JP2001037986A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of making the game more interesting. SOLUTION: The first and the second devices are set on the game board 2 of pachinko machine 1. The first device has a symbol operating opening 3, the first variable prize winning device 4 and a special symbol display device 11, which is enabled to display variably, and the like. The second device has a pair of wing operating opening 15 and the second variable prize winning device 16, which has a big prize winning opening 17, and the like. As it is possible to play multiple games with one pachinko machine 1, it improves an unprecedented interesting. A control device 29 controls to forbid occurring bit hit state simultaneously at the first and second devices.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine such as a pachinko machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a kind of gaming machine, a pachinko machine (a pachinko machine with an operation port) provided with a variable display device for displaying a plurality of symbols and the like in a predetermined arrangement.
It has been known.

[0003] In this pachinko machine, a "special game state (big hit state)", which is in a state advantageous to the player after the reach state, according to a display symbol (stop symbol) when the variable display is stopped on the display device, "Released state" that does not enter the special game state after passing through the "reach state" or "Released state" that does not go through the reach state and does not become the special game state
Is generated. The stop symbols include a special game symbol (big hit symbol) for generating a big hit state, a miss reach symbol for generating a miss reach, and a miss symbol for generating a miss state.

[0004] In the above-described pachinko machine, a display device based on a game situation that changes according to a player's operation satisfying a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball winning an operating port). In, the variable display of symbols is started. In addition, the jackpot design, the off reach design, and,
A stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected from the off symbols. Then, the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. In this case, the stop symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (big hit symbol: for example, “7”, “7”
If “7”), the above-mentioned jackpot state is generated. More specifically, the special winning opening is opened for a predetermined time, and when the special winning opening is opened, a lot of premium balls are paid out to the player by causing the special winning opening to win a game ball (first conventional technique).

[0005] A pachinko machine equipped with a third type special electric accessory is also known. In this type of pachinko machine, the display of a symbol is changed and displayed on the display device based on, for example, a game ball winning an operating port. Then, the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. In this case, if the stop symbol is a predetermined specific symbol (big hit symbol: for example, “7”, “7”, “7”), the specific winning opening is opened for a predetermined time. If it is confirmed that the winning ball winning the specific winning opening has passed through the special device operation area within the predetermined time, the player can acquire the right to open the special winning opening. The right content is the third
When a game ball is won in the seed starting port, a large winning port can be opened for a predetermined time for each winning. Therefore, when the player acquires the right, the player consciously changes the game content (for example, right-hands) so that the third type starting port receives the game ball (second conventional technique).

In addition, a pachinko machine without a main display device (third prior art) is also known. In the above-mentioned pachinko machine, the blades are opened and closed in the special electric accessory based on satisfying a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball winning an operating port).
In addition, in the special electric auditors product, when a specific condition is satisfied (for example, passing through the V zone), the continuous operation of the special electric auditors product is performed. More specifically, the wings are opened a predetermined number of times (a predetermined time), and at the time of the opening, the game balls are made to enter a large winning prize opening formed by opening the wings, so that many prizes can be given to the player. The ball is paid out.

[0007]

However, in the above-mentioned first prior art, many prize balls cannot be obtained unless a big hit state is generated. Further, in the second prior art, unless the game ball passes through the special device operation area, the right to open the special winning opening cannot be obtained, and thus many prize balls cannot be obtained. Further, in the third conventional technique, unless a game ball is awarded in the V zone, the continuous operation of the special electric accessory is not performed, so that many prize balls cannot be obtained. As described above, conventionally, there is only one purpose (to generate a big hit) for the player for each pachinko machine. For this reason, the game contents (the operation of the display unit and the accessory, etc.) and what the player expects are standardized, and there is a possibility that the game contents become monotonous. And, by its monotony,
There was a risk that the interest would be reduced. In particular, during a long-time game, there is a case where the decrease in the interest becomes remarkable.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of dramatically improving interest.

[0009]

Means effective to achieve the above object will be described below. The operation and the like will be described as necessary.

Means 1. A first opportunity to generate a first predetermined opportunity in a first device provided on a game board, on condition that a first condition is satisfied in a game situation that changes in accordance with an operation of a player. Means for operating the first variable prize device provided on the game board on the first device at a necessary condition that a special condition is satisfied at the time of the first predetermined opportunity. A first advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state, and a second device provided on the game board, on condition that the second condition is satisfied in a game situation changing according to an operation of the player. A second triggering means for generating a second predetermined trigger in the first device, and the second device, when the second predetermined timing is required, that a special condition is satisfied in the second device. Variable winning device or provided on the game board A second advantageous state generating means for generating a state advantageous to a player by operating the second variable winning device, wherein the first and second advantageous state generating means respectively A gaming machine characterized in that it is prohibited to generate an advantageous state for a player at the same time. However, in this case, the first
Is provided (without providing the second variable winning device), and the first variable winning device is operated by the second advantageous state generating means to generate a state advantageous to the player. Alternatively, a second variable prize device different from the first variable prize device may be provided, and the second variable prize device may be operated by the second advantageous state generating means to set a state advantageous to the player. You may make it generate | occur | produce.

[0011] According to the above means, the first opportunity providing means provides the first opportunity provided on the game board by the first opportunity providing means that the first condition is satisfied in a game situation that changes according to the operation of the player. A first predetermined opportunity is generated in the device. Then, on the occasion of the first predetermined opportunity, in the first device, it is necessary to satisfy a special condition,
By the first advantageous state generating means, the first variable winning device provided on the game board is operated, and a state advantageous to the player is generated. In addition, the second opportunity providing means sets the second predetermined condition in the second device provided on the game board, on condition that the second condition is satisfied in a game situation that changes according to the operation of the player. Is triggered. Then, at the second predetermined occasion, the second device is provided on the first variable prize device or the game board by a second advantageous state generating means on the condition that a special condition is satisfied in the second device. The activated second variable prize device is activated, and a state advantageous to the player is generated. Therefore, the player can expect the occurrence of each predetermined opportunity, and can play the game while expecting that each special condition is satisfied. Further, according to the above-mentioned means, it is prohibited that the first and second advantageous state generating means simultaneously generate the advantageous state for the player at the same time. Therefore, a defect caused by the first and second advantageous state generating means generating the advantageous state for the player at the same time, for example, the player is confused or becomes too advantageous for the player. Such a situation can be avoided.

Means 2. In the means 1, when the first or second advantageous state generating means has not generated a state advantageous to the player, the first and second triggering means provide the first and second triggering means. A gaming machine characterized in that both predetermined triggers can be generated.

Means 3. Means 1 is a case in which the first or second advantageous state generating means has not generated a state advantageous to the player, and the first or second opportunity providing means has first and second triggering means. Wherein one of the predetermined triggers is generated, and the other predetermined trigger is invalidated for a predetermined period.

Means 4. In the means 3, when one of the first and second predetermined triggers is generated first by the first or second trigger providing means, the other predetermined trigger is invalidated for a predetermined period. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

Means 5 In the means 3, when one of the first and second predetermined triggers is generated first by the first or second triggering means, and then the other is generated, the first or second predetermined trigger is generated first. A gaming machine characterized in that the occurrence of the predetermined trigger is invalidated for a predetermined period thereafter.

