JP2002346084A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of imparting variability to game contents when a special game state is generated, by varying a start storage number stored during the generation. SOLUTION: This game machine has a variable display device 4a capable of varying a display state; a start prize hole 9 allowing entrance of a game ball; and a special game generation control means controlling generation of the special game state profitable to a player in association with a shift to a predetermined special display state of a result of a variable display game executed in the variable display device 4a on the basis of the entrance of the game ball into the start prize hole 9. The game machine has a start storage means capable of storing the entrance of the game ball into the start prize hole 9 as start memory for starting the variable display game, while the special game generation control means can generate the special game state having different execution conditions such that a start memory number stored in the start storage means in the special game state varies.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine for generating a special game state advantageous to a player in connection with a result of a variable display game on a variable display device becoming a predetermined special display mode. About.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine, a variation display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols is provided on a game board, and a variability display game is performed by variably displaying the plurality of symbols. There are things that are to be done.

In the variable display game, each symbol moves from top to bottom in each of a left, a middle, and a right variable display area formed on a variable display device, for example, a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols. When a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display game, the variable display of each variable display area is stopped, for example, in the order of left, right, and middle, and each predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed. Thus, the stop result mode is derived.

[0004] A starting winning port through which a game ball can be awarded is provided on the game board, and when a game ball wins in the starting winning port, the variable display game is started.
Also, if a game ball wins in the starting winning opening during a period in which the variable display game cannot be started immediately, such as while the variable display game is already being played or a special game state is occurring, the variable display game Is provided, a function of temporarily storing the right to start (start) the variable display game within a predetermined upper limit number (for example, four) until the state in which the game ball can be started is provided. The prize is prevented from being invalidated for the execution of the variable display game.

When the variable display game is completed, each symbol stopped and displayed in each of the plurality of variable display areas is displayed in a predetermined special display mode (for example, "7, 7, 7" or the like). In connection with the formation of the (number), a special game state occurs as a provision of a game value to the player, for example, the variable winning device provided on the game board is converted to the open state for a predetermined period, and By repeating the conversion of the open state based on the establishment of the continuation condition, the player can acquire a large number of game balls.

[0006]

By the way, when a special game state occurs, if the execution mode is the same every time, there is a problem that the game tends to be monotonous.
Gaming machines have been considered in which the upper limit number of times of repeating the conversion of the variable winning device to the open state when a special gaming state occurs is changed. However, in such a gaming machine,
If the upper limit number is determined by a small number, the number of game balls that can be obtained due to the occurrence of the special game state becomes small, so that even if the special game state occurs, it is not possible to give the player sufficient satisfaction. There was a fear. for that reason,
After giving a certain degree of satisfaction to the player, the game content could not be varied.

On the other hand, when the special game state occurs, if a game ball wins in the starting winning opening during the occurrence, the game ball is temporarily stored as a start memory, and after the special game state ends, the start is started. Since the variation display game for the number of stored games is executed, if the special display mode is formed again in the variation display game for the start storage, the special game state occurs almost continuously, The player concentrates on the variation display game corresponding to the start memory.

Therefore, if the number of starting memories stored during the occurrence of the special game state can be changed, the expectation of the player for the continuous occurrence of the special game state changes, and the monotonous game content can be prevented. Conventionally, even if a special gaming state occurs, the winning rate to the starting winning opening is the same every time, so the starting memory number is a fixed number (for example, the upper limit number is 4).
In most cases, game contents cannot be varied. SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problem. When a special game state occurs, the number of start memories stored during the occurrence of the special game state is changed to change the game content. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of having a game machine.

[0009]

According to an aspect of the present invention, there is provided a variable display device capable of changing a display state, a starting winning opening in which a game ball can win, and a starting winning opening. Control for generating a special game state advantageous to the player in connection with the result of the variable display game performed in the variable display device based on the winning of the game ball to the predetermined special display mode And a special game occurrence control means for performing, the start storage means capable of storing the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening, as start memory for starting the variable display game,
The special game occurrence control means is capable of generating special game states having different execution modes such that the number of start memories stored in the start storage means during the special game state changes.

Here, the gaming machine includes a pachinko gaming machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, and the like. The variable display device may be a single device such as a liquid crystal display device, a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, a display device in which these devices and a large number of light emitting elements are arranged, and a mechanical display using a rotating drum. It may be a combination with a device or the like, and may be a device capable of performing a variable display game. The starting winning opening includes both a type in which a game ball flows into the back side of a game board and a gate-shaped type in which a game ball is simply passed on the game board. In the variable display game, for example, a symbol row composed of a plurality of symbols is variably displayed such that each symbol moves from top to bottom in each of a plurality of variable display regions formed on the variable display device. Done in
At a point in time when a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the variable display game, the variable display in each variable display area is stopped in a predetermined order, and a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed to derive a stop result mode. “The result of the variable display game is a predetermined special display mode” means, for example, that a plurality of symbols stop in a predetermined specific combination state such as “7, 7, 7”. It is to be. The special game state is a large number of game media (game value) compared to the normal game.
And the like, for example, the opening of a special winning opening (also referred to as a special variable winning device) in a first-type pachinko gaming machine, the state of right generation in a third-type pachinko gaming machine, and the like. In the case of "the number of starting memories changes", for example, the winning rate of game balls to the starting winning opening changes due to the positional relationship between the variable winning device and the starting winning opening, or the maximum number of start memories that can be stored. May be changed on control.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the special game occurrence control means generates a special game state having a different execution mode such that the number of start memories stored in the start storage means during the special game state changes. Since it is possible, after giving a certain degree of satisfaction to the player, it is possible to generate various special game states that make the player's expectation different, etc. Interestingness can be improved depending on the content.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the special game occurrence control means is executed so that a winning rate of a game ball to the starting winning opening changes during a special game state. It is characterized in that special game states of different modes can be generated.

