JP2003265745A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To remarkably improve the seasoning in a game machine such as pachinko machine. <P>SOLUTION: The pachinko machine 1 comprises a game board constituting a game area in the front. A special prize device allowing the winning of a game ball is mounted in substantially in the center part of the game board. A V-zone, a first general prize port and a second general prize port are opened in the bottom within the special prize device. A disc is rotatably supported on the bottom, and a cutout part corresponding to the V-zone and the like is formed in the disc. The disc is rotated to alternately lay the first general prize port and the second general prize port in an open state every prescribed time. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Description: BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a pachinko machine and the like.
It is related to technical equipment. 2. Description of the Related Art
As a type of gaming machine, in a predetermined gaming area,
An operating port where game balls guided to the skill area can win, and
Based on the winning of the game ball, the state that the game ball can win
A pachinko machine equipped with a variable winning device
I have. [0003] In the above-mentioned pachinko machines, a variable winning device is specified.
A winning area, so-called V zone, is provided, and the variable
The game ball that won the prize device will win the V zone
Therefore, a special gaming state, a so-called jackpot state, occurs,
Many game balls are paid out to the technician. [0004] In addition, in the game ball which won the variable winning device
Game balls that do not win in the V zone are separate from the specific winning area
To the general prize area provided in. And games
When the ball enters the general prize area, the player
A predetermined number of game balls are paid out. [0005] In the pachinko machine configured as above, the game ball is
Increase the chances of winning in the V zone and improve interest
If you try to increase the number of winning game balls to the variable winning device
It is possible to do. However, the game to the variable winning device
When the number of winning balls is increased, it is inevitable that
The number of game ball winnings also increases. As a result, the specific gaming state
The total number of game balls to be paid out during normal times that have not occurred has increased
And the risk of being unbalanced
there were. The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems.
The purpose of which is to change
To increase the number of game balls won in the game
An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which can be designed. Means for Solving the Problems and Effects of the Invention
Effective means for achieving the target are shown below. In addition,
The operation and the like will be described as necessary. Means 1. Predetermined game area where game balls are guided
At least one area that allows a prize for a game ball
A prize means and a game based on a prize of a game ball to the prize means.
Variable prize means for enabling a ball to be won,
The prize means includes at least one prize for allowing a prize of a game ball.
A specific prize area, at least one first general prize area, and
At least one second general prize area;
Based on the winning of the game ball to the area, corresponding to each of the prize areas
With a predetermined number of game balls to be paid out
A game ball corresponding to at least the first general prize area.
Game balls corresponding to the second general prize area from the number of payouts
Is set so that the number of payouts of
If you win the prize area, a specific game state will occur
During the occurrence of the specific game state,
The winning rate at which a ball is won in the first general winning area is the
2 The winning rate for winning in the general winning area is higher than the winning rate.
During the normal state where the specific gaming state has not occurred,
The winning rate at which the game ball wins in the first general winning area is
Become lower than the winning rate of winning the second general winning area
A gaming machine characterized in that: According to the above means 1, the specific game state
During the occurrence, the game ball wins the first general prize area
It is easy to play, and the game ball is in front during the normal state
It is easy to win the second general winning area. Sandals
In other words, during the normal state, the ratio
In all, the number of payouts per game ball that wins the variable winning means
Is less. Therefore, during normal conditions,
Even if the number of game balls winning the winning means is increased,
Can reduce the total number of payouts, and eventually the game balls are identified
Increase the chances of winning in the prize area and improve the interest
be able to. Means 2. In the means 1, the specific game letter
During the occurrence of the state, the first general prize area is awarded.
It is configured so that the winning rate of game balls that are
A gaming machine characterized by being made. [0011] According to the above means 2, the first general winning area
The winning rate of the winning game balls gradually increases. You
That is, the game mode in the specific game state is the specific game state.
Changes to a more favorable mode for the player as the game progresses
I will do it. Also, according to the progress of the specific game state,
It is possible to gradually increase the concentration of games
Become. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest
You. In the specific game state, a plurality of special states occur.
It is configured to
Must be increased step by step as the special condition occurs.
May be included. However, the special condition
It is limited to gradually increasing according to the occurrence
No, but gradually increases at the end of a certain number of special states
You may make it go. Means 3. In the means 1, the predetermined condition is satisfied.
, The first general winning area and the second general winning area
However, the open state where the game balls can win or are easy to win
And a closed state where the game balls cannot be won or are difficult to win.
And the specific game state.
During the occurrence of the above, the first general prize area is in the open state.
The second general prize area is in the open state.
The specified gaming state occurs longer than the state
During the normal state, the first general prize area
The time when the area is in the open state is the second general prize.
So that the area is shorter than the open time
A gaming machine characterized by comprising. According to the means 3, each prize area is simply opened.
By making the state time different,
Because the winning rate of the game balls is different,
Relatively easy without complicating the control
Can be. The “predetermined conditions” include a predetermined time.
And the end of a predetermined game cycle. Follow
Every predetermined time, or at the end of a predetermined game cycle.
Each time the first general prize area and the second general prize area
State is switched to the open state or the closed state, respectively.
You may do it. Means 4. In the means 1, the predetermined condition is satisfied.
, The first general winning area and the second general winning area
However, the open state where the game balls can win or are easy to win
And a closed state where the game balls cannot be won or are difficult to win.
And the specific game state.
During the occurrence of the above, the first general prize area is in the open state.
The second general prize area is in the open state.
The percentage of time that is longer than the state time increases, and the specific game
During the normal state where no state occurs, the first
The time when the general winning area is in the open state is determined by the
2 Shorter than the time when the general winning area is open
A game characterized by being configured to increase the ratio
Machine. According to the means 4, each winning area is simply opened.
By making the state time different,
Because the winning rate of the game balls is different,
Relatively easy without complicating the control
Can be. The “predetermined conditions” include a predetermined time.
And the end of a predetermined game cycle. Follow
Every predetermined time, or at the end of a predetermined game cycle.
Each time the first general prize area and the second general prize area
State is switched to the open state or the closed state, respectively.
You may do it. Means 5 In the means 3 or the means 4,
During the occurrence of the specific game state, the first general prize area
The time that the area is in the open state gradually increases
A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to move. According to the means 5, the first general prize area is
The time in the open state gradually increases. You
That is, the game mode in the specific game state is the specific game state.
Changes to a more favorable mode for the player as the game progresses
I will do it. Also, according to the progress of the specific game state,
It is possible to gradually increase the concentration of games
Become. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest
You. In the specific game state, a plurality of special states occur.
It is configured to
Shall be gradually increased in accordance with the occurrence of the special condition.
May be included. However, the special condition
It is limited to gradually increasing according to the occurrence
No, but it gradually increases with the end of a certain number of special states
You may make it go. Means 6 In the means 1, the predetermined condition is satisfied.
At least the first general prize area and the second
Configured so that the general winning area can be expanded or reduced respectively
During the occurrence of the specific game state, the first
The general winning area becomes wider than the second general winning area,
During the normal state where the gaming state has not occurred,
The first general prize area is narrower than the second general prize area
A gaming machine characterized in that: According to the means 6, the area of each prize area is simply increased.
The winning rate of game balls in each winning area by adjusting the
Is different, so the control to change the winning rate is complicated.
It can be performed relatively easily without any modification. What
Note that the "predetermined condition" includes a condition that a predetermined time has elapsed,
This includes the end of a predetermined game cycle and the like. Therefore, the predetermined time
The first time each time elapses or each time a predetermined game cycle ends.
The general prize area and the second general prize area are expanded or
You may make it reduce. Means 7 In the means 1, the predetermined condition is satisfied.
