JP2002292000A - Game machine and method for providing game form in the same - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine having an attractive prize-winning port for giving a more advantageous state separately from the opening/closing of a big prize-winning port, etc., and also to provide a method for providing a game form in the game machine. SOLUTION: The game machine 10 is provided with a game ball shooting part 26 for shooting game balls and a plurality of prize-winning ports 44 and 54a-54d where the shot game ball enters on a game board 14. The game machine 10 is also provided with announce means 32, 52 and 152 which convert one of the plurality of prize-winning ports 44, 54a-54d into the prize-winning port with a more advantageous condition when a prescribed condition is established and previously announce the converted prize-winning port.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, and a method of providing a game form in the gaming machine.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a pachinko gaming machine, there is a gaming machine having a display unit which displays a screen image including a plurality of identification information images, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. .

[0003] This system is provided with a starting port for triggering the display of the change of the identification information image and a special winning opening which is repeatedly opened a plurality of times. When the player enters the starting port, the identification information image fluctuates and stops. Then, when the combination of the plurality of stopped identification information images is displayed in a specific combination determined in advance, the state shifts to a special gaming state advantageous to a player called a so-called "big hit", and However, it is set so that the game ball is repeatedly opened a plurality of times so as to be easily won.

[0004] More specifically, for example, a three-digit number or symbol as a plurality of identification information images is changed in a fluctuating state by rotating or scrolling on the spot in response to a ball entering the starting port. Is displayed, and the state where each number or symbol is stopped is displayed.

[0005] When the numbers or symbols serving as the plurality of identification information images are stopped at a predetermined specific combination (for example, stopped at a so-called "double eye" such as "7", "7", "7"). In this case, the above-mentioned "big hit" is provided, and the big winning opening is opened to provide a state where the winning of the game ball is easier than usual, thereby creating a state where the payout amount of the game ball is increased. .

[0006]

However, the conventional pachinko gaming machine still has the following problems.

[0007] In the above-mentioned conventional pachinko gaming machine, any player wishes to be in the above-mentioned jackpot state, but for that purpose, the identification information image fluctuates, and the stopped symbols are changed to the predetermined combination as described above. Must be.

Moreover, the probability of occurrence of such a big hit is usually
It is about 1/320, and it is often difficult to hit the jackpot.

Further, if the firing force of the game ball is determined so as to make it easier to enter the starting port in order to make the identification upper image fluctuate more, the game will only be played so as to maintain the state as much as possible, and if necessary, it will be monotonous. Easy to play.

[0010] Therefore, the conditions that are advantageous to the player are not only the combination of symbols when the identification information image fluctuates and stop, but also other conditions that are advantageous to the player (for example, a big hit). If there is a pachinko gaming device having a possible winning form, it is very exciting for the player and a game with unprecedented fun is possible, but such a pachinko gaming device does not exist at present.

[0011]

In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine comprising the following means, and a method for providing a game form in the gaming machine.

(1) According to the first aspect of the present invention, a screen image including a plurality of identification information images provided on a game board, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. Is displayed, a game ball launching unit that launches a game ball on the game board, and a winning port where the launched game ball wins, the winning port includes a plurality of small winning ports. In a gaming machine including a winning jackpot that opens repeatedly to create a jackpot state, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a jackpot state is created when any one of the plurality of small winning ports enters the ball. Converted to a winning opening,
In addition, there is provided an informing means for informing in advance of the small winning opening converted into a superior winning opening.

That is, if a predetermined condition is satisfied regardless of whether the identification information image fluctuates or stops, a big hit state occurs immediately, and the arrangement when the identification information image fluctuates and stops becomes a predetermined combination. Up to now, it is much more thrilling and exciting than conventional games that have no interest, and the skills to increase the fun of the game and aim at the winning opening converted into a superior winning opening Is also required, so that the player is motivated to improve the skill, and is less likely to get bored with the game. Further, since the notifying means for informing the small winning opening converted into the superior winning opening in advance is provided, even if the player is a beginner, the aim can be settled down to the converted winning opening. , The player can enjoy an advantageous state.

(2) According to the second aspect of the present invention, a screen image including a plurality of identification information images provided on a game board, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. Is displayed, a game ball launching unit that launches a game ball on the game board, and a winning port where the launched game ball wins, the winning port includes a plurality of small winning ports. When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a gaming machine comprising a winning jackpot that creates a jackpot state by repeating opening and closing a plurality of times, any of the plurality of small winning ports shifts to the jackpot state when entering a ball. There is provided a notifying means for converting into a superior winning opening which shifts to a probable change state having a high probability of performing, and in advance informing the small winning opening which is converted into the superior winning opening.

That is, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the state shifts to the probable change state in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot state is high, and the arrangement when the identification information image fluctuates and stops is increased with the predetermined combination and probability. The expectation that the player will be a big hit will greatly increase. In addition, since a skill for aiming at the winning opening converted into the superior winning opening is also required, the player is motivated to improve the skill, and is less tired of the game. Further, since the notifying means for informing the small winning opening converted into the superior winning opening in advance is provided, even if the player is a beginner, the aim can be settled down to the converted winning opening. Therefore, the player can enjoy an advantageous state.

(3) According to the third aspect of the present invention, a screen image including a plurality of identification information images provided on a game board, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. Is displayed, a game ball launching unit that launches a game ball on the game board, and a winning port where the launched game ball wins, the winning port includes a plurality of small winning ports. A combination of the plurality of changed and stopped identification information images, when displayed in a specific combination determined in advance, in a gaming machine consisting of a large winning prize port that creates a jackpot state by repeatedly opening multiple times , When a predetermined condition is satisfied, any of the plurality of small winning openings
At the time of entering the ball, the plurality of identification information images are converted into a special start port that is promised to stop in a big hit state, or a specific combination that is advantageous to the player in the reach state,
In addition, an informing means for informing in advance of the small winning opening converted into the special starting opening is provided.

That is, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, a winning opening promised to stop in a specific combination advantageous to a player whose identification information image is in a big hit state or a reach state suddenly appears. In addition to the unexpected game, the expectation that the player will be a big hit is greatly increased, and the degree of enthusiasm for the game is increased. In addition, since a skill for aiming at the winning opening converted into the superior winning opening is also required, the player is motivated to improve the skill, and is less tired of the game. Further, since the notifying means for informing the small winning opening converted into the superior winning opening in advance is provided, even if the player is a beginner, the aim can be settled down to the converted winning opening. , The player can enjoy an advantageous state.

(4) According to the present invention, the satisfaction of the predetermined condition is determined by using a combination of a plurality of identification information images on the display unit when the image is stopped as a parameter.

In this case, it is not necessary to notify the player in advance of the combination at the time of stopping the identification information image that satisfies the predetermined condition. Therefore, even if the combination at the time of stopping the identification information image is not a combination that makes a big hit. , Since there is a possibility that the state will shift to a more advantageous state than the jackpot, the player will watch the fluctuation / stop of the identification information image with a higher sense of expectation than in the past, and will not show any interest except for the combination that becomes the big hit The game does not become monotonous. Further, even if the player is informed in advance of the combination at the time of stopping the identification information image that satisfies the predetermined condition, the expectation for the result at the time of the change / stop of the identification information image increases, and the fun of the game increases. .

(5) According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the satisfaction of the predetermined condition uses the winning number of the game ball as a parameter.