Means 6. In the means 3, when one of the first and second predetermined triggers is generated first by the first or second trigger providing means and then the other is generated, or the first and second predetermined triggers are generated. Wherein the first and second predetermined triggers are simultaneously generated by the trigger providing means, the generation of the predetermined trigger having a lower value for the player is invalidated for a predetermined period.

Means 7 In the means 3, when one of the first and second predetermined triggers is generated by the first or second trigger providing means, the first or second trigger is provided.
A gaming machine characterized in that, when the possibility that a special condition is satisfied is relatively high in the device of (1), the occurrence of the other predetermined trigger is invalidated for a predetermined period.

Means 8 In the means 3, priorities are determined in advance with respect to the first and second predetermined triggers, and a state advantageous to the player is generated by the first or second advantageous state generating means. If there is no such case and the first or second triggering means generates one of the first and second predetermined triggers, if the priority of one of them is high, the other predetermined A gaming machine characterized by invalidating the occurrence of a trigger for a predetermined period.

Means 9 In any one of the means 3 to 8,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the invalidation includes that a necessary condition for occurrence of the predetermined opportunity is not satisfied.

Means 10. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 9, wherein the invalidation includes that a necessary condition for generating a state advantageous to the player is not satisfied.

Means 11 In the means 1, at least one of the first and second advantageous state generating means is provided because one of the first and second predetermined triggers is generated by the first or second trigger providing means. A game machine characterized by invalidating the occurrence of the other predetermined trigger while the state advantageous to the player is generated.

Means 12. In any of the means 11,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the invalidation includes that a necessary condition for occurrence of the predetermined opportunity is not satisfied.

Means 13. In the means 11 or 12, the invalidation includes that a necessary condition for generating a state advantageous to the player is not satisfied.

Means 14. In the means (1), the first and second triggers are provided by the first and second triggering means within a predetermined period.
Due to both of the given occasions of
A gaming machine characterized in that when both special conditions are satisfied, only one of the first and second advantageous state generating means generates a state advantageous to the player.

Means 15. In the means 14, the gaming machine is characterized in that the one is more valuable to the player.

Means 16. In the means 14, the one of the above-mentioned ones is the one where the special condition is satisfied first.

Means 17. In the means 14, in the gaming machine, the one is the one where the special condition is satisfied later.

Means 18. In the means 14, in the gaming machine, the one of the two is a player who is more likely to detect that the special condition is likely to be satisfied first.

Means 19. In the means 14, the gaming machine is characterized in that the one is the one in which the predetermined opportunity is generated first.

Means 20. In the means 14, the one of the game machines is one in which a predetermined opportunity is generated later.

Means 21. In the means 1, one of the first and second advantageous state generating means is provided because one of the first and second predetermined triggers is generated by the first or second trigger providing means. In the case where a condition advantageous to the player is generated at, the occurrence of the other predetermined trigger is valid, and the special condition is caused due to the occurrence of the other predetermined trigger. A game machine characterized in that, when the condition is established, the state can be switched so that the other advantageous state generating means can generate a state advantageous to the player.

Means 22. The gaming machine according to claim 21, wherein the switching of the state is performed after the state advantageous to the player in the one advantageous state generating means ends.

Means 23. In the means 21, the switching of the state is performed promptly when a special condition is satisfied.

Means 24. In any one of the means 21 to 23, the priority order is determined in advance for the first and second advantageous state generating means, and the advantageous state generating means in which the advantageous state to the player is generated first. Wherein the switching is prohibited when the priority is higher.

Means 25. A first opportunity to generate a first predetermined opportunity in a first device provided on a game board, on condition that a first condition is satisfied in a game situation that changes in accordance with an operation of a player. Means for operating the first variable prize device provided on the game board on the first device at a necessary condition that a special condition is satisfied at the time of the first predetermined opportunity. A first advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state, and a second device provided on the game board, on condition that the second condition is satisfied in a game situation changing according to an operation of the player. A second triggering means for generating a second predetermined trigger in the first device, and the second device, when the second predetermined timing is required, that a special condition is satisfied in the second device. Variable winning device or provided on the game board A second advantageous state generating means for generating a state advantageous to a player by operating the second variable winning device, wherein the first and second advantageous state generating means respectively A gaming machine wherein a state advantageous to a player can be generated at the same time. However, in this case, only the first variable winning device is provided (without the second variable winning device), and the first variable winning device is operated by the second advantageous state generating means to be advantageous to the player. A state may be generated, or a second variable prize device different from the first variable prize device may be provided, and the second variable prize device may be operated by the second advantageous state generating means. An advantageous state for the player may be generated. According to the above means, the player can expect occurrence of each predetermined opportunity,
The game can be played while expecting that each special condition is satisfied. Furthermore, according to the above-mentioned means, the first and second advantageous state generating means may respectively generate the advantageous state for the player at the same time, and in this case, a situation which is very desirable for the player. It will spur joy.

Means 26. A first opportunity to generate a first predetermined opportunity in a first device provided on a game board, on condition that a first condition is satisfied in a game situation that changes in accordance with an operation of a player. Means for operating the first variable prize device provided on the game board on the first device at a necessary condition that a special condition is satisfied at the time of the first predetermined opportunity. A first advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state, and a second device provided on the game board, on condition that the second condition is satisfied in a game situation changing according to an operation of the player. A second triggering means for generating a second predetermined trigger in the first device, and the second device, when the second predetermined timing is required, that a special condition is satisfied in the second device. Variable winning device or provided on the game board A second advantageous state generating means for generating a state advantageous to the player by activating the second variable winning device, wherein the first opportunity providing means and the second opportunity providing are provided. A gaming machine characterized in that when one of the means is activated, the other is deactivated. However, in this case, only the first variable winning device is provided (without the second variable winning device), and the first variable winning device is operated by the second advantageous state generating means to be advantageous to the player. A state may be generated, or a second variable prize device different from the first variable prize device may be provided, and the second variable prize device may be operated by the second advantageous state generating means. An advantageous state for the player may be generated.

Means 27. The game machine according to claim 26, wherein the switching between the activation and the deactivation is performed at predetermined intervals.

Means 28. The gaming machine according to claim 26, wherein the switching between the activation and the deactivation is performed every time a state advantageous to the player is generated.

Means 29. A game machine according to claim 26, wherein the switching between the activation and the deactivation is enabled based on an arbitrary operation.

Means 30. In any one of the means 1 to 29, at least one of the satisfaction of the first condition and the satisfaction of the second condition is that the game medium wins a predetermined winning opening provided in the game board. A gaming machine.

Means 31. In any one of the means 1 to 30, at least one of the first device and the second device always has an opening closed by a closing means, and it is difficult or impossible to win a prize in the game medium. A variable prize winning device, wherein at least one of a first predetermined trigger and a second predetermined trigger is generated, an opening is opened to enable a prize to enter the inside of the game medium, and the prize-winning game A gaming machine wherein the special condition is satisfied when a medium passes through a specific area.

