JP2000093589A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To impart a larger expectation or interest in the application to a game machine, particularly, a type capable of so-called 'continuous challenge' by providing a special notifying means for notifying of a winning state in relation to the operation of a variable display device after a winning judging means judges a winning arrangement. SOLUTION: When a pachinko ball gets in any one of start ports 112, 120, 121 of a game area 101 during a game, and the winning is detected by a proximity sensor, the pattern variable display of the pattern display parts 104-106 of a special pattern display device 103 is performed. When the pattern stopped after a prescribed time corresponds to a specified pattern to generate a big winning, a special game for opening the opening and closing door 117 of a fluctuating prize device 114 for a prescribed cycle is performed. When the big winning (including the generation of so-called 'continuous challenge state') is judged on the basis of a prescribed probability value set by a provability setting device from the detection signal of the proximity sensor S, an operation display lamp, LED, and a speaker are operated to predict the generation of the big winning to a player.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game ball based on a predetermined result of a variable display game which is started on condition that a game ball wins a specific winning opening provided in a game section forming a winning area. More particularly, the present invention relates to a first-type pachinko gaming machine referred to as a so-called fever type or digi-pachi.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional general first-type pachinko gaming machine, a special winning port where a game ball wins and a variable display device capable of performing a variable display game are provided in a game section of a game board forming a winning area. And a variable winning device that can be switched to a state in which a game ball can easily win. Then, when the game ball wins the specific winning opening, the variable display device performs a variable display game in which several types of symbols are variably displayed in the three windows, and when the predetermined winning symbols are aligned on the variable display device, that is, the predetermined Winning symbol array (for example, “1,1,1”, “2,
2,2 "," 3,3,3 "," 4,4,4 "," 5
5,5 "," 6,6,6 "," 7,7,7 ", etc., or the same symbol or the same, such as" ☆, ☆, ☆ "," ◆, ◆, ◆ " When a pattern or the like is formed, the variable winning device is switched to a state in which the game balls can be easily won, so-called special games are executed, and the player is provided with many opportunities to obtain prize balls, thereby connecting the interests of the players. At the same time, it is trying to secure a certain level of profit for the game store.

[0003] By the way, the above-mentioned first-type pachinko gaming machines (hereinafter simply referred to as pachinko gaming machines) generally generate random numbers when a game ball wins a specific winning opening,
The random number and the hit determination value are compared, and a symbol array (stop pattern) to be displayed on the variable display device is determined based on the comparison result. Then, based on this stop pattern, the variable display device changes the design of each window, for example, from the left design to the middle design,
When the symbols are stopped at predetermined time intervals in the order of the right symbols, and the left symbol and the middle symbol of the variable display device match the hit symbol (for example, “7, 7, □” (where “□” indicates the right symbol) It is assumed that the symbol is in a state of being displayed in a fluctuating state and has not yet been stopped and displayed.) Etc.)
, Which indicates that there is a possibility that “7” will appear in the right symbol when the symbol is reached (the state in which the reach symbols are arranged on the variable display section). Lighting elements such as lamps and LEDs disposed on the front of the game board flashly flash to visually notify the reach state, or light melody or synthesized voice ( For example, a so-called “hit notice” is performed by playing a sound effect such as “Litchiga, cutout mass” or the like.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned pachinko gaming machine, at the stage when the reach symbol is formed on the variable display device, that is, according to the above-described example, the left symbol and the middle symbol of the window portion are formed. The sequence is determined (for example, “1,1,
□ ”,“ ☆, ☆, □ ”,“ 7, 7, □ ”, etc.)
Therefore, for the player, the symbol arrangement that will be aligned before all the symbol arrays are completely aligned is already clear (ie, “1,1,1”, “☆, ☆”). , ☆ "or" 7, 7, 7 "), for example," 7 "is a so-called lucky number, and only when the symbol arrangement is" 7, 7, 7 " In a case where a game state (a so-called big hit state or the like) that is particularly advantageous to the game is set to occur, for example, “7,
In the state of “7, □”, a great expectation can be given to the game, but in the case of “1, 1, □”, “☆, ☆, □”, etc., it is clear that the lucky number does not become a big hit. Therefore, there was a drawback that the sense of expectation was thin and the interest could not be enhanced.

In particular, in recent years, when a specific symbol (for example, “7, 7, 7” is aligned) is stopped and displayed on the variable display device, it is highly likely that the special game state will continuously occur. A pachinko gaming machine that can perform a so-called “ren-chan” has been proposed. In a pachinko gaming machine capable of such a re-chan, a reach symbol is arranged as described above. Even after giving a "winning notice", since it is already known whether or not the consecutive Chang is a possible hit, it is not possible to give the player the expectation and it will be a distant cause to get tired of the customer, Eventually, the number of customers at the game store may be reduced.

The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and has a greater sense of expectation when applied to a gaming machine capable of giving a great interest to a player, particularly, a model capable of so-called "ren-chan". It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of giving interest.

[0007]