That is, for example, when a predetermined number of game balls enter, one of a plurality of winning ports is set to the above (1).
As shown in (3), the game is converted into a winning opening having more advantageous conditions than others. With this configuration, the game conditions change greatly during the game, and the game is monotonous. Can be prevented, and if the condition is good, a winning opening converted into a superior state appears at an early stage, thereby increasing the sense of expectation.

(6) In the sixth aspect of the present invention, the satisfaction of the predetermined condition is based on the time from the start of the game as a parameter.

That is, for example, when a predetermined time elapses after the game is started, one of the plurality of winning ports is set to the above (1) to (3).
As in the above, it is converted into a winning opening having a condition superior to others, and by adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the game condition from greatly changing during the game and the game becoming monotonous In addition, even if the condition is poor, after a certain period of time, a winning opening converted to a superior state appears, and there is a possibility that this can be recovered as a machine,
The player can be made to play with a sense of expectation.

(7) In the present invention described in claim 7, the notification means is shared by the display unit.

Therefore, as described in (1) to (3) above, it is possible to easily visually recognize on the display unit on the game board which winning port has been converted to have the superior condition. ,
Since the player can immediately operate the game ball launching section to fire the game ball toward the converted winning opening, the monotony of the game is improved.

(8) In the present invention described in claim 8, the notification means is arranged in a separate unit from the display unit.

Therefore, in the so-called jackpot state, a display showing the jackpot can be displayed with an effect using the entire display unit to entertain the player, and the notifying means including another unit can be used. the above
By clearly displaying which winning opening has been converted to have the superior condition as in (1) to (3), the player can easily recognize the winning opening.

(9) According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, a screen image including a plurality of identification information images provided on a game board, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. Is displayed, a game ball launching unit that launches a game ball on the game board, a plurality of small winning ports where the launched game ball wins, and a large one that repeatedly opens to create a big hit state. In a gaming machine including a winning port and a control unit that controls the entire game from launch of the gaming ball to winning, and the display unit, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, any of the plurality of small winning ports Or a step of converting the winning winning port into which a big hit state is created at the time of entering the ball, and a step of displaying the small winning port converted into the superior winning port on the display unit in advance. .

That is, regardless of whether the identification information image fluctuates or stops, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a big hit occurs at once, and the arrangement when the identification information image fluctuates and stops becomes a predetermined combination. Up to now, it is much more thrilling and exciting than conventional games that have no interest, and the skills to increase the fun of the game and aim at the winning opening converted into a superior winning opening Is also required, so that the player is motivated to improve the skill, and is less likely to get bored with the game. In addition, since the small winning opening converted into the superior winning opening is notified in advance, even if the player is a beginner, it is possible to settle down and aim at the converted winning opening, Can be enjoyed.

(10) According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, a screen image including a plurality of identification information images provided on a game board, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. Is displayed, a game ball launching unit that launches a game ball on the game board, a plurality of small winning ports where the launched game ball wins, and a large one that repeatedly opens and closes to create a big hit state. In a gaming machine including a winning port and a control unit that controls the entire game from launch of the gaming ball to winning, and the display unit, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, any of the plurality of small winning ports Or
A step of converting into a superior winning opening that shifts to a highly probable state with a high probability of transitioning to the jackpot state when entering a ball, and a step of displaying the small winning opening that is converted into an advantageous winning opening on the display unit in advance. Is included.

That is, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the state shifts to the probable change state in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot state is high, and the arrangement when the identification information image fluctuates and stops is increased with the predetermined combination and probability. The expectation that the player will be a big hit will greatly increase. In addition, since a skill for aiming at the winning opening converted into the superior winning opening is also required, the player is motivated to improve the skill, and is less tired of the game. In addition, since the small winning opening that is converted to a superior winning opening is notified in advance,
Even if the player is a beginner, the player can calm down and aim at the converted winning opening, and can enjoy an advantageous state for the player.

(11) According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, a screen image including a plurality of identification information images provided on a game board, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. Is displayed, a game ball launching unit that launches a game ball on the game board, a plurality of small winning ports where the launched game ball wins, and a large one that repeatedly opens and closes to create a big hit state. In a gaming machine including a winning port and a control unit that controls the entire game from launch of the gaming ball to winning, and the display unit, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, any of the plurality of small winning ports Or
Converting a plurality of identification information images into a special start port that promises to stop in a specific combination that is advantageous to a player who is in a jackpot state or a reach state when entering the ball; And displaying the small winning opening to be displayed on the display unit in advance.

That is, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, a winning opening promised to stop in a specific combination advantageous to a player whose identification information image is in a big hit state or a reach state suddenly appears. In addition to the unexpected game, the expectation that the player will be a big hit is greatly increased, and the degree of enthusiasm for the game is increased. In addition, since a skill for aiming at the winning opening converted into the superior winning opening is also required, the player is motivated to improve the skill, and is less tired of the game. In addition, since the small winning opening converted to the superior winning opening is notified in advance, even if the player is a beginner, it is possible to settle down on the converted winning opening and set an aim, and to the player You can enjoy an advantageous state.

[Definition of Terms] A "winning opening" is an opening provided on a game board, and when a game ball enters, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

"Identification information" refers to visually identifiable information such as characters, symbols, pictures or patterns (patterns).

When the "variable display" identification information is sequentially changed, for example, when the symbol "7" as one identification information is changed to the symbol "8" as another identification information, or when the symbol "9" is changed.
In addition to the case of changing from the symbol to another symbol "☆" and displaying the symbol, in the case where the identification information is moved and displayed while one identification information is displayed in the display area where the identification information can be displayed, for example, This concept includes a case where one symbol “7” moves while being displayed in the display area. further,
When the display mode of the identification information changes, for example, one symbol “7” is deformed and displayed horizontally or vertically, or the symbol is displayed enlarged or reduced. This is a concept that includes cases.

[0037]

Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment. In the embodiments described below, the present invention is applied to a pachinko gaming machine as a preferred embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

However, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine, but can be applied to a portable game machine, a general-purpose computer on which game software is installed, or a portable terminal.

Further, in the present specification, the pachinko gaming device 10 is a concept including a later-described pachi-con machine.

As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine 10 includes a rectangular frame-shaped main body frame 12, a rectangular plate-shaped game board 14 incorporated in the main body frame 12, and a front face of the game board 14. The window frame 16 of the provided main body frame 12, the upper plate 20 and the lower plate 22 provided on the front side of the main body frame 12 below the window frame 16, and the game ball provided on the right side of the lower plate 22 A firing handle 26 as a firing unit is disposed, and a plurality of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided on the front of the game board 14.
Is being implanted.

The game board 14 is formed of a resin material without using nails, and a metal rod is planted on the game board 14 of this resin material so as to protrude forward of the game board 14. The present invention can be applied to the above-described pachi-con machine having the provided configuration.

Further, the firing handle 26 is provided rotatably with respect to the main body frame 12, so that the player can
By operating, the game ball can be fired on the game board 14 to advance the pachinko game.

A firing motor 28 is provided on the back side of the firing handle 26. When the firing handle 26 is rotated clockwise by a player, the firing motor 28 is turned on.
The game balls stored in the upper plate 20 are supplied with power to the
14 is to be fired sequentially. The strength of the firing power is
It is controlled so as to be determined by the clockwise rotation angle of the firing handle 26.

The launched game ball is guided by a guide rail 30 provided on the game board 14 and moves to the upper portion of the game board 14, and thereafter, its traveling direction is changed by the collision with the plurality of obstacle nails described above. Falling downwards under the game board 14 while changing.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of the game board 14. FIG. 2 also shows the omission of the obstacle nail described above.