At least the first general prize area and the second
Configured so that the general winning area can be expanded or reduced respectively
During the occurrence of the specific game state, the first
Increasing percentage of general prize area wider than second general prize area
For example, during the normal state where the specific game state does not occur,
The first general prize area is more than the second general prize area.
The feature is that the ratio of narrowing is increased.
Gaming machine. According to the means 7, the area of each prize area is simply increased.
The winning rate of game balls in each winning area by adjusting the
Is different, so the control to change the winning rate is complicated.
It can be performed relatively easily without any modification. What
Note that the "predetermined condition" includes a condition that a predetermined time has elapsed,
This includes the end of a predetermined game cycle and the like. Therefore, the predetermined time
The first time each time elapses or each time a predetermined game cycle ends.
The general prize area and the second general prize area are expanded or
You may make it reduce. Means 8 In the means 6 or 7, the
During the occurrence of the specific game state, the first general prize area
The area is configured to gradually expand
A gaming machine characterized by the following. According to the above means 8, the first general prize area is
It gradually expands. That is, during the specific game state
Game mode, the player may be
Therefore, it changes to a more advantageous mode. Also, specific games
Slowly concentrate the player on the game as the state progresses
It is also possible to increase it individually. As a result,
It can improve the interest. The specific game letter
The state is configured such that a plurality of special states occur;
“To expand gradually” means that the special condition
It also means that it gradually expands
Good. However, it may be expanded stepwise according to the occurrence of the special condition.
It is not limited to becoming a certain number of special states
May be expanded step by step each time. Means 9 In the means 1, the first general input
A plurality of prize areas and a plurality of second general prize areas are provided.
And wherein the first general
The prize area and the second general prize area are each for a game ball.
Open state where prize is possible or easy to win and game ball cannot be won
Or it can be switched to the closed state where it is difficult to win
And during the occurrence of the specific game state,
The number of the first general prize areas in the open state is determined by the open state.
More than the number of the second general winning areas in the state.
During the normal state where the specific game state has not occurred.
The number of the first general prize areas in the open state.
Is more than the number of the second general prize areas opened.
A gaming machine characterized in that the number is also reduced. According to the above-mentioned means 9, each open state is simply
By adjusting the number of winning areas, the winning rate of game balls may differ.
Control that changes the winning rate is complicated.
It can be performed relatively easily without the need. In addition, before
The “predetermined condition” includes a condition that a predetermined time has elapsed,
This includes the end of a technique cycle and the like. Therefore, the predetermined time elapses
Every time a game cycle or the end of a predetermined game cycle.
The states of the prize area and the second general prize area are respectively set to the open state.
The state may be switched to the state or the closed state. Means 10. In the means 1, the first general
A plurality of winning areas and a plurality of second general winning areas are provided.
The first configuration is performed based on the satisfaction of a predetermined condition.
The general prize area and the second general prize area are each a game ball.
Open state where winning or easy winning is possible and game balls cannot be won
It is configured to be able to switch to the closed state where it is difficult to win
And during the occurrence of the specific game state,
The number of the first general winning areas in the open state is
The number is larger than the number of the second general prize areas opened.
The normal game state does not occur
In the state, the first general input in the open state is performed.
The number of prize areas is changed to the second general prize area in the open state.
That the percentage that is less than the number of areas increases
A gaming machine characterized by the following. According to the above-mentioned means 10, it is simply in the open state.
By adjusting the number of each winning area, the winning rate of game balls
Because it is different, the control to change the winning rate is complicated
It can be performed relatively easily without performing. In addition,
The “predetermined condition” includes that a predetermined time has elapsed,
This includes the end of the game cycle and the like. Therefore, the predetermined time has elapsed
Every time the game is played, or every time the predetermined game cycle ends,
The states of the prize area and the second general prize area are respectively
The state may be switched to the open state or the closed state. Means 11. In the means 9 or the means 10,
During the occurrence of the specific game state, the open state is set.
The number of the first general prize areas has gradually increased.
A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured as follows. According to the above-mentioned means 11, the open state of the
The number of 1 general prize areas gradually increases. Sandals
The game mode during the specific game state is the specific game state.
As it progresses, it changes to a more advantageous mode for the player
Go. In addition, the player's play
It is also possible to gradually increase the concentration on skills
You. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest
You. In the specific game state, a plurality of special states occur.
It is configured to
Should increase step by step as the special condition occurs.
May be included. However, the special condition
It is limited to gradually increasing as it occurs
No, but gradually increases at the end of a certain number of special states
You may make it go. Means 12. Any of the means 1 to 11
, A game ball is awarded in the first general prize area.
The prize rate is higher than the prize rate of winning the second general prize area.
The first state in which the game ball is lost and the game ball is in the first general prize area
The winning rate at which the prize is paid to the second general prize area is
Switcher for switching to the second state that has become lower than the prize rate
A gaming machine characterized by steps. Means 13. Predetermined games in which game balls are guided
At least one that allows a prize for a game ball in the area
Based on the winning means of the game ball and the winning means
Variable winning means for enabling a game ball to win,
The change winning means is at least one that allows a game ball to win.
Specific prize area, at least one first general prize area and
And at least one second general prize area.
Corresponds to each prize area based on the winning of the game ball to the prize area
And that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out
A game corresponding to at least the first general prize area
A game corresponding to the second general prize area based on the number of balls paid out.
Set the number of balls to be paid out so that the number of
When a prize is won in the fixed prize area, a specific game state occurs
And the first general
The prize area and the second general prize area are each for a game ball.
Open state where prize is possible or easy to win and game ball cannot be won
Or it can be switched to the closed state where it is difficult to win
And during the occurrence of the specific game state,
The time when the first general prize area is in the open state,
Longer than the time when the second general winning area is in the open state
During the normal state where the specific game state has not occurred
The first general winning area is in the open state.
Time, the second general winning area is in the open state.
Is configured to be shorter than
Gaming machine. According to the means 13, the specific game state
During the occurrence of a game ball enters the first general prize area
It is easier to win, and during normal conditions the game ball
It is easy to win the second general winning area. sand
In other words, during the normal state, during the occurrence of the specific game state,
In comparison, payout per game ball that wins the variable winning means
Fewer numbers. Therefore, during normal conditions,
Even if you increase the number of game balls that win the
The total number of balls to be paid out can be reduced, and game balls
Increased chances of winning in the fixed prize area, improving interest
Can be The “predetermined condition” includes a predetermined time
This includes the passage of time, the end of a predetermined game cycle, and the like.
Therefore, every time a predetermined time elapses, or a predetermined game cycle
The first general prize area and the second general prize area each time
Is switched to the open state or the closed state, respectively.
You may make it so. Means 14. Predetermined games in which game balls are guided
At least one that allows a prize for a game ball in the area
Based on the winning means of the game ball and the winning means
Variable winning means for enabling a game ball to win,
The change winning means is at least one that allows a game ball to win.
Specific prize area, at least one first general prize area and
And at least one second general prize area.
Corresponds to each prize area based on the winning of the game ball to the prize area
And that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out
A game corresponding to at least the first general prize area
A game corresponding to the second general prize area based on the number of balls paid out.
Set the number of balls to be paid out so that the number of
When a prize is won in the fixed prize area, a specific game state occurs
And the first general
The prize area and the second general prize area are each for a game ball.
Open state where prize is possible or easy to win and game ball cannot be won
Or it can be switched to the closed state where it is difficult to win
And during the occurrence of the specific game state,
The time when the first general prize area is in the open state,
Longer than the time when the second general winning area is in the open state
During the normal state where the specific game state has not occurred
The first general winning area is in the open state.