In order to achieve the above object, according to the first aspect of the present invention, there is provided a game section forming a prize area, a specific prize port for a game ball to prize, and a special prize port to the specific prize port. A variable display device that performs a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of types of symbols on condition that a game ball is won, and a variable win that can be converted into a first state advantageous to the player and a second state unfavorable to the player. A device is provided, a specific winning signal generating means for detecting a winning of a game ball to a specific winning opening of the gaming section and outputting a specific winning signal, and a specific winning signal output of the specific winning signal generating means Symbol arrangement determining means for determining the arrangement of symbols to be displayed on the variable display device based on the variable display device, and changing and displaying the arrangement of the symbols by driving the variable display device; and determining the symbol arrangement on the variable display device by the symbol arrangement determination means. Form a symbol A symbol driving means, a hit determination means for determining whether or not the symbol arrangement determined by the symbol arrangement determination means is a predetermined hit arrangement, and the variable winning device when the hit determination means determines a hit. A gaming machine having prize opening means for switching to the second state, a special notifying means for notifying the hit state in relation to the operation of the variable display device after the hit judging means judges that the arrangement is a hit; As described in claim 2, after the special notification means is determined to be a hit arrangement by the hit determination means, until the variable display device starts variable display of symbols Between,
It is configured to notify the hit state, or as described in claim 3, the special notifying means is executed by the variable display device after the hit judging means judges that the arrangement is a hit arrangement. The hit state can be notified up to a predetermined stage before the variable display game is completed. Further, the invention according to claim 4 variably displays a plurality of types of symbols in a gaming portion forming a winning area, on the condition that a specific winning port where a game ball wins and a game ball wins in the specific winning port. Variable display device for playing a variable display game, a first state advantageous to the player, and a second state disadvantageous to the player
A variable winning device that can be converted into a state and a specific winning signal generating means for detecting a winning of a game ball to a specific winning port of the gaming section and outputting a specific winning signal; A symbol arrangement determining means for determining an arrangement of symbols to be displayed on the variable display device by outputting a specific winning signal of the means, and driving the variable display device to change and display an arrangement of symbols, and the variable display device A symbol drive unit that forms the symbol determined by the symbol array determination unit, a hit determination unit that determines whether the arrangement of the symbols determined by the symbol array determination unit is a predetermined hit array, and a hit determination unit. In the gaming machine having a winning opening means for switching the variable winning device to the second state when it is determined that the winning is determined, the symbol arrangement determined by the symbol arrangement determining means, The specific arrangement state determining means for determining whether or not the specific arrangement state at least partially matches the predetermined winning arrangement, and the operation of the variable display device after the specific arrangement state determination means determines that the specific arrangement state. And a special notifying unit for notifying a hit state, wherein the special notifying unit is determined to be a specific arrangement by the specific arrangement state determining unit. Later, the variable display device is configured to notify the hit state before starting the variable display of the symbol, or, as shown in claim 6, the special notification means, It is configured to notify the hit state to a predetermined stage after the specific arrangement state determination means determines that the arrangement is a specific arrangement and before the variable display game executed by the variable display device ends. It is possible.

Further, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects of the present invention, the special informing means may include an auditory informing device (for example, outputting a synthetic sound or the like from a speaker). Or a visual notification device (for example, a lamp or LE).
D lighting device or image display device).

In the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, after the judging means judges that the symbols are in a winning arrangement, the special notifying means informs the hit state in relation to the operation of the variable display device. In the period until the variable display device starts the variable display of the symbol as described in claim 2,
In the case of performing the hit notification, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of hit occurrence (including the occurrence of the big hit and the continuous chan state) before the start of the variable display game by the variable display device. In a case where the hit notification is configured to be performed to a predetermined stage before the variable display game executed by the variable display device ends as described in claim 3, ( That is, before all the symbols are completely stopped and displayed), it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation of hitting and occurrence, so that the interest of the gaming machine can be enhanced. In addition, the special notification allows the staff of the game store or the like to know the possibility of the occurrence of the jackpot or the repetition state with a margin in advance, thereby facilitating the preparation of the prize ball storage box and the like.

Further, in the gaming machine according to the invention described in claim 4, after the specific arrangement state judging means judges that the arrangement is the specific arrangement, a hit notification is issued in connection with the operation of the variable display device. If the variable notification device is configured to perform the hit notification before the variable display device starts the variable display of the symbol as described in claim 5, the variable display game is started by the variable display device to the player. It is possible to give a sense of expectation to the formation of a so-called reach state and the occurrence of a hit before the game is performed, and the predetermined stage before the variable display game executed by the variable display device as described in claim 6 is completed. In the case of the hit notification, during the execution of the variable display game (that is, before all symbols are completely stopped and displayed), the player is expected to form a so-called reach state or to generate a hit. Since it is possible to give, it is possible to greatly enhance the interest of the game machine. In particular, when the gaming machine according to the first to sixth aspects of the present invention is applied to a model in which a so-called continuous chan state occurs, a large hit occurs to the player early (that is, the continuous chan state occurs). It is possible to give a sense of expectation that the game will be played, and to provide a more entertaining game.

[0011] In the gaming machine, the special notification means is constituted by an audio notification device or a visual notification device by voice, so that a more gorgeous game can be produced and the player's feelings can be enhanced. It is also possible for the player to enjoy a sufficient sense of entertainment.

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. 1 to 11 show a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a front view of a game board, FIG. 2 is a front view of a pass type chucker of the game board, and FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the pass-through chucker, FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a general winning opening of the gaming board, FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the winning opening, and FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a control system. 8 to 11 are flowcharts showing the processing procedure of the variable display game of the pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention.

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a game board, which is not shown or described, but is attached to a mounting frame of a front frame of the game machine. A game area 101 is set on the game board 100, and the game area 1
At 01, a pachinko ball fired by a hit ball firing device (not shown) is guided by the guide rail 102 and flows into the ball. At a substantially central portion of the game section 101,
Special symbol display device (variable display device) 103 for performing a variable display game for generating a right of a big hit game (special game)
Is installed.

At a substantially central portion of the special symbol display device 103, a left symbol display portion 104, a middle symbol display portion 105, and a right symbol display portion 106 which are special symbol display portions for performing a variable display game are provided. I have. Then, the left symbol display unit 10 is controlled by a control system of the pachinko gaming machine described later.
4. In each of the middle symbol display unit 105 and the right symbol display unit 106, "0, 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, A,
"P, T, C,?" Are displayed in this order in a variable manner at such a speed that the player cannot follow them. Above the special symbol display device 103, a prize memory display 107 for displaying up to four prize memories to a starting port, which will be described later, is provided.

Above the special symbol display device 103, there is provided a general winning opening 108 called a prize winning opening, and a pair of pass-through chuckers (general opening starter) 10 on the left and right sides.
9, 110 are provided, and below the special symbol display device 103, a starting port 112 provided with an electric accessory 111 constituting a winning adjustment device is provided. In addition, inside the above-mentioned pass-type chuckers 109 and 110 and the above-mentioned starting port 112,
A proximity sensor S (specific winning detector, safe sensor) for detecting a winning pachinko ball is incorporated therein. In addition, at a plurality of locations in the game area 101, there are provided rolling guide members 113, 113... Composed of a well-known windmill or the like for guiding the flowing pachinko balls in a predetermined direction.

A variable winning device 114 is provided at the lower center of the game area 101, and an out ball collecting port 115 is provided at a central position below the variable winning device 114. A large winning opening 116 is provided at the center of the upper part of the variable winning device 114. The large winning opening 116 is an opening / closing door for opening the large winning opening 116 by tilting the upper end side forward using a solenoid or the like as an actuator. 117 is attached,
A continuous switch SW (not shown) and a count switch SW (not shown) are provided in the special winning opening 116. General winning openings 118a and 118b are provided adjacent to the left and right sides of the special winning opening 116, and a normal symbol display device 119 is provided below the general winning openings 118a and 118b. In addition, a starting port 1 is provided at an obliquely upper left and right position of the variable winning device 114.
20, 121 are provided, and these starting ports 120, 121 are provided.
There is a proximity sensor S that detects a winning pachinko ball
(Not shown).