As shown in FIG. 2, a display device 32 serving as a display unit, which will be described later, is provided substantially at the center of the front surface of the game board 14, and the display device 32 constitutes a notification means of the present invention. I have.

The portion for displaying an effect image, which will be described later, in the display device 32 may be formed of a liquid crystal display panel or a CRT.

In the above example, the display device 32
Shows a case where the display device 32 is provided at substantially the center of the front face of the game board 14 of the pachinko gaming device 10 which is a gaming machine, but at a position where the player can see the display device 32 May be provided.

Further, a small display device 52 is provided in the vicinity of the display device 32 in close proximity, and can also serve as a notifying means. The small-sized display device 52 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment display, and variably displays a normal symbol, which is display information, so as to repeatedly change and stop.

On the left and right sides of the display device 32, ball passage detectors 55a and 55b are provided. This ball passage detector 55
a, 55b, when detecting that a game ball has passed in or near the detectors 55a, 55b, the variable display of ordinary symbols is started on the small display device 52 described above, and a predetermined time has elapsed. After that, the normal symbol change display is stopped. The ordinary symbols are information including numbers and symbols, for example, numbers “0” to “9” and symbols such as “☆”.

The normal symbol is a predetermined symbol, for example, "7"
When it is stopped and displayed, the start port described later
Solenoids 5 for driving movable pieces 58a and 58b, so-called electric tulips, provided on both left and right sides of 44
A current is supplied to 7 (see FIG. 4), and the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven so that a game ball can easily enter the starting port 44 so that the starting port 44 is opened. When a predetermined time has elapsed after the opening of the starting port 44, the movable pieces 58a and 58b are driven to close the starting port 44 so that a game ball becomes difficult to enter.

Here, the starting port 44 is a trigger for shifting a plurality of, for example, three pieces of symbols, which are identification information, displayed on the display device 32 to a variable display state when a variable display game described later is started. The display device 32 is provided with a ball detection sensor 42.

On the left and right sides of the small display device 52, there are provided four holding lamps 34a to 34d, which will be described later.
Is provided.

Further, a jackpot winning device M is provided below the game board 14.

As shown in FIG. 3, the jackpot prize winning device M has the components of the device interposed between the front cover 200 and the rear substrate 201. In the special winning opening 38, a shutter 40 is provided so as to be vertically openable and closable by a solenoid 48 via a shaft 202.

A guide 202 protrudes from the rear surface of the shutter 40 which faces upward when the shutter is opened, and a ball passage hole constituting the specific region 203 and a normal region 204 are provided behind the shutter 40.
Is formed, and a swing plate 206 that is tilted left and right by a solenoid 205 is disposed therebetween, that is, at the rear center of the shutter 40.

The shutter 40 is driven by a solenoid 48 so as to be opened when a big hit state is caused by a variable display game to be described later. Alternatively, the player wins the special winning opening 38 until the predetermined number of winning balls is reached, and outputs a required number of winning balls, and then the shutter 40 is closed.

However, if one of the balls enters the specific area 203 along the guide 202 when the shutter 40 is opened, the shutter 40 promises to open the next shutter 40 even after a predetermined time has elapsed or after a predetermined number of balls have been entered. Then, a specific game state advantageous to the player that can be repeated up to a predetermined limit number of times (for example, 16 times) is realized.

When the shutter 40 is opened, the swing plate 206 is tilted to the left so that at least one game ball can easily enter a specific area on the left side. When the ball is hit, the sensor detects the ball being hit, and the swing plate 206 is tilted rightward by the solenoid 205, so that the subsequent game ball hits the normal area on the right.

On the left and right sides of the above-described display device 32, general winning openings 54a and 54b are provided, and on the lower left and right sides of the display device 32, general winning openings 54c and 54d are provided. Further, special winning ports 56a and 56b are provided at the left and right ends of the game board 14, and special winning ports 56c and 56d are provided on both left and right sides of the large winning port 38.

As described above, a plurality of winning ports are provided on the game board 14, and in the present embodiment, among the plurality of winning ports, the winning ports other than the large winning port 38 are defined as small winning ports. Has defined.

The winning opening 38, the starting opening 44 which is a small winning opening, the general winning openings 54a to 54d and the special winning opening 56a.
When a game ball wins a winning opening of ~ 56d, a predetermined number of game balls according to the type of winning opening are paid out to the lower plate 22 as prize balls.
The number of winnings of the game balls is counted by a counter 63 described later.

The layout of the number and arrangement of winning ports is not limited to the present embodiment, and may be changed as appropriate.

Further, on both left and right sides of the display device 32, rolling guide members 60 for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction are provided.
a and 60b are provided rotatably. Decorative lamps 36a and 36b are provided on the upper left and upper right sides of the game board 14, respectively.

FIG. 4 shows a control circuit of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

The above-described firing handle 26 is connected to an interface circuit group 62 of the control circuit 60, and the interface circuit group 62 is connected to an input / output bus 64.

The angle signal indicating the rotation angle of the firing handle 26 is converted into a predetermined signal by the interface circuit group 62 and then supplied to the input / output bus 64. The input / output bus 64 is connected to a central processing circuit (hereinafter, referred to as “CPU”) 66
A data signal or an address signal is inputted and outputted.

The above-described interface circuit group 62
The ball detection sensor 42 is also connected to the, and when the game ball passes through the starting port 44, the ball detection sensor 42 supplies a detection signal to the interface circuit group 62.

Further, the interface circuit group 62 includes:
The ball passage detector 55 is also connected.When the ball passage detector 55 detects that a game ball has passed the detector 55 or its vicinity, it supplies a detection signal to the interface circuit group 62. I have.

The input / output bus 64 is also connected to a timer 61, a counter 63, a ROM (read only memory) 68 and a RAM (random access memory) 70.

The timer 61 measures the cumulative time during which power has been supplied to the firing motor 28 of the firing handle 26, and the counter 63 counts the total winning number of the game balls.

The ROM 68 stores a control program for controlling the flow of the entire game of the pachinko gaming device 10.

In particular, the pachinko gaming device according to the present embodiment
As described later, the feature of No. 10 is that any one of the above winning ports can be converted into a winning port having a superior condition to the other, and therefore, a winning port to be converted is selected by lottery. A program is stored.

Further, the ROM 68 stores image data of symbols that are displayed in a variable or stopped state when the variable display game is executed on the display device 32, and character image data of characters such as moving objects displayed as an effect screen. Executing the background image data and the moving image video image data constituting the background of the display device 32, the notification image data for notifying the player of the game mode on the display device 32, the sound data used for the game, and the control program. And the program for controlling the blinking operation pattern of the decoration lamp 36 and the like.

By the way, the above-mentioned symbol image data is used when a symbol is variably displayed on the display device 32 or when the symbol is stopped and displayed, and is used in various display modes such as an enlarged image, a reduced image, It includes image data corresponding to a deformed image or the like.

The above-described character image data, background image data, and moving image video image data are used to display a moving image, a still image, or an image obtained by combining them as a screen image on the display device 32 in order to produce a game. Things.

Further, the character image data described above includes image data corresponding to each of the motions for displaying the motions of the character, and the sound data represents a game or a game state to the player. This is for notifying, and is used for emitting a sound such as a sound effect from a speaker 46 described later.

On the other hand, the RAM 70 stores the values of flags and variables used in the above-mentioned programs. For example, it stores new input data, cumulative reach data indicating the result of calculation by the CPU 66 and the history of the game, the cumulative number of fluctuations and the number of jackpots, and the cumulative number of game balls entered.