Means 32. In any one of the means 1 to 31, at least one of the first device and the second device is a variable display device that can variably display a plurality of symbols provided on a game board, and the symbol is a specific stop mode. A gaming machine wherein the special condition is satisfied by being stopped and displayed.

Means 33. In any one of the means (1) to (32), the special condition is provided on a game board, and includes passing of a special area of a game medium based on winning of a specific winning opening which is normally difficult to win. Machine.

Means 34. In the means 33, the special condition is satisfied when a special right is generated by passing the special area of the game medium and the game medium wins a predetermined predetermined winning opening. A gaming machine characterized by the following.

[0045]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS An embodiment in which a gaming machine according to the present invention is embodied as a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a "pachinko machine") will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

As is well known, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame, and a front frame provided at a front portion of the outer frame and openable and closable on one side of the outer frame. A glass door frame is provided on the front side of the front frame so as to be freely opened and closed. The game board 2 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame (in the back of the glass door frame and inside the outer frame). This game board 2 includes an inner rail, an outer rail, and the like.
A game ball 5 as a game medium fired by the game ball firing device is guided to an upper portion of the game board 2. In addition, on the lower side of the glass door frame, a front decoration frame is provided on the front frame so as to be openable and closable, and the front decoration frame is provided with an upper tray. On the other hand, a lower tray is provided at a position lower than the upper tray at a lower portion of the front frame, and a handle constituting a game ball launching device is provided. In the present embodiment, the game board 2 is provided with a first device and a second device.

First, the first device will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, a symbol operation port 3 is provided at a lower center portion of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1, and a first variable winning device 4 is further provided below the symbol operation port 3. Symbol opening 3
Has a passage for a game ball 5, and a blade 6 is supported at the entrance of the passage so as to be openable and closable. Further, the first variable winning device 4 has a large winning opening 7. A V zone and a winning passage are provided behind the big winning opening 7. And
The game ball 5 that has won the special winning opening 7 is guided to a winning ball processing device (not shown) through one of the V zone and the winning path. In addition, a shutter 8 is provided in front of the special winning opening 7. The shutter 8 is operated by a special winning opening solenoid 9 provided on the side of the special winning opening 7 to open and close the special winning opening 7. Specifically, when the solenoid 9 is excited, the shutter 8 is tilted substantially horizontally, thereby opening the special winning opening 7. When the solenoid 9 is de-energized, the shutter 8 is turned off.
Is in a substantially vertical state, whereby the special winning opening 7 is closed.

A special symbol display device 11 as a variable display device is incorporated in the upper center of the game board 2. The special symbol display device 11 includes a display unit 11a composed of a segment display, on which a plurality of symbol columns are displayed. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, three symbol rows of a left symbol row, a middle symbol row, and a right symbol row are displayed as these symbol rows, but other symbol rows are displayed. You may.

Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols. Each symbol is basically composed of numbers “0” to “9” displayed in segments (7 segments). These symbols can be any of a big hit symbol, a miss reach symbol, and a miss symbol as special game symbols (these will be described later). The number and types of the symbols are not limited to the above example, and may be composed of character symbols or pictorial symbols. Needless to say, a symbol that can only be a deviated symbol may be arranged between them. In the present embodiment, in each symbol row, each symbol is variably displayed by being sequentially lit and displayed (the variation method may be any method such as scroll variation).

A special symbol display device 12 is provided above the special symbol display device 11. The ordinary symbol display device 12 has four holding lamps (not shown) each composed of a light emitting diode (LED) and a 7-segment display unit 12a composed of an LED that is an ordinary symbol display unit.

Further, a pair of passing gates 13 are provided on both left and right sides of the game board 2. Passage gate 1
When the game ball 5 passes through the game symbol 3, the ordinary symbol display device 12 operates. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 12
Indicates that the number from "0" to "9" is variably displayed and displayed in segments on the 7-segment display unit, and when the number stops at a predetermined value ("7" in the present embodiment), the symbol operation port 3
Is released for a predetermined number of seconds. With this opening, it is relatively easy to win the symbol operation port 3. The ordinary symbol display device 12 can store up to four times the number of times the game balls 5 have passed through the pass gate 13 and display the number of holdings with a holding lamp. Therefore, even if the game ball 5 passes through the passage gate 13 with the four holding lamps lit, it is not counted as a holding ball, and the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 13 as long as the holding lamp is lit. At least, the normal symbol display device 12 is operated by the number of times corresponding to the number of holdings.

In the display section 11a of the special symbol display device 11, the symbol variation of each symbol row is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 into the symbol operating port 3. In addition, one of a big hit symbol, a missing reach symbol, and a missing symbol is selected, and this is set as a stop symbol. What is a stop symbol?
This is a symbol displayed in the effective frame when each symbol row stops changing symbols. In the present embodiment, the symbol change is stopped in the order of the left symbol row, the right symbol row, and the middle symbol row. However, this is merely an example, and may be stopped in another order.

By the way, the big hit symbol is a symbol for generating a big hit state as a special game state advantageous to the player after the reach state. Specifically, when the fluctuation of all the symbol columns is finally stopped, the combination of the displayed symbols may be a predetermined jackpot combination. That is, when the same type of symbols are stopped and displayed together, a combination of the same symbols (for example,
"7", "7", and "7" symbols). The symbol constituting this combination is a "big hit symbol". Under the condition that a jackpot combination is established, the special electric accessory is operated (the big winning opening 7 is opened), and a jackpot advantageous to the player is generated. That is, it is possible to obtain more premium balls.

The reach state is a state immediately before a big hit. The reach state includes a state in which the symbol change in the right symbol row stops on the big hit line with the same type of symbol as the stop symbol in the left symbol row. In the above-mentioned reach state, the symbol fluctuation of the middle symbol row is different besides the one that finally stops at the same type of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stopped symbol of both the left and right symbol rows and becomes the big hit state. There is a pattern that stops at a type of symbol (this is referred to as a “missing reach symbol”) and does not enter the jackpot state (hereinafter, referred to as a “missing reach state”).

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, the expected value at which the jackpot state occurs generally is larger than that of the case of “normal reach” (expected jackpot value).
Is becoming higher. Also in the “super reach”, the jackpot expectation value differs depending on each reach pattern.

Although it has already been described that the symbol change of each symbol row is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the symbol operating port 3, the game ball 5 further wins the symbol operating port 3 during the change display. In this case, as in the case where the vehicle has passed through the passage gate 13, the corresponding variable display is performed after the current variable display ends. That is, the variable display is on standby (held). The maximum number of the variable display to be suspended is determined for each model of the pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of suspensions is set to four, but this is not a limitation.

In the special symbol display device 11, the display unit 1
A holding lamp 14 composed of a light emitting diode (LED) is incorporated below 1a. The holding lamp 14
Is the same as the maximum number of reservations described above (4 in this case)
It is. The hold lamp 14 is turned on each time the variable display is held, and is turned off with the execution of the variable display corresponding to the hold.

