JP2004223091A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for raising amusement by giving game features different from those in a normal game to a player. <P>SOLUTION: A game control part 111 decides whether a mission is presented to the player or not when a game ball wins a V prize. When the presentation of the mission to the player is decided, the game control part 111 displays the contents of the mission in a variable display apparatus 40, and presents them to the player. Then the part 111 determines whether the mission is achieved or not. When it is determined that the mission is achieved, the game control part 111 decides the number of a round for a jackpot as "15". When the achievement of the mission is not determined, the number of the round for the jackpot is decided as "2". <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO&NCIPI

Description

[0001]
TECHNICAL FIELD OF THE INVENTION
The present invention includes a variable winning device that is controlled to perform a start-opening operation to change a state disadvantageous to a player to a state advantageous to a player based on a winning of a game ball in a start-up area. When a game ball wins in a specific area provided in the variable winning device while performing the game, a gaming machine that generates a specific gaming state that controls the variable winning device in a state that is more advantageous to the player than the start opening operation About.
[0002]
[Prior art]
For example, a gaming machine that is classified as a “second type” by the Customs Appropriation Law has an opening and closing that constitutes a large winning opening when a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium wins a starting winning opening (starting chucker). When a member (so-called wing) is opened and a game ball picked up by the wing wins (V prize) in a specific area (V zone) in a special winning opening (variable prize device), the pachinko gaming machine becomes a big hit. This type of gaming machine is sometimes called a Hikoki type or the like.
[0003]
In a gaming machine of this type, when a big hit occurs, a round game in which the opening and closing operation of the blade is repeated a predetermined number of times is executed a predetermined number of times (round number). The number of rounds is determined according to the result of the lottery, in which the internal lottery is performed when the V prize is won. Then, the determined number of rounds is displayed on the display device of the gaming machine, and the player is notified of the number of rounds of the round game.
[0004]
By the way, when the number of rounds of the round game is displayed on the display device, and the number of rounds is recognized by the player, the expectation of the player disappears with this notification. For this reason, there is a problem that the interest of the player after the notification is reduced.
[0005]
In order to solve such a problem, after the determined number of rounds is not displayed to the player, but a number smaller than the determined number of rounds is displayed on the display device, the number of rounds is notified so that the number increases stepwise. (For example, Patent Document 1).
[0006]
[Patent Document 1]
JP-A-2002-200252
[0007]
[Problems to be solved by the invention]
In the gaming machine disclosed in Patent Literature 1, the player's expectation of the number of rounds can be maintained even during a jackpot, and the interest of the player can be improved. However, since the number of rounds is determined by the internal lottery at the time of winning the V, it is not possible to give a game characteristic different from a normal game by the participation of the player, and it is not possible to increase the fun.
[0008]
The present invention has been made in view of the above situation, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine which can provide a player with a game characteristic different from a normal game and increase the fun.
[0009]
[Means for Solving the Problems]
In order to achieve the above object, a gaming machine according to claim 1 of the present application,
When the starting ball detecting means for detecting the winning of the game ball to the starting area detects that the game ball has won the starting area, the starting opening operation for changing the state disadvantageous to the player to an advantageous state for the player is performed. A variable winning device (for example, the variable winning device 6) controlled to be performed, and a specific ball detecting means (for example, the specific ball detector 27b) provided in the variable winning device for detecting winning of a game ball in a specific area. If the game ball that has won the specific area is detected by the specific ball detection means while performing the start-open operation, the state is changed to a state more advantageous to the player than the start-open operation. A gaming machine for generating a specific gaming state for controlling a winning device,
The specific game state has a first specific game state and a second specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific game state,
A specific condition presentation determining means (for example, a portion in which the game control unit 111 executes step S313) for determining whether or not to present a specific condition to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A specific condition presenting means for presenting a specific condition to a player when the specific condition presentation determining means determines to present a specific condition (for example, a part in which the game control unit 111 executes step S321);
After a specific condition is presented by the specific condition presentation unit, a specific period shift control unit that shifts to a specific period in which the establishment of the specific condition is valid (for example, a part where the game control unit 111 executes step S322). When,
In a specific period shifted by the specific period shift control unit, a specific condition satisfaction determination unit (for example, a determination unit that determines whether the specific condition is satisfied based on detection of a game ball hit into a game area by a player (for example, A part where the game control unit 111 executes the step S341);
When the specific condition satisfaction determination unit determines that the specific condition is satisfied, the specific game state control unit (for example, the game control unit 111 performs step S223) that controls the variable winning device to the second specific game state. To perform the operation).
[0010]
According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, when the predetermined condition is satisfied and the determination to present the specific condition is made, the determined specific condition is presented to the player. Then, when the player fulfills a specific condition in a specific period, the specific game state control means controls the variable winning device to a second specific game state having a higher game value for the player than the first specific game state. I do. That is, the variable winning device is controlled to the second specific game state by performing a game different from a normal game in which the player establishes specific conditions in a specific period. In this way, a game characteristic different from a normal game can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be increased. Further, the player's sense of expectation can be improved.
[0011]
In the gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present application, the specific condition has a plurality of types of specific conditions, and a specific condition for selecting any specific condition from the plurality of types of specific conditions. A selection unit (for example, a part where the game control unit 111 executes step S315) is further provided. According to this configuration, since there are a plurality of types of specific conditions, variations of the specific conditions are increased, and the interest is improved.
[0012]
In the gaming machine described in claim 3 of the present application, the plurality of types of specific conditions include a specific condition that is difficult to be satisfied and a specific condition that is easily satisfied. According to this configuration, since there are specific conditions that are hard to be satisfied and specific conditions that are easy to be satisfied, variations of the specific conditions are increased, and interest is improved. In addition, the degree of difficulty of a specific condition can be changed.
[0013]
Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 4 of the present application, the specific period has a plurality of types of specific periods, and a specific period selecting means for selecting any specific period from the plurality of types of specific periods, Further prepare. According to this configuration, since there are a plurality of types of specific periods, variations of specific times are increased, and interest is improved.
[0014]
Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 5 of the present application, the predetermined condition is satisfied when the specific ball detecting means detects a winning of a game ball in a specific area. According to this configuration, the predetermined condition is satisfied when the specific ball detection unit detects the winning of the game ball in the specific area, so that the player can have a greater sense of expectation.