The pachinko gaming machine 100 according to the present embodiment.
Is configured as described above. When a pachinko ball wins in any of the starting ports 112, 120, and 121 of the game area 101 during a game, the winning is detected by the proximity sensor S in those starting ports, A start signal based on the detection is input to and stored in the accessory control device 800, and the LEDs in the winning number display 107 are turned on by the stored number. Then, based on the memory, the symbols (numbers, symbols, and the like) of the left symbol display unit 104, the middle symbol display unit 105, and the right symbol display unit 106 of the special symbol display device 103 are displayed.
Also includes patterns and the like. The variable display game in which the variable display is stopped after the variable display is performed for a predetermined time is performed. Each time the variable display game is started, the winning memory of the accessory control device 800 is decremented by "1" and the winning number display 1 is displayed.
Lighting of the LED in 07 is shifted to the left one by one.

This variable display game is repeatedly performed. As a result, the symbols stopped on the left symbol display unit 104, the middle symbol display unit 105, and the right symbol display unit 106 are, for example, "5, 5,
5 "," 6, 6, 6 "," 7, 7, 7 ", etc., or the same symbol such as" ☆, ☆, ☆ "," ◆, ◆, ◆ "or the same design Then, a big hit occurs. When this big hit occurs, the opening and closing door 11 of the variable winning device 114
A special game in which 7 is opened for a predetermined cycle every predetermined time is performed. As a continuation requirement of the next cycle, it is required that a winning ball to the special winning opening 116 is detected by the continuation switch SW in the special winning opening 116 during each cycle. If a predetermined number or more balls have flowed into the special winning opening 116 before the predetermined time in each cycle has elapsed, the cycle is terminated at that point. Here, the variable display game will be described in detail. The symbol displays of the three symbol display units (the left symbol display unit 104, the middle symbol display unit 105, and the right symbol display unit 106) are respectively assigned speeds independently. Is performed as a symbol display variation game in which the variation is displayed and the variation is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. Specifically, a predetermined time has elapsed after the start of the symbol variation of the left symbol display unit 104, or a stop button In the case where (not shown) is provided, the left symbol display unit 104 first stops changing after the stop button is pressed.
In the mode up to the stop, the stop symbol is displayed with the speed of change slower from a symbol several symbols before the stop symbol (for example, the symbol four times before). Similarly, the middle symbol display unit 105 is configured to be stopped with a slow change from a symbol (for example, a symbol four times before) of the symbol before the stop symbol. When the change of the symbol of the middle symbol display unit 105 stops, the stop symbol of the middle symbol display unit 105 does not match the stop symbol of the left symbol display unit 104 (there is a possibility that a special game may occur). In the case where the reach symbol is not reached), the stop of the symbol change of the right symbol display unit 106 is immediately performed after the stop of the middle symbol in the same manner as the stop of the change of the left symbol and the right symbol. On the other hand, when the stop symbol of the middle symbol display unit 105 matches the stop symbol of the left symbol display unit 104 (that is, in a so-called reach state), a variable display is performed by a control system described later. From the start of the game, a visual notification device such as a lamp or an LED that notifies the player of the reach state (reach pre-notification means), and an audible notification device such as a speaker 92 described later (reach pre-notification means). Is activated.

As described above, the special symbol display device 103
The variable display game is started when a pachinko ball is won in any of the starting ports 112, 120, and 121, and the accessory control device 80
The symbol determined by 0 is displayed on each display unit (that is, an array of symbols is generated). Then, if this arrangement is the same symbol, a win will occur, and if an arrangement of a predetermined symbol (for example, “7, 7, 7” or the like), a big hit will occur,
In this big hit, a state in which there is a high possibility that a hit occurs continuously, that is, a so-called continuous change state is obtained.

The normal symbol display device 119 has one symbol display section 122 and is controlled by the accessory control device 800 in the same manner as the special symbol display device 103. The normal symbol display device 119 performs a variable display game that variably displays a plurality of symbols (for example, numbers from “0” to “9”) on the symbol display unit 122 when the pachinko balls pass through the pass-type chuckers 109 and 110. When a specific symbol (for example, “3” or “7”) stops on the display unit 122, a hit occurs, and the induction opening / closing members 111 a and 11
1b is opened for a predetermined time.

As shown in FIGS. 2, 3 and 4, the pass-through chucker 109 is constructed by assembling a lid 109b on a chucker main body 109a fixed to the game board 100.
The proximity sensor S is mounted between the chucker main body 109a and the lid 109b. A guide portion 109c having a partial arc shape is formed integrally with the chucker main body 109a, and a curved ball passage 123 is formed between the chucker main body 109a and the lid 109b by the guide portion 109c.
In the ball passage 123, an entrance 123a is opened at an upper part, and an exit 123b is opened toward the prize adjusting device 111a.
The guide member 11 is guided toward the eleventh guide opening / closing member 111a.

The proximity sensor S is disposed near the entrance 123a, and electromagnetically detects the pachinko balls P passing through the ball passage 123. The proximity sensor S is provided with the accessory control device 8
00 is connected via a connection line 124, a pachinko ball P detection signal is input, and the normal symbol display device 116 is driven as described above to perform a variable display game. The induction opening / closing members 111a and 111b of the electric accessory 111 at 112 are opened. Although not shown, the passing type chucker 110 has the same structure as the passing type chucker 109, though the direction in which the pachinko balls are guided is reversed.

The electric accessory 1 constituting the winning adjustment device
11, as shown in FIGS. 5 and 6, an accessory main body 125 is fixed on the surface of the game board 100 with screws or the like, and a gutter member 126 is provided above the front side of the accessory main body 125.
Further, ball passage defining members 127 are provided below the respective members. The winning ball processing mechanism 12 is located on the back side of the main item main body 125 (ie, at a position facing the gaming board 100).
8 and an actuator 129 are provided.

The gutter member 126 of the accessory main body 125 has a semi-circular cross section with an upper opening, a front end opening as a starting port 112 with respect to the game area 101, and a rear end as described above. The pachinko ball is connected to the winning ball processing mechanism 128 so as to be able to deliver the pachinko ball, and the pachinko ball winning the starting port 112 is sent out to the winning ball processing mechanism 128.

