JP2004329876A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of sufficiently increasing interest in a game. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is provided with: a variable display means, a variable prize-winning means; an operating means for operating the variable prize-winning means; and a probability varying means for varying a probability of indicating a specific pattern on the variable display means. When the specific pattern is a first probability variation pattern, the operating means operates the variable prize-winning means according to a first operating mode, and the probability varying means varies a probability of indicating the specific pattern later on the variable display means into a high probability. Besides, when the specific pattern to be indicated on the variable display means is a second probability variation pattern, the operating means operates the variable prize-winning means according to a second operating mode, and the probability varying means varies a probability of indicating the specific pattern later on the variable display means into a high probability. When operating the variable prize-winning means according to the second operating mode, a prize-winning rate of a game ball in the variable prize-winning means is then lowered in comparison with a case of operating the variable prize-winning means according to the first operating mode. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine such as a so-called seven machine, a winged thing, a right thing, a ball game machine such as an arrangement ball, and a coin-type game machine (spindle-type game machine) such as a slot machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, various game contents called so-called seven machines, wings, rights goods, or arrangement balls have been widely used as ball game machines. Among them, the Seven machine is configured to be in a “special game state” different from the normal game state when the specific symbol (big hit symbol) is stopped and displayed on the variable display means. Specifically, when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display device via the reach display (for example, when a big hit symbol composed of a specific slot, such as “7, 7, 7”, is displayed), The game is shifted to the special game state, and the big winning opening of the variable winning means is opened. The special winning opening is closed once a predetermined number of gaming balls have won or a predetermined time has elapsed. However, during the opening, the gaming balls pass through a specific area formed in the special winning opening. If it is opened again, the operation of opening and closing is repeated a predetermined number of times (for example, up to 16 times).

  Also, in a gaming machine such as a rights object or an arrangement ball, the variable display means enters a specific double-row display state, so that the variable prize means (specific prize opening) such as a tulip-type electric accessory is opened for a predetermined time. When a game ball passes through a specific area in the specified winning opening, a big hit state is set. When the big hit state is reached, a winning port or the like which is normally invalid becomes effective until a predetermined number of game balls have won or a predetermined game has elapsed, and if a game ball wins in the valid winning port, an attacker etc. Are configured to open.

  In this way, in the Seven machine or the like, when the predetermined slot condition is satisfied and the specific winning opening becomes advantageous to the player, the player places the specific winning opening (in this case, the attacker) in the specific area within the predetermined time. The game ball is passed through (winning) to generate a big hit state, or the big hit state is continued to obtain a large amount of prize balls.

  In this type of gaming machine, the so-called “probability-variable symbol” is displayed on the variable display means. (Hereinafter, the “high-probability state of the gaming machine” may be referred to as a “high-probability state,” a “probability change state,” a “probable change state,” or the like.) That is, when the gaming machine is in the high probability state, the probability that a big hit will occur (the big hit symbol is displayed) is set to a high probability until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, until the next big hit occurs). Is done.

In such gaming machines, proposals have been made with the aim of improving the interest in gaming. For example, when the gaming machine is not in the high probability state (hereinafter, referred to as “normal state”), the probability of entering the probability fluctuation state is set higher than the probability of continuing to update the probability fluctuation state in the high probability state. A device has been proposed (refer to Patent Document 1, hereinafter referred to as “conventional example 1”). Also, two types of probability variation symbols that determine the transition to the high probability state are set, and when one of the probability variation symbols becomes the high probability state, the update of the high probability state can be continued, and the other probability variation symbol can be updated. A gaming machine has also been proposed in which it is impossible to continue updating this high-probability state when the state becomes a high-probability state (see Patent Literature 2, hereinafter referred to as "conventional example 2"). In addition, the presence / absence of the probability variation control is determined by the symbol re-variation after the jackpot is determined (display of the temporary stop symbol), and the re-variation pattern is set to two types with different reliability of the probability variation symbol. A device has also been proposed (see Patent Document 3, hereinafter referred to as "Conventional Example 3").
JP-A-8-323000 (see paragraph numbers [0004], [0034], [0035], etc.) JP-A-9-206443 (see paragraph numbers [0004], [0024], [0027], [0038], etc.) JP-A-11-114167 (see paragraphs [0004], [0032], [0035], etc.)

  However, in the conventional examples 1 to 3, it is still a fact that the interest in the game cannot be sufficiently enhanced.

  In other words, whether or not the gaming machine shifts to the high-probability state is a matter of great interest for the player, and the more frequently the game machine shifts to the high-probability state, the more interesting the game becomes.

  On the other hand, in the conventional gaming machines represented by Conventional Examples 1 to 3, it is necessary to execute "special games involving payout of a large number of gaming balls" as a precondition for shifting to the high probability state. . Therefore, if the frequency of transition to the high probability state is increased freely, the number of game balls (prize prize associated with the big hit) to be paid out increases more than necessary, and there is a possibility that the gaming machine becomes extremely intriguing. Therefore, in the conventional gaming machine, the frequency of transition to the high-probability state cannot be freely determined, and in reality, the interest in the game cannot be sufficiently increased.

  The present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of sufficiently increasing amusement in a game.

  Another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can increase the degree of freedom in selecting the transition frequency to the high probability state.

  Still another object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can stir a player's imagination.

The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein variable display means for stopping and displaying a predetermined symbol through a variable display,
Variable winning means for changing a state when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display means,
Actuation means for actuating the variable winning means;
A probability varying means for varying the probability that the specific symbol is displayed on the variable display means,
When the specific symbol displayed on the variable display means is a first probability varying symbol, the operating means operates the variable winning means in accordance with a first operating mode, and the probability varying means thereafter, Until a predetermined condition is satisfied, the probability that the specific symbol is displayed on the variable display means is changed to a high probability,
When the specific symbol displayed on the variable display unit is a second probability varying symbol, the operating unit activates the variable winning unit in accordance with a second operation mode, and the probability varying unit further comprises: Until a predetermined condition is satisfied, the probability that the specific symbol is displayed on the variable display means is changed to a high probability,
When the variable prize means operates according to the second operation mode, the winning rate of the game balls to the variable prize means is lower than when the variable prize means operates according to the first operation mode. Is characterized by

  Here, in the present specification, the “special game (state)” is a game (state) executed when “specific symbols” are displayed on the variable display means, and the state of the variable prize means. Is changed to a state different from a normal state (for example, a mere “closed state” in which the movable portion is stopped), and the game (state) is executed.

  In the present specification, the "probability variation symbol" is displayed on the variable display means as one mode of a predetermined specific symbol, or is separately displayed in association with a predetermined specific symbol, and execution of a special game related to the specific symbol is performed. After this, the game machine in the normal probability state (low probability state) is changed to the high probability state, or the game machine in the high probability state continues the high probability state. Further, the "non-probability changing symbol" is displayed on the variable display means as one mode of a predetermined specific symbol, or is separately displayed in association with a predetermined specific symbol, and a special game related to the specific symbol is executed. Later, it means a symbol that maintains the normal probability state (low probability state) of the gaming machine or returns the gaming machine in the high probability state to the normal probability state (low probability state). In addition, the case of "displayed separately in relation to a predetermined specific design" refers to the case of "displayed simultaneously with the predetermined specific design" or the case of "displayed following a predetermined specific design (for example, After the display of the specific symbol, the subsequent specific symbol or the off symbol is displayed before being displayed on the variable display means).

  In the first aspect of the present invention, a case where a "probability changing symbol" is formed by one mode of the "specific symbol" is shown. That is, when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display means, the game shifts to a special game state, and when the specific symbol is a probability variable symbol, the probability that the specific symbol is displayed on the variable display means is changed. Vary with high probability. However, in the invention of claim 1, a plurality of types of probability variation symbols are set, and the operation mode of the variable winning means is selected from a plurality of operation modes according to the type of the probability variation symbol displayed on the variable display means. Is done. In other words, a plurality of types of "special game states" having different winning ratios of game balls to the variable winning means are set, and a predetermined "special game state" is selected according to the type of the probability variation symbol displayed on the variable display means. I do. Thereby, the winning rate of the game balls to the variable winning means is changed. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, for example, the number of game balls to be paid out can be set to a desired number while increasing the transition frequency to the high probability state. For example, since it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in selecting the frequency of transition to the high probability state while preventing the gaming machine from being extremely intriguing, it is possible to sufficiently improve the interest in the game.

  Here, in the invention according to each claim, "a winning rate to the variable winning means when the variable winning means operates according to the second operation mode (hereinafter referred to as" the former winning rate ")" and "variable. The winning rate of the variable winning means (hereinafter referred to as “the latter winning rate”) when the winning means operates in accordance with the first operation mode is within a range in which the former winning rate is lower than the latter. Various choices are made. The former prize rate includes "0%", that is, a mode in which no prize is accepted in the variable prize means. In this case, the gaming machine can be shifted to the high-probability state without performing the conventional jackpot process involving the prize balls of the gaming balls.

  In the invention according to each claim, as the variable display means, in addition to a liquid crystal display device, a display device using a single-segment display or a seven-segment display, a CRT, a dot matrix, electroluminescence, A display device using a fluorescent display tube or the like can be exemplified.

  In the gaming machine of the invention according to each claim, for example, when a predetermined game ball wins the starting winning opening, the main control unit determines whether or not the gaming machine ball is hit (whether or not), and variably displays. After a predetermined symbol (special symbol or the like) is variably displayed on the means, the symbol corresponding to the result of the hit determination is stopped and displayed. The symbols that are stopped and displayed include “specific symbols (big hit symbols)” when the determination result is a big hit, and “missing symbols” when the determination result is a big hit. As the “specific symbol (big hit symbol or pseudo big hit symbol described later)”, for example, a plurality of identification information such as “7, 7, 7”, “8, 8, 8” In addition to the mode in which the combination is stopped and displayed, the mode in which the combination is stopped and displayed in a predetermined combination selected from combinations other than the slotted pattern can be exemplified. For example, the latter “pseudo jackpot symbol” is, for example, “1,3,5”, “2,4,6”, in the order of left symbol, middle symbol, right symbol, or right symbol. , Middle symbols, left symbols, and the like, in which the odd numbers and the even numbers are stopped and displayed in ascending or descending order. Further, as the "missing symbol", a mode in which a plurality of pieces of identification information are stopped and displayed in a combination other than the "specific symbol" can be exemplified. In the present specification, the “identification information” is a structural unit of a symbol, and may be, for example, a “number”, a “character”, a “graphic”, a “character”, or the like.

  In the gaming machine of the claimed invention, the “specific symbol” may be displayed via a predetermined reach display or may be displayed without passing through the reach display. For example, when the “first probability variation symbol” is displayed on the variable display means, a specific symbol is displayed via the reach display, and the “second probability variation symbol” is displayed on the variable display means. May be a specific symbol displayed without reaching display. In addition, when the specific symbol displayed on the variable display means is not the “probability-variable symbol” or when the non-probability-variable symbol is separately displayed in relation to the specific symbol, the specific symbol is uniformly displayed through the reach display. May be. In addition, even when the out-of-design is stopped and displayed, "reach display" (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as "out-of-reach") may be performed during the change of the design in order to enhance the effect.

  In the invention according to each claim, "reach display (reach state)" means, for example, "executing a special game (generation of a big hit) before a specific symbol (big hit symbol or the like) is displayed on the variable display means. Is displayed on the variable display means when the possibility of the continuation is continued. That is, the symbol other than the display symbol which is the final stop symbol displayed on the predetermined display section of the variable display means is continuously stopped and rocked for a predetermined time in a state in which the symbol matches the specific stop symbol mode which is a big hit. , Enlargement, reduction, or deformation, a plurality of display symbols fluctuating synchronously with the same symbol, or a state in which the positions of the display symbols are switched.

  For example, when the display unit of the variable display unit arranges a display area for displaying a special symbol in a line in the horizontal direction, the vertical direction, or the inclined direction, one end (for example, the left side, the upper side, or An end symbol (eg, “left symbol”, “upper symbol”, or “diagonally upper symbol”) that is variably displayed in the display area of “obliquely upper side”, and the other end (eg, right side, lower side, Or, an end symbol (eg, “right symbol”, “lower symbol”, or “diagonally lower symbol”) and an intermediate symbol (eg, middle symbol) which are variably displayed in the display area of “diagonally lower side”. It is assumed that the symbols stop in the order of the "medium symbols" which are variably displayed in the area, and that when all of the displayed symbols are aligned with the same symbol, a big hit occurs. At this time, symbols other than the "final symbol" that is the final stop symbol (for example, "left symbol" and "right symbol", "upper symbol" and "lower symbol", "diagonally upper symbol" and The state in which the “diagonally lower symbol” is stopped at the same symbol is called a reach state. Then, when this reach state is reached, the variable display pattern of the "pattern inside" is changed to a variable display pattern different from the normal state, the screen is flashed at the same time, some signs or characters appear, etc. By adopting a suitable display mode, the player may have an increased sense of expectation for the occurrence of a big hit, and may be configured to excite the interest in the game.

  In the invention according to each claim, "changing the state of the variable winning means", that is, the special game (special game state) includes, for example, (a) changing the variable winning means to a state advantageous to the player. And (b) changing the variable prize means to a state advantageous to the player. The special game (hereinafter, may be referred to as “first special game” or “first special game state”). Instead, a special game (hereinafter, sometimes referred to as a “second special game” or a “second special game state”) whose content is to change the state of the variable winning means can be exemplified. In addition, as a second special game (second special game state), the variable winning means is changed to a state advantageous to the player, but the state of the variable winning means executes the "first special game". It may be set to be disadvantageous for the player as compared with the state of the variable winning means.

  In this specification, the high probability state (“probability variation state” or “probable variation state”) refers to a special game (that is, both a true big hit and a pseudo big hit described later) relating to a predetermined big hit (that is, a special big hit). After executing "changing the state of the variable winning means", the jackpot determination is made until a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, until the next big hit occurs or two big hits occur). (A specific symbol is displayed on the variable display means).

In the gaming machine according to claim 2, in the gaming machine according to claim 1, when the specific symbol displayed on the variable display device is a non-probability variable symbol, the operating device controls the variable winning device to the variable winning device. Operated according to the first mode of operation,
When the non-probability changing symbol is displayed on the variable display means while the probability changing means is changing the gaming machine to the high probability state, the probability changing means sets the high probability of the gaming machine. It is characterized by canceling the state.

  The invention according to claim 2 shows a specific example of the "operating mode" of the variable winning means when the specific symbol is a non-probability variable symbol.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when the specific symbol displayed on the variable display unit is a first non-probability variable symbol, the operating unit is configured to perform the variable winning. Operating the means in accordance with the first mode of operation;
When the specific symbol displayed on the variable display unit is a second non-probability variable symbol, the operating unit operates the variable winning unit according to the second operation mode,
When the probability changing means is changing the gaming machine to the high probability state, the variable display means displays the first non-probability changing symbol or the second non-probability changing symbol. , Wherein the probability varying means cancels the high-probability state of the gaming machine.

  The invention according to claim 3 also shows a specific example of the "operating mode" of the variable winning means when the specific symbol is a non-probability variable symbol. In the gaming machine according to the third aspect, not only the probability-variable symbol but also a plurality of non-probability-variable symbols are set, and according to the type of the non-probability-variable symbol displayed on the variable display device, the operation mode of the variable winning means Is selected from a plurality of operation modes, so that the interest in the game can be further improved.

  Here, in the gaming machine according to claim 2 or claim 3 (the same applies to the gaming machine according to claim 5 or claim 6 described later), “the specific display (big hit design) is displayed on the variable display means. The big hit state (i.e., special game state) that occurs as a result can be distinguished into a "true big hit state" and a "pseudo big hit state". That is, the big hit state in which the variable winning means is operated according to the first operation mode (that is, the above-mentioned "first special game state") is referred to as a "true big hit state", and the occurrence of this true big hit state Can be referred to as a “genuine big hit symbol”. The big hit state in which the variable winning means is operated according to the second operation mode (that is, the above-mentioned "second special game state") is referred to as a "pseudo big hit state", and the timing of occurrence of this pseudo big hit state Can be referred to as a “pseudo big hit symbol”.

