the probability change mode.

Further, a time reduction mode may be provided in addition to the probability change mode. The time reduction mode may be considered as a concept without (5) (any combination of (1) to (4)).

(D) Although not particularly described in the above embodiment, the present invention can be embodied in a type of pachinko machine that performs so-called limiter control. Here, the limiter control is performed to suppress the gambling for the player, and controls the probable change mode so as not to continue more than a predetermined number of times. More specifically, if four consecutive time saving modes are set, 5
At the time of the second big hit (at the time of the limiter), a control other than the probability change mode, that is, the normal mode may be performed. Alternatively, limiter control may be performed such that the total number of prize balls is counted, and the probable change mode continues until the resulting number of obtained prize balls reaches a predetermined number.

(E) In the above embodiment, if the game ball B was not stopped at the stop portion 22, no big hit state occurred, and the lottery in the game mode was not performed.
In the above case, the present invention can also be applied to a type of pachinko machine that can only perform a lottery in the game mode. By adopting such a configuration, even when the jackpot state does not occur, there is a case where the probable change mode can be acquired, and the discouragement of the player can be reduced, and the fun is increased. In this case, another winning opening guided to the clune 28 or the like may be provided.

(F) In the above embodiment, the determination of the occurrence of the jackpot state and the lottery in the game mode are performed with the same game ball B. On the other hand, another game ball B may be used to determine the presence or absence of the occurrence of the jackpot state and to perform a lottery in the game mode.

(G) In the above-described embodiment, in the big hit state, the game ball B is made to win the big winning opening 16 by right-handing. On the other hand, the present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a type in which a shutter is provided below the symbol display device 13 and the winning opening is opened by opening the shutter.

(H) In the above embodiment, when the winning symbol is “3” “3” “3”, “7” “7” “7”,
As long as the game ball B is parked in the parking section 22, the probability change mode is set to 1
It could be obtained with a probability of 00%. On the other hand, there is a case where the probability change mode cannot always be acquired with a probability of 100%. For example, three or more holes (zones) may be provided in the clune, and one (a small number of) holes (zones) may be set as a normal zone.

Further, the probability change zone 31 and the normal zone 32
May be replaced periodically, every time a jackpot (or hit) state occurs, or randomly.

(I) In the above embodiment, the re-variation processing in the symbol display device 13, the first and second lamps 29,
Although 30 flash operations and the like are performed, such processing may be omitted.

(J) As the symbol display device 13, a liquid crystal display, a CRT, a dot matrix, electroluminescence (EL), a fluorescent display tube, a drum, or the like may be used in addition to the LED described above.

(K) The symbol display device 13 and the special winning opening 1
The present invention can also be embodied in a pachinko machine of a type provided with a plurality of such as six.

(L) In the above embodiment, when the probability change mode is acquired, the hit probability is increased until the next hit state occurs or until the next hit state occurs. The hit probability may be increased until the state is reached. Moreover, the symbol change in the symbol display device 13 may be performed a predetermined number of times, or the hit probability may be increased until a predetermined reach state is reached.

(M) In the above embodiment, the first,
Although the second lamps 29 and 30 and the color of the symbol on the symbol display device 13 are used to notify whether or not the probable change mode has been obtained, other notification means may be used. For example, the notification may be made using a sound, another lamp, or the like.

(N) Counters related to random numbers (internal random number counter CI, outreach random number counter CO, hit symbol random number counter CB, left, middle, and right symbol random number counters C
DL, CDC, CDR, reach type determination counter CV
Etc.) may be changed as appropriate. For example, one random number counter may be used, and the hit state, the out-of-reach state, or the like may be determined based on the value.

(O) The present invention can be applied to a pachinko machine of a different type from the above embodiment. For example, once a jackpot has been hit, multiple times (eg, twice, 3
The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine (commonly referred to as a two-time right item or a three-time right item) in which the jackpot probability is increased until the jackpot state occurs.
In this case, both the first and second lamps 29 and 30 indicate "X" or "" at the time of the second jackpot in the case of the second right, and at the third jackpot in the case of the third right. May be displayed.