The CPU 66, which is a control unit, performs arithmetic processing by calling and executing a predetermined program, and based on the result of the arithmetic processing, character image data, background image data, moving image image data, design image data, Transmission and other controls are performed with the sound data as electronic data.

Further, the CPU 66 reads out the image data of the symbol which is the above-mentioned identification information, controls the display device 32 so that the symbol is variably displayed, and displays the combination of the symbols which are a plurality of pieces of identification information. The display device 32 is controlled so as to be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing.

Further, an interface circuit group 72 is also connected to the input / output bus 64. The interface circuit group 72 includes a display device 32, a speaker 46, a firing motor 28,
The solenoid 48, the hold lamp 34, and the decoration lamp 36 are connected, and the interface circuit group 72 includes a CPU
A driving signal and driving power are supplied to control each of the above-described devices according to the result of the arithmetic processing in 66.

The display device 32, which is a display unit also serving as a notifying means, includes a variable symbol display unit, an effect screen display unit, and a notification screen display unit. Under the control of the CPU 66, the variable symbol display unit and the effect screen display unit. In addition to combining and displaying both of the screens displayed on the two display units, the notification screen display unit displays a unique design image, a notification image including characters, and the like. Note that the display device 32 is not limited to such a configuration, and may have a configuration having two or less or four or more display units. By combining these display units, an image of a more complicated The effect image may be displayed on the display device 32.

As described above, the screens displayed on the plurality of display units are displayed on the display device 32, so that the variation scene of the symbol displayed on one display unit and the effect screen displayed on the effect screen are displayed. By combining them, a variety of display forms are made possible.

The solenoid 48 is for driving the shutter 40 to open and close. The hold lamp 34 indicates the number of times that the variable display game can be performed, and stores the number of times that the game ball has entered the starting port 44 and lights up the display for a predetermined number of times (for example, four times). Further, the decoration lamp 36 flashes or lights up to indicate to the player when the game has a big hit or a reach.

In the present embodiment, the control section is constituted by the control circuit 60 including the CPU 66, the notifying means is constituted by the display device 32, and the gaming machine is constituted by the pachinko gaming machine 10.

In the pachinko gaming machine 10 as a gaming machine having the above configuration, in the present embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a small winning opening (a starting opening 44, a general winning opening 54a) among the plurality of winning openings is provided. -54d, special winning opening 56a-56d) is converted into a winning opening that creates a big hit condition when entering the ball, and has more superior conditions than the other, and converted to an advantageous winning opening The mouth is notified in advance by the display device 32 provided as the notification means.

In the following, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 has been activated, the variables used in the CPU 66 have been initialized to predetermined values, and the pachinko gaming apparatus 10 is operating normally.

FIG. 5 shows a subroutine for detecting a game ball executed in the control circuit 60 described above. This subroutine is executed in a pachinko gaming device that has been executed in advance.
It is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a control program for controlling ten pachinko games.

As shown in FIG. 5, first, it is detected whether or not a game ball has entered a winning opening (step S11). In the example shown in FIG. 2, this winning opening is a general winning opening 50 and
54a to 54d and special winning ports 56a to 56d. When it is determined in step S11 that a game ball has entered the winning opening, a process of paying out a predetermined number of game balls according to the type of the winning opening is executed (step S12).

Next, it is determined whether or not a game ball has entered the starting port 44 (step S13). This step S
In 13, when it is determined that a game ball has entered the starting port 44, a variable display game described later is executed (step S <b> 14).

Further, it is determined whether or not a game ball has passed through or near the ball passage detectors 55a and 55b (step S15). In this step S15, when it is determined that the game ball has passed through or near the ball passage detectors 55a and 55b, as described above, the small display device 52
In step S16, a process of changing and displaying a normal symbol is executed. Note that, as described above, when a predetermined symbol is displayed when the variably displayed ordinary symbol stops, the movable pieces 58a and 58b provided in the starting port 44 are driven to open the starting port 44. This makes it easier for the game ball to enter the starting port 44.

FIG. 6 shows a subroutine for performing the variable display game process called and executed in step S14 described above.

When this subroutine is called, the fixed screen displayed on the display device 32 is switched to the normal screen, and the variable display game is started.

Here, the fixed screen means that the variable display game executed on the display device 32 is not executed,
This refers to a screen displayed on the display device 32 when only the pachinko game is progressing in the pachinko game device 10.

[0096] The normal screen means a reach screen and a big hit as a preview screen for giving a notice of a big hit of a game after a variable display game is started on the display device 32 and symbols displayed on the display device 32 are variably displayed. It is a concept excluding the jackpot effect screen at the time, as well as the notification screen described above, and a concept including an effect screen displayed on the display device 32 until the variable display game reaches a reach or a jackpot. is there.

Further, the variable display game is a game imitating a game played in a slot machine, in which a plurality of symbols which are images (identification information images) serving as a plurality of identification information are displayed on the display device 32, and Are displayed so as to fluctuate, and then these symbols are displayed so as to stop sequentially at a predetermined timing, and when the combination of the symbols when all the symbols are stopped becomes the predetermined combination, the pachinko game is played. This is a game in which a transition is made to a special game state in which the shutter 40 of the special winning port 38 in the jackpot winning device M is repeatedly opened a plurality of times. This is a game executed as a process.

Further, in the present embodiment, as described above, any one of the starting port 44 and the general winning ports 54a to 54d is
This is a game that serves as an opportunity to convert to a winning opening having conditions superior to the others.

Here, the identification information includes characters, symbols,
Refers to visually identifiable information such as a picture or pattern (pattern).

The variable display game will be described in detail. For example, a symbol consisting of 12 numbers “1”, “2”,... For example, while three sets are sequentially displayed in a line in the display device 32, and the symbols are displayed so as to move,
The symbol itself is displayed so as to change.

For example, in the display device 32, the symbol "1" of the first group (the left group in the case of a horizontal row as described later).
Is displayed so as to scroll from the top to the bottom of the display device 32, and then the pattern "2" of the second set (also the middle set) is displayed so as to scroll from the top to the bottom, and then the third set is displayed.
The symbol "3" (similarly to the right group) is displayed so as to be scrolled from top to bottom.

After the symbol "1" to the symbol "12" are displayed in such a manner, the symbol "1" is displayed so as to be scrolled again, and the same display is sequentially repeated.
By displaying the symbol on the display device 32 in this manner, from "1" to "2", from "2" to "3", the symbol is scrolled, and the symbol "12" is displayed so that the symbol sequentially changes. Is displayed, and then "1" is displayed again. In addition, while displaying as if the design is
The manner in which the symbols themselves change is not limited to scrolling, but includes those in which symbols change in order.

The manner in which the symbols are displayed such that the symbols themselves are sequentially changed while moving the position of one symbol is referred to as variable display.

A mode in which a certain symbol is stopped and displayed is referred to as a stop display.

The symbols belonging to one set are displayed on the display device 32.
Is displayed, the symbol to be displayed is not limited to only one symbol belonging to the set, but may be plural, for example, 2 symbols.
Up to three symbols may be displayed at the same time. For example, when the symbol “5” is variably displayed on the display device 32, a portion or the whole of the symbol “4” is variably displayed below the symbol “5”, and the symbol “6” is displayed above the symbol “5”. May be variably displayed. The above-described symbol set is a concept corresponding to the symbol set displayed on one reel used in the slot machine.