  In the invention of claims 1 to 3, when the "genuine big hit symbol" is a "probability variable symbol (first probability variable symbol)", this symbol is referred to as a "true accurate variable jackpot symbol" and the "true accurate variable jackpot symbol". The big hit state (first special game state) generated when the “big hit symbol” is displayed on the variable display means can be referred to as a “true accurate changing big hit state”. Further, in the inventions of claims 4 to 6 described later, a big hit state (first special game state) generated when the first probability variation symbol is displayed separately from the specific symbol on the variable display means, It can be referred to as a “true and accurate big hit state”.

  In the invention of claim 2 or 3, when the "genuine big hit symbol" is a "non-stochastic variation symbol (in the invention of claim 3, the first non-probability variation symbol)", this symbol is referred to as a "genuine normal large hit symbol". And a big hit state (first special game state) generated when the "genuine normal big hit symbol" is displayed on the variable display means can be called a "genuine normal big hit state". Further, in the inventions of claims 4 to 6 described below, the non-stochastic variation symbol (the first non-probability variation symbol in the invention of claim 6) is displayed on the variable display means separately from the specific symbol. The resulting big hit state (first special game state) can be referred to as a “true and accurate big hit state”.

  In the invention of claims 1 to 3, when the "pseudo jackpot symbol" is a "probability variation symbol (second probability variation symbol)", this symbol is referred to as a "pseudo probability variable jackpot symbol" The big hit state (the second special game state) generated when the big hit symbol is displayed on the variable display means can be referred to as a “pseudo-probable variable big hit state”. Further, in the inventions of claims 4 to 6 described later, the big hit state (second special game state) generated when the second probability variation symbol is displayed separately from the specific symbol on the variable display means is referred to as “simulated”. It can be called "probably variable big hit state."

  In the invention of claim 2 or 3, when the "pseudo big hit symbol" is a "non-stochastic fluctuation symbol (in the invention of claim 3, the second non-stochastic fluctuation symbol)", this symbol is referred to as a "pseudo normal big hit symbol". And a big hit state (second special game state) generated when the "pseudo normal big hit symbol" is displayed on the variable display means can be called a "pseudo normal big hit state". Further, in the inventions of claims 4 to 6 described later, the non-stochastic fluctuation symbol (the second non-stochastic fluctuation symbol in the invention of claim 6) is displayed on the variable display means separately from the specific symbol. The resulting big hit state (the second special game state) can be referred to as a “pseudo-probable changing big hit state”.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of claim 2 or claim 3 (the same applies to the gaming machine of claim 5 or claim 6 described later), predetermined conditions regarding the occurrence of the “pseudo-probable jackpot (state)” must be determined. You can also. For example, "when the gaming machine is in the high probability state realized when the first probability variation symbol is displayed on the variable display means", that is, "when the gaming machine is high due to a true big hit, When the state becomes the probability state, the "pseudo-probable variable jackpot" is not generated. In other words, the "pseudo-probability big hit state" is generated only when the gaming machine is in the low-probability state (when it is not in the high-probability state), or when the gaming machine is in the low-probability state, It may be generated only when "it is already in the pseudo-probable big hit state". In this case, the “true accurate variable hit” may be limited to “when the gaming machine is in the low probability state” and “when the gaming machine is already in the true variable big hit state”, or “low probability” It may be generated at the time of “state”, “true and accurate variable jackpot state” and “pseudo-probable variable jackpot state”.

  Further, in the gaming machine according to the third aspect (the same applies to the gaming machine according to the sixth aspect described later), a predetermined condition can be set with respect to the occurrence of the “pseudo non-probable variable jackpot state”. For example, the "pseudo non-probable variable jackpot (state)" may be generated only when the state is in the "pseudo-probable variable jackpot state". In this case, the "genuine non-probable variable hit state" is generated only when the gaming machine is in the low probability state (not in the high probability state) and when the gaming machine is already in the "true accurate variable big hit state". Alternatively, it may be generated in the “low probability state”, the “true and accurate variable big hit state”, and the “pseudo probability variable big hit state”.

The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein variable display means for stopping and displaying a predetermined symbol through a variable display,
Variable winning means for changing a state when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display means,
Actuation means for actuating the variable winning means;
A probability varying means for varying the probability that the specific symbol is displayed on the variable display means,
When the first probability variation symbol is displayed separately from the specific symbol on the variable display unit, the operating unit activates the variable winning unit according to the first operation mode, and the probability variation unit includes: Thereafter, the probability that the specific symbol is displayed on the variable display means is changed to a high probability until a predetermined condition is satisfied,
When a second probability variation symbol is displayed on the variable display unit separately from the specific symbol, the operating unit operates the variable winning unit according to a second operation mode, and the probability variation unit includes: In the variable display means, thereafter, the probability that the specific symbol is displayed is changed to a high probability until a predetermined condition is satisfied,
When the variable prize means operates according to the second operation mode, the winning rate of the game balls to the variable prize means is lower than when the variable prize means operates according to the first operation mode. Is characterized by

  The invention according to claim 4 shows a case in which a "probability-variable symbol" is constituted by a symbol different from the "specific symbol". That is, also in the gaming machine according to claim 4, when the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display means, the game shifts to the special game state, and when the "probability changing symbol" is displayed separately from the specific symbol, After that, the probability that the specific symbol is displayed on the variable display means is changed to a high probability. However, also in the invention of claim 4, a plurality of types of probability variation symbols are set, and the operation mode of the variable winning means is selected from a plurality of operation modes according to the type of the probability variation symbol displayed on the variable display means. Is done. In other words, a plurality of types of "special game states" having different winning ratios of game balls to the variable winning means are set, and a predetermined "special game state" is selected according to the type of the probability variation symbol displayed on the variable display means. I do. Thereby, the winning rate of the game balls to the variable winning means is changed. Therefore, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, for example, the payout number of gaming balls can be set to a desired number while increasing the frequency of transition to the high probability state. For example, since it is possible to increase the degree of freedom in selecting the frequency of transition to the high probability state while preventing the gaming machine from being extremely intriguing, it is possible to sufficiently improve the interest in the game.

In the gaming machine according to the fifth aspect, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, when the non-probability varying symbol is displayed on the variable display unit separately from the specific symbol, the operating unit is the variable winning unit. Is operated according to the first operation mode, and
When the non-probability changing symbol is displayed on the variable display means while the probability changing means is changing the gaming machine to the high probability state, the probability changing means sets the high probability of the gaming machine. It is characterized by canceling the state.

  The invention according to claim 5 shows a specific example of the "operating mode" of the variable winning means when the non-probability changing symbol is displayed separately from the specific symbol on the variable display means.

According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect, when the first non-stochastic variation symbol is displayed on the variable display unit separately from the specific symbol, the operating unit is configured to be the operating unit. Operating the variable winning means according to the first operation mode,
When the second non-probability variable symbol is displayed on the variable display unit separately from the specific symbol, the operating unit operates the variable winning unit according to the second operation mode,
When the probability variation means is changing the gaming machine to the high probability state, when the first non-probability variation symbol or the second non-probability variation symbol is displayed on the variable display means, The probability varying means cancels the high-probability state of the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine according to claim 6, not only the probability variation symbol but also a plurality of non-probability variation symbols are set, and the operation mode of the variable winning means is set according to the type of the non-probability variation symbol displayed on the variable display means. Because of the change, the interest in the game can be further improved.

  In the inventions according to claims 5 and 6, a "symbol indicating the result of the success / failure determination (a specific symbol or an off symbol)" and a symbol indicating whether or not to shift to the probability variation state (a probability variation symbol or a non-stochastic variation) (A) the gaming machine in the high-probability state only when the non-probability-variable symbol is displayed along with the specific symbol in the normal probability state (low-probability state). (B) Regardless of whether the specific symbol or the off symbol is displayed, if the non-probability variable symbol is displayed, the gaming machine in the high probability state is set to the normal probability state ( (C) a symbol indicating whether or not to shift to the probability variation state is displayed when displaying a specific symbol, but is not displayed when displaying a deviating symbol. It may be good.

The gaming machine according to claim 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein the operating unit includes:
When the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display means, a unit operation for changing the variable winning means in the first state to the second state until a predetermined stop condition is satisfied is performed by a predetermined operation. Operation execution means for executing the number of times;
When a predetermined continuation condition is not satisfied during execution of each unit operation, operation ending means for prohibiting execution of another unit operation subsequent to the unit operation and ending operation of the variable winning means,
It is characterized by having.

  The invention of claim 7 exemplifies a specific example of the operating means. Hereinafter, a more specific concept of the invention of claim 7 will be exemplified.

  For example, in the “first special game”, the variable winning in a simple closed state (a closed state performed while stopping movable parts such as the opening / closing means) until the predetermined stop condition is satisfied by the operation executing means. A unit operation for changing the means to an open state capable of accepting a game ball is executed with a predetermined number of times as an upper limit number. In this case, when the predetermined continuation condition is not satisfied during execution of each unit operation, the operation ending unit prohibits execution of another unit operation subsequent to the unit operation and ends the operation of the variable winning unit. . As the “continuation condition”, for example, a condition that “the game ball passes through a predetermined area of the variable winning means during the unit operation” can be set.

  Further, in the "second special game", the variable prize means in the simple closed state (the closed state performed while stopping the movable portion) is changed by the operation executing means until the predetermined stop condition is satisfied. A unit operation that changes the state (for example, vibrates the movable part) while maintaining the closed state is executed with a predetermined number of times as an upper limit number. Also in this case, when the predetermined continuation condition is not satisfied during execution of each unit operation, the operation end unit prohibits execution of another unit operation subsequent to the unit operation and ends the operation of the variable winning unit. Let it. Also in this case, as the “continuation condition”, for example, a condition that “the game ball passes through a predetermined area of the variable winning means during the unit operation” can be set. However, in this case, even during execution of the unit operation, although the variable prize means is in a state different from a mere closed state, it is in a "closed state in which game balls cannot be accepted". During execution, the “continuation condition” is not satisfied. Therefore, after the first unit operation is performed, the operation of the variable winning means is terminated without executing the second and subsequent unit operations.

  Further, as another mode of the "second special game", the variable winning means in a simple closed state (closed state performed while stopping the movable portion) until the predetermined stop condition is satisfied by the operation executing means. Is performed, the unit operation is changed to an open state in which the game ball can be accepted but the possibility of acceptance is lower than when the first special game is executed, with a predetermined number of times as an upper limit number. Also in this case, when the predetermined continuation condition is not satisfied during execution of each unit operation, the operation ending unit prohibits execution of another unit operation subsequent to the unit operation and ends the operation. Also in this case, as the “continuation condition”, for example, a condition that “the game ball passes through a predetermined area of the variable winning means during the unit operation” can be set.

In the gaming machine according to claim 8, in the gaming machine according to claim 7, in the first operation mode, the variable winning means is opened by a first opening amount capable of receiving a game ball by the unit operation. Let
In the second operation mode, the variable winning means is opened by a second opening amount smaller than the first opening amount by the unit operation.

  The invention according to claim 8 provides a difference in the opening amount of the variable prize means so that the variable prize means is operated by the first operation mode and the variable prize means is operated by the second operation mode. , Has changed the winning rate. Here, the “second opening amount” is an opening amount that makes it impossible to receive a game ball by the variable winning means, but an opening amount that makes it impossible to receive (a case where the opening amount is smaller than the diameter of the game ball). Or when the opening amount is “0”). In the case where the "second opening amount" is set to "an opening amount that makes it impossible to receive a game ball by the variable winning means", the variable winning means is operated according to the second operation mode (second operation). In the special game), the gaming machine can be shifted to the high probability state without performing any winning in the variable winning means.

According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the seventh or eighth aspect, in the first operation mode, the variable winning means is opened by an opening amount capable of accepting a game ball by the unit operation. And maintaining said opening for a first opening time,
In the second operation mode, the unit operation may release the variable winning means by a predetermined opening amount and maintain the opening for a second opening time shorter than the first opening time. Features.

  According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the opening time of the variable prize means is made different, and the variable prize means is operated by the first operation mode and the variable prize means is operated by the second operation mode. The rate is changing. For example, in the unit operation performed in the second operation mode, the variable prize means is opened and closed instantaneously (for example, in about 0.1 second) to make it difficult for the variable prize means to win a game ball. Can be exemplified.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the seventh aspect, in the first operation mode, the unit operation causes the variable winning means to be opened by an opening amount capable of accepting a game ball,
In the second operation mode, the variable winning means is vibrated a predetermined number of times by the unit operation.

  Also in the invention of claim 10, when the variable winning means is operated in the second operation mode, the gaming machine can be shifted to the high probability state without performing any winning in the variable winning means. Note that "vibrating the variable winning means a predetermined number of times" may mean either vibrating the entire variable winning means or a part of the variable winning means (for example, a movable portion such as an opening / closing means). . For example, when the variable display means includes a special winning opening (large winning opening and the like) and an opening and closing means (for example, an opening and closing plate) for opening and closing the specific winning opening, the opening and closing means in the second special game You may vibrate only.

  A gaming machine according to claim 11, wherein in the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, a notifying unit for notifying that the second probability variation symbol is displayed on the variable display unit. It is characterized by having.

  According to the eleventh aspect of the present invention, the second special game is different from the special game played on the conventional gaming machine, and is intended to notify the player that the second special game is started. ing. This is particularly important when the “pseudo big hit symbol” and the “genuine big hit symbol” have significantly different aspects. For example, if the "genuine big hit symbol" is composed of a "stop symbol in which a plurality of numbers are arranged in a staggered state" and the "pseudo big hit symbol" is composed of a "stop symbol in which a plurality of different numbers are arranged," The modes of the "big hit symbol" and the "genuine big hit symbol" are greatly different. In this case, a player accustomed to the “genuine big hit symbol” may not notice that the “pseudo big hit symbol” is a big hit symbol. Therefore, if some notification is not given regarding the “pseudo jackpot”, the control for the jackpot (control for the pseudo jackpot) is terminated in the gaming machine before the player notices the “pseudo jackpot”.

  Here, as the “notifying unit”, for example, a visual display device (the above-described variable display unit may be shared), a sound generating unit (for example, a speaker), a light emitting unit (for example, a lamp device), and An example is a device configured using at least one of the sensation means (for example, a device that generates vibration, wind, odor, and the like). In the case of using existing notification means (variable display means described above, sounding means for emitting a game sound effect, and light emitting means for illuminating a game), the notification mode is changed (display of the variable display means). The change of the mode, the change of the sounding pattern of the sounding means, the change of the lighting pattern or the blinking pattern of the light emitting means, etc.) may be used to notify that the second probability variation symbol has been displayed.

  As described above, according to the present invention, it is possible to obtain a gaming machine that can enhance the interest in gaming.

Hereinafter, embodiments showing the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(1) Mechanical Structure of Pachinko Machine In the present embodiment, as a specific example of a gaming machine, a first-class pachinko machine (ball game machine) of a so-called "seven machine" type is illustrated. . First, the mechanical structure of the pachinko machine will be described with reference to FIGS.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front portion of the pachinko machine 1 mainly includes an outer frame (main body frame) 2, a middle frame 3, a front frame 4, an upper plate portion 5, a lower plate portion 6, And a locking device 7. In FIGS. 1 and 2, a game board is omitted for simplicity.

  The outer frame 2 is obtained by assembling and fixing a wooden plate-like body into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The middle frame 3 is entirely made of plastic, has a frame body 3a and a lower plate 3b (see FIG. 2), and is pivotally supported on the outer frame 2 so as to be openable and closable. Further, a locking device 7 (see FIG. 1) is provided at the center of the right end of the middle frame 3. The locking device 7 has a substantially rectangular shape with a keyhole when viewed from the front, and locks when the front frame 4 is closed. It is for.

  Here, the frame portion 3a is formed in a substantially rectangular frame shape from the upper end to about 2/3 of the entire middle frame 3 downward, and a substantially triangular frame decoration LED lens of the front frame 4 is provided at the upper end portion. In correspondence with 4c and 4e, a prize ball display LED (not shown) and a prize ball display LED board 4d (see FIG. 8) are on the left side, and a stop display LED (not shown in FIG. 2) and a stop display LED board are on the right side. 4f (see FIG. 8) is provided.