[0015]
Further, the gaming machine according to claim 6 of the present application further includes a prize ball detecting means (for example, prize ball detectors 24a and 24b) for detecting a prize of a game ball to the variable prize device, wherein the predetermined condition is satisfied. Is established because the winning ball detecting means detects the winning of the game ball to the variable winning device, but the specific ball detecting means does not detect the winning of the game ball to the specific area. According to this configuration, the winning ball detecting means detects the winning of the game ball to the variable winning device, but the specific condition is determined by the fact that the specific ball detecting means does not detect the winning of the game ball to the specific area. Since it is established, the player can have a sense of expectation by winning the game ball in the variable winning device.
[0016]
Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 7 of the present application, as the specific game state, the variable prize is held until a predetermined number of game balls win or a predetermined upper limit number of times is satisfied. The device has a function of executing a round game up to a predetermined number of times in which the device is in an advantageous state for the player, and the second specific game state has the predetermined number of times greater than the first specific game state, or The operation of the variable winning device is controlled such that more game balls win during the round game than in the first specific game state. According to this configuration, the second specific game state has a larger number of predetermined times of executing the round game than the first specific game state, or has more game balls during the round game than the first specific game state. Is easy to win the variable winning device. For this reason, the player's willingness to satisfy the specific condition can be increased.
[0017]
Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 8 of the present application, the specific condition presenting unit further includes an image display unit (for example, the variable display 40) that displays the specific condition on an image display device. According to this configuration, since the specific condition is displayed on the image display device, the specific condition can be easily shown to the player.
[0018]
BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION
Hereinafter, a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
In the following description, the present invention will be described with an example of a gaming machine classified as “Type 2” by the Customs Adequacy Law, but the present invention is not limited to this, Opening / closing member constituting the big winning opening is opened for a predetermined time by winning, and when the game medium picked up by the opening / closing member wins a predetermined area in the big winning opening, the opening / closing member opens and closes as a big hit. Is applicable to all game machines.
[0019]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to the present embodiment, showing an arrangement layout of main members. The pachinko gaming machine (gaming machine) 1 is roughly divided into a gaming board (gauge board) 2 constituting a gaming board surface, and a gaming machine frame (base frame) 3 for supporting and fixing the gaming board 2.
[0020]
The game board 2 has a substantially circular game area 5 surrounded by a guide rail 4.
[0021]
As shown in an enlarged manner in FIG. 2, a variable winning device (large winning opening) 6 is arranged at a substantially central position of the game area 5. The variable winning device 6 includes a mounting board 21 for mounting the variable winning device 6 on the surface of the game board 2. A pair of left and right opening / closing members (splashes) 22a and 22b are rotatably supported by the mounting board 21. The opening / closing members 22a and 22b are connected to solenoids (212a and 212b described later with reference to FIG. 4) via a link mechanism. In a normal state where the solenoid is off, the opening / closing members 22a and 22b are in a vertical state indicated by a broken line, and the solenoid is on. At this time, the inclined state shown by the solid line is obtained.
[0022]
When the opening and closing members 22a and 22b are inclined, the winning openings 23a and 23b closed by the opening and closing members 22a and 22b are opened. The game balls picked up by the opening / closing members 22a and 22b can enter the winning space 28 formed by the upright side walls 29 through the opened winning openings 23a and 23b.
[0023]
Winning ball detectors 24a and 24b are arranged near the winning openings 23a and 23b, and detect game balls (winning balls) that have passed through the winning openings 23a and 23b and entered the winning space 28.
[0024]
Below the winning openings 23a and 23b, an inclined plate 25, a first electric accessory 26, and a second electric accessory 27 are sequentially arranged in the vertical direction. The first electric accessory 26 and the second electric accessory 27 divide the game ball falling from the inclined plate 25 into a specific area (V zone) for deriving a state advantageous to the player and another normal area, and furthermore, In addition, the progress of the game is controlled by variously changing the probability of being assigned to a specific area.
[0025]
As will be described later with reference to FIG. 8 to FIG. 10, the game ball winning from the winning ports 23 a and 23 b rolls on the inclined plate 25 and falls on the first electric accessory 26. The dropped game ball rolls on the first electric accessory 26, and a part thereof is stored (accommodated) in a recessed storage portion (accommodation portion) 26a formed in the front portion thereof, and the other is stored on the side. Fall from the part.
[0026]
The storage unit 26a operates in conjunction with the opening and closing operations of the opening and closing members 22a and 22b, and opens after a lapse of a fixed period (for example, 3 to 4 seconds) from the opening operation of the opening and closing members 22a and 22b, and removes the stored game balls. Release and let fall.
[0027]
In the second electric accessory 27, a V zone (specific area) 27a is formed. In the V zone 27a, a specific ball detector 27b that detects the entry of a game ball is arranged. The second electric accessory 27 performs reciprocal rotational movement in the horizontal direction around a position where the V zone 27a is immediately below the storage part 26a. When a game ball that has fallen from the storage unit 26a enters the V zone 27a (V prize), this is detected by the specific ball detector 27b, and a specific game mode (big hit) that is more advantageous to the player than the game starting state or the normal state. In this case, the opening / closing members 22a and 22b repeat the opening / closing operation for a predetermined number of rounds.
[0028]
The specific ball detector 27b is provided with an effective means for validating the V winning for a predetermined period after the opening and closing members 22a and 22b are closed. This is because it takes time for the game balls winning from the winning openings 23a and 23b to reach the V zone 27a, and the specific ball detector 27b detects the game balls winning the V within a predetermined period. In addition, as described later, when the game ball wins a V, a random value is extracted, and a jackpot mode is determined from the random value.
[0029]
A game ball that has won a prize in the prize space 28, but has not fallen from the side of the first motor-operated accessory 26 or the second motor-operated accessory 27 to have a V prize, that is, a game ball that has passed only the normal area. , And the game ball after the V prize is collected by the falling ball guiding member 30.
[0030]
The details of the processing of the game balls that have been won in the variable winning device 6 will be described later with reference to FIGS.
[0031]
In the winning space 28 of the variable winning device 6, a variable display 40 constituted by a liquid crystal panel or the like is arranged. The variable display 40 displays the content of a game (mission) different from a normal game as a specific condition, the number of rounds in the case of a big hit, and the like.