Further, when the variable display game is executed on the display device 32, symbols belonging to each of the plurality of sets are displayed.

For example, when each of the symbols belonging to three sets is to be displayed in the horizontal direction, the symbols belonging to one set are displayed on the left side of the display device 32, and the symbols belonging to the other set are displayed. The symbols that are displayed in the center of the device 32 and belong to the remaining sets are displayed on the right side of the display device 32.

By displaying the symbol as the identification information in this way, a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed on the display device 32 as the display section. For example, when the variable display is performed so that only one of the symbols belonging to one set is always displayed, three symbols are displayed on the display device 32, that is, one symbol is displayed on the left side, One symbol is displayed at the center, and one symbol is displayed at the right side. Further, the number of sets when the variable display game is executed is not limited to three, and may be three.
Symbols belonging to a plurality of sets other than one may be displayed on the display device 32.

By displaying the symbols as described above, a plurality of symbols, that is, a plurality of pieces of identification information are displayed on the display device 32 which is a display unit. Further, as described above, a plurality of symbols belonging to one set may be displayed. For example, two symbols belonging to one group may be displayed so as to be simultaneously displayed in a variable manner. If a set is to be displayed, a total of six symbols are variably displayed on the display device 32.

After variably displaying symbols belonging to a plurality of sets,
When all the symbols that have been displayed in a variable manner are stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, and when the combination of these symbols is stopped and displayed in accordance with the predetermined combination, the pachinko game is determined to have been won as the variable display game has been won. The state shifts to a state in which the player is advantageous, that is, a specific game state in which the shutter 40 of the special winning opening 38 in the jackpot winning device M is repeatedly opened a plurality of times.

For example, a display device that displays symbols belonging to three sets
If it is displayed at 32, symbols belonging to one set are stopped and displayed at "7", symbols belonging to other sets are also stopped and displayed at "7", and symbols belonging to the remaining sets are also stopped at "7". When it is displayed, it becomes a so-called double-eye, and the combination of the symbols matches the identification information "7"-"7"-"7" which is a predetermined specific combination, and the variable display game has won a jackpot. The state shifts to a state in which the pachinko game is advantageous to the player, that is, a specific game state in which the shutter 40 of the special winning opening 38 in the jackpot winning device M is repeatedly opened a plurality of times as described above.

That is, when the game has shifted to the specific game state in which the shutter 40 of the special winning opening 38 in the jackpot winning device M is repeatedly opened a plurality of times, the current is supplied to the solenoid 48 to be provided on the front of the game board 14. Great winning opening
By opening the shutter 40 of 38, the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening 38.

As described above, for example, when symbols belonging to three sets are displayed on the display device 32, symbols belonging to one set are stopped and displayed at "7", and symbols belonging to other sets are also displayed. A state in which the symbols belonging to the remaining set are stopped and displayed at “7” and waiting for the symbols belonging to the remaining set to be stopped, that is, a state in which the symbols belonging to the last set have a chance to win a jackpot, is referred to as “reach”. ing.

Further, in the present embodiment, even when the specific gaming state of the big hit of the above-mentioned double eye is set, if the identification information is a specific combination, for example, "3", "3", and "3" In the case where the combination of the identification information of the zigzag pattern of "7", "7", and "7" is obtained, the state is changed to the certain game state with a high probability again.

Here, the “probable change state” refers to a control state in which the probability of a jackpot becomes higher than that in a normal game state. For example, the display device 32 or a small display device in the upper center of the display device 32 This refers to a state in which the fluctuation time from a change such as 52 to a stop is shortened, the time of the open state of the starting port 44 is extended, and the probability that a plurality of pieces of identification information of the display device 32 becomes a double-row is increased.

In this variable display game, in the present embodiment, the change of three symbols, which are identification information images, is performed.
If the combination at the time of stoppage is a predetermined combination different from the above-described predetermined combination that creates the big hit state, any one of the plurality of small winning prize openings is used to create a big hit state when entering the ball. The mouth is converted into a mouth, and the converted small winning opening is displayed on the display device 32 in advance to notify the player.

For example, if the serial number is a predetermined specific number such as “1”, “2”, or “3”, one of the plurality of winning openings is converted into a special advantageous winning opening. If the ball can be made to enter this winning opening, regardless of the fluctuation / stop of the identification information image, the big winning opening in the jackpot winning device M
It is possible to shift to a special game state in which the 38 shutters 40 are repeatedly opened a plurality of times, a so-called big hit state.

[0118] The time of conversion to the superior winning opening can be determined as appropriate, but if it is short, it is difficult to enter the ball, and if it is long, it is easy to enter the ball. You need the skills to control the firing force of the ball.

Further, when the above-described variable display game is being executed, an effect screen including a background image, a character image, and the like is also displayed on the display device 32.

That is, as shown in FIG. 6, when the above-described variable display game is started, first, an internal lottery process by the CPU 66 is executed (step S2).
1). This internal lottery process is a process in which all symbols belonging to a plurality of groups that have been variably displayed are stopped and displayed, and a combination of symbols when a symbol is determined is determined in advance,
As will be described later, the CPU 66 performs a process of changing and displaying the symbols so that the symbols are stopped and displayed in a combination of the symbols determined by the internal lottery process.

Next, a background image is displayed (step S2).
2).

Such a background image may be set as appropriate. For example, by setting a certain theme in the pachinko gaming device 10 and displaying a background according to the theme as appropriate,
The fun of the game can be increased.

Next, the symbol, which is the identification information, is variably displayed (step S23).

For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, near the center of the screen of the display device 32 and at a slightly upper right position, three groups are arranged in a lump and displayed in a horizontal row. The symbol "1" belonging to one group is displayed on the left side in the block state, and the symbol "3" belonging to another group is displayed.
Is displayed at the center, and the symbol "5" belonging to the remaining one set is displayed on the right side as an initial position (FIG. 8 (a)).

Then, as shown in FIG. 8 (b), each symbol is scrolled upward to display a fluctuating state. In the present embodiment, each of the symbols is scrolled simultaneously. For example, in FIG. 8B, “2” below “1”, “4” below “3”, "6" can be seen under "5". Note that the three images do not necessarily need to change at the same time, and may be scrolled one by one. Here, each of the displayed symbols "1",
“3”, “5”, “2”, “4”, and “6” are a plurality of pieces of identification information.

Next, a character image is displayed (step S24).

In this embodiment, the characters are a mouse and a cat. In FIG. 8A, the character image indicating the mouse is located at the upper right so as to be close to the identification information image, and the character image indicating the cat is at the lower left. Is displayed.

The above steps S23 and S2
The process of No. 4 is repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S27 to be described later that all the symbols belonging to a plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed. By repeatedly executing the processing in this manner, the symbols can be displayed in a variable manner so as to scroll in a predetermined manner, and the characters can also be displayed so as to perform predetermined actions.

Next, it is determined whether or not it is time to stop and display a symbol belonging to one of a plurality of, for example, three sets (step S25). If it is determined that it is time to stop and display the symbol, the symbol is stopped and displayed (step S26).

If it is determined in step S25 that it is not the timing to stop and display the symbols, or if the process of step S26 is executed, it is determined whether all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed ( Step S27). When it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are not stopped and displayed, the process returns to step S23. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets have been stopped and displayed, the present subroutine is ended.

As described above, when all the symbols are stopped at the combination of the slotted eyes (step S in FIG. 6).
27), the big hit processing routine shown in FIG. 7 is executed.

