JP2004041548A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To drastically enhance the attraction of a game machine such as a Pachinko machine. <P>SOLUTION: The Pachinko machine 1 has a game board constituting a game zone on the front. A variable display device is attached at the center of the game board, and left and right operation holes are disposed under the device. The left and right operation holes are juxtaposed separately in the left and right directions. When a game ball enters the left operation hole or the right operation hole, patterns are variably displayed in the variable display device. If the patterns stopped and displayed in the display device make a specific combination, a jackpot state is generated. When a game ball enters the left operation hole, one prize ball is put out, and when a game ball enters the right operation hole, five prize balls are put out. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.
[0002]
Problems to be solved by the prior art and the invention
Conventionally, as a type of gaming machine, in a predetermined game area, various prize sections in which game balls guided to the game area can be provided are provided, and various game values are derived based on the prize of the game balls in the prize section. Pachinko machines are known. For example, in a pachinko machine provided with an operating port as one winning section, a symbol is fluctuated and displayed on a display device due to winning of a game ball to the operating port, and a prize ball is paid out to a player. Further, various game states such as a big hit state are derived based on the symbol fluctuation. In other words, in the pachinko machine, a player can obtain a game value of deriving various game states based on a change in a symbol, a game value of paying out a prize ball, and the like, due to a winning of a game ball to an operating port. it can.
[0003]
However, in the above-mentioned pachinko machine, when the number of occasions in which the symbol change is performed is increased in order to enhance the interest for the player, the number of award balls is inevitably increased, and as a result, the profit on the game store side is reduced. There was a possibility that a problem such as the occurrence of a problem would occur. In addition, if the number of prize balls is reduced in consideration of the profit of the game store, there is a possibility that the chances of changing the symbol are reduced and the interest for the player is reduced.
[0004]
The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and effective means for solving the problems will be described below.
[0005]
Means for Solving the Problems and Their Effects
Means 1. Firing means for firing a game ball;
A game board having a predetermined game area in which the launched game balls are guided,
Guide means for guiding a game ball in the game area,
A specific prize winning means capable of winning the game ball,
Discharging means for discharging the game ball that has won the specific prize means out of the game area,
A gaming machine comprising: a game value deriving unit capable of deriving a plurality of game values based on a winning of a game ball to the specific winning unit,
While providing a plurality of the specific winning means,
In the plurality of specific prize means, at least one of the plurality of game values corresponding to each specific prize means has the same game value, and the other types have different game values. .
[0006]
According to the above means 1, in a plurality of specific winning means, at least one of a plurality of types of game values is set to the same game value, and the other types are set to different game values. For this reason, by changing the winning chance of the game ball to each specific winning means, it is possible to increase the derivation of the specific game value while suppressing the number of derivation of the predetermined game value, or to reduce the derivation of the specific game value while suppressing the derivation of the specific game value. By increasing the derivation of the game value of the player, the value obtained by the player can be changed. Therefore, it is possible to easily perform the adjustment in consideration of the improvement of the interest for the player which may be caused by the derivation of the game value, the profit of the game store, and the like. Further, since the specific prize means having different game values are separately provided, it is easy for the player to recognize the difference in the game value in each specific prize means.
[0007]
Means 2. In the means 1, in the gaming machine, the different game value includes that a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out based on winning in the specific winning means.
[0008]
According to the above-mentioned means 2, the payout number of the prize balls is made different. As a result, by increasing the chances that a predetermined game value is derived in order to improve the interest for the player, the number of prize balls to be paid out is increased, and the profit of the game store side is reduced. In consideration of the profits of the game store, when the number of payout balls to be paid out is reduced, the chances of deriving a predetermined game value are reduced, and it is possible to reduce the disadvantage that the interest for the player is reduced. That is, it is possible to easily perform the adjustment in consideration of the same game value and the payout of the prize ball.
[0009]
Means 3. Firing means for firing a game ball;
A game board having a predetermined game area in which the launched game balls are guided,
Guide means for guiding a game ball in the game area,
A specific prize winning means capable of winning the game ball,
Discharging means for discharging the game ball that has won the specific prize means out of the game area,
Game value deriving means capable of deriving various game values due to the winning of the game ball to the specific winning means,
A payout means for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the winning,
While providing a plurality of the specific winning means,
A gaming machine wherein the number of payouts of prize balls corresponding to at least one specific winning means and the number of payouts corresponding to the other specific winning means are different.
[0010]
According to the means 3, the payout number of the prize balls corresponding to at least one specific prize means is made different from that of the other specific prize means. For this reason, by facilitating the winning of the game ball to the specific winning means with a smaller number of payouts, or by making it difficult to win the game balls to the specific winning means with the larger number of payouts, one game ball to win the specific winning means Can be increased without increasing the payout number of the game balls. Also, by making it difficult for game balls to be won to the specific winning means with a smaller number of payouts, or by facilitating the game balls to be won to the specific payout means with a larger number of payouts, the number of game balls per game ball to be won to the specific win means The number of payouts can be increased. Therefore, as compared with a gaming machine provided with only one specific prize means, the number of payouts is set to be different from the case where the payout number is uniform, so that the number of prize pieces and Adjustment work when adjusting the number of payouts becomes relatively easy. As a result, it is possible to easily perform the adjustment in consideration of the improvement of the interest for the player and the profit of the game store. Furthermore, since the specific prize means having different payout numbers of the prize balls are separately provided, the player can easily recognize the difference in the payout number in each specific prize means.
[0011]
Means 4. A gaming machine according to any one of the means 1 to 3, wherein the plurality of specific winning means are spaced apart in the gaming area.
