JP2003117155A - Game machine and control method thereof - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine that can make a player concentrate on a game and thereby can add something interesting to the game itself. SOLUTION: When a first specific combination for moving to a big win mode materializes, the opening of an electric tulip is repeated more than one times until the arrival of the count value C of launched balls at the permissible number of the balls NA. On condition that one game ball enters the electric tulip during that time, a shift to a big win mode is determined.

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of promoting a player's motivation for technical research, and a control method thereof.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art Generally, a pachinko gaming machine can be cited as a typical example of a gaming machine that can be exchanged for cash and / or prizes.

In such a pachinko gaming machine, in recent years, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the normal mode is shifted to a jackpot mode in which a large number of prize balls can be obtained in a short time, and an advantageous gaming state having a more impact on a player is created. The models that have been made possible are the mainstream.

Here, the predetermined condition for shifting to the big hit mode is displayed on the display unit when the game ball launched from the launch unit onto the game board enters the starting opening. When the three-digit numbers or patterns that are the plurality of identification information images are changed / stopped, respectively, and the combination of the numbers or patterns when stopped is a predetermined specific combination (for example, “7” “7” “ 7) etc., when it is stopped at the so-called "doublet". In the jackpot mode, the special winning opening is set to be repeatedly opened a plurality of times.

[0005]

However, the following problems have been pointed out in the pachinko gaming machine having the jackpot mode.

That is, the confirmation of the shift to the big hit mode is automatically decided when a predetermined condition for shifting to the big hit mode is satisfied. Therefore, the player feels a kind of relief when the above-mentioned predetermined condition is satisfied, and the player's concentration on the player may be temporarily reduced. As a result, it is the situation that the player is likely to fall into a monotonous game state.

Therefore, the inventor of the present application, when a predetermined condition for shifting to the jackpot mode is satisfied, sets a predetermined norma (specifically, an electric tulip of an electric tulip with a predetermined opening time until the number of launch balls reaches a predetermined number). It is necessary to repeat the opening several times, and one game ball must be thrown into the electric tulip in the meantime.), And the transition to the jackpot mode is confirmed, provided that this quota is cleared. I thought that I could deal with the above situation by doing so.

The present invention has been made based on the above idea, and provides a gaming machine which allows a player to concentrate on the game, thereby making the game itself more interesting, and a control method thereof. To aim.

[0009]

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the game machine according to the present invention has a display unit triggered by a game ball launched from a launching unit onto a game board into a starting opening. When the plurality of identification information images displayed on the screen fluctuate / stop, respectively, and the combination of the identification information images at the time of the stop becomes the first specific combination determined in advance, the normal mode is switched to the jackpot mode. However, it is set to repeatedly open the special winning opening a plurality of times, and the counting means for counting the number of game balls shot from the launching section, and the opening and closing at a proper position on the front surface of the game board. When the electric tulip provided and the respective identification information images displayed on the display section are stopped in a first specific combination state that establishes the transition to the jackpot mode, the counting means is provided. The electric tulip is repeatedly opened a plurality of times with a predetermined opening time T until it is activated and the count value C reaches a predetermined allowable number of shot balls NA, and one game ball enters the electric tulip during that time. On the condition that it is, the control means for confirming the shift to the jackpot mode is included.

In the above structure, when the respective identification information images displayed on the display unit are stopped in the first specific combination state for establishing the transition to the big hit mode, the control means actuates the counting means to count the total. The electric tulip is repeatedly opened a plurality of times with the opening time T until the numerical value C reaches the allowable number NA of firing balls. When one game ball enters the electric tulip in the meantime, the control means determines the shift to the big hit mode. That is, when the requirement for shifting to the jackpot mode is satisfied (each identification information image is stopped at the first specific combination), a predetermined norma (specifically, the count value C of the launch ball is the allowable launch). It is necessary to repeat the opening of the electric tulip a plurality of times with the opening time T until reaching the count NA, and to have one game ball enter the electric tulip during that time.), And clear this quota. As a condition, the transition to the jackpot mode is settled. Therefore, even if the player has the right to shift to the jackpot mode, whether or not the shift to the jackpot mode is confirmed is determined by the skill level of each player. As a result, the player can concentrate on the game,
As a result, the game itself becomes interesting.

The control means has a count value C of the counting means.
Is less than the permissible number of fired parts NA and the probability of shifting to the big hit mode is higher than the normal mode. One game before reaching the number of firing balls NTh that is a threshold for shifting to the probability variation mode. When the ball enters the electric tulip, the transition to the jackpot mode is confirmed, and then the game ball launched from the launching unit enters the starting opening, and the display unit displays. If each displayed identification information image fluctuates / stops, the first internal lottery process is performed, and the combination state of the identification information images at the time of the subsequent stop is set to the second specific combination. As a condition, the first probability variation process is performed in a state in which the content of the first internal lottery process is reflected. On the other hand, the control means controls the count value C of the counting means.
Is larger than the threshold number of shot balls NTh, and if one game ball enters the electric tulip before reaching the allowable number of shot balls NA, the transition to the jackpot mode is confirmed, and then In the case where each identification information image displayed on the display unit fluctuates or stops when the game ball emitted from the launching unit enters the starting opening, the second internal lottery process The second probability variation process is performed in a state in which the content of the second internal lottery process is reflected, provided that the combination state of the identification information images at the time of the subsequent stop is the second specific combination. I do. The relationship between the probability P1 of shifting to the jackpot mode in the first probability variation process and the probability P2 of shifting to the jackpot mode in the second probability variation process is set to P1> P2. Has been done.

According to the above configuration, the probability of shifting to the jackpot mode in the probability variation processing is 1 by the time the count value C of the shot balls reaches the threshold number of shot balls NTh (C≤NTh), 1
When the game ball of the departure is high in the case of entering the electric tulip, while the count value C of the launch ball reaches the threshold number of launch balls NTh (NTh <C ≦ NA), one game ball is the electric tulip. It will be lower if you enter. for that reason,
A high technique is required to perform the probability variation process having a high probability of shifting to the jackpot mode, that is, the first probability variation process. In other words, the higher the skill of the player, the higher the probability that the first probability variation process will be performed. As a result, each player tries to study his or her own skill, so that the player can be concentrated on the game, and the game itself is more interesting.

The allowable number of launch balls NA may be constant. In this case, a series of controls for confirming the transition to the big hit mode becomes simple.

The gaming machine further includes a first data table in which a plurality of allowable firing ball numbers different from each other are registered as the allowable firing ball number NA, and the control means includes:
With reference to the first data table, one allowable firing ball number is selected from a plurality of allowable firing ball numbers, and the series of processes is controlled based on the selected allowable firing ball number NAL. The allowable number of shot balls registered in the first data table may be determined to change in a regular relationship or may be determined to change in an irregular relationship.

According to the above configuration, the probability of confirming the shift to the big hit mode at the time when the right to shift to the big hit mode is confirmed is when the number of allowable launch balls having a high difficulty (a large number) is selected by lottery. Is high, and on the other hand, it is low when the number of allowable launch balls with low difficulty (small number) is drawn. Therefore, the player does not have to feel a sense of sense in the game. As a result, the player can be more concentrated in the game, and the game itself becomes more interesting.

The opening time T per opening of the electric tulip may be constant. In this case, a series of controls for confirming the transition to the big hit mode becomes simple.

The gaming machine further includes a second data table in which a plurality of different opening times are registered as the opening time T of the electric tulip, and the control means refers to the second data table. Then, one opening time is selected from the plurality of opening times, and the series of processes is controlled based on the selected opening time TL. The open times registered in the second data table may be determined to change in a regular relationship or may be determined to change in an irregular relationship.

According to the above configuration, the probability of confirming the shift to the big hit mode at the time when the right to shift to the big hit mode is determined is high when the opening time of a high difficulty (short time) is selected. On the other hand, on the other hand, when the open time of low difficulty (short time) is drawn, it becomes low. Therefore, the player does not have to feel a sense of sense in the game. As a result, the player can be more concentrated in the game, and the game itself becomes more interesting.

The gaming machine further includes informing means for informing the allowable number NA of shot balls.

According to the above configuration, when the player has the right to shift to the jackpot mode, the player is allowed to shoot the jackpot mode.
You can know.

The notifying means causes the display unit to display the allowable number of fired balls NA.

According to the above construction, since the player pays the most attention to the display section to see the state of the identification information image during the game, it becomes easier to recognize the allowable number of shot balls NA.

Further, the control method of the gaming machine according to the present invention,
A plurality of identification information images displayed on the display part fluctuates / stops when the game ball launched from the launch part onto the game board enters the starting opening, and the identification information when stopped A method for controlling a gaming machine that is set to open a plurality of special winning openings repeatedly when the combination of images becomes a predetermined first specific combination and shifts from the normal mode to the jackpot mode And, when each identification information image displayed on the display unit is stopped in the first specific combination state that establishes the transition to the jackpot mode, the number of game balls shot from the launch unit is counted. Then, the electric tulip which is openable and closable at a proper position on the front surface of the game board with a predetermined opening time T until the count value C reaches a predetermined allowable number of firing balls NA. Release the repeated multiple times, the condition that one shot of the game ball during which ball entrance to the electric tulip, comprising a control step to determine the transition to the jackpot mode.

According to the above configuration, whether or not the shift to the jackpot mode is confirmed even if the player has the right to shift to the jackpot mode is determined by the skill level of each player. As a result, the player can be concentrated on the game, and the game itself is also interesting.