  The lower plate portion 3b occupies approximately 1/3 of the entire middle frame 3 from the lower end to the upper side, and the left end corresponds to the speaker surface 5a formed on the upper plate portion 5 according to the gaming state. A speaker 400a (see FIG. 8) for generating sound effects and other sounds (voices) is provided, and is stored in the upper plate portion 5 at a substantially center with respect to a launching device unit (not shown) for launching a game ball. A supply device (not shown) for supplying the game balls is provided.

  Further, below the lower plate portion 3b, there is provided a lower plate portion 6 provided with an ashtray, a ball-drawing lever, and the like, and approximately in the center of the lower plate portion 6, for discharging game balls from the inside of the pachinko machine 1. A discharge handle 6 for operating a firing device unit (not shown) is provided at the right end. A touch switch 9a for detecting that the player is touching is mounted on the firing handle 9, and a fire stop switch 9b for temporarily instructing a stop of the fire is arranged near the touch switch 9a.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the front frame 4 is entirely made of plastic, and a game area 11 (FIG. 3) formed on the game board 10 so that the game board 10 (see FIG. 3) can be visually recognized from the front. (See FIG. 2) has an opening 4a formed in a substantially circumferential shape. A substantially rectangular glass frame 41s (see FIG. 2) in which two glass plates 41r are fitted according to the openings 4a is mounted on the back surface.

  The front frame 4 occupies about ／ of the entire front surface of the pachinko machine 1 and is pivotally mounted on the left end of the middle frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. A frame decoration lamp lens 4b is provided on the upper end side of the front frame 4. Inside the lens 4b, a frame decoration lamp board 4g (see FIG. 5) and a frame decoration lamp substrate 4g are formed along the arc of the upper end of the opening 4a. A plurality of game effect lamps (not shown) are provided. Further, in the front frame 4, a portion above the frame decoration lamp lens 4 b and four portions located on the left and right sides of the opening 4 a on the left and right sides are provided with pseudo probability variable big hit notification lamp lenses 4 p, 4 q, 4 r, 4 s , 4t are provided. Then, inside these lenses 4p to 4t, substrates for pseudo-probable variable hit notification lamps 4u, 4v, 4w, 4x, 4y are arranged along the arc portions on both the left and right sides of the opening 4a ( See FIG. 8). Incidentally, the pseudo-probable variable hit notification lamp is a specific example of "notification means".

  The upper plate portion 5 is pivotally attached to the left end of the middle frame 3 below the front frame 4 so as to be openable and closable. On the outer edge portion 5b of the dish, a ball removal button, a game ball lending / returning button, and the like are provided. The upper plate 5 is provided with a discharge port 5c for discharging game balls from the inside of the pachinko machine 1. A speaker surface 5a having a plurality of long holes is formed on the left end, and a volume switch board 12 (see FIG. 8) is provided on the back surface. On the left end side of the pachinko machine 1, a prepaid card unit 13 is mounted.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 10 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The game board 10 is a substantially rectangular wooden plate-like body which is held by the middle frame 3 (see FIGS. 1 and 2), and whose back side is covered by a back mechanism board 102 (see FIG. 4) described later. ing. In this game board 10, a substantially circular game area 11 is formed by an outer rail 14 and an inner rail 15 provided on the surface of the game board 10, and a central device 16 and a first device A seed starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17, a variable winning device 18, a left winning opening 19, a right winning opening 20, a lower left winning opening 21, a lower right winning opening 22, a large number of obstacle nails 23, and a pair of lamps Windmills 24 and 25 are provided. The “first-type opening (ordinary electric accessory) 17” is a specific example of the “starting opening”.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the central device 16 is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 11, and has a special symbol display device 27 for displaying a special symbol, and a normal symbol display for displaying a normal symbol. The display device includes a device 32a, a special symbol hold display device 16a, a normal symbol hold display device 32b, a count display device 277, and a notice display device 278.

  The special symbol display device 27 shows a specific example of "variable display means", and is configured by using four "7-segment display bodies" as shown in FIG. Specifically, three main display units 271, 272, and 273 are arranged in the horizontal direction on the upper side of the central device 16, and an effect display unit 275 arranged substantially at the center of the central device 16. . Among them, the effect display unit 275 is configured to be larger than the main display units 271, 272, 273. In addition, a main display portion 272 located at the center is disposed in a substantially rectangular portion 275a surrounded by four unit segments constituting an upper portion of the effect display portion 275. Further, other main display units 271 and 273 are arranged on the left and right of the main display unit 272.

  The main display unit 271 located on the left side constitutes a left special symbol display area for displaying a left special symbol, and the main display unit 273 located on the right side constitutes a right special symbol display area for displaying a right special symbol. The main special symbol display area for displaying the middle special symbol is constituted by the main display portion 272 located at. In the main display portions 271 to 273 and the effect display portion 275, numbers “0 to 9” can be displayed as identification information (special symbols).

  Unlike the present embodiment, when the variable display means has a predetermined display screen (for example, when the variable display means is constituted by a liquid crystal display device), one or a plurality of special symbols are displayed on the display screen. A special symbol display area (identification information display area) may be formed in which the (identification information) is displayed while being changed one after another in a predetermined direction and then stopped and displayed. For example, a left special symbol display area for displaying a left special symbol, a middle special symbol display area for displaying a middle special symbol, and a right special symbol display area for displaying a right special symbol, in the arrangement direction set in a substantially horizontal line. They are formed in this order. Then, in each special symbol display area, a direction substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display areas, in this case, a symbol change direction is set in the vertical direction, and a plurality of pieces of identification information as (Special symbols) may be sequentially displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the normal symbol display device 32a is arranged at the upper center of the central device 16. This ordinary symbol display device 32a is configured using a 7-segment display. The ordinary symbol display device 32a is for variably displaying odd numbers 1 to 9. That is, when the game ball passes through one of the left and right ordinary symbol operation gates 36 and 37 to be described later, it fluctuates, and after a predetermined time elapses, one kind of odd number is stopped and displayed. Then, when the stop display is performed at, for example, “7”, the normal symbol hits, and the first-type starting port (normal electric accessory) 17 is opened for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds).

  As shown in FIG. 23, the special symbol reservation display device 16a is configured by two light emitters (for example, LEDs) arranged on the left and right sides of the lower part of the effect display unit 275, respectively. These four light emitters are covered with lenses 16d, 16e, 16f, and 16g, respectively. Also, the numbers “1” to “4” are assigned to the lens 16d located at the upper left side, the lens 16e located at the lower left side, the lens 16f located at the upper right side, and the lens 16g located at the lower right side in this order. I have. Therefore, when one of the four light emitters is turned on, one of the numbers “1” to “4” can be displayed by the numbers displayed on the lenses 16d to 16g. By turning off all the bodies, the number "0" can be displayed.

  In the special symbol holding display device 16a, the number of game balls that have entered the first-type starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17 is held up to four, and the luminous bodies corresponding to each entering ball are sequentially turned on, Shift display. Further, each time the next change of the special symbol is started, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and the number of reserved balls to be displayed is reduced by one.

  In the present gaming machine, when a winning in the starting winning opening (first-type starting opening 17) is made, as described later, the main controller 140 (described later) determines whether or not the winning is achieved, and the variable display means. After a predetermined symbol (special symbol or the like) is variably displayed on the (special symbol display device 27), a "symbol (big hit symbol, off symbol)" according to the result of the hit / fail determination is stopped and displayed. In this success / failure determination, for example, a predetermined random number is used to determine whether or not the gaming machine is in a big hit state. By the way, when a winning is made to the starting winning opening (first-type starting opening 17), it is general to obtain a random number for judging the success or failure. )), If another symbol is obtained before the symbol change associated with the "winning to the previous starting winning port (first-type starting port 17)" is completed. There is. For this reason, the obtained random numbers are stored in the main control unit 140 and are placed in a waiting state. The random numbers in the waiting state are generally referred to as “startup memory”. Then, the number of the “startup memories” is displayed by the special symbol holding display device 16a.

  As shown in FIG. 23, under the left and right of the central device 16, normal symbol operation gates 36 and 37 are provided, respectively, and left and right normal symbol operation gate detection switches are provided in the left and right ordinary symbol operation gates 36 and 37, respectively. 36s and 37s (see FIG. 5) are provided. Then, the normal symbol display device 32a (7-segment display) fluctuates and displays the game ball when the normal symbol operation gate passage detection switch 36s or 37s passes.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the normal symbol hold display device 32b is arranged on the right side of the effect display unit 275, and is configured by four LEDs (for example, red). The normal symbol hold display device 32b holds the number of game balls that have passed through the left and right normal symbol operation gates 36 and 37 up to four, and sequentially turns on and shift-displays each time they pass. Then, each time the next variable display of the ordinary symbol display device 32a is started, the number of unstarted times is exhausted, and one LED is turned off.

  As shown in FIG. 23, the number-of-times display device 277 is configured by two “7-segment display bodies” arranged on the left side of the effect display unit 275. When the gaming machine 1 is not in the “big hit state (either the true big hit state or the pseudo big hit state)”, the number display device 277 displays “0, 0” on the seven-segment display. When the gaming machine 1 enters the big hit state (special game state), "0, 1" is displayed on the seven-segment display, and when the big hit state (special game state) ends, the seven-segment display becomes Is turned off once. Further, after the end of the big hit state, the big hit is displayed without intervening the departure display, and when the big hit state occurs (in the case of the "continuous" state), the display of the number of times is added to "0, 2". Is done. As described above, when the big hit state occurs more continuously, the display of the number of times is further increased. However, when the big hit state is interrupted (after the predetermined big hit state is terminated, the number of times is displayed). Device 277 is reset and displays "0,0".

  As shown in FIG. 23, the notice display device 278 is disposed below the effect display unit 275 in a substantially rectangular portion 275b surrounded by four unit segments. The notice display device 278 includes a pair of left and right doors A and B that open and close mechanically. When the gaming machine 1 performs a predetermined notice operation, the doors A and B are moved at a predetermined timing. Open and close. A predetermined symbol C (which may be a character, a movable body, or the like) is arranged behind the doors A and B in a closed state.

  This notice display device 278 may perform only “notice that the gaming machine actually shifts to the true jackpot state (truth notice)”, or not only such “truth notice”. It may also be performed that "it does not actually shift to the big hit state, but gives a preview as if it shifts to the big hit state for the effect (hereinafter referred to as" gase notice ")". The notice includes not only a one-off notice but also a “continuous” notice performed over a plurality of start memories. In the case where the prize is continuously generated in the opening winning opening (first-type opening opening 17) of the game ball, the announcement effect can be continuously performed over a plurality of starting memories. It is.

  In this gaming machine, the sub-control unit (for example, the special symbol control unit 160) may perform the notice operation whenever the notice execution signal is received from the main control unit 140. Even in the case where the execution signal is received, whether or not to execute the final notice operation may be determined by lot. For example, when the sub-control unit (for example, the special symbol control unit 160) receives a notice execution signal from the main control unit 140, the preliminary operation of the sub-control unit (for example, the special symbol control unit 160) performs a lottery operation. A lottery using random numbers is performed. Then, when the lottery result by the notice operation execution lottery means is a winning, the notice operation is actually performed, and when the lottery result is a failure, the notice operation may be prohibited.

  As shown in FIG. 23, in the central device 16, a transparent front plate portion 261 is arranged on both left and right sides of a lower portion of the effect display portion 275 so as to make a substantially half turn around the lower portion. Behind the front plate portion 261, there are provided two gutter portions (see broken lines 262 and 263 in FIG. 23) having the back surface of the front plate portion 261 as a bottom surface. Among them, the left-side gutter (see the broken line 262) has an inlet 265 that opens upward in an area on the left side of the central device 16 and an outlet that opens downward (not shown). The seed starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17 is disposed immediately above. The right gutter (see the broken line 263) has an inlet 266 opening upward in the right area of the central device 16 and an outlet (not shown) opening downward as a first type. It is arranged right above the starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17. That is, the left and right gutter portions (dashed lines 262 and 263 in FIG. 23) constitute a so-called “warp passage”, and the game balls reaching and entering each of the entrance portions 265 and 266 are sent to the first type starting port ( This is to increase the probability of winning the common electric accessory 17.

  Here, a display mode of the special symbol display device 27 will be briefly described with reference to FIGS. 24 to 26 show main parts of the special symbol display device 27 in an excerpted manner. In these figures, among the main display portions 271, 272, 273 and the effect display portion 275, the seven-segment display is a portion in which "white display" is displayed, and "down arrow" is also shown. The indicated portion indicates a portion where the symbol is changing.

  First, "stop symbols" which are stopped and displayed using the main display portions 271, 272, 273 of the special symbol display device 27 will be described with reference to FIG. 24A to 24E, one or a plurality of stop symbols are shown. In each stop symbol, the numbers shown in the square on the left indicate special symbols displayed on the left main display portion 271 (left special symbol display area), and the numbers shown in the square on the right are right The special symbols displayed in the main display portion 273 (the right special symbol display area) are shown, and the numbers shown in the center squares are the special symbols displayed in the central main display portion 272 (the middle special symbol display area). This shows a design.

  As shown in FIG. 24A, the three main display portions 271, 272, and 273 use the same odd-numbered three-digit “double-sided pattern (for example,“ 7, 7, 7 ”, etc.)”, that is, When the "true accurate big hit symbol" is stopped and displayed, the gaming machine 1 enters the "true accurate big hit state". As described above, when the gaming machine 1 is in the “true and accurate variable jackpot state”, the gaming machine 1 opens and closes the special winning device 31 and enters a special gaming state (first special gaming state) in which gaming balls can be received. Become. Then, after the “first special gaming state” is completed, the gaming machine 1 is set to the high probability state until the next big hit (in the present embodiment, the next true big hit) occurs.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 24B, the three main display portions 271, 272, 273 use the same even-numbered three-digit “double pattern (for example,“ 8, 8, 8 ”)”. In other words, when the “genuine normal big hit symbol (non-probable variable big hit symbol)” is stopped and displayed, the gaming machine 1 enters the “genuine normal big hit state (genuine non-probable variable big hit state)”. As described above, when the gaming machine 1 is in the “genuine normal jackpot state”, the gaming machine 1 is in the special gaming state (first special gaming state) in which the large winning device 31 can be opened and closed and game balls can be accepted. . At this time, when the gaming machine 1 is in the normal probability state (low-probability state), the normal probability state (low-probability state) is maintained. The special probability state (low probability state) after the “special game state” ends.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24 (c), when the “pseudo-probable variable hit symbol” composed of the predetermined “combination of odd numbers” is stopped and displayed by the three main display portions 271, 272, 273. , The gaming machine 1 is in the “pseudo-probable variable jackpot state”. In this embodiment, as the “pseudo-probable jackpot symbol”, “1, 3, 5”, “3, 5, 7”, “5, 7, 9”, “7, 9, 1” and “9, 1” , 3 ”is set. As described above, when the gaming machine 1 is in the “pseudo-probable big hit state”, the gaming machine 1 closes the big winning opening 311 only by vibrating the open / close plate 312 of the big winning device 31 arranged in the variable winning device 18. The state is maintained, and a "special game state (second special game state)" in which the game ball cannot be accepted remains. After the “second special game state” is finished, the gaming machine 1 is kept high until the next “big hit” (either a true big hit or a pseudo big hit in this embodiment) occurs. Set to probability state.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 24D, when the “pseudo ordinary big hit symbol” composed of a predetermined “combination of even numbers” is stopped and displayed by the three main display portions 271, 272, 273, The gaming machine 1 is in the “pseudo normal big hit state”. In the present embodiment, “2, 4, 6”, “4, 6, 8”, “6, 8, 2”, “8, 2, 4” and “8, 6” , 4 ”is set. As described above, when the gaming machine 1 is in the “pseudo-normal jackpot state”, the gaming machine 1 closes the special winning opening 311 only by vibrating the opening / closing plate 312 of the special winning device 31 arranged in the variable winning device 18. The state is maintained, and a "special game state (second special game state)" in which the game ball cannot be accepted remains. In the present embodiment, the "pseudo-normal jackpot" occurs only when the gaming machine is in the high probability state caused by the "pseudo-probable jackpot state". When the "pseudo normal big hit" occurs, the gaming machine 1 in the high probability state enters the normal probability state (low probability state) after completing the "second special game state".