[0012]
According to the means 4, the plurality of specific winning means are separated from each other, so that the player can operate the position of the game ball to some extent according to the player's will, such as a pachinko machine, as desired by the player. In, by directing a game ball to a position where a certain specific winning means is arranged, it is possible to change a winning rate of the specific winning means based on a player's will. Further, when the payout number per game ball is made different in a plurality of specific winning means, the payout number of the prize balls as a whole can also be changed. As a result, diversification of games is achieved, which leads to further enhancement of interest.
[0013]
Means 5. In any one of the means 1 to 4, at least one of the specific prize means may be in an open state in which the game ball can easily win or win based on the establishment of the specific open condition from a closed state in which the game ball is difficult to win or cannot win. A gaming machine characterized by variable winning means that can be switched to
[0014]
According to the means 5, since the predetermined specific prize means is the variable prize means, the winning rate to the specific prize means can be further changed. Further, when the payout number per game ball is made different in a plurality of specific winning means, the payout number of the prize balls as a whole can also be changed. As a result, it is possible to further diversify the game.
[0015]
Means 6. In the means 5, the payout number of the prize balls corresponding to the variable prize means when the variable prize means is in the open state is the prize ball corresponding to the variable prize means when the variable prize means is in the closed state. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured to be different from the number of payouts.
[0016]
According to the above means 6, the number of prize balls to be paid out changes in accordance with the state of the variable winning means, and further diversification of the game can be achieved. In addition, "the number of payouts of prize balls corresponding to the variable prize means when the variable prize means is in the open state is equal to the number of prize balls corresponding to the variable prize means in the close state. The number of payouts should be larger than the number of payouts. "
[0017]
Means 7. Firing means for firing a game ball;
A game board having a predetermined game area in which the launched game balls are guided,
Guide means for guiding a game ball in the game area,
A specific prize winning means capable of winning the game ball,
Discharging means for discharging the game ball that has won the specific prize means out of the game area,
Game value deriving means capable of deriving various game values due to the winning of the game ball to the specific winning means,
A payout means for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the winning,
The specific prize means includes at least one first specific prize means and at least one second specific prize means having a larger number of payouts than prize balls corresponding to the first specific prize means. A gaming machine characterized by being made.
[0018]
According to the means 7, the at least one first specific prize means and the at least one second specific prize means having a larger number of payouts than the number of prize balls corresponding to the first specific prize means are provided. Have. For this reason, the number of payouts per game ball to be awarded to the specific prize means is increased by making it easier for game balls to be awarded to the first specific prize means or by making it difficult for game balls to be awarded to the second specific prize means. In addition, the number of winning game balls can be increased. Further, it is possible to increase the number of payouts per game ball to be awarded to the specific prize means by making it difficult for the first specific prize means to receive a game ball or making the second specific prize means easier to receive a game ball. it can. Therefore, as compared with a gaming machine provided with only one specific prize means, the number of payouts is set to be different from the case where the payout number is uniform, so that the number of prize pieces and Adjustment work when adjusting the number of payouts becomes relatively easy. Furthermore, since the specific prize means having different payout numbers of the prize balls are separately provided, the player can easily recognize the difference in the payout number in each specific prize means.
[0019]
Means 8. In the means 7, at least one of the first specific prize means and the second specific prize means is configured such that the game ball can easily win or win based on the establishment of the specific opening condition from a closed state where the game ball is difficult to win or cannot win. A gaming machine characterized by variable winning means that can be switched to a possible open state.
[0020]
According to the means 8, since the predetermined specific prize means is the variable prize means, the number of payouts per game ball and the prize rate to the specific prize means can be further changed. As a result, it is possible to further diversify the game. Here, the first specific prize means (specific prize means with a smaller number of payouts) is a variable prize means, and the number of payouts can be suppressed to a relatively small number even when the open ratio is increased and the number of prizes is increased. . Further, the second specific prize means (specific prize means having a larger number of payouts) is a variable prize means, and when it is in an open state, the player can obtain a relatively large number of prize balls.
[0021]
Means 9. Firing means for firing a game ball;
A game board having a predetermined game area in which the launched game balls are guided,
Guide means for guiding a game ball in the game area,
A specific prize winning means capable of winning the game ball,
Discharging means for discharging the game ball that has won the specific prize means out of the game area,
Game value deriving means capable of deriving various game values due to the winning of the game ball to the specific winning means,
A payout means for paying out a predetermined number of prize balls based on the winning,
The specific prize means includes at least one first specific prize means and at least one second specific prize means,
The second specific prize means is a variable prize means capable of switching from a closed state in which a game ball is difficult to win or a non-wintable state to an open state in which the game ball can easily win or win based on establishment of a specific opening condition, ,
The payout number of prize balls corresponding to the second specific winning means when the second specific winning means is in the open state corresponds to the second specific winning means in the closed state. It is configured to be different from the number of prize balls paid out,
At least when the second specific prize means is in the open state, the payout number of prize balls corresponding to the second specific prize means is larger than the payout number of prize balls corresponding to the first specific prize means. A gaming machine characterized in that the gaming machine is configured to:
[0022]
According to the means 9, the at least one first specific prize means and the at least one second specific prize means having a payout number larger than the payout number of the prize ball corresponding to the first specific prize means are set. Have. For this reason, the number of payouts per game ball to be awarded to the specific prize means is increased by making it easier for game balls to be awarded to the first specific prize means or by making it difficult for game balls to be awarded to the second specific prize means. In addition, the number of winning game balls can be increased. Further, it is possible to increase the number of payouts per game ball to be awarded to the specific prize means by making it difficult for the first specific prize means to receive a game ball or making the second specific prize means easier to receive a game ball. it can. Therefore, as compared with a gaming machine provided with only one specific prize means, the number of payouts is set to be different from the case where the payout number is uniform, so that the number of prize pieces and Adjustment work when adjusting the number of payouts becomes relatively easy. Furthermore, since the specific prize means having different payout numbers of the prize balls are separately provided, the player can easily recognize the difference in the payout number in each specific prize means. In addition, the number of prize balls to be paid out changes according to the state of the variable winning means, so that further diversification of games can be achieved.
