JP2003190475A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine with much amusement by which a plurality of special game states being different in gain to be provided to a player are set and the player select the special game state. <P>SOLUTION: The plurality of special game states being different in gain to be provided is set and the player selects the special game state in response to the establishment of a specified hit condition. Then an amusing and varied game with various ideas in the performance of the special game states is provided and also the preferrence of the player is reflected on the game. Thus, amusement is drastically refreshed in the game by stimulating the expectation and sense of tension of the player for a gain to be obtained by the player himself or herself. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine which executes a special game mode in which a predetermined gain is given to a player when a predetermined specific hit condition is satisfied.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art A symbol display device for variably displaying a symbol and a symbol control means for executing a series of symbol generation processes from the start of variation to the symbol determination due to the establishment of a symbol starting condition are provided, depending on the symbol generation process. Due to the fact that the combination of symbols fixedly displayed on the symbol display device becomes a predetermined winning symbol mode, a gaming machine that executes a special game operation that provides a predetermined gain to the player is often used. Are known.
These include a slot machine, or a pachinko gaming machine, a first-class pachinko gaming machine or a third-class pachinko gaming machine.

A special game operation in which a game ball flowing in from a winning opening that opens and closes the winning device passes through a specific area provided in the winning device and continuously opens and closes the winning opening. There is a so-called second-class pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine that executes the above.

[0004] Here, the first-class pachinko gaming machine is a symbol display device for variable display of symbols, a variable winning device having a special winning opening controlled by an opening / closing piece, and a special symbol provided on the game board surface. The display symbol starts fluctuating due to the passage of the game ball to the starting area, and is provided with a symbol control means for stopping and fixing the symbol, and when a predetermined hit symbol mode is definitely displayed on the symbol display device, the variable winning Opening the big prize hole of the device,
Opening and closing rounds that sequentially occur with the passage of a predetermined time limit of the special winning opening or the closing of the special winning opening due to the expiration of a specified number of winnings within the predetermined time limit, in a specific area provided in the special winning opening With the passage of as a continuation condition, a special game operation that is repeated up to a predetermined number of times is executed.

The third type of pachinko gaming machine is a symbol display device for variable display of symbols, a symbol starting area for detecting passage of a ball, and opening / closing control of an opening so that the ball can pass to a special operation area therein. An ordinary electric accessory that converts between a state and an impossible state, and a special winning opening that is controlled to be opened and closed, and an accessory that controls inflow into a specific area that opens the special winning opening as a ball passes. Due to the passage of the game ball to the symbol starting area, the symbols of the symbol display device are changed to be fixedly displayed, and when the decided symbol mode is a predetermined hit symbol mode, the normal electric hand The opening control of the object, the special game operation is executed with the passage of the ball to the special operation area, and in the special game operation, the accessory is driven to allow the ball to pass to the specific area, and the ball With each passage, the big prize opening is opened,
The opening and closing rounds that result in closing and closing are repeated a plurality of times.

In addition, the slot machine, the rotary body in which a plurality of symbols are written on the outer peripheral surface, a symbol display device for displaying the symbol by changing and stopping the rotary body, and a stopping device for stopping the changing rotary body And, with the start of the game medium such as a medal, the rotation of the rotating body fluctuates,
By operating the stop device by the player, when the symbols stopped and displayed in the predetermined effective area of the symbol display device are in a predetermined winning symbol mode, special game operations such as payout of medals are executed. is there.

[0007]

By the way, in the first-class pachinko gaming machine, for example, as a specific hit condition as described above, when a predetermined hit symbol mode is displayed on the symbol display device, the special winning opening is A special game operation for opening and closing is executed. When a game ball flows into the special winning opening by this special game operation, a large amount of prize balls are paid out, so that the player's earned profit is high, which is the situation most desired by the player. Therefore, depending on the winning symbol mode, the opening and closing operation pattern of the special winning opening and the game condition after completion of the opening and closing operation are changed so that there is a difference in the profits obtained by the player, and this winning and special game operation are excited. In many cases However, when the hit condition is satisfied in this way, a special game operation in which the special winning opening is opened and closed is always executed. Therefore, the game caused by the occurrence of the hit is only a game that is basically a game. Absent. Therefore, the occurrence of a hit is only a monotonous one that expects only the amount of prize balls obtained by the inflow of game balls into the winning opening, even though it is the player's most desired game situation, and the expectation that the player has There was a limit to raising the price.

Further, in the first-class pachinko gaming machine, the occurrence of a hit, which is the operating condition of the special game operation, is determined by a simple random number lottery performed due to the passage of the game ball into the symbol starting area. Therefore, it has nothing to do with the game situation during the game. Therefore, depending on the game situation,
Occasionally, a hit that is not desired by the player may occur. For example, in the above-mentioned first-class pachinko gaming machine, there is a well-known configuration in which, after the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening, there is a case in which a probability variation gaming state in which the probability of winning is improved. In this probability variation gaming state, if a normal hit occurs that returns to the normal gaming state in which the probability of winning after the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening is not improved, the probability variation gaming state ends.
Of course, even with this normal hit, a prize ball can be obtained, but since it takes a lot of time and a game ball to obtain the next hit, the prize ball thus obtained is also consumed before the next hit occurs. It could have happened. Therefore, the player strongly desires that the probability variation hits continuously occur in order to obtain more prize balls. Therefore, when the normal variation hit occurs in the probability variation gaming state, the player wants to cancel this hit. It can cause as much discouragement as you wish. In this way, when a hit occurs in the conventional pachinko gaming machine, the special game operation of opening and closing the special winning opening is forcibly executed regardless of the game situation, so there is room for the player's emotions to be involved in the progress of the game. Does not exist. Therefore, even if the player hits the game as much as he / she desires, the interest in the game may be diminished.

An object of the present invention is to solve such a problem and to provide a gaming machine having an excellent interest.

[0010]

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention provides a game machine for executing a special game mode in which a predetermined gain is provided to a player when a predetermined specific hit condition is satisfied. A plurality of special game forms with different grant gains are set in advance, and a player is provided with selection means that allows the player to arbitrarily select the special game form, and a plurality of selectable game forms can be selected according to the game situation. The game machine (claim 1) is provided with game control means for executing the special game mode selected by the player from the special game mode. Here, the plurality of special game modes with different payout gains include those in which the gain type and the amount of gain are different from each other, those in which the type of gain is the same and different in the amount of gain, and those in which the amount of gain is the same and the types of gain are different. .

In such a structure, a special game form is set by setting a plurality of types of game forms having different grant gains in the special game form executed by the establishment of a specific hit condition (so-called hit occurrence). Since the game has various tastes and can provide a variety of interesting games, it is possible to further elevate the emotion that the player expects from the hit occurrence. Further, by giving the player the right to select the special game mode, that is, the gain that he can acquire, the player can directly determine the profit that he can acquire by his own judgment. . Then, by selecting this gain, the player also selects the direction of the subsequent game, so that the emotion of the player is strongly reflected in the game, and the player's consciousness of participation in the game is increased. Along with the improvement, the preference for being able to play games strategically is also improved. As a result, the player is further stimulated with the expectation and the sense of tension about the profits he / she obtains, and the interest in the game is significantly improved.