According to the second aspect of the invention, the special game occurrence control means generates a special game state having a different execution mode so that the winning rate of the game ball to the starting winning opening changes during the special game state. Since it is made possible, the number of start storages when a special game state occurs can be made different more reliably.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, a first variable prize winning device capable of converting into a first state advantageous to the player and a second state unfavorable to the player. And a second variable winning device, wherein the first variable winning device is in a state in which a game ball does not win or hardly wins the starting winning opening due to the conversion to the first state with respect to the starting winning opening. While the second variable winning device is arranged at a position that can be converted to the starting winning opening, even if the starting winning opening is converted into the first state, the second variable winning device does not affect the winning state of the game ball to the starting winning opening. The special game occurrence control means includes: a first special game state executed by converting the first variable winning device to the first state; and a second special game state. Conversion of the variable winning device to the first state causes the It is characterized in that it is capable of generating second and special game state that is, a.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the first variable winning device is set in such a state that the game ball does not win or hardly wins in the starting winning opening by converting the starting winning opening into the first state. While the second variable winning device is arranged at a position where it can be converted to the starting winning opening, a position which does not affect the winning state of the game ball to the starting winning opening even if converted to the first state with respect to the starting winning opening. And the special game occurrence control means is configured to switch between the first special game state executed by the conversion of the first variable winning device to the first state and the first state of the second variable winning device to the first state. Since the second special game state executed by the conversion can be generated, a physical relationship is utilized by utilizing the positional relationship between each variable winning device and the starting winning opening and the converting operation of the variable winning device to the first state. The winning rate for the starting winning opening can be changed at It is possible to vary the number of start-up stored in the simple and reliable in the medium. Further, a variable winning device different between the first special game state and the second special game state is the first special game state.
Since the state is converted into the state, the type of the special game state can be clearly notified.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect, the first variable winning device includes a large winning opening which is open in front of the gaming machine and in which a game ball can win. A flat member having a closed state that closes the special winning opening when the flat member stands up, and an upward direction by rotating forward about a support shaft provided on a lower side of the special winning opening. It is configured to be able to convert a game ball flowing down from the opening into an open state in which it can be introduced into the special winning opening, and to set a horizontal dimension of the flat member of the first variable winning device to be longer than a lateral width of the starting winning opening. Also, by disposing the first variable winning device immediately above the starting winning opening, the flat ball member is converted into an open state so that the game ball does not win or hardly wins in the starting winning opening. And disposing the second variable winning device below the starting winning port. Doing, it is characterized in that the second variation winning device is prevented from affecting the winning state of game balls to transform the starting winning opening even to the first state.

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the first variable winning device has a large winning opening which is opened on the front side of the gaming machine and in which a game ball can be awarded, and a flat plate member. A game ball that flows down from above by turning forward around a spindle provided on the lower side of the special winning opening is introduced into the special winning opening by closing the big winning opening when the flat plate member stands up. The first variable winning device can be converted into a possible open state, the horizontal dimension of the flat member of the first variable winning device is set to be longer than the width of the starting winning opening, and the first variable winning device is located immediately above the starting winning opening. By placing the flat plate member in the open state, the game ball does not win or hardly wins due to the conversion to the opening winning opening, while the second variable winning device is disposed below the starting winning opening. By doing so, even if the second variable prize device converts to the first state, Since that in order not to affect winning state of the game ball into the dynamic winning openings, it is possible to vary the number of start memory during special game state easily and reliably.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the starting storage means comprises:
It is characterized in that the upper limit number of start memories that can be stored in the special game state is set to be larger than that in the normal game state.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the start storage means sets the upper limit number of start memories that can be stored in the special game state to be larger than that in the normal game state. When the second special game state occurs, it is possible to further increase the sense of expectation that the special game state continuously occurs when the second special game state occurs. The number of start memories can be made different between the first special game state and the second special game state, and the game content can be more varied and highly interesting.

[0020]

DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments of the present invention will be described below with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming board of a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention.

In the game area 1a surrounded by the guide rails 2 of the game board 1, a special symbol (special figure) display device 4, a start winning prize port 9 in which a game ball can be won, and a result of a variable display game, A first variable winning device that performs a cycle game in which a winning opening (first winning opening) 5b is changed from a closed state (a second state disadvantageous to the player) to an open state (a first state advantageous to the player). 5. Like the first variable winning device 5, depending on the result of the variable display game, the special winning opening (second special winning opening) 6b is changed from the closed state (second state disadvantageous to the player) to the open state (game). Second winning device 6, a general winning opening 8,..., Side lamps 12, 12, a hitting direction changing member 14, called a windmill, which performs a cycle game for converting to a first state advantageous to a player), a number of obstacles Nails (not shown) It has been set. An out hole 13 for collecting an out ball is provided at the center of the lowermost end of the game area 1a.
Is provided.

The special symbol display device 4 includes, for example, a variable display device 4a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a display control of the variable display device 4a based on a command from the game control device 20 (FIG. 2). And a display control device 40 (FIG. 2) for performing the following. The variable display device 4
As for a, the display state can be changed, and here, a plurality of special symbols (for example, identification information such as symbols, numbers, symbols, etc.) can be variably displayed. As shown in FIG. 4, the variable display device 4a has a plurality of display areas 10a, 10b, and 10c. , A variable display game can be displayed.

Also, in this embodiment, the game ball is transferred to the starting winning opening 9 during a period in which the variable display game cannot be started immediately, such as while the variable display game is already being played or a special game state is occurring. When a prize is won, the starting storage means (here, until the variable display game can be executed)
The RAM 21b of the game control device 20) can store the winning of the game ball in the starting winning port 9 as a starting memory for starting (starting) the variable display game. The starting winning port 9 of this embodiment is:
This is a start winning port of a type in which a game ball flows into the back side of the game board 1, and has a start winning port sensor 9b (FIG. 2) in the inside thereof (winning area).
Detects the winning of the game ball. Here, the start memory can be stored within a predetermined upper limit number,
During the period, even if more game balls win in the starting winning opening 9 than the upper limit number, the starting storage number does not exceed the upper limit number.

Then, on the upper part of the special symbol display device 4,
A first start memory indicator 4b is provided in the start winning opening 9 to light up and display the number of unprocessed (starting stored numbers) in which the game ball has won and the variable display game has not been processed. In addition,
In this embodiment, the upper limit number of the start memory is four in the normal game state, and the first start memory display 4b is constituted by four LEDs. One LED is lit and displayed every time the start memory is incremented by one, and one LED is turned off every time the start memory is consumed.