[0023]
Means 10. In any one of the means 7 to 9, the game ball is configured to be guided to the game area from one of the left and right sides of the game area, and the first specific prize means and the second specific prize means are at least left and right. A gaming machine characterized by being spaced apart in a direction.
[0024]
According to the above means 10, the first specific prize means and the second specific prize means are arranged apart from each other, so that the position of the game ball toward the player can be adjusted to some extent by the player's will, such as a pachinko machine. In a gaming machine that can be operated as desired, the number of payouts per game ball and the specific prize means can be controlled based on the player's intention by directing the game ball to a position where a specific specific prize means is arranged. Winning rate can be changed. In addition, a configuration may be adopted in which one of the first specific prize means and the second specific prize means is easier to win than the other, due to the arrangement and the like of the guide means. As a result, the diversification of the game is achieved, which leads to a further improvement in interest. In addition, since the first specific prize means and the second specific prize means are separated in the left-right direction, in a pachinko machine or the like in which a game ball is guided from one of the left and right sides of the game area to the game area, The player is more likely to aim for each specific winning means than when the first specific winning means and the second specific winning means are simply separated in the vertical direction.
[0025]
Means 11. In any one of the means 7 to 10, the game value includes occurrence of a specific game state based on establishment of a specific winning condition resulting from winning of a game ball to the specific winning means. A gaming machine characterized by the following. Note that the specific game state includes a big hit state in which many prize balls are paid out to the player.
[0026]
Means 12. Means, wherein the probability of occurrence of the specific game state is different between a case where a game ball has won the first specific winning means and a case where the game ball has won the second specific winning means. A gaming machine characterized by:
[0027]
According to the above means 12, the probability that the specific game state occurs will be different between the case where the game ball has won the first specific winning means and the case where the game ball has won the second specific winning means. Diversification is achieved. Here, it is configured such that "the probability of occurrence of the specific game state is higher when a game ball wins the first specific winning means than when it wins the second specific winning means". It may be good. Thereby, if the game ball wins the first specific winning means, the number of payout balls to be paid out is small, but the probability of occurrence of the specific game state increases, and if the game ball wins the second specific winning means, the winning ball is won. Although the number of payouts is large, the probability of occurrence of the specific game state is low. For this reason, the player can play a game that is generally balanced. In addition, it is configured that "the probability of occurrence of the specific game state is lower when a game ball wins the first specific winning means than when it wins the second specific winning means". It may be. Thus, if the game ball wins the first specific winning means, the probability of occurrence of the specific game state is low in addition to the small number of payout balls, and if the game ball wins the second specific winning means, In addition to the large number of prize balls paid out, the probability of occurrence of a specific game state also increases. For this reason, the difference between the value of winning in the first specific winning means and the value of winning in the second specific winning means is increased, and it is possible to further diversify the game.
[0028]
Means 13. In the means 11 or 12, a special device comprising at least one opening / closing member displaceable between a closed position where a game ball cannot win or difficult to win and an open position where a game ball can win or easily win. With variable winning means,
A gaming machine, wherein the opening / closing member is configured to be displaceable to the open position based on the occurrence of the specific game state.
[0029]
Means 14. In the means 13, the opening and closing member is configured to be displaced to the opening position a predetermined number of times based on the occurrence of the specific game state,
The number of displacements is different between the case where the game ball wins the first specific winning means and the specific game state occurs and the case where the specific game state occurs when the game ball wins the second specific winning means and the specific game state occurs. A gaming machine characterized in that:
[0030]
According to the above means 14, the number of times the opening / closing member is displaced to the open position is made different between the case where the game ball wins the first specific winning means and the case where the game ball wins the second specific winning means, thereby further increasing Diversification of games can be achieved. Here, when the game ball wins the first specific winning means and the specific game state occurs, the opening / closing of the specific game state occurs when the game ball wins the second specific winning means and the specific game state occurs. It is configured such that the number of times the member is displaced to the open position is reduced. " Thereby, when the game ball wins the first specific winning means, the number of the payout balls to be paid out is small and the number of times the opening / closing member is displaced to the open position is also reduced. If the ball wins, the number of payouts of the prize ball and the number of times the opening / closing member is displaced to the open position also increase. For this reason, the difference between the value of winning in the first specific winning means and the value of winning in the second specific winning means is increased, and it is possible to further diversify the game. Further, "when the game ball wins the first specific prize means and the specific game state occurs, the opening / closing member becomes larger than when the second specific prize means wins and the specific game state occurs. Is configured to increase the number of times of being displaced to the open position. " Thus, if the game ball wins the first specific winning means, the payout number of the winning ball is small, but the number of times the opening / closing member is displaced to the open position increases, and the game ball is transferred to the second specific winning means. If a prize is won, the number of prize balls paid out is large, but the number of times the opening / closing member is displaced to the open position is reduced. For this reason, it is possible to pay out the prize balls that are generally balanced.
[0031]
Means 15. In the means 13 or 14, the opening and closing member is configured to be displaced to the closed position on condition that a predetermined number of game balls win the special variable winning means,
In the case where the game ball wins the first specific prize means and the specific game state occurs, and when the second specific prize means wins and the specific game state occurs, the one condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized in that the number of awarded game balls to the special variable winning means is different.