[0032]
Here, the mission is a normal game in which a player is allowed to play a specific condition (mission achievement) within a specific period, for example, "Let a chucker win within 30 seconds". Is a different game. When the player achieves the mission, for example, the player further increases the number of rounds at the time of a big hit, or controls the operation of the variable winning device 6 so that many game balls win during the round game. It is an advantageous jackpot game.
[0033]
Further, inside the variable winning device 6, there is arranged an accessory decoration lamp 41 for decorating the first and second electric accessory 26, 27.
[0034]
Below the variable winning device 6, left, middle, and right starting winning ports 7a to 7c are arranged. The left, middle, and right starting winning ports 7a to 7c have built-in starting ball detectors 8a to 8c, respectively.
[0035]
When a game ball wins in the left / right starting winning port 7a or 7c, the game ball is detected by the starting ball detector 8a or 8c. In response to this detection, the opening / closing members 22a and 22b are opened (released) once for a predetermined period (for example, 0.4 seconds). When a game ball wins in the middle starting winning opening 7b, the game ball is detected by the starting ball detector 8b. In response to this detection, the opening / closing members 22a and 22b are opened twice for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds). The state in which the opening and closing members 22a and 22b perform the opening operation in response to the winning detection of the starting ball detectors 8a to 8c is referred to as a starting and opening operation state.
[0036]
Further, in the game area 5, four general winning openings 51 to 54, side lamps 61 to 66 for enhancing the effect of playing the game, windmill direction conversion members 71 to 76 for giving randomness to the flow of the hit ball, and many others. And an out port 79 for discharging game balls.
[0037]
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, on the game board 2, a handle 81 for launching a game ball, a plurality of frame decoration lamps 82 for decoration and production, a speaker 83 for sound emission, and the like are arranged.
[0038]
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 and shows an arrangement layout of main boards. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes a power supply board (power supply unit) 110, a game control board (game control unit) 111, a sound control board (voice control unit) 112, and a lamp control board (lamp control board), as described in detail later. Unit) 113, a payout control board (payout control unit) 114, and a display control board (display control unit) 115, which are provided at appropriate places.
[0039]
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a system configuration centering on the game control board 111. The pachinko gaming machine 1 mainly includes a game control board (game control unit) 111, a detector group 211, solenoids 212a and 212b, a motor 213, a payout control board 114, a ball payout apparatus 214, and a sound control board. 112, a speaker 83, a lamp control board 113, a lamp group 215, a display control board 115, and a variable display 40.
[0040]
The game control board 111 is a main control board, and includes a basic circuit 121, a switch circuit 122, a solenoid circuit 123, and a motor circuit 124.
[0041]
The basic circuit 121 includes a ROM (Read Only Memory) 141, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 142, a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 143, and an I / O (Input / Output Interface) 144.
[0042]
The ROM 141 stores a control program that defines an operation to be executed by the CPU 143. The RAM 142 is used as a main memory and a work memory of the CPU 143. The CPU 143 performs a control operation according to a control program stored in the ROM 141. The I / O 144 controls input and output of data and signals between the basic circuit 121 and an external circuit.
[0043]
The detector group 211 includes a specific ball detector 27b arranged in the V zone 27a of the second electric accessory 27, a starting ball detector 8a to 8c arranged in the left, middle, and right winning openings 7a to 7c. It includes prize ball detectors 24a and 24b arranged in the prize space 28 of the variable prize device 6, and prize ball detectors (not shown) arranged in the general prize openings 51 to 54.
[0044]
When a detection signal (ON signal) is output from each detector in the detector group 211, the switch circuit 122 takes in the signal and transmits the signal to the basic circuit 121.
[0045]
The solenoids 212a, 212b are connected to the opening / closing members 22a, 22b via a link mechanism. When the solenoids 212a, 212b are turned on, the opening / closing members 22a, 22b are tilted to open the winning holes 23a, 23b, thereby winning the game ball. Make it possible. The solenoid circuit 123 drives the solenoids 212a and 212b according to a control signal from the basic circuit 121.
[0046]
The motor 213 rotates at a constant speed, and causes the second electric accessory 27 to reciprocate in a horizontal direction at a predetermined angle around a position where the V zone 27a is directly below the storage portion 26a. The motor 213 rotationally drives the second electric accessory 27 in this manner, so that the probability of distributing the game balls stored in the storage portion 26a of the first electric accessory 26 to the V zone 27a which is the specific area is increased. The first and second electric auditors 26 and 27 are drive-controlled in a high probability mode and a low probability mode with a low probability.
[0047]
Further, the motor 213 has a built-in sensor for detecting the rotation angle of the second electric accessory 27 and detects the rotation angle of the second electric accessory 27. The motor circuit 124 drives the motor 213 according to the control of the basic circuit 121. In addition, it notifies the basic circuit 121 of the rotation angle of the second electric accessory 27 detected by the sensor built in the motor 213.
[0048]
The payout control board 114, under the control of the basic circuit 121, instructs the ball payout device 214 to pay out a certain number of prize balls each time the prize ball detectors 24a and 24b detect a prize ball. The ball payout device 214 pays out a predetermined number of prize balls under the control of the payout control board 114.
The sound control board 112 outputs various notification sounds and sound effects via the speaker 83 under the control of the basic circuit 121.
The lamp group 215 includes the side lamps 61 to 66, the frame decoration lamp 82, the accessory decoration lamp 41, and the like. The lamp control board 113 controls turning on / off / blinking of the lamps in the lamp group 215 under the control of the basic circuit 121.
[0049]
The display control board 115 controls the variable display 40 to display various information, for example, the content of the mission, the number of rounds in the case of a big hit, and the like.
[0050]
The ROM 141 of the basic circuit 121 stores a mission determination table as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 5A, the mission determination table has six missions 1 to 6 according to random numbers. Further, the mission determination table is provided with a condition that no mission is presented according to the random number value (indicated by-in FIG. 5A). Which mission or mission is not to be presented is determined by a random number value extracted when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The predetermined condition is, for example, that the specific ball detector 27b has detected a winning of a game ball in the V zone 27a, that is, that the game ball has won a V. In the case of this example, for example, if the extracted random number is “100”, it is determined that the mission is not to be presented. If the extracted random number is “225”, it is determined that the mission 1 is to be presented. Is done.