Time, the second general winning area is in the open state.
Is configured to be shorter than
Gaming machine. According to the above means 14, the specific game state
During the occurrence of a game ball enters the first general prize area
It is easier to win, and during normal conditions the game ball
It is easy to win the second general winning area. sand
In other words, during the normal state, during the occurrence of the specific game state,
In comparison, payout per game ball that wins the variable winning means
Fewer numbers. Therefore, during normal conditions,
Even if you increase the number of game balls that win the
The total number of balls to be paid out can be reduced, and game balls
Increased chances of winning in the fixed prize area, improving interest
Can be The “predetermined condition” includes a predetermined time
This includes the passage of time, the end of a predetermined game cycle, and the like.
Therefore, every time a predetermined time elapses, or a predetermined game cycle
The first general prize area and the second general prize area each time
Is switched to the open state or the closed state, respectively.
You may make it so. Means 15. Means 13 or 14
During the occurrence of the specific game state, the first
The time that the general winning area is in the open state is gradually increased.
Play that is configured to become
Technical machine. According to the means 15, the first general winning area
The time during which is in the open state gradually increases.
That is, the game mode during the specific game state is the specific game
As the situation progresses, it changes to a more advantageous mode for the player.
It is becoming. Also, according to the progress of the specific game state
It is also possible to gradually increase the concentration of players on games
It becomes. As a result, it is possible to further enhance interest.
Wear. In the specific game state, a plurality of special states are generated.
Be configured to grow, said "gradually longer"
Is gradually increased according to the occurrence of the special condition
May be included. However, the special condition
Limited to gradually increasing as the occurrence of
Rather, it gradually increases at the end of a predetermined number of special states.
You may make it go. Means 16. Any of the means 13 to 15
The first general winning area is in the open state.
And the first general winning area is closed in the first state.
State, the first general winning area is in the closed state,
A second state in which the second general winning area is in an open state;
Characterized by providing switching means for switching between
Machine. Means 17. Predetermined games in which game balls are guided
At least one that allows a prize for a game ball in the area
Based on the winning means of the game ball and the winning means
Variable winning means for enabling a game ball to win,
The change winning means is at least one that allows a game ball to win.
Specific prize area, at least one first general prize area and
And at least one second general prize area.
Corresponds to each prize area based on the winning of the game ball to the prize area
And that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out
A game corresponding to at least the first general prize area
A game corresponding to the second general prize area based on the number of balls paid out.
Set the number of balls to be paid out so that the number of
When a prize is won in the fixed prize area, a specific game state occurs
At least based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition.
The first general prize area and the second general prize area are each expanded.
It is configured so that it can be enlarged or reduced,
During life, the first general prize area is the second general prize area
It is wider than the area and the specific game state has not occurred
In the normal state, the first general winning area is the second
It is designed to be narrower than the general winning area.
Gaming machine. According to the above means 17, the specific game state
During the occurrence of a game ball enters the first general prize area
It is easier to win, and during normal conditions the game ball
It is easy to win the second general winning area. sand
In other words, during the normal state, during the occurrence of the specific game state,
In comparison, payout per game ball that wins the variable winning means
Fewer numbers. Therefore, during normal conditions,
Even if you increase the number of game balls that win the
The total number of balls to be paid out can be reduced, and game balls
Increased chances of winning in the fixed prize area, improving interest
Can be The “predetermined condition” includes a predetermined time
This includes the passage of time, the end of a predetermined game cycle, and the like.
Therefore, every time a predetermined time elapses, or a predetermined game cycle
The first general prize area and the second general prize area each time
May be enlarged or reduced, respectively. Means 18. Predetermined games in which game balls are guided
At least one that allows a prize for a game ball in the area
Based on the winning means of the game ball and the winning means
Variable winning means for enabling a game ball to win,
The change winning means is at least one that allows a game ball to win.
Specific prize area, at least one first general prize area and
And at least one second general prize area.
Corresponds to each prize area based on the winning of the game ball to the prize area
And that a predetermined number of game balls are paid out
A game corresponding to at least the first general prize area
A game corresponding to the second general prize area based on the number of balls paid out.
Set the number of balls to be paid out so that the number of
When a prize is won in the fixed prize area, a specific game state occurs
At least based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition.
The first general prize area and the second general prize area are each expanded.
It is configured so that it can be enlarged or reduced,
During life, the first general prize area is the second general prize area
The specific game state occurs when the proportion of the area that is wider than the area increases
During the normal state, the first general prize area
The rate at which the area becomes narrower than the second general prize area increases
A gaming machine characterized by comprising. According to the above means 18, the specific game state
During the occurrence of a game ball enters the first general prize area
It is easier to win, and during normal conditions the game ball
It is easy to win the second general winning area. sand
In other words, during the normal state, during the occurrence of the specific game state,
In comparison, payout per game ball that wins the variable winning means
Fewer numbers. Therefore, during normal conditions,
Even if you increase the number of game balls that win the
The total number of balls to be paid out can be reduced, and game balls
Increased chances of winning in the fixed prize area, improving interest
Can be The “predetermined condition” includes a predetermined time
This includes the passage of time, the end of a predetermined game cycle, and the like.
Therefore, every time a predetermined time elapses, or a predetermined game cycle
The first general prize area and the second general prize area each time
May be enlarged or reduced, respectively. Means 19. Means 17 or 18
During the occurrence of the specific game state, the first
The general winning prize area is configured to gradually expand
A gaming machine characterized by being. According to the above means 19, the first general winning area
Is gradually expanding. That is, during the specific game state
Game mode, the player will be
It changes to a more advantageous mode. In addition, specific play
Increase the player's concentration on the game as the skill progresses
It is also possible to increase gradually. As a result,
It is possible to improve the interest in the entertainment. In addition, the specific game
The state is configured so that multiple special states occur,
Note that “expanding gradually” means that the special condition
Includes a step-by-step expansion
Is also good. However, in step with the occurrence of the special condition
It is not limited to widening, but a certain number of special conditions
You may make it gradually widen at the end of each state
No. Means 20. Any of means 17 to 19
Wherein the first general prize area is a second general prize area
A first state that is wider and the first general prize area is a second state.
2 Switch to the second state that is narrower than the general winning area
A gaming machine comprising switching means. Means 21. Predetermined games in which game balls are guided
At least one that allows a prize for a game ball in the area
Based on the winning means of the game ball and the winning means
Variable winning means for enabling a game ball to win,
The change winning means is at least one that allows a game ball to win.
Specific prize area, a plurality of first general prize areas, and a plurality of
2 A general prize area is provided, and game balls enter each of the prize areas.
Based on the prize, a predetermined number of game balls corresponding to each prize area are
Be paid out and at least
From the number of game balls paid out corresponding to the first general winning area,
The number of game balls paid out corresponding to the second general winning area is reduced.
Is set so that the game ball has won the specific prize area
In such a case, a specific game state is configured to
The first general prize area and the second general
The prize area is a place where game balls can be won or easy to win.
Open state and closed state where game balls cannot be won or difficult to win
, And the identification
During the occurrence of the game state, the open state
The number of the first general prize areas is equal to the number of the second
It becomes more than the number of general winning areas, and the specific game state is
During the normal state where no occurrence has occurred, the open state is assumed.
The number of the first general prize areas is in the open state.