The ball passage defining member 127 has a pair of guide opening and closing members 111a, 111a between the ball passage defining member 127 and the accessory main body 125.
A gutter portion 1b is supported by a pivot shaft (not shown) so as to be openable and closable, and has a substantially semicircular arc-shaped cross section opened upward.
27a are formed integrally. Each guide opening / closing member 11
1a and 111b, each rotating shaft is connected to a crank mechanism (not shown) in the ball passage defining member 127, and the crank mechanism is connected to the actuator via a "U" shaped engaging member 127b constituting an actuator. 129 side. The actuator 129 includes a solenoid 130 and an engagement piece 130b attached to the distal end of the plunger 130a. The entire actuator 129 is fitted into a storage section 131 formed on the back side of the winning mechanism 128. The “U” -shaped engagement member 127b on the accessory main body 125 side is engaged with the engagement piece 13 on the actuator 129 side.
0b, the driving force of the solenoid 130 is transmitted to the guide opening / closing members 111a, 111b via the crank mechanism, and when the guide opening / closing members 111a, 111b are opened (the state shown by a chain line in FIG. 5). Thus, a state in which the pachinko balls are easy to win is generated. The plunger 130a is urged upward in the figure by a spring 130c, and is attracted and displaced downward by the excitation of the solenoid 130. Further, the gutter 127a on the side of the main item body 125 is connected to the winning ball processing mechanism 128 on the back side of the game board 100 so as to be able to deliver a pachinko ball, and the guide opening and closing members 111a, 1
The pachinko ball that has won the electric accessory 111 via the 11b is sent to the winning ball processing mechanism 128.

As shown in FIG. 6, the winning ball processing mechanism 128 has a mechanism main body 132 fixed to the back of the game board 100.
The main body 132 has a safe sensor 133 for determining a winning ball.
And the actuator 129 are assembled. The mechanism main body 132 has two inlets 134 for pachinko balls,
135 is formed, and a system outlet 136 is formed. A ball passage 137 is formed between the inlets 134 and 135 and the outlet 136. The entrances 134 and 135 are connected to the tip ends of the gutter member 126 and the gutter portion 127a described above, and the proximity sensor S which detects a winning ball and generates a start signal at a position near the exit 136. , A pachinko ball discharged from the outlet 136 is detected, and the connection line 13
The detection signal is input to the accessory control device 800 via the control unit 8.

FIG. 7 shows an embodiment of a control system capable of executing a control program (flow chart) described later. This control system includes an accessory control device 800, a probability setting device 801 connected thereto, an external information terminal plate 802, a prize ball discharge control device 803, and various signal input switches SW8.
04, a sound generation device 805 and the like. Then, the accessory control device 800 includes a central processing unit (CP).
U) 806, storage devices (ROM, RAM) for storing various data and programs, a storage device (EEPROM) in which data and programs once written can be rewritten by input of electrical pulses, and a predetermined device based on a clock signal. It is composed of a frequency dividing circuit that generates a timing signal, a power supply circuit that supplies driving power to each device, and the like. The probability setting device 801 includes a probability setting SW, a probability setting display SW, a probability setting display, and the like, and a special game is performed using a random number set by the probability setting device. Further, a set value signal and a setting device operation signal from the accessory control device 800, a prize ball data signal from the prize ball ejection control device 803, and the like are output to the external information terminal plate 802. The controller 800 includes a safe sensor 133 (proximity sensor) that detects a proximity sensor S of the start ports 120 and 121, a winning port win SW, a winning ball that has won the start port 112 or the electric accessory 111, and generates a start signal. A signal input SW 804 for inputting various signals such as S) is connected. In addition, the special character display device 800 includes a special symbol display device 103 and a special winning opening 11.
6, a solenoid SOL-A for opening and closing, an operation display lamp 807 and an LED 808, an amplifier and a speaker 9.
2 is connected, and a control signal and a data signal corresponding to each device are output from the accessory control device 800.

A pachinko ball detection signal is input from the proximity sensor S to the accessory control device 800 in response to the winning of the pachinko ball into any of the starting ports 112, 120 and 121, and the CPU 806 of the accessory control device 800 On the basis of the predetermined probability value set by the probability setting device 801, for example, it is determined whether or not a big hit (including the occurrence of a so-called consecutive chan state) (that is, whether or not to make a hit symbol arrangement).
When the result of the determination is a big hit, the execution of the variable display game is started on the special symbol display device 103 under the control of the CPU 806, and at the same time, a predetermined control signal is issued from the accessory control device 800. Based on the above, the operation indicator lamp and the LED operate as a visual notification device of the jackpot, and the speaker 92 operates as an audible notification device of the jackpot, so that the variable display game is started or the variable display game is executed. During (for example, until the symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle symbol display unit 105),
It is configured to notify a player of the possibility of a jackpot.

Further, by changing the control program, a pachinko ball detection signal is inputted from the proximity sensor S to the accessory control device 800 by the win of the pachinko ball in one of the starting ports 112, 120, 121, and Based on the predetermined probability value set by the probability setting device 801, the CPU 806 of the object control device 800 determines, for example, whether or not the vehicle is in the reach state (that is, when the stop symbol of the special symbol display device 103 hits the symbol array and If the result of this determination is a reach state, the CPU 80
At the same time as the execution of the variable display game is started on the special symbol display device 103 under the control of 6, the accessory control device 800
A predetermined control signal is issued from the control signal, and based on the control signal, the operation indicator lamp and the LED operate as a visual notification device of the reach state, and the speaker 92 operates as an audible notification device of the reach state, and is variable. Before the start of the display game or during the execution of the variable display game (for example, until the symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle symbol display unit 105), the player is notified of the reach state and the possibility of a big hit. Can also be configured.

FIG. 8 shows the CPU of the accessory control device 800.
806 is a flowchart illustrating a control procedure of a variable display game process executed by 806. Here, the variable display game processing is to variably display symbols in a predetermined pattern on each symbol display unit (104, 105, 106) of the special symbol display device 103, and to notify a hit state or a reach state at a predetermined timing. This is the process of performing The variable display game process is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 ms).

In this process, first, in step S1, it is determined whether or not the specific winning detector (proximity sensor S) is in an ON state (ie, whether or not a winning of a pachinko ball has been detected). And, when the winning of the pachinko ball is not detected,
This process is terminated (HALT) and the process waits until a reset signal is input. When the specific winning detector is turned on and a winning of a pachinko ball is detected, the process proceeds to the next step S2.