In the control step, the probability variation mode in which the count value C of the number of fired balls is smaller than the allowable number of fired balls NA and the probability of shifting to the big hit mode is higher than that in the normal mode is shifted. If one game ball enters the electric tulip by the time it reaches the number of firing balls NTh that is the threshold for, the transition to the jackpot mode is confirmed, and then the game ball fired from the launching unit. When each identification information image displayed on the display unit fluctuates or stops when the player enters the starting opening, the first internal lottery process is performed, A step of performing the first probability variation process in a state in which the contents of the first internal lottery process are reflected, provided that the combination state of the identification information images is the second specific combination. Including. On the other hand, the control step is
When the count value C of the shot balls is larger than the threshold number of shot balls NTh and one game ball enters the electric tulip before reaching the allowable number of shot balls NA, go to the big hit mode. In the case where each identification information image displayed on the display unit fluctuates / stops with the game ball launched from the launching unit entering the starting opening as a trigger. Is a state in which the contents of the second internal lottery process are reflected, provided that the second internal lottery process is performed, and the combination state of the identification information images at the time of the subsequent stop is the second specific combination. And the step of performing the second probability variation process. The relationship between the probability P1 of shifting to the jackpot mode in the first probability variation process and the probability P2 of shifting to the jackpot mode in the second probability variation process is set to P1> P2. To do.

According to the above configuration, a high technique is required to perform the probability variation process having a high probability of shifting to the jackpot mode, that is, the first probability variation process. In other words, the higher the skill of the player, the higher the probability that the first probability variation process will be performed. As a result, each player tries to study his or her own skill, so that the player can be concentrated on the game, and the game itself is more interesting.

The allowable number NA of launch balls may be constant. In this case, a series of controls for confirming the transition to the big hit mode becomes simple.

The control method of the gaming machine further includes a first creating step of creating a first data table by registering a plurality of allowable launch ball numbers different from each other as the allowable launch ball number NA. The step refers to the first data table created in the first creating step, and randomly selects one allowable number of fired balls from a plurality of allowable number of fired balls. Controlling the series of processes based on NAL is included. In addition, the first
The allowable number of fired balls registered in the data table may be determined so as to change in a regular relationship or may be determined to change in an irregular relationship.

According to the above structure, the player does not have to feel a sense of patience for the game. As a result, the player can be more concentrated in the game, and the game itself becomes more interesting.

The opening time T per opening of the electric tulip may be constant. In this case, a series of controls for confirming the transition to the big hit mode becomes simple.

The control method of the gaming machine further includes a second creating step of creating a second data table by registering a plurality of different opening times as the opening time T of the electric tulip, and the controlling step. Refers to the second data table created in the second creating step, and randomly selects one opening time from a plurality of opening times, and based on this selected opening time TL, It includes the steps of controlling the process. The open times registered in the second data table may be determined to change in a regular relationship or may be determined to change in an irregular relationship.

According to the above structure, the player does not have to feel a sense of patience for the game. As a result, the player can be more concentrated in the game, and the game itself becomes more interesting.

The control method of the gaming machine further includes a notifying step of notifying the allowable number of fired balls NA.

According to the above configuration, when the player has the right to shift to the jackpot mode, the player allows the number of allowable launch balls NA for confirming the shift to the jackpot mode.
You can know.

The informing step includes a step of displaying the allowable number of fired balls NA on the display unit.

According to the above construction, since the player pays the most attention to the display section to see the state of the identification information image during the game, it becomes easier to recognize the allowable number of shot balls NA.

[0037]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION Embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail below with reference to the accompanying drawings.

<Embodiment 1> Referring to FIG. 1, a pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment 1 has a rectangular frame-shaped main body frame 2 and a rectangular plate-shaped body incorporated in the main body frame 2. Game board 3
It has and.

A window frame 4 integrated with a transparent window covering the front surface of the game board 3 is fitted on the inner edge of the body frame 2, and the lower side of the window frame 4 is located on the front surface of the body frame 2. An upper plate 5 and a lower plate 6 are provided. A firing handle 7 is arranged on the right side of the lower plate 6.

The firing handle 7 is rotatably provided with respect to the main body frame 2, and the player operates the firing handle 7 to shoot a game ball onto the game board 3 to play a pachinko game ( Games). A firing motor 8 is provided on the back side of the firing handle 7, and when the firing handle 7 is rotated clockwise by the player, electric power is supplied to the firing motor 8 to cause the upper plate 5 to move. The stored game balls are sequentially launched to the game board 3. The launched game balls are guided by the guide rails 9 provided on the game board 3 to move to the upper part of the game board 3, and thereafter, a plurality of obstacle nails driven into the front surface of the game board 3 (Fig. Due to a collision with (not shown), the game board 3 is dropped downward while changing its traveling direction. The strength of the launching force of the game ball launched from the launching handle 7 is controlled so as to be determined by the clockwise rotation angle of the launching handle 7.

In FIG. 1, 10 is a speaker, and this speaker 10 emits sound such as sound effect.

By the way, the game board itself is molded from a resin material without the structure in which the above-mentioned obstacle nail is driven into the game board 3,
Also on the pachinko gaming machine with a configuration in which a metal rod-shaped body is projected in the front direction on the resin-made game board,
The present invention can be applied.

Referring to FIG. 2, a large-sized display device 11 is provided at a substantially central portion on the front surface of the game board 3, and a jackpot winning device 12 is provided at a lower portion thereof. In addition, in this large-sized display device 11, a portion for displaying an effect screen described later may be a liquid crystal display or a cathode ray tube. Also,
The large-sized display device 11 does not necessarily have to be provided in the substantially central portion of the front surface of the game board 3, and may be provided at any position of the game board 3 (pachinko gaming machine 1) as long as it can be visually recognized by the player. May be.

Above the large display device 11, a small display device 13 is provided in close proximity. This small display device 1
Reference numeral 3 includes a 7-segment display, and the normal symbol, which is the display information, changes and stops repeatedly. Four holding lamps 14a, 14b, 14c, 14d are provided on the left and right sides of the small display device 13,
A general winning opening 15 is provided on the upper part.

Ball pass detectors 16a and 16b are provided on the left and right sides of the large display device 11. The ball passage detectors 16a and 16b are provided in the detectors 16a and 16b,
Alternatively, when it is detected that the game ball has passed in the vicinity thereof, the fluctuation of the normal symbol displayed on the small display device 13 is started, and after a predetermined time has elapsed, the fluctuation of the normal symbol is stopped. Here, the ordinary pattern is information consisting of numbers and symbols, for example, numbers such as “0” to “9” and symbols such as “☆”.

Large display device 11 and jackpot winning device 12
And the starting opening 17 in the substantially central portion of the game board 3.
Is provided. The starting opening 17 is a sphere detection that triggers a transition to a variable display state of a plurality of (for example, three) identification information images displayed on the large-sized display device 11 when the variable display game described later is started. The sensor 18 is provided, and movable pieces 19a and 19b, which are so-called electric tulips, are provided on both left and right sides of the starting opening 17.

The above-mentioned normal design is a predetermined design (for example,
When "7") is displayed, the movable piece 19 is
An electric current is supplied to a solenoid 20 (see FIG. 4) for driving a and 19b. Then, the movable piece 19a,
19b is driven and the starting opening 17 is opened so that the game ball easily enters the starting opening 17. In this way, after the start port 17 is opened, when the predetermined time has elapsed, the movable pieces 19a and 19b are driven to start the start port 17.
With the closed state, it is difficult for the game ball to enter the starting opening 17.

General prize holes 20a and 20b are provided on the left and right sides of the large-sized display device 11, and general prize holes 20c and 20d are provided on the lower left and right sides. Each of these winning openings 20a to 20d, like the starting opening 17,
The movable pieces 19a and 19b are provided. On the other hand, special winning openings 21a and 21b are provided at the left and right ends of the game board 3, and special winning openings 21c and 21d are provided on both left and right sides of the big winning opening 22 of the jackpot winning device 12. .

As described above, a plurality of types of winning openings are provided on the game board 3, and the starting opening 17 and the general winning openings 2 are provided.
0a to 20d, the special winning openings 21a to 21d, and the special winning opening 22, when the game balls are won, the number of the game balls preset according to the type of the winning opening is the lower plate 6 as the prize balls.
Be paid to.

In FIG. 2, 23a and 23b are rolling guide members for guiding the path of the game ball in a predetermined direction. The rolling guide members 23a and 23b are left and right of the large display device 11. It is rotatably installed on both sides. Further, 24a and 24b are decoration lamps, one decoration lamp 24a is provided on the upper left side outside the game board 3, and the other decoration lamp 24b is provided on the upper right side outside the game board 3. Has been.

With reference to FIG. 3, the jackpot winning device 1 described above
The reference numeral 2 has a front cover 25 and a rear substrate 26, and each member constituting this apparatus is interposed between the front cover 25 and the rear substrate 26.

The big winning opening 22 is formed in the front cover 25, and the shutter 27 is provided in the big winning opening 22.
Are provided so as to be openable in the vertical direction via a shaft 28.

A guide 29 is projectingly provided on the back surface of the shutter 27, and a ball passing hole 30 forming a big hitting area is formed in the back.

The shutter 27 is driven by the solenoid 31 so as to be opened when a big hit state (big hit mode) is caused by the variable display game. When the shutter 27 is opened, the game balls are won in the ball passing hole 30 of the special winning opening 22 for a predetermined time or until the predetermined number of winning balls is reached, a predetermined number of winning balls are released, and then the shutter 27 is closed. .

Referring to FIG. 4, reference numeral 32 is a control circuit that controls the control center, and this control circuit 32 includes a first interface circuit group 33, an input / output bus 34, a central processing unit (hereinafter, referred to as ""CPU") 35, timer 3
5a, first counter 36a, second counter 36
b, the ROM 37, the RAM 38, and the second interface circuit group 39.

In the first interface circuit group 33,
The firing handle 7, the ball passage detectors 16a and 16b, and the ball detection sensor 18 are connected. An angle signal indicating the operation rotation angle of the firing handle 7 is supplied to the interface circuit group 33. The ball passage detectors 16a and 16b are
When it is detected that the game ball has passed through the detectors 16a and 16b or in the vicinity thereof, the detection signal is supplied to the interface circuit group 33. When detecting that the game ball has passed through the starting port, the ball detection sensor 18 supplies the detection signal to the interface circuit group 33.