Next, the second device will be described. A pair of blade operating ports 15 are provided at lower portions on both sides of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. In the center of the game board 2,
A second variable winning device 16 is provided. The blade operating port 15 includes a passage for the game ball 5, and the second variable winning device 16 includes a large winning port 17. Inside the big winning opening 17 inside the second variable winning device 16, a V zone 18 and a winning passage are provided. Then, the game ball 5 having won the special winning opening 17 is guided to a winning ball processing device (not shown) through one of the V zone 18 and the winning passage. In a normal state, a pair of left and right large blades 19 are supported so as to be openable and closable so as to close the special winning opening 17. The large blade 19 is operated by a large winning opening solenoid 20 provided on the back side of the second variable winning device 16 to open and close the large winning opening 17. Specifically, when the solenoid 20 is in an excited state,
The large wings 19 are opened substantially horizontally as shown by the solid line in the figure, thereby opening the large winning opening 17 and making winning of the game balls 5 relatively easy. When the solenoid 20 is de-energized, the large blade 19 closes as shown by a two-dot chain line in the figure, whereby the large winning opening 17 is closed.

It is to be noted that a stop device (not shown) is provided in the second variable winning device 16 so that the stop device can be operated at the time of a big hit, which will be described later, so that the probability of winning in the V zone 18 can be increased. It may be.

In the second variable winning device 16, one or two opening and closing operations of the large blade 19 described above are started based on the winning of the game ball 5 into the blade operating port 15. Then, during the opening and closing operation of the large wing 19, on condition that the game ball 5 wins in the second variable winning device 16 from the large winning opening 17 and passes through the V zone 18,
The special electric accessory is activated (the special winning opening 17 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times), and a big hit state advantageous to the player is generated. That is, also in this case, it is possible to obtain more premium balls.

[0061] In addition, various other lamps and electric decoration members for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. The lighting state (extinguished, lit, blinking, etc.) of these illuminated members and the like can be changed according to the progress of the game. Further, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates a sound effect in accordance with the progress of the game. In addition, the game board 2 is provided with a normal winning port 21 and the like.

In order to detect the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes according to the operation of the player, in the present embodiment, the game board 2 has a symbol operating switch 22 and a first V zone switch 23. , A first count switch 24, a through switch 25, a second V zone switch 26, a second count switch 27, a blade operating port switch 28, and the like. Switch 22 for symbol actuation port
Detects the winning of the game ball 5 to the symbol operating port 3. The first V zone switch 23 detects the winning of the game ball 5 in the V zone of the large winning opening 7 of the first variable winning device 4, and the first count switch 24 sets the game ball. 5
Is detected in the special winning opening 7 of the game. Through switch 25
Detects the passage of the game ball 5 through the passage gate 13. Further, the second V zone switch 26 detects the passage of the game ball 5 through the V zone 18 in the second variable winning device 16, and the second count switch 27 sets the game in the second variable winning device 16. The passage of the ball 5 through the winning passage is detected.
The blade operating port switch 28 detects a winning of the game ball 5 to the blade operating port 15.

In this embodiment, each of the switches 22 to 28
Based on the detection result, the solenoids 9 and 20, the special symbol display device 11, each holding lamp 14, the normal symbol display device 12
(7-segment display unit and hold lamp), a control device 29 for driving and controlling the blades 6 and the like are provided. The control device 29 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), and a random access memory (RAM).
Etc. are provided. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU has addresses corresponding to the above-described first device and second device, and performs various arithmetic processes according to the control program of the ROM. Execute. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation result of the CPU in a buffer, an area, or the like.

In the present embodiment, the CPU
As one of the controls by the (control device 24), there is a mode switching control for switching a game mode for the first device. In the present embodiment, two modes are prepared. That is, for example, a normal mode in which a jackpot game state is generated with a relatively low probability of about 1/300, and a probability variation (probable change) in which a jackpot game state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60 which is about 5 times that of the normal mode. There is a mode.

In general, the concept of the probability change mode is as follows: (1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display unit 12a is increased as compared with the normal case, and the blade 6 of the symbol operating port 3 is opened. Increasing opportunities, (2) shortening the time for changing the number in the 7-segment display section 12a, (3) increasing the opening time of the blade 6 (and / or increasing the number of winnings), (4) Display section 11a of special symbol display device 11
(5) the jackpot expected value is higher than that in the normal mode, and the like, but in the probable variation mode in the present embodiment, these (1) to (5) Of these, only (5), that is, only that the jackpot expectation value is increased is executed.

In this embodiment, when the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on, the normal mode is set. After that, when the jackpot game state is set, either the probable change mode or the normal mode is selected, and the selected mode is executed until the next jackpot game state occurs. In other words, in the present embodiment, when the symbol (big hit symbol) at the time of the jackpot gaming state is an odd number (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”), the probability is changed. When the mode is executed and the big hit game state is reached, the symbols (big hit symbols) are even numbers (“2”, “4”,
In the case of “6”, “8”, “0”), the normal mode is executed.

Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. First, the operation of the first device will be described. 2 to 9 show various routines executed by the control device 29 for the first device. The processing of these routines is executed based on a group of counters, a winning determination flag FE, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI, a missed reach random number counter CO, a jackpot symbol random number counter CB, and left, middle and right symbol random number counters CDL and CD.
C, CDR, reach type determination counter CV, and the like.

The round counter CR is for counting the number of rounds at the time of a big hit, and the winning counter CE is for counting the number of winning game balls 5 to the special winning opening 7. Also, the hold counter C
H is for counting the number of times the variable display is suspended, and takes the values "0", "1", "2", "3", and "4" in order.

The internal random number counter CI is used to determine a jackpot state in the special symbol display device 11 (first device). The off-reach random number counter CO is used to determine whether or not to perform display in the off-reach state (effect of off-reach). Further, the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is for determining a jackpot symbol. These counters CI, CO, and CB update their values within a predetermined range at predetermined time intervals (for example, “2 ms”). Each value is read out as a random number according to a predetermined condition. Each of the counters CI, CO, and CB returns to an initial value when each value becomes a specific value.

Each of the left, middle and right symbol random number counters CDL,
CDC and CDR are for randomly 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”),
Resets to the initial value when it reaches a specific value. Medium symbol random number counter C
The DC updates the value within a predetermined range each time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes one cycle, and returns to the initial value when the value reaches a specific value.
The right symbol random number counter CDR is a medium symbol random number counter CD.
Each time C makes a round, the value is updated within a predetermined range, and when the value reaches a specific value, the value is returned to the initial value.

The reach type determination counter CV is used to select one of the plurality of types of reach patterns described above. For example, each time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes a cycle, the value (random number value) is determined. ) Is updated, and when a specific value is reached, the initial value is restored. However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different from each other. Also,
In the present embodiment, the probability of selecting each reach pattern is different for a big hit (at a big hit) and a miss (at a miss reach).

Further, these counter groups are prepared for the normal mode and the positive change mode, respectively. That is, each of these counter groups is prepared in the normal mode counter table and the probable change mode counter table. In the normal mode, updating and distribution of the counter group of the normal mode counter table are appropriately performed, and in the probable mode, updating and distribution of the counter group of the probable mode counter table are appropriately performed. Of course, there is no need to prepare them separately as described above (a common counter group may be used),
For example, in the probability change mode, the internal random number counter CI
May be simply increased.