In step S2, it is determined whether or not the specific winning storage number is less than 4. If it is determined that the specific winning storage number is 4 or more, the process proceeds from step S3 to step S3.
The processing ends (HALT) without performing the processing of step 6, and
If it is determined that the specific winning storage number is less than 4, the process proceeds to step S3 to update the specific winning storage number (that is, ""
1 "is incremented), and the process proceeds to the next step S4. In step S4, the accessory control device 800 specified based on the probability setting by the probability setting device 801.
Using a predetermined random number table stored in the ROM in
The CPU 806 performs extraction and storage of random numbers, and then proceeds to the next step S5.

In step S5, a request for outputting a specific winning detection sound is made by the CPU 806, and a winning sound is output from the sound generation device 805 to the speaker 92 based on the request signal. Move to In step S6, a symbol is variably displayed on each of the specific symbol display units 104, 105, and 106 of the special symbol display device 103, and a subroutine of a rotation process for stopping and displaying symbols in a predetermined arrangement is executed. The display game process ends (HALT), and waits until a reset signal is input.

The rotation process in step S6 is a process related to the root of the present invention, and will be described in detail with reference to the detail flowcharts shown in FIGS. First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not there is a specific winning memory. If it is determined that there is no specific winning memory, the process returns to the processing in FIG. 8. If it is determined that there is a specific winning memory, the process proceeds to the next step S602. Transition. In step S602, the specific winning storage number is decremented by "1", and the process proceeds to step S603, where it is determined whether or not the random number value extracted in step S4 is a hit value. Then, when it is determined that the extracted random number value is a hit value (ie,
If the extracted random number value matches the preset hit determination value, the process moves to step S604, and the stop symbol to be stopped by the special symbol display device 103 is hit with a symbol array (for example, “7, 7, 7 ”etc.), and then proceeds to step S607.

In step S607, an output request of an advance reach sound for audibly informing the reach state is set, and C is set.
The sound generation device 805 based on a control signal of the PU 806
, An advance reach sound is output to the speaker 92 (for example, output of a synthesized voice such as “Reach reach tyde” or output of a gorgeous sound effect), and then the process proceeds to step S608. In step S608, an output request for an advance reach display for visually notifying the reach state is set, and the operation display lamp 807 and the operation display LED 808 are caused to blink in a predetermined pattern by a control signal of the CPU 806. Transition.

In step S609, the rotation information in the reach state of the special symbol display device 103 is set (for example, the variable display speed of the symbol is set to a low value), and then in step S610.
Then, the output request of the rotating sound output from the speaker 92 during the fluctuation display of the symbol is set, and the process proceeds to the next step S612.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S603 that the random number extracted is not a hit value, the process proceeds to step S603.
The process proceeds to 605, and the stop display symbols to be stopped by the special symbol display device 103 from now on are arranged in a lost symbol array (for example,
("7, 7, 3" or "5, 2, 4", etc.), and then the process proceeds to step S606. In step S606, it is determined whether or not the losing symbol array is in the reach state, and when it is determined that the losing pattern is not in the reach state (for example, “5,
In the case of a symbol array such as "2, 4"), the process proceeds to step S611 without executing steps S607 to S609, and sets the rotation information of the special symbol display device 103, and then proceeds to step S610. Proceeds and when it is determined that the vehicle is in the reach state (for example, “7,
In the case of a reach symbol arrangement such as "7, 3"), the processing from step S607 to step S610 is executed.

As described above, by executing the above-described steps S607 (setting of a notice reach sound output request) and step S608 (request of a notice reach display output), before the variable display game is started by the later-described steps, that is, the extracted random number is set to "". The notice reach is audible or visual from the time when the special symbol display device 103 starts variably displaying the symbols after the determination as "hit" (step S603) or the "reach state" (step S606). Since the notification is provided, the possibility of a big hit being generated is notified to the player at an early stage, and the sense of expectation for the variable display game can be increased, and the interest of the pachinko gaming machine can be greatly improved. In particular, in a model that generates a so-called continuous chan state in which a big hit state is continuously generated, it is possible to expect the occurrence of the continuous chan state, thereby further improving the playability. In addition, since it becomes possible for the staff of the game store to know the occurrence of the big hit with some time margin,
Preparation of a prize ball storage box can be easily performed.

In step S612, it is determined whether or not it is the stop timing of the left symbol that is variably displayed on the left symbol display unit 104 of the special symbol display device 103.
When it is determined that it is the stop timing (that is, when it is determined that a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of the left symbol)
Then, the process proceeds to the next step S613, and when it is determined that it is not the stop timing (ie, when it is determined that the predetermined time has not yet elapsed from the start of the variable display of the left symbol), the stop timing is reached. Until step S612
Is repeatedly executed. In step S613, stop information for the left symbol is set, and then the flow shifts to step S614.

In step S614, it is determined whether or not it is the stop timing of the middle symbol variably displayed on the middle symbol display portion 105 of the special symbol display device 103, and if it is determined that the stop timing is reached (ie, the middle symbol is determined). If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display of (i), the process moves to the next step S615, and if it is determined that the stop timing has not been reached (that is, the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the middle symbol). If it is determined that it has not been performed), step S614 is repeatedly executed until the stop timing comes. In step S615, the stop information of the medium symbol is set, and then the flow shifts to step S616.

In step S616, it is determined whether or not it is the right symbol stop timing that is variably displayed on the right symbol display unit 106 of the special symbol display device 103, and if it is determined that the stop timing is reached (ie, the right symbol is stopped). If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of (i), the process proceeds to the next step S617, and if it is determined that the timing is not the stop timing (that is, the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the right symbol). If it is determined that it has not been performed), step S616 is repeatedly executed until the stop timing comes. In step S617, it is determined whether or not the left symbol and the middle symbol are the same symbol, and when it is determined that the symbols are the same symbol (for example, the left symbol is "7" and the middle symbol is "7").
), The process proceeds to step S618, and a reach sound output request is set.
Move to

In step S619, it is determined whether or not it is the right symbol stop timing which is variably displayed on the right symbol display unit 106 of the special symbol display device 103, and if it is determined that the stop timing is reached (ie, the right symbol is stopped). If it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of (i), the process proceeds to the next step S620, and if it is determined that it is not the stop timing (that is, the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display of the right symbol). If it is determined that it has not been performed), step S619 is repeatedly executed until the stop timing comes. In step S620, stop information of the right symbol at the time of the reach is set, and the process proceeds to step S621, an end sound output request for notifying the end of the variable display game is set, and the process proceeds to step S622 to determine whether to reconfirm the hit. After executing the processing, the processing returns to the processing in FIG.