Here, the special game form that can be selected by the player is selected from a plurality of preset special game forms according to the game situation and can be selected by the player. In the plurality of special game modes thus extracted, the player arbitrarily selects, and therefore, it is preferable that the player has equal value to the player. Thereby, the soundness of the game can be properly maintained. As such a selectable special game form, for example, by extracting a special game form that has a large risk but a large amount of profit that can be acquired and a special game form that has a small risk but a small amount of profit to acquire , It is possible to select from special game modes having the same value for the player. In addition, since the special game form selectable by the player is extracted according to the game situation in progress, it is possible to present options according to the emotions of the player during the game. The player's sense of tension and expectation are further stimulated, so that the player can enjoy the entertaining game.

Here, the selection means for selecting the special game form is to enable the player to select the special game form, and therefore at least informs the player of the special game forms that can be selected. , Which requires selective operation by the notification. To inform this,
For example, a display device provided in a place visible to the player, a voice device that allows the player to recognize by voice, or the like can be installed. Also, as the selection operation, for example,
An operation switch, a device for listening to a voice uttered by a player, and the like can be installed. By properly providing the selection means in this way, the player can easily select the special game mode.

As a game machine provided with such a game control means, a symbol display device for displaying the symbols in a variable manner, and a symbol for executing a series of symbol generation processes from the start of variation to the symbol determination due to the establishment of the symbol start condition. Control means is provided, and as a specific hit condition, the combination of the symbols fixedly displayed on the symbol display device by the symbol generation process becomes a predetermined hit symbol mode, so that a predetermined gain is provided to the player. A configuration (claim 2) is proposed in which the special game mode that is different is executed. A gaming machine such as a so-called slot machine, a first-class pachinko gaming machine, a third-class pachinko gaming machine, etc. is provided with a game control means selected by the player from a plurality of special game modes set as described above. Thereby, in the special game mode, it is possible to preset the game mode relating to the symbol generation process for expressing the hit or the loss.
As a result, the variety of the special game form is further expanded, so that it is possible to provide a game in which the taste of the special game form is further improved.

Here, a configuration is proposed in which the selection means allows the player to arbitrarily select from a plurality of special game modes listed in parallel (claim 3). This is a list of a plurality of special game modes that can be selected by the player in parallel so that the player can arbitrarily select from them, and the element that the special game mode is selected by the player is emphasized. To be done. As a result, it is possible to provide the player with the fun of selecting which of the plurality of special game modes that branch off in front of him in order to gain more profit, which further enhances the interest of the game. It will be. In addition, each special game form listed in parallel induces a mixed feeling of expectation for the profits that can be earned and anxiety about whether or not one's own choice is really good. Further improve.

A configuration is also proposed in which a plurality of preset special game modes are composed of special game operations for supplying a game medium and advantageous game conditions for facilitating the establishment of a hit condition (claim 4). . Here, the game medium quantitatively expresses the profit provided to the player due to the occurrence of a hit, and for example, a game ball (prize ball), a medal, a coin or the like can be preferably used. In such a configuration, in addition to the special game operation of providing a game medium that has been conventionally used as a special game form, a new providing gain form called an advantageous game condition that facilitates the establishment of a hit condition This is a special game mode executed by establishment. In this way, by setting the advantageous game condition in the special game mode, it is possible to provide the player with a new gain providing mode that is not in the conventional game, so that the range of games in the special game mode is expanded, It has the great advantage that it can significantly increase the taste.

A structure is also proposed in which the special game operation for providing such a game medium is a game operation in which the opening and closing rounds for opening and closing the special winning opening are repeated a plurality of times (claim 5). It This is a special game operation in which the game medium is supplied by the game medium flowing into the special winning opening while the special winning opening is open. Therefore, the player obtains the gain obtained by himself from the game medium. It can be known clearly and quantitatively by the amount acquired. Then, in the special game operation related to the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening, by setting various numbers of rounds and transition conditions, for example, high risk high return or low risk low return can be set. It is possible to provide a highly stimulating game that further enhances the expectation and anxiety about the operation of the special game. As a specific example, up to 16 rounds are executed, but the transition condition to the next in each opening / closing round is set, and if this transition condition is not satisfied, a special game operation that ends this opening / closing round, and surely It is possible to give the player an interest in selection by allowing the player to select the special game form to be executed from the two parties of the special game operation executed for eight rounds.

Further, a structure is proposed in which the advantageous game condition for facilitating the establishment of the hit condition is to set the probability variation game state in which the probability of being hit is improved (claim 6). This is a new profit provision form in which a special game form executed by the occurrence of a hit is provided with a profit in the form of providing a probability game state in which the probability of winning is improved. As a result, the variety of special game modes is greatly expanded, and there is an excellent advantage that the fun of the game can be significantly increased. In addition, since the probability variation game state is a game operation in which the probability of winning is higher than that in the normal game state, there is a high possibility that the player will continuously win and there are many profits that the player can obtain. Therefore, in the probability variation gaming state, when a hit occurs, the special variation operation that the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening is executed, and the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening is not performed, and the probability variation gaming state is continuously executed. The advantageous game condition may be selectable by the player. This is to provide a game that can appropriately satisfy the player's desire to select a prize ball that can be surely won or to expect next occurrence of a probability change hit. In addition, by providing a special game form in which the probability of winning and the operating time of the probability variation game state are variously set, each special game form can be set to high risk high return, low risk low return, etc. It is possible to provide a highly exciting game that raises anxiety.

Further, a structure is proposed in which the advantageous game condition for facilitating the establishment of the hit condition is a time saving game state for shortening the variation time required for the symbol generation process (claim 7). This shows a new profit-providing mode in which profit is provided in the form of providing a game state in which the symbol variation time is shortened, like the above probability variation game state. As a result, the variety of special game modes is greatly expanded, and there is an excellent advantage that the fun of the game can be significantly increased. Further, by providing a special game mode in which the shortened time and the operating time of the short game state are variously set, it is possible to make a difference in the gain effect caused by the variable operation of the symbols and provide the player with an enjoyment of choice. .

It is also possible to preset a special game mode which is a combination of the special game operation for opening and closing the special winning opening, the advantageous game condition for the probability variation game state, and the advantageous game condition for the time saving game state. it can. As a result, the options for the special game form become more diverse, so that the player can enjoy a variety of interesting and exciting games. Also, depending on the special game mode selected by the player,
Since it may have a great influence on the game after that, the player can enjoy the game in consideration of individual positions, such as schedule and condition.