FIG. 7 relates to a routine after the symbol is stopped at step S27 in FIG. 6 and a specific game state of a big hit is achieved, and the processing is performed in the following order. It should be noted that there is almost no difference between the "big hit as a normal specific game state" and the "big hit as a specific game state in the probable change state".

First, when the jackpot is in a specific game state,
It is determined whether a predetermined time has elapsed since the display of the display device 32 was stopped (step S28-1). In addition, one shutter 40
The winning number (m), which indicates the total number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening 38 at the time of opening, is set to the initial value “0”.

Next, the maximum number of times the special winning opening 38 is opened is set to n (for example, 16) (step S28-).
2).

Next, the shutter 40 of the jackpot winning device M falls down to the front side to open the special winning opening 38, thereby enabling a game ball to be won (step S28-3).

Since the shutter 40 of the jackpot winning device M normally maintains an upright state (the state shown at the center in FIG. 3), a game ball enters the special winning opening 38. There is no. However, the shutter 40 falls down to the front side (the state shown in the lower right part of FIG. 3), and the large winning opening 38 is opened, so that the large winning opening 38 which could not be pitched until then is opened. For the first time, game balls can be entered.

As described above, when the shutter 40 falls down to the near side, the back surface of the shutter 40 guides the game ball and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening 38, but the game ball flowing down the game board 14 is provided. Since various changes are given in the downflow direction by the nail, not all of the game balls fired toward the top of the game board 14 necessarily enter the large winning opening 38. This is the same as other winning openings.

Next, a game ball enters the special winning opening 38 (winning).
It is determined whether or not the process has been performed (step S28-4).

Then, at step S28-4, the special winning opening 38
When it is determined that a game ball has entered the game, "1" is added to the winning number (m) indicating the total number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 38 when the shutter 40 is opened once. (Step S
28-5) Then, an image corresponding to the winning number (m) is displayed on the display device 32 (step S28-6). In addition,
When a game ball wins in the special winning opening 38, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate per one. On the other hand, step S28
If it is determined at -4 that no game ball has entered the special winning opening 38, the process proceeds to the next step S28-7.

Next, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number (m) (for example, 10) or more game balls have been won in the special winning opening 38 (step S28-7). If a predetermined number (m) or more has been won of the special winning opening 38, the process proceeds to step S28-9, which is a step of closing the special winning opening 38. On the other hand, when only the predetermined number (m) or less is won in the special winning opening 38, the process proceeds to the next step S28-8.

Next, it is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 38 has reached a predetermined time (step S28-8). If it is determined that the opening time has not reached the predetermined time, the process returns to step S28-4. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening time has reached the predetermined time, the next step S28
Go to -9.

Next, the previous step (step S28-
When it is determined in step 7) that the number of winning game balls has reached the predetermined maximum number, and when it is determined in the previous step (step S28-8) that the opening time has reached the predetermined time. Returns the shutter 40 that has fallen to the front side to the original state, thereby closing the special winning opening 38, and making it impossible to win a game ball in the special winning opening 38 (step S28-9).

The above-described routine describes the flow of one-time opening of the shutter 40. When the flow is comprehensively described, the opened shutter 40 reaches a predetermined opening time, or The closing is performed according to the condition that has been achieved earlier among the conditions of whether the number of winning balls has reached a predetermined number. Therefore, even if the predetermined time has not elapsed from the opening of the shutter 40, the shutter 40 closes if a predetermined number of game balls have been won in the special winning opening 38, and the number of game balls that have won the special winning opening 38 has reached the predetermined number. Even if it is not, the shutter 40 is controlled to close when a predetermined time has elapsed since the shutter 40 was opened.

Next, the previous step (step S28-
"One time" is subtracted from the maximum number of times (n times) of opening the special winning opening 38 set in 2) (step S28-10). That is, in this processing, the operation from the opening of the winning opening to the closing of the winning opening described above is counted as one opening of the special winning opening 38, and the actual opening from the preset maximum possible opening number is actually counted. This means subtracting the number of times of opening (n =
(N-1)).

Next, during the operation of “winning opening of winning prize opening to closing of winning prize opening” described above, is there a game ball passing through the specific area 203 among the game spheres winning in the special winning opening 38? It is determined whether or not it is (step S28-11).

When there is a game ball that has passed the specific area 203, the next step (step S28-1)
Proceed to 2). On the other hand, when it is determined that no game ball has passed the specific area 203 (when it is determined that the game ball has passed only the normal area), the specific game state of the jackpot is ended, and the process returns to the normal game.

On the other hand, in step S28-12, the specific area
When it is determined that there is a game ball that has passed through 203, the result (n) obtained by subtracting the actual number of times of release from the maximum number of times that the ball can be released in the previous step (step S28-10) is “0”. Is determined (step S2).
8-12).

If it is determined in step S28-12 that the result of the subtraction is not "0", the flow returns to the previously described step (step S28-3). On the other hand, when it is determined that the result of the subtraction is “0”,
When the number of times of release reaches the maximum possible number of times of release, the specific game state of the jackpot is ended, and the game returns to the normal game.

The above description is about how many times the shutter 40 opens in one big hit, and how many times the shutter is opened. If this flow is comprehensively described, one big hit and up to n times The shutter 40 can be opened, but in order for the shutter 40 to be opened again after one opening is completed, one of the game balls that have entered the special winning opening 38 before the shutter 40 is closed. Game ball is a special area of the special winning opening 38
You need to pass 203.

Therefore, the shutter 40 can be opened at most n times per one jackpot, but the game ball does not pass through the specific area 203 in the special winning opening 38 while the shutter 40 is opened. As long as the shutter 40 is not opened next time. That is, whether or not the shutter 40 is opened the maximum number of times depends on whether or not a game ball enters the specific area 203 of the special winning opening 38.

As described above, if a stop is displayed in accordance with a specific combination among a plurality of combinations of the symbols of the identification information image as described above, the shutter of the special winning opening 38 is opened. Rather than repeatedly opening a plurality of times, the game shifts to a special game state, which is a feature of the present invention, and any of the starting port 44, the general winning ports 54a to 54d, and the special winning ports 56a to 56d In other words, it is transformed into a winning port that creates a big hit state and is superior to others.

FIG. 10 shows a subroutine for converting the game mode executed in the control circuit 60.

This subroutine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a control program for controlling the pachinko game of the pachinko game device 10 which has been executed in advance.

That is, when the internal lottery process is performed in step S21 of FIG. 6, whether the combination of the plurality of symbols of the identification information image is a specific combination set in advance separately from the above-mentioned jackpots It is determined whether or not it is (step S210).

For example, when a specific sequence such as "1", "2", or "3" is selected, it is determined whether or not the combination of the serial numbers is actually selected internally.

If the winning is achieved, the winning opening condition conversion process is executed (step S211), and at the same time, the display process of the winning opening whose condition is converted is executed in the display device 32 (step S212).

For example, in step S211, a lottery is performed from among a plurality of small winning ports (starting port 44, general winning ports 54a to 54d, and special winning ports 56a to 56d), and two small winning ports are added to each other. Selective conversion to winning ports having more advantageous conditions is performed, and in step S212, these converted small winning ports are displayed. Of course, the winning opening to convert is 1
Or three or more.

For example, as shown in FIG.
When the general winning opening 54b, 54d on the right and top of the right is selected, if the ball enters the general winning opening 54b, 54d, the combination of the three symbols at the time when the identification information image fluctuates and stops is displayed. A jackpot situation is created regardless of whether or not it becomes.