The first interface circuit group 33 is connected to the second interface circuit group 3 via the input / output bus 34.
9 is connected. This interface circuit group 33
Is an angle signal of the firing handle 7, a ball passage detector 16a,
The detection signal of 16b and the detection signal of the ball detection sensor 18 are each converted into a predetermined signal, and this conversion signal is supplied to the input / output bus 34.

A CPU 35, a timer 35a, a first counter 36a, a second counter 36b, a ROM 37, and a RAM 38 are connected to the input / output bus 34. The input / output bus 34 sends data to the CPU 35. Input and output signals or address signals.

In the second interface circuit group 39,
The firing motor 8, the speaker 10, the large display device 11, the small display device 13, the holding lamps 14a to 14d, the decoration lamps 24a and 24b, and the solenoids 20 and 31 are connected, and the interface circuit group 39 is a CPU.
According to the result of the arithmetic processing in 35, each of the above devices 8,
10, 11, 13, 14a to 14d, 24a, 24b,
In order to control 20, 20 respectively, the nuclear device 8, 1
0, 13, 14a to 14d, 24a, 24b, 20, 3
The drive signal and the drive power are supplied to 1.

The timer 35a measures the cumulative time in which power is supplied to the firing motor 8 of the firing handle 7. First
The counter 36a counts the total number of winning game balls, while the second counter 36b counts the number of game balls fired from the launching unit. The launch section is
The concept includes the firing handle 7, the firing motor 8, and the solenoid 20.

The ROM 37 stores a control program for controlling the flow of the entire game of the pachinko gaming machine 1. In particular, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when the game ball launched from the launching unit onto the game board 3 enters the starting opening 17, the large display device 11 displays the game ball. When a plurality of identification information images that are present fluctuate or stop, and the combination of the identification information images when stopped is the first specific combination that is determined in advance, a large number of prize balls are acquired in a short time from the normal mode. It is set so as to shift to the possible big hit mode and the special winning opening 22 is repeatedly opened a plurality of times. Therefore, the ROM 37 stores a program executed when each identification information image displayed on the large-sized display device 11 is stopped in the first specific combination state that establishes the transition to the big hit mode.

In the execution program, the second counter 36b as the counting means is operated to set the count value C thereof to a predetermined allowable number NA of firing balls (for example, 20).
Opening time (expansion time) T (for example, 1.0 seconds) that is set in advance at regular intervals (for example, 0.1 seconds)
A pair of electric tulips 19a, 19b (for example, movable pieces 19a, 19b provided at the starting port 17
The electric tulip 19a, 19b) will be repeatedly opened a plurality of times, and a control program for deciding the transition to the jackpot mode on condition that one game ball enters the electric tulip 19a, 19b during that time. And a display program for displaying the allowable launch ball number NA on the small display device 13.

The control program will be described in detail. In this program, the count value C of the counter 36b is smaller than the allowable number of firing balls NA, and the number of firing balls NTh serving as a threshold value for shifting to the probability variation mode is set.
If one game ball enters the electric tulip 19a, 19b by the time it reaches (for example, five), the transition to the jackpot mode is confirmed, and then the game ball launched from the launching part is the starting opening. In the case where each identification information image displayed on the large-sized display device 11 fluctuates or stops upon entering the ball 17, the first internal lottery process is performed,
As a result, on condition that the combination of the identification information images becomes the second specific combination, the program for performing the first probability variation process in a state in which the content of the first internal lottery process is reflected, and the counter 36b If the count value C is larger than the threshold number of firing balls NTh and one reaches the allowable number of firing balls, one game ball is an electric tulip 19a, 19b.
If the player enters into, the transition to the jackpot mode is confirmed, and if the identification information images displayed on the large-sized display device 11 subsequently fluctuate or stop, the second internal lottery process is performed. As a result, if the combination of the identification information images becomes the second specific combination, the second
And a program for performing the second probability variation process in a state in which the contents of the internal lottery process are reflected.

Here, the allowable number of firing balls NA, the threshold number of firing balls NTh, and the opening time T are stored in the ROM 37. Also, the above-mentioned allowable number of firing balls NA and threshold number of firing balls N
Th and the opening time T are constant, while the probability P1 of shifting to the jackpot mode in the first probability variation process and the probability P2 of shifting to the jackpot mode in the first probability variation process. The relationship between the two is set to P1> P2.

Further, the ROM 37 is provided in the large display device 11
In the above, in the variable display data, the image data of the pattern which is variably displayed or stopped when the variable display data is executed, the character image data of the character such as a moving object, the background image data which constitutes the background of the large-sized display device 11, and the video image image. Data, sound data used for games, initial data for executing a control program, and decoration lamps 24a, 24b
A program for controlling the blinking operation pattern of is stored.

Here, the symbol image data is used when the symbol is changed or stopped and displayed on the large-sized display device 11, and various display modes, for example, an enlarged image, a reduced image and a deformation are used. It includes image data corresponding to the created image or the like. Character image data above,
The background image data and the moving image video image data are for displaying a moving image, a still image, or a combined image thereof as a screen image on the large-sized display device 11 in order to produce a game. The sound data is for producing a game and for notifying the player of the game state, and is used for producing a sound such as a sound effect from the speaker 10. The character image data includes image data corresponding to each action to display the action of the character.

On the other hand, the RAM 38 stores the values of flags and variables used in the above program. This RAM3
The data stored in 8 include, for example, new input data, cumulative reach data indicating a calculation result by the CPU 35 and a history of games, a cumulative number of fluctuations and a cumulative number of jackpots, and a cumulative number of game balls entered. To be

The CPU 35 executes a calculation process by calling and executing a predetermined program, and based on the calculation result, electronically outputs the character image data, the background image data, the moving image data, the pattern image data, and the sound data. It is transmitted as data and other control is performed. In addition, the CPU 35 reads the image data of the design which is the above-mentioned identification information image, and the large display device 11
In the above, the control is performed so that the symbols are variably displayed, and the mutual combination state of the symbols that are the plurality of identification information images is controlled to be stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing on the large-sized display device 11.

The large-sized display device 11 is composed of a variable symbol display section, an effect screen display section, and a notification screen display section.
By the control of 5, both the screens displayed on the two display portions, the variable symbol display portion and the effect screen display portion, are combined and displayed, and the notification screen display portion includes an image including its own symbol image and characters, etc. Is displayed. In this way, the screens displayed on the plurality of display units are displayed on the large-sized display device 1.
By displaying on 1, the variable scene displayed on one display unit and the effect screen displayed on the effect screen are combined to enable various display modes. The large-sized display device 11 is not limited to the above-described configuration, and has two or less display units,
Alternatively, it may be configured to have four or more display units,
By combining these display units, it is possible to display an image with a more complicated design or an effect image on the large-sized display device 11.

The holding lamps 14a to 14d indicate the number of times the variable display game can be played.
The number of times the game ball is entered is stored in a predetermined number of times (for example, 4
Lights up and down, while the decorative lamp 24a,
The reference numeral 24b is for blinking or illuminating when the game is a big hit or a reach, in order to inform the player to that effect.

Here, the operation related to the basic routine of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described. The basic routine is a concept including a routine for unraveling a game ball, a routine for performing a variable display game process, a routine for performing a jackpot process, and a routine for converting a game mode. In the following description, it is assumed that the pachinko gaming machine 1 is activated, the variables used in the CPU 35 are initialized to predetermined values, and are in steady operation.

With reference to FIG. 5, a routine for detecting a gaming machine executed in the control circuit 32 will be described. It should be noted that this routine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a control program for controlling a pachinko game (game) of the pachinko gaming machine 1 which is executed in advance.

When the game ball detection routine is called, the CPU 35 first determines whether or not a game ball has entered the winning opening (step S11). In the example shown in FIG. 2, the winning openings in this case are the general winning openings 15 and the general winning openings 2.
0a to 20d and special winning openings 21a to 21d.

When it is determined in step S11 that a game ball has entered the winning opening, the CPU 35 executes a process of paying out a predetermined number of game balls according to the type of the winning opening (step S12). On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball has not entered the winning opening, the ball detection sensor 1
Based on the detection output from 8, the CPU 35 determines that the starting port 17
It is determined whether or not a game ball has entered (step S1).
3).

When it is determined in step S13 that the game ball has entered the starting opening 17, the CPU 35 executes the variable display game (step S14). In addition, when the normal symbol displayed in a variable manner becomes a predetermined symbol when stopped, the electric tulips (movable pieces) 19a and 19b provided in the starting port 17 are driven to open the starting port 17 and start. Makes it easy for the game ball to enter the mouth 17. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball has not entered the starting opening 17,
Based on the detection output from the ball passage detectors 16a and 16b,
The CPU 35 determines whether or not the game ball has passed inside the detectors 16a and 16b or in the vicinity thereof (step S15).

In step S15, the sphere passage detector 1
When it is determined that the game ball has passed in or near 6a, 16b, the CPU 35 causes the small display device 13 to operate.
In step S16, the process of displaying the ordinary symbols in a variable manner is executed.

A routine for performing the variable display game process will be described with reference to FIG. When this routine is called, the CPU 35 switches the fixed screen displayed on the large display device 11 to the normal screen and starts the variable display game.