[0032]
According to the means (15), the number of game balls won to the special variable prize means, which is a condition for the opening / closing member to be displaced to the closed position, is determined by the game balls winning to the first specific prize means, and the specific game state is generated. By making the case different from the case where the specific game state is generated by winning the second specific winning means, it is possible to further diversify the game. Here, "if the game ball wins the first specific winning means and the specific game state occurs, the second specific winning means wins and the specific game state occurs, It is configured such that the number of game balls winning the special variable winning means as a condition is reduced. " Thereby, if the game ball wins the first specific winning means, the number of game balls won to the special variable winning means decreases in addition to the small number of payout balls, and the game proceeds to the second specific winning means. When a ball is won, the number of game balls won to the special variable winning means is increased in addition to the number of paid out prize balls. For this reason, the difference between the value of winning in the first specific winning means and the value of winning in the second specific winning means is increased, and it is possible to further diversify the game. In addition, "if the game ball wins the first specific winning means and the specific game state occurs, the one specific condition is more than the case where the second specific winning means wins and the specific game state occurs. It is configured so that the number of winning game balls in the special variable winning means becomes larger. " Thereby, if the game ball wins the first specific winning means, the payout number of the winning ball is small, but the number of the game balls winning the special variable winning means increases, and the game ball is sent to the second specific winning means. If a prize is won, the number of prize balls to be paid out is large, but the number of game balls to the special variable prize means is reduced. For this reason, it is possible to pay out the prize balls that are generally balanced.
[0033]
Means 16. In any one of the means 13 to 15, the opening / closing member is configured to be displaced to the closed position on the condition that a predetermined time has elapsed,
The condition that the one condition is satisfied when a game ball wins the first specific winning means and the specific game state occurs, and when the game ball wins the second specific winning means and the specific game state occurs. A gaming machine characterized in that the time is different.
[0034]
According to the means 16, the predetermined elapsed time which is a condition for the opening / closing member to be displaced to the closing position is determined when the game ball wins the first specific prize means and the specific game state occurs, and when the specific game state is generated. By making it different from the case where the specific game state is generated by winning the prize means, it is possible to further diversify the game. Here, "if the game ball wins the first specific winning means and the specific game state occurs, the second specific winning means wins and the specific game state occurs, It is configured so that the elapsed time serving as the condition is shortened. " Accordingly, if the game ball wins the first specific winning means, the elapsed time becomes shorter in addition to the small number of payout balls, and if the game ball wins the second specific winning means, The elapsed time becomes long in addition to the large number of payouts. For this reason, the difference between the value of winning in the first specific winning means and the value of winning in the second specific winning means is increased, and it is possible to further diversify the game. In addition, "if the game ball wins the first specific winning means and the specific game state occurs, the one specific condition is more than the case where the second specific winning means wins and the specific game state occurs. Is configured to be longer. " Thus, if the game ball wins the first specific winning means, the payout number of the prize ball is small, but the elapsed time is long. If the game ball wins the second specific winning means, the payout number of the prize ball is obtained. , But the elapsed time becomes shorter. For this reason, it is possible to pay out the prize balls that are generally balanced.
[0035]
Means 17. In any one of the means 11 to 13, a predetermined number of prize balls are paid out to the player due to the occurrence of the specific game state,
The occurrence of the specific game state occurs when a game ball wins the first specific winning means and the specific game state occurs, and when the game ball wins the second specific winning means and the specific game state occurs. A game machine characterized in that the number of payouts is different.
[0036]
According to the above means 17, the number of prize balls at the time of occurrence of the specific game state is made different between the case where the game ball wins the first specific winning means and the case where the game ball wins the second specific win means. Can be diversified. Here, when the game ball wins the first specific prize means and the specific game state occurs, the specific game state is generated more than when the second specific prize means wins and the specific game state occurs. The number of payouts associated with the occurrence of a game state is configured to be reduced. " Thus, when the game ball wins the first specific winning means, the number of payouts associated with the occurrence of the specific game state decreases in addition to the small number of payouts of the prize balls, and the game ball passes to the second specific winning means. If a prize is won, the number of payouts associated with the occurrence of the specific game state increases in addition to the number of payouts of prize balls. For this reason, the difference between the value of winning in the first specific winning means and the value of winning in the second specific winning means is increased, and it is possible to further diversify the game. Further, "when the game ball wins the first specific winning means and the specific game state occurs, the specific game state is generated when the game ball wins the second specific winning means and the specific game state occurs. The number of payouts associated with the occurrence of a state is configured to increase. " Thus, if the game ball wins the first specific winning means, the number of payouts of the prize ball is small, but the number of payouts accompanying the occurrence of the specific game state increases, and the game ball wins the second specific winning means. In this case, the payout number of the prize balls is large, but the payout number accompanying the occurrence of the specific game state is small. For this reason, it is possible to diversify the game and pay out prize balls that are generally balanced.
[0037]
Means 18. The gaming machine according to any one of means 11 to 17, wherein the game value includes occurrence of a specific addition state based on establishment of a specific addition condition accompanying occurrence of the specific game state.
[0038]
Means 19. In the means 18, when the game ball wins the first specific prize means and the specific game state occurs, and when the second specific prize means wins and the specific game state occurs, the identification is performed. A gaming machine characterized in that the probability of occurrence of an additional state is different.
[0039]
According to the above-described means 19, the game value of occurrence of the specific additional state is different between the case where the game ball has won the first specific winning means and the case where the game ball has won the second specific winning means. Are diversified, and the interest is improved.
[0040]
Means 20. In the means 18 or 19, the rate at which the variable winning means is in the open state is increased during the occurrence of the specific addition state as compared with the case where the specific addition state does not occur. A gaming machine characterized by the following.