In this embodiment, the time for maintaining the superior state is set to one second after the display device 32 notifies the user. However, the set time is arbitrary.

On the display device 32, the general winning openings 54b and 54d on the right and down converted into the superior winning openings are indicated by arrows and the like, and the fact that it is now a chance is displayed to the player by characters. To inform.

Of course, the notification form may be a graphic display such as an arrow, or a combination of characters as shown in FIG. Further, the small winning opening itself may be configured to be lit, and the small winning prize opening itself may be lit or blinked to be notified, or may be further notified by voice or a combination of these notification forms. I do not care.

According to the above-described embodiment, if a small winning opening converted into a superior winning opening is won, a big hit is suddenly made. Therefore, the player is notified of the conversion into the superior winning opening. In response, the firing handle 26 is operated so as to aim at the converted winning opening and fire the game ball, the skill is required, the fun of the game is improved, and the actual winning is achieved. The joy at the time of the big hit is also extremely large.

By the way, as another embodiment of the small winning opening that is superior to the others, for example, when the player enters the converted small winning opening, the winning prize shifts to the probable change state in which the probability of shifting to the big hit state is high. It can also be converted to a mouth.

That is, in the normal game state, the probability that the identification information image fluctuates / stops to become the special game state (big hit state) is generally about 1/320, but the small information converted to the superior winning opening is generally small. When a prize port (a general prize port 54b, 54d in the example shown in FIG. 11) is won, the probability of the special game state is reached for a predetermined number of times of the variable display from the winning (for example, about 50 to 100 times). , Up to about 1/60. Also in this case, the time for conversion to the superior state can be set as appropriate, for example, to 5 seconds.

In this mode, the probability increases,
It is easy to get big hits, and the expectations of players will be greatly expanded.

Further, as another embodiment, when a player enters a converted small winning opening, a plurality of identification information images may stop at a specific combination which is advantageous to a player who is in a big hit state or a reach state. May be promised. That is, the small winning opening is converted into a special starting opening, and when the winning is made, the identification information image is displayed in a variable manner.
The combination of stopped symbols becomes a jackpot arrangement or a reach arrangement.

Also in this case, the time during which the state is converted to the superior state can be set as appropriate, for example, 60 seconds.

[0168] Even in this mode, the expectation of the jackpot for the player is greatly expanded.

As described above, when the result of the variable display of the identification information image is stopped in a predetermined arrangement, one of the plurality of small winning openings is converted into a winning opening superior to the others as described above. In addition, since the converted winning opening is notified in advance by the display device 32 provided as the notification means, when the player receives the notification, the shooting handle 26
In order to take advantage of this chance by adjusting the firing force of the game ball by operating, the game ball will be fired aiming for a large number of winnings by aiming for the expanded winning opening, so it is not easy to play casually Without having to concentrate on the game, the fun doubles.

That is, the player encounters a chance at an unexpected timing, and when the location of the converted small winning prize mouth indicating this chance is notified, the player cannot fire the game ball indiscriminately. The firing handle 26 is operated so as to concentrate the game balls with the aim of the converted small winning opening, so that the player can concentrate more on the game and hardly get tired of the game. In addition, when a large amount of prize balls can be obtained by taking advantage of such a chance, the sense of victory is increased and the joy is increased.

Further, in addition to the above-described embodiment,
As shown in FIG. 12, the notifying means may be constituted by a unit different from the display device 32.

That is, a rectangular notification device 152 is provided above the small display device 52 so that a symbol indicating a small winning opening can be displayed. Note that the shape and the like of the notification device 152 can be determined as appropriate, and the small-sized display device 52 may also be used as the notification means as it is.

In the example shown in FIG. 12, the general winning openings 50 and 54a to small winning openings excluding the starting opening 44 and the special winning openings 56a and 56b.
54d, the symbols A to G are attached to the special winning openings 56c and 56d, and the corresponding symbols A to G are displayed on the notifying device 152, and when converted into a superior winning opening, for example, A ~
The symbol portion of G flashes and moves, and the symbol corresponding to the small winning opening converted into the superior winning opening is finally lit or flashed to notify. Note that the number of small winning openings to be converted does not have to be limited as described above, and all small winning openings may be targeted.

By the way, in each of the embodiments described above,
The display device 32
Although the combination at the time of stop at the time of the variable display of the identification information image in the above was, for example, as a predetermined condition is satisfied,
The number of game balls entered can be used as a parameter.

That is, as shown in FIG. 13, for example, it is determined whether or not the total number of game balls that have entered any one of a number of winning ports reaches a predetermined number n (step S310). If it has reached, as described above, the winning opening condition conversion process is executed (step S21).
1) The display process of the winning opening which has been condition-converted is executed in the display device 32 (step S212).

In this case as well, when the converted small winning prize is won, a big hit state is created, or the state changes to a probable change state in which the probability of shifting to the big hit state is high. In the case of the variable display, a combination that makes a big hit or a thing that promises to be a reach may be made.

[0177] Further, as the satisfaction of the predetermined condition, the time from the start of the game may be used as a parameter.

For example, as shown in FIG. 14, it is determined whether or not the cumulative energizing time to the firing handle 26 has reached n hours (step S410). If so, the winning opening condition conversion processing is performed as described above. (Step S211), and display processing of the winning opening which has been condition-converted in the display device 32 is executed (step S21).
2).

Even in this case, when the converted small winning opening is won, a big hit state is created, a big change state with a high probability of shifting to the big hit state is made, or the identification information image is changed. In the case of the variable display, a combination that makes a big hit or a thing that promises to be a reach may be made.

In any case, it is possible to convert to an advantageous state at unexpected timing for the player, and in this advantageous state, the player is also required to operate the firing handle 26. Playing games alone makes it difficult to take advantage of opportunities, increasing the seriousness and enthusiasm for games, and making it harder to get tired.

As described above, according to the present invention, since the game conditions change greatly during the game, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous, and in some cases, to convert the game into an advantageous state at an early stage. Since the winning port is displayed, there is an advantage that the player can more easily obtain a prize ball.

Also, by notifying the converted winning opening in advance by displaying the winning opening converted into a superior state on the display unit, even if the user is a beginner, the firing handle 26 is immediately turned on. You can operate and aim,
It becomes easier to increase the number of acquired prize balls.

In particular, when the parameter for converting the winning opening is set by time, even if the player is not in good condition (the winning ball acquisition is small and only the consumption of the game ball is increasing), After a certain period of time, there is a possibility that a winning port converted into a superior state may appear, so that it is possible to recover it.

In the embodiment described above, the program for controlling the pachinko game, the program for detecting the game ball shown in FIG. 5, the program for executing the variable display game shown in FIG. 7 shows a case where a program for executing the processing in the jackpot state shown in FIG. 7 and a program for executing the conversion of the game form shown in FIGS. 10, 13 and 14 are stored in the ROM 68 or the RAM 70 of the pachinko gaming apparatus 10. However, as shown in FIG. 15, the operator operates a terminal C communicably connected to the server S via a telecommunications network N such as the Internet or a local area network (LAN), so that a pachinko game is played. In such a case, the programs described above and the data used in these programs may be supported. It may have bus S and the terminal C is.

In the case where the server S and the terminal C are configured as described above, the server S includes a program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for detecting a game ball shown in FIG. 6, a program for executing the process in the jackpot state shown in FIG. 7, and a program for executing the process in the big hit state shown in FIG.
4 are stored in advance, and these programs are transmitted to the terminal at a predetermined timing.