In this embodiment, a case has been described in which a light emitting element such as a lamp or an LED blinks as a visual notification device. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a predetermined image or character information can be displayed on a CRT display, a liquid crystal display, or the like. It may be displayed so as to notify the hit state and the reach state. Further, the pachinko gaming machine according to the above embodiment is implemented as a card-type gaming machine incorporating a ball rental machine equipped with a card reader / writer that applies a prepaid card and reads or writes valuable data from the card. It is also possible.

[0044]

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, after the judging means judges that the symbols are in a winning arrangement, the special notifying means informs the hit state in relation to the operation of the variable display device. If the variable notification device is configured to perform the hit notification before the variable display device starts the variable display of the symbol, it is possible for the player to generate a hit before the variable display game is started by the variable display device. (Including the occurrence of a big hit or a continuous chan state), and the hit notification is given to a predetermined stage before the variable display game executed by the variable display device ends. Has an excellent effect that it is possible to give a player a sense of expectation of occurrence of a hit during the execution of the variable display game, and to enhance the interest of the gaming machine. In addition, the special notification allows the staff of the game store or the like to know in advance the possibility of the occurrence of the jackpot or the continuous chan state with a margin, so that there is an effect that the preparation of the prize ball storage box and the like becomes easy.

Further, according to the gaming machine of the other invention, after the specific arrangement state judging means judges that the arrangement is the specific arrangement, a hit notification is issued in connection with the operation of the variable display device. When the display device is configured to perform the hit notification before starting the variable display of the symbol, the so-called reach state is formed before the variable display game is started by the variable display device for the player. If it is possible to give a sense of expectation to the occurrence of a hit, and if the hit notification is made to a predetermined stage before the end of the variable display game executed by the variable display device, during the execution of the variable display game, In addition, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation regarding formation of a so-called reach state and occurrence of a hit,
This has the effect of greatly increasing the interest in gaming machines.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a gaming board of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 2 is a front view of a pass-type chucker of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the pass-through chucker.

FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the pass-through chucker.

FIG. 5 is a perspective view of a general winning opening of the gaming board.

FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the winning opening.

FIG. 7 is a control block diagram illustrating an example of a control system of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a procedure of a variable display game process of the pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a control processing procedure of a rotation processing shown in step S6 in the processing of FIG. 8;

FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a control processing procedure of the rotation processing.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart illustrating a control processing procedure of the rotation processing.

[Explanation of symbols]

 100 Pachinko gaming machine 101 Gaming area 112 120 121 Starting port 107 Winning number display 103 Special symbol display (variable display) 104 Left symbol display 105 Medium symbol display 106 Right symbol display 111 Variable winning device 116 Large winning opening 800 Character control device 806 CPU (special notification device) 807 Operation display lamp (visual notification device) 808 Operation display LED (visual notification device) 92 Speaker (audible notification device)

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] November 18, 1999 (1999.11.
18)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Claims

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Claims]

[Procedure amendment 2]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0001

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a special variable display device which can display a special variable display game substantially at the center of a game area formed on a game board. The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a special variable winning device that is opened when a special display mode is set is arranged at a predetermined interval from the special variable display device in a game area below the special variable display device.

[Procedure amendment 3]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0002

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional gaming machine, a special variable display device capable of displaying a special variable display game in a game area formed on a game board, and a special variable display game based on a winning of a game ball. A start winning port to which a start condition can be given, and a special variable winning device that is opened when the result mode of the variable display game is the special display mode are provided. The special variable display device is positioned substantially at the center of the game area so that the player can easily view the special variable display game, and the special variable winning device is positioned below the special variable display device to enable the player to view the special variable display game. In general, the state in which a game ball wins inside the special variable prize winning device opened by the player is easy to see. In addition, the starting winning opening is positioned above the special variable winning device, and the starting winning opening and the special variable winning device are aggregated, so that the player can perform the special changing even in a normal state where the player plays the game aiming at the starting winning opening. Even in a big hit state in which a game is aimed at a prize winning device, a game can be played in both cases without the need to change the location where the game ball is hit.

[Procedure amendment 4]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0003

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0003] Recently, a movable member which can be converted into a first state which is disadvantageous to the player and a second state which is advantageous to the player is provided in the starting winning opening, and is configured as a normal variable winning device. Something that can be changed to enhance interest is also being considered. Such a gaming machine has a normal variable display device capable of displaying a normal variable display game related to the conversion of the normal variable winning device to the second state, and a gate capable of providing a start condition for the normal variable display game. A starting gate of a type is generally provided. A start gate is provided above the normal variable prize device and the special variable prize device so that even a game ball that has once passed the start gate can win a normal variable prize device or a special variable prize device. It is effective to do.

[Procedure amendment 5]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0004

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0004]

However, since the special variable display device is provided above the ordinary variable prize device and the special variable prize device, the starting gate is disposed on the side of the special variable display device. Often set up. With such an arrangement, if a game is played so that a plurality of game balls pass through the start gate, the start rate of the normal variable display game increases, but on the other hand, the game balls flow down around the normal variable winning device. When the normal variable prize winning device is changed to the second state, the prize does not win much. Conversely, if the game is performed so that the game balls gather around the normal variable winning device, a plurality of game balls win when the normal variable winning device is changed to the second state, but on the other hand, the game starts at the starting gate. Since the ball does not pass much, the essential variable display game is not played, and the ordinary variable winning device rarely converts to the second state. Therefore, if it is attempted to increase both the passing rate of game balls to the starting gate and the winning rate of game balls to the normal variable prize device, the game balls passing through the start gate are shifted to the side of the normal variable prize device or the special variable prize device. In order to guide the user to the position, a large nail adjustment or the like is required.

[Procedure amendment 6]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0005

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

In recent years, a large special variable display device is often used in order to improve the interest of the game. If a starting gate is provided beside such a large special variable display device, the start gate is provided. , The starting gate is located at a position shifted left and right more than immediately above the normal variable winning device or the special variable winning device, and extreme nail adjustment is required to guide the game ball passing through the starting gate, Many nails must be planted. In addition, with the increase in the size of other game machines, the space for installing nails becomes narrower, and it becomes difficult to efficiently guide itself.

[Procedure amendment 7]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0006

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-mentioned problems, and a game ball having passed through a starting gate provided on a side of a special variable display device is provided below the special variable display device. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can efficiently guide the player to a normal variable winning device and a special variable winning device.