[0041]
According to the above means 20, during the occurrence of the specific addition state, the ratio of the variable prize means being in the open state increases, so that during the occurrence of the specific addition state, the number of winnings to the specific prize means is smaller than in the normal state. As the number increases, the number of payouts increases. Therefore, during the occurrence of the specific additional state, the decrease in the number of game balls possessed by the player is relatively small, and the player does not need to worry about the decrease in the number of game balls relatively frequently, and can concentrate on the game. it can. Note that "increase in the ratio of the variable winning means being in the open state" may include "increase in the number of times the variable winning means is in the open state", and "variable winning means in the open state" may be included. It is also possible to include that the time during which the means is in the open state becomes longer, or that the variable winning means is brought into the closed state by winning a predetermined number of game balls. In addition, it may include "increase in the winning number" or "increase in the probability that the variable winning means is in the open state". Further, when the first specific prize means is the variable prize means, even if the ratio of the open state increases, the number of prize balls to be paid out per one prize ball is small, so that the prize balls obtainable by the player are small. The number is generally reduced, and as a result, the situation tends to be advantageous to the game store. When the second specific prize means is the variable prize means and the ratio of the open state increases, the number of prize balls to be paid out per prize ball increases, resulting in a situation advantageous to the player. Cheap.
[0042]
Means 21. In any one of the means 7 to 20, there is provided a special display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information,
The game value includes that the change of the identification information is started based on a winning of the game ball to the first specific prize means or the second specific prize means,
A gaming machine characterized in that the display mode of the special display means is different between when a game ball wins the first specific winning means and when it wins the second specific winning means. .
[0043]
According to the means 21, the display mode of the special display means is different depending on whether the game ball has won the first specific winning means or the second specific winning means, thereby further diversifying the game. Can be achieved. The display mode includes a display effect, a variation mode of the identification information, and the like.
[0044]
Means 22. In any one of the means 1 to 6, the game value includes occurrence of a specific game state based on establishment of specific winning conditions resulting from winning of a game ball to each of the specific winning means. A gaming machine characterized by that: Note that the specific game state includes a big hit state in which many prize balls are paid out to the player.
[0045]
Means 23. In the means 22, in the gaming machine, the gaming value includes occurrence of a specific additional state based on establishment of a specific additional condition accompanying occurrence of the specific gaming state.
[0046]
Means 24. In any one of the means 1 to 6, the means 22, and the means 23, a special display means capable of variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information is provided,
The gaming machine, characterized in that the game value includes that the change of the identification information is started based on a winning of a game ball to the specific winning means.
[0047]
Means 25. In any of the means 1 to means 12 and the means 22 to means 24, the game ball can be displaced between a closed position where it is impossible to win or difficult to win, and an open position where the game ball is able to win or easily win. Special variable winning means comprising at least one opening and closing member,
The gaming machine, wherein the game value includes that the opening / closing member is displaced to the open position based on a winning of a game ball to the specific winning means.
[0048]
Means 26. In any one of the means 1 to 25, the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, as a basic configuration of the pachinko machine, a handle as an operating means is provided, and a game ball is fired in a predetermined game area in accordance with the operation of the handle, and a specific prize means provided in the game area is used to play the game. Various game values are derived due to the winning of the ball.
[0049]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, an embodiment of a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
[0050]
As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame 2 and a front frame 3 provided at a front portion of the outer frame 2 and supported by one side of the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. .
[0051]
A glass door frame 4 is provided on the front side of the front frame 3 so as to be freely opened and closed. A game board 5 (see FIG. 2) is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame 3 (in the back of the glass door frame 4 and inside the outer frame 2). A collective board (not shown) for mounting various control boards to be described later is attached to the back side of the front frame 3.
[0052]
An upper plate 6 as a ball tray for storing game balls B (see FIG. 2) is integrally provided in a lower frame portion of the glass door frame 4. In addition, a lower plate 7 as a ball tray is provided substantially at the center of the lower portion of the front surface of the front frame 3. On the side of the lower plate 7, a game ball firing handle 8 as an operation means is provided. The handle 8 is connected to a game ball launching device 38 (see FIG. 3) as a launching means. When the player rotates the handle 8, the game ball B is launched from the game ball launching device 38. Further, inside the front frame 3, speakers 37 (see FIG. 3) for emitting various sound effects as the game progresses and for notifying the player of the game state or the like by voice are embedded.
[0053]
As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of openings are formed in the gaming board 5 by being subjected to router processing, and each opening has a normal winning opening 11, a variable winning as special variable winning means. The device 12, a left operating port 13a as a first specific winning means, a right operating port 13b as a second specific winning means, a variable display device 14 as a special display means, a through chucker 15, and the like are provided.
[0054]
The variable winning device 12 includes a shutter 12a as an opening / closing member. Normally, the shutter 12a is at a closed position where the game ball B cannot be won in the variable winning device 12.
[0055]
In the present embodiment, the left operating port 13a and the right operating port 13b are juxtaposed below the variable display device 14 so as to be separated in the left-right direction. Further, as described later, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls) are given to the upper plate 6 or the lower plate 7 based on the game balls B winning in the normal winning opening 11, the variable winning device 12, and the operating openings 13a, 13b. B) is paid out. The game balls B that have won the operating ports 13a and 13b are discharged from the surface of the game board 5 through a ball discharge path (not shown). Therefore, the discharge means in the present embodiment is constituted by the ball discharge path. In the case where the game balls B that have won the operating ports 13a and 13b are not discharged by the ball discharge path and return to the game board 5 surface again (for example, in the case of a configuration like the through chucker 15), However, there is a possibility that the game ball B which has once won the operating ports 13a and 13b may again receive another prize means, for example, the normal prize port 11 or the like, so that it becomes more complicated to adjust the payout of the prize balls. Although there was a possibility, such a problem is reduced by the above configuration.
[0056]
On one side of the game board 5, an inner rail 16a and an outer rail 16b for guiding a game ball B fired by the game ball launching device to an upper portion of the game board 5 are provided. In the vicinity of the lower end of the inner rail 16a, the game board 5 is formed with an out port 17 through which a game ball B is led out. Most of the game balls B flowing down to the lower part of the game board 5 are guided to a ball discharge path (not shown) through the outlet 17. In the present embodiment, the portion of the game board 5 which is surrounded by the inner rail 16a and the outer rail 16b and on which the variable display device 14 and the like are disposed is a game area where the game balls B can flow down.