The winning determination flag FE is used to determine the presence or absence of a winning in the V zone.
The flag FE is set to “0” when there is no winning,
It is set to "1" when there is a winning.

The flowchart of FIG. 2 shows the above-mentioned 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),
9 shows a “random number allocation routine” for storing the allocated values in a corresponding symbol random number buffer. This routine is performed for a predetermined time (2 hours) after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.
ms). When this routine starts,
First, in step S1, the control device 29 adds (updates) “1” to the internal random number counter CI, the out-of-reach reach random number counter CO, and the big hit symbol random number counter CB.

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 29 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
Is stored in the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffer. Here, the corresponding out-of-design symbol random number buffer specifically refers to the out-of-design symbol random number buffer with respect to the left symbol random number counter CDL, and refers to the out-of-design symbol random number buffer with respect to the middle symbol random number counter CDC. CD
R indicates an off-right symbol random number buffer (the same applies to step S7 described later). Then, after executing the processing of step S5, the control device 29 temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

On the other hand, if 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 symbols". It is determined whether or not. If this condition is satisfied, at step S7, each symbol random number counter CDL, CDC, C
The value of DR is stored in the corresponding out-of-touch reach symbol random number buffer, and the subsequent processing ends once.

If the condition in step S6 is not satisfied, the "random number distribution routine" is terminated without performing any of the processes in 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-off design and the out-of-out reach design, that is, the case of the combination of the big hit design.

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 a combination of missing symbols, a random number is stored in a missing symbol random number buffer, and in the case of a missing reach symbol, a random number is stored in the missing reach random number buffer. In the case of a combination of big hit symbols, random numbers are not stored in any symbol random number buffers.

Next, the "storage processing routine" shown in the flowchart of FIG. 3 will be described. The main function of this routine is to store the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC and CDR in the symbol random number area each time the game ball 5 wins the symbol operating port 3.

When the “storage processing routine” is started, the control device 29 determines in step S 10 whether or not the game ball 5 has won the symbol operating port 3 based on the detection result of the symbol operating port switch 22. Is determined. Then, if this determination condition is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied, step S11
, 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 29 turns on one of the corresponding holding lamps 14, and proceeds to step S14. 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 change display is held only up to four times, and the holding is not stored even if there is more winning.

In step S14, control device 29
Stores the value of the internal random number counter CI in the internal random number area. 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. Further, in step S16, the control device 29
Is the value (CD
L, CDC, CDR) are stored in the corresponding left, middle, and right out-of-design symbol random number areas, 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 symbol random number area.

Next, the "first special electric accessory control routine" shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 4 to 6 will be described. This routine uses the calculation results of the aforementioned “random number distribution routine”, “storage processing routine”, etc.
This is for controlling the variable winning device 4, the special symbol display device 11, and the like, and is executed every predetermined time after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on.

This "first special electric accessory control routine"
Is started, the control device 29 first determines in step S20 whether or not the second big hit flag XOA2 is set to "1". Here, the second jackpot flag XOA2 is set to “1” during occurrence of the jackpot state in the second device, and is set to “0” otherwise. It is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S20, the operation of the first device is invalidated on the assumption that a jackpot state is currently occurring in the second device. That is, in step S21, the control device 29 invalidates the winning in the symbol operating port 3, and in the following step S22, clears various data, and the display unit 11
The display of a is deleted. Therefore, thereafter, the operation in the first device is not performed unless at least the big hit state in the second device ends. Then, the control device 29 temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S20, it is determined that no big hit state has occurred in the second device, and the flow advances to step S23.

At step S23, control device 29
Determines whether 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 (i + 1) and the out-reach reach random number area (i +
1) Each data in the left-center-right out-of-design symbol random number area (i + 1) is shifted to the immediately preceding area (i). Next, in step S60, the control device 29
"1" is added to "i", and the process 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 (see FIG. 5), and the lamp corresponding to the hold counter CH among the hold lamps 14 is turned off. In the next step S80, "1" is subtracted from the hold counter CH.

Next, in step S90, the control device 29 executes a symbol variation start process. More specifically, as shown in the “variation start processing routine” in FIG. 7, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a big hit value. If the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot, step S902
, A jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot value (based on the jackpot symbol random number counter CB) is stored in the memory as a final stop symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S905.

On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S901 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S903 whether the value of the out-of-reach random number counter CO is the same as a predetermined out-of-reach value. If the value of the out-reach random number counter CO is the same as the out-reach value, in step S904, the symbol corresponding to the out-reach value (out-reach symbol) is stored in the memory as the final stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S905. Transition.

If the determination condition in step S903 is not satisfied, in step S906, the symbol lost in step S16 is stored in the memory as the final stop symbol, and the flow advances to step S907.

Now, step S902 or step S9
After moving from 04, in step S905, 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 S905 or step S905
After shifting from 906, in step S907, the symbol variation of the special symbol display device 11 is started, and the “variation start processing routine” ends.

Now, as described above, step S90
After executing the process of the “variation start processing routine”, the control device 29 replaces the symbols in the left and right symbol rows (other than the middle symbol row) with the stopped symbols in step S110 of FIG. Further, the symbol change is stopped so that the symbol after replacement is displayed in both the left and right symbol columns.

Next, in step S120, control device 29 performs a reach operation process. More specifically, it is determined whether or not to execute a so-called reach effect this time, and if an affirmative determination is made, a reach effect according to the reach pattern acquired this time is performed. For example, when the reach pattern is a normal reach, a normal reach operation process (the middle symbol row is simply switched and displayed) is performed. Also, in the case of "flash reach", a flash reach operation (variable display while flashing a symbol) processing is performed, and when the reach pattern is "high speed reach", a high speed reach operation (a symbol is displayed at a very high speed). (Variable display).
Of course, a character may appear, and the character or the like may perform various effects. On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the reach effect, the process proceeds to the next step S125 without performing any processing.

As described above, after executing the processing of step S120 ("reach operation processing routine"), the control device 29 stops the symbol change in the middle symbol row in step S130, and as a result, all the symbols are deleted. Make sure to stop.
At the time of the final stop, a so-called re-lottery process may be executed. Specifically, when the conditions for executing the re-lottery process are satisfied, the symbols in all the symbol columns are simultaneously changed again. Then, after the predetermined condition is satisfied, the operation is stopped in a state where the symbols of all the symbol rows are aligned. On the other hand, if the condition for executing the re-lottery process is not satisfied, no process is executed.

The control device 29 then proceeds to step S
At 140, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination is a jackpot combination. 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. If the symbol combination is a jackpot combination, step S14
At 5, it is determined again whether the second big hit flag XOA2 is set to "1". Then, when an affirmative determination is made in step S145, it is determined that the jackpot has occurred in the second device first, and the process shifts to step S146 to give priority to the jackpot in the second device.