Further, in this embodiment, during the special game state described later, the upper limit of the start memory is limited to the normal game state (for example, while the variable display game is already being performed, the start is not performed during the special game state). (During the period during which the memory is stored), and at this time, the second start memory display 4c that lights up and displays the number of start memories that cannot be displayed on the first start memory display 4b. Is provided above the first start storage display 4b. In this embodiment,
During the special game state, the upper limit number of start memories is increased to 13, and the second start memory display 4c lights up nine start memories that cannot be displayed on the first start memory display 4b. It is composed of nine LEDs to enable display. Also, here, during a first special game state described later,
In any case during the second special game state, the upper limit number of the start memory is increased. In addition, when returning the upper limit number of the start memory increased during the big hit (during the special game state) to the normal upper limit number after the end of the big hit, the upper limit number is gradually increased as the start memory is consumed. It is being reduced. In other words, when the number of storages is full during the jackpot, when the number of storages is reduced to 12 by executing the variable display game after the jackpot, the upper limit number is reduced to 12, and thereafter, The same processing is repeatedly performed in accordance with the execution of the variable display game, thereby returning the original upper limit number to four. Therefore, even if the next start winning is generated at the time when the storage number is reduced from 13 to 12 by executing the variable display after the end of the big hit, the storage number is set to 1
The starting prize will be invalidated without three. When the number of storages does not reach the upper limit, such as seven during the jackpot, the same upper limit number subtraction processing as described above is performed from the seven storage numbers. Therefore, even if seven storage numbers have not reached the upper limit when the jackpot ends, the next starting prize is invalidated when the jackpot ends and the storage number is set to eight.
Do not separate.

As described above, in this embodiment, two variable winning devices are provided. First variable winning device 5
Is an attacker type first movable member (first flat member) 5
The first large winning opening 5b is opened and closed by a.
More specifically, the first variable winning device 5 is a first large winning opening 5 that is open to the front side of the gaming machine and allows game balls to be won.
b, and a first movable member (first flat plate member) 5a. When the first movable member solenoid 5e (FIG. 2) is driven, the first movable member 5a rises to open the first big winning opening 5b. When the first movable member 5a is closed, and the first movable member 5a is pivoted forward about a support shaft provided on the lower side of the first big winning opening 5b, the game ball flowing down from above is moved to the first big winning opening 5b. It can be converted to an open state that can be introduced into

The result mode of the variable display game on the variable display device 4a (the special symbol stop mode in each display area of the variable display device 4a) is the first special display mode (for example, the special symbol is "4, 4, When the first special gaming state (first jackpot state) occurs in a specific combination mode such as "4", the first large winning opening 5b is opened (first fluctuation). When the winning device 5 is in an open state, a large number of game balls are easily obtained (first advantageous to the player).
State). Inside the first special winning opening 5b (winning area), a first count sensor 5c (FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball entering the special winning opening 5b and a first special winning opening 5b enter. The first continuous winning detection sensor 5d (FIG. 2) for detecting the game ball flowing into the continuous winning area (V winning area) among the game balls and the game ball entering the first big winning opening 5b. A continuous winning port guiding device solenoid 5f (FIG. 2) for adjusting the ratio of game balls flowing into the area is provided.

The second variable winning device 6 also has a second large winning opening 6b which is opened and closed by an attacker type second movable member (second flat plate member) 6a, similarly to the first variable winning device 5. ing. More specifically, the second variable winning device 6 includes a second large winning opening 6b that is open to the front side of the gaming machine to allow a game ball to win, a second movable member (second flat plate member) 6a, When the second movable member solenoid 6e (FIG. 2) is driven, the second movable member 6a stands up and closes the second big winning opening 6b. By rotating the support ball provided on the lower side of the winning opening 6b forward, the game ball flowing down from above can be converted into an open state in which it can be introduced into the second winning opening 6b. .

Then, the result mode of the variable display game on the variable display device 4a (the special symbol stop mode in each display area of the variable display device 4a) is changed to the second special display mode (the first variable winning device 5 is opened). A special display mode different from the first special display mode to be set, for example, a special combination mode in which the special symbol is a set of "7, 7, 7" and the like, and the number is different (second combination). When the special game state (the second big hit state) occurs, the second big winning opening 6b is opened (the second variable winning device 6 is opened), and it is easy to obtain a large number of game balls. The state is converted to a state (a first state advantageous to the player). Inside the second special winning opening 6b (winning area), there is provided a second count sensor 6c for detecting a game ball entering the special winning opening 6b.
(FIG. 2), a second continuous winning detection sensor 6d (FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball flowing into the continuous winning area (V winning area) among the game balls entering the second large winning opening 6b, and A solenoid for a continuous winning opening guidance device 6f (FIG. 2) that adjusts the proportion of game balls flowing into the continuous winning area among the gaming balls entering the two major winning openings 6b is provided. In addition, inside each of the general winning ports 8,... (Winning area), the general winning ports 8,.
Winning port sensor 8a for detecting a game ball that has entered,
(FIG. 2) is provided.

The first variable winning device 5 in this embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 1, the first movable member (first flat plate member) 5a is disposed right above the start winning port 9 and the lateral dimension of the first movable member 5a is set to be longer than the lateral width of the starting winning port 9. Have been. As a result, a first special game state occurs, and the first movable member 5a rotates forward to move the game ball to the first state.
The open state that can be introduced into the special winning opening 5b is obtained (the first variable winning device 5 is in the first state advantageous to the player).
In this case, the first flat plate member 5a is converted to the open state, so that the first flat plate member 5a completely closes the starting winning opening 9, so that the starting winning prize opening 9 does not receive a game ball. . Further, by the conversion of the first flat plate member 5a to the open state, the first flat plate member 5a slightly closes the start winning prize opening 9 so that the game sphere can start and win, and the game ball wins in the start winning prize opening 9. It may be difficult to do so. That is, in these cases, a normal jackpot state occurs in which the winning rate of the game balls to the starting winning port 9 during the special game state is reduced.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 1, the second variable winning device 6 according to the present
It is arranged below. As a result, a second special game state occurs, and the second movable member (second flat plate member) 6a
Is rotated to the front side to enter an open state in which a game ball can be introduced into the second big winning opening 6b (the second variable winning device 6 is in a first state advantageous to the player), By converting the second flat plate member 6a to the open state, a state in which the winning state of the game ball to the starting winning opening 9 is not affected can be achieved. That is, in this case, a special jackpot state is achieved in which the winning rate of game balls to the starting winning port 9 in the special gaming state is not different from that in the normal gaming state (it is higher than the normal jackpot).