On the other hand, a configuration is also proposed in which the game control means gives a player the right to select a special game mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied (claim 8). As a result, when a hit occurs, there are a case where the special game form that is normally set is executed and a case where the special game form can be selected and executed. Diversity is created, and the taste of games is further improved. Here, as a predetermined condition for granting the special game form selection right, when a normal hit occurs, in a specific game situation, when it is executed in connection with another game operation, it is randomly selected It can be set in various ways.

[0022]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION An embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a so-called type 1 pachinko gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine 1, which includes a front frame 3 and a gaming board 4,
Further, an upper tray 41 and a lower tray 42 arranged on the front panel are vertically provided in the lower portion, and a rotary firing handle 40 is provided in the lower right portion. Further, on the protruding front surface of the upper tray 41, a selection switch 43 for selecting a special game mode and a decision switch 44 are provided. The selection switch 43 and the decision switch 44 relate to the main part of the present invention, and will be described in detail later.

At the center of the board surface of the game board 4, a center case 7 fixed to the front of a mounting case (not shown) is provided, and a liquid crystal display, a CRT display, a dot matrix are provided in the center case 7. Alternatively, a symbol display device 6 including a 7-segment indicator or the like is provided. FIG. 2 is an enlarged surface view of the center case 7, and this symbol display device 6
In the symbol display area F, three special symbol strings A, B and C are displayed. In this special symbol sequence A, B, C, "0" ~
It is composed of 10 numbers of "9". Furthermore, in this symbol display area F, game selection areas f1 and f2 are provided. The game selection areas f1 and f2 are related to the main part of the present invention, and will be described in detail later.

At the bottom of the center case 7, a special symbol starting memory number display device 8 consisting of four pilot lamps is provided. This special symbol starting memory number display device 8 displays the starting memory number stored in a partial area of the memory RAM of the main control board 60 (see FIG. 3) described later.

Further, on the upper part of the center case 7, a normal symbol display device 10 having three LEDs inside is arranged. The three light emitting diodes LED sequentially flash to display various combinations of lighting modes. When the lighting mode is a predetermined hit mode, the normal electric accessory 1
Open 5. The ordinary symbol display device 10 may be constituted by a liquid crystal display, one or a plurality of 7-segment indicators, and the like, and determine the hit or loss depending on the display content. Further, directly above the normal symbol display device 10, a normal symbol starting memory number display device 12 consisting of four pilot lamps is provided, and a game ball detection from a normal symbol starting switch S2 (see FIG. 3) described later. When a signal is stored in a partial area of the storage device RAM of the main control board 60 (see FIG. 3) with a predetermined number as an upper limit,
The number of memories is displayed.

On the other hand, on both sides of the lower part of the center case 7,
Ordinary symbol actuation gate (ordinary symbol starting area) 13, 13 is provided, the ordinary symbol actuation gate 1 by the passage of the game ball
When a game ball detection signal is generated from the normal start switch S2 built in 3, 13, the normal symbol display device 10 changes in the symbol.

Further, at a position directly below the symbol display device 6, there is an ordinary electric accessory 15 in which the inside is a special symbol starting region 14 and the opening degree of the starting region (also serving as a winning opening) is changed by the opening and closing wing pieces. It is arranged. And, when the display result of the normal symbol display device 10 is in the predetermined hit state as described above, the opening / closing wing piece is expanded for about 0.2 seconds, and the opening degree of the special symbol starting area 14 is expanded. , It becomes easy to enter the game ball. In the normal electric accessory 15, a special symbol starting switch S1 (see FIG. 3) such as a photoelectric switch and a limit switch is provided. With the game ball passing detection by the special symbol starting switch S1, the symbol display device 6 is displayed. Special symbol A,
B and C start to change.

Below the normal electric accessory 15, a special winning opening 23 having a specific area and a normal area is disposed inside, and an opening / closing piece 24 is provided with a special winning opening solenoid (see FIG. 3).
A variable winning a prize device 22 for converting the big winning opening 23 into either an open state or a closed state by opening and closing is provided. When the special symbols A, B, C displayed on the symbol display device 6 are in a predetermined hitting pattern mode, the opening / closing piece 24 is opened, and the upper surface of the opening / closing piece 24 produces a guiding action in the open state, When the game ball is guided to the special winning opening 23, and when the game ball enters a specific area, it becomes possible to shift to the next opening / closing round, a continuous opening operation occurs, and a predetermined gain is provided to the player. This variable winning device 22 executes a special game operation described later, and inside thereof, as shown in FIG. 3, a specific area switch S3 for detecting a game ball that has entered a specific area, and a hit And a count switch S4 for counting the number of winning prizes. Here, the specific area switch S3 also has a function as a count switch for counting the game balls that have entered the specific area.
In the present invention, the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 23 and the shift to the opening / closing round may not be executed depending on the special game mode selected by the player, and will be described later in detail.

FIG. 3 shows a control circuit for controlling the game operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to this embodiment. The main control board 60 is provided with a board circuit for controlling game operations of the pachinko gaming machine, and a main control central control unit CPU is arranged on the board circuit. The main control central control device CPU executes and executes a general control regarding a game, and the main control central control device CPU has a storage device ROM for storing an operation program used for arithmetic processing, A storage device RAM capable of reading and writing necessary data at any time includes an address bus (not shown) for unilaterally transmitting information designating an address for reading and writing data and a data bus (not shown) for exchanging data. And is connected via a substrate, and constitutes a substrate circuit of the main control substrate 60. This storage device ROM stores fixed data such as a control program and a random number table. In the random number table, the hit special random number K, the hit symbol random number L, the lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc, the reach random number N,
The reach symbol random number P, the reach mode random number Q, the ordinary hit random number U, the hit ordinary symbol random number V, etc. are stored, and when the predetermined requirements are satisfied, the main control central control unit CPU performs a lottery for each random number. Further, in the present embodiment, a special control program for executing a plurality of special game modes having different grant gains is also stored, and the selection symbol random number W is also stored in the random number table, which will be described in detail later. . Further, the storage device RAM is provided with a special symbol starting switch S1, a storage area for temporarily storing the number of memories etc. by the ON operation of the normal symbol starting switch S2, a register area constituting a soft timer, a work area and the like. ing.

A clock device (not shown) for outputting a predetermined clock pulse to the substrate circuit of the main control substrate 60.
Is provided and is connected to the main control central control unit CPU. Then, the central control unit CPU for main control performs arithmetic processing in time series with clock pulses at regular intervals,
A series of processing operations are sequentially executed.