Here, the fixed screen refers to the large display device 11
The variable display game executed in is not executed and the pachinko game (game) is executed in the pachinko gaming machine 1.
A screen displayed on the large-sized display device 11 when only the progress is made. Also, the normal screen means that the variable display game is started on the large display device 11 and the large display device 1
1 is a concept that excludes the reach screen as a notice screen for notifying the jackpot of the game after the variable display of the symbols displayed in 1 and the jackpot effect screen at the time of the jackpot, and the notification screen, and the variable display game is the reach. It is a concept that includes a screen displayed on the large-sized display device 11 until it becomes a big hit or a big hit. further,
The variable display game is a game that imitates a game played in a slot machine, and displays a plurality of symbols, which are images (identification information images) serving as a plurality of identification information, on the large display device 11
, And each of them is displayed to fluctuate, and then these symbols are displayed so as to be stopped sequentially at a predetermined timing, and when the combination of symbols when all the symbols are stopped becomes a predetermined combination , The pachinko gaming machine 1 is put in a state advantageous to the player. For example, the jackpot mode 22 of the jackpot winning device 12 is repeatedly opened a plurality of times to shift to the jackpot mode. In this variable display game, variable display and stop display are executed as one stroke. In the first embodiment, the game serves as an opportunity to convert one of the starting opening 17 and the general winning openings 20a to 20d into a winning opening having a condition superior to the others. The identification information image refers to information that can be visually identified such as characters, symbols, patterns or patterns (designs).

The variable display game will be described in detail. For example, 12 including “1”, “2”, ...
As a set of symbols consisting of individual numbers, these twelve symbols are sequentially displayed, for example, in the large-sized display device 3 in three sets in one row, and the symbols themselves are displayed while being moved. Is displayed so that it changes. In detail, after displaying the symbol “1” of the first group (the left group in the case of a single horizontal row, as will be described later) on the large display device 11 so as to scroll from the top to the bottom of the large display device 11. The symbol "2" of the second group (similar to the middle group) is displayed so as to be scrolled from the top to the bottom, and then the symbol "3" of the third (similarly right group) symbol is also similarly scrolled up. To scroll down from. That is, after displaying the symbols "1" to "12" in the above-described manner, the symbol "1" is again displayed so as to be scrolled, and the same display is repeated sequentially. It should be noted that the manner in which the symbols themselves change while the symbols are displayed to move is not limited to scrolling, and also includes those in which the symbols change in order.

Here, the mode of displaying the symbols so that the symbols themselves are sequentially changed while moving the position of one symbol is called variable display, and the mode of stopping and displaying a certain symbol is called stop display.

When the symbols belonging to one group are displayed on the large-sized display device 11, the symbols to be displayed are not limited to only one symbol belonging to the group, but a plurality of symbols (for example, 2 to 3 pieces). ) May be displayed at the same time. For example, when the symbol "5" is variably displayed on the facial expression device 11, a part or the whole of the symbol "4" is variably displayed below the symbol "5", and the symbol "6" is below the symbol "5". May be variably displayed. The above-mentioned symbol group is a concept corresponding to the symbol group displayed on one reel used in the slot machine.

Furthermore, the variable display game is a large display device 1.
When executed in 1, the symbols belonging to each of the plurality of groups are displayed. For example, when displaying each of the symbols belonging to the three groups in the horizontal direction, 1
The symbols belonging to one set are displayed on the left side of the large display device 11, the symbols belonging to the other set are displayed in the center of the large display device 11, and the symbols belonging to the remaining sets are displayed on the right side of the large display device 11. . In this way, by displaying the design which is the identification information image, a plurality of identification information images are displayed on the large-sized display device 11. For example, when the variable display is performed so that only one of the symbols belonging to one set is always displayed, the large display device 1
Three symbols are displayed on 1, that is, one symbol is displayed on the left side,
One symbol is displayed in the center, and one symbol is displayed on the right side. The number of groups when the variable display game is executed is not limited to three, and symbols belonging to a plurality of groups other than three may be displayed on the large display device 11.

By displaying the symbols in the above-described mode, the plurality of symbols, that is, the plurality of identification information images are displayed on the large-sized display device 11 which is the display unit.

Incidentally, as the symbol display mode, as described above, a plurality of symbols may be displayed for symbols belonging to one group, but for example, two symbols belonging to one group are variably displayed at the same time. In the case where three groups are displayed, a total of six symbols are variably displayed on the large display device 11.

When the symbols belonging to a plurality of groups are variably displayed, and then all the variably displayed symbols are stopped and displayed at a predetermined timing, the combination of these symbols matches the predetermined combination and is stopped and displayed. When it is played, it is determined that the variable display game is a big hit and the pachinko game (game) is in a state of being advantageous to the player. That is, it shifts to the jackpot mode in which the jackpot 22 of the jackpot winning device 12 is repeatedly opened a plurality of times. For example, when the symbols belonging to three groups are displayed on the large-sized display device 11, the symbols belonging to one group are stopped and displayed at "7",
When the symbols belonging to other groups are also stopped and displayed as "7" and the symbols belonging to the remaining groups are also stopped and displayed as "7", it becomes a so-called double pattern, and the combination of the symbols is a predetermined specific combination. There is "7"-"7" in the identification information image
-It matches "7", and it becomes a state in which the pachinko game is advantageous to the player as if the variable display game was won as a jackpot. This state is the first specific combination that makes the transition to the jackpot mode.

Specifically, when shifting to the big hit mode, the CPU 35 supplies a current to the solenoid 31 to open the shutter 27 of the special winning opening 22 provided on the front surface of the game board 3 to play the game ball. To easily enter the special winning opening 22.

Here, as described above, for example, when the symbols belonging to three groups are displayed on the large-sized display device 11, the symbols belonging to one group are stopped and displayed at "7", and the symbols belonging to the other groups are displayed. The symbols to which they belong are also stopped and displayed at "7",
The state of waiting for the stop of the symbols belonging to the remaining groups, that is, the state where there is an opportunity to win the jackpot depending on the stop display of the symbols belonging to the last group is called "reach".

Further, in the first embodiment, even when the identification information image is a specific combination even when the specific game state of the big hit of the above-mentioned double eyes is entered (shifted to the big hit mode), for example, " When the combination of the identification information images of "3", "3" and "3" doublet or "7", "7" and "7" doublet, the specific game state (big hit) again. The probability change mode (probability change state) is set so that the mode is changed with a high probability. The combination of such identification information images is the second combination that establishes the transition to the probability variation mode.

Here, the "probability variation mode" refers to a control state in which the probability of being a big hit (shifting to the big hit mode) is higher than in the normal game state. For example, the variation time from the variable display state to the stop display state of the large-sized display device 11 or the small-sized display device 13 in the upper center of the large-sized display device 11 is shortened, and the time when the starting opening 17 is opened is extended. This refers to a state in which the probability that a plurality of identification information images on the large-sized display device 11 will be doublet is high.

By the way, when the variable display game is being executed, an effect screen such as a background image or a character image is also displayed on the large display device 11.

When the variable display game described above is started, the CPU 35 first executes an internal lottery process by a calculation process (step S21). This internal lottery process is a concept that includes both the first internal lottery process and the second internal lottery process described above. All symbols belonging to a plurality of groups that have been variably displayed are stopped and displayed. The combination of symbols when the displayed symbol is confirmed,
This is a predetermined process. As will be described later, the CPU 35 performs processing relating to variable display and stop display of the symbols so that the symbols are stopped and displayed in the combination of symbols determined by the internal lottery process.

When the internal lottery process is executed, the CPU 3
5 displays the background image on the large display device 11 (step S22). Such a background image may be set as appropriate, but for example, it is preferable to set a certain theme on the pachinko gaming machine 1 and display a background according to the theme as appropriate to increase the enjoyment of the game. .

When the background image display processing is completed, CP
U35 variably displays the symbol which is the identification information image on the large-sized display device 11 (step S23). For example, as shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, three sets are arranged side by side in a row in a block in the upper right position near the center of the screen of the large display device 11, and one of the three sets is displayed. The symbol "1" belonging to the group is displayed on the left side even in the one lump state, the symbol "3" belonging to the other one group is displayed in the center, and the symbol "5" belonging to the remaining one group is initially displayed on the right side. The position is displayed (see FIG. 7A). Then, as shown in FIG. 7B, each symbol is scrolled upward to display a changing state. In the first embodiment, the symbols are scrolled and changed at the same time.
In (b), "2" is seen under "1", "4" is seen under "3", and "6" is seen under "5". In addition,
It is not always necessary for the three images to change simultaneously, and one image may be scrolled one by one. Here, each of the displayed symbols "1", "3", "5", "2",
“4” and “6” are a plurality of identification information images.

When the symbol variation display processing is completed, CP
U35 displays the character image on the large-sized display device 11 (step S24). In the first embodiment, the characters are a mouse and a cat. In FIG. 7A, the character image showing the mouse is located at the upper right so as to be close to the identification information image, and the character image showing the cat is displayed at the lower left. The position is displayed.

The processes of steps S23 and S24 are repeatedly executed until it is determined in step S27, which will be described later, that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed. In this way, by repeatedly executing the processing, it is possible to perform variable processing of the symbols so as to scroll in a predetermined manner, and it is also possible to display the character so as to perform a predetermined action.

When the character image display processing is completed, the CPU 35 determines whether or not it is the timing to stop and display the symbols belonging to one set out of a plurality of sets (for example, three sets) (step S25). )here,
When it is determined that it is time to stop and display the symbol, the CPU 35 causes the symbol displayed on the large-sized display device 11 to be stopped and displayed (step S26).

When it is determined in step S25 that it is not time to stop and display the symbol, or when the process of step S26 is executed, the CPU 35
Determines whether all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed (step S27). Here, when it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of sets are not stopped and displayed, the CPU 35 returns the process to step S23.
On the other hand, when it is determined that all the symbols belonging to the plurality of groups have been stopped and displayed, the CPU 35 ends the present routine.

When the variable display game processing routine is finished, the CPU 35 executes the jackpot processing routine shown in FIG. Note that FIG. 9 shows step S2 in FIG.
It is related to the routine after the symbol stops in 7 and becomes a doublet and shifts to the big hit mode, and is processed in the following order.

Referring to FIG. 9, first, when shifting to the big hit mode, the CPU 35 determines whether or not a predetermined time has passed since the display of the large display device 11 was stopped (step S28-1). At this time, the shutter 27
The number m ′ of winning balls, which indicates the total number of game balls that have entered the special winning opening 22 when the game is opened, is set to “0” which is an initial value.