In step S146, control device 29
In the same manner as described above, the winning in the symbol operating port 3 is invalidated, and in the following step S147, various data are cleared and the display on the display unit 11a is erased. Therefore, thereafter, the operation in the first device is not performed unless at least the big hit state in the second device ends. Then, the control device 29 temporarily ends the subsequent processing.

On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S145, it is determined that the jackpot has not yet occurred in the second device, and the flow shifts to step S148. In step S148, the control device 29 sets the first big hit flag XOA1 to “1” in order to generate a big hit state in the first device from now on,
The process moves to the next step S150.

Then, the control device 29 proceeds to step S15
At 0, the round counter CR is cleared to "0". At this time, a big hit notification display is performed by the control device 29, and a mode determination process is executed. More specifically, when the jackpot symbol in the current jackpot state is an odd number, the game mode flag is set to “1” in order to set the probability change mode in the next game after the end of the jackpot.
If the big hit symbol is an even number, processing such as setting the game mode flag to “0” to set the normal mode in the next game after the big hit is performed.
Of course, the normal mode or the probable change mode may be selected regardless of the jackpot symbol.

Next, the control device 29 proceeds to step S
At 160 (see FIG. 6), the winning counter CE is cleared to "0", and the winning determination flag FE is set to "0". In the following step S170, the round counter CR is incremented by "1".

Further, in step S180, the control device 29 excites the special winning opening solenoid 9. Then, the shutter 8 falls down to be in a substantially horizontal state, and the special winning opening 7 is opened. By this opening, it becomes possible to win the V zone and the winning passage of the game ball 5.

Next, in step S190, the control device 29 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter CE is smaller than a predetermined value CEmax. And
If this determination condition is satisfied, step S2
At 00, it is determined whether the scheduled closing time of the special winning opening 7 has not yet arrived. If the scheduled closing time has not yet arrived, the process returns to step S190. As a result, the predetermined value CE is set after the opening of the special winning opening 4 is started.
As long as no more than max game balls 5 win or the scheduled closing time comes, the special winning opening 7 is kept open. On the other hand, step S190 or step S190
If any one of 200 is not satisfied, in step S210, the control device 29 demagnetizes the large winning opening solenoid 9. Then, the shutter 8 is raised to be in a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 7 is closed.

Then, in step S220, control device 29 determines whether or not the value of round counter CR is smaller than a predetermined value CRmax. When the value of the round counter CR is smaller than the predetermined value CRmax, it is determined in a succeeding step S230 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is “1”. If the winning determination flag FE is "1", the process proceeds to step S16.
Return to 0. Therefore, once the jackpot game state occurs in the first device, the cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 7 is repeated until the continuation condition for the game ball 5 winning in the V zone is satisfied a predetermined value CRmax times. For example, the predetermined value CEmax is set to “10”, the opening time of the special winning opening 7 is set to “about 29.5 seconds”, and the predetermined value C is set.
When Rmax is set to “16”, after the opening of the special winning opening 7, (1) ten game balls 5 win in the special winning opening 7, and (2) approximately 29.5 seconds elapse. When either one of the conditions is satisfied, the special winning opening 7 is closed. The opening and closing cycle of the special winning opening 7 is repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds) on condition that the game ball 5 wins in the V zone.

Then, step S220 or step S
If any one of the determination conditions of 230 is not satisfied, it is determined that the big hit state has ended, and in step S240, the fact is notified to the player, and the next game mode is set based on the game mode flag. Execute the process of notifying. Further, the following step S25
At 0, the control device 29 sets the first jackpot flag XOA1 to "0" so as to allow the operation of the second device thereafter, and ends this routine.

Next, the operation of the second device will be described. 8 and 9 show a “second special electric accessory control routine” executed by the control device 29 for the second device. The processing of these routines is executed based on the counter group, the winning determination flag FE2, and the like. The counter group is a round counter CR
2, a winning counter CE2 and the like. The round counter CR2 is for counting the number of rounds during the big win in the second variable winning device 16, and the winning counter CE2 is used to count the number of the game balls 5 to be won to the big winning opening 17 during the big win. It is for counting. The winning determination flag FE2 is used to determine whether or not the second variable winning device 16 has won the V zone 18. The flag FE2 is in the V zone 1
When there is no winning, the flag is set to “0”, and when there is a winning, it is set to “1”.

This routine is executed at predetermined time intervals after the power of the pachinko machine 1 is turned on. When the “second special electric accessory control routine” is started, the control device 29
First, in step S3001, it is determined whether the first big hit flag XOA1 is set to “1”. Here, the first jackpot flag XOA1 is set to “1” during the occurrence of the jackpot state in the first device, as described above, and is “0” otherwise. Is set to If an affirmative determination is made in step S3001,
In step S3002, the prize to the blade operating port 15 is invalidated, and the prize to the V zone 18 of the game ball 5 currently winning in the second variable prize device 16 is invalidated (for example, the game ball 5). Does not generate a jackpot state based on the passing of the V-zone 18). Then, the control device 29 temporarily ends the subsequent processing. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S3001, it is determined that no big hit state has occurred in the first device, and the flow shifts to step S3003.

In step S3003, control device 2
9 is based on the detection result of the blade operating port switch 28,
It is determined whether or not the game ball 5 has won the blade operating port 15. Then, when the game ball 5 has not won the wing operating port 15, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing any processing. When the game ball 5 has won the blade operating port 15, the opening and closing operation of the large blade 19 is performed once (or twice) in step S3004. At the time of this opening and closing, the gaming ball 5 can temporarily enter the large winning opening 17.

In the next step S3005,
The control device 29 determines that the gaming ball 5 that has won the special winning opening 17
It is determined whether the vehicle has passed the zone 18 or not. If the vehicle has not passed yet, in step S3006, it is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed after the opening and closing operation of the large blade 19 has been completed. If the predetermined time has not elapsed, the process returns to step S3005. On the other hand, when the predetermined time has elapsed, it is determined that the gaming ball 5 has not passed through the V zone 18 even though the opening and closing operation of the large blade 19 has been performed, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. A separate detection switch is provided in the vicinity of the V zone 18 so that the number of game balls 5 detected by the detection switch and the game detected by the second count switch 27 are not determined in step S3005. When the number of the spheres 5 matches, it may be determined that there is no passage through the V zone 18 and the subsequent processing may be temporarily terminated. In this case, if the number of game balls 5 detected by the detection switch does not match the number of game balls 5 detected by the second count switch 27 even after the predetermined time has elapsed, The error notification may be executed on the assumption that a ball clogging or the like has occurred.

If it is determined in step S3005 that the gaming ball 5 having won the special winning opening 17 has passed the V zone 18, the first big hit flag XOA1 is again set to "1" in step S3007. It is determined whether or not is set. When the first jackpot flag XOA1 is set to “1”,
The process proceeds to step S3008, assuming that the jackpot has occurred first in the first device. Step S30
At 08, the control device 29 invalidates the winning in the blade operating port 15 and sets the V zone 18 of the gaming ball 5.
Is invalidated (the jackpot state based on passing through the V zone 18 is not generated). And the control device 29
Thereafter, the processing is temporarily terminated. In contrast, step S
If a negative determination is made in 3007, it is determined that the big hit state has not occurred in the first device, and the flow shifts to step S3010.