Further, the board circuit of the main control board 60 is provided with an input port (not shown) and an output port (not shown) for the main control central control unit CPU to perform data communication with peripheral devices. The control command from the main control board 60 via the output port is transmitted in one direction to each input port of the symbol display control board 62, the sound source control board 63, the light source control board 64, and the payout control board 65. Are connected as they are. Further, the special symbol start switch S1, the normal symbol start switch S2, the specific area switch S3, the count switch S4 are connected to the input port of the main control board 60 via the board relay board 61, and the main control board 6 is connected.
0 checks the game ball detection state of each switch S1 to 4 every 2 ms, and if there is a game ball detected, its signal is waveform shaped by the waveform shaping circuit and input to the main control central control unit CPU, and the information is stored. Stored in device RAM. Further, in the present invention, the selection switch 43 and the decision switch 44 are connected via the board relay board 61. The output port of the main control board 60 is connected to the board relay board 6
The solenoid of the ordinary electric accessory 15, the solenoid of the special winning opening 23, etc. are connected via 1 and are activated when the central control unit CPU for main control selects a predetermined condition.

Here, the central control unit CPU for main control and each central control unit CP installed on each control board described later.
U is an arithmetic unit (AL
U), an arithmetic unit, a register for storing data input / output to / from the arithmetic unit and a read instruction, and a decoder for decoding the instruction. It should be noted that depending on the number of coupled operation units, the central controller C
The processing capacity of the PU is determined. Then, the main control central control unit CPU transmits a control command signal generated in a predetermined format to each control board, and the central control unit CPU of each control board executes a predetermined control according to the control command signal. Will be done.

The symbol display control board 62 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the symbol display mode displayed on the symbol display area F of the symbol display device 6. This board circuit, a central control device CPU for symbol control for controlling the symbol display mode, a storage device ROM in which the effect program is stored, a storage device RAM capable of reading and writing necessary data, an input port and an output port Are connected and configured. In this storage device ROM, the operation program, the variable pattern of the symbol display area F, the symbol pattern, and each hit game pattern, the reach mode pattern, and the game selection area for displaying and executing the plurality of special game modes according to the present invention. Fixed data for performing a pattern variation mode such as a game selection display pattern represented by f1 and f2 is also stored.

In the symbol display control board 62, the control command signal received from the main control board 60 via the input port is arithmetically processed in the symbol control central control unit CPU, and symbol data for producing a predetermined symbol display mode. To the display driver via the output port. Then, the display driver displays a predetermined symbol in the symbol display area F of the symbol display device 6 according to the symbol data. As the symbol display device 6, a CRT display device or an LCD (liquid crystal) display device can be preferably used.

The sound source control board 63 is provided with a board circuit for controlling sound effects and the like generated from the speaker. This board circuit is a storage device ROM in which fixed data such as an operation program and a sound generation pattern is stored in a sound source control central control device CPU that controls sound.
And a storage device RAM for reading and writing necessary data, and an input port and an output port are connected. The sound source control board 63 processes the control command signal received from the main control board 60 through the input port by the central controller CPU for sound source control, and outputs predetermined sound data to the sound generator through the output port. Make a call,
The sound data is received and output to the speaker.

The light source control board 64 is provided with a board circuit for controlling an electric decoration device such as a light emitting diode LED or a decoration lamp provided in a pachinko game machine. In this board circuit, a central control device CPU for controlling a light source, which controls lighting, blinking, etc. of an illumination device, stores an operation program and fixed data such as an illumination pattern for illumination of a light emitting diode LED, a decoration lamp, etc. A storage device ROM that is stored and a storage device R that reads and writes necessary data
The AM is connected to the input port and the output port. The light source control board 64 is a central control unit CPU for light source control, performs arithmetic processing on a control command signal received from the main control board 60 through the input port, and emits predetermined optical data through the output port. Diode LED
Or a decorative lamp or the like is transmitted to a light source operating substrate provided with a driver for emitting light, and a predetermined light emitting diode LED, a decorative lamp or the like is turned on or blinked.

The above-mentioned payout control board 65 is provided with a board circuit for controlling the renting of game balls, prize balls and the like. This board circuit activates various solenoids such as a ball rental unit and a prize ball unit to control a supply of a predetermined ball or a prize ball to a payout control central control unit CPU, and an operation program, a prize ball or a ball rental. The storage device ROM in which fixed data such as the sphere count pattern is stored, the storage device RAM in which necessary data such as sphere count data is read and written, and the input port and the output port are connected. According to the control command signal received from the main control board 60, the payout control board 65 performs arithmetic processing in the payout control central control unit CPU and transmits predetermined data to the payout relay board via the output port. Various solenoids, such as a ball rental unit and a prize ball unit, are operated to execute predetermined ball rental and payout of prize balls. Further, the payout control board 65 is connected to a prepaid card unit for reading and writing a prepaid card storing a rental ball of a game ball and a CR connection board for relaying data processing of the prepaid card, and the remaining of the game ball. Exchange data such as spheres.

Next, the control mode of this embodiment will be described according to the operation of the pachinko gaming machine. The game ball is launched from the launching device to the game board 4, the game ball passes through the special symbol starting area 14, and when the special symbol starting switch S1 is turned ON, the signal is transmitted via the board relay board 61 to the main control board 60. Recognize. With such a signal, the main control central control unit CPU of the main control board 60 causes the special winning random number K, the winning symbol random number L, the missing symbol random number Ma, which are stored in the storage device ROM.
Mb, Mc, reach random number N, reach symbol random number P, reach pattern random number Q, select game random number W, etc., select each symbol random number,
Each selected value is temporarily stored in the storage device RAM. Further, based on the ON signal of the special symbol starting switch S1, the central control unit CPU for main control performs arithmetic processing to transmit a prize ball command signal to the payout control board 65, and to generate a prize ball sound interlocking with the prize ball operation. The generation command signal is transmitted to the sound source control board 63, and the generation command signal for the prize ball lamp or the like is transmitted to the light source control board 64.

The payout control board 65 which has received the prize ball command signal from the main control board 60 is a storage device ROM or a storage device RA.
Central control unit CPU for payout control using stored data of M
Then, the calculation process is performed, and the solenoid of the prize ball unit is operated according to the result to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls. In synchronization with this, the sound source control board 63 which has received the prize ball sound generation command signal performs arithmetic processing in the sound source control central control unit CPU using the storage data of the storage device ROM or storage device RAM, and According to the result, a predetermined prize ball sound is output from the speaker in accordance with the payout of the prize ball. At the same time, in the light source control board 64, the central controller for light source control CPU stores the memory device RO in accordance with the received command signal of the prize ball lamp.
A calculation process is performed using the data stored in M or the storage device RAM, and a predetermined light emitting diode LED, a decorative lamp, or the like is turned on or blinked according to the result.

Further, the special symbol start switch S1 O
N operation or special symbols A, B, by exhausting the number of starting memories stored in the storage device RAM of the main control board 60
When the fluctuation of C is started, the central control unit CPU for main control
Determines the selected special winning random number K, validates either the winning symbol random number L or the missing symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc, and determines whether to reach according to the content of the reach random number N. , In the case of reach, the reach symbol random number P and the reach mode random number Q are validated. Then, based on the result, a symbol control command signal for controlling the symbol generation process executed by the symbol display device 6 is transmitted to the symbol display control board 62.