[Procedure amendment 8]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0007

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0007]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a special variable display game can be displayed at a substantially central portion of a game area (101) formed on a game board (100). A special variable display device (for example, special symbol display device 103) is provided, and a special variable prize winning device (for example, variable prize device) that is opened when the result mode of the special variable display game becomes the special display mode. 114) is a game machine (for example, a pachinko game machine) disposed at a predetermined distance from the special variable display device in a game area below the special variable display device, and is different from the special variable display game. A variable display device capable of displaying a variable display game (e.g., a normal symbol display device 119), and a configuration in which a game ball flowing down from an upper game area is passed to flow down to a lower game area. And a start gate (for example, a portion forming an entrance 123a of the pass-type chucker 109) provided with a detector (for example, a proximity sensor S) capable of detecting the passing game ball and giving a start condition of the ordinary variable display game. ) And a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is advantageous to the player, and when the result mode of the normal variable display game on the normal variable display device is a specific display mode. A normal variable winning device (for example, an electric accessory 111) that can be converted to the second state, and the starting gate is provided at a predetermined distance from the special variable display device in a game area beside the special variable display device. Open and arranged, the normal variable winning device is disposed in the game area between the special variable display device and the special variable winning device, the lower part of the start gate, the start Inducing member game balls detected by the detector and inducible inclined to said common variation winning device side by the passage of the gates (e.g., the induction portion 109c) was equipped with a configuration.

[Procedure amendment 9]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0008

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the starting gate is provided on an upper portion of a mounting base (for example, the chucker body 109a) mounted on the game board, and the mounting base is provided. By providing the guide member in a lower part of the above, the starting gate and the guide member were integrally configured. According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the second aspect, a mounting portion for mounting the detector is formed on an upper portion of the mounting base, and the guide member is erected on a lower portion of the mounting base. A cover member (for example, a lid 109b) that constitutes the starting gate by covering a front side of the detector attached to the attachment portion, and a lower side of the cover member has a front side of the guide member. , A passage forming portion (for example, a lower portion of the lid 109b) that forms an induction passage (for example, the ball passage 123) communicating with the starting gate is integrally formed.

[Procedure amendment 10]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0009

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a game ball that has passed through a starting gate provided in a game area beside a special variable display device is detected by a detector and is normally variable in the normally variable display device. Although the start condition of the display game is given,
The passed game balls are then guided by a guide member disposed below the starting gate to the side of the normal variable prize device disposed in the game area below the special variable display device.
Further, since the special variable prize device is provided below the normal variable prize device, the game ball is guided to the special variable prize device side.

[Procedure amendment 11]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0010

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the starting gate is provided on the upper portion of the mounting base mounted on the game board, and the guide member is provided on the lower portion of the mounting base, so that the starting gate and the guiding member are provided. And the game ball having passed through the starting gate can be reliably guided by the guiding member.

[Procedure amendment 12]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0011

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

According to the third aspect of the present invention, while the mounting portion for mounting the detector is formed on the upper portion of the mounting base,
A guide member is provided upright on a lower portion of the mounting base, and a cover member constituting a starting gate is provided by covering a front side of a detector attached to the mounting portion of the mounting base. By covering the front side of the guide member,
Since the passage forming portion forming the guide passage communicating with the starting gate is integrally formed, the decorativeness can be improved by the cover member. In addition, all the game balls that have passed through the starting gate pass through the guide path, and all the game balls from the starting gate can be guided to the normal variable winning device side.

[Procedure amendment 13]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0012

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0012]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. FIGS. 1 to 11 show a pachinko gaming machine as an embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention,
1 is a front view of the game board, FIG. 2 is a front view of a pass-type chucker of the game board, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the pass-through chucker, FIG. 4 is an exploded perspective view of the pass-through chucker, and FIG. 6 is an exploded perspective view of the winning port, FIG. 7 is a block diagram of a control system, and FIGS. 8 to 11 are processing procedures of a variable display game of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present invention. It is a flowchart showing.

[Procedure amendment 14]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0013

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

In FIG. 1, reference numeral 100 denotes a game board, which is not shown or described, but is attached to a mounting frame of a front frame of the game machine. A game area 101 is set on the game board 100, and the game area 1
At 01, a pachinko ball fired by a hit ball firing device (not shown) is guided by the guide rail 102 and flows into the ball. At a substantially central portion of the game section 101,
A special symbol display device (variable display device) 103 exemplified as a special variable display device for performing a variable display game for generating a right of a big hit game (special game) is provided.

[Procedure amendment 15]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0015

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

Above the special symbol display device 103, there is provided a general winning opening 108 called a prize winning opening, and a pair of pass-through chuckers (general opening starter) 10 on the left and right sides.
9 and 110 are provided, and below the special symbol display device 103, a starting port 112 provided with an electric accessory 111 exemplified as a normal variable winning device constituting a winning adjustment device is provided. Note that a proximity sensor S (specific prize detector,
Safe sensor). In addition, the game area 10
A plurality of rolling guide members 113 configured by a well-known windmill or the like for guiding the flowed pachinko balls in a predetermined direction,
113... Are provided.

[Procedure amendment 16]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0016

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

A variable winning device 114, which is exemplified as a special variable winning device, is provided at the lower center of the game area 101, and further at the central position thereunder, the out ball collecting port 11 is provided.
5 are arranged. And the variable winning device 114
A large winning opening 116 is provided at the center of the upper part of the vehicle, and an opening / closing door 117 that opens the large winning opening 116 by tilting the upper end side forward using a solenoid or the like as an actuator is attached to the large winning opening 116. This special winning opening 116
A continuation switch SW (not shown) and a count switch SW (not shown) are provided therein. In addition, on both left and right sides of the special winning opening 116, general winning openings 118a, 11 are provided.
8b is provided adjacent thereto, and below it is provided a normal symbol display device 119 exemplified as a normal variable display device. Starting openings 120 and 121 are provided at diagonally upper left and right positions of the variable winning device 114, respectively.
A proximity sensor S (not shown in the figure), which is exemplified as a detector for detecting a winning pachinko ball, is provided in each of 20, 20.