[0051]
The ROM 141 of the basic circuit 121 stores a mission content table as shown in FIG. 5B. As shown in FIG. 5B, the contents of six missions, Mission 1 to Mission 6, are stored in the mission content table. These missions include, for example, a mission that is hard to be completed like Mission 6, and a mission that is easy to be completed like Mission 1. As shown in Mission 1 and Mission 2, these missions are provided with a plurality of types of specific periods (mission times) in which the establishment of the mission is effective. For this reason, the variation of the mission increases, and the interest of the game can be improved. Further, the difficulty of the mission can be varied.
[0052]
Note that the ROM 141 stores a round number determination table (not shown), and the number of rounds in the specific game state (big hit state) is determined by a random number value extracted at the time of winning a V.
[0053]
As shown in FIG. 6A, a mission memory 131, a process selection flag memory 132, a round counter 133, and a status memory 134 are arranged on the RAM 142 of the basic circuit 121.
[0054]
As shown in FIG. 6B, the mission memory 131 includes a mission content memory 1311, a mission determination flag memory 1312, a mission selection flag memory 1313, a timer value counter 1314, and a mission achievement flag memory 1315. Is done.
[0055]
The mission content memory 1311 is a memory for storing information on the mission content determined from the extracted random numbers.
The mission determination flag memory 1312 stores a status flag indicating whether or not the current state is a state in which the presentation of the mission is determined.
The mission selection flag memory 1313 stores a process selection flag for selecting a mission process executed by the CPU 143.
The timer value counter 1314 counts the remaining mission time (remaining time timer value) during mission processing.
The mission achievement flag memory 1315 stores a status flag indicating whether the current state is the mission achievement state.
[0056]
The process selection flag memory 132 stores a process selection flag for selecting a variable winning device control process executed by the CPU 143.
The round counter 133 counts the number of remaining rounds at the time of a big hit. The status memory 134 stores a status flag indicating whether or not the current gaming state is a specific gaming state.
[0057]
Next, the operation (action) of the game by the pachinko gaming machine 1 will be described.
When a player operates a handle 81 provided at a lower right position of the pachinko gaming machine 1, a game ball is fired into the game area 5 by a firing motor. When a game ball wins in any of the left, middle, and right starting winning ports 7a to 7c, the starting ball detectors 8a to 8c detect this, and the execution condition of the opening and closing operation of the opening and closing members 22a and 22b is established. Subsequently, when the execution start condition (e.g., a predetermined period has elapsed since the previous opening / closing operation) is satisfied, as shown in FIGS. 7A and 7B, the pair of left and right opening / closing members 22a and 22b move the rotating shaft. It turns to the center, and the winning openings 23a and 23b are opened. For example, when the starting winning opening is the left or right starting winning opening 7a, 7c, as shown in FIG. 7A, the opening / closing members 22a, 22b are opened only once for a predetermined period (for example, 0.4 seconds). When the start winning opening is the middle starting winning opening 7b, as shown in FIG. 7B, the opening and closing members 22a and 22b are opened twice consecutively for a predetermined period (for example, 0.5 seconds). . The game balls picked up by the tilted opening / closing members 22a, 22b enter the winning space 28 through the winning openings 23a, 23b. At this time, a prize ball is detected by the prize ball detector 24a or 24b, and a prize ball is paid out by the ball payout device 214.
[0058]
The winning game ball rolls on the inclined plate 25 and is guided to the hemispherical portion of the first electric accessory 26. The game ball rolls on the hemisphere portion, and a part of the ball enters a storage portion 26a arranged on the front as shown in FIGS. 8A and 9A, is stored, and the other falls.
[0059]
The storage section 26a operates in conjunction with the operation of the opening / closing members 22a, 22b, and as shown in FIGS. 7 (a) and 7 (b), after a lapse of a predetermined period from the opening of the opening / closing members 22a, 22b. (B), as shown by the arrow AR in FIG. 9 (b), to open the game ball in the storage section 26a.
[0060]
The second electric accessory 27 repeats a repetitive rotation at a constant speed as shown by an arrow YA in FIGS. 8A to 9B and a plan view in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8B, when the game ball that has fallen from the storage unit 26a enters the V zone 27a, which is a specific area (V prize), a jackpot is won. As shown in (b), it falls from the surrounding normal area.
[0061]
The probability or ease of entry of a game ball that has fallen from the storage section 26a into the V zone 27a is high when the V zone 27a is directly below the storage section 26a, and the V zone 27a is positioned directly below the storage section 26a. It gets smaller as you go away. That is, when the opening / closing members 22a and 22b are opened, the easiness of the V prize is high when the V zone 27a is directly below the storage portion 26a, and the V zone 27a is in a highly accurate state. As the distance from the area immediately below 26a decreases, the state becomes smaller and the state becomes less accurate. Therefore, the position of the V zone 27a and the easiness of winning a V prize can be schematically represented by sine wave functions shown in FIGS. 11 (a) and 11 (b).
In this way, the first and second electric auditors 26 and 27 distribute the winning sphere to the variable prize device 6 into the V zone 27a which is the specific area and the other normal area, and furthermore, the probability of being distributed to the specific area. Is high and the probability is low and the probability is low.
[0062]
When the game ball enters the V zone 27a and becomes a big hit, a random value is extracted, and it is determined whether or not to present a mission based on the extracted random value.
[0063]
Here, if it is determined not to present the mission (the random number value is “0” to “220” in this example), the number of rounds is determined based on the extracted random number value. The determined number of rounds is displayed on the variable display 40. Further, the game control unit 111 controls the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing members 22a and 22b, the opening / closing operation of the storage unit 26a of the first electric accessory 26, and the movement operation of the second electric accessory 27. FIG. 12 shows an operation example of the opening / closing members 22a and 22b, the storage portion 26a of the first electric accessory 26, and the second electric accessory 27. In each round, the opening / closing members 22a and 22b are repeatedly opened and closed until the number of game balls that have won the winning space 28 reaches ten or the number of opening and closing reaches a predetermined number. When the game ball wins a V during the round, the game proceeds to the next round, and the round game is executed with the determined number of rounds as an upper limit.