The symbol control central control unit CPU of the symbol display control board 62 which receives the symbol control command signal displays the symbol by using a predetermined display program stored in the storage device ROM according to the symbol control command signal. The variable display mode of the special symbol rows A, B, and C that are variably displayed on the device 6 is determined. Then, the special symbol sequence is variably displayed in accordance with the variability display mode, and then sequentially stopped and finally displayed.

In addition, the main control central control unit CPU of the main control board 60 causes the sound source control board 6 to send a sound control command signal in order to link the sound operation and the light emission operation with the pattern display mode.
3 as well as a lighting control command signal to the light source control board 64. Sound source control board 6 that receives a sound control command
3 performs arithmetic processing in the central controller CPU for sound source control using an operation program or the like stored in the storage device ROM, and outputs the obtained sound data from the speaker via the sound generator. Further, in the light source control board 64, in accordance with the illumination control command signal, the central control device CPU for light source control performs arithmetic processing using the operation program stored in the storage device ROM, and the obtained optical data is
A predetermined light emitting diode LED or a decorative lamp is turned on and blinked through the light source operating board.

In addition, when the game ball continuously passes through the special symbol starting area 14, the game ball detection by the special symbol starting switch S1 is stored in the storage device RAM of the main control board 60, and based on the storage. As described above, the light emitting diodes LED of the special symbol starting memory number display device 8 are sequentially turned on, and are held up to four times. This light emitting diode LE
Every time the design changes, D is turned off and the number of memories is reduced. In addition, when the number of starting memory is full (four), even if the game ball passes through the special symbol starting area 14, it becomes invalid.

Here, when the above-mentioned hit special random number K is selected as a hit, the hit symbol random number L and the reach mode random number Q are validated, and the main control board 60 sends a predetermined control command signal to the symbol display control board 62. To convey. Then, the symbol display control board 62 sets the special symbols A and B to A = in accordance with the winning symbol random number L.
After stopping at B and performing the reach operation according to the reach mode random number Q, the special symbols A, B, C which become the predetermined winning symbol mode
Confirm with. At the same time, the light source control board 64 and the sound source control board 63 generate a predetermined illumination device and a sound effect.

Then, the main control board 60 drives the special winning opening solenoid via the board relay board 61 to open the special winning opening 23. Then, when the game ball is flown into the special winning opening 23 and the specific area switch S3 and the count switch S4 in the special winning opening 23 are turned ON, the signal is sent to the main control board 60 via the board relay board 61. It is confirmed, and if necessary, a control command is transmitted to the symbol display control board 62 and the payout control board 65, and a series of special game modes are executed.

That is, the sound generator emits fanfare, the large winning opening solenoid is driven, the opening / closing piece 24 tilts forward, the variable winning opening 23 is opened, and the opening / closing round is executed. This opening / closing round is continued until a predetermined time limit (30 seconds) elapses or until the winning detection of 10 game balls is made by the count switch S4 within the predetermined time limit. Further, as described above, when the game ball flows into the specific area of the special winning opening 23 and the specific area switch S3 is turned on, the transition condition to the next opening / closing round is satisfied, and the opening / closing piece 24 is once driven to close. Then, one round ends. Then, after the operation is completed, the special winning opening 23 is opened again, and the process moves to the next opening / closing round. In this way, the opening and closing rounds are repeated up to 16 times to cause the continuous opening operation of the special winning opening 23, thereby providing the player with a predetermined gain.

On the other hand, if the hit special random number K does not select a hit, the control command signal consisting of the above-mentioned lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc is transmitted from the main control board 60 to the symbol display control board 62, and the symbol is sent. The display control board 62 displays the special symbols A, B, and C in accordance with the control command. In this case, the special symbol A = B is temporarily displayed depending on the control command by the selection of the lost symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, and Mc, and the reach operation according to the predetermined reach variation mode selected by the reach mode random number Q is generated. After that, it may be possible to adopt a lost design mode.

Next, the symbol control of the symbol display device 6 will be described again in detail. The special random number K consisting of 630 frames 0 to 629 is stored in the storage device ROM of the main control board 60 described above. Here, depending on the content of the winning symbol, a high probability state in which the probability of becoming a winning symbol is improved next time and a normal probability state in which the probability of becoming a winning symbol does not change occur. Special random number K = 7,427 at normal probability
In the case of That is, the winning probability is 2/630 =
It is 1/315. Also, at high probability, K = 7,67,
157, 187, 247, 337, 367, 427, 4
In the case of 57,547, it is a hit. That is, the winning probability is 10/630 = 1/63. And other than that, it will be lost. In addition, the winning symbol random number L is stored in the storage device ROM as described above. Here, the hit symbol random number L is provided with hit symbols of "0" to "9", and determines the hit symbol aspect in the case of hit. And, this winning symbol random number L is "1", "3", "5", "7",
When the odd number of "9" is reached, after the hit is over, a high probability state that the probability of becoming a hit symbol is improved until the next hit occurs, that is, a so-called probability variation game state.

Further, in the storage device ROM, as described above, lost pattern random numbers Ma, Mb, Mc and reach random number N
And a reach symbol random number P are stored. In the case of losing, the missing symbol random numbers Ma, Mb, and Mc determine the stop symbol of each special symbol A, B, and C. Furthermore, the reach random number N selects whether or not to execute the reach operation in case of loss. Moreover, the reach symbol random number P determines the reach symbol when the reach operation is executed. Furthermore, the reach mode random number Q is used to select the type of the reach variation mode that is executed in the reach operation and is different from that in the non-reach state. As the reach variation mode, there are various variation modes such as long reach, low speed scroll, reverse running, accelerated stop from low speed running, and inversion of symbols.

On the other hand, when the special symbol starting memory number stored in the memory device RAM of the main control board 60 is exhausted, the number of starting memory numbers in the memory device RAM is changed when the symbol display device 6 is variably displayed. There is a limit (normally four) as described above, and if this number is exceeded, it will be invalid even if there is a game ball detection signal from the special symbol start switch S1. Therefore, in order to reduce the generation of ineffective balls due to such a full memory, it is desired that the number of starting memories be quickly exhausted. Therefore, immediately after the special game mode by hitting is finished, the symbol variation time shorter than the normal symbol variation time is selected, and the variation time of the special symbol is shortened to shorten the gaming state (time saving). That is, the average fluctuation time required for the symbol generation process to stop and display the special symbol (time required from the start of the symbol fluctuation to the stop)
What is usually 10 seconds is shortened to 5 seconds. Further, in the present embodiment example, in the probability variation game state described above, it is a time saving game state.