In step 3010, the control device 29
Sets the second big hit flag XOA2 to "1" in order to generate a big hit state in the second device. Therefore, after this, the jackpot does not occur in the first device until the jackpot in the second device ends.

Next, in step S3011 of FIG. 9, the control device 29 clears the value of the round counter CR2 to "0". In the following step S3012, the control device 29 resets the value of the winning counter CE2 to “0” and sets the winning determination flag FE2.
Is reset to “0”. Further, the following step S30
In 13, the control device 29 sets the round counter CR
The value of 2 is incremented by "1".

Next, the control device 29 proceeds to step S301.
In 4, it is determined whether or not the value of the round counter CR2 is equal to or less than a predetermined value CR2max. When the determination is affirmative (round counter C
If the value of R2 is equal to or less than the predetermined value CR2max), the control device 29 drives and controls the large winning opening solenoid 20 to continuously open and close the large blade 19 in step S3015. As a result, while the large blade 19 is continuously opened and closed, the player places a plurality of game balls 5 in the special winning opening 17.
Can be awarded.

In the following step S3016,
The control device 29 determines whether or not the winning determination flag FE2 has been switched to “1”. Then, the winning determination flag F
If E2 is switched to "1", the process returns to step S3012 to basically shift to the next round. On the other hand, when the winning determination flag FE2 is still “0”, the flow shifts to step S3017. In step S3017, the control device 29
Is a predetermined value C in which the value of the winning counter CE2 is determined in advance.
It is determined whether it is less than Emax. When the value of the winning counter CE2 is smaller than the predetermined value CEmax,
In step S3018, it is determined whether the number of opening and closing of the large blade 19 is less than a predetermined number (for example, 18). If the number of opening and closing of the large blade 19 is less than the predetermined number,
In order to repeat the continuous opening and closing of the large blade 19, the process returns to step S3016. On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S3017 or step S3018 (V zone 1
8 when the value of the winning counter CE2 is equal to or more than the predetermined value CEmax without winning, or when the number of times of opening and closing of the large blade 19 reaches the predetermined number without winning in the V zone 18). The process moves to step S3019 to end the big hit state in.

In step S3019, control unit 2
9 is to end the continuous opening and closing of the large blade 19 and close the big winning opening 17. Also, in a succeeding step S3020, the second big hit flag XOA2 is set to “0”, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. Therefore,
The operation in the first device will be validated.

On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S3012 (when the value of the round counter CR2 is equal to the predetermined value CR)
Even if it exceeds 2max), the flow shifts to step S3019 to end the big hit state in the second device. Therefore, once the jackpot gaming state occurs in the second device, the cycle of opening and closing the special winning opening 7 is repeated until the continuation condition for the gaming ball 5 winning in the V zone 18 is satisfied a predetermined value CR2max times. . For example, the predetermined value CEmax is set to “10”, and the large blade 1
9 is set to “18 times” and the predetermined value CR is set.
When the max is set to “15”, after the occurrence of the jackpot state, (1) ten game balls 5 are awarded to the special winning opening 17, (2) continuous opening and closing of the large blade 19 18 times Is performed, or when one of the conditions is satisfied, or when the game ball 5 has won the V zone 18, the special winning opening 17 is temporarily closed. The opening / closing cycle (one round) of the special winning opening 17 corresponds to the V zone 18 of the game ball 5.
It will be repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds) on condition that the player wins. The predetermined value CRmax
Are "5 times", "7 times", "10"
The lottery may be selected as appropriate, for example.

As described in detail above, in the present embodiment,
One gaming board 2 is provided with the first device and the second device. Therefore, the player can expect a change in the symbol of the special symbol display device 11 based on the winning in the symbol operating port 3 and the opening and closing of the large blade 19 based on the winning in the blade operating port 15, and a big hit. The game can be played while expecting that the special conditions such as the symbols being stopped and displayed and winning the V zone 18 are satisfied. For this reason, a plurality of games can be enjoyed with one pachinko machine 1, and an unprecedented improvement in interest can be achieved.

In this embodiment, the first device and the second device are prohibited from generating a jackpot at the same time. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a problem caused by the occurrence of the jackpot state at the same time, for example, a situation in which the player is confused or the player becomes too advantageous.

Further, as long as a jackpot condition does not occur in one of the devices, a predetermined trigger occurs in both devices (the special symbol display device 1 based on the winning of the symbol operating port 3).
1 and the opening and closing of the large blade 19 based on the winning of the blade operating port 15). Therefore, it is possible to more reliably enjoy the feeling that a plurality of games can be enjoyed with the single pachinko machine 1.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the first and second
While a jackpot condition occurs in one of the devices, the occurrence of a predetermined trigger in the other device is invalidated. For this reason, in addition to the above-mentioned effects being more reliably achieved, during the occurrence of the jackpot state, it is possible to concentrate on the device in which the jackpot state is occurring, and to play the game.
It is possible to further enhance the interest.

When the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed within the predetermined period and the winning in the V zone 18 occurs at the same time, the big hit state is set only by one of the devices where the condition is satisfied first. Since the generation is performed, the above-described operation and effect can be more reliably achieved.

The present invention is not limited to the contents described in the above embodiment, but may be implemented as follows.

(A) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, a case where the jackpot state has not occurred in both the first device and the second device and one of the predetermined triggers is generated Then, the occurrence of the other predetermined trigger may be invalidated for a predetermined period. With such a configuration, even if the symbols are aligned (or nearly aligned), the gaming ball 5 has passed through the V zone 18 first, so that the first device has a big hit state. The occurrence of the jackpot in the second device is caused by the fact that the occurrence has been invalidated, or conversely, the symbols have been arranged earlier even though they passed through the V zone 18 (or they were about to pass). Can be avoided, and disappointment for the player can be suppressed beforehand.

(B) In the case of the above (a), when one of the triggers is generated first, the other predetermined trigger may be invalidated for a predetermined period, or one may be disabled first. Is generated, and then, when the other is generated, the generation of one of the predetermined triggers generated earlier may be invalidated for a predetermined period thereafter, or one may be generated first and then When the other is generated, or when a predetermined trigger occurs at the same time, the generation of the predetermined trigger having a lower value for the player may be invalidated for a predetermined period, or one of the triggers may be generated. If the possibility that a special condition is satisfied in the device is relatively high (for example, when a reach state, a super-reach state is occurring, or when a large winning opening 17 is won), the other Place Of the occurrence of trigger may be disabled a predetermined period. Further, priorities are determined in advance with respect to the occurrence of a predetermined opportunity, and in the case where no jackpot state has been generated in any case, and when one of the predetermined opportunities is generated, one of the predetermined opportunities is generated. In the case where the priority order is high, the occurrence of the other predetermined trigger may be invalidated for a predetermined period.