Further, the present invention can be applied to various game machines such as a sparrow ball and an arepachi, in addition to the pachinko machines.

(P) In the above embodiment, the starting port 15
Although the special winning opening 16 is opened based on the game ball B winning (a winning opening not shown), the special winning opening 16 may be opened by passing through a specific area. .

(Q) Shutter 2 for specific winning opening 14
Instead of 1, a blade as an electric accessory may be used.

(R) In the above-described embodiment, one gaming ball B is used to determine whether or not a right is in a jackpot state, and a game mode lottery is performed. It may be performed separately during the process, or may be performed separately after the end of the jackpot state.

(S) In the above embodiment, one game ball B is parked at the parking section 22. On the other hand, a plurality of stops may be provided, or a specific winning opening of a type having no stop portion 22 may be used.

When a plurality of game balls B can win the sorting device, three or more holes are provided in the clune, and at least one of the game balls B is provided in at least one predetermined zone (probability change). (Zone), a probable change mode may be obtained.

(T) In the above embodiment, the hit symbols on the symbol display device 13 are “3”, “3”, “3”, “7”.
In the case of “7” and “7”, the configuration is such that the probable change mode is easily obtained. However, this is merely an example, and the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. For example, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which it is easy to obtain the probability change mode when a hit state occurs with an odd symbol (for example, “1”, “1”, “1”). In a case where a special symbol such as an almighty symbol is hit, a probable change mode may be easily obtained. Conversely, if a certain symbol (for example, “4”, “4”, “4”) is hit, the first and second lamps 2
A configuration may be employed in which the probability change mode cannot always be obtained, for example, by displaying “x” on both of 9 and 30.

The technical ideas which are not described in the claims and can be grasped from the above embodiment will be described below.

(1) A variable display device that performs variable display based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition using a game medium, and a player is required that the result of the variable display on the variable display device be a predetermined stop display mode. A special game state generating means for generating a special game state that is advantageous to the game machine, and performs a physical separate game using the game medium, on condition that the special game state is generated, Based on the result of the separate game satisfying a specific condition, the special game mode providing means for providing a special game mode advantageous to the player, and, in the separate game, the ease of satisfying the specific condition is determined by the separate game. A gaming machine, comprising: changing means that changes each time the game is performed.

(2) A variable display device that performs variable display based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition by a game medium, and is advantageous to the player based on the result of the variable display on the variable display device being a predetermined stop display mode. A special game state generating means for generating a special game state,
In the condition that the special game state is required, the game medium can be introduced and another physical means for performing another physical game using the introduced game medium, and another game in the separate game means. The special game mode providing means for providing a special game mode advantageous to the player based on the result of the specific game satisfying a specific condition, and the separate game is performed when the separate game is performed. (3) In the gaming machine described in (1) or (2) above, the changing means is configured to perform the different game in accordance with a result of the variable display on the variable display device. A gaming machine characterized in that the ease with which specific conditions are satisfied is variable.

(4) The gaming machine according to any one of supplementary notes (1) to (3), wherein the gaming medium is a gaming ball.

(5) Claim 2 and the supplementary notes (3) and (4)
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the result of the variable display on the variable display device is a symbol or a combination of symbols displayed on the variable display device.

(6) Claims 1 and 2 and the additional notes (1) to
(5) The gaming machine according to (5), wherein the another game is a game in which a player can continue to view the game for a certain period or more.

(7) Claims 1 and 2 and the additional notes (1) to
(6) The gaming machine according to (6), wherein the special gaming mode is provided when a game medium passes through a predetermined area in the another game.

(8) Claim 1 and the additional notes (1) to
(7) In the gaming machine described in (7), the special game mode includes a probability change mode in which a probability that a result of a variable display on the variable display device becomes a predetermined stop display mode is increased at least after the end of the special game state. A gaming machine characterized by including.