Next, the normal symbol operation will be described. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol starting gate 13, the game ball is detected by the normal symbol starting switch S2. When the game ball is detected by this normal symbol starting switch S2, the normal symbol of the normal symbol display device 10 changes. This normal pattern is composed of three light emitting diodes LED of red, middle green and right red. When this normal symbol display device 10 is changing or the normal electric accessory 15 is open, when the game ball is detected by the normal symbol start switch S2, the game ball is detected in the storage device RAM of the main control board 60. It is stored, the light emitting diode LED of the normal symbol starting memory number display device 12 is turned on as the memory number is exhausted, and the normal symbol is turned off every time the fluctuation starts, and the memory number is displayed. Incidentally, the maximum memory number of the normal symbol starting memory number display device 12 is four, and more than that is invalid.

After the fluctuation stop of the ordinary symbol display device 10,
Or, after the opening operation of the normal electric accessory 15, the normal symbol display device 10 starts to change again based on the starting memory displayed on the normal symbol starting memory number display device 12. Normally, after the fluctuation of the symbol display device 10 has started, the fluctuation stops about 30 seconds or more, and the fluctuation stops, and even if one of the left and right light emitting diodes LED is lit, it is a hit, and the normal electric accessory 1
5 is opened for about 0.2 seconds.

On the other hand, during the variation shortening operation of the symbol display device 6, the variation time of the normal symbol display device 10 is also:
It is shortened from about 30 seconds in the normal state and stops changing after about 5 seconds. That is, the predetermined advantageous state is achieved. Along with this, the opening time of the normal electric accessory 15 is extended from about 0.2 seconds to about 3 seconds.

Here, the symbol mode to be displayed when the normal symbol display device 10 stops changing is a normal per random number consisting of 55 frames 0 to 54, which is stored in the storage device ROM of the main control board 60. Determined by U. Due to the passage of the game ball, when the normal symbol start switch S2 is activated, the main control board 60 selects a random number U of the normal hit random number from the storage device ROM and a random value of the hit normal symbol random number V, and the contents thereof are once stored in the storage device RAM. Memorize, normal pattern display device 1
At the same time that 0 starts to fluctuate, the stored contents are examined to determine the hitting loss corresponding to the selected value of the normal hitting random number U. Then, in the case of a hit, the stop mode is determined by the hit random symbol random number V, and at least one of the left red color and the right red color is lit. In the case of loss, only the medium green light emitting diode LED is turned on.

Next, the main part of the present invention will be described. In the pachinko gaming machine of the present embodiment example, special symbols A, B,
When C starts to change, and the special winning random number K determined along with this has selected a special winning symbol, the special symbols A, B, and C expressed according to the random symbol L are “0”,
If it is a normal hit by any of the even symbols "2", "4", "6", "8", the game control means that allows the player to select the special game mode executed by the hit. It is equipped with. The game mode controlled by this game control means will be described below.

Storage device ROM of the main control board 60 described above
In, each special game program for executing a plurality of special game modes with different grant gains is preset, and the selected game random number W is stored in the random number table. Further, the storage device RAM of the main control board 60 stores a game status index G indicating the progress of the game. The gaming status index G represents the current gaming status, for example, a normal gaming status, a probability variation gaming status, a probability variation gaming status selected by the player, and the like, and is updated every time the gaming status changes. Then, the main control board 60, when the hit special random number K selects the hit, and the hit symbol random number L selects the even symbol (normal hit), the selected game random number W is validated and the game situation index The G is checked, and the selectable special game form selected by W is extracted according to the game situation indicated by the G. And
A control command signal for causing the player to select the extracted special game form is transmitted to the symbol display control board 62. The symbol display control board 62 that has received the control command signal displays selectable special game forms in the selected game areas f1 and f2 of the symbol display device 6 in accordance with the command signal.

On the other hand, a selection switch 43 and a decision switch 44 for selecting the special game mode displayed in the selection game areas f1 and f2 are arranged on the front surface of the upper tray 41 projecting. The player operates the selection switch 43 to select one of the special game modes of the selected game areas f1 and f2, and operates the determination switch 44 to determine it. Then, when the decision switch 44 is turned on, the main control board 60 recognizes the special game mode selected by the player via the board relay board 61, and stores the special control program for executing the special game mode. Equipment RO
It is selected from M and this special game mode is executed.

As a special game mode selected by this selection game random number W, there are a special game operation for opening and closing the above-mentioned normal special winning opening 23, a sure change game state of an advantageous game condition that easily causes a hit, a time saving game state, etc. It is set in advance.
In addition, in the present embodiment example, when the probability variation gaming state is set, the time saving game state is set. Specifically, as a special game operation, passage of a game ball to a specific area within the special winning opening 23 is a transition condition to the next opening / closing round (so-called puncture exists).
In addition, a game operation that is executed for a maximum of 16 rounds, a game operation that is executed for 8 rounds that is switched to the next opening / closing round regardless of whether or not a game ball has passed through a specific area (so-called puncture) is set. . Also, as the probability variation game state, advantageous game conditions to be the probability variation game state (and the time saving game state) until the next hit occurs, advantageous game conditions to be the probability variation game state (and the time saving game state) for a predetermined number of times, etc. are set. Has been done.

According to the game situation indicated by the game situation index G, a selectable special game form is extracted from a plurality of such preset special game forms according to the selected game random number W. Here, the gaming status index G represents the current gaming status as described above, and the normal gaming status,
The probability variation game state and the like are shown. Further, it can be shown in detail by the number of times of symbol variation from the previous hit, the elapsed time, and the like. The main control board 60 confirms the game situation index G and extracts a special game form according to the game situation. For example, in the normal game state, special game operations having different gain forms can be extracted, and in the probability variation game state, the special game operation and the probability variation game state can be extracted. In this embodiment, two types of selectable special game modes are extracted.

Next, a game control mode in which this special game mode can be selected will be described with reference to FIGS. In a normal game situation, as shown in FIG. 4, special symbols A, B, C
When the symbol starts changing and the symbol generation process is executed, the main control board 60 confirms each random number stored and held in the storage device RAM. Here, when the hit special random number K has selected a hit, the hit symbol random number L is validated, and when L is an even number symbol indicating a normal hit, the selected game random number W is validated and a special A game form selection right is given. Then, the game situation index G stored and held in the storage device RAM is confirmed, and a special game form corresponding to the game situation (normal game situation) indicated by the G is extracted according to the selected game random number W. For example, as a special game operation, maximum 1 with puncture
It is assumed that 6 rounds of special game operation and 8 rounds of special game operation without puncture are extracted. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the special symbols A, B, and C that are variably displayed in the symbol display area F follow each random number, and the normal hit is fixedly displayed with A = B = C, and then the selection game. "Maximum 16 rounds-with puncture" is displayed in the area f1, and "8 rounds-without puncture" is displayed in f2. This selection of the special game form is a specific example in which high risk high return and low risk low return are selected, and two gains equivalent to the player are selected.