In this embodiment, when the first variable display device is in the first state, the game ball does not win (or hardly wins) the starting winning opening, and the second variable display device is in the second state. The first and second variable display devices and the starting winning opening are arranged at positions where the first state does not affect the winning state of the game ball to the starting winning opening, thereby providing a special gaming state. Although the special game state (the first special game state and the second special game state) having different execution modes such that the number of start storages during the game changes can be generated, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when the first variable display device enters the first state, the game ball does not or does not easily enter the starting winning opening, and conversely, when the second variable display device enters the first state, it starts. The first and second variable display devices and the starting winning opening may be provided at positions where the game balls can easily enter the winning opening. In addition, the first variable display device being in the first state does not affect the winning state of the game ball to the starting winning opening, and the second variable display device is in the first state when the first variable display device is in the first state. The first and second variable display devices and the starting winning opening may be arranged at positions where the game balls can easily enter the opening. That is, the first variable display device is the first variable display device.
In the case where the state has changed, and in the case where the second variable display device has changed to the first state, the starting storage number during the special game state is:
It suffices if it changes relatively.

FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of the game control device 20, the first variable prize device 5 and the second variable prize device 6 installed in the pachinko gaming machine.

The game control device 20 has a CPU (Cent
ral Processing Unit) 21a, RAM (Random Access)
Memory) 21b and ROM (Read Only Memory) 21
microcomputer 21 with c, input / output I
/ F23, an oscillator 22, and the like, and perform overall control relating to the game.

The CPU 21a includes a control unit and a calculation unit.
In addition to performing arithmetic control, it also generates various random numbers and the like involved in determining the game content of the variable display game. RAM 21b
Is a storage area for storing an ON signal of the start winning port sensor 9b as a start signal (start storage), a storage area for various random numbers generated by the CPU 21a, a storage area for temporarily storing various data, and the CPU 21a. Work area. In the ROM 21c, a control program and control data for the game are written, and various determination values for determining the game content of the variable display game (for example, determination values for determining the occurrence of the special game state) are provided. Is written.

The input / output I / F 23 comprises an input I / F and an output I / F. The input I / F includes:
Starting winning port sensor 9b, continuous winning detection sensor 5 via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown)
d, 6d, count sensors 5c, 6c, winning opening sensor 8
are connected to each other, and the detection signals output from the respective sensors are output to the CPU 21a via the input I / F. On the other hand, the output I / F includes the CPU 2
Various control signals output from the controller 1a are input, and the control signals are transmitted from the output I / F via output ports and drivers (not shown) to the movable member solenoids 5e, 6e.
e, continuous winning opening induction device solenoids 5f, 6f, discharge control device 30, display control device 40, decoration control device 50,
The sound is output to the sound control device 60, the external information output terminal 81, and the like.

The discharge control device 30 is controlled by a ball discharge unit (not shown) based on a prize ball control command output from the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 or a ball lending control command output from a card unit (not shown). The control is performed to discharge a required number of game balls (prize balls, rental balls) from (omitted). The decoration control device 50 is the CPU 2 of the game control device 20.
Various LEs based on the decoration control command output from the
It controls the light emission state of the D lamp. The sound control device 60 controls sound effects and sounds output from speakers based on a sound control command output from the CPU 21a of the game control device 20.

The display controller 40 has a CPU (Central Pr
ocessing Unit), ROM (Read Only Memory), RA
M (Random Access Memory) and DMAC (Direct Mem
ory Access Controller), oscillator, VDC (Video Dig)
It is provided with an ital controller, a font ROM, a γ correction circuit for performing γ correction when converting a VDC electric signal (input signal) into an optical signal (output signal), an interface, and the like.

The CPU includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, and the like therein.
0 is connected via an interface to control the display of the variable display device 4a under the control of the game control device 20. The control data is sent to the VDC in synchronization with the pulse from the oscillator. In the ROM, a display control program for performing display control of the variable display device 4a, display control data, and the like are written. The RAM includes a storage area for temporarily storing various data, a work area for the CPU, and the like. The DMAC directly exchanges display control data with each memory, VDC, etc., without accessing the CPU, in response to display control information (command) from the gaming microcomputer 21.

In the font ROM, the display data of symbols for the variable display game, the display data of the background image, the display data of the reach state image, and the display data of characters for explaining the contents of the game are written. The VDC is provided with a sprite RAM, a palette RAM, a V-RAM, and the like, and performs the following image data control. That is, the VDC receives the command signal from the CPU, extracts the display data of the special symbol and the background image from the font ROM, and edits the data. Then, based on the coloration data included in the command signal, a coloration is designated for the edited image data in the palette RAM, and then the sprite RAM is designated.
To edit images of special symbols and characters. After this edited image data signal is corrected by the gamma correction circuit,
It is transmitted to the variable display device 4a in synchronization with V_SYNC or H_SYNC, and is displayed on the variable display device 4a. Each of these control devices including the game control device 20 is supplied with power from a power supply device 90.

Next, a description will be given of a control for generating a special game state having a different execution mode such that the number of start memories in the special game state is changed by the special game generation control means (here, the game control device 20 corresponds). I do.

First, when the game ball wins the start winning port 9, the winning ball sensor 9b inside the start winning port 9 detects the winning of the game ball, and the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 detects the winning port sensor 9b. Various random numbers related to the special map stored in the RAM 21b based on the detection signal output from the RAM (a random number for jackpot determination stored and updated in a predetermined cycle, a random number for determining the type of special display mode, etc.) Is extracted. Here, when the fluctuating display game is immediately executable, the contents of the fluctuating display game (for example, by comparing the extracted random number value with various determination values relating to the special map stored in the ROM 21c in advance) , Whether a special game state is to be generated or not, a special symbol to be permanently stopped in each of the display areas, and the like, and display control information is output to the display control device 40 based on the determination. .

When a game ball wins in the starting winning port 9 during a period in which the variable display game cannot be started immediately, such as while the variable display game is already being played or a special game state is occurring, etc. The start storage means (here, the game control device 20
RAM 21b) temporarily stores the extracted random number value as start-up memory. When the change display game is ready to be executed, the start memory is called, and the random number value stored in the start memory is compared with the various determination values relating to the special map stored in the ROM 21c in advance, to thereby determine the change. The content of the display game (for example, whether or not a special game state is to be generated or not, or a special symbol to be completely stopped in each of the display areas, etc.) is determined, and based on this determination, the display control device 40 Output display control information.