  As shown in FIG. 24 (e), the three main display portions 271, 272, and 273 display other symbols (that is, a "true accurate big hit symbol", a "genuine normal big hit symbol", a "pseudo positive variable big hit symbol", and a "pseudo false big hit symbol". When the symbols other than the "normal jackpot symbol" are stopped and displayed, that is, when the "missing symbol" is stopped and displayed, the gaming machine 1 is in the "missing state". At this time, the state change does not occur in the special winning device 31.

  In the present embodiment, a “true accurate big hit symbol” serving as a trigger for transition to the “true accurate big hit status”, a “true normal big hit symbol” serving as a trigger for shifting to the “true normal big hit status”, and “ The invention according to claims 1 to 3, by a "pseudo-probable variable jackpot pattern" that triggers a transition to the "pseudo-probable variable jackpot state" and a "pseudo-normal jackpot symbol" that triggers a transition to the "pseudo-normal jackpot state" A specific example of the “specific symbol” shown in FIG. In addition, the “true accurate big hit symbol” is a specific example of the “first probability variation symbol” of claim 1, and the “pseudo probability variable big symbol” is the “second probability variation symbol” of claim 1. One specific example is shown. Furthermore, the “genuine normal big hit symbol” shows a specific example of the “first non-probability changing symbol” of claim 3, and the “pseudo normal big hit symbol” shows the “second non-probability variable symbol” of claim 3. Is shown.

  In the gaming machine 1, when the special symbol display device 27 stops the symbol change, as shown in FIG. 25 (a), the main display units 271, 272, 273 stop the symbol change and produce Display unit 275 is turned off. On the other hand, when the special symbol display device 27 starts changing symbols, the three main display portions 271, 272, 273 start changing as shown in FIG.

  When the stop symbol (fixed symbol) that is stopped and displayed after this change is the “out-of-reach symbol”, the left main display portion 271, the right main display portion 273, and the central main display portion 272 are displayed. The symbol fluctuation is stopped in order {see the stopped state in FIG. 25 (a)}. Also, when the stop symbol is a “pseudo-probable jackpot symbol” or a “pseudo-normal jackpot symbol”, the symbol change is stopped in the order of the left main display portion 271, the right main display portion 273, and the central main display portion 272. I do. In the case where the "out-of-reach symbol that does not go through the reach display", the "pseudo-probable big-hit symbol", or the "pseudo-normal large-hit symbol" is stopped and displayed, the effect display unit 275 is kept turned off.

  If the stop symbol (fixed symbol) that is stopped and displayed after the change is the “true accurate variable jackpot symbol”, “genuine normal large jackpot symbol”, or “out-of-reach symbol through reach display”, first, the main display on the left side The same symbol (number) is stopped (confirmed) on the unit 271 and the main display unit 273 on the right side, and "reach display" is performed. When the “reach display” is performed, the effect display unit 275 starts to change. At this time, the main display section 272 at the center is continuously changing symbols, and the fluctuation of the main display section 272 and the effect display section 275 excites the game.

  Then, when the “true accurate big hit symbol” or the “genuine normal big hit symbol” is stopped and displayed, as shown in FIGS. 26 (a) and (b), the effect display portion 275 and the central main display portion 272 are displayed. The same symbols (numbers) as the left and right main display portions 271 and 273 are sequentially stopped and displayed. In the case where the "out-of-reach symbol after reach display" is stopped and displayed, symbols (numbers) different from the left and right main display portions 271 and 273 are stopped and displayed in the order of the effect display portion 275 and the central main display portion 272. I do.

  In the present embodiment, when the “true accurate big hit symbol” or the “genuine normal big hit symbol” is stopped and displayed, the notice display device 278 performs a notice operation under predetermined conditions. This notice operation is performed by opening the doors A and B and making the "symbol C" visible to the player, as shown in FIG. 26 (c). In the present embodiment, when a notice operation (opening and closing of doors A and B) is performed after the reach display (hereinafter, referred to as “rear display”), the stop symbol is changed to a truly accurate big hit symbol or a “genuine normal big hit symbol”. Is “100%”. On the other hand, when the notice operation (opening and closing of doors A and B) is performed before the reach display (hereinafter, referred to as “front display”), the probability that the stopped symbol will be “true accurate big hit symbol” or “genuine normal big hit symbol” Is “90%”, and the probability of becoming a “missing symbol through reach display” is “10%”. The details of the notice operation will be described later.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the first-type starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17 is integrated with a variable winning device 18 described later, and is disposed below and below the central device 16. The first-type starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17 is a so-called tulip type, and a pair of left and right wing pieces are formed to open and close, and is provided with a decoration on a front surface thereof and attached to a substrate 34 described later. Inside, a first-type starting port (normally-powered accessory) winning detection switch 17s (see FIG. 5) for detecting the passage of a game ball and a first-type starting port (normally-powered Object) solenoid 17c (see FIG. 5). When the pair of wing pieces open left and right, the game ball enters an open state in which the possibility of entering the ball is increased, and the pair of wing pieces are erected, and a normal state in which the possibility of entering the game ball is reduced. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the variable prize winning device 18 is disposed below the first-type starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17, and is provided on a substrate 34 having a substantially inverted trapezoidal front surface. A winning device 31, a lower left winning opening 21 and a lower right winning opening 22 are provided. Here, the special winning device 31 shows a specific example of a variable winning means. The special winning device 31 is formed substantially in the center and opened in a belt shape. The special winning opening 311 is opened and closed, and the opening and closing plate 312 that vibrates by itself, and the opening and closing plate 312 that vibrates by itself. A special winning opening solenoid 313 (see FIG. 5) for performing an opening / closing operation (opening / closing operation) and a vibration operation (vibrating operation) of the opening / closing plate 312, and a specific area through which a game ball passes after winning the special winning opening 311 (V winning opening and general winning opening / not shown), an interlocking rod (not shown), a winning ball detection switch 318 (see FIG. 5) for detecting a winning ball, a back box (not shown), and a large winning opening. It is mainly composed of a relay board (not shown).

  The special winning opening solenoid 313 is a specific example of an “operation executing unit” and an “operation ending” unit (that is, an “operation unit”), together with a main control unit 140 and a program stored in the main control unit 140 to be described later. Make up an example. The opening and closing plate 312 constitutes a movable part of the special winning device 31 and shows a specific example of “opening and closing means” for opening and closing the special winning opening 311.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the lower left winning opening 21 is disposed substantially diagonally lower left of the first-type starting opening (ordinary electric accessory) 17 and has a lower left winning opening passage detection switch 21s (FIG. 16). Reference). Below the lower left winning opening 21, a plurality of lower left winning opening LEDs 223 are attached to a lower left winning opening LED board 21f (see FIG. 5), and are covered with a decorative lens. Further, the lower right winning opening 22 is disposed substantially diagonally lower right of the first-type starting opening (ordinary electric accessory) 17, and a lower right winning opening passage detection switch 22s (see FIG. 5) is provided inside. Has been. Below the lower right winning opening 22, a plurality of lower right winning opening LEDs 224 are attached to a lower right winning opening LED board 22f (see FIG. 5) and covered with a decorative lens.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a pair of side devices 38 and 39 are arranged in a vertically arcuate and symmetrical manner at both left and right ends of the game area 11. As shown in FIG. 27, these side devices 38 and 39 include a base 700 fixed to the surface of the game board 10, and a side lamp device 800 protrudes from the surface of the base 700. Further, the base portion 700 constituting the left side device 38 is integrally provided with the left winning opening 19 below the surface, and the base portion 700 constituting the right side device 38 is provided below the surface. A right winning opening 20 (see FIG. 3) is integrally provided. Incidentally, as in the present embodiment, the size when the left winning opening 19 and the right winning opening 20 are integrated with the side lamp device 800 is smaller than the size when both are separated. The winning opening 19 and the right winning opening 20 are positioned diagonally above and to the left and right of the variable winning device 18, and have a left winning opening passing detection switch 19s (see FIG. 16) and a right winning opening passing detection switch, respectively. 20 s (see FIG. 5) are provided.

  As shown in FIGS. 28 and 29, the side lamp device 800 includes a rear light emitter 820, a spacer 840, a rear lens body 850, a reflector 860, a front light emitter 830, and a front lens body 870 in this order. The game board 10 is three-dimensionally arranged from the surface to the front thereof.

  The rear light-emitting body 820 is constituted by LEDs arranged on the left and right ends of the game area 11 on the surface of the game board 10. That is, a total of 20 LEDs (rear luminous elements 820) are arranged in a horizontal two-column, vertical ten-row array on a portion of the surface of the game board 10 which constitutes the left end side of the game area 11. A total of 20 LEDs (rear light emitters 820) are also arranged in two rows and ten rows on a portion of the surface of the board 10 that constitutes the right end side of the game area 11. Note that all of these LEDs may emit the same color, but all or some of the LEDs may include a plurality of elements that emit different colors, or the LEDs may emit different colors. LEDs may be mixed. In such a case, the plurality of elements may emit light individually, LEDs of different emission colors may emit light individually, or they may emit light simultaneously to obtain a composite color (for example, “red light emission”). Simultaneously with "green emission", "orange emission color" is obtained.)

  The spacer 840 is formed in a frame shape that can surround the rear light emitting body 820. The spacer 840 is for securing a predetermined gap between a protruding end portion of an LED constituting the rear light emitting body 820 and a rear lens body 850 described later (see FIG. 29).

  As shown in FIG. 28, the rear lens body (for example, made of resin or glass) 850 is configured using a substantially long flat plate-shaped transparent plate or translucent plate. As shown in FIG. 30, the rear surface of the rear lens body 850 (the surface facing the rear light emitting body 820 but facing the direction opposite to the player) has a triangular cross section and has a short length. Fine ridges 851 along the hand direction are equally spaced along the longitudinal direction of the rear lens body 850 (in the present embodiment, a pitch of 0.3 to 0.7 mm, preferably a pitch of about 0.5 mm). (That is, a substantially knurled projection is formed).

  In the present embodiment, the rear lens body 850 has a uniform structure (structure as a lens) throughout the entire rear lens body 850, but a part having a different structure (structure as a lens) is provided in a part of the rear lens body 850. It may be provided. For example, in the above-described “an embodiment in which LEDs having different emission colors are mixed in the LEDs constituting the rear light emitter 820”, the structure of each part of the rear light emitter 820 is different for each light emission color of the LED disposed behind the same. May be different. More specifically, an LED (hereinafter, referred to as “the former LED”) that emits one predetermined color (for example, red) behind the rear light emitting body 820 and another predetermined color (for example, blue) ) Is mixed with an LED that emits light (hereinafter, referred to as “the latter LED”), a rear surface portion (located in front of the latter LED) of the rear illuminator 820 that is located in front of the “latter LED” A knurled protrusion is continuously formed on the entire portion of the rear light-emitting body 820, and the rear surface portion of the rear light emitter 820 located in front of the “latter” (the entire front portion may be also used). In this case, a mode in which a grain pattern is formed can be exemplified.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the reflector 860 has a long and substantially ladder shape, and is formed by applying plating (for example, chrome plating) having a metallic luster to a base portion formed of a resin integrally molded product. Have been. That is, as shown in FIGS. 31A to 31C, the reflector 860 has a front surface portion (a surface portion facing the player) as a concave surface portion 861a and a rear surface portion (as opposed to the rear lens body 850). A large number (29 in the present embodiment) of plate-like bodies 861 having a plane portion 861b with the plane portion facing the opposite side to the player direction being arranged at a predetermined interval in the longitudinal direction of the reflector 860. It is configured. In addition, a gap 862 having a width corresponding to substantially the thickness of the plate 861 is formed between adjacent plate 861. The entirety of the reflector 860 is configured such that a large number (28 in the present embodiment) of the gap portions 862 are continuously arranged along the longitudinal direction of the reflector 860.

  That is, the reflector 860 has a configuration in which the plate members 861 and the gap portions 862 are alternately arranged along the longitudinal direction. As a result, on the front surface of the reflector 860, the concave portions 861a of the plate-shaped body 861 are continuously arranged, and these concave portions 861a constitute the reflection surface 863. In the present embodiment, a “pentagonal cut” having a substantially pentagonal concave shape is used as the concave surface portion 861a. Further, along the longitudinal direction of the reflector 860, a large number of slit-shaped gap portions 862 arranged continuously form a light passage hole 865. Further, the reflection surface 863 is a surface for reflecting light emitted from the front light emitter 830 forward (toward the player), and the light passage hole 865 causes light emitted from the rear light emitter 820 to move forward (toward the player). It is a hole to reach.

  In this embodiment, since the light passage hole 865 is formed by the “slit-shaped gap portions 862” that are continuously arranged, the versatility of the reflector 860 can be increased. For example, even when the rear light emitters 820 are arranged at a different arrangement interval from that of the present embodiment, or when the rear light emitters 820 of a different size and number from the present embodiment are arranged, the slit-shaped gap 862 (light This is because the through holes 865) are arranged continuously, so that the light emitted from these rear light emitters 820 can be surely passed. When the width of the gap 862 (the width along the direction to the other adjacent gap 862) is d and the interval (pitch) between the adjacent gaps 862 is p, d / The value of p is 0.5 to 1.5 (preferably 0.75 to 1.25, particularly preferably about 1.0). The reflecting ability of the reflector 860 (the ability of the front light emitter 830 to reflect light) is affected by the total area of the concave portion 861a, and the light passing ability of the reflector 860 (the ability of the rear light emitter 820 to pass light) is a gap. It is affected by the total area of the portion 862.

  When the value of d / p is determined as described above, the reflector 860 has a sufficient reflection capability and a sufficient light transmission capability at the same time. In addition, a reflector having a light selecting section (for example, a half-mirror-shaped reflector having a transparent base member and a light selecting film formed of a vapor-deposited plating layer formed at least on the front surface of the base member) In (2), it is not necessary to form the gap 862. However, in this case, since the light emitted from the rear light emitter 820 is likely to be attenuated when passing through the light selection section (light selection film), the amount of light reaching the front of the reflector from the rear light emitter 820 However, the number tends to be smaller than in the embodiment {the embodiment using the gap portion 862 (light passing hole 865)}.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the front surface of the reflector 860 is formed in a concave shape recessed to the rear side of the reflector 860, and the front surface forms a reflection surface 863 for reflecting light emitted by a front light emitter 830 described later. . For this reason, the light emitted from the front light emitting body 830 can be efficiently reflected by the reflecting surface 863. That is, since the reflecting surface 863 is formed in a concave shape, has a large light receiving area, and has a high light-collecting power, the light emitted from the front light emitting body 830 can be efficiently reflected. Furthermore, since substantially the entire front light emitting body 830 is surrounded by the concave reflecting surface 863, light emitted from the front light emitting body 830 to the side thereof can be reflected in the player direction (forward).

  The front light emitter 830 is configured using a long cold cathode tube, and is disposed in front of the reflection surface 863 of the reflector 860 with its axis extending along the longitudinal direction of the reflector 860. In the present embodiment, the position of the front light emitter 830 and the position of the rear light emitter 820 are displaced along the front and rear direction of the side lamp device 800 (see FIG. 11). That is, the rear light emitters 820 are arranged on the rear side of the portions located on both sides of the front light emitters 830. That is, since the rear light emitter 820 is arranged so as to avoid “directly behind” the front light emitter 830, light emitted from the rear light emitter 820 is not blocked by the front light emitter 830.

  In addition, the “cold cathode tube” generally means “a luminous body that is driven to light and / or blinks by starting discharge from the cathode at normal temperature”, in other words, “does not require preheating of the cathode, Luminous body having no filament ". This cold cathode tube is resistant to frequent lighting driving and blinking driving and has sufficient durability, so that it can be used in a good state for a long period of time. Therefore, when a light-emitting body is formed by using a cold cathode tube, the amount of light of the lamp device can be increased, and high-impact light can be frequently turned on or blinked. Is obtained.