Then, the player selects either one of the special game operations displayed in the selected game areas f1 and f2 by the selection switch 43 and the decision switch 44. Then, the selected special game operation is executed. For example, when the player selects "8 rounds-no puncture" of the selected game area f2 by the selection switch 43, the selected game area f2 blinks as shown in FIG. 5B. Then, when the decision switch 44 is pressed, the selected game area f2 is turned on as shown in FIG. 5C, and the selected special game mode is clearly notified. After that, the opening and closing operation of the special winning opening 23 is started, 10 game balls flow into the special winning opening 23, or one round of the opening and closing round is completed after 30 seconds, and the next opening and closing round is automatically performed. To do. When this opening / closing round is executed eight times, this special game operation ends. It should be noted that after the end of this special game operation, it becomes a normal game state.

On the other hand, here, when the odd symbol which the winning symbol random number L is a probability variation hit is selected, the selection right of the special game form is not given, and the normal special game operation described above is executed. After the end of the special game operation, until the next hit occurs, the odds change gaming state in which the hit probability improves. In this case, the game situation index G of the storage device RAM of the main control board 60 is updated to indicate the probability variation game situation.

In the probability variation game state, when the special winning random number K determined with the start of variation of the special symbols A, B, C has been selected, the winning symbol random number L is valid. To do. Here, when L has selected an even number symbol indicating a normal hit, the selection game random number W is validated, and the selection right of the special game form is given. Then, the game situation index G stored and held in the storage device RAM is confirmed, and the special game form corresponding to the probability variation game situation indicated by the G is selected as the game random number W.
Extract according to. For example, the extracted special game mode, the probability variation game state that is executed until the next hit, and the winning prize ball game operation that returns to the normal game state after the end of the special game operation (normal, with puncture With 16 rounds), the special symbols A, B, and C, according to each random number value, are fixedly stopped at the normal hit of A = B = C, and then, as shown in FIG. "Probability game"
And "Prize winning opening" is displayed.

Then, the player selects the special game mode with the selection switch 43 and the decision switch 44. If "probability variation game" is selected, the special game operation of opening and closing the special winning opening 23 is not executed, and the probability variation gaming state continues. That is, the gain obtained by the player due to the occurrence of the hit is continuation of the probability variation game state in which the hit is easily obtained. On the other hand, when the player selects “open big winning opening”, the opening and closing operation of the big winning opening 23 for a maximum of 16 rounds with puncture is executed as a special game operation. Then, after the end of the special game operation, the normal game state in which the probability of winning is not improved is entered. In the selection of such a special game mode, the probability variation gaming state in which the probability of occurrence of a hit is high is continued, and it is expected that the special symbols A, B, and C will express a probability variation hit of an odd number of symbols, or the immediate prize ball. Is to be selected, and is an equivalent gain selection for the player. Also in this case,
When the player is thinking about ending the game for his own convenience, the player may select "open big winning opening" to obtain a prize ball. As described above, the special game form selection right has an advantage that not only the selection of the profit to be obtained but also the position of the player can be considered.

When the hit occurs in this way, if the hit is a normal hit, the player is forced to be given the right to select the special game form from the pachinko gaming machine. The player's feelings are greatly influenced by the player's feelings because the player's own selected gain is provided instead of the uniform gain. Then, the player can enjoy an entertaining and entertaining game in which an expectation and anxiety about his or her choice are further induced, and an uplifting feeling is stimulated.

In the above-described embodiment, in the normal game state, it is possible to select a special game operation with a different gain type, and in the probability variation game state, it is possible to select whether to continue the probability variation game state or the special game operation. Although an example of the case is shown, various special game modes can be selected in addition to this. For example, in the normal game situation, a special game operation for executing the opening / closing operation of the special winning opening 23 and the probability variation game state may be selected. Alternatively, it is possible to select a probability variation game state with a high probability of hit and a short operation period and a probability variation game state with a low probability of hit (higher than normal) and a long operation time. Furthermore, the probability variation game state and the time saving game state are set as separate special game modes, or the special game mode in which the special game operation, the probability variation game mode, and the time saving game mode are respectively combined is set, and various conditions are set according to the game situation. It is also possible to select a special game form and execute a special game form that has not existed in the past. Furthermore, it is possible to set a special game mode in which it is possible to carry over the probability variation game state and the time saving game state. This, for example, when the probability variation game state is executed a predetermined number of times, even if the hit occurs, the probability variation game state is executed continuously for the remaining number of times after the special game mode. is there. By setting various special game forms in this way, the range of choices of special game forms to be presented to the player will be further expanded, so that the player can use various special game forms that have never existed as his own gains. Since the player can make a selection, the player can strategically play the game in consideration of the occurrence of the hit.

Further, in the above-mentioned embodiment example, there are two types of special game modes that can be selected, but it is also possible to show the player more options such as three or four types. Further, the number of selectable special game modes may be changed at any time depending on the game situation. As a result, the variety of special game modes can be further expanded, and the player's feeling of uplifting and expectation can be further improved.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the selection right of the special game mode is given when the normal hit occurs, but the selection right may be given under various other conditions. . For example, special symbols A, B, C
It is also possible not to set conditions for normal hit and probability change hit, but simply to express a hit or a loss, and to give the right to select the special game mode when the hit occurs. Alternatively, it is possible to determine whether or not to grant the selection right by selecting a predetermined random number value. Further, as a condition for extracting a selectable special game form, in addition to the game situation used in the above embodiment example, the number of fluctuations and elapsed time from the previous big hit, the number of reach, the number of loses, the number of probability variation hits, the number of normal hits It is also possible to set various conditions such as.

On the other hand, a special game mode selectable by the player may be set in advance according to the hit symbol mode in which the special symbols A, B, and C are exposed. For example, when the special symbols A, B, and C are hit by "3" or "7", "16 round special game operation and next odd hit probability game state" are provided. "1", "5",
When it is a hit in any of "9", it is made to select either "16 round special game operation" or "probability variation game state until next hit". In addition, "0", "2",
Even if the hit is "4", "6", or "8", the special game operation, the probability variation game state, and the time saving game state are set variously. Even in this case, a random number that determines whether or not the selection right is given may be set so that the selection right may not be given in some cases.

Further, as a selection means for the player to select the special game form, the selection switch 43 and the decision switch 44 of the above-mentioned embodiment, as well as the selection game area f of the symbol display device 6
The touch sensor panels 1 and f2 may be directly selected. Further, various methods such as voice selection means can be used.

The above-described embodiment example is an application of the present invention to a so-called first-class pachinko game, but the game control means according to the present invention is also preferably applicable to a third-class pachinko game machine. . In the third-class pachinko gaming machine (not shown), like the above-described first-class pachinko gaming machine, the right to select the special game mode is given by the winning symbol mode displayed on the symbol display device. But you can
Alternatively, it is possible to give the right to select the special game mode by passing the game ball to the special operation area of the ordinary electric accessory. Here, when the selection right is given according to the winning symbol mode displayed on the symbol display device, it is possible to set the opening / closing operation of the ordinary electric auditors etc. in the special game mode to be selected.