Next, when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed, the CPU 35 sets the maximum opening number of the special winning opening 22 to n times (for example, 16 times) (step S28).
-2). After that, the CPU 35 opens the special winning opening 22 (step S28-3). Specifically, the shutter 27 of the jackpot winning device 12 is tilted to the front side to open the jackpot 22 and allow a game ball to be won. By the way, since the shutter 27 of the jackpot winning device 12 normally maintains the upright state (the state shown by the solid line in the center of FIG. 3), the game ball enters the jackpot 22. There is no. However, when the shutter 27 falls to the front side (the state shown by the alternate long and short dash line in the lower right part of FIG. 3) and the special winning opening 22 is opened, it is impossible to enter the prize until then. A game ball can enter the mouth 22 for the first time. As described above, when the shutter 27 falls toward the front side, the shutter 27
Although the back surface of the game ball guides the game ball and the game ball easily enters the special winning opening 22, the game ball flowing down the game board 3 is given various changes in its flowing direction by the nails. Not all the game balls shot toward the top of the game enter the special winning opening 22. This point is the same as other winning holes.

Next, the CPU 35 determines whether or not a game ball has entered (winning) the big winning opening 22 (step S2).
8-4). Here, when it is determined that the game ball has entered the special winning opening 22, the CPU 35 releases the shutter 2 once.
When "7" is opened, "1" is added to the winning number m'which indicates the total number of gaming balls that have entered the special winning opening 22 (step S28-5), and the large display device 11 corresponds to the winning number m '. The displayed image is displayed (step S28-6). After that, the CPU 35 performs the process of step S28-7.
When a game ball is won in the special winning opening 22, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the upper plate 5 for each winning. On the other hand, when it is determined that the game ball has not entered the special winning opening 22,
The CPU 35 directly performs the process of step S28-7.

When the process proceeds to step S28-7, the CPU
35 is a predetermined number m of game balls in the special winning opening 22 (for example,
It is determined whether or not more than 10 prizes have been won. Here, when it is determined that the predetermined number m or more has been won in the special winning opening 22, the CPU 35 performs the process of step S28-9.
On the other hand, when it is determined that the predetermined number m or less is won in the special winning opening 22, the CPU 35 determines in step S28.
Perform step -8.

In step S28-8, the CPU 35
It is determined whether or not the opening time of the special winning opening 22 has reached a predetermined time. Here, when it is determined that the opening time has not reached the predetermined time, the CPU 35 executes the process in step S2.
Return to 8-4. On the other hand, when it is determined that the opening time has reached the predetermined time, the CPU 35 performs the process of step S28-9.

That is, when it is determined in step S28-7 that the number of winning game balls has reached the predetermined maximum number, and in step S28-8 that the opening time has reached the predetermined time. When determined, the CPU 35 closes the special winning opening 22 (step S28-9). Specifically, by returning the shutter 27 that has fallen to the front side to the original state, the special winning opening 22 is closed, and the winning of the game ball into the special winning opening 22 is made impossible.

The above series of processing describes the flow of the shutter 27 once opened. Explaining this comprehensively, the opened shutter 27 is closed according to the condition that is reached earlier, of either the condition that the predetermined opening time is reached or the number of winning balls reaches the predetermined number. Therefore, even if a predetermined time has not passed from the opening of the shutter 27, if a predetermined number of game balls are won in the special winning opening 22, the shutter 27 will be closed and the predetermined number of game balls will be won in the special winning opening 22. Even if it has not reached
The shutter 27 is controlled so as to be closed when a predetermined time has passed since the shutter 27 was opened.

Next, the CPU 35 executes the above step S28.
"1 time" is subtracted from the maximum opening number (n times) of the special winning opening 22 set in -2 (step S28-10). That is, this process counts as one opening with a series of operations from "opening the special winning opening 22 to closing the big winning opening 22" described above, and actually counting from the preset maximum number of times that the opening is possible. It means that the number of times of opening is subtracted (n = (n-1)).

Next, during the operation of "opening the special winning opening to closing the special winning opening", the CPU 35 determines which one of the game balls winning the special winning opening 22 has passed through the ball passage hole 30. It is determined whether or not there is (step S28-11). Here, when it is determined that there is a game ball that has passed through the ball passage hole 30, the CPU 35 performs the process of step S28-12. On the other hand, when it is determined that there is no game ball that has passed through the ball passage hole 30, the CPU 35 ends the jackpot mode and returns the game mode to the normal mode.

In step S28-12, it is determined whether or not the calculation result n obtained by subtracting the actual opening number from the maximum opening number performed in step S28-10 is "0". Here, when it is determined that the calculation result n is not "0", the CPU 35 returns the process to step S28-3. On the other hand, when it is determined that the calculation result n is “0”, that is, when the opening number of the shutter 27 reaches the maximum opening number, the CPU 35 ends the jackpot mode and sets the game mode to the normal mode (see FIG. 6). Return to the game ball detection routine shown).

The above series of processing is an explanation of how many shutters 27 are opened at maximum in one big hit.
Explaining this flow exhaustively, it is possible to open the shutter 27 a maximum of n times by one big hit, but in order to open the shutter 27 again after one opening is completed, the shutter 27 must be opened again. Before being blocked, one of the game balls that has entered the special winning opening 22 is the big winning opening 22.
It is necessary to pass through the ball passage hole 30 of Therefore, the maximum opening of the shutter 27 is n per jackpot.
It can be turned, but while the shutter 27 is open,
Unless the game ball passes through the ball passing hole 30 in the special winning opening 22, the shutter 27 will not be opened next time. That is, whether or not the shutter 27 is opened the maximum number of times n depends on whether or not a game ball enters the ball passage hole 30 of the special winning opening 22.

Further, in the first embodiment, in the case where the predetermined combination among the plurality of symbols of the identification information image is further stopped and displayed in conformity with a specific combination, the special winning opening 22 Does not repeatedly open multiple times, but shifts to the special game mode, starting opening 1
7, and any one of the general winning openings 20a to 20d is converted into a winning opening having a more advantageous condition than the other.

With reference to FIG. 10, a routine for converting a game mode executed at the special winning opening 22 will be described. It should be noted that this routine is called and executed at a predetermined timing from a control program that controls the pachinko game of the pachinko gaming machine 1 that has been executed in advance.

When the internal lottery process is performed in step S21 (see FIG. 6), the CPU 35 determines that a combination of a plurality of symbols of the identification information image is a predetermined preset apart from the above-mentioned jackpot of the jackpot. It is determined whether or not it is a combination (step S210). For example, when the winning numbers are serial numbers such as “1”, “2”, and “3”, it is determined whether the combination of the serial numbers is actually selected by internal lottery.

If the winning is determined in step S210, the CPU 35 executes the winning opening condition converting process and the displaying process of the condition winning converted condition in the large display device 11 (steps S211 and S212). ). Specifically, step S211
In, the lottery is performed from the winning openings (starting opening 17 and general winning openings 20a to 20d) provided with the plurality of movable pieces 19a and 19b, and the two winning openings have a more advantageous condition than others. Select and convert to winning holes, step S21
In 2, the display processing of these converted winning openings is performed. Naturally, the number of winning openings to be converted may be one, or may be three or more. For example, as shown in FIG. 11, general winning openings 20b, 20 on the upper right and lower sides of the game board 3
When d is selected, the movable pieces 19a and 19b provided at the general winning openings 20b and 20d are opened for a predetermined time, and the game balls are made easier to win. The predetermined expansion time at this time can be set appropriately. And the large display device 1
In 1, the player is notified by displaying the general winning and winning openings 20b and 20d on the upper right and lower sides which have been converted into winning openings having advantageous conditions as indicated by arrows or the like. Of course, the notification form may be a graphic display such as the arrow, or may be a combination of characters as shown in FIG. Further, the movable pieces 19a and 19b may be lit or blinked to notify, or may be notified by voice, or a combination of these notification modes may be used.

As another form of the winning port having an advantageous condition, for example, the converted number of winning balls of the winning port may be made larger than the number of winning balls of other winning ports. In that case, it is not necessary to provide the movable pieces 19a and 19b except the starting opening 17, and the number of award balls per advantageous winning hole is increased to the number of award balls per other winning opening. You can do it like this. For example, if the number of award balls at the other winning openings is 15, the number is doubled to 30 when converted to an advantageous condition. Of course, the degree of increase in the number of prize balls can be set appropriately.

As an advantageous condition, the above-described configuration may be combined with the movable pieces 19a and 19b being opened for a predetermined time. Alternatively, the movable piece 19
Instead of expanding a and 19b for a predetermined time, the movable piece 19
The a and 19b may be combined with a mode in which the a and 19b are expanded when a prize is won and closed when the next prize is won.

Further, as an advantageous condition, for example, the above-mentioned variable display game is started only when the player normally enters the starting opening 17, but the converted winning opening is used. It is conceivable that the variable display game is set to be played even when the player has entered the ball. That is, this is, so to speak, a state in which the number of starting openings is increased, and the number of times the identification information image fluctuates / stops is easily increased by the increase in the number of starting openings, and the jackpot chance is increased. is there.

As a condition for satisfying the above-mentioned predetermined condition, the time from the start of the game can be used as a parameter. For example, as shown in FIG. 12, the CPU 35 determines whether or not the cumulative energization time to the firing handle 7 has reached n hours based on the timing signal from the timer 35a (step S
410), when the cumulative energization time has reached n hours, as described above, the winning opening condition conversion processing is executed (step S211), and the condition-converted winning opening display processing is executed in the large display device 11. Yes (Step S
212).

Incidentally, the condition for satisfying the above-mentioned predetermined condition having the number of entered game balls or the time as a parameter may be adopted in the game machine for playing the variable display game described above. That is, while the variable display game is played as a variable display game, it is converted into a winning opening having a more advantageous condition than others by using the number of game balls or the time as a parameter, and this is notified in advance. is there.