[Procedure amendment 17]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0021

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

As shown in FIG. 2, FIG. 3, and FIG. 4, the pass-type chucker 109 is configured by assembling a lid body 109b exemplified as a cover member on a chucker body 109a exemplified as an attachment base fixed to the game board 100. The proximity sensor S is attached between the chucker main body 109a and the lid 109b. A partially arcuate guide portion 109c exemplified as a guide member is formed integrally with the chucker body 109a, and the ball passage 1 curved between the chucker body 109a and the lid 109b by the guide portion 109c.
23 are formed. This ball passage 123 has an entrance 1
The opening 23a is opened, and the outlet 123b is opened toward the winning adjustment device 111a, so that the pachinko ball P entering the inlet 123a is guided toward the guiding opening / closing member 111a of the electric accessory 111. The through-type chucker 109
A start gate capable of giving a start condition of a normal variable display game by passing a game ball and detecting the same by the proximity sensor S is formed by a portion forming the entrance 123a of the game. In addition, a passage forming portion that forms a ball passage (induction passage) 123 that communicates with the starting gate is formed by the lower portion of the lid 109b.

[Procedure amendment 18]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0044

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[0044]

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a game ball that has passed through a starting gate disposed in a game area beside a special variable display device is detected by a detector and is normally used in the variable display device. The starting condition of the normal variable display game is given, but the passing game ball is thereafter changed by the guide member arranged below the starting gate to the normal fluctuation region arranged in the game area below the special variable display device. You will be guided to the winning device. Therefore, it is possible to guide a large number of game balls through the starting gate and guide the large number of game balls to the ordinary variable prize winning device side without implanting a large number of obstacle nails or performing excessive nail adjustment. Become like As a result, even when a large special variable display device is used, both the start rate of the normal variable display game and the winning rate of game balls to the normal variable prize device are increased, and the detection of the detector → the normal variable display game A series of games such as execution → winning in the normal variable prize winning device can be efficiently performed. That is, it is possible to provide a gaming machine with a high degree of interest that can efficiently use the entire game area to enjoy the game related to the special variable display game and the game related to the normal variable display game evenly. Further, since the special variable prize device is provided below the normal variable prize device, the game ball is guided to the special variable prize device side, and the special variable prize device is opened. , A large number of game balls can be efficiently won in a short period of time.

[Procedure amendment 19]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] 0045

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

According to the second aspect of the present invention, the starting gate is provided on the upper portion of the mounting base mounted on the game board, and the guide member is provided on the lower portion of the mounting base, so that the starting gate and the guiding member are provided. And the game ball having passed through the starting gate can be reliably guided by the guiding member. In addition, the starting gate and the guide member can be efficiently arranged in a narrow game area, and workability at the time of assembly is improved. According to the third aspect of the present invention, the mounting portion for mounting the detector is formed on the upper portion of the mounting base, while the guide member is erected on the lower portion of the mounting base and mounted on the mounting portion of the mounting base. A cover member constituting a starting gate by covering the front side of the detector, and forming a guiding passage communicating with the starting gate by covering a front side of the guiding member at a lower portion of the cover member. Since the formed passage forming portion is integrally formed, the decorativeness can be improved by the cover member. In addition, all the game balls that have passed through the starting gate pass through the guide path, and all the game balls from the starting gate can be guided to the normal variable winning device side.

[Procedure amendment 20]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Explanation of sign

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Description of Signs] 100 Gaming Board 101 Gaming Area 103 Special Symbol Display Device (Special Variable Display Device) 109a Chucker Body (Mounting Base) 109b Lid (Cover Member) 109c Guidance Unit (Guiding Member) 111 Motorized Character (Normal Fluctuation) Winning device) 114 Variable winning device (Special variable winning device) 119 Normal symbol display device (Normal variable display device) 123 Ball path (guidance path) S Proximity sensor (detector)

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A variable display game in which a plurality of symbols are variably displayed in a gaming section forming a winning area, on the condition that a specific winning opening where a game ball wins and a game ball wins in the specific winning opening. A variable display device, a variable winning device that can be converted into a first state advantageous to the player, and a variable winning device that can be converted into a second state unfavorable to the player are provided. Specific winning signal generating means for detecting a specific winning signal and detecting a special winning signal, and a symbol array determining means for determining an array of symbols to be displayed on the variable display device based on the output of the specific winning signal of the specific winning signal generating means. Driving the variable display device to variably display the arrangement of symbols,
A symbol driving means for forming the symbol determined by the symbol arrangement determining means on the variable display device; and a hit judging means for determining whether or not the symbol arrangement determined by the symbol arrangement determining means is a predetermined hit arrangement. And a prize opening means for switching the variable prize device to the first state when the hit determination means determines a hit. In the gaming machine, A gaming machine provided with a special notifying means for notifying a hit state in connection with the operation of the variable display device. 2. A hit state is notified by the special notifying means after the hit judging means judges that the arrangement is a hit arrangement and before the variable display device starts variably displaying symbols. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is configured as follows. 3. The hit state until a predetermined stage after the special notifying means determines that the hit arrangement has been made by the hit judging means and before the variable display game executed by the variable display device ends. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is configured to notify. 4. A variable display game in which a plurality of types of symbols are variably displayed on a gaming portion forming a winning area, on condition that a specific winning port where a game ball wins and a game ball wins in the specific winning port. A variable display device, a variable winning device that can be converted into a first state advantageous to the player, and a variable winning device that can be converted into a second state unfavorable to the player are provided. A special winning signal generating means for detecting a special winning signal and detecting a special winning signal; a symbol array determining means for determining an array of symbols to be displayed on the variable display device by outputting the specific winning signal from the specific winning signal generating means; Driving the variable display device to variably display the arrangement of symbols,
And a symbol driving means for forming the symbol determined by the symbol arrangement determining means on the variable display device; and a hit determining means for determining whether or not the symbol arrangement determined by the symbol arrangement determining means is a predetermined hit arrangement. And a winning opening means for switching the variable winning device to the first state when it is determined that the winning is determined by the hit determining means, wherein the symbol arrangement determined by the symbol arrangement determining means is the predetermined arrangement. A specific array state determining means for determining whether or not the specific array state at least partially matches the hit array; and, after the specific array state determining means has determined that the specific array state, is associated with the operation of the variable display device And a special notifying means for notifying the hit state. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein the special notifying means determines that the specific arrangement is a specific arrangement by the specific arrangement state determining means,
The gaming machine according to claim 4, characterized in that the variable display device is configured to notify a hit state until the variable display device starts variable display of symbols. 6. After the special notification means has determined that the specific arrangement is a specific arrangement by the specific arrangement state determination means,
The gaming machine according to claim 4, characterized in that it is configured to notify the hit state to a predetermined stage before the variable display game executed by the variable display device ends. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said special notification means comprises an auditory notification device. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said special notification means comprises a visual notification device.