  In addition, according to the “cold cathode tube”, even if frequent lighting driving or blinking driving is performed, the life is not shortened, and the structure of the lamp device and the structure of the driving circuit can be simplified. Manufacturing cost can be reduced as compared with a luminous body for use (a lamp device having a luminous body such as a hot cathode tube or a light bulb that performs a hot cathode operation). Further, in the “lamp device” using the “cold cathode tube”, the running cost can be reduced because the current when the lamp emits light is small. Further, this "cold cathode tube" does not require a filament, the non-light emitting portion can be shortened, and miniaturization (small tube) is easy.

  In addition, when the lamp device itself generates a large amount of heat, such as a lamp device using a hot cathode tube or a light bulb, and the heat of the lamp device itself may adversely affect electronic components arranged around the lamp device. Requires that a heat radiating means be provided around the lamp device. However, since the `` cold cathode tube '' does not require a filament and can reduce the amount of heat generated by the cold cathode tube itself, there is no need to provide heat radiating means around the cold cathode tube, or reduce the number of radiating means. Can be reduced. Further, in the cold cathode tube, by selecting the type of the phosphor applied to the tube body (glass tube), the color of the light emitted from the cold cathode tube (lamp device) can be selected from various colors.

  In addition to the cold cathode tube, the front luminous body 830 may be a hot cathode tube (neo tube), a so-called “acryl bar (LED in which a LED is disposed in a cylinder made of acrylic resin)”, or the like. The luminous body of the embodiment may be used. Also, unlike the present embodiment, the rear light emitter 820 can be configured using a long light emitter (for example, a long cold cathode tube). In this case, the long light emitter is used. The emitted light is split by the reflector 860. That is, the light split through the gap 862 reaches the player direction.

  As shown in FIG. 28, the front lens body 870 is formed using a long transparent body having a substantially tunnel shape (for example, formed of resin, glass, or the like). As shown in FIG. 29, the front lens body 870 is arranged so as to cover the front light emitter 830 and the reflector 860 while making the longitudinal direction thereof along the longitudinal direction of the front light emitter 830. In addition, a flat portion 872 is formed on the inner surface side of the top portion 871 disposed in front of the front lens body 870 (on the side closer to the player). That is, the top 871 of the front lens body 870 constitutes a convex lens, and the top 871 has a structure that allows the light “right behind” to pass straight through.

  The side lamp device 800 described above can be used in various modes. In the present embodiment, when the special symbol display device (variable display means) 27 performs reach display, the rear light emitters 820 of the left and right side devices 38 are used. Lights up. Further, when there is a winning in the left winning opening 19, the rear light emitter 820 of the left side device 38 is turned on, and when there is a winning in the right winning opening 20, the rear light emitter 820 of the right side device 39 is turned on. Further, when the gaming machine is in a standby state, that is, in a "waiting for customer" state, the rear light emitters 820 of the left and right side devices 38 are turned on. When it is determined that the gaming machine 1 shifts to the high probability state, the front lamp device (cold cathode tube) 830 of the right side device 38 is turned on. Note that at least one of the left and right side devices 38 may constitute a “notification unit”.

  In the present embodiment, the “rear light emitter 820” that emits soft light is frequently turned on. On the other hand, although the illumination effect is high and the visibility is good, the "front illuminator (cold cathode tube) 830" which may be "bright" when lit frequently, is a message that is particularly important in games. Is lit only when (the transition to the high probability state is determined). Unlike the present embodiment, the luminous body (front luminous body 830) composed of a cold cathode tube is used for other scenes (for example, when a reach state, a big hit state, various notices, etc.) are performed. ) Can be lit or flashed.

  Considering the longitudinal direction of the reflector 860 as a reference, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 32A and 32B, one rear passage is provided for the three light passage holes 865 arranged in the longitudinal direction. Only the light emitters 820 (two in the short direction of the reflector 860) are arranged. However, since the rear lens body 850 has many protrusions 851, the light emitted from each rear light emitting body 820 not only passes through the rear lens body 850 but is refracted in various directions.

  Therefore, as shown by the oval broken line in FIG. 32B, the light emitted from the rear light emitter 820 is scattered in various directions, and therefore, each of the rear light emitters 820 is plural (3 in this embodiment). The light passing hole 865 is set as its defense range. That is, by using the rear lens body 850 provided with the ridge 851, a wide range of light emission can be performed using a small number of rear light emitters 820. The rear lens body 850 having such an operation is not limited to the one shown in the present embodiment. For example, a similar effect can be obtained by using a rear lens body having a “diamond cut” applied to the rear surface or the whole. Can demonstrate. Also in this modification, a part having a different structure (structure as a lens) may be provided in a part of the rear lens body 850. For example, in the above-described “an embodiment in which LEDs having different emission colors are mixed in the LEDs constituting the rear light emitter 820”, the structure of each part of the rear light emitter 820 is different for each light emission color of the LED disposed behind the same. May be different.

  More specifically, behind the rear light emitting body 820, an LED (the former LED) that emits one predetermined color (for example, red) and an LED that emits another predetermined color (for example, blue) ( In the case where the latter LED is mixed, the “diamond cut” is provided on the rear surface portion (the entirety of the portion located in front of the rear LED) of the rear illuminator 820 located in front of “the latter LED”. Is formed on the rear surface portion of the rear light-emitting body 820, which is located in front of the “latter LED” (or the entire portion located in front of the latter LED). An example of forming a projection or the like can be given.

  Returning to FIG. 3, a pair of lamp windmills 24 and 25 are respectively disposed diagonally above left and right of the central device 16. A number of obstacle nails (not shown) are provided in the game area 11 so as to be suitable for the pachinko game in consideration of the positional balance with each of the gaming machines described above.

  As shown in FIG. 3, an out port 48 is provided below the game board 10, and a back ball preventing member 58 is provided below the out port 48, and has returned without reaching the game area 11. This prevents the game ball from returning to the firing position again. On the other hand, the foul ball prevention member 59 is attached to the distal end of the inner rail 15, and the return rubber 60 is located on the right half side of the game board 10, substantially opposite to the position of the foul ball prevention member 59. , Are fitted along the outer rail 14.

  Next, the back surface structure of the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The front frame 4 (see FIGS. 1 and 2) is located in the middle frame 3 and is supported by a pair of hinges 101 provided at the upper and lower ends of the front frame 4 so as to be openable and closable. The back mechanism board 102 is supported by a pair of hinges 103 provided at the upper and lower ends of the back mechanism board 102 in the middle frame 3 so as to be openable and closable. The game board 10 (see FIG. 3) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. On the left side when viewed from the position of the hinge 101 at the upper end, a prize ball tank 105 having a tank ball out detection switch 104 at the bottom of the tank, and a tank rail 106 connected to the prize ball tank 105 are attached. ing. A ball release lever 107 is provided on the right side of the tank rail 106, a supply ball out detection switch (not shown) is provided downstream thereof, and a prize as a backside game device is provided downstream thereof. A ball payout device 109 is provided.

  Subsequently, a game ball distribution unit (not shown) is provided on the downstream side of the prize ball payout device 109. A lower case 111 with a lid storing the special symbol display device 27 (see FIG. 3) is provided below the tank rail 106, and a main controller 140 (see FIG. 5), a main control board case 112 is provided as a storage container that stores a main control board 340 (see FIG. 6A) as a back-side gaming device. On the lower rear side of the main control board case 112, a launcher control board case 113 storing a launcher control board as a launcher control section 193 (see FIG. 5), and a launch control collective relay board (not shown) are provided. ing. In the lower left part of the back mechanism panel 102, the above-described firing device unit (not shown) is provided. In the lower right part, a payout control board 350 (see FIG. 6B) is also provided as a payout control unit 150 (see FIG. 5). A payout control board case 118 is provided as a storage container storing the reference｝. A relay board 190 as a back-side gaming device is mounted on the upper right side of the main control board case 112.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the relay board 190 is a board for relaying the winning ball detection switches 318, 19 s to 22 s and the like to the main control unit 140. In the present embodiment, the main control board case 112, the relay board 190, and the payout control board case 118 are detachably mounted on a metal plate (not shown), and the metal plate rotates with respect to the back mechanism board 102. It is suspended freely.

  On the other hand, a fuse box 119, a power switch 120, a power terminal board 121, and a jackpot, a launch device control, a ball out, a door open, a prize ball, a ball renting machine frame, etc. are provided at the upper right end of the back mechanism panel 102. A terminal board 122 having external connection terminals is provided. Note that a ram clear switch (not shown) for generating a ram clear signal may be connected to the power terminal board 121.

  In addition, a power cable 123 for receiving power supply from outside is also provided above the terminal board 122. A connection cable 124 extends upward from the payout control board case 118 in which the payout control board 350 (see FIG. 6B) is stored, and is connected to the prepaid card unit 13 having the power cable 125. A ball passage member 126 for a lower plate portion is provided substantially at the lower end of the center of the back mechanism panel 102.

(2) Electronic control device 130 of pachinko machine 1
Next, the electronic control unit 130 of the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, as shown in FIG. 5, the electronic control device 130 includes a main control unit 140 and a plurality of sub-control units. The main control unit 140 is a control unit that governs the basic progress of the game, such as control for determining whether or not the game is successful. The sub control unit is configured separately from the main control unit 140. Further, the sub-control unit is connected to the primary sub-control unit directly connected to the main control unit 140 by a signal transmission path 500a, and connected to the primary sub-control unit by a signal transmission path (eg, 500b). It is divided into a secondary sub-control unit. In the present embodiment, there may be a tertiary or subsequent sub-control unit such as a tertiary sub-control unit connected to the secondary sub-control unit.

  In the present embodiment, the payout control unit (prize ball payout control unit that mainly performs award ball payout control) 150 and the special symbol control unit 160 correspond to the primary sub-control unit, and the launch device control unit 193 and the audio -The lamp control unit 170a and the like correspond to the secondary sub control unit. Here, as shown in FIGS. 6A and 6B, the main control unit 140 includes a main control board 340, and the payout control unit 150 includes a payout control board 350. 7, the special symbol control unit 160 includes a special symbol control board 360, and as illustrated in FIG. 8, the audio / lamp control unit 170a includes an audio / lamp control board 370a.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the sound / ramp control board 370a includes one part (the lamp control board part 370) having the virtual line A as a boundary and the other part (the sound control board part 380). Are provided integrally. In addition, the special symbol control unit 160 and the sound / ramp control unit 170a correspond to a “sub-control unit that controls a game effect”. Further, the sound / ramp control unit 170a may be separated into a sound control unit and a lamp control unit. In this case, the special symbol control unit 160, the sound control unit, and the lamp control unit Sub-control section that controls the production).

  Here, although the details will be described later, in the present embodiment, the main control unit 140 transmits a change command, a stop symbol command, and a change stop command to the special symbol control unit 160. Further, the special symbol control unit 160 receives the change command, and determines the change mode by lottery using a random number or the like from the plurality of change modes. A predetermined command can be transmitted from the special symbol control unit 160 to the voice / lamp control unit 170a in accordance with various symbol changes selected by the special symbol control unit 160.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the main control board 340 includes a main circuit section 400 including a CPU 401 and an input / output circuit section 500 (see FIG. 21). The main control board 340 is usually housed in a case (ie, the main control board case 112) that is difficult to open and close for a wrongdoer. An external terminal unit 145 is connected to the input / output circuit unit 500, and a “hole computer” of a pachinko hall is connected to the external terminal unit 145. Then, the main control board 340 turns on the RAM clear signal after the execution of the RAM clear processing, and turns off after a certain period of time. However, the main control board 340 outputs this RAM clear signal to the outside of the pachinko machine 1, and the pachinko hall system or the like. Can inform. Therefore, the manager of the pachinko hall can know the wrongdoing while the wrongdoer is unknown.

  As shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 401 includes a CPU core 480, and controls the operation of the entire pachinko machine 1 (that is, the basic progress control of the game) using the RAM 481 as a work area by a control program stored in the ROM 482. In addition, the CPU 401 performs the determination control based on the determination program stored in the ROM 482.

  As shown in FIG. 21, the main circuit section 400 includes a CPU 401, an oscillation section 410, a reset circuit section 450, an I / O decode circuit section 420, a data bus stabilization section 411, and a first external input circuit section 430. ing. As shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 401 includes a CPU core 480, a built-in RAM 481, a built-in ROM 482, a memory control circuit 483, a clock generator 484, an address decoder 485, a watch dog timer 486, a counter / timer 487, and a parallel input / output port. 488, a reset / interrupt controller 489, an external bus interface 490, and an output control circuit 491.

  Returning to FIG. 5, the above-described signal transmission path 500a is connected to the input / output circuit section 500 shown in FIG. 6 (a), and the payout control section 150 and the special symbol control are transmitted from the input / output circuit section 500 to the signal transmission path 500a. Command data as a command signal for instructing the processing content is transmitted to the unit 160. Note that data is transmitted from the main control unit 140 to the payout control unit 150 and the special symbol control unit 160 in a one-way format or a two-way format. In addition, a mode in which data is transmitted in a one-way format from the special symbol control unit 160 to the voice / lamp control unit 170a is illustrated, but a bidirectional format is used between the special symbol control unit 160 and the voice / lamp control unit 170a. Data may be transmitted. Further, power is supplied to each of the control units 140 to 180 from the power receiving board 410 via the power supply unit 420 and the power distribution board 430 (see the broken line in FIG. 5). Is transmitted to all control boards.

  The winning board detection switches 318, 19 s to 22 s and the like are connected to the relay board 190, and the output terminal of the relay board 190 is connected to the input / output circuit section 500 of the main control section 140. In addition, a first-class starter (ordinary electric accessory) winning detector (winning detection switch) 17s, an ordinary symbol display device board 32f, various solenoids 17c and 313, a right ordinary symbol operating gate passage detector (a right ordinary symbol operating gate) The passage detection switch 37 s and the left ordinary symbol operation gate passage detector (left ordinary symbol operation gate passage detection switch) 36 s are connected to the input / output circuit unit 500 of the main control unit 140.

  The touch switch 9a, the firing stop switch 9b, the volume switch 192, the tank ball out detecting switch 104, the supply ball out detecting switch 108, and the like are connected to the payout terminal board 191. The output terminals of the payout terminal board 191 are shown in FIG. 6 (b) is connected to the input / output circuit unit 700 of the payout control unit 150.

  As shown in FIG. 6B, the payout control unit 150 includes a main circuit unit 600 and an input / output circuit unit 700 similar to the main control unit 140. In the input / output circuit unit 700, the signals shown in FIG. It is connected to the transmission path 500a. The input / output circuit unit 700 is connected to the prize ball payout device 109, the launching device control unit 193, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the special symbol control unit 160 includes a CPU 161, a RAM 162, a ROM 163, an input / output port 164, and a VDP (video display processor) 166 as arithmetic circuit components. The components are interconnected by a bus 165 and connected to the signal transmission path 500a at an input / output port 164. The main display device 27 is connected to the input / output port 164, and the CPU 161 controls the operation of the central device 16 using the RAM 162 as a work area according to a control program stored in the ROM 163.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the lamp control board unit 370 constituting the sound / lamp control unit 170a is configured to include a CPU 171, a RAM 172, a ROM 173, and an input / output port 174 as arithmetic circuit components. . These elements (171, 172, 173, and 174) are mutually connected by a bus 175, and are connected to a signal transmission path 500b at an input / output port 174. The input / output port 174 is connected to a frame decoration lamp board 4g, various lamp boards 261f and 262f, and various LED boards 4d, 4f, 4u to 4y, 19f to 22f and the like shown in FIG. One or more lamps or LEDs are connected to each of these substrates. These lamps and the like are turned on / off or flashed in accordance with the progress of the game. Further, the lamp control board unit 370 performs drive control of a solenoid, a motor, and the like that constitute a movable part and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 8, a sound control board unit 380 constituting the sound / lamp control unit 170a is configured to include the same arithmetic circuit components 181 to 185 as the lamp control board 370, and a sound generator 188. The port 184 is connected to the signal transmission path 500b. The sound generator 188 outputs various sounds corresponding to the progress of the game from the speaker 400a connected via the volume switch board 12 shown in FIG. 5, based on the stored sound data and the sound output module. The volume switch board 12 connected to the input / output port 184 sets an output volume in response to operation of a volume switch (not shown).