Here, the jackpot determination (judgment as to whether or not to enter the special game state), as shown in the flowchart of FIG.
It is determined whether the jackpot determination values stored in the ROM 21c match (steps S1 and S1).
2). If the jackpot is determined in this determination, it is next determined whether the jackpot is a special jackpot or a normal jackpot (step S3). In this embodiment, the normal jackpot (first special game state) and the special jackpot (second special game state) are determined according to the type of the symbol of the big hit. That is, a plurality of types of special display modes are set, and the special game occurrence control means sets the first and second special display modes in accordance with the type of the special display mode (the first special display mode or the second special display mode). A decision is made as to which of the second special game states is to be generated. Here, specifically, the jackpot symbol is odd-numbered
The special jackpot is a special jackpot, and the jackpot symbol is a normal jackpot when the jackpot symbol is an even-numbered pattern (first special display slot). In this embodiment, the random number value used in the jackpot determination and the random number value that determines whether the special jackpot or the normal jackpot (determines the type of the special display mode) are:
The judgment is made using another random value. The jackpot determination and the jackpot type (the first special game state or the second special game state) may be performed using the same random number value.

If it is determined in step S3 that a normal jackpot is determined, a normal jackpot flag is set (step S5), and a first special gaming state in which the first variable winning device 5 is in the first state occurs. I do. At this time, when the first flat plate member 5a of the first variable winning device 5 is in the open state, the first flat plate member 5a is in a state of completely closing the starting winning opening 9, and a game ball is inserted into the starting winning opening 9. No winning is made, and the winning rate of game balls to the starting winning opening is reduced. On the other hand, if the special jackpot is determined in step S3, a special jackpot flag is set (step S4), and a second special gaming state in which the second variable winning device is in the first state occurs.
At this time, since the second variable winning device 6 is located below the starting winning opening 9, even if the second flat plate member 6a is in the open state, the game balls enter the starting winning opening 9 in the winning state. Has no effect, and the winning rate of the game balls to the starting winning opening does not change. In this embodiment, at this time, the upper limit number of the start memory is simultaneously increased, specifically, from four to thirteen, and the second start memory display 4c can display the start memory. Become.
Here, the upper limit number of the starting memory is increased regardless of whether the normal jackpot (first special game state) or the special jackpot (second special game state) is determined.

According to the gaming machine of this embodiment, the special game occurrence control means can generate a special game state having a different execution mode such that the number of start memories stored in the start storage means during the special game state changes. Therefore, after giving a certain degree of satisfaction to the player, it is possible to generate various special game states that cause the player to have different expectations, etc. It is possible to improve interest. Further, the special game occurrence control means enables to generate a special game state having a different execution mode so that the winning rate of the game ball to the starting winning opening during the special game state is changed, so that when the special game state occurs. The number of starting memories can be made different more reliably. Further, the first variable winning device is provided at a position where the game ball can be converted to a state in which the game ball does not win or hardly wins the winning prize opening by conversion to the first state with respect to the starting winning prize opening. The second variable winning device is disposed at a position that does not affect the winning state of the game ball to the starting winning opening even if the starting winning opening is changed to the first state with respect to the starting winning opening. A first special game state executed by conversion of the first variable winning device to the first state, and a second special game state executed by conversion of the second variable winning device to the first state. Can be physically generated to change the winning rate to the starting winning port by utilizing the positional relationship between each variable winning apparatus and the starting winning port and the operation of converting the variable winning apparatus to the first state. Can be easily and reliably stored during the special game state. It can be different. Further, a variable winning device different between the first special game state and the second special game state is the first special game state.
Since the state is converted into the state, the type of the special game state can be clearly notified. Further, the first variable prize winning device has a large winning opening that is opened on the front side of the gaming machine so that a game ball can be awarded, and a flat plate member. The game ball that flows down from above can be converted into an open state in which it can be introduced into the special winning opening by turning forward around a support shaft provided at the lower side of the special winning opening. By setting the horizontal dimension of the flat member of the first variable winning device to be longer than the width of the starting winning opening, and arranging the first variable winning device directly above the starting winning opening, the opening of the flat member can be prevented. By changing the state into a state in which the game ball does not win or hardly win the starting winning opening, the second variable winning device is arranged below the starting winning opening, thereby providing the second variable winning device. Is changed to the first state, the game ball in the starting winning opening is in the winning state. Because it does not adversely Hibiki, it is possible to vary the number of start memory during special game state easily and reliably. In addition, the start storage means sets the upper limit number of start memories that can be stored during the special game state to be larger than that during the normal game state, so that the start storage number when the second special game state occurs is increased. It is possible to further improve the sense of expectation that the special game state will occur continuously when the second special game state occurs, and to improve the first special game state and the second special game state. The number of starting memories can be made different depending on the state, and the game content can be more varied and highly interesting.

Further, in this embodiment, when the special jackpot state (the second special game state) occurs, the increased upper limit number of the start memory and the current storage contents are displayed (notified) on the variable display device. As a result, it is possible to ensure that the player can recognize the stored contents when the special jackpot occurs. That is, based on the occurrence of the second special game state, the variable display device:
The information relating to the variable display game (variable display of the special map) is switched to the information relating to the storage in the start storage means (the increased upper limit number of the start memory and the current storage content) and displayed.

Hereinafter, an example of the display contents of the variable display device 4a in the special jackpot state will be described. First, each display area 10a, 10b, 1 of the variable display device 4a
At 0c, a variable display game is played, and the result is
As shown in FIG. 4, the second special display mode (here, an odd number of “7, 7, 7”) is set, and the occurrence of the special jackpot state (the second special game state) is determined. Then, as shown in FIG. 5, the character information M2 indicating “Done! Special jackpot!” Is displayed in the variable display device 4a.
The character K2 performing a delighted action appears and informs that the special jackpot state will occur. When the occurrence of the normal jackpot state (first special gaming state) is determined, the variable display device 4a is slightly pleased with the character information M1 of "normal jackpot !!" as shown in FIG. Character K1 (character K2)
(A character different from the above) appears to notify that the normal jackpot state occurs.

After the notification of the occurrence of the special jackpot state by the character information M2 and the character K2, the fluctuation display device 4a changes to a screen as shown in FIG. 6, and the start storage displays 4b and 4c display the current start storage number by LED. And the variable display device 4a also displays the increased upper limit number of the start memory and the current storage contents. In this embodiment, the increased upper limit number of start memories (here, 13) is represented by the number of circles (including both black and white) W, and the current number of start memories (representing 3 in FIG. 6) is represented by a black circle. B
The display is updated each time a game ball wins in the starting winning opening 9. Here, in addition to the information described above, a symbol Z in which a second special display mode is formed at the upper left of the screen.
(Here, “7”) is displayed, and at the upper right of the screen, the current round number R in the second special gaming state and the count number C of the game balls entering the second special winning opening 6b in the round are displayed. It has become. Also here, the character K2 and the character information M3 are displayed so as to notify the gaming method in the big hit state, the current situation in the big hit state, and the like.