[0057]
The variable display device 14 includes a liquid crystal display unit 20 and a center frame 21 provided so as to surround the liquid crystal display unit 20.
[0058]
The liquid crystal display unit 20 displays, for example, three display columns of a left symbol column, a middle symbol column, and a right symbol column. Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols as identification information, and these symbols are displayed so as to be scrolled for each symbol row.
[0059]
More specifically, the symbol on the liquid crystal display unit 20 of the variable display device 14 is variably displayed based on the game ball B winning in the left operating port 13a or the right operating port 13b. When the combination of stopped symbols becomes a specific combination set in advance, a big hit state is derived. Then, the shutter 12a is displaced to the open position, the variable winning device 12 is in a predetermined open state (specifically, is opened for a predetermined time and a predetermined number of times), and the game ball B is in a state where it is easy to win. Here, the jackpot state corresponds to the specific game state in the present embodiment, and a specific winning condition is satisfied from a normal state (a state in which the game balls B gradually decrease) which is a relatively disadvantageous state for the player. Means a state that is advantageous to the player and occurs based on Note that the variable winning device 12 is normally in a state where the game ball B cannot be won or is hardly won.
[0060]
Also, as is well known, a large number of nails are planted on the game board 5 for appropriately dispersing and adjusting the flowing direction of the game balls B, and various members (accessories) such as a windmill are provided. Have been. The nails and various members constitute guide means in the present embodiment. However, for convenience, reference numerals for nails and various members are omitted.
[0061]
Further, various switches are attached to the game board 5 as detecting means for detecting a game state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes according to the operation of the player. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, start switches 31a and 31b for detecting that the game ball B has won the left operating port 13a and the right operating port 13b, and a V zone (not shown) in the variable winning device 12 V zone switch 32 for detecting that the game ball B has won, a count switch 33 for detecting a game ball B that has won a large winning opening (not shown) in the variable winning device 12, and the game ball B to the normal winning opening 11. A prize switch 34 for detecting that a prize has been provided, and a through switch 35 for detecting that a prize has passed through the through chucker 15 are provided. Note that a game ball B that is not ejected from the game board 5 after detection, such as the through chucker 15, does not correspond to the specific winning means in the present embodiment.
[0062]
In addition, various lamps, electric decoration members, and the like (hereinafter, simply referred to as lamps 36) for enhancing a gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. The lighting state (extinguished, lit, blinking, etc.) of the lamp 36 is changed according to the progress of the game.
[0063]
Next, various control devices (control boards) and the like mounted on the back side (the collective board) of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. On the back side of the pachinko machine 1, a main control device (main board) 40 for mainly controlling the pachinko machine 1, a lamp control board 41 for controlling the lamp 36, an audio control board 42 for controlling the speaker 37, and the launching device 38 , A display control board 44 for controlling the variable display device 14, a payout control board 45 for driving and controlling the game ball payout mechanism 50, and the like. The payout means in the present embodiment is constituted by the game ball payout mechanism 50, the payout control board 45, and the like.
[0064]
The main board 40 includes a read-only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like, and outputs control signals to the various control boards based on detection signals from the switches 31a and 31b. . The main board 40 includes various counters (not shown). As the counter, for example, an internal random number counter that determines a jackpot state, various random number counters such as a jackpot symbol random number counter that determines a jackpot symbol, a round counter that counts the number of rounds during a jackpot, a game ball to a jackpot Various counting counters such as a winning counter that counts the number of winnings of B are exemplified.
[0065]
The value of each of the random number counters is updated within a predetermined range at predetermined time intervals. Each value of each counter is read out as a random number according to a predetermined condition, and is stored in a random number buffer corresponding to each counter. For example, if the value of the internal random number counter read when the game balls B having won the operating ports 13a and 13b are detected by the start switches 31a and 31b is a specific value, the occurrence of the big hit state is determined.
[0066]
The main board 40 constitutes a game value deriving means in the present embodiment, and a game value of paying out a prize ball related to winning of the game ball B to the operating ports 13a and 13b, a game value of generating a jackpot state, and the like. In addition, various game values such as a game value called a variable display of symbols on the variable display device 14 are derived.
[0067]
Next, the basic operation of the pachinko machine 1 having the above configuration will be described. When the game ball B fired on the game board 5 wins the operation ports 13a, 13b, etc. based on the operation of the player, the game balls B win the main board 40 from the start switches 31a, 31b, etc. Is detected.
[0068]
Here, when the main board 40 receives a detection signal from the start switch 31a or the start switch 31b, the main board 40 outputs a command related to payout of a prize ball (game ball B) to the payout control board 45, and And outputs various commands based on the values of the counters stored in the random number buffers to the display control board 44 and the like. Then, on the display control board 44 or the like that receives the command, various controls corresponding to each command are performed.
[0069]
Specifically, the symbols are displayed on the display unit 20 variably, and the selected symbols are stopped and displayed. For example, when the big hit state occurs, the big hit symbol determined by the internal symbol counter is stopped and displayed.
[0070]
Here, when the combination of the identification symbols stopped and displayed is a jackpot combination, the main board 40 clears the values of the round counter and the winning counter to “0” and sets the predetermined flag for winning determination to “0”. To "." Subsequently, the main board 40 increments the round counter by “1” and opens the variable winning device 12. As a result, the game ball B wins in the V zone and the special winning opening, and a large hit state in which the player can obtain a large number of pachinko balls.