  Further, various lamps such as the frame decoration lamp board 4g and the sound generator 188 are provided with a special symbol change / stop display mode under the control of the special symbol control section 160, presence or absence of reach, a reach display mode (described later), a special game mode. The mode is controlled according to the game mode (probability change, time saving, etc.). The command signal of the control command is transmitted via the above-described signal transmission path 500b as a command signal that targets the voice / lamp control unit 170a as an operation command.

  In addition, the above-mentioned special symbol control unit 160 and voice / lamp control unit 170a may be configured by the same circuit units as the main control unit 140 and the payout control unit 150. That is, a CPU having a main circuit section and an input / output circuit section and having a ROM and a RAM built therein can also be used. Further, the main control unit 140 and the stored programs constitute a “acceptance determination unit” and a “probability variation unit”.

Next, the prize ball operation is executed in the following order.
When the game ball passes the prize ball detection switch 318, the main control unit 140 outputs 15 prize ball number data, and when the game ball passes the first-class start port (normal electric accessory) prize detection switch 17s, the 6 prize ball number data. In other cases, for example, when the passage detection switches 21 s and 22 s of the left and right lower winning openings 21 and 22 are detected to pass, the ten prize balls number data are sent to the payout control unit 150. In the order of the detection, the payout control unit 150 is transmitted via the above-mentioned signal transmission path 500a as a command signal to be an operation command target. (That is, the number of unique prize balls is 6, 10, or 15 here.) The payout control unit 150 receives the prize ball number data from the main control unit 140, and transmits the prize ball payout signal to transmit the prize ball. The ball payout device 109 is operated.

  In addition, the main control unit 140 determines a game state based on the output of the various detection switches described above, determines whether or not the game is successful based on the game state, and displays an image in a corresponding symbol display mode according to the determination content. Reads data for display control. For example, the main control unit 140 uses the detection result of the first-type start-up port (ordinary electric accessory) prize detection switch 17s, the prize ball detection switch 318, and the like, the acquired value of the special symbol success / failure determination random number, and the like, to play the game. , A game is being played but there is no starting prize (variable preparation state), a starting prize has been won, and a special game state has been determined. Further, when the start winning is detected, a win / fail determination is performed based on a random number value described later, and based on the determination result, a special symbol change (including a reach display mode) or a display mode control such as confirmation is performed. The data is read. This data is transmitted via the above-described signal transmission path 500a as a command signal for setting the special symbol control unit 160 as an operation command target.

  Next, a main job executed by the main control unit 140 will be described with reference to FIG. This is an example of a job executed by the CPU 401 based on a program stored in the ROM 482 (see FIG. 22) of the main control unit 140. First, after setting the stack pointer to a predetermined address of the RAM 481 (see FIG. 22) (S10), it is determined whether or not the RAM clear switch is operated (pressed) (S12). Initialization processing is performed (S13), and if no operation has been performed, it is determined whether a backup flag has been set (S15). Then, if the backup flag is set (S15: YES), the "power recovery processing for power cut-off" in FIG. 11 is performed.

  In this embodiment, when a power failure occurs due to a power failure or the like, as shown in FIG. 10, the contents of the used registers are saved (saved) in the RAM 481 (S630), and the value of the stack pointer is saved in the RAM 481. (S632). Then, the special winning opening solenoid and the first type starting opening solenoid are turned off (S634), the polling processing time (for example, about 85 ms) of the prize ball sensor is set (S636), and the prize ball pre-sensor and the prize ball count are set. The passing of the game ball is monitored by the rear sensor (S638). Next, when the polling processing time has elapsed (S640), a checksum (excluding the checksum, the backup flag, and the stack area) of the RAM 481 used is created (S642), saved, and the backup flag is set in the RAM 481 (S640). S646). Then, access to the RAM 481 is prohibited (S648), and preparation for power-down is performed in an infinite loop process. It is also possible to execute a HALT process or a STOP process instead of the unlimited loop process.

  In the “return process” of FIG. 11, the checksum is calculated (S664), the checksum values stored when the power is turned off are compared, and if they do not match, the RAM 481 is initialized (S13). ). If they match, the stack pointer before power-off is restored (S668), the backup flag is cleared (S670), and a command for returning the sub-board to the state before power-off is transmitted (S672). Then, each register is restored to the state before the power-off (S674), the permission / non-permission of the interrupt is returned to the state before the power-off (S676, S678), and the address returns to the address before the power-off (S680). In the present embodiment, a backup power supply for power cut-off measures is added to the pachinko machine 1, so that even in the event of a power failure in a pachinko hall or the like, "information advantageous to a player" generated before the power failure is stored. it can.

  Returning to FIG. 9, if the backup flag is not set (S15: NO), it is determined that the initialization is completed (S20). If the initialization has been completed (S20: YES), the jobs from the LED job (S30) to the switch job (S70) are executed. If the initialization has not been completed (S20: NO), the initialization job (S190) is executed, and the completion of the initialization is determined again (S20). When the pachinko machine 1 is turned on for the first time after shipment, when the RAM clear switch is operated (pressed), when the backup flag is abnormal, or when the checksums do not match, the RAM 481 is not used. Is performed.

  In the LED job (S30), the display mode data of the normal symbol and the normal symbol unstarted number, the display mode data of the special symbol unstarted number, and the like are output. In the constant speed random number job (S40), a special symbol hit / failure random number memory and a general-purpose count memory of the RAM 481 described later are updated. In the non-constant-speed random number job (S50), the initial value counter and the out-of-place normal symbol random number memory (not shown) are updated. The general-purpose count memory (not shown) is used, for example, for creating values of “0” to “255” for each interruption, executing a command job, a decoration job, and the like.

  In the audio job (S60), data relating to music and audio is read, and in the switch job (S70), various detection switches are read. That is, various signals such as the right and left winning opening passage detection signal are transmitted to the main control unit 140 via the relay board 200, and various signals such as the firing stop detection signal, the touch detection signal, and the volume detection signal are transmitted via the payout terminal board 200a. The payout control unit 150 takes in each of them, and also receives a first-class start-up prize detection signal from the first-class start-up (normal electric accessory) prize detection switch 17s, a prize-ball detection signal from the large prize device 31, and a normal symbol operation. The gate passage detection signal is taken into the main control unit 140.

  Further, it is determined whether or not there is an abnormality in the switches 318 (see FIG. 5) such as the count detection switch, the count detection and the specific area passage detection switch (S80), and if there is no abnormality (S80: YES), the special symbol main Jobs from the job (S90) to the voice job (S110) are executed. If there is an abnormality (ball clogging, disconnection, etc.) (S80: NO), an error job (S130) is executed.

  In the special symbol main job (S90), a job relating to data necessary for the main control unit 140 and the special symbol control unit 160 to operate in cooperation is executed. In the normal symbol main job (S100), the display mode data of the normal symbol and the normal symbol unstarted count is read.

  Thereafter, each flag state is set in the backup memory (S140), and the award ball signal job (S150), the information signal job (S160), the command job (S170), and the remaining time job (S180) are executed. In the prize ball signal job (S150), data related to prize ball payout is read and output, and in the information signal job (S160), data necessary for information output to another control unit is read. Further, in the command job (S170), a command for special symbol management or the like is output, and in the remaining time job (S180), non-constant random numbers are called. Note that the initial value random number is also updated in the remaining time job (S180).

  Next, with reference to FIG. 12 to FIG. 15, the success / failure determination job at the time of the start winning (winning to the first type starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17) executed in the series of the main job will be described. Will be explained. Note that various memories and the like used in these jobs are stored in the RAM 481 (see FIG. 22) of the main control unit 140 shown in FIG. 5, and are representative (481a to 481g, 481h to 481m, 481o, 481p, 481x). , 481y) are shown in FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 12, it is checked whether or not there is a starting prize in S200. If there is no starting prize (S200; NO), the process proceeds to S203 and is stored in the special symbol reserved number memory 481b (FIG. 16). The number of pending (the number of unstarted, corresponding to the number of pending data) is determined. Then, if there is no hold number (that is, zero), the process ends, and if there is a hold number, the process proceeds to S260.

  On the other hand, if there is a start winning (S200; YES), it is determined in S206 whether or not the number of reservations (the number of unstarted times) exceeds a certain value (“4” in the present embodiment). If the number of unstarts exceeds a certain value ("4" in this embodiment), the start winning is invalidated and the process skips to S260. If the number of reservations (the number of unstarted times) is within a certain value, in S208, the number of reserved times (the number of unstarted times) stored in the special symbol reserved number memory 481b (see FIG. 16) is incremented by one.

  As described above, when the number of suspensions (the number of times of non-starting) is incremented by one, a special symbol success / failure determination random number (hereinafter, also referred to as a success / failure random number or a decision random number) and a hit symbol random number are generated in S210. Alternatively, a predetermined random number generating circuit may be used (the random number generating means for winning or failing). In S212, the random number for determining whether or not to win and the hit symbol random number are read. A symbol random number memory 481a (refer to FIG. 16; hereinafter also referred to as a random number memory) and a jackpot symbol determining random number memory 481d are stored in the memory 481d. I remember.

  Next, the process proceeds to S220, where "notice-related processing" is performed. In this notice-related process, as shown in FIG. 13, first, it is determined whether or not the random number read in S212 is a big hit (S222). In this step S222, the big hit number (hit judgment value) is read from the big hit number memory (in the built-in ROM 482) and compared with the above random number value. If not, it is determined as "out".

  The “big hit” includes a “true accurate big hit”, a “genuine normal big hit”, a “pseudo positive variable big hit”, and a “pseudo normal big hit”. Then, in the present embodiment, the probability that any one of “true accurate variable hit”, “genuine normal large hit” and “pseudo-probable variable hit” is set to “1/240”. Of these, the ratio that produces a “true and accurate big hit” is “2/5”, the ratio that produces a “genuine normal big hit” is “2/5”, and the ratio that produces a “pseudo-probable big hit” is “1/5”. That is, in the present embodiment, by providing the “pseudo-probable big hit”, the probability that the gaming machine 1 shifts to the high probability state is increased. (That is, the conventional special game state) is "1/300" {(1/240) × (2/5) × 2}. For this reason, according to the present embodiment, the possibility of shifting to the high probability state is increased, and the interest in the game is sufficiently improved, but the gambling does not remarkably increase. In the present embodiment, the "pseudo-normal jackpot" can be generated only in the high probability state caused by the "pseudo-probable jackpot".

  If it is determined to be a "big hit" (S222; YES), the "big hit" displays "a probability variation symbol (a first probability variation symbol or a second probability variation symbol)" on the special symbol display device 27. Is determined (S224). If it is determined in S224 that the "big hit" is (S224; YES), after setting a certainty flag (S226), "true exact big hit" is set as the "last hit" of the "big hit". It is determined whether it exists (S228). In other words, it is determined whether or not the previous big hit is a “true accurate big hit” based on the “probable change big hit” (S228).

  If “NO” is determined in S228, it is determined whether or not the “probable variable hit” is a “pseudo-probable variable hit” (S236). If it is a "pseudo-probable variable jackpot" (S236; YES), the "pseudo-probable variable jackpot flag" is set, the "notification-related processing" ends, and the routine shifts to S260. That is, in the present embodiment, the “pseudo-variable big hit” is generated under the predetermined condition only when the “real accurate big hit” does not exist as the “last big hit” of the “probable big hit”. In other words, in this embodiment, when the gaming machine 1 is in the “high-probability state caused by the true-accurate big-hit”, the “pseudo-probable big-hit” is displayed on the special symbol display device (variable display means) 27. Absent. On the other hand, when the gaming machine 1 is in the normal probability state (low-probability state) or in the “high-probability state caused by the pseudo-probable jackpot”, the special symbol display device (variable display means) 27 displays the “pseudo-probable jackpot symbol”. May be displayed.

  If “YES” is determined in S228, it is determined whether or not the value of the “announcement effect counter” is “0”. If it is not “0” (S231; NO), the “announcement related process” is performed. ”Is ended, and the routine goes to S260. On the other hand, when the value of the “announcement effect counter” is “0” (S231; YES), whether or not an announcement is to be made using a predetermined random number (ie, the main control unit 140 outputs an announcement execution signal) (S232), and in the case of winning (S232; YES), a "big hit notice signal" is output and set. Note that the initial value of the "notification effect counter" shown in S231 and S248 described below is "0", and the value is "0" even when the notification (in this embodiment, the output setting of the execution signal related to the continuous notification) is not performed. 0 ".

  Also, in the case where “NO” is determined in S228 and S236, after performing the processing of S232 (S232; NO) or the processing of S232 and S234 (S232; YES), the “notification related processing” is performed. Is completed, and the flow shifts to S260. It should be noted that the case where “NO” is determined in S228 and S236 means that “true exact variable hit” does not exist as “last hit” of the “probable variable hit” in S224, and that “probable variable hit” is This is the case when it is not “pseudo-probable variable hit” (S236; NO, that is, “if it is a true-precision variable hit”).

  If it is determined in S224 that the current "big hit" is not a "probable big hit" (i.e., a normal big hit) (S224; NO), the "pseudo positive change" is set as "the previous big hit of the normal big hit". It is determined whether a "big hit" exists (S240). In other words, based on the normal big hit, it is determined whether or not the big hit that occurred last time is a "pseudo-probable variable big hit" (S240).

  If “YES” is determined in S240 and it is determined whether or not the “big hit” is “pseudo normal big hit” (S244), and if it is “pseudo normal big hit” (S244; YES), The “pseudo normal big hit flag” is set, the “notification related processing” ends, and the routine shifts to S260. As described above, in the present embodiment, when there is a “pseudo-probable variable jackpot” as the “previous jackpot” of the “normal jackpot”, that is, the gaming machine 1 has a “high probability state caused by the pseudo-probable variable jackpot”. In such a case, a "pseudo-normal big hit" state may occur under a predetermined condition.

  If “NO” is determined in S240, the process proceeds to S231, and it is determined whether the value of the “announcement effect counter” is “0”. If the value of the “announcement effect counter” is not “0”, the “announcement-related processing” ends, and the process shifts to S260. On the other hand, when the value of the “announcement effect counter” is “0”, the process of S232 (S232; NO) or the processes of S232 and S234 (S232; YES) is performed, and then the The related process ends, and the process moves to S260.

  If it is determined in S222 that it is "out" (S222; NO), it is determined in S248 whether the value of the "announcement effect counter" is "0", and if it is not "0" (S248; In N0), the “notice-related processing” ends, and the flow shifts to S260. On the other hand, when the value of the “announcement effect counter” is “0” (S248; YES), whether or not to announce is made using a predetermined random number (ie, the main control unit 140 outputs an advance execution signal) In the case of a winning (S250; YES), a false hit notice execution signal (in the figure, referred to as "gase notice signal") is output and set (S255). That is, a false hit notice execution signal (gase notice signal) is output from the main control unit 140 to the special symbol control unit 160.

  As described above, in S232 and S250, after a lottery result indicating that a notice is to be obtained is obtained, the process proceeds to S260 after passing through the notice signal output setting in S234 and S255. If a lottery result indicating that no notice is given is obtained in S232 and S250, the process proceeds to S260 without setting the output of the notice execution signal. The process after the special symbol control unit 160 receives the notice execution signal output in S234 or S255 will be described later.

  In S234 and S255, when the output of the notice execution signal (in this embodiment, the notice execution signal relating to the continuous notice) is set to be output, the number of reservations is set in the “notice effect counter” shown in S231 and S248. . In addition, if it is determined in S231 or S248 that the value of the notice effect counter is not “0” (here, it is an integer of 1 to 4), the process proceeds to S260. That is, when an integer of 1 to 4 is stored in the notice effect counter (when the output setting of the notice execution signal for the continuous notice has already been performed), the output setting of the notice execution signal is newly performed. Nothing. Note that, unlike the present embodiment, the gaming machine shown in each invention may be a gaming machine that performs not a continuous notice but a single notice.