[0064]
On the other hand, if it is determined that the mission is to be presented (in this example, the random numbers are “221” to “251”), the mission (a game different from a normal game) is executed as illustrated in FIG. The execution is displayed on the variable display device 40 to notify the player. FIG. 13A shows an example in which “variable time” is displayed on the variable display 40 to notify the player. FIG. 13B shows an example of notifying the player by displaying the mission contents 401 on the variable display 40, "Make the chucker win within 30 seconds". As described above, since the mission contents 401 are displayed on the variable display 40, the mission contents 401 can be easily shown to the player.
[0065]
Here, “☆” 402 shown in FIG. 13B indicates the difficulty level of the mission, and indicates that the smaller the number, the more easily the mission can be accomplished by the player. The player executes the mission after notifying that the mission content 401 is displayed on the variable display 40. Then, when the player has completed the mission, it is possible to execute the jackpot game in the jackpot mode (second specific game state) which is more advantageous than the normal jackpot mode (first specific game state).
[0066]
Next, a control process executed by the game control unit 111 to realize the above-described game process will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts of FIGS. FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a main process executed by the game control unit 111.
[0067]
After performing a predetermined security check process, the game control unit 111 performs a necessary initialization process (step S101). The initial setting process includes a RAM clearing process, a flag initial value setting process, and the like. Further, the game control unit 111 sets a register so that a timer interrupt is periodically generated every 2 ms, for example. That is, as an initial value, for example, a value corresponding to 2 ms is set in a predetermined register (time constant register). Thereafter, a loop process is started.
[0068]
When a timer interrupt occurs, the game control unit 111 executes a timer interrupt process shown in FIG. First, the game control unit 111 inputs the detection signals of the respective detectors via the switch circuit 122, and executes their state determination (switch processing) (step S111). Next, the game control unit 111 executes an error process for detecting various errors (step S112). Subsequently, the game control unit 111 updates a random counter that updates the count value of each counter for generating each random number (step S113). Next, the game control unit 111 executes a variable winning device control process described later (step S114). Subsequently, the game control unit 111 executes a mission process described later (step S115).
[0069]
Next, the variable winning device control processing will be described. FIG. 16 shows a flowchart of the variable winning device control processing.
[0070]
As shown in FIG. 16, the game control unit 111 performs a start determination process (step S201) for determining whether or not a game ball has won any of the left, middle, and right start winning openings 7a, 7b, and 7c. Execute. In this process, the game control unit 111 checks the output of the starting ball detectors 8a to 8c via the switch circuit 122, so that the game is sent to one of the left, middle, and right starting winning ports 7a, 7b, and 7c. It detects whether or not the ball has won. When a game ball is won, the game control unit 111 updates the value of the process selection flag stored in the process selection flag memory 132 to “1”.
[0071]
Next, based on the value of the process selection flag stored in the process selection flag memory 132, the game control unit 111 selects any one of the six processes of steps S202 to S207 shown in FIG.
[0072]
The normal process in step S202 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag set in the selection flag memory 132 is the initial value “0”. In this process, the game control unit 111 performs a normal process in a state where the game ball has not won any of the left, middle, and right starting winning ports 7a, 7b, 7c.
[0073]
The opening / closing member opening / closing process in step S203 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag is “1”. In this process, the game control unit 111 excites the solenoids 212a and 212b via the solenoid circuit 123, and as shown in FIG. 7 (a) or (b), the types of the winning start winning openings 7a to 7c. The opening and closing members 22a and 22b are opened and closed once or twice for a predetermined period in accordance with. After that, the game control unit 111 updates the value of the process selection flag to “2”.
[0074]
The jackpot determination process in step S204 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag is “2”. In this process, as shown in FIG. 17, first, the game control unit 111 determines whether or not the game ball has won a V (Step S211). That is, when the opening and closing members 22a and 22b are opened in step S203, the output of the specific ball detector 27b determines whether or not the game ball has won the variable prize device 6 and has entered the V zone 27a (V prize). Is fetched through the switch circuit 122 and is determined.
[0075]
Here, the V winning means that the game ball has entered the V zone 27a within a predetermined period after the opening and closing members 22a and 22b are closed. As described above, the specific ball detector 27b is provided with the validity means for validating the V winning in a predetermined period after the opening and closing members 22a and 22b are closed, and the game entering the V zone 27a within the predetermined period is provided. This is because the ball is detected by the specific ball detector 27b.
[0076]
When the game control unit 111 determines that the game ball has won the V (Step S211; Yes), the game control unit 111 activates a random number program and extracts a random number value (Step S212). This random number is used for determining the number of rounds in the mission processing and the jackpot mode determination processing. The game control unit 111 sets a flag indicating the specific game state in the status memory 134, updates the value of the process selection flag to “3” (step S213), and ends the process.
[0077]
When the game control unit 111 determines that the game ball does not win the V (Step S211; No), it updates the value of the process selection flag to “0” (Step S214), and ends this process.
[0078]
The jackpot mode determination process in step S205 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag is “3”. In this process, as shown in FIG. 18, first, the game control unit 111 determines whether or not the mission determination flag stored in the mission determination flag memory 1312 is on (step S221). This mission determination flag is set to ON when it is determined to present a mission based on the random number value extracted in the jackpot determination process in step S204 in a mission process described later.
[0079]
When determining that the mission determination flag is on (step S221; Yes), the game control unit 111 determines whether or not a mission is being performed (step S222). As will be described later, the mission ends when the mission time ends (the value of the timer value counter 1314 = 0) or when the mission is completed (the mission achievement flag in the mission achievement flag memory 1315: ON). For this reason, the game control unit 111 determines whether or not a mission is being performed based on the value of the timer value counter 1314 and the mission achievement flag. When the game control unit 111 determines that a mission is being performed (step S222; Yes), the process ends.
[0080]
When determining that the mission is not being performed (Step S222; No), the game control unit 111 determines whether the mission achievement flag is on (Step S223). This mission achievement flag is set to ON when it is determined in the mission processing described later that the mission has been achieved.
[0081]
When determining that the mission achievement flag is ON (step S223; Yes), the game control unit 111 determines the number of jackpot rounds to be “15” (step S224). Then, the game control unit 111 sets the mission determination flag and the mission achievement flag to off (step S225).