[0071]
Thereafter, the main board 40 determines whether or not the value of the round counter is smaller than a predetermined value. Then, if the value of the round counter is smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined whether or not there is a prize. If there is a prize, this process is repeated. Therefore, once the jackpot gaming state occurs, the variable winning device 12 repeats the opening and closing cycle until the continuation condition for the game ball B winning in the V zone is satisfied a predetermined number of times.
[0072]
If the value of the round counter is equal to or greater than a predetermined value or there is no winning, the main board 40 outputs a command notifying that the big hit state has ended to the display control board 45. Then, the display unit 20 displays a message indicating that the big hit state has ended.
[0073]
On the other hand, when receiving the command from the main board 40, the payout control board 45 drives and controls the game ball payout mechanism 50 and executes a payout process of the prize ball (game ball B). For example, the payout control board 45 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls B) corresponding to the respective operation ports 13a and 13b when a command indicating that there is a prize to the start switches 31a and 31b is input. Execute the process. Then, a predetermined number of prize balls (game balls B) are paid out to the upper plate 6 (and, in some cases, the lower plate 7) by the game ball payout mechanism 50. In the present embodiment, the number of payouts corresponding to the left operating port 13a is set to one, and the number of payouts corresponding to the right operating port 13b is set to five.
[0074]
As described in detail above, in the present embodiment, the left operating port 13a and the right operating port 13b set with a larger number of payouts than the number of payouts of prize balls (game balls B) corresponding to the left operating port 13a. And multiple working ports. Therefore, by adjusting the nails or the like, it is easy to win the game ball B to the left operating port 13a, or it is difficult to win the game ball B to the right operating port 13b. The winning number of game balls B can be increased without increasing the payout number of B) (without increasing the number of payouts per game ball B winning the operating port). In addition, by making it difficult for the game ball B to be awarded to the left operating port 13a, or by facilitating the game ball B to be awarded to the right operating port 13b, the prize ball (game The number of balls B) to be paid out can be increased (the number of payouts per game ball B to be awarded to the operating port can be increased). Therefore, by increasing the chances that the game balls enter the operating port in order to improve the interest for the player, the number of prize balls to be paid out increases, and the disadvantage that the profit of the game store decreases, In consideration of the profits of the game store, when the number of paid-out prize balls is reduced, the number of winnings in the operating port and, consequently, the number of fluctuations of the symbol is reduced, thereby reducing the problem that the interest for the player is reduced. . Also, for the gaming shop side, for example, a pachinko machine provided with only one operating port may have a plurality of operating ports set so that the number of payouts is different from a case where the number of payouts is uniform. Thus, the adjustment work when adjusting the winning number and the payout number becomes relatively easy. As a result, it is possible to easily perform the adjustment in consideration of the improvement of the interest for the player and the profit of the game store.
[0075]
In addition, the left operating port 13a and the right operating port 13b are juxtaposed below the variable display device 14 so as to be separated in the left-right direction. For this reason, the player operates the handle 8 so that the ratio of the game ball B flowing down either the left side or the right side of the variable display device 14 is increased, so that the game ball B is moved to the left operating port 13a. , The winning rate of the right operating port 13b also changes. If the ratio of the game balls B flowing down the left side of the variable display device 14 increases, the ratio of winning the left operating port 13a becomes relatively large, and if the ratio of the game balls B flowing down the right side of the variable display device 14 increases, The ratio of winning in the right operating port 13b is relatively large. Further, if it is easier to win with the left operating port 13a than with the right operating port 13b, the payout number per game ball B and the winning rate to the operating ports 13a and 13b are changed based on the will of the player. Can be done. As a result, diversification of games is achieved, which leads to further enhancement of interest.
[0076]
Further, since two operating ports having different numbers of awarded balls, such as the left operating port 13a and the right operating port 13b, are provided separately (separated) from each other, each of the operating ports 13a and 13b is set. It is easy for a player to recognize the difference in the number of awarded balls.
[0077]
Note that the present invention is not limited to the content described in the above embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.
[0078]
(A) At least one of the left operating port 13a and the right operating port 13b is changed from a closed state where the game ball B is difficult to win or cannot win, to an open state where the game ball B can easily win or win based on the establishment of the specific opening condition. For example, an electric accessory having a plurality of blades may be used. In this way, the number of payouts per game ball B and the winning rate to the operating ports 13a and 13b can be further changed, and the game can be further diversified. Further, when the variable prize means (the electric accessory etc.) is in the open state, the payout number of the prize balls (game balls B) corresponding to the variable prize means is in the closed state. The payout number may be different from the payout number of the prize balls (game balls B) corresponding to the variable winning means. By doing so, it is possible to further diversify the game. For example, when both the left operating port 13a and the right operating port 13b are the variable winning means, and the game ball B wins there when the left operating port 13a or the right operating port 13b is in the closed state, When one prize ball is paid out and the left operating port 13a or the right operating port 13b is in an open state, when the game ball B wins there, five prize balls are paid out. You may.
[0079]
(B) The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and a configuration in which at least one of the left operating port 13a and the right operating port 13b is provided in plurality may be employed.
[0080]
(C) The left working port 13a and the right working port 13b may be arranged not only in the left-right direction but also apart from each other in the up-down direction, for example.
[0081]
(D) In the above embodiment, a so-called first-type pachinko machine 1 is described as an example. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachinko machine of another type different from the above-described embodiment or another game machine is used. It is also possible to carry out. For example, a special variable prize device including at least one opening / closing member that can be displaced between a closed position where the game ball B cannot win or difficult to win and an open position where the game ball B can win or easily win. (Special variable winning means), and the so-called second type of pachinko machine wherein the opening / closing member is displaced to the open position based on the game ball B winning the operating port as the specific winning means. It may be implemented as a machine. Of course, it may be implemented as a so-called third-type pachinko machine.