In this embodiment, regardless of whether a normal jackpot state or a special jackpot state occurs, the upper limit of the starting memory is increased when the big hit state (special game state) is reached. Also at the time of a normal jackpot, similarly to the case of the special jackpot, the variable display device 4a may display the increased upper limit number of the start memory, the current storage content, and the like.

Further, in this embodiment, only one of the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device is set to the open state. However, in the case of the first special gaming state, Both the first and second variable winning devices may be opened.

In this embodiment, the type of the jackpot (special jackpot or normal jackpot) is determined based on the type of the jackpot symbol (whether the jackpot symbol is an odd number or an even number). The method of determining the type is not limited to this. For example, a separate display game is performed when a big hit occurs, and according to a result mode of the separate display game,
A normal jackpot or a special jackpot may be determined. That is, when the special game state occurs, the variable display device is configured to be able to execute another display game related to the generation of the first special game state and the second special game state, and the special game generation control is performed. The means may determine which of the first and second special game states is to be generated according to the result mode of the separate display game.

Specifically, the following can be mentioned. First, each display area 10a, 10a of the variable display device 4a
At b and 10c, a variable display game is performed, and the result is a special display mode (here, “7, 7, 7”) as shown in FIG. At this point, it is not notified whether the special gaming state is a normal jackpot (first special gaming state) or a special jackpot (second special gaming state). Thereafter, in the variable display device 4a, the type of the jackpot (normal jackpot (first special game state) or special jackpot (second special game state))
Is displayed. Here, as shown in FIG. 8, a separate display game in which the character information M4, the character K2, and the roulette T are displayed, and the roulette T is displayed in a variable manner (rotated display) is performed. Here, a symbol Z (here, “7”) forming the special display mode is also displayed at the upper left of the screen. Then, the roulette T is stopped and displayed after the rotation display, and the stopped state at that time (in this case, at the position of arrow Y, whether "Normal" indicating a normal jackpot stops or "Special" indicating a special jackpot stops) ) Informs whether a normal jackpot (first special game state) or a special jackpot (second special game state) will occur. Here, as shown in FIG. 9, “special” is stopped at the position of arrow Y, and the special jackpot (second
Special game state) is performed. Further, at this time, the character K2 and the character information M2 are also displayed so as to notify the special jackpot determination at the same time, so that the special jackpot is more reliably notified.

Thereafter, as described above, the second special winning opening 6b is opened, and a special jackpot state occurs in which the winning rate of the game balls to the starting winning opening 9 is not changed from that in the normal gaming state. Note that at the same time, the upper limit number of startable memories that can be stored in the big hit state is set to be larger than that in the normal game state (during game states other than the big hit state). Here, the upper limit number of start memories is increased from four to thirteen.

Normal jackpot (first special game state)
In the case of, as described above, the first big winning opening 5b is in the open state, whereby the first flat plate member 5a moves in a manner to close the starting winning opening 9, and the winning rate of the game ball is normally It is lower than during the gaming state. At this time, as in the case of the special jackpot, the upper limit number of the start memory that can be stored in the jackpot state is larger than that in the normal gaming state. The state may be the same as during the gaming state (here, the upper limit number of the starting memories remains at 4).

In this case, in addition to the jackpot determining random number for determining the jackpot (special game state), a random number (jackpot type determining random number) for determining whether the jackpot is a normal jackpot or a special jackpot is used as a trigger for the jackpot. It is extracted in advance at the time of the start winning prize. In addition, the jackpot type determination random number is not provided separately from the jackpot determination random number. For example, two types of hit determination values of the jackpot determination random number are provided, and when the extracted random number is one hit determination value, the normal jackpot is determined. A special jackpot may be generated when a different determination value is generated. In addition, the first, second, and third for determining the occurrence of the jackpot
(Left, middle, right) In addition to the symbols, the fourth symbol that determines the type of jackpot (it is better to make it harder to recognize than other symbols)
And the separate display game corresponding to the stop result of the fourth symbol may be performed.

As schematically shown in FIG. 10, the gaming machine according to the present invention displays the general figure starting gates 3 and 3 for starting the general figure changing display game by passing a game ball and the general figure changing display game. And a normal symbol (ordinary symbol) display device 7 for opening and closing the opening and closing members 9c, 9c (in a state advantageous to the player) and closing (in a state disadvantageous to the player) depending on the result of the ordinary symbol change display game. A gaming machine in which a winning port is formed by the winning device 9a may be used.
In this embodiment, other configurations (the first variable display device 5
And the arrangement position of the second variable display device 6) is the same as a gaming machine not provided with the above-mentioned ordinary variable display device.
The same reference numerals are given and the description is omitted.

The ordinary symbol display device (ordinary symbol display device) 7 is composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED.
Ordinary design (for example, identification information such as design, numbers, symbols, etc.)
Is displayed. Also,
Here, the ordinary symbol display device 7 is an ordinary variable winning device 9a.
In the lower part of the normal fluctuation winning device 9a, a game ball wins at the general figure start gates 3 and 3 (a general game start winning) and the general figure fluctuation display game is unprocessed. A general-purpose start memory display 3a for displaying the number of unprocessed times is provided.

The normal fluctuation winning device 9a includes a pair of left and right opening and closing members 9c, 9c. The opening and closing members 9c, 9c always keep a closed state at an interval enough to allow one game ball to flow. However, when the result of the variable display game of the ordinary symbol display device 7 is in a predetermined result mode (for example, “7”), the driving of a general-purpose solenoid (not shown) causes the inverted “C” to be formed. The state is changed to a state where the game balls easily flow into the normal fluctuation winning device 9a (a state advantageous to the player). This normal fluctuation winning device 9a
As described above, it also serves as a start winning port of the special figure, and has a starting winning port sensor 9b (FIG. 2) in the inside thereof (win area). Further, a general-purpose starting sensor (not shown) for detecting a game ball passing through the general-purpose starting gate 3, 3 is provided in the general-purpose starting gate 3, 3.