  Returning to FIG. 12, if the change is started at S260, at S262, the oldest first pass / fail judgment random number stored in the special symbol pass / fail random number memory 481a (see FIG. 16) is read out, and the big hit symbol decision random number memory is read. At the same time as reading the hit symbol random number value from 481d, the special symbol hit / fail random number memory 481a and the big hit symbol determining random number memory 481d are shifted. Then, in S265, the big hit number (hit judgment value) is read from the special symbol big hit number memory (in the built-in ROM 482), and in S267, it is compared with the above special symbol hit / fail judgment random number. If they match, a jackpot determination is made, and if they do not match, a disconnection determination is made. In the case of a big hit determination, the process proceeds to “big hit process” in S270, and in the case of a miss determination, the process proceeds to “miss process” in S370.

  In the big hit process (S270), as shown in FIG. 14, first, the "pseudo-probable variable big hit flag" is not set (S272; NO) and the "pseudo normal big hit flag" is not set (S274; NO). In this case, that is, in the case of a genuine jackpot (either a true variable jackpot or a genuine normal jackpot), in S276, a true jackpot symbol determining random number (identification information determining random number) is generated. And stores the determined random number value in the true jackpot symbol determining random number memory 481d (see FIG. 16) (S276). Although the true jackpot symbol determination random number is read at the same time as the winning random number at the time of the start winning, it may be read at the same time as the hit determination or after a predetermined time after the hit determination.

  The special symbol specified by the true jackpot symbol determination random number is based on the special symbol image data stored in the ROM 163 (see FIG. 7) of the special symbol controller 160 (see FIG. 3). Then, after passing through the variable display state, final display (stop display) is performed in a predetermined arrangement mode (see (a) and (b) of FIG. 24). The special symbol image data is stored in the RAM 481 (see FIG. 22) of the main control unit 140 as a value for identifying information in association with the big hit symbol determining random value, and is distinguished from the read true jackpot symbol determining random value. The symbol to be stopped and displayed may be determined by comparing the value with the information determination value.

  In addition, a reach mode determining random number is generated simultaneously with the true jackpot symbol determining random number, and is read, and the determined random number value is stored in the reach mode determining random number memory 481j (see FIG. 16) (S280). The reach display mode designated by the reach mode determination random value is based on the reach display mode image data stored in the ROM 163 (see FIG. 7) of the special symbol control section 160, and the special symbol display device 27 (see FIG. 3). Then, after passing through the variable display state, it is displayed in a predetermined reach mode. Also in this case, the reach mode determining value memory 481k of the RAM 481 (see FIG. 22) of the main control unit 140 (see FIG. 22) sets the reach display mode image data as a reach mode determining value in association with the reach mode determining random value. 16), and the reach mode to be displayed may be determined by comparing the read reach mode determination random number value with the reach mode determination value.

  On the other hand, when the “pseudo-probable variable big hit flag” is set (S272; YES), that is, in the case of the pseudo-probable variable big hit, in S282, a pseudo-probable variable big hit symbol determination random number (random number for identification information determination) is generated. This is read and the determined random number value is stored in the pseudo-probable jackpot symbol determining random number memory 481o (see FIG. 16). Also, if the “pseudo-probable variable big hit flag” is not set (S272; NO), but the “pseudo normal big hit flag” is set (S274; YES), that is, if it is a pseudo normal big hit, S284 , Generates a pseudo-normal jackpot symbol determining random number (random number for determining identification information), reads the random number, and stores the determined random number value in the pseudo-normal jackpot symbol determining random number memory 481p (see FIG. 16).

  In addition, the pseudo probability variable big hit symbol determination random number and the pseudo ordinary big hit symbol determination random number are also read at the same time as the winning random number at the time of starting winning, but may be read at the same time as the hit determination or after a predetermined time after the hit determination. Good. In addition, the special symbol specified by the pseudo-probable jackpot symbol determination random number value or the pseudo-normal jackpot symbol determination random number value is based on the special symbol image data stored in the ROM 163 (see FIG. 7) of the special symbol control unit 160. After passing through the variable display state on the special symbol display device 27 (see FIG. 3), it is fixedly displayed (stop-displayed) in a predetermined arrangement (see (c) and (d) of FIG. 24).

  Further, the special symbol image data is stored in the RAM 481 (see FIG. 22) of the main control unit 140 as an identification information determining value in association with a pseudo-probable jackpot symbol determining random number value or a pseudo-normal jackpot symbol determining random value. The symbol to be stopped and displayed may be determined by comparing the read pseudo jackpot symbol determination random number value with the identification information determination value. Further, in the present embodiment, the pseudo-probable jackpot symbol and the pseudo-normal jackpot symbol are fixedly displayed without going through the reach state after a predetermined symbol change. Confirmation display may be performed after passing through the state.

  In the above big hit processing, in S290, the judgment result of "big hit" ("1" in this embodiment) is stored in the special symbol judgment result memory 481i (see FIG. 16).

  On the other hand, in the departure processing (S310), as shown in FIG. 15, first, the process proceeds from S265 to S372, and it is determined by a random number whether or not a departure reach job is to be performed. That is, in S372, a reach mode determination random number is generated and read, and in S374, the reach number stored in the reach number memory 481h (see FIG. 16) is read. Then, in S376, if they match, the job is a missed reach job, and if they do not match, the job is a normal missed job.

  In the case of a missed reach job, the process proceeds to S378, in which at least two special symbols to be aligned (for example, a left symbol and a right symbol among the three types of special symbols) are set as a random number for determining a missed reach symbol (and a random number of the left symbol is set). (S378), and is stored in the off-reach symbol number memory 481l (see FIG. 16) (S380). Also, in S382, the symbol during the loss is determined in the same manner by using a random number, and the random number value determined in S384 is stored in the symbol number memory 481g (see FIG. 16). Then, in S390, the determination result of “missing reach” (“2” in this embodiment) is stored in the special symbol determination result memory 481j (see FIG. 16).

  In the case of a normal missing job, the process proceeds to S395, where each special symbol (for example, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol) is determined by random numbers, and the determined random number values are respectively assigned to the corresponding missing symbol number memories 481e and 481f. 481g (S395, S400, S405, S408, S410, S412). Then, in S418, the result of the determination of "normally out of place" ("3" in the present embodiment) is stored in the determination result memory 481i (see FIG. 16).

  Next, a schematic flow of the special symbol main job, which is executed in a series of flows of the main job, will be described with reference to FIGS. First, in S500, based on the winning of a game ball to the first-type starting port (ordinary electric accessory) 17, the variable display of each special symbol is displayed for each main display portion 271, 272, 273 of the special symbol display device 27. Let it start. Then, in S510, the judgment result for each winning obtained in the success / failure judgment job shown in FIGS. 12 to 15 is read from the judgment result memory 481i (see FIG. 16).

  Specifically, in the case of a big hit determination ("1") (S520: YES), the process proceeds to S800, and a big hit display job is performed. In this big hit display job, as shown in FIG. 18, it is determined whether or not the “probable change flag” is set in S803, and if not (S803; NO), the “pseudo normal big hit flag” is set. It is determined whether or not is set (S805). If the “pseudo normal big hit flag” is not set (S805; NO), that is, if it is “genuine normal big hit”, the process proceeds to S808, and the reach mode determination corresponding to the reach mode determination random value described above is determined. The reach mode determination value stored in the value memory 481k is read, and the process proceeds to S810, where the true jackpot number (identification information determination value) is read from the jackpot number memory (in the built-in ROM 482).

  Then, the process proceeds to S813, where the same symbol (the same even number) is displayed on the main display portion 271 located on the left side and the main display portion 273 located on the right side and reach display is performed. Initiate fluctuations. Furthermore, the symbol change is stopped in the order of the effect display unit 275 and the main display unit 272 located at the center, and the “genuine normal big hit symbol” is definitely displayed on the special symbol display device 27 (S816). In this embodiment, when the gaming machine is in the normal probability state (low probability state), the gaming machine 1 is in the normal probability state (low probability state) even if the "genuine normal big hit symbol" is displayed. However, if the “genuine normal jackpot symbol” is displayed while the gaming machine is in the high probability state, the gaming machine 1 returns to the normal probability state (after the first special gaming state). Low probability state). In this embodiment, the effect display unit 275 is made larger than the main display units 271, 272, and 273, and the symbols displayed on the effect display unit 275 are also larger. , The symbol displayed on the effect display unit 275 is referred to as a “large symbol”.

  If it is determined in S805 that the “pseudo ordinary big hit flag” is set (S805; YES), that is, if “pseudo ordinary big hit”, the process proceeds to S820, where the pseudo ordinary big hit number (for identification information determination) is set. Value) is read from the jackpot number memory (in the built-in ROM 482). Then, the process proceeds to S823, in which the main display unit 271 located on the left side, the main display unit 273 located on the right side, and the main display unit 272 located in the center are stopped in the order of the symbol change, and the “pseudo normal big hit symbol” is displayed. Is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device 27. It should be noted that, as described above, the “pseudo normal big hit symbol” is displayed only when the gaming machine 1 is in the high probability state due to the “pseudo probability variable big hit”. Then, when the "pseudo normal big hit symbol" is displayed, the gaming machine 1 is set to the normal probability state (low probability state) after the "second special game state" ends.

  If it is determined in S803 that the “probable change flag” is set (S803; YES), it is determined whether the “pseudo-probable change big hit flag” is set (S830). Then, when the "pseudo-probable variable big hit flag" is not set (S830; NO), that is, in the case of "true accurate variable big hit", the processing is performed in the same manner as in the case of the above-mentioned "true normal big hit". That is, the process proceeds to S833 to read the reach mode determination value stored in the reach mode determination value memory 481k corresponding to the reach mode determination random number value described above, and further proceeds to S835 to determine the true jackpot number (identification information determination value). ) Is read from the jackpot number memory (in the built-in ROM 482).

  Then, the process proceeds to S838, where the same symbol (the same odd number) is displayed on the main display portion 271 located on the left side and the main display portion 273 located on the right side and reach display is performed. Initiate fluctuations. Further, the symbol change is stopped in the order of the effect display unit 275 and the main display unit 272 located at the center, and the “true accurate big hit symbol” is fixedly displayed on the special symbol display device 27 (S841). In the present embodiment, when the "true and accurate jackpot symbol" is displayed when the gaming machine is in the high probability state, the gaming machine 1 is in the high probability state after the "first special gaming state" ends. When this "true and accurate big hit symbol" is displayed when the gaming machine is in the low probability state, the gaming machine 1 is set to the high probability state after completing the "first special gaming state". .

  If it is determined in S830 that the “pseudo-probable variable jackpot flag” is set (S830; YES), that is, if “pseudo-probable variable jackpot”, the process proceeds to S850, and the pseudo-probable variable jackpot number (for identification information determination) Value) is read from the jackpot number memory (in the built-in ROM 482). Then, the process proceeds to S853, in which the main display unit 271 located on the left side, the main display unit 273 located on the right side, and the main display unit 272 located in the center are stopped in the order of the symbol change, and the “pseudo probability variable big hit symbol” is displayed. Is confirmed and displayed on the special symbol display device 27. As described above, the "pseudo-probable big hit" is not displayed when the gaming machine 1 is in the high probability state due to the "true accurate big hit". Then, when the "pseudo-probable big hit symbol" is displayed, the gaming machine 1 is set to the high probability state after the "second special game state" is completed. Further, the pseudo probability variable big hit notification lamp (notification means) is turned on to notify that the gaming machine 1 enters the pseudo probability variable big hit state.

  Returning to FIG. 17, in the case of the off-reach determination ("2") (S530: YES), the process proceeds to S900, and a off-reach display job is performed. That is, as shown in FIG. 19, the off-reach symbol number is read from the off-reach symbol number memory 481l (see FIG. 16), and the off-reach symbol number from the off-reach symbol number memory 481g (see FIG. 16) (S905). ). Then, in S910, the read-out reach symbol number and the read-out middle symbol number are compared, and the out-of-reach mode is determined based on their difference (S915). Specifically, in S915, a difference between those numbers (that is, for example, a difference between the left symbol and the middle symbol) is calculated, and based on the difference, the off-reach mode data is read from the off-reach mode memory 481m. For example, when the difference is “−1” (that is, for example, when the middle symbol is the symbol immediately before the left symbol), one type is selected from a plurality of types (eg, three types) of out-of-reach super reach ( For example, it can be selected by obtaining a predetermined random number), and is read.

  After that, in S918, the same symbol (the same odd number or even number) is displayed on the main display portion 271 located on the left side and the main display portion 273 located on the right side, and reach display is performed. Of the display unit 275 is started (S920). Further, the display different from the left and right main displays 271 and 273 is stopped and displayed in the order of the effect display 275 and the main display 272 located at the center (S925), and the "out-of-design" is displayed on the special design display. At 27, the display is confirmed.

  In the case of the normal out-of-office determination ("3") (S540), the process proceeds to S550 in FIG. 17, in which each out-of-design symbol number is read from the out-of-number number memory 481e, 481f, 481g (see FIG. 16), and the process proceeds to S560. The special symbols (for example, the left symbol, the right symbol, and the middle symbol) are stopped and displayed at timings shifted from each other on the display units 271 to 273, and the "missing symbol" is finally displayed on the special symbol display device 27. .

  Next, the “notification process” performed by the special symbol control unit 160 will be briefly described with reference to FIG. That is, when the special symbol control unit 160 receives the advance notice signal (see S234 and S255 in FIG. 13) transmitted by the main control unit 140 (S1100; YES), a lottery is performed by using a random number to determine whether or not to actually perform the advance notice. (S1110). Then, when a lottery result for actually giving a notice is obtained (S1110; YES), the notice signal corresponding to the "big hit" (related to the true notice) or the signal corresponding to the departure (related to the gaseous notice) ) Is determined (S1120).

  If the advance notice signal is a signal corresponding to "big hit (true accurate big hit and genuine normal big hit)" (related to a true notice) (S1120; YES), the process proceeds to S1130, and the subsequent display is performed or the reach display is performed. Using a random number or the like, a lottery is performed to determine whether a notice operation (doors A and B are opened / closed) to be performed later, a preceding display is performed, or a notice operation (doors A and B are opened / closed) before a reach display is performed. I do. If the rear display is to be performed (S1130; YES), a command to perform a preliminary operation (opening and closing of doors A and B after the reach display) is output to the sound / lamp controller 170a (S1140). ). In addition, in the case of performing the previous display (S1130; NO), a command to perform a preliminary operation (opening and closing the doors A and B) before the reach display is output to the audio / lamp control unit 170a ( S1150). Further, when it is determined that the notice signal corresponds to the disengagement (related to gas notice) (S1120; NO), the instruction to perform the notice operation (opening and closing the doors A and B before the reach display) is also issued. Is output to the sound / ramp control unit 170a (S1150).

  Next, the process after the specific symbol (true accurate big hit symbol, genuine normal big hit symbol, pseudo-probable variable big hit symbol, or pseudo normal big hit symbol) is definitely displayed on the special symbol display device 27 (see FIG. 3), The processing after the gaming machine 1 enters the special game state (hereinafter, referred to as “special game-related processing”) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  When the special game is started, as shown in FIG. 33, after the continuous counter is initialized (for example, set to “1”) (S1010), it is determined whether or not the “pseudo-probable variable big hit flag” is set (S1012). ), It is determined whether or not the “pseudo normal big hit flag” is set (S1013). Then, when the "pseudo-probable variable jackpot flag" and the "pseudo-normal jackpot flag" are not set (S1012; NO, S1013; NO), that is, a true jackpot (either a true accurate variable jackpot or a true ordinary jackpot). ), A "first special game letter" is executed as a special game. That is, the opening and closing plate 312 is operated in the opening direction to open the special winning opening 311 (S1015), so that the game ball can easily enter the special winning opening 311. Note that the value of the “continuous counter” corresponds to the “number of rounds” in the special game state.

When the open state of the special winning opening 311 has passed a predetermined time t ₁ (for example, 30 seconds) (S1020; YES) or when the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number n ₁ (S1030; YES), the “stop condition” is set. Is established, the open / close plate 312 is operated in the closing direction, the special winning opening 311 is closed (S1040), and one round ends. That is, operating the opening / closing plate 312 in the opening direction, waiting for the “stop condition” to be satisfied, and operating the opening / closing plate 312 in the closing direction, that is, opening / closing the large winning opening 311 in the closed state, is called “first operation”. One specific example of “unit operation” in “special game” is shown.