Next, it is a skeleton of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment. The operation related to the routine for confirming the transition to the jackpot mode will be described. It should be noted that this routine is executed based on the program stored in the ROM 37 in the control circuit 32.

With reference to FIG. 13, in the present routine, first, the game ball launched from the launching unit onto the game board 3 is displayed on the large-sized display device 11 when it enters the starting opening 17. When a plurality of identification information images (symbols) that are present fluctuate / stop, and the combination of the identification information images when stopped is the first specific combination described above,
The CPU 35 operates the counter 36b to count the number of game balls emitted from the emission section, and also has the opening time (expansion time) T at regular time intervals to provide electric tulips 19a and 19b (for example, provided at the starting opening 17) The pair of movable pieces) is repeatedly opened (steps S501 to S504). In parallel with this, the CPU 35 displays the allowable number of fired balls NA on the small display device 13 (step S505).

Thereafter, the CPU 35 makes the counter 36b
It is determined whether or not one game ball has entered the electric tulips 19a, 19b by the time the count value C reaches the threshold number of shot balls NTh (<allowable number of shoot balls NA) (step S506). Here, the count value C is the threshold number of shot balls NT
When it is determined that the game ball has entered the electric tulips 19a and 19b before reaching h (C ≦ NTh),
The CPU 35 determines the shift to the big hit mode (step S507). After that, the CPU 35 causes the game balls shot from the launching part to enter the starting opening 17 and, when the identification information images displayed on the large-sized display device 11 fluctuate or stop, 1 internal lottery process (step S of the variable display game process routine shown in FIG. 6)
21) is performed (step S508 and step S50).
9). After that, the CPU 35 determines whether or not the combination state of the identification information images at the time of stop is the second specific combination (step S510). Here, when it is determined that the combination of the identification information images is the second specific combination, the CPU 35 causes the first
The first probability variation process is performed in a state in which the contents of the internal lottery process of (1) are reflected (step S511), and then this routine ends. The probability P1 of shifting to the jackpot mode in the first probability variation process is set higher than the probability P2 of shifting to the jackpot mode in the second probability variation process described later. On the other hand, when it is determined that the combination of the identification information images is not the second specific combination, the CPU 35 performs the jackpot processing (jackpot processing routine shown in FIG. 9) (step S51).
2) Then, this routine ends.

In step S506, the count value C reaches the threshold number Nh of firing balls (C≤NT
h), when it is determined that the game ball has not entered the electric tulips 19a, 19b, the CPU 35 determines that the count value C of the counter 36b is greater than the threshold number of shot balls NTh and reaches the allowable number of shot balls NA. To (NTh <
C ≦ NA) One game ball is an electric tulip 19a,
It is determined whether or not the player enters the ball 19b (step S51).
3). Here, until the count value C exceeds the threshold number of firing balls NTh and reaches the allowable number of firing balls NA (NTh <C ≦ N
A), when it is determined that the game ball has entered the electric tulips 19a, 19b, the CPU 35 determines the shift to the jackpot mode (step S514). afterwards,
CPU35, the game ball launched from the launching unit 1
In the case where each identification information image displayed on the large-sized display device 11 fluctuates or stops at the time of entering the seventh ball, the second internal lottery process (of the variable display game process routine shown in FIG. 6 is performed. Step S21) is performed (Step S5)
15 and step S516). After that, the CPU 35
It is determined whether or not the combination state of the identification information images at the time of stop is the second specific combination (step S517). Here, when it is determined that the combination of the identification information images is the second specific combination, the CPU 35 performs the second probability variation process in a state in which the second internal lottery process is reflected (step S518). ,
Then, this routine ends. The probability P2 of shifting to the jackpot mode in the second probability variation process is the
Probability P2 of shifting to jackpot mode in probability fluctuation processing
It is set lower than. On the other hand, when it is determined that the identification information images do not form the second specific combination, the CPU 35 performs the jackpot process (step S
519) and thereafter this routine is ended.

In the above step S513, until the count value C reaches the allowable number NA of firing balls (C ≦ NA),
When it is determined that the game ball has not entered the electric tulips 19a and 19b, the CPU 35 performs the normal process without confirming the shift to the big hit mode (step S520), and then ends the present routine.

According to the first embodiment, the following actions / effects are obtained.

(1) When the identification information images displayed on the large-sized display device 11 are stopped in the first specific combination state in which the transition to the jackpot mode is established, the count value C of the shot balls is the allowable number of shot balls. Electric tulips 19a, 19b with open time T at regular time intervals until reaching NA
(For example, a pair of movable pieces provided in the starting port 17) is repeatedly opened. In the meantime, when one game ball enters the electric tulips 19a, 19b, the transition to the jackpot mode is confirmed. That is, when the requirement for shifting to the jackpot mode is satisfied (each identification information image is stopped at the first specific combination), a predetermined norma (specifically, the count value C of the number of shot balls is allowed). Number of shot balls NA
Electric tulip 19 with open time T until reaching
Must repeatedly open a and 19b, and in the meantime, enter one game ball into the electric tulip 19a and 19b. ) Is imposed, and the jackpot mode is settled on the condition that this quota is cleared. Therefore, even if the player has the right to shift to the jackpot mode, whether or not the shift to the jackpot mode is confirmed is determined by the skill level of each player. As a result, the player can be concentrated on the game, and the game itself is also interesting.

(2) If one game ball enters the electric tulips 19a, 19b by the time the count value C of the number of shot balls reaches the threshold number of shot balls NTh (<the number of allowed shot balls NA), After confirming the transition to the jackpot mode, each of the identification information images displayed on the large-sized display device 11 fluctuates / stops when the game ball launched from the launch part enters the starting opening 17. In that case, the first internal lottery process is performed, and the content of the first internal lottery process is reflected on condition that the combination state of the identification information images at the time of the subsequent stop is the second specific combination. The first probability variation process is performed in the open state. On the other hand, the count value C of the number of shot balls is the threshold number of shot balls NT
If one game ball enters the electric tulips 19a, 19b by the time it exceeds h and reaches the allowable number of shot balls NA, the game ball launched from the launch unit is confirmed after the transition to the jackpot mode is confirmed. When each identification information image displayed on the large-sized display device 11 fluctuates / stops when the player enters the starting opening 17, the second internal lottery process is performed, and the second internal lottery process is performed. On the condition that the combination state of the identification information images is the second specific combination, the second probability variation process is performed in a state in which the second internal process is reflected. The relationship between the probability P1 of shifting to the jackpot mode in the first probability variation process and the probability P2 of shifting to the jackpot mode in the second probability variation process is set to P1> P2.
Therefore, the probability of shifting to the jackpot mode in the probability variation process is that one game ball enters the electric tulips 19a and 19b until the count value C of the launch balls reaches the threshold number of launch balls NTh (C ≦ NTh). If you hit the ball
On the other hand, when the count value C of the shot balls reaches the threshold number of shot balls NTh (NTh <C ≦ NA), when one game ball enters the electric tulips 19a, 19b, it becomes low. Therefore, a high technique is required to perform the probability variation process having a high probability of shifting to the jackpot mode, that is, the first probability variation process. In other words, the higher the skill of the player, the higher the probability that the first probability variation process will be performed. As a result, each player tries to study his or her own skill, so that the player can be concentrated on the game, and the game itself is more interesting.

(3) Since the allowable number of fired balls NA is constant, a series of controls for determining the shift to the big hit mode is simple.

(4) The allowable number of fired balls NA is set to the small display device 1
It is supposed to be displayed in 3. Therefore, when the player has the right to shift to the jackpot mode, the player can know the allowable number of shot balls NA to be fixed to confirm the shift to the jackpot mode. In addition, since the player pays the most attention to the display unit including the display device 13 in order to see the state of the identification information image during the game, it becomes easier to recognize the allowable number NA of shot balls.

<Second Embodiment> Referring to FIGS. 14 to 16, the features of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment are as follows.
The allowable number of fired balls NA further includes a data table DT1 in which a plurality of allowable number of fired balls different from each other are registered, and the CPU 35 refers to the data table DT2 to select one of the plurality of allowable number of fired balls. The allowable number of fired balls is selected by lottery, and a series of processes are controlled based on the selected allowable number of fired balls NAL. Other configurations are similar to those of the first embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 14, data table DT1
Are stored in the RAM 38. An example of this stored data table DT1 is shown in FIG. The characteristics of the data table DT1 shown in FIG.
Number of allowable launch balls registered NA1, NA2, NA3
Is determined so as to change (increase) in a regular relationship, while the characteristic of the data table DT1 shown in FIG. 7B is that each registered allowable number of fired balls NA1 is registered. , NA2, NA3 are decided to change (increase) in an irregular relationship. Here, changing with a regular relationship is a change mode in which the size relationship of the allowable number of fired balls can be uniquely expressed by a constant mathematical expression, while changing with an irregular relationship means that the allowable number of fired balls is changed. This is a change mode in which the magnitude relation of is not uniquely expressed by a certain mathematical expression. Note that in the second embodiment, the data table D shown in FIG.
Either of T1 and the data table DT1 shown in FIG. 15B may be used.

Here, the operation related to the routine for confirming the shift to the jackpot mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described.

Referring to FIG. 16, in the present routine, first, the game ball launched from the launch section onto the game board 3 is displayed on the large-sized display device 11 when it enters the starting opening 17. If the plurality of identification information images that are present fluctuate / stop, and the combination of the identification information images when stopped is the first specific combination, the CPU 3
5 is a data table DT stored in the RAM 38
With reference to FIG. 1, one allowable number of fired balls is selected from a plurality of allowable number of fired balls registered in the data table DT1 (steps S601 to S603). In addition, in the following description, the allowable number of fired balls selected by lottery is referred to as “lottery allowable number of fired balls NAL”.