That is, the starting winning opening is a first advantageous opening for the player with respect to the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening.
An auxiliary variable prize device (ordinary variable prize device) that can be converted into a state and a second state disadvantageous to the player,
An auxiliary variable winning device control unit that performs conversion control of the auxiliary variable winning device, the auxiliary variable winning device control unit includes:
When the second special game state occurs, the assisting is performed so that the game ball can easily enter the start winning opening (becomes a start winning easy state) as compared with the case where the first special game state occurs. Control relating to conversion of the variable winning device to the first state is performed.

In this case, when the second special game state occurs, by changing the control related to the opening of the ordinary variable prize device 9a, the start winning prize facilitating state that facilitates the start prize is generated. In the special game state, the frequency with which the game ball wins the starting winning port (normal variable winning device) 9a can be increased, and the number of starting memories can be increased.

The start winning winning facilitation state includes the following states. First, the hit probability of the ordinary symbol display device 7 is changed to a high probability (for example, 1/10 is changed to 9/10).
And the normal fluctuation winning device 9a is easily opened. Next, the ordinary symbol display device 7
By making the fluctuation display time of the normal fluctuation display game shorter than normal (a state other than the state in which the second special game state is occurring) (for example, the normal 30 seconds is reduced to 6 seconds), There is a state in which the number of opportunities for the symbol display device 7 to be hit is increased. In this case, it is better to set the hit probability of the symbol display device 7 to a relatively high value (for example, 1/2). Furthermore, the open time of the normal variable winning device 9a when the normal symbol display device 7 hits is made longer than normal (a state other than the state where the second special game state occurs) or the number of times of opening is increased. In this case, a larger number of game balls can be won when the normal variable winning device 9a is released. Note that a state in which two or more of the above states are combined may be used.

Further, instead of providing two variable winning devices as shown in FIG. 1, a variable winning device 5 is provided as shown in FIG.
When the first special game state is set to 00 and the first movable member (first flat plate member) 501 and the second movable member (second flat plate member) 502 are all opened, the lower side is opened. In the second special game state, only the first movable member 501 is opened so that the game ball does not win (or hardly wins) the starting winning opening 9 arranged in the game. The mouth 9 may be awarded.

Further, when only the first movable member 501 is opened (the second special game state), the game ball is set to the starting winning port 9.
The distance between the left and right first movable members (the width of the second movable member) is set so as to regulate the flow toward the first movable member.
The movable member 501 is formed with the starting winning opening guide rib 503, so that in the second special game state, the rate at which game balls win the starting winning opening 9 is increased. Therefore, in this case, the first special game state and the second special game state can be executed only by one variable winning device, and in the case of the second special game state, the game ball to the starting winning opening 9 can be executed. The winning rate can be increased. Reference numeral 500b denotes a special winning opening in the variable winning device 500, and reference numeral 504 denotes a special winning opening guide rib for guiding a game ball to the special winning opening 500b.

That is, a variable winning device having a first movable member and a second movable member that can be converted into a first state advantageous to the player and a second state unfavorable to the player above the starting winning opening. The second movable member is arranged such that the second movable member can be converted into a state in which a game ball does not win or hardly wins at the starting winning opening by converting the second movable member into the first state, The generation control means includes a first special game state executed by converting each of the first and second movable members of the variable winning device to the first state, and the first movable member being the first movable member only. And a second special gaming state executed by converting to the state. In addition, the second movable member is in a closed state (closed) in which the second movable member closes a substantially central portion of the large winning opening by standing up with respect to the large winning opening opened forward of the gaming machine so that the gaming ball can win. 2 state) and an open state (first state) in which game balls flowing down from above by rotating forward around a spindle provided on the lower side of the special winning opening (first state). The first movable member is provided on each of both sides of the second movable member, and stands up with respect to the special winning opening to form the special winning opening. A closed state (second state) in which both sides are closed, and an open state (first state) in which a game ball flowing down from above by rotating forward around the support shaft can be introduced into the special winning opening. And a first flat plate member which can be converted into a second special game state. In a case where the first flat plate member is opened at a predetermined interval in the left-right direction when converted to the open state, and in the space formed by the entire surface of the second flat plate member in the closed state, (The interval between the first flat plate members and the width of the second flat plate member are set so as to be able to be controlled). Further, a first interval is provided at predetermined intervals in the left-right direction, and
Guide ribs are formed on the upper side of the flat plate member (edges corresponding to the space on the guide surface side) so that game balls flowing down from above can be guided to the starting winning opening.

In the present invention, the jackpot probability (probability of occurrence of a special game state, probability of forming a special display mode)
Is set relatively high (for example, 1/100 or the like), it is possible to further increase the sense of expectation for the fluctuation display game corresponding to the start memory after the end of the big hit, and to increase the second special game state (when the special game state ends). And the first special game state (the number of start memories at the end of the special game state is small, so that a large jackpot occurs therein). (The possibility is also low)), and the game content can be varied.

Further, based on the start memory of the start storage means, the jackpot probability of the fluctuation display game corresponding to the start memory executed after the end of the special game state (or the second special game state) is higher than the normal probability. Providing a start memory probability changing means that fluctuates in the probability can improve the expectation for the change display game executed by the start memory after the end of the jackpot, and the number of start memories generated during the occurrence of the special game state Will further affect the game content, and the difference between the first and second special game states can be made clearer. The pattern in which the jackpot probability is changed to a high probability by the start memory probability changing means is, for example, a start memory stored at the end of the jackpot regardless of the first special game state or the second special game state. May be set to a high probability when all the starting storage numbers stored at the end of the jackpot are equal to or more than a predetermined number regardless of the first special game state or the second special game state. No. Further, only the start memory stored at the end of the second special game state may be set to a high probability.

When the special game state (or the second special game state) occurs, the number of rounds per jackpot is changed by providing a continuous number changing means for changing the number of times the round can be continued (upper limit number). In addition, the number of winnings to the starting winning opening may be changed by changing the period of occurrence of the jackpot. For example, even when the second special game state is generated, the upper limit number that can be continued is set to the second special game state of 5 rounds and the second special game state of 15 rounds. By making them different, even when the second special game state occurs, the number of starting memories can be changed, and variability can be provided depending on the game content.

Further, in this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of start storages during a big hit is set to thirteen.
If the number is increased, such as 30 pieces, the expectation of the continuous big hit after the end of the second special game state can be further improved. Further, in this embodiment, the upper limit of the number of stored starts is increased only during the big hit, but may be set to a relatively large upper limit (13) always (even in the normal state) regardless of the occurrence of the big hit. . Further, the upper limit of the number of stored start-ups may be increased only when a special jackpot (second special game state) occurs.