Structured to be less than the number of the second general prize areas
A gaming machine characterized by the following. According to the means 21, the specific game state
During the occurrence of a game ball enters the first general prize area
It is easier to win, and during normal conditions the game ball
It is easy to win the second general winning area. sand
In other words, during the normal state, during the occurrence of the specific game state,
In comparison, payout per game ball that wins the variable winning means
Fewer numbers. Therefore, during normal conditions,
Even if you increase the number of game balls that win the
The total number of balls to be paid out can be reduced, and game balls
Increased chances of winning in the fixed prize area, improving interest
Can be The “predetermined condition” includes a predetermined time
This includes the passage of time, the end of a predetermined game cycle, and the like.
Therefore, every time a predetermined time elapses, or a predetermined game cycle
The first general prize area and the second general prize area each time
Is switched to the open state or the closed state, respectively.
You may make it so. Means 22. Predetermined games in which game balls are guided
At least one that allows a prize for a game ball in the area
Based on the winning means of the game ball and the winning means
Variable winning means for enabling a game ball to win,
The change winning means is at least one that allows a game ball to win.
Specific prize area, a plurality of first general prize areas, and a plurality of
2 A general prize area is provided, and game balls enter each of the prize areas.
Based on the prize, a predetermined number of game balls corresponding to each prize area are
Be paid out and at least
From the number of game balls paid out corresponding to the first general winning area,
The number of game balls paid out corresponding to the second general winning area is reduced.
Is set so that the game ball has won the specific prize area
In such a case, a specific game state is configured to
The first general prize area and the second general
The prize area is a place where game balls can be won or easy to win.
Open state and closed state where game balls cannot be won or difficult to win
, And the identification
During the occurrence of the game state, the open state
The number of the first general prize areas is equal to the number of the second
The ratio of the number of general winning areas is larger than the number of
During the normal state where the gaming state has not occurred,
The number of the first general prize areas in the open state is the open state.
Less than the number of the second general prize areas in the state
A gaming machine characterized in that the ratio is increased. According to the means 22, the specific game state
During the occurrence of a game ball enters the first general prize area
It is easier to win, and during normal conditions the game ball
It is easy to win the second general winning area. sand
In other words, during the normal state, during the occurrence of the specific game state,
In comparison, payout per game ball that wins the variable winning means
Fewer numbers. Therefore, during normal conditions,
Even if you increase the number of game balls that win the
The total number of balls to be paid out can be reduced, and game balls
Increased chances of winning in the fixed prize area, improving interest
Can be The “predetermined condition” includes a predetermined time
This includes the passage of time, the end of a predetermined game cycle, and the like.
Therefore, every time a predetermined time elapses, or a predetermined game cycle
The first general prize area and the second general prize area each time
Is switched to the open state or the closed state, respectively.
You may make it so. Means 23. Mean 21 or Mean 22
During the occurrence of the specific game state, the open state
The number of the first general prize areas that have become
A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to move. According to the above-described means 23, the open state
The number of 1 general prize areas gradually increases. Sandals
The game mode during the specific game state is the specific game state.
As it progresses, it changes to a more advantageous mode for the player
Go. In addition, the player's play
It is also possible to gradually increase the concentration on skills
You. As a result, it is possible to further enhance the interest
You. In the specific game state, a plurality of special states occur.
It is configured to
Should increase step by step as the special condition occurs.
May be included. However, the special condition
It is limited to gradually increasing as it occurs
No, but gradually increases at the end of a certain number of special states
You may make it go. Means 24. Any of means 21 to 23
The first general winning area in the open state
Is the number of the second general winning areas in the open state.
A first state that is greater than the first state and the open state
The number of the first general prize areas is equal to the number of the second
Switch to the second state where the number is smaller than the number of general winning areas
A gaming machine provided with switching means for changing. Means 25. Any of means 17 to 24
During the occurrence of the specific game state,
The time when the first general prize area is in the open state,
Longer than the time when the second general winning area is in the open state
During the normal state where the specific game state has not occurred
The first general winning area is in the open state.
Time, the second general winning area is in the open state.
Is configured to be shorter than
Gaming machine. According to the means 25, the specific game state is generated.
More distinction in winning rate between live and normal conditions
And the effects of the means 17 to 24 are further enhanced.
Can be Means 26. In the means 25, the specific play
During the occurrence of a skill state, the first general prize area is set in front.
The time of inscription is gradually increasing
A gaming machine characterized by being configured as follows. According to the means 26, the first general winning area
The time that is open is gradually increasing
That is, the game mode during the specific game state is
More advantageous mode for the player as the game state progresses
It changes to. As a result, additional directing effects are added.
This can further enhance the interest. Means 27. Means 12, Means 16, Means 2
0, in any of the means 24 to 26,
The exchange means has a first specific mode and a second specific mode.
A specific switching member for switching, wherein the specific switching member is a
In the first specific mode, the first state is established.
That is, the specific switching member is in the second specific mode.
Thus, it is configured to be in the second state.
A gaming machine. According to the means 27, only the specific switching
By simply switching the mode of the member, the first state and the second
Can be switched to the state of
Simplification can be achieved. In addition, the specific switching member and
In this case, a flat slidable
Examples include a plate body and a rotatable disk body.
Can be In the above aspect, the position of the specific switching member is used.
The position, the rotation angle, and the like are given as examples. Means 28. Means 12, Means 16, Means 2
0, in any of the means 24 to 26,
The constant switching member is provided in the first specific mode.
Guiding a game ball to the first general prize area, and
The second general winning area is provided by adopting the second specific mode.
Characterized in that it is configured to guide game balls to
A gaming machine. As the specific switching means in the means 28,
Is a seesaw that can be tilted toward each winning area
A member etc. are mentioned as an example. Means 29. Means 12, Means 16, Means 2
0, in any of the means 24 to 26,
The variable prize means includes the first prize area and the second general prize area.
Has a specific opening that can be communicated with, from the opening
The flowing game balls enter the first prize area and the second general prize area.
And the switching means is configured to be
The opening and the first prize area or the second general prize area
Specific switching member for switching the flow path of the game ball so as to communicate
Wherein the specific switching member comprises the opening and the first general
By connecting the winning area to the first state,
The switching specifying member is connected to the opening and the second general input.
The second state is established by communicating with the prize area.
A gaming machine characterized by being configured as described above. According to the means 29, the switching specifying member
Only the switching of the flow path of the game ball by the
State and the second state can be switched.
Therefore, the switching control can be simplified. The above
As the specific switching member, a switching valve for switching a plurality of flow paths is used.
Such a thing is mentioned as an example. Means 30. Means 12, Means 16, Means 2
0, in any of the means 24 to 29,
Game control means for controlling the exchange means;
The stage is in either the first state or the second state;
A lottery means for selecting whether or not to
The switching means is controlled.
A gaming machine. According to the means 30, the specific game state is generated.
During the life and during the normal state, the specific winning area
Uniform prize area where game balls that do not win can win
It is not a thing (randomness is given), and the game mode
Is diversified. Means 31. In the means 30, the lottery player
The stage comprises a plurality of data storage means, the data storage means
The lottery is configured to be performed with reference to a row,
The data storage means stores at least the first state as
The second state in which information indicating that more items are to be selected than in the second state is stored.
1 data storage means, and the first state is stored in the second state.
The second data in which the information to select less than the state is stored
Data storage means, wherein the lottery means
During the occurrence of a trick state, the first data storage means
And during the normal state, the second data
Data storage means is referred to.
Gaming machine. According to the means 31, the specific game state is generated.
Various data storage during raw and normal conditions
Means for performing the lottery with reference to the means.