In parallel with the above-mentioned allowable number-of-launches lottery process, C
The PU 35 actuates the counter 36b to count the number of game balls launched from the launch unit, and also has the open time T at regular time intervals and the electric tulips 19a and 19b.
(For example, the pair of movable pieces provided in the starting port 17) is repeatedly opened (steps S604 and S60).
5). In synchronization with this, the CPU 35 displays the lottery allowable launch ball number NAL on the small display device 13 (step S6).
06).

Thereafter, the CPU 35 makes the counter 36b
It is determined whether or not one game ball has entered the electric tulips 19a, 19b by the time the count value C reaches the threshold number of shot balls NTh (<Number of lots allowed to be shot NAL) (step S607). Here, when it is determined that the game ball has entered the electric tulips 19a, 19b by the time the count value C reaches the threshold firing ball number NTh (C ≦ NTh), the CPU 35 determines the shift to the jackpot mode. (Step S608). After that, the CPU 35 causes the game balls shot from the launching part to enter the starting opening 17 and, when the identification information images displayed on the large-sized display device 11 fluctuate or stop, 1 internal lottery processing is performed (steps S609 and S61).
0). After that, the CPU 35 determines whether or not the combination state of the identification information images at the time of stop is the second specific combination (step S611). Here, when it is determined that the combination of the identification information images is the second specific combination, the CPU 35 causes the first
The first probability variation process is performed in a state in which the contents of the internal lottery process of (1) are reflected (step S612), and then this routine is ended. On the other hand, the combination of the identification information images is the second
When it is determined that the specific combination of No. has not been achieved, the CPU 35 performs a big hit process (step S6).
13) Then, this routine ends.

In step S607, the count value C reaches the threshold number of shot balls NTh (C≤NT
h), when it is determined that the game ball has not entered the electric tulips 19a and 19b, the CPU 35 determines that the count value C of the counter 36b is greater than the threshold firing ball number NTh and reaches the lottery allowable firing ball number NAL. By (N
Th <C ≦ NA) One game ball is an electric tulip 1
It is determined whether or not the player has entered 9a and 19b (step S
614). Here, the count value C is the threshold number of shot balls NTh.
By the time the number of launch balls NAL exceeds the limit (NT
h <C ≦ NA), the game ball is an electric tulip 19a, 1
When it is determined that the player has entered 9b, the CPU 35 determines the shift to the big hit mode (step S61).
5). After that, the CPU 35 causes the game balls shot from the launching part to enter the starting opening 17 and, when the identification information images displayed on the large-sized display device 11 fluctuate or stop, The second internal lottery process is performed (steps S616 and S617). Then the CPU
The determination unit 35 determines whether or not the combination state of the identification information images at the time of stop is the second specific combination (step S618). Here, when it is determined that the combination of the identification information images has become the second specific combination, the CPU 35 performs the second probability variation process in a state in which the second internal process is reflected (step S61).
9) Then, this routine ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the identification information images do not form the second specific combination, the CPU 35 performs the jackpot process (step S620) and then ends the present routine.

In step S614, the count value C reaches the lottery allowable number of fired balls NAL (C≤N
A), when it is determined that the game ball has not entered the electric tulips 19a and 19b, the CPU 35 performs the normal process without confirming the transition to the jackpot mode (step S621), and then ends this routine. .

According to the second embodiment, the following actions and effects are obtained in addition to the actions and effects similar to those of the first embodiment.

That is, referring to the data table DT1 in which a plurality of allowable firing balls different from each other are registered as the allowable firing ball number NA, among the plurality of allowable firing balls number registered in the data table DT1. One allowable number of fired balls is drawn from
Based on L, a series of processes relating to the jackpot mode determination are controlled. Therefore, the probability of confirming the transition to the jackpot mode is high when the number of allowable launch balls with a high difficulty level (a large number) is selected, while the probability of the allowable launch ball with a low difficulty level (a small number) is high. It will be lower if the number is drawn. Therefore, the player does not have to feel a sense of sense in the game. As a result, the player can be more concentrated in the game, and the game itself becomes more interesting.

<Third Embodiment> With reference to FIGS. 17 to 19, a feature of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment is that electric tulips 19a and 19b (for example, a pair of tulips provided at the starting opening 17). The open time T of the movable piece further includes a data table DT2 in which a plurality of different open times are registered. The CPU 35 refers to the data table DT2 and selects one open time from the plurality of open times. Is selected, and a series of processes is controlled based on the open time TL thus selected. Other configurations are the same as those in the first embodiment.

Referring to FIG. 17, data table DT2
Are stored in the RAM 38. An example of the stored data table DT2 is shown in FIG. The characteristics of the data table DT2 shown in FIG.
The registered open times T1, T2, T3 are determined so as to change (lengthen) in a regular relationship, while the data table D shown in FIG.
The characteristic of T2 is that each registered opening time T1, T2,
The point is that T3 is determined so as to change (long) in an irregular relationship. Here, changing with a regular relationship is a change mode in which the magnitude relationship of each opening time can be uniquely expressed by a constant mathematical expression, while changing with an irregular relationship means a magnitude relationship of each opening time. This is a variation that cannot be uniquely expressed by a certain mathematical formula. In the third embodiment, either of the data table DT2 shown in FIG. 18A and the data table DT2 shown in FIG. 18B may be used.

Here, the operation related to the routine for confirming the shift to the jackpot mode of the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to the third embodiment will be described.

With reference to FIG. 19, in the present routine, a plurality of game balls displayed on the large-sized display device 11 are triggered by the game balls launched from the launch part onto the game board 3 entering the starting opening. When the identification information images fluctuate / stop, and the combination of the identification information images when stopped is the first specific combination, the CPU 35 causes the RAM
38, referring to the data table DT2 stored in
One open time is selected from the plurality of open times registered in the data table DT2 (step S
701 to step S703). In the following description, the lottery open time is referred to as “lottery open time TL”.

In parallel with the opening time lottery process, the CPU
35, while operating the counter 36b to count the game balls that have been launched from the launch unit, the electric tulips 19a, 19b with a lottery open time TL at regular intervals.
(For example, the pair of movable pieces provided in the starting port 17) is repeatedly opened (steps S703 and S70).
4). In synchronization with this, the CPU 35 causes the allowable number N of launch balls to be N.
A is displayed on the small display device 13 (step S70).
5).

Thereafter, the CPU 35 makes the counter 36b
It is determined whether or not one game ball has entered the electric tulips 19a, 19b by the time the count value C reaches the threshold number of shot balls NTh (<allowable number of shot balls NA) (step S707). Here, the count value C is the threshold number of shot balls NT
When it is determined that the game ball has entered the electric tulips 19a and 19b before reaching h (C ≦ NTh),
The CPU 35 determines the shift to the big hit mode (step S708). After that, the CPU 35 causes the game balls shot from the launching part to enter the starting opening 17 and, when the identification information images displayed on the large-sized display device 11 fluctuate or stop, The internal lottery process 1 is performed (steps S709 and S710). After that, the CPU 35 determines whether or not the combination state of the identification information images at the time of stop is the second specific combination (step S711). Here, when it is determined that the combination of the identification information images is the second specific combination, the CPU 35 performs the first probability variation process in a state in which the content of the first internal lottery process is reflected (step S712) and then this routine ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the combination of the identification information images is not the second specific combination, the CPU
35 performs a big hit process (step S713), and thereafter ends this routine.

In step S707, the count value C reaches the threshold number of shot balls NTh (C≤NT
h), when it is determined that the game ball has not entered the electric tulips 19a, 19b, the CPU 35 determines that the count value C of the counter 36b is greater than the threshold number of shot balls NTh and reaches the allowable number of shot balls NA. To (NTh <
C ≦ NA) One game ball is an electric tulip 19a,
It is determined whether or not the player enters the ball 19b (step S71).
4). Here, until the count value C exceeds the threshold number of firing balls NTh and reaches the allowable number of firing balls NA (NTh <C ≦ N
A), when it is determined that the game ball has entered the electric tulips 19a, 19b, the CPU 35 determines the shift to the jackpot mode (step S715). afterwards,
CPU35, the game ball launched from the launching unit 1
In the case where each identification information image displayed on the large-sized display device 11 fluctuates / stops when the player enters the seventh ball, the second internal lottery process is performed (steps S716 and S717). After that, the CPU 35 determines whether or not the combination state of the identification information images at the time of stop is the second specific combination (step S).
718). Here, the combination of the identification information images is the second
When it is determined that the specific combination of
U35 is the second with the second internal lottery process reflected.
The probability variation process of is performed (step S719), and then this routine ends. On the other hand, when it is determined that the identification information images do not form the second specific combination, C
The PU 35 performs a jackpot process (step S72).
0), and then this routine ends.

In step S714, until the count value C reaches the allowable number NA of firing balls (C ≦ NA),
When it is determined that the game ball has not entered the electric tulips 19a, 19b, the CPU 35 performs the normal process without confirming the transition to the jackpot mode (step S721), and then ends this routine.

According to the third embodiment, in addition to the same actions and effects as those of the first embodiment, the following actions and effects are obtained.

That is, the electric tulips 19a, 19
b (for example, a pair of movable pieces provided in the starting port 17) As the opening time T, reference is made to a data table DT2 in which a plurality of different opening times are registered, and a plurality of data tables DT2 are registered. One open time is selected from the open times, and the selected open time TL
Based on, the series of processes related to the jackpot mode determination is controlled. Therefore, the probability of confirming the transition to the jackpot mode at the time when the right to shift to the jackpot mode is confirmed is high when the open time with a high difficulty level (short time duration) is drawn, while the difficulty level is increased. If the opening time is low (short time), it will be low if the drawing time is drawn. Therefore, the player does not have to feel a sense of sense in the game.
As a result, the player can be more concentrated in the game, and the game itself becomes more interesting.