(9) Claim 1 and the additional notes (1) to
(8) In the gaming machine described in (8), the special game state generating means determines that a result of the variable display on the variable display device is a predetermined stop display mode, and that the game medium determines a specific area based on the result. A gaming machine characterized by generating a special game state advantageous to a player on condition that passing is required.

(10) Claims 1 and 2 and the supplementary note (1)
In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (9), the special game mode providing means performs another game after the occurrence of the special game state or after the end of the special game state. .

(11) Claims 1 and 2 and the supplementary note (1)
In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (10), the another game is one of:
It is performed by one or a plurality of game media.

[0147]

As described in detail above, according to the present invention,
In a gaming machine that generates a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player on the condition that the result of the variable display is a predetermined stop display mode, an excellent effect that the interest can be dramatically improved can be achieved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment.

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

FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view showing a symbol display device, a sorting device, and the like.

4 is an enlarged view showing a symbol display device, a sorting device, and the like, and is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along line JJ of FIG. 3;

5 is an enlarged view of a symbol display device, a sorting device, and the like, and is a schematic cross-sectional view taken along the line KK of FIG. 3;

FIG. 6 is a schematic cross-sectional view of a game board or the like showing a croon or the like.

FIG. 7 is a chart for explaining the concept of a symbol random number buffer;

FIG. 8 is a chart for explaining the concept of a symbol random number area.

FIG. 9 is a chart for explaining the concept of a stop symbol area.

10A is a chart for explaining the concept of a random number counter, and FIG. 10B is a chart for explaining the concept of a reach type determination counter.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a “random number distribution routine” executed by the control device.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a “storage processing routine”.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a part of a “special electric accessory control routine”.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a part of a “special electric accessory control routine”.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a “variation start processing routine”.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating a “mode determination processing routine”.

FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing a “big hit processing routine”.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a “mode setting processing routine”.

FIG. 19 is an enlarged front view showing a symbol display device, a sorting device, and the like when a predetermined symbol is in a hit state.

20A is a diagram showing a symbol display device and a sorting device in a hit state with a predetermined symbol in the second embodiment, and FIG. 20B is a hit condition with a symbol other than the predetermined symbol; It is a front view which respectively shows a symbol display apparatus, a sorting apparatus, etc. in the case of having performed.

FIG. 21 is a partial perspective view showing a sorting device (stage) and the like in a case where a hit state is reached with a predetermined symbol in another embodiment.

FIG. 22 is a partial perspective view showing a sorting device (stage) and the like in a case where a hit state is reached with a symbol other than a predetermined symbol in another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

3 ... game board, 12 ... symbol operating port, 13 ... symbol display device,
14 ... Specific winning opening, 15 ... Starting opening, 16 ... Big winning opening, 1
8 left symbol row, 19 middle symbol row, 20 right symbol row, 21
... Shutter, 22 ... Stop part, 25 ... Distributing device, 26
... Guideway, 28 ... Clune, 29 ... First ramp, 30
.., A second ramp, 31... A first zone, 32... A second zone, 50.

Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Hiroaki Watanabe 3-9-21 Imaike, Chigusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi F-term (reference) 2C088 AA31 EB43

Claims (2)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device that performs variable display based on the establishment of a predetermined game condition, and a condition that a result of the variable display on the variable display device is a predetermined stop display mode is advantageous to a player. A special game state generating means for generating a special game state, wherein a physical separate game is performed on a condition that the result of the variable display on the variable display device is a predetermined stop display mode. Performing, based on the result of the separate game satisfying a specific condition, a special game mode providing means for providing a special game mode advantageous to the player; and in the separate game, the ease of satisfying the specific condition is A gaming machine, comprising: changing means for making the game variable each time another game is played. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the change unit changes the ease of satisfying the specific condition in the another game according to a result of the variable display on the variable display device. A gaming machine characterized by being a thing.