Therefore, the lottery process can be simplified. Furthermore, on
The effect of the writing means 30 can be enhanced. Means 32. Any of means 1 to 31
Detecting the winning of the game ball in each of the winning areas
At least one detection means, and detection by the detection means
Due to the result, the payout of the game ball corresponding to each of the winning areas
Dispensing control means for controlling dispensing.
Gaming machine. Means 33. Any of the means 1 to 32
In the above, when the first general winning area is in the open state,
The second general prize area is closed and the first general prize area is closed.
When the area is closed, the second general winning area is opened.
A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured as follows. According to the means 33, a specific game state is generated.
The difference between the prize winning ratios between live and normal is more pronounced
It becomes. Means 34. Any of the means 1 to 33
, Wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Inside
However, the basic configuration of pachinko machines is
Equipped with a handle, play games according to the handle operation
A ball is fired in a predetermined game area, and the game ball is
Due to winning a specific prize area provided within
Thus, a specific game state occurs. DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Hereinafter, a pachinko machine as a game machine will be described.
An embodiment of the machine will be described with reference to the drawings.
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 has an outer frame 2 and a
And a front frame 3 provided in the section. Front frame 3 is outside
It is attached to one side of the frame 2 so that it can be opened and closed. Front frame 3
On the front side of the is a glass that can be opened and closed on one side
A game ball B (see FIG. 2) on the door frame 4 and on the lower side of the glass door frame 4
Upper plate 5 and lower plate 6 for storing
ing. In addition, a hand as operating means is provided on the side of the lower plate 6.
7 is provided, and the handle 7 is a game ball launching device 1
0 (see FIG. 7). The rear side of the front frame 3 (behind the glass door frame 4, the outer frame
2), a game board 8 (see FIG. 2) is detachably mounted.
Is being worn. The game ball launching device 10 is
By rotating the console 7 toward the upper part of the game board 8
The game ball B can be fired. In the inside of the front frame 3 (side of the upper plate 5), a game
Plays various sound effects as the game progresses,
Speech as audio means for notifying the status etc. by audio
The car 9 is buried. As shown in FIG. 2, the game which constitutes the game area
The technical board 8 has a special
A separate winning device 11 is attached. Special prize device 11
Below the left starting port 12 and the middle starting port 1 as prize means,
3. The right starting port 14 is provided at a predetermined interval. On the left and right sides of the special winning device 11,
An upper left winning opening 15 and an upper right winning opening 16 are provided respectively.
ing. Below the upper left winning opening 15 and the upper right winning opening 16
Has a bottom left winning opening 17 and a bottom right winning opening 18 respectively.
Have been. On one side of the game board 8, the launching device 10
The game ball B fired by the game to the upper part of the game board 8
The inner rail 20a and the outer rail 20b
Of the game ball B near the lower end of the rule 20a
An out port 21 is formed. And under the game board 8
Many of the game balls B that flowed to the part are drawn through the out port 21
It is led to a ball discharge path not shown. As shown in FIG. 3, the special winning device 11
A winning section (winning space) 25 is provided at the center thereof.
You. On the upper part of the prize unit 25, a game ball B is provided.
A special winning opening 26 that allows the inflow into the inside is provided.
Open and close the special winning opening 26 on both left and right sides of the special winning opening 26
The pair of blades 27 to be in a state is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable.
(See the two-dot chain line in FIG. 3). Each blade 27 is shown in the figure.
It is rotationally driven by a drive mechanism not shown. The bottom part 28 of the winning part 25 is entirely on the back side.
From the front to the near side,
A circular concave portion 29 having a substantially arc-shaped cross section is formed at the center.
(See FIGS. 4 and 5). The circular recess 29 is shown in FIG.
Thus, the height positional relationship of each part in the front-back direction is
The back side is higher and gradually lowers toward the front side
The most front side of the circular recess 29 is
It is in a lower position. Behind the circular recess 29 (bottom 28)
A V zone 31 as a specific prize area is provided at a substantially central portion of the side.
An opening is formed, and on the front side of the circular concave portion 29 (bottom portion 28),
Two general winning openings (first general winning opening 32 and second general winning opening)
A prize opening 33) is formed. In this embodiment,
, The first general winning opening 32 constitutes a first general winning area.
And the second general winning opening 33 constitutes a second general winning area.
You. The V zone 31 in the circumferential direction of the circular concave portion 29, the first
The length of the general winning opening 32 and the second general winning opening 33 are substantially the same.
It has become. As shown in FIG. 4 to FIG.
A disk 35 as a specific switching member is rotatable on the upper surface of the
The disc 35 is supported by a solenoid (not shown).
The drive mechanism is configured to rotate while sliding on the upper surface.
Has been established. Therefore, the drive mechanism and the disc 35
Thus, the switching means in the present embodiment is configured. The disk body 35 has a circular recess 29 on the back side.
The overall shape is generally bowl-shaped so that
A hemispherical projection 35a having a substantially semicircular cross section is provided at a substantially central portion on the surface side.
ing. Therefore, on the disc body 35, the game ball B is
Flowing around the hemispherical convex portion 35a from the back side to the front side
The configuration is as follows. In addition, a V-Z
A first notch portion 37 corresponding to the shaft 31 is formed.
On the front side peripheral part, the second corresponding to the general winning openings 32, 33
A notch 38 is formed. First notch 37 and
In the second notch portions 38, the game balls B are respectively in the V zone 31.
Or up to pass to general winning openings 32, 33
It has a configuration penetrating downward. The first notch in the circumferential direction of the disk body 35
37 is about the length of the V zone 31 in the same direction.
It is configured to be twice as long. Also, in the circumferential direction
The length of the second notch 38 is equal to the length of each general
The length of the prize mouths 32 and 33 is almost the same.
You. Therefore, it can be seen by comparing FIG. 4 and FIG.
As described above, when the disk body 35 is in the first rotation position (the first rotation position).
(In a specific mode), that is, the second notch 38
In the position corresponding to the first general winning opening 32 (see FIG. 5)
The first general winning opening 32 and the V zone 31
While maintaining the open state (open state), the second general winning opening 3
3 is in a closed state (closed state). The disk 35 is in the second rotation position.
Case (in the case of the second specific mode), that is, the second cut
The notch 38 is located at a position corresponding to the second general winning opening 33.
In the case (see FIG. 4), the second general winning opening 33 and the V
The first pin 31 is kept in the open state (open state) while the first
The general winning opening 32 is in a closed state (closed state). Subordinate
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the first general winning opening 32 or the second
If one of the general winning openings 33 is open, the other
It is configured to be in a closed state. Here, the first general
The state in which the winning opening 32 is in the open state is the present embodiment.
, And the second general winning opening 33 is opened.
The state of the state is the second state in the present embodiment.
Corresponds to the state. The first notch 37 and the second notch 37
38 is chamfered, and the peripheral portion and the circular concave portion are chamfered.
Configuration so that the step that can occur between it and 29 is minimized
And the flow of the game ball B can be made smoother.
(See FIG. 6). In the winning section 25, the disc body 35
Is also inclined upward from the near side to the back side.
A stage 40 is provided. The back side of the tilt stage 40
Has an opening (not shown) penetrating vertically.
The game ball B flowing in from the special winning opening 26
It is configured to be able to drop to the bottom 28 along the
I have. Above the tilt stage 40, a tilt stay is provided.
One to distribute the game ball B flowing down on the diagonal 40 in the left and right direction
A pair of fins 41 are provided. Each fin 41 wins
It is supported at the upper end of the part 25 by a driving mechanism (not shown).