The predetermined time t ₁ has not elapsed (S1020; NO), moreover, when the winning number has not reached the predetermined number n ₁ (S1030; NO), i.e., when the "stop condition" is not satisfied , The open state of the special winning opening 311 is maintained. Further, “whether or not the winning number has reached a predetermined number n ₁ ” is determined based on whether or not a predetermined number n ₁ (for example, 10) winnings are detected by the winning ball detection switch 318 (see FIG. 5). be able to.

If a predetermined “continuation condition” is satisfied after a predetermined time t ₂ (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the big winning opening 311 (opening / closing plate 312) was closed in S1040 (S1045; YES). Then, the value of the continuous counter is incremented by "+1" (S1050). If the continuation condition is not satisfied (S1045; NO), the special game is terminated (S1060). That is, the process of S1045 shows a specific example of “operation ending means”. Further, as the “continuation condition”, “the game ball that has won the special winning opening 311 has passed a specific area (not shown)” can be exemplified.

  When the predetermined continuation condition is satisfied (S1045; YES), and the value of the continuous counter is set to "+1" (S1050), it is determined whether or not the special game end condition is satisfied. For example, it is determined whether or not the value of the continuous counter has reached a predetermined number of times (for example, 16 times) (S1055). When the value reaches the predetermined number of times (S1055; YES), the special game end condition is satisfied, The special game ends (S1060). On the other hand, when the end condition of the special game is not satisfied, that is, when the predetermined number of times is not reached (S1055; NO), the special winning opening 311 (opening / closing plate 312) is again opened, and the special winning device 31 is set in the game ball. It will be in the receiving state. The "game ball receiving state" in which the "stop condition" is defined as one round is repeatedly continued up to a predetermined maximum continuous round number (16 rounds in this embodiment). If the “continuation condition” is not satisfied when the “stop condition” is satisfied, the special game state ends in the round (so-called puncture).

  After ending the special game in S1060, it is determined whether or not the “probable change flag” is set (S1065). If not set (S1065; NO), that is, the special game related to “genuine normal big hit” is performed. If the game has ended, the special game-related process ends. At this time, as shown in FIG. 36 (a), when the gaming machine 1 is in the normal probability state (low probability state) immediately before the start of the special game, the normal game is maintained even after the end of the special game. The probability state (low probability state) is maintained as it is. On the other hand, when the gaming machine 1 is in the high-probability state immediately before starting the special game, the gaming machine 1 shifts to a normal probability state (low-probability state) after the end of the special game (not shown). .

  If it is determined in S1065 that the “probable change flag” is set (S1065; YES), that is, if the special game relating to “true accurate big hit” is completed, “probable change processing” is executed (S1100). ), The special game-related processing is ended after the present gaming machine 1 is shifted to the high probability state. At this time, immediately before starting the special game, when the gaming machine 1 is in a normal probability state (low probability state), as shown in FIG. Move to probability state. The high probability state is then returned to the normal probability state (low probability state) when a true normal big hit occurs (one specific example of the predetermined condition). Further, when the gaming machine 1 is in the high probability state immediately before the start of the special game, the high probability state is continued after the end of the special game (not shown).

  When it is determined in S1012 that the “pseudo-probable variable jackpot flag” is set (S1012; YES), and when it is determined in S1013 that the “pseudo-normal jackpot flag” is set (S1013; YES), , "Second special game" is executed.

That is, in S1012, when it is determined that the “pseudo-probable variable big hit flag” is set (S1012; YES), that is, in the case of the pseudo-probable variable big hit, the “second special game” is executed according to FIG. You. First, the open / close plate 312 is vibrated (S2015), and the vibration time of the open / close plate 312 reaches a predetermined time t ₁ (for example, 30 seconds) (S2020; YES), or the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number n ₁ . At this time (S2030; YES), the “stop condition” is satisfied, the vibration of the open / close plate 312 is stopped (S2040), and one round is ended. Here, vibrating the opening / closing plate 312 and stopping the vibration after the “stop condition” is satisfied is a specific example of “unit operation” in the “second special game”.

Also in the “second special game”, the “stop condition” is that the predetermined time t ₁ has elapsed (S2020) or the winning number has reached the predetermined number n ₁ (S2030). In the “special game”, even if the open / close plate 312 is vibrated in S2015, the special winning opening 311 is not opened. Therefore, since it is impossible for the game ball to win the large winning opening 311, it is not determined in S 2035 that the winning number has reached the predetermined number n ₁ .

Also, in the “second special game”, for example, the “continuation condition” is that a game ball that has won the special winning opening 311 has passed through a specific area (not shown). Therefore, in S2040, it is determined whether or not the “continuation condition” is satisfied after a predetermined time t ₂ (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the vibration of the opening and closing plate 312 was stopped (S2040). In S2045), in the “second special game” in which the opening / closing plate 312 is merely caused to vibrate, it is not determined that the “continuation condition” is satisfied. Accordingly, in the second special game, in S2015, by vibrating the closing plate, the predetermined time t ₁ has elapsed; after (S2020 YES), "continuation condition" is determined not satisfied uniformly (S2045; NO), The special game ends (S2060). That is, the “second special game” ends when the unit operation is performed once.

  As described above, after the second special game is completed (S2060), the “probability change process” is executed (S2065), and the process is terminated after the present gaming machine 1 is shifted to the high probability state. At this time, when the gaming machine 1 is in the normal probability state (low probability state) immediately before starting the special game, as shown in FIG. 37A, after the special game ends, the gaming machine 1 Move to high probability state. That is, in the present gaming machine 1, when a “pseudo-probable big hit” occurs, the special game can be ended without winning the special winning opening 311 and only the high probability state can be left. Then, when a normal hit (genuine normal big hit or pseudo normal big hit) occurs (this is one specific example of the predetermined condition), the high probability state is returned to the normal probability state (low probability state). Further, when the gaming machine 1 is in the high probability state immediately before the start of the special game, the high probability state is continued after the end of the special game (not shown).

When it is determined in S1012 that the “pseudo-probable variable jackpot flag” is not set (S1012; NO), and when it is determined in S1013 that the “pseudo-normal jackpot flag” is set, that is, in the case of a pseudo-normal jackpot Also, the "second special game" is executed in the same manner as in the case of the pseudo-probable big hit described above. That is, as shown in FIG. 35, first, the open / close plate 312 is vibrated (S3015), and the vibration time of the open / close plate 312 reaches a predetermined time t ₁ (for example, 30 seconds) (S3020; YES) or a prize. when the number has arrives a predetermined number n _1; in (S3030 YES), satisfied "stop condition", to stop the oscillation of the closing plate 312 (S3040), and terminates the one round. It should be noted that it is not determined in 3035 that the winning number has reached the predetermined number n ₁ .

Further, in S3040, it is determined whether or not a predetermined “continuation condition” is satisfied after a predetermined time t ₂ (for example, 0.5 seconds) has elapsed since the vibration of the opening / closing plate 312 was stopped (S3040). In this case, it is not determined that the “continuation condition” is satisfied. Therefore, also in the case according to FIG. 35, the opening / closing plate is vibrated, and after the predetermined time t ₁ has elapsed (S3020; YES), it is determined that the “continuation condition” is not satisfied uniformly (S3045; NO), and the special game is ended. (S3060).

  The "pseudo-probable jackpot" is generated only when the gaming machine 1 is in the "high probability state triggered by the pseudo-probable jackpot", as described above. The gaming machine 1 is in a high-probability state (a high-probability state triggered by a pseudo-probable big-hit) immediately before starting a special game caused by the “pseudo-normal big-hit”, as shown in FIG. 37 (b). Thus, after the end of the special game, the gaming machine 1 shifts to the normal probability state (low probability state).

(3) Effects of Embodiment According to the present embodiment, a plurality of types of probability variation symbols are set, and according to the type of the probability variation symbol displayed on the special symbol display device (variable display means) 27, a special winning device (variable) is set. The operating mode of the winning mechanism 31 is selected from two operating modes. In other words, "two kinds" of "special game states" in which the winning ratio of the game balls to the large winning device (variable winning means) 31 is different, and the "probability" displayed on the special symbol display device (variable displaying means) 27 A predetermined “special game state” is selected according to the type of the “variable symbol”. Thereby, the winning rate of the game balls to the big winning device (variable winning means) 31 is changed. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, for example, the number of game balls to be paid out can be set to a desired number while increasing the frequency of transition to the high probability state.

  In other words, according to the gaming machine 1 of the embodiment, it is possible to increase the frequency of shifting to the high probability state while preventing the gaming machine 1 from having a remarkably intriguing spirit, and to sufficiently improve the interest in the game. be able to. Further, in the present embodiment, not only the probability variation symbol but also the non-probability variation symbol is set to “two types”, and according to the non-probability variation symbol displayed on the special symbol display device (variable display means) 27, a large value is set. Since the operation mode of the winning device (variable winning means) 31 is changed, the interest in the game can be further improved.

  As described above, the embodiments of the present invention have been described. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and is not limited to the language described in each claim as long as it does not deviate from the scope described in each claim. Can easily be replaced therefrom, and improvements based on the knowledge usually possessed by those skilled in the art can be appropriately added.

  That is, the operation mode of the big winning device 31 (variable winning means) in the “second special game” is not limited to the mode illustrated in the embodiment. For example, as shown in FIG. 38, the opening amount of the opening / closing plate 312 in the “second special game” is larger than the opening amount (V) of the opening / closing plate 312 in the “first special game” (see the broken line in FIG. 38). The amount (Y) is reduced (reduced), and the winning rate to the large winning device 31 (variable winning means) in the “first special game” is larger than the winning rate to the large winning device 31 (variable winning device) in the “second special game”. Means) may have a low winning rate. For example, in the “first special game (state)”, the opening amount (V) of the opening / closing plate 312 is made larger (increased) than the diameter (X) of the game ball W, and the “second special game (state)” In, the opening amount (Y) of the opening and closing plate 312 may be smaller (smaller) than the diameter (X) of the game ball W. Preferably, the opening amount (Y) is set to (2/3) or less (not including 0) of the diameter (X), and more preferably (1/2) or less (not including 0). Can be exemplified.

  Further, in a method different from the above-described inventions of claims 8 to 10, the winning rate to the large winning device 31 (variable winning means) in the “first special game” is larger than the winning rate in the “second special game”. The winning rate of the winning device 31 (variable winning means) may be reduced. For example, the upper limit number of unit operations performed in the case of the “second special game” is made smaller than the upper limit number of unit operations performed in the case of the “first special game”. The winning rate to the large winning device 31 (variable winning means) in the “second special game” may be lower than the winning rate to the winning device 31 (variable winning means).

  In the electronic control unit 130 constituting the embodiment, not only the payout control unit 150 and the special symbol control unit 160 but also the sound / lamp control unit 170a are directly connected to the main control unit 140 by the signal transmission path 500a. You may connect. Further, instead of the sound / lamp control unit 170a, separate lamp control units and sound control units may be used. In this case, the lamp control unit or the voice control unit may be connected to the special symbol control unit 160 by the signal transmission path 500b, or the lamp control unit or the voice control unit may be connected to the main control unit by the signal transmission path 500a. 140 may be connected directly. The transmission direction in these cases may be one-way or two-way.

  For example, as shown in a modification of FIG. 39, the main control unit 140 and the sound / lamp control unit 170 are connected by a signal transmission path 500b, and the sound / lamp control unit 170 and the special symbol control unit 160 are The connection may be made by the transmission path 500c. Then, data is transmitted in one-way format from the main control unit 140 to the sound / lamp control unit 170, and data can be transmitted in two directions between the sound / lamp control unit 170 and the special symbol control unit 160. Good. In this case, it is easy to achieve synchronization between the sound / lamp control unit 170 and the special symbol control unit 160, and the generation of sound, the lighting of the lamp, the display of the symbol, and the like are performed to determine the symbol and reach the symbol. At the same time, control can be performed at an accurate timing.

  Further, in the embodiment, as the reflector 860, one having a so-called “five-cut shape” reflecting surface 863 is exemplified, but the aspect of the reflector 860 is not limited to this. For example, as shown in FIG. 40, a reflection surface 863 having a “polygonal cut shape other than five” such as a “four-sided cut shape” and a reflective surface 863 having various shapes such as a circle and an ellipse are provided. A thing may be used. Note that the center of the “five-cut” reflecting surface 863 shown in the embodiment is a horizontal plane, and the center of the “four-cut” reflecting surface 863 shown in FIG. 40 is a valley. Therefore, the light emitted from the first light emitter (front light emitter 830) reaches the player in a different manner. That is, by appropriately changing the shape of the reflecting surface 863, reflected light in different modes can be obtained.

  In the embodiment, the reflector 860 having the reflection surface 863 and the light passage hole 865 is illustrated, but the structure of the reflector 860 is not limited to this. For example, the reflector 860 may be configured by a “half mirror” that transmits light emitted by the rear light emitter 820 but does not transmit light reflected by the front light emitter 830 but reflects the light. In this case, since it is not always necessary to form the light passage hole 865 in the reflector 860, the structure of the reflector 860 can be simplified, the strength of the reflector 860 can be improved, and the like.

  The arrangement of the rear light emitters 820 may be different from that of the present embodiment. For example, the rear light emitters 820 may be arranged in a staggered pattern as shown in FIG. 41 or may be arranged randomly. Further, the light passage hole is not limited to the one formed by the slit-shaped gap, and may be formed by, for example, a round hole, a triangular hole, a polygonal hole, a notched hole, or the like. Furthermore, various arrangement methods of the light passage holes can be selected, and for example, the light passage holes may be arranged in a “staggered shape” or randomly. In addition, a reflector having a light selecting portion (for example, a half mirror-shaped reflector including a transparent base portion and a light selecting film formed of a vapor-deposited plating layer formed on at least a front portion of the base portion) In (2), it is not necessary to form the gap 862. However, in this case, since the light emitted from the rear light emitter 820 is likely to be attenuated when passing through the light selection section (light selection film), the amount of light reaching the front of the reflector from the rear light emitter 820 However, the number tends to be smaller than in the embodiment {the embodiment using the gap portion 862 (light passing hole 865)}.

  Further, as a side lamp device according to a modified example, a side lamp device having a rear lens body 1850 shown in FIGS. 42 and 43 can be exemplified. However, also in the side lamp device according to this modification, as the constituent members other than the rear lens body 1850, the same constituent members as those in the embodiment (a reflector 860, a rear light emitter 820, a spacer 840, a front light emitter 830, and a front lens) are used. Body 870). The rear lens body 1850 according to this modified example is configured using a predetermined transparent integrally molded product {for example, an integrally molded product of a transparent resin (polycarbonate) or the like}. Further, it includes a flat plate portion 1850a formed in a long shape, and a plurality of protruding portions 1850b protruding forward from the front surface of the flat plate portion 1850a. In the rear lens body 1850, the plane dimension of the flat plate portion 1850a is slightly larger than the plane dimension of the reflector 860 (may be substantially the same or may be smaller).

  The protruding portion 1850b has a convex shape in which the irregularities are substantially inverted from the “space shape of the gap portion 862 (light passage hole 865) of the reflector 860”. That is, the protruding portion 1850b has substantially the same shape as the plate-shaped body 861 of the reflector 860, and the front end surface 1851b has a “five-side cut” concave shape. The number of the protrusions 1850b is equal to the number of the gaps 862 (28 in the present modification), and the arrangement interval of the adjacent protrusions 1850b is also equal to the arrangement interval of the adjacent gaps 862. I have. In this modification, the rear lens body 1850 is disposed behind the reflector 860, and when each of the protrusions 1850b is inserted into the corresponding gap 862 {see FIG. 43 (b)}, the reflector 860 and the rear The lens body 1850 is integrated. At this time, the concave portion 861a of the plate-shaped body 861 and the front end surface 1851b of the protruding portion 1850b are substantially flush.

  In the case where the reflector 860 is provided with a gap 862 (light passage hole 865) penetrating the front and back (front and back), as in this modification, the gap 862 (light passage hole) is provided from the front surface of the rear lens body 1850. When the protrusion 1850b inserted into the rear lens body 865 is protruded, it is easy to position the reflector 860 and the rear lens body 1850. Further, as in this modification, the front end surface 1851b of the protruding portion 1850b and the