[0082]
Further, the present invention may be implemented as a first-type pachinko machine or the like in which a high-probability mode or a so-called probable change mode or a time-saving mode as a specific addition state based on the establishment of a specific addition condition is generated. In addition, the variable prize winning means described in (a) above is employed, and the ratio of the variable prize winning means being in the open state during the occurrence of the probable change mode or the like is increased as compared with the normal state (the number of times or the time is increased, etc.) ). In this way, during the occurrence of the probable change mode or the like, the decrease in the number of the game balls B possessed by the player is relatively small, and the player does not need to care for the decrease in the number of the game balls B relatively frequently. You can concentrate on Further, the probability change mode and the like occur when the gaming ball B wins at the left operating port 13a and a big hit occurs, and when the gaming ball B wins at the right operating port 13b and a big hit occurs. The probabilities may be different. For example, when the game ball B wins in the left operating port 13a and a jackpot occurs, a probability change mode occurs with a probability of 1/2, and the game ball B wins in the right operating port 13b and the jackpot state occurs. May occur, the probability change mode may occur with a probability of 1/3.
[0083]
(E) The probability of occurrence of the big hit state may differ between the case where the game ball B wins the left operating port 13a and the case where the gaming ball B wins the right operating port 13b. For example, when the game ball B wins the left operating port 13a, a jackpot occurs at a probability of 1/60, and when the game ball B wins the right operating port 13b, a 1/300 probability occurs. The big hit state may be caused to occur.
[0084]
(F) The number of times the shutter 12a is opened and closed (the number of rounds, the number of times the variable prize device 12 is opened and closed) during the occurrence of the big hit state is determined when the game ball B wins the left operating port 13a and the big hit state occurs, It may be different from the case where the jackpot 13b is won and the big hit state occurs. Here, when the game ball B wins the left operating port 13a and a big hit occurs, the number of times of opening and closing the variable winning device 12 becomes smaller than when the big ball hit occurs by winning the right operating port 13b. You may do so. Conversely, when the gaming ball B wins the left operating port 13a and a big hit state occurs, the number of times the variable winning device 12 opens and closes is greater than when the big ball hit state occurs when the gaming ball B wins the right operating port 13b. You may do so. For example, when the gaming ball B wins in the left operating port 13a and a jackpot occurs, the variable winning device 12 is opened 15 times, and when the gaming ball B wins in the right operating port 13b and a jackpot occurs. , The variable winning device 12 may be opened only three times.
[0085]
(G) The number of game balls B that can be awarded to the variable prize device 12 during one round (cycle) is changed to the case where the gaming ball B wins to the left operation port 13a and a big hit state occurs, and the case where the number of the game balls B reaches the right operation port 13b It may be different from the case where a prize has been won and the jackpot state has occurred. Here, when the gaming ball B wins to the left operating port 13a and a big hit occurs, the variable ball winning device 12 wins in one round than when the game ball B wins to the right operating port 13b and a big hit occurs. The number of possible game balls B may be reduced. Conversely, when the gaming ball B wins in the left operating port 13a and a big hit occurs, the variable ball winning device 12 wins in one round than when the big ball hits and the right operating port 13b wins. The number of possible game balls B may be increased. For example, when the gaming ball B wins in the left operating port 13a and a big hit state occurs, the shutter 12a is closed once by 10 game balls B winning in the variable winning device 12, and one round is completed. When the game ball B wins in the right operating port 13b and a big hit occurs, even if two game balls win in the variable winning device 12, the shutter 12a is closed once and one round is ended. Good.
[0086]
(H) The time when the shutter 12a is in the open state during one round (cycle) is when the gaming ball B wins the left operating port 13a and a big hit occurs, and when the gaming ball B wins the right operating port 13b. You may make it different from the case where a big hit state occurs. Here, when the gaming ball B wins the left operating port 13a and a big hit occurs, the time when the shutter 12a is in the open state is longer than when the gaming ball B wins the right operating port 13b and the big hit occurs. May be shortened. Conversely, when the gaming ball B wins the left operating port 13a and a big hit occurs, the time when the shutter 12a is in the open state is longer than when the gaming ball B wins the right operating port 13b and the big hit occurs. May be longer. For example, when the game ball B wins the left operating port 13a and a big hit occurs, the shutter 12a can be opened for 30 seconds during one round, and the game ball B wins the right operating port 13b. If a big hit state occurs, the shutter 12a may be opened for 15 seconds during one round.
[0087]
(I) The display mode on the variable display device 14 may be different between a case where the game ball B has won the left operating port 13a and a case where the gaming ball B has won the right operating port 13b. For example, the variation mode of the symbol, the reach mode in a so-called reach state before the symbol is stopped and displayed in the specific combination, and the like may be different.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front 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 block diagram illustrating an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine.
[Explanation of symbols]
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine as a game machine, 5 ... Game board, 12 ... Variable prize device as special variable prize means, 13a ... Left operating port as 1st specific prize means, 13b ... Right operating port as 2nd specific prize means , 14 ... variable display device as special display means, 31a, 31b ... start switch, 40 ... main board forming game value deriving means, 45 ... payout control board forming payout means, 50 ... game forming payout means Ball payout mechanism, B: game ball.

Claims (1)

Firing means for firing a game ball;
A game board having a predetermined game area in which the launched game balls are guided,
Guide means for guiding a game ball in the game area,
A specific prize winning means capable of winning the game ball,
Discharging means for discharging the game ball that has won the specific prize means out of the game area,
A gaming machine comprising: a game value deriving unit capable of deriving a plurality of game values based on a winning of a game ball to the specific winning unit,
While providing a plurality of the specific winning means,
In the plurality of specific prize means, at least one of the plurality of game values corresponding to each specific prize means has the same game value, and the other types have different game values. .

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