[0082]
On the other hand, when determining that the mission achievement flag is not on (step S223; No), the game control unit 111 determines the number of rounds of the jackpot to be “2” (step S226). As described above, the number of jackpot rounds greatly differs depending on whether or not the mission has been achieved, and thus the player's willingness to accomplish the mission can be increased.
[0083]
When determining that the mission determination flag is not on (step S221; No), the game control unit 111 reads the random number value extracted in the jackpot determination process in step S204 (step S227), and stores the read random number value and the ROM 141 in the ROM 141. The number of rounds is determined based on the stored round number determination table (step S228).
[0084]
The game control unit 111 registers the number of rounds determined in step S224, S226 or S228 in the round counter 133 (step S229), updates the value of the process selection flag to “4” (step S230), and performs this process. To end.
[0085]
The big hit process in step S206 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag is “4”. In this process, a round game in which the operation of opening and closing the opening and closing members 22a and 22b at predetermined time intervals is repeated. The game control unit 111 ends the round game when the number of winning balls to the variable winning device 6 reaches a predetermined number, the number of opening / closing of the opening / closing members 22a and 22b reaches a predetermined number, or when the gaming ball wins a V, the game ends. However, when the value of the round counter 133 is “1”, the round game does not end even if the game ball wins V.
[0086]
When the round game ends, the game control unit 111 determines whether or not the game ball has won a V during the round game. When the game ball wins V during the round game, the game control unit 111 sets the value of the round counter 133 to “−1”. Then, the game control unit 111 repeats this processing until the value of the round counter 133 becomes “0”.
[0087]
If the game ball does not win the V during the round game or if the value of the round counter 133 is “0”, the game control unit 111 determines that the condition for terminating the big hit state is satisfied, and sets the value of the process selection flag. Update to "5".
[0088]
The jackpot ending process in step S206 is a process executed when the value of the process selection flag is “5”. In this process, the game control unit 111 turns off the flag indicating the specific game state set in the status memory 134. Subsequently, the processing selection flag is updated to “0”.
[0089]
The game control unit 111 detects a winning ball by an interrupt process or the like and pays out a corresponding winning ball. Alternatively, control is also performed to control the motor 213 to repeatedly rotate the second electric accessory 27 at a constant speed.
As described above, the game control unit 111 performs the above-described game processing by executing the processing of steps S202 to S207 while updating the processing selection flag.
[0090]
Next, mission processing will be described. FIG. 19 shows a flowchart of the mission process. In the mission process, based on the value of the mission selection flag stored in the mission selection flag memory 1313, the game control unit 111 selects any one of the four processes of steps S301 to S304 shown in FIG.
[0091]
The mission determination process in step S301 is a process executed when the value of the mission selection flag is the initial value “0”. In this process, as shown in FIG. 20, first, the game control unit 111 determines whether or not a game ball has won a V (Step S311). Specifically, the game control unit 111 determines whether or not the specific ball detector 27b detects that a game ball has won the V zone 27a. When the game control unit 111 determines that the game ball does not win the V (Step S311; No), this processing ends.
[0092]
When the game control unit 111 determines that the game ball is winning a V (Step S311; Yes), the game control unit 111 reads out the random number value extracted in the big hit determination process in Step S204 (Step S312). Next, the game control unit 111 determines whether or not to present a mission based on the read random number value (step S313). In this example, as shown in FIG. 5A, when the extracted random number value is “221” to “251”, the game control unit 111 determines to present the mission. On the other hand, when the extracted random number value is “0” to “220”, the game control unit 111 determines that the mission is not presented.
[0093]
When determining that the mission is not to be presented (Step S313; No), the game control unit 111 ends this processing. When determining to present the mission (step S313; Yes), the game control unit 111 turns on the mission determination flag stored in the mission determination flag memory 1312 (step S314).
[0094]
In addition, the game control unit 111 stores the content of the mission (specific conditions and specific time) corresponding to the random number value in the mission content memory 1311 (step S315), and updates the mission selection flag to “1” (step S316). ), This process ends.
[0095]
The mission display process in step S302 is a process executed when the value of the mission selection flag is “1”. In this process, first, as shown in FIG. 21, the game control unit 111 controls the display of a mission display command instructing the variable display 40 to display the content of the mission stored in the mission content memory 1311. It is transmitted to the unit 115 (step S321).
[0096]
Next, the game control unit 111 sets a timer for setting a timer value corresponding to a specific time of the mission in the timer value counter 1314 (step S322). Subsequently, the game control unit 111 updates the mission selection flag to “2” (Step S323), and ends this processing.
[0097]
The in-mission process in step S303 is a process executed when the value of the mission selection flag is “2”. In this process, as shown in FIG. 22, first, the game control unit 111 sets the timer value of the timer value counter 1313 to “−1” (step S331).
[0098]
Next, the game control unit 111 determines whether the mission has been achieved (step S332). For example, when Mission 1 (Make a Chucker win within 30 seconds) is stored in the mission content memory 1311, the game control unit 111 determines that one of the starting ball detectors 8a to 8c has left, center, or right. It is determined whether or not the mission has been achieved based on whether or not it has been detected that a game ball has won any of the start winning ports 7a to 7c.
[0099]
When determining that the mission has not been achieved (step S332; No), the game control unit 111 determines whether the timer value of the timer value counter 1314 is “0” (step S333). When determining that the timer value of the timer value counter 1314 is not “0” (Step S333; No), the game control unit 111 ends this processing. As described above, when the mission is not achieved and the timer value of the timer value counter 1314 is not “0”, the mission selection flag remains “2”. For this reason, the game control unit 111 executes the in-mission process until the mission is achieved or the timer value of the timer value counter 1314 becomes “0”.
[0100]
On the other hand, if the game control unit 111 determines that the mission has been achieved (step S332; Yes), or determines that the timer value of the timer value counter 1313 is “0” (step S333; Yes), the mission selection flag Is updated to "3" (step S334), and this process ends.
[0101]
The achievement determination process in step S304 is a process executed when the value of the mission selection flag is “3”. In this processing, as shown in FIG. 23, first, the game control unit 111 determines whether or not the mission has been achieved (step S341). When determining that the mission has not been achieved (Step S341; No), the game control unit 111 proceeds to Step S343. When determining that the mission has been achieved (step S341; Yes), the game control unit 111 turns on the mission achievement flag in the mission achievement flag memory 1315 (step S342). Then, the game control unit 111 updates the mission selection flag to “0” (step S343), and ends this processing.