It is configured to rotate in a substantially horizontal direction. In detail
Is such that the shaft of each fin 41 is on the near side and the tip is
From the state facing the
Facing the substantially central portion of the page 40,
The ends are rotated so that they come into contact with each other. Soshi
Therefore, each fin 41 has a normal
From the state facing the back side to the state facing the center part back side
To the back
A reciprocating motion, such as a state of facing the side, is repeated. Also, on the game board 8, the falling direction of the game ball B
Many nails are planted to properly disperse, adjust, etc.
And various members (accessories) such as windmills
You. Further, the game board 8 changes according to the operation of the player.
Detecting means for detecting the playing state of the pachinko machine 1
Various switches are attached. This embodiment
In FIG. 7, as shown in FIG.
It is detected that the game ball B has won the opening 13 and the right starting opening 14.
Start switches 42, 43, 44 to enter the special winning opening 26
Count switch 46 for detecting awarded game ball B, upper left
Winning opening 15, winning opening 16 in the upper right, winning opening 17 in the lower left, lower right
A prize switch that detects that the game ball B has won the prize port 18
Game ball B to switch 47, 48, 49, 50, V zone 31
V zone switch 51 for detecting that
Game ball B enters 1 general winning opening 32 and 2nd general winning opening 33
A first winning port switch 52 for detecting a prize, a second
A winning port switch 53 is provided. It should be noted that, at a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1,
Various lamps and illuminated members to enhance the effect (hereinafter simply referred to as
Lamp 55). Lamp 5
5 is a lighting state according to the progress of the game (off, on, flashing
Etc.) can be changed. Next, each of the pachinko machines 1 attached to the back side
The species control device (control board) will be described with reference to FIG.
I will tell. On the back side of pachinko machine 1, mainly special prize equipment
Main controller (main controller) as game control means for controlling the game device 11
A substrate) 60, light emission control means for controlling the lamp 55,
The lamp control board 61 and the speaker 9
Voice control board 62 as voice control means, launching device
Launch control board 6 as launch control means for controlling 10
3. payout control means for driving and controlling the game ball payout mechanism 64;
Control board such as a payout control board 65 is provided.
I have. The main board 60 includes the switches 42 to 44, 4
Based on the detection signals of 6 to 53, the various control boards 61 to
63, 65, and a special prize device 11
(The blades 27, the fins 41, the disk body 35) and the like.
Read-only memory (ROM), central processing
Processor (CPU) and random access memory (RA)
M) and the like. A predetermined control program is stored in the ROM.
And initial data are stored in advance, and the CPU
Various arithmetic processes are executed according to a control program or the like. C
The calculation result by the PU is temporarily stored in the RAM. The main substrate 60 has a jackpot to be described later.
Equipped with various counters (not shown)
You. As the counter, for example, the aforementioned count switch
Game balls to the special winning opening 26 based on the detection signal from the
A prize counter that counts the number of B prizes
Round count to count the number of rounds in the state
And the like. Next, the basics of the pachinko machine 1 having the above configuration will be described.
The operation will be described. Game board based on player's operation
The game ball B fired on 8 is the starting port 12-14 or each
When a prize hole 15-18 is won, each start switch
42 to 44 or each of the winning switches 47 to 50 to the main board 6
A detection signal indicating that the winning of the game ball B has been detected is output for 0.
Is forced. The main board 60 is controlled based on these detection signals.
Corresponding to each starting port 12-14 or each winning port 15-18
Pays out a control signal instructing the payout of a predetermined number of game balls B
Output to the control board 65. Payout with this control signal input
The control board 65 drives and controls the game ball payout mechanism 64,
The payout process of the skill ball B is executed. Where the payout control board
65 is a starting port 12-14 or a winning port 15-18 in advance.
And stores the number of game balls B paid out corresponding to
The output control signal does not include information on the number of
From either starting port 12-14 or each winning port 15-18
A configuration that includes only information such as whether the
Alternatively, the main board 60 may be configured based on the detection signal.
The number of game balls B to be paid out, and the control signal including the information is determined.
Output to the payout control board 65, and the payout control board 65
Of a predetermined number of game balls B based on information on the number of payouts
May be executed. And game ball payment
The upper plate 5 (or lower plate 6 in some cases) by the output mechanism 64
On the other hand, a predetermined number of game balls B are paid out. Here, the main board 60 detects that the detection signal
If it is from the motion switches 42-44,
A control signal relating to the recording and dispensing is output, and the blade 2
7 is driven and the special winning opening 26 is opened for a predetermined time.
And However, when the game ball B wins in the middle starting port 13
That is, the main board 60 detects the detection signal from the start switch 43.
Is entered plural times (for example, twice).
Are configured to be open. When the special winning opening 26 is opened, the game ball B is entered
If the money flows into the winning section 25 from the prize mouth 26,
The technical ball B flows down along the inclined stage 40 to the back side. This
Here, each of the fins 41 repeatedly performs the above-described rotation operation.
The game ball B changes its flowing direction by each fin 41.
And falls below the opening of the tilt stage 40.
Will be done. Then, the game ball B is substantially at the center on the back side of the bottom 28.
If the game ball B falls to the
You will win a prize. In addition, game ball B to V zone 31
If no prize is won, the disc 3 along the disc 35
It flows down to the side before 5. As shown in FIGS. 4 and 5, the disc 35 is
The first general winning opening 32 and the second general winning opening 33 are held for a predetermined time.
Open state (one open state, the other closed state)
As always, during the occurrence of the jackpot
), The reciprocating rotation operation is repeated. That is,
The state of the disc 35 is the first specific mode and the second specific mode.
By switching to the mode, the first general winning opening 32
And the second general prize mouth 33 can receive a game ball B, respectively.
Open or easy to win, and the game ball B
Switches to the closed state where it is difficult to win. The disc body 35 has a general winning opening 32, 33.
It stops for a predetermined time at the position where it is in the open state. Normally
In the position corresponding to the first general winning opening 32
The stop time is set at the position corresponding to the second general winning opening 33.
Is shorter than the stop time. In the present embodiment
Is located at the position corresponding to the first general winning opening 32.
Stops for about 1 second, and the position corresponding to the second general winning opening 33
Stop for about 2 seconds. In other words, during the normal state,
The winning rate at which the game ball B wins the first general winning opening 32 is the second winning rate.
The winning rate for winning the general winning opening 33 is lower than the winning rate. Then, it flowed down along the disk body 35.
The game ball B is the first general winning opening 32 or the second general winning opening 3
Win 3 Now, the game ball B has won the V zone 31.
In this case, the main board 60 is
Generates a jackpot based on the detection signal input
You. Note that the jackpot state is a feature in this embodiment.
It corresponds to the fixed game state, and is relatively disadvantageous to the player.
The predetermined condition is satisfied from the normal state (the state in which the game ball B gradually decreases).
A situation that is advantageous to the player that occurs based on standing
U. More specifically, the main board 60 is
Clear the counter to "0" and reduce the jackpot
A lamp control board 61 sends a control signal to notify the user of a sound.
Output to the substrate 62 and the like. Based on this, the lamp control board
61 and sound control board 62 are various lamp effects and sound effects
And so on. Next, the main board 60 is provided with the above-mentioned winning counter.
The value is cleared to "0" and the round counter
The value is incremented by "1". Then, the main board 60 is
Stops the fin 41 with the tip abutting as described above.
Let it. Thereafter, the blade 27 is driven and controlled, and the special winning opening 26 is formed.
For a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times. At the same time, the main substrate 60 has
Stop time of the disc body 35 corresponding to 2, 33 is a big hit
Switch to the one where the condition is occurring. This makes the jackpot
During the occurrence of the state, the first general winning opening 32
Stop time at the position corresponding to the second general winning opening 33
The stop time at the position where the This embodiment
In, the disc body 35 corresponds to the first general winning opening 32
Stop for about 2 seconds, and correspond to the second general winning opening 33
Stop for about 1 second. In other words, the jackpot
During occurrence, the game ball B enters the first general winning opening 32.