Further, the present invention is not limited to the pachinko gaming machines of the above embodiments, but can be applied to other gaming machines such as other pachinko gaming machines, arrangement ball gaming machines, and sparrow ball gaming machines. is there. Furthermore, the embodiments disclosed this time are to be considered in all respects as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

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According to the gaming machine of the first aspect of the present invention, the special game occurrence control means has different execution modes such that the number of start memories stored in the start storage means during the special game state changes. Because special game state can be generated,
After giving a certain degree of satisfaction to the player, it is possible to generate various special game states that make the player's expectation different, etc. Can be improved.

According to the gaming machine of the second aspect of the present invention, the special game occurrence control means changes the special game having different execution modes so that the winning rate of the game ball to the starting winning opening changes during the special game state. Since the state can be generated, the start storage number when the special game state occurs can be more reliably changed.

According to the gaming machine of the third aspect of the present invention, the first variable prize winning device is set to the first winning prize port with respect to the first winning prize port.
While the game ball is placed at a position where the game ball can be converted to a state in which the game ball does not win or is difficult to win due to the conversion to the state, the second variable winning device is placed in the first position with respect to the start winning hole.
The special game occurrence control means is executed by converting the first variable winning device to the first state by arranging the first variable winning device to the first state in such a manner that it does not affect the winning state of the game ball to the starting winning opening even if converted to the state. Since the first special game state to be performed and the second special game state executed by converting the second variable winning device to the first state can be generated, each of the variable winning device and the starting winning opening can be generated. By utilizing the positional relationship and the operation of converting the variable winning device to the first state, the winning rate to the starting winning opening can be physically changed, so that the starting storage number during the special gaming state can be easily and reliably determined. Can be different. In addition, since the variable winning device that is different between the first special game state and the second special game state is converted to the first state, it is possible to clearly notify the type of the special game state.

According to the gaming machine of the fourth aspect of the present invention, the first variable winning device has a large winning opening in which a gaming ball can be opened by opening the front side of the gaming machine and a flat plate member. The flat ball member stands up and closes the special winning opening, and the game ball that flows down from above by rotating forward around a support shaft provided at the lower side of the special winning opening wins the special winning. The first variable winning device can be converted into an open state that can be introduced into the mouth, the horizontal dimension of the flat member of the first variable winning device is set to be longer than the width of the starting winning opening, and the first variable winning device is started. By arranging directly above the mouth, the flat ball member is converted into the open state so that the game ball does not win or hardly wins the starting winning opening, while the second variable winning device is located below the starting winning opening. , The second variable winning device converts to the first state. The reason that in order not to affect winning state of the game balls to start winning opening, it is possible to vary the number of start memory during special game state easily and reliably even.

According to the gaming machine of the fifth aspect of the present invention, the start storage means sets the maximum number of start memories that can be stored in the special game state to be larger than that in the normal game state. It is possible to increase the number of start memories in the case where the special game state occurs, and it is possible to further improve the sense of expectation that the special game state continuously occurs when the second special game state occurs. At the same time, the number of start memories can be made different between the first special game state and the second special game state, and the game content can be more varied and highly interesting.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing a gaming board of a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as a gaming machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of a game control device and first and second variable display devices.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart relating to control relating to a jackpot determination.

FIG. 4 is a first image diagram of one display pattern in the variable display device.

FIG. 5 is a second image diagram thereof.

FIG. 6 is a third image diagram.

FIG. 7 is a fourth image diagram.

FIG. 8 is a first view of another display pattern in the variable display device.
FIG.

FIG. 9 is a second image diagram.

FIG. 10 is a schematic front view showing another example of the variable winning device and the starting winning opening.

FIG. 11 is a schematic perspective view showing still another example of the variable winning device.

[Explanation of symbols]

 4a Variable display device 5 First variable winning device 5a First flat member 5b First large winning opening 6 Second variable winning device 6a Second flat member 6b Second large winning opening 9 Starting winning opening 20 Game control device (special) Game occurrence control means) 21b RAM (start storage means) 40 Display control device (display control means)

Claims (5)

[Claims] 1. A variable display device whose display state can be changed, a start winning port in which a game ball can be won, and a variable display game played in the variable display device based on a winning of a game ball in the start port. The special winning generation control means for performing a control for generating a special gaming state advantageous to the player in relation to the result of the special winning mode being determined in advance, And a start storage means capable of storing a winning of a game ball as a start storage for starting a variable display game, and the special game occurrence control means is stored in the start storage means during the special game state. A special game state having a different execution mode such that the number of start storages changes. 2. The special game occurrence control means is capable of generating a special game state having a different execution mode so that a winning rate of a game ball to the starting winning opening changes during the special game state. The gaming machine according to claim 1. 3. A first variable prize device, comprising: a first variable prize device and a second variable prize device that can be converted into a first state advantageous to the player and a second state unfavorable to the player. For the starting winning opening,
While the game ball is arranged at the position where the game ball can be converted to a state in which the game ball does not win or is hard to win by the conversion to the first state, the second variable winning device is arranged with respect to the start winning hole. The special game occurrence control means is arranged at a position which does not affect the winning state of the game ball to the starting winning opening even when converted to the first state. A first special game state executed by conversion to the first state and a second special game state executed by conversion of the second variable winning device to the first state can be generated. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein: 4. The first variable prize winning device has a large winning opening which is opened in front of the gaming machine and in which a game ball can be awarded, and a flat plate member, and the flat member stands up. A closed state in which the special winning opening is closed, and an opening in which a game ball flowing down from above by rotating forward around a spindle provided on the lower side of the special winning opening can be introduced into the special winning opening. The first variable winning device is configured so that the horizontal dimension of the flat member is longer than the horizontal width of the starting winning opening, and
By placing the variable winning device directly above the starting winning opening, the flat ball member is converted into an open state so that the game ball does not win or hardly wins in the starting winning opening, while the second By arranging the variable winning prize device below the starting winning prize port, the second variable prize winning device is arranged in the first winning prize opening.
4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the conversion to the state does not affect the winning state of the game ball to the starting winning opening. 5. The apparatus according to claim 1, wherein said start storage means sets the upper limit number of start memories that can be stored in a special game state to be larger than in a normal game state. Gaming machine.