[0102]
Next, the above-described operation will be described based on a specific example.
When the specific ball detector 27b detects that the gaming ball has won a V, the game control unit 111 extracts a random value associated with the V winning and, based on the extracted random number and the mission determination table stored in the ROM 141, Decide whether to present the mission. For example, assuming that the extracted random number value is “225”, the game control unit 111 determines to present Mission 1. Next, as shown in FIG. 13A, the game control unit 111 informs the player of the mission by displaying “mission time” on the variable display 40, as shown in FIG. As shown in ()), the content of the mission 401 (let the chucker win within 30 seconds) is displayed on the variable display 40. In this way, a game characteristic different from a normal game can be given to the player, and the interest of the game can be increased. Further, the player's sense of expectation can be improved. Furthermore, since the execution of the mission is determined by the V winning of the game ball, the player can have a greater sense of expectation.
[0103]
The player executes the mission after notifying that the mission content 401 is displayed on the variable display 40. If the player wins the chucker within 30 seconds (mission achieved), the game control unit 111 determines the number of rounds of the jackpot to be 15 rounds. On the other hand, if the player does not win the chucker within 30 seconds (mission not achieved), the game control unit 111 determines the number of rounds of the jackpot to be two. As described above, the number of jackpot rounds greatly differs depending on whether or not the mission has been achieved, and thus the player's willingness to accomplish the mission can be increased.
[0104]
Then, the game control unit 111 controls the big hit mode until the round set in the random counter 133 ends or the round in which no V winning is completed ends.
[0105]
As described above, according to this embodiment, when the specific ball detector 27b detects that the gaming ball has won the V, it is determined whether to present the mission. For this reason, by executing the mission, it is possible to provide the player with a game characteristic different from a normal game, thereby increasing the fun of the game. Further, the player's sense of expectation can be improved.
[0106]
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and various modifications and applications are possible.
[0107]
In the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking as an example a case where the specific ball detector 27b detects a V winning of a game ball as a predetermined condition. However, for example, the winning ball detectors 24a and 24b are connected to the variable winning device 6. May be detected, but the specific ball detector 27b does not detect the V winning of the game ball. In other words, a case where the game ball has won the winning space 28 but does not win the V (winning in the normal area in the winning space 28) may be employed. In this case, the player can have a sense of expectation by winning a game ball in the variable winning device 6. The starting ball detectors 8a to 8c may detect a winning of a game ball to the starting winning ports 7a to 7c.
[0108]
In the above-described embodiment, the present invention has been described by taking as an example a case where the number of jackpot rounds differs depending on whether or not the mission has been achieved. However, for example, when the mission is achieved, the movement of the first electric accessory 26 as shown in FIG. It may be controlled. In FIG. 24, when the number of winning balls to the variable winning device 6 reaches a predetermined number or when the number of opening and closing of the opening / closing members 22a and 22b reaches a predetermined number (16 in FIG. 24), the V zone 27a is set to the storage portion 26a. The opening / closing operation of the first electric accessory 26 is controlled so as to open the first electric accessory 26 in a highly accurate state immediately below. For this reason, many game balls can be won in the variable winning device 6 during each round. Further, when the first electric accessory 26 is opened and the game ball stored in the storage portion 26a falls, a V-prize is almost certainly achieved, so that the big hit game can be performed until the set number of rounds is completed. Therefore, many game balls can be made to win in the variable winning device 6 during the round game.
[0109]
In the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, six missions are stored in the ROM 141, but the number of missions and the content of the missions are not limited to this. However, it is preferable that the number of missions is plural in order to increase the variation of the missions and improve the interest. Further, it is preferable that the contents of the mission include those that are easy to achieve the mission and those that are difficult to achieve.
[0110]
In the above-described embodiment, in order to facilitate understanding, the number of rounds determined based on random numbers at the time of a jackpot has been described. The present invention is not limited to this, and the number of rounds determined based on random numbers can be handled as a maximum value or an average value. For example, in the round before reaching the average number of rounds determined based on the random number, if the V prize could not be won, the jackpot state is terminated, and after reaching the average number of rounds determined based on the random number. , The jackpot may be maintained as long as the V winning is continued.
[0111]
The device configuration, block configuration, operation example, and flowchart configuration shown in the figure can be arbitrarily changed and modified.
[0112]
Further, the present invention can be applied to a game machine or the like that simulates the operation of the pachinko gaming machine 1. The program and data for realizing the present invention are not limited to the form distributed and provided to a computer device or the like by a removable recording medium, but are preinstalled in a storage device of the computer device or the like in advance. You may take the form of distribution by doing so. Furthermore, by providing a communication processing unit, programs and data for realizing the present invention are distributed by downloading from other devices on a network connected via a communication line or the like. It does not matter.
[0113]
The game can be executed not only by attaching a detachable recording medium, but also by storing programs and data downloaded via a communication line or the like in an internal memory or the like. Alternatively, the program may be directly executed using hardware resources of another device on a network connected via a communication line or the like. Furthermore, the game may be executed by exchanging data with another computer device or the like via a network.
[0114]
【The invention's effect】
As described above, the present invention has the following effects.
[0115]
According to the gaming machine of the first aspect, the variable winning device is controlled to the second specific game state by performing a game different from a normal game in which the player establishes a specific condition in a specific period. Is done. For this reason, a game characteristic different from a normal game can be given to the player, and the fun of the game can be increased. Further, the player's sense of expectation can be improved.
[0116]
Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 2 of the present application, since a plurality of types of specific conditions are provided, variations of the specific conditions are increased, and interest is improved.
[0117]
Further, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect of the present application, since there are specific conditions that are difficult to be satisfied and specific conditions that are easy to be satisfied, variations of the specific conditions are increased, and interest is improved. . In addition, the degree of difficulty of a specific condition can be changed.
[0118]
Further, in the gaming machine described in claim 4 of the present application, since there are a plurality of types of specific periods, variations of specific times are increased, and interest is improved.
[0119]
In the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the predetermined condition is satisfied by the specific ball detecting means detecting the winning of the game ball in the specific area, so that the player has a greater sense of expectation. be able to.