(C) In (b) above, the invalidity is
Necessary conditions (for example, a prize in the symbol operating port 3 and a prize in the blade operating port 15) for generation of the predetermined trigger may be unsatisfied, or may be necessary for generating a jackpot state. The conditions (for example, the symbols must be aligned, winning in the V zone 18, etc.) may not be satisfied.

(D) In the above embodiment, when the big hit symbol is stopped and displayed within the predetermined period and the winning in the V zone 18 occurs at the same time, one of the conditions that is satisfied first is satisfied. It was decided to generate a jackpot state only with the device. On the other hand, the jackpot state may be generated only by the device for which the special condition is satisfied later, or the player is likely to detect that the special condition is likely to be satisfied first. The jackpot state may be generated only by the one apparatus, the jackpot state may be generated only by the one apparatus in which the predetermined trigger is generated first, or the predetermined trigger may be generated. The jackpot state may be generated only by the device that has been generated later.

(E) In the above embodiment, the first and second
While a jackpot condition occurs in one of the devices, the occurrence of a predetermined trigger in the other device is invalidated. On the other hand, when the jackpot state is generated in one device, the occurrence of the other predetermined trigger is valid, and the special predetermined trigger is generated due to the occurrence of the other predetermined trigger. If the condition (1) is satisfied, the state may be switchable so that the big hit state is generated in the other device. In this case, the switching of the state may be performed after the jackpot state in the one device ends, or may be performed promptly when a special condition is satisfied. Alternatively, the priorities may be determined in advance, and the switching may be prohibited when the device in which the jackpot state has occurred first has a higher priority.

(F) In the above embodiment, the first device and the second device are prohibited from generating a jackpot at the same time. On the other hand, a jackpot state may be generated at the same time. According to such a configuration, the player can expect the occurrence of each predetermined opportunity, and can play the game while expecting that each special condition is satisfied. Furthermore, since a jackpot situation may be generated at the same time in each case, this is a highly desirable situation for the player, and excites the joy.

(G) Further, when one of the devices is activated, the other device may be simply deactivated. For example, when winning in the symbol operating port 3 in the first device is activated, winning in the blade operating port 15 may be inactivated, or vice versa.

(H) In the case of the above (g), the switching between the activation and the deactivation may be performed at predetermined time intervals, or may be performed each time a big hit state is generated. Is also good. Further, the switching between the activation and the deactivation may be enabled based on an arbitrary operation of the player (for example, a switching operation such as pressing a switching unit such as a button).

(I) In the above-described embodiment, the symbol is displayed in a variable manner by winning the first device in the symbol operating port 3 provided in the game board 2, and the symbol is in a predetermined stop mode. The special winning opening 7 is to be opened as required. In addition, the second device is provided with a second variable winning device 16 in which the large winning opening 17 is always closed by the large blade 19, and it is difficult or impossible to win the inside of the game ball 5,
Based on the winning in the blade operating port 15, the big winning opening 17 is opened to enable a prize to the inside, and the large wing 19 is required on condition that the winning game ball 5 passes through the V zone 18. It is assumed that it is opened and closed continuously. On the other hand, a pachinko machine provided with two or more first devices or a pachinko machine provided with two or more second devices may be used. Further, a special right is generated by passing through a special area of the game ball 5 based on a prize of a specific prize port, which is provided on the game board 2 and is normally difficult to receive a prize. The one in which the big hit state is generated when the game ball 5 wins may be used as at least one of the first and second devices.

(J) In the above embodiment, the normal mode or the probable change mode is provided after the big hit state occurs in the first device. However, such a game mode is not switched. It may be configured. Further, a configuration in which a so-called time reduction mode can be obtained may be adopted.

The concept of the probability change mode is as follows: (1) For example, the probability that “7” is displayed on the separately provided 7-segment display unit 12 a is increased as compared with the normal case, and the probability change mode is provided immediately above the symbol operation port 3. Increasing the chance of opening the blade 6 (2) 7
(3) increasing the opening time of the blade 6 (and / or increasing the number of winnings), (4) the display of the special symbol display device 11 The concept of the probability variation mode is to shorten the symbol fluctuation time of the symbol 11a and (5) to increase the jackpot expectation value as compared with the normal mode. Or satisfying at least one of (1) to (4) including (5) may be regarded as the probability change mode. That is, any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4), (2) and (3), (2) (4), (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and (3) and (4), ( A combination of (2), (3), and (4), (1), (2), (3), and (4)) and (5) may be considered as the probability variation mode. In addition, the concept of the time reduction mode is (1) to
Any combination of (4) (eg, (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), (3), and (4), and (1), (2), (3), and (4)) can be taken as time reduction modes.

(K) The first device and the second device may share a special winning opening. For example, the special winning opening 7 and the shutter 8 in the above embodiment are omitted,
As shown in FIG. 10, the special winning opening 17 of the second variable winning device 16 may be used as the special winning opening of the first and second devices. In this case, when the symbols are aligned on the special symbol display device 11, the large blades 19 are continuously opened and closed (or maintained in an open state).
This causes a jackpot condition.

[0137]

As described above in detail, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, there is an excellent effect that the interest can be dramatically improved.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to one embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a flowchart illustrating a “random number distribution routine” executed by a control device.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart illustrating a “storage processing routine”.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a part of a “first special electric accessory control routine”;

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a part of a “first special electric accessory control routine”;

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a part of a “first special electric accessory control routine”;

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a “variation start processing routine”.

FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a part of a “second special electric accessory control routine”.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a part of a “second special electric accessory control routine”.

FIG. 10 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to another embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Symbol operation port, 4 ... First variable winning device, 5 ... Gaming ball as a game medium, 7 ...
Winning prize mouth, 11: Special symbol display device, 15: Blade operating opening, 16: Second variable prize winning device, 17: Winning prize opening, 19
... large feather, 29 ... control device.

 ────────────────────────────────────────────────── ─── Continued on the front page (72) Inventor Tsutomu Iida 3-9-21 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Prefecture Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Nobumasa Kamiya 3-9-1 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi Prefecture 21 Sanyo Bussan Co., Ltd. (72) Inventor Tadashi Fukui 3-9-21 Imaike, Chikusa-ku, Nagoya-shi, Aichi F-term (reference) 2C088 AA17 AA36 AA42 AA43 CA19 EB42 EB43

Claims (1)

[Claims] 1. A first predetermined trigger is generated in a first device provided on a game board, on condition that a first condition is satisfied in a game situation that changes in accordance with an operation of a player. A first opportunity providing means, and a first variable prize device provided on the game board, provided that a special condition is satisfied in the first device at the time of the first predetermined opportunity. A first advantageous state generating means for operating to generate an advantageous state for the player; and a game board provided with a necessary condition that a second condition is satisfied in a game situation that changes in accordance with an operation of the player. A second device that generates a second predetermined trigger in the second device
An opportunity providing means, and at the time of the second predetermined opportunity, in the second device, the first device is provided with a necessary condition that a special condition is satisfied.
A variable winning device or a second variable winning device provided on the game board, a second advantageous state generating means for generating a state advantageous to the player, the gaming machine comprising: A gaming machine characterized in that it is prohibited to generate an advantageous state for the player at the same time by the two advantageous state generating means.