The prize-winning rate is the prize-winning rate at which the player wins the second general winning opening 33.
Higher. [0104] The main board 60 receives the winning
It is appropriately determined whether the value of the counter is smaller than a predetermined value.
You. If this determination condition is satisfied (for example, 10
Main game board B is counted)
The number of times the blade 27 opens and closes reaches a predetermined number (for example, 18 times).
It is determined whether not. And each counter value is
If the fixed value has not been reached, the main board 60 continues to be
Is repeated. Therefore, once a jackpot has occurred
When born, game ball B wins in V zone 31
Until the continuation condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times.
6 will be repeated. What
This cycle is a predetermined game cycle in the present embodiment.
The game state during this cycle is
Constitute a special state. This one cycle (hereinafter referred to as one round)
U), when the game ball B flows into the winning section 25.
Means that the game ball B is tilted once by the two fins 41.
Parked on page 40. And after one round
In the main board 60, each fin 41 is directed outward.
To rotate. Because of this, one that was parked there
Or a plurality of game balls B flow down along the inclined stage 40
Then, it falls below the opening of the tilt stage 40. This
At this time, the tilt stage 4
Begins to flow down from the game ball B that is parked at the approximate center of 0
Therefore, the game ball B can easily enter the V zone 31.
You. When even one game ball B wins in V zone 31
Starts the next round and opens the special winning opening 26 described above.
The closing operation is repeatedly performed. On the other hand, winning in V zone 31
The game ball B which has not been played along the disk 35
5 and flow down to the first general winning opening 32 or
2 Wins the general winning opening 33. A game ball B enters each of the starting ports 12 to 14 and the like.
As in the case of the award, the main substrate 60 is
Game ball B enters 1 general winning opening 32 and 2nd general winning opening 33
If a prize is won, the V zone switch 51, the first winning opening
From the switch 52 and the second winning port switch 53
Based on the signal, the V zone 31, the first general winning opening 32, the
A predetermined number of game balls B corresponding to the two general winning openings 33, respectively.
A control signal for instructing the dispensing of the
You. The payout control board 65 receiving this control signal is
Similarly, the payout processing of the game ball B is executed. In other words, here
In the delivery control board 65, the V zone 31, the first general
Payment of gaming balls B corresponding to the prize port 32 and the second general prize port 33
The number of outputs is stored in the control signal output from the main board 60.
Does not include information on the number of payouts,
Detected from either the winning opening 32 or the second general winning opening 33
It may be configured to include only information such as
In addition, the main board 60 is provided with a game ball based on the detection signal.
Determine the number of B to be paid out and pay out a control signal containing the information
Output to the control board 65 and the payout control board 65
Of a predetermined number of game balls B based on the information of
Such a configuration may be adopted. In the present embodiment, the first general
The number of payouts corresponding to the winning opening 32 and the second general winning opening 33 is
Each is different. Specifically, the first general winning opening 3
The number of payouts corresponding to 2 is set to 15 and the second general
The number corresponding to the prize mouth 33 is set to ten. One
That is, in the present embodiment, during the normal state,
One game ball B that wins the prize section 25 in comparison with the occurrence
The number of payouts is configured to be smaller. As described in detail above, the occurrence of the jackpot state
In the middle, the first general winning opening 32 is open.
Time is longer than the time when the second general winning opening 33 is opened.
The first general winning opening 32 during the normal state
Is in the open state, the second general winning opening 33 is open.
It is shorter than the state time. In other words, large
During the occurrence of the hit state, the game ball B enters the first general
It is easy to enter the prize mouth 32 and it is in the normal state
Game ball B can easily enter the second general winning opening 33
ing. As a result, the game ball B that wins the winning section 25
Big payout occurs when the number of payouts per piece is normal
Because it is less than inside, during the normal state,
In order to increase the number of game balls B to be won in the winning section 25.
Even if it is set to, to reduce the total number of game balls B paid out
And the game ball B wins the V zone 31
The chances increase and the interest can be improved. In addition, the general winning openings 32 and 33 are opened.
Game balls to each winning area by making the time different
Since the winning rate of B is different, it depends on the main substrate 60 and the like.
The payout control of the game ball B and the control related to the change of the winning rate are performed in a duplicate manner.
The processing load on the main substrate 60 etc. is reduced without complication,
The payout process of the game ball B can be executed relatively easily.
You. Furthermore, the driving mode of the disk body 35 is a rotational drive.
Control and driving equipment
Simplify the structure of the structure and, consequently, the structure of the pachinko machine.
be able to. In addition, the driving range of the disk body 35 is limited.
Installed in a relatively small space because it fits in the space
Is possible, such as the winning section 25 of the special winning device 11
Can make effective use of the relatively limited space
You. It should be noted that the contents described in the above embodiment are limited.
Instead, for example, the following may be performed. (A) In the above embodiment, the predetermined time has passed.
The open state of both general winning openings 32 and 33 is switched every time
The main board is not limited to this.
Which of the two is open (or
Is in the closed state).
During the occurrence of the hit state, the first general winning opening 32 is
The open time is the time when the second general winning opening 33 is open.
The percentage of time that is longer than the normal state increases, and during the normal state
The time during which the first general winning opening 32 is in the open state.
Is longer than the time when the second general winning opening 33 is in the open state.
The ratio of shortening may be increased. Where
The “predetermined condition” includes that a predetermined time has elapsed,
The end of the round may be included.
No. In addition, as the main substrate 60 for performing the lottery, for example,
For example, a predetermined counter or a plurality of
Table with lottery means,
A stage configured to perform the lottery with reference to the table
What was done is conceivable. Here, the plurality of tables
Makes at least the first state more than the second state
A first data storage device in which information to select many is stored.
A first table as a step and the first state as the second table
The second information in which the information to select less than the state of
And a second table as data storage means for the
When the lottery means is in a jackpot state,
Referring to the first table, during the normal state,
It may be configured to refer to two tables. like this
If it is, during the occurrence of the jackpot state and during the normal state
In the general winning opening where the game ball B can win (first general winning opening)
The selection of the prize port 32 or the second general prize port 33) is random.
And the game modes are diversified. Also, in advance
With reference to the various tables storing various data,
Since the lottery is performed, the lottery process can be simplified.
Wear. (B) In the above embodiment, the big hit state
Each of the general winning openings 32,
Each prize by making the time that 33 is open state different
The winning rate of the game balls B to the area is different. Limited to this
The above configuration (the general winning openings 32 and 33 are in the open state)
Instead of or in addition to the following)
Even if you adopt the configuration shown in
Good. For example, the above-mentioned general winning openings 32, 33
The first general winning area and the second general winning area will be established.
Depending on the manner in which the disc body 35 is stopped, both the general
The prize mouth is configured to be open at the same time.
In addition, the first general winning territory and the second
The open area of the general winning opening can be enlarged or reduced respectively.
During the occurrence of a jackpot condition,
1 The opening area of the general winning opening is the opening area of the second general winning opening.
Area, and in the normal state, the first general
The opening area of the winning opening is smaller than the opening area of the second general winning opening.
In such a manner, the game balls B to each winning opening (winning area)
The winning rate may be different. Here, as in (a) above
On the basis of the lottery of the main board 60 etc., the above winning ports are expanded.
Or reduce it so that during a jackpot situation
In this case, the opening area of the first general winning opening is the second general winning opening.