The present invention is not limited to the above-mentioned first to third embodiments.

For example, in each of the above-mentioned embodiments, the allowable number of shot balls (including the number of lottery shot balls) is displayed on the small display device 13.
Although the example of the display is described above, it may be displayed on the large display device 11 or may be notified by voice through the speaker 10. Further, both the data table DT1 related to the allowable number of fired balls NA and the data table DT2 related to the opening time T are referred to,
From the plurality of allowable firing ball numbers and opening times respectively registered in both of these data tables DT1 and DT2, one allowable firing ball number and opening time is selected by lottery, and the selected allowable firing ball number NAL and opening time are drawn. The object of the present invention can be sufficiently achieved even if a series of processes relating to the determination to the big hit mode transition is controlled based on both TLs.

Of course, various design changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims of the present invention.

[0152]

As is apparent from the above description, according to the present invention, the player can concentrate on the game, and the game itself can be made more interesting.

[Brief description of drawings]

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

[Figure 2] Enlarged front view of the game board of the pachinko machine

FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of a jackpot winning device of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine.

FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a control flow of a game ball detection processing routine.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a control flow of a variable display game processing routine.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a screen image displayed on the display device in the variable display game.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a variable display mode of an identification information image in a variable display game.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a control flow of a jackpot mode processing routine.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a control flow of a game form conversion processing routine.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a state of a game board on which game form conversion processing is performed.

FIG. 12 is a flow showing a control flow of another game form conversion processing routine.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a control flow of a jackpot confirmation processing routine.

FIG. 14 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to Embodiment 2 of the present invention.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing an example of a data table relating to the allowable number of fired balls.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a control flow of a jackpot determination processing routine.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of a pachinko gaming machine according to Embodiment 3 of the present invention.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing an example of a data table related to opening time.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart showing a control flow of a jackpot confirmation processing routine.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pachinko machine 3 game board 7 firing handle 8 firing motor 11 Large display 12 jackpot winning device 13 Small display 17 Starting port 20 solenoid 22 Grand Prize Winners 32 control circuit 35 CPU 36a, 36b counter 37 ROM 38 RAM DT1, DT2 data table

Claims (28)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of identification information images displayed on the display unit fluctuate and stop, respectively, when a game ball launched from a launch unit onto a game board enters the starting opening.
When the combination of the identification information images when stopped is the first specific combination determined in advance, the normal mode is shifted to the jackpot mode, and the special winning opening is set to be repeatedly opened a plurality of times. The counting means for counting the number of game balls shot from the launching unit, the electric tulip that is openably and closably provided at an appropriate position on the front surface of the game board, and each displayed on the display unit. When the identification information image is stopped in the first specific combination state that establishes the transition to the jackpot mode, the counting means is operated to open the preset value until the count value C reaches the preset allowable launch ball number NA. The above-mentioned electric tulip is repeatedly opened a plurality of times at time T, provided that one game ball enters the electric tulip during that time. Gaming machine, characterized in that it comprises a control means for determining a transition to the jackpot mode. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the control means has a count value C of the counting means smaller than the allowable number of fired balls NA and the probability of shifting to the jackpot mode is the normal. If one game ball enters the electric tulip before reaching the number of firing balls NTh, which is the threshold for shifting to the probability variation mode, which is higher than the mode, the transition to the jackpot mode is confirmed. , When the game balls fired from the launcher subsequently enter the starting opening, the identification information images displayed on the display unit fluctuate or stop. When the lottery process is performed and the combination state of the identification information images at the time of subsequent stop is the second specific combination, the first internal lottery process is reflected while the contents are reflected. Gaming machine and performs the probability change process. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the control means has a count value C of the counting means is greater than the threshold number of shot balls NTh and reaches 1 before reaching the allowable number of shot balls NA. When the game ball from the ball enters the electric tulip, confirm the transition to the jackpot mode,
After that, when each of the identification information images displayed on the display unit fluctuates / stops when the game ball launched from the launching unit enters the starting opening, the second
The second internal lottery process is reflected on condition that the combination state of the identification information images at the time of the subsequent stop is the second specific combination. A gaming machine characterized by performing probability fluctuation processing of. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 3, wherein the probability P1 of shifting to the jackpot mode in the first probability variation process and the probability of shifting to the jackpot mode in the second probability variation process. Regarding the relationship between P2 and P2, the game machine is characterized in that P1> P2. 5. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the allowable number of shot balls NA is constant. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a first data table in which a plurality of allowable launch ball numbers different from each other are registered as the allowable launch ball number NA. The control means refers to the first data table to randomly draw one allowable number of fired balls from a plurality of allowable number of fired balls, and performs the series of processes based on the selected allowable number of fired balls NAL. A gaming machine characterized by controlling. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein each allowable number of shot balls registered in the first data table is determined so as to change in a regular relationship. A gaming machine to do. 8. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein each allowable number of fired balls registered in the first data table is determined so as to change in an irregular relationship. A gaming machine to do. 9. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the opening time T per opening of the electric tulip is:
A game machine characterized by being constant. 10. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a second data table in which a plurality of different opening times are registered as the opening time T of the electric tulip, The control means draws one open time from the plurality of open times with reference to the second data table, and controls the series of processes based on the open time TL thus selected. A gaming machine to do. 11. The game machine according to claim 10, wherein each opening time registered in the second data table is determined so as to change in a regular relationship. Machine. 12. The game machine according to claim 10, wherein each opening time registered in the second data table is determined so as to change in an irregular relationship. Machine. 13. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a notifying means for notifying the allowable number of launch balls NA. 14. The gaming machine according to claim 13, wherein the notifying unit causes the display unit to display the allowable firing ball NA. 15. The plurality of identification information images displayed on the display unit fluctuates / stops and stops when a game ball launched from the launch unit onto the game board enters the starting opening. When the combination of the identification information images at that time is the first specific combination determined in advance, the normal mode is shifted to the jackpot mode, and the gaming machine set to repeatedly open the special winning opening is selected. A method for controlling, wherein each of the identification information images displayed on the display unit is launched from the launching unit when stopped in a first specific combination state that establishes a transition to the jackpot mode. The number of game balls is counted, and the count value C is a predetermined allowable number of launch balls N.
The electric tulip, which is openable and closable at a proper position on the front surface of the game board, is repeatedly opened a plurality of times with a predetermined opening time T until reaching A, during which 1
A control method for a gaming machine, comprising: a control step of confirming a transition to the jackpot mode on condition that a game ball of departure enters the electric tulip. 16. The control method for a gaming machine according to claim 15, wherein in the control step, the counted value C of the number of shot balls is smaller than the allowable number of shot balls NA and the jackpot mode is entered. If one game ball enters the electric tulip before reaching the number of firing balls NTh that becomes the threshold value for shifting to the probability variation mode in which the probability becomes higher than the normal mode, to the jackpot mode. In the case where the identification information image displayed on the display unit fluctuates / stops when the game ball launched from the launch unit enters the starting opening after confirming the transition The contents of the first internal lottery process are performed on condition that the first internal lottery process is performed and the combination state of the identification information images at the time of the subsequent stop is the second specific combination. The method of the game machine, characterized in that in a state where the imaged includes performing a first probability change process. 17. The method of controlling a gaming machine according to claim 16, wherein in the control step, the count value C of the launch balls is greater than the threshold number of launch balls NTh and reaches the allowable number of launch balls NA. If one game ball has entered the electric tulip by then, the transition to the jackpot mode is confirmed, and then the game ball launched from the launching section enters the starting opening. In the case where each identification information image displayed on the display unit fluctuates / stops, the second internal lottery process is performed, and the combination state of the identification information images at the time of the subsequent stop is the second identification. A control method for a gaming machine, including the step of performing a second probability variation process in a state in which the contents of the second internal lottery process are reflected on condition that the combination of 18. The gaming machine control method according to claim 17, wherein the probability P1 of shifting to the jackpot mode in the first probability variation processing, and the jackpot mode in the second probability variation processing. Regarding the relationship between the transition probabilities P2, P1> P2 is set. 19. The method for controlling a gaming machine according to claim 15, wherein the allowable number of shot balls NA is constant. 20. The control method for a gaming machine according to claim 15, wherein a plurality of allowable launch ball numbers different from each other are registered as the allowable launch ball number NA to create a first data table. Further comprising a first creating step, wherein the control step refers to the first data table created in the first creating step, and selects one allowable launch ball number from a plurality of allowable launch ball numbers. And a step of controlling the series of processes based on the lottery allowable number of fired balls NAL that is selected by lottery. 21. The game machine control method according to claim 20, wherein each allowable number of fired balls registered in the first data table is determined so as to change in a regular relationship. How to control a gaming machine. 22. The game machine control method according to claim 20, wherein each allowable number of fired balls registered in the first data table is determined so as to change in an irregular relationship. How to control a gaming machine. 23. The control method for a gaming machine according to claim 15, wherein the opening time T per opening of the electric tulip is:
A method for controlling a gaming machine, which is characterized by making it constant. 24. The game machine control method according to claim 15, wherein a plurality of different opening times are registered as the opening time T of the electric tulip to create a second data table. A second creation step is further included, and the control step refers to the second data table created in the second creation step to randomly select one opening time from a plurality of opening times. A method for controlling a gaming machine, comprising the step of controlling the series of processes based on the lottery open time TL. 25. The control method for a gaming machine according to claim 24, wherein each opening time registered in the second data table is determined so as to change in a regular relationship. How to control a gaming machine. 26. A game machine control method according to claim 25, wherein each opening time registered in the second data table is determined so as to change in an irregular relationship. How to control a gaming machine. 27. The method of controlling a gaming machine according to claim 15, further comprising a notifying step of notifying the allowable number of launch balls NA. 28. The method for controlling a gaming machine according to claim 27, wherein the informing step causes the display unit to display the allowable number N of firing balls.
A method of controlling a gaming machine, including the step of displaying A.