[0120]
In the gaming machine described in claim 6 of the present application, the winning ball detecting means detects the winning of the gaming ball to the variable winning device, but the specific ball detecting means detects the winning of the gaming ball to the specific area. Since the predetermined condition is satisfied by the absence, the player can have a sense of expectation by winning the game ball to the variable winning device.
[0121]
Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 7 of the present application, the second specific gaming state has a predetermined number of times of executing the round game greater than the first specific gaming state, or the second specific gaming state has a greater number of times than the first specific gaming state. Even during a round game, many game balls are likely to win the variable prize device. For this reason, the player's willingness to satisfy the specific condition can be increased.
[0122]
In the gaming machine described in claim 8 of the present application, the specific condition is displayed on the image display device, so that the player can easily understand the specific condition.
[Brief description of the drawings]
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 2 is an enlarged view of a game area of the pachinko gaming machine shown in FIG.
FIG. 3 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention.
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an example of a system configuration centering on a game control unit.
FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example of a mission determination table.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing a main configuration of a RAM.
FIG. 7 is a timing chart showing an example of operation timings of the opening / closing member and the storage unit.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the electric accessory and the progress of the game.
FIG. 9 is a view for explaining the operation of the electric accessory and the progress of the game.
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the operation of the electric accessory.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the relationship between the position of a V zone and the ease of winning a V prize.
FIG. 12 is a view illustrating an operation example of the gaming machine of the embodiment.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a display example of a variable display.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating a main process.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating a timer interrupt process.
16 is a flowchart for explaining the variable winning device control processing of FIG.
FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the jackpot determination process in FIG. 16;
FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a jackpot mode determination process in FIG. 16;
FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating the mission process of FIG.
FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating a mission determination process of FIG. 19;
FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating a mission display process of FIG. 19;
FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the in-mission process of FIG. 19;
FIG. 23 is a flowchart for describing the achievement determination processing of FIG. 19;
FIG. 24 is a view illustrating an operation example of a gaming machine of another embodiment.
[Explanation of symbols]
1 ・ ・ ・ Pachinko machine (game machine)
2 ・ ・ ・ Game board (gauge board)
3 ・ ・ ・ Game frame (underframe)
4 ... guide rail
5 ... game area
6 ... variable winning device (large winning opening)
7a-7c: Starting winning opening
8a to 8c: Starting ball detector
21 ・ ・ ・ Mounting board
22a, 22b ... opening / closing member
23a, 23b: winning opening
24a, 24b ... winning ball detector
25 ... inclined plate
26 ... 1st electric accessory
26a ・ ・ ・ Reservoir
27 ... second electric accessory
27a... V zone (specific area)
28 ・ ・ ・ Winning space
40 ... variable display
51-54 ・ ・ ・ General Winners
61-66 ・ ・ ・ Side lamp
71 to 76 ··· Wind turbine direction conversion member
79 ・ ・ ・ Out mouth
81 ... handle
82 ... Frame decoration lamp
83 ・ ・ ・ Speaker
110 Power supply board (power supply unit)
111 ... game control board (game control unit)
112 ... Sound control board (voice control unit)
113 ・ ・ ・ Lamp control board (Lamp control unit)
114 ··· Payout control board (payout control unit)
115 ··· Display control board (display control unit)
121 ・ ・ ・ Basic circuit
122 ... Switch circuit
123 ··· Solenoid circuit
124 ・ ・ ・ Motor circuit
141: ROM (Read Only Memory)
142 ··· RAM (Random Access Memory)
143 ··· CPU (Central Processing Unit)
144 ··· I / O (Input / Output Interface)
211 ・ ・ ・ Detector group
212a, 212b ... solenoid
213 ・ ・ ・ Motor
214 · · · Ball dispensing device
215 ・ ・ ・ Lamp group

Claims (8)

When the starting ball detecting means for detecting the winning of the game ball to the starting area detects that the game ball has won the starting area, the starting opening operation for changing the state disadvantageous to the player to an advantageous state for the player is performed. A variable prize device controlled to be performed, and a specific ball detecting means provided in the variable prize device for detecting a prize of a game ball to a specific area, wherein the identification is performed during the start-opening operation. A game machine that generates a specific game state for controlling a variable winning device in a state that is more advantageous to a player than the start opening operation when a game ball that has won a region is detected by the specific ball detection unit,
The specific game state has a first specific game state and a second specific game state that is more advantageous to the player than the first specific game state,
Specific condition presentation determining means for determining whether or not to present a specific condition to a player when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
A specific condition presenting means for presenting a specific condition to a player when a determination is made to present a specific condition by the specific condition presentation determining means;
After a specific condition is presented by the specific condition presentation unit, a specific period transition control unit that transitions to a specific period in which establishment of the specific condition is valid,
In a specific period shifted by the specific period shift control means, a specific condition satisfaction determination means for determining whether the specific condition is satisfied based on detection of a game ball driven into a game area by a player,
A gaming machine, comprising: a specific game state control unit that controls the variable winning device to the second specific game state when the specific condition establishment determination unit determines that the specific condition is satisfied. . The specific condition has a plurality of types of specific conditions,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a specific condition selecting means for selecting any one of the plurality of types of specific conditions. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the plurality of types of specific conditions include a specific condition that is difficult to be satisfied and a specific condition that is easily satisfied. The specific period has a plurality of types of specific periods,
The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, further comprising a specific period selecting means for selecting any one of the plurality of types of specific periods. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is satisfied when the specific ball detection unit detects a winning of a game ball in a specific area. 6. The game machine further comprises a winning ball detecting means for detecting a winning of a game ball to the variable winning device, wherein the predetermined condition is that the winning ball detecting device detects a winning of a gaming ball to the variable winning device, The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the game is established when the ball detecting means does not detect a winning of the game ball in the specific area. As the specific game state, a round game in which the variable prize device is placed in an advantageous state for the player until a predetermined number of game balls wins or until one of the conditions until a predetermined upper limit is reached is satisfied. The second specific game state has a function to be executed up to a predetermined number of times, and the second specific game state is larger in the predetermined number of times than the first specific game state, or during the round game than the first specific game state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the operation of the variable winning device is controlled so that many game balls win. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the specific condition presentation unit further includes an image display unit that displays the specific condition on an image display device.

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