The ratio of the area that is wider than the opening area of the prize mouth increases, and during the normal state
In this case, the opening area of the first general winning opening is the second general winning opening.
Even if the rate of narrowing is larger than the opening area of the prize mouth
Good. Further, the above-mentioned general winning openings 32 and 33 are equivalent.
First general winning opening and second general winning opening
Depending on the manner in which the disk 35 is stopped,
The first general winning opening or the second general winning opening
State (or closed state), the jackpot
During the occurrence of the state, the first state that is in the open state
The number of the general winning opening is the second general winning in the open state.
The number of mouths is larger than the number of
The number of the first general winning openings in the state becomes the open state.
To be less than the number of second general winning openings
Then, as a whole, each winning opening (the first general winning opening or the 21st winning opening)
The winning rate of the game ball B to the general winning opening may be different.
Here, similarly to the above (a), based on the lottery of the main substrate 60 and the like,
Change the number of each winning port,
During the occurrence of the ripping state,
The number of the first general prize openings is the second
The ratio of the number of general winning openings increases, and during normal conditions
The number of the first general winning openings in the open state
Is larger than the number of the second general winning openings in the open state.
The rate of decrease may increase. (C) In the above embodiment, the first
The general winning opening 32 and the second general winning opening 33 are alternately opened.
(One is open and the other is closed).
Has been established. Not limited to this, both general winning openings 32, 33
Can be simultaneously opened (or closed)
Good. (D) In the above embodiment, the detection method
Each start switch 42-44 as a stage, each winning switch
Detection signals from 47 to 50 are temporarily output to main board 60.
But it is not limited to this,
The detection signal is output to the control board 65, and is input.
The switches 42 to 4 stored in advance by the payout control board 65
Based on the number of payouts corresponding to 4, 47 to 50,
It is good also as composition which performs payout processing. (E) Switching means in the above embodiment
Then, the rotating disk 35 is used as the specific switching member.
What is provided is adopted. Not limited to this, specific switching
As members, a first general winning opening 32 and a second general winning opening 3
3 is provided with a substantially flat body or the like slidably provided on
Those may be adopted as switching means. Also, at the bottom 28 of the winning section 25, one
A winning opening is formed in the opening, and the first opening of the above-described embodiment is
The first corresponding to the general winning opening 32 and the second general winning opening 33
A winning area and a second general winning area are formed, and the winning opening is formed.
The game ball B flowing from the first winning area or the second general winning
It is configured to be guided to the prize area, and
As a step, when the jackpot occurs, the opening and the front
The first winning area is communicated with the first winning area.
A game ball so as to make the mouth communicate with the second winning area.
Equipped with a switching valve for switching the flow path of B as a switching specific member
May be adopted. Further, the first general winning opening 32 of the above-described embodiment is used.
And the first winning area corresponding to the second general winning opening 33 and the second
2 When the general winning area is formed, the first winning
As a switching specific member between the prize area and the second general prize area
For example, switching means provided with a seesaw or the like is provided, and the seesaw is provided.
-When the big hit state occurs, the first winning area
Toward the second prize area in a normal state.
At each state, the game ball B
A structure that guides you to each winning area along the seesaw etc.
It is good also as a result. (F) Not limited to the above embodiment, the disk 3
A specific control means (control board) for controlling the drive of the main board 5
60 may be provided separately. (G) In the above embodiment, the so-called second
A kind of pachinko machine 1 is mentioned as an example.
Not limited to this, a type of
It is also possible to implement the present invention as a U-machine or another game machine.
For example, when the game ball B passes through a predetermined starting area,
When a specific electric accessory is activated, play to a specific prize area
When the predetermined condition is satisfied based on the winning of the ball B
Transition to a specific game state to give a large number of balls
A so-called third-class pachinko machine, or a similar structure
It can also be implemented as a result. In addition, the special prize device 11 and the like
In addition to the variable winning means, predetermined identification information (for example, symbol
Pachinko machines equipped with display means capable of variable display
It can also be implemented. In addition, game ball B enters V zone 31
When winning, determine the number of rounds in the jackpot state
It can also be implemented as a pachinko machine that performs a lottery. (H) In the normal state of the above embodiment
The number of winning balls B to the winning section 25 is increased.
As a setting mode, the opening time of the blade 27 should be extended.
And increasing the number of times the blade 27 is opened and closed, and opening the blade 27
Increasing the angle is an example. (I) Not limited to the above embodiment,
During the occurrence of the state, the first general winning opening 32 is won.
Configuration in which the winning rate of the game ball B gradually increases
It may be. In order to increase the winning rate gradually,
The first general winning opening 32 is in the open state as in the above embodiment.
May be configured to gradually increase the time
No. In addition, instead of or in addition to such a configuration,
Based on each configuration described in (b), the first general winning opening 32
May be gradually increased. Open and
As the number of first general winning openings 32 becomes larger gradually
It is good also as a structure. Note that the prize winning rate is gradually increased.
Becoming '' means getting higher gradually in each round
Is included. However, it must be increased gradually in each round
The number of rounds is not limited to
You may make it rise in a story. Such a structure
Game mode during the jackpot
But more favorable to the player as the jackpot progresses
It changes to an aspect. Also, the progress of the jackpot
At the same time, the concentration of players on the game
It is also possible. As a result, further interest
Can be planned.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing a pachinko machine according to one embodiment. FIG. 2 is a partial front view showing the game board in one embodiment. FIG. 3 is a front view showing a special winning device. FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining one embodiment of a disk body. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining one embodiment of a disk body. FIG. 6 is a partial cross-sectional view taken along line AA in FIG. 4 for explaining a circular concave portion and a disk body. FIG. 7 is a block diagram for explaining an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine. [Description of References] 1 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 8 ... Game board, 9 ... Speaker as a sound means, 12 ... Special prize device as a variable prize means, 12, 13, 14 ... Start-up opening as a prize means , 25 ... winning section 25, 26 ... big winning opening, 27 ... feather,
29: Circular recessed part, 31: V zone as specific winning area, 32: first general winning area constituting a first general winning area, 33: second general winning area constituting a second general winning area, 35 ... Switching Means, a disc body constituting a switching specific member,
37: first notch, 38: second notch, 42, 4
3, 44... Start switches constituting detection means, 47, 4
8, 49, 50... Prize switches constituting detection means, 5
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... V zone switch which comprises a detection means, 52 ... 1st prize port switch which comprises a detection means, 53 ... 2nd prize port switch which comprises a detection means, 60 ... Main control device as a game control means (Main board), 65: payout control board as payout control means, B: game ball.

Claims (1)

Claims 1. At least one prize means for allowing a prize of a game ball in a predetermined game area where the game ball is guided, and a game ball based on a prize of the game ball to the prize means. And a variable prize unit that allows prizes. The variable prize unit includes at least one specific prize region, at least one first general prize region, and at least one second general prize region that allow a prize of a game ball. A predetermined number of game balls corresponding to each of the prize areas are paid out based on a prize of the game balls to each of the prize areas, and a payout of game balls corresponding to at least the first general prize area. The number of payouts of the game balls corresponding to the second general prize area is set to be smaller than the number, and a specific game state is generated when the game balls win the specific prize area. During the occurrence of the specific gaming state, the winning rate at which the game ball wins the first general winning area becomes higher than the winning rate at which the gaming ball wins the second general winning area, and the specific gaming state occurs. A gaming machine configured such that a winning rate at which the gaming ball wins in the first general winning area is lower than a winning rate at which the gaming ball wins in the second general winning area during a normal state in which the game ball does not play. .