[0186] On the other hand, the terminal C temporarily stores these transmitted programs, reads out the stored programs as appropriate, and executes them to advance the pachinko game.

Also, a program for controlling a pachinko game, a program for detecting a game ball shown in FIG. 5, a program for executing a variable display game shown in FIG. 6, and a big hit state shown in FIG. Is executed on the server S side, and a command generated according to the execution result is transmitted to a control signal or control information. May be transmitted to the terminal C. In this case, the terminal device C selects or generates an image for performing a pachinko game in accordance with the transmitted control signal or control information, and displays the image on the display unit.

[0188]

According to the present invention, provided on a game board,
A display section displaying a screen image including a plurality of identification information images each of which is displayed in a variable manner and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing, and a game ball launching section for launching a game ball on the game board And a winning machine in which a launched game ball wins, in a gaming machine comprising a plurality of small winning ports and a large winning port that creates a jackpot state by repeatedly opening multiple times, When the predetermined condition is satisfied, any one of the plurality of small winning openings is changed to a superior winning opening in which a big hit state is created at the time of entering the ball, or a superior winning state in which a probability of shifting to the big hit state is high. Mouth and identification information image will be in a big hit state or reach state,
It can be converted to a special opening that promises to stop at a specific combination that is advantageous to the player, and
An informing means for informing in advance of the small winning opening converted into a superior winning opening is provided.

[0189] Therefore, regardless of the fluctuation / stop of the identification information image, once the predetermined condition is satisfied, the state becomes advantageous to the player, such as a big hit state.
Until the arrangement when the identification information image fluctuates and stops becomes a predetermined combination, it is much more thrilling and exciting than conventional games such as having no interest, and the fun of the game increases , You will also need the skills to aim for the winning opening converted to the winning opening,
Players will be motivated to improve their skills, and they will not be bored with games.

Further, since there is provided a notifying means for informing a small winning opening which is converted into a superior winning opening in advance, even if the player is a beginner, settle down on the converted winning opening to determine an aim. The player can enjoy an advantageous state.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an overview of a pachinko gaming device according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of a game board surface of the pachinko gaming device according to the present invention.

FIG. 3 is an exploded explanatory view of a variable winning device in the pachinko gaming device.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a control circuit of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of processing for detecting a game ball executed in the pachinko gaming device.

FIG. 6 is a step S14 of the flowchart shown in FIG. 5;
6 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a variable display game process called and executed in FIG.

7 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a process after a jackpot in the subroutine of the variable display game process shown in FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is an explanatory diagram specifically showing a screen image appearing on a display device in a variable display game.

FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram specifically showing a mode of a variable display of an identification information image in a variable display game.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a subroutine of a game form conversion process.

FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram of a game board on which a game form conversion process is being performed.

FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram of a game board according to another embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a subroutine of a game form conversion process.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an example of a subroutine of a game form conversion process.

FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a server and a terminal which are communicably connected via an electric communication network such as the Internet or a local area network (LAN).

[Explanation of symbols]

 10 Pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 4 Gaming board 26 Launch handle (gaming ball launching section) 32 Display device (notifying means) 44 Starting port 54a-54d General winning opening

Continued on the front page F term (reference) 2C088 AA35 AA36 AA42 BA02 CA27 EB34 EB44 EB58 EB68

Claims (11)

[Claims] 1. A display unit provided on a game board, wherein a display unit displays a screen image including a plurality of identification information images each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. It has a game ball launching unit that fires game balls on the board, and a winning port where the fired game balls win, and the winning port repeats multiple small winning ports and multiple times to open the jackpot state In a gaming machine including a large winning opening to be created, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, one of the plurality of small winning openings is converted into a superior winning opening in which a big hit state is created when entering a ball, and A gaming machine provided with an informing means for informing in advance of a small winning opening converted into a superior winning opening. 2. A display unit provided on a game board, wherein a display unit displays a screen image including a plurality of identification information images each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. It has a game ball launcher that fires game balls on the board, and a winning opening where the fired game balls win, and the winning opening repeatedly opens and closes a plurality of small winning openings and a big hit state In a gaming machine consisting of a large winning opening to be created, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, any one of the plurality of small winning openings shifts to a probable state in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot state when entering a ball is superior. Into a winning port, and
A gaming machine provided with an informing means for informing in advance of a small winning opening converted into a superior winning opening. 3. A display unit provided on a game board and displaying a screen image including a plurality of identification information images, each of which is variably displayed, and which can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. A game ball launching unit for launching game balls on the board, and a winning opening for the launched game balls to win, the winning opening being a plurality of small winning openings, and the plurality of identifications fluctuated and stopped. When a combination of information images is displayed in a predetermined specific combination, in a gaming machine consisting of a special winning opening that creates a jackpot state by repeatedly opening a plurality of times, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, Any one of the plurality of small winning openings is changed to a special starting opening that is promised to stop in a specific combination that is advantageous to a player who is in a jackpot state or a reach state when the plurality of identification information images enter a ball. And, moreover, a game machine, characterized in that a notifying means for previously notifying the small winning hole to be converted into the special starting opening. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the satisfaction of the predetermined condition is determined by using, as a parameter, a combination of the plurality of identification information images on the display unit when the image is stopped. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the satisfaction of the predetermined condition is based on a winning number of the game ball as a parameter. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the satisfaction of the predetermined condition is based on a time from the start of the game as a parameter. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the notifying means is shared by the display unit. 8. The information processing apparatus according to claim 1, wherein the notification means is arranged in a separate unit from the display unit.
A gaming machine according to the item. 9. A display unit provided on a game board, wherein a display unit displays a screen image including a plurality of identification information images each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. A game ball launching unit that launches a game ball on the board, a plurality of small winning ports where the launched game ball wins, and a large winning port that creates a jackpot state by repeatedly opening and playing a plurality of times, and In a gaming machine including a general game from launch to winning and a control unit for controlling the display unit, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, any one of the plurality of small winning openings creates a big hit state when entering a ball. A step of converting into a superior winning opening to be performed, and a step of previously displaying the small winning opening converted into the superior winning opening on the display unit. . 10. A display unit provided on a game board and displaying a screen image including a plurality of identification information images, each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing, A game ball launching unit that launches a game ball on the board, a plurality of small winning ports where the launched game ball wins, and a large winning port that creates a jackpot state by repeating opening and closing a plurality of times, and further, the game ball In a gaming machine including a general game from launch to winning and a control unit for controlling the display unit, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, any of the plurality of small winning holes is set to the big hit state when entering a ball. A step of converting to a winning port that shifts to a probable state in which the probability of shifting is high, and a step of displaying the small winning port to be converted to an advantageous winning port on the display unit in advance. Play A method of providing a game form in a machine. 11. A display unit provided on a game board, wherein a display unit displays a screen image including a plurality of identification information images each of which is variably displayed and can be individually stopped at a predetermined timing. A game ball launching unit that launches a game ball on the board, a plurality of small winning ports where the launched game ball wins, and a large winning port that repeatedly opens and closes to create a jackpot state, and further, the game ball In a gaming machine having a general game from launch to winning and a control unit for controlling the display unit, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, one of the plurality of small winning openings is identified by the plurality of identification holes when entering a ball. A step of converting the information image into a special start port that is promised to stop in a specific combination that is advantageous to a player who is in a jackpot state or a reach state, and the small winning prize converted into the special start port Displaying a mouth in advance on the display unit.