Further, such a game control means can be applied to a game machine such as a slot machine. In the slot machine, the player operates the stop device to set various bonus forms as a special game form in which more medals can be obtained compared to the normal game state, depending on the winning symbol mode of the symbol display device. The player can be made to select.

Furthermore, even in the second-class pachinko gaming machine, as a special game mode, by specifying a game mode such as changing the internal structure of the winning device in addition to opening / closing operation of the winning opening It is also possible to allow the player to select a donation gain such as improving the probability of passing the game ball to the area.

[0074]

As described above, according to the present invention, a plurality of special game modes having different gains to the player are set, and a specific hit condition is established (so-called hit occurs), depending on the game situation. Since the game machine is provided with the game control means for executing the special game form according to the contents selected by the player from the plurality of extracted special game forms (claim 1), various special game forms are possible. It becomes an entertaining game with a variety of characteristics, which can further enhance the emotions expected of the player to hit. Further, by giving the player the right to select the special game form, the player can directly determine the profit that he can obtain, so that the emotion of the player is strongly reflected in the game. Next to
The player's consciousness of participation in the game is improved, and the preference that the game can be played strategically is improved. As a result, the player is further stimulated with the expectation and the sense of tension about the profits he / she obtains, and the interest in the game is significantly improved.
Also, by extracting a special game form that can be selected according to the game situation, it is possible to present options that are in accordance with the emotions that the player has, so that the player can enjoy a game full of interest.

Such game control means, a symbol display device for displaying the symbols in a variable manner, and a symbol control means for executing a series of symbol generation steps from the start of variation to the symbol determination due to the establishment of the symbol starting conditions. Provided, as a specific winning condition, the combination of the symbols confirmed and displayed on the symbol display device in the symbol generation process becomes a predetermined winning symbol mode, so that a predetermined gain is provided to the player. A configuration (claim 2) applied to a game machine that executes a game form is proposed. In the so-called slot machine, first-class pachinko gaming machine, third-class pachinko gaming machine, because the gain related to the symbol generation process can be set as the payout gain to the player preset in the special game mode as described above, It is possible to provide a gaming machine that further expands the variety of special game modes executed by the occurrence of.

Here, in the structure (claim 3) provided with a selection means arbitrarily selected by the player from a plurality of special game modes listed in parallel, depending on the player. Since the element that the special game form is selected can be emphasized, it is possible to provide the player with the fun of selecting which of the special game forms that branch off before his / her eyes most can satisfy his / her desire. Then, each special game form listed in parallel induces a mixed feeling of expectation for the profit that can be obtained and anxiety that the player's choice is really good, and the player has an interest in the game. Further improve.

In addition, a plurality of special game modes set in advance are configured to have a special game operation for supplying a game medium and an advantageous game condition for facilitating the establishment of a hit condition (claim 4). Then, as a special game form, in addition to the special game operation of providing the conventional game medium, a new payoff form of advantageous game condition that facilitates the establishment of the hit condition is given to the player. , It is possible to provide the player with a new mode of providing a new gain, which is not available in the conventional game, and it is possible to widen the range of games in the special game mode, and it is possible to remarkably increase the taste of the game.

The special game operation for supplying the above-mentioned game medium is a game operation in which the opening and closing rounds for opening and closing the special winning opening are repeated a plurality of times (claim 5). In that case, the gain obtained by the player can be clearly known by the amount of the game medium acquired. Therefore, by making it possible to select such a special game mode, the player can expect a clear profit. Can be uplifted.

Further, the advantageous game condition for facilitating the establishment of the hit condition is that the probability variation game state in which the probability of winning is improved is improved (claim 6). It is possible to provide the player with a new profit providing form in which the special game form is provided with a profit by providing a probability game state in which the probability of winning is improved. As a result, the variety of special game modes is greatly expanded, and there is an excellent advantage that the fun of the game can be significantly increased. In addition, by setting this probability variation game state as a special game mode and making it selectable, it is possible to provide a highly stimulating game that enhances the player's expectation and anxiety.

In addition, the advantageous game condition includes a time saving game state, and a special game mode in which a shortening time and an operating period of the time saving game state are set respectively (claim 8). As a result, like the above probability variation game state, it is possible to provide the player with a new profit provision form in which a profit is provided in the form of providing a game state in which the symbol variation time is shortened. As a result, the versatility of the special game form is greatly expanded, and there is an excellent advantage that the fun of the pachinko game can be significantly increased.

If the game control means is configured to give the player the right to select a special game mode when a predetermined condition is satisfied (claim 8), the hit is won. Even if occurs, there are cases where the special game mode that is normally set is executed and cases where it is possible to select and execute the special game mode, so there is more variety in the game that progresses due to the occurrence of a hit. And the interest in the game is further improved.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view of a first-class pachinko gaming machine 1.

FIG. 2 is an enlarged front view of a center case 7.

FIG. 3 is a block circuit diagram showing a control circuit for controlling a game.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing game control means.

5 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a selection display mode of a special game mode on the symbol display device 6. FIG.

FIG. 6 is a form diagram showing a selection display mode of a special game form.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 Pachinko machine 6 Design display device A, B, C special design F symbol display area f1, f2 game selection area

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A gaming machine configured to execute a special game mode in which a predetermined gain is given to a player when a predetermined specific hit condition is satisfied. The game form is set in advance, the player is provided with a selection unit that allows the player to arbitrarily select a special game form, and the player is selected from a plurality of special game forms that can be selected according to the game situation. Is provided with a game control means for executing the special game mode selected by the selection means. 2. A gaming machine provided with a symbol display device for variably displaying symbols, and a symbol control means for executing a series of symbol generation processes from start of variation to symbol determination due to establishment of symbol start conditions. As a specific winning condition, the combination of the symbols fixedly displayed on the symbol display device in the symbol generating process becomes a predetermined winning symbol mode, and thus a predetermined game is provided to the player with a predetermined gain. The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine executes a form. 3. The player according to claim 1, wherein the selection means is a player's arbitrary selection from a plurality of special game modes listed in parallel. The game machine described. 4. A plurality of special game modes set in advance are special game operations for supplying a game medium and advantageous game conditions for facilitating the establishment of a hit condition. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. 5. The game machine according to claim 4, wherein the special game operation for providing the game medium is a game operation in which an opening / closing round of opening and closing the special winning opening is repeated a plurality of times. 6. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the advantageous game condition for facilitating the establishment of the hit condition is a probability variation game state in which the probability of winning is improved. 7. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the advantageous game condition for facilitating the establishment of the hit condition is a time saving game state for shortening the variation time required for the symbol generation process. 8. The game control means gives a right to select a special game form to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied, according to any one of claims 1 to 7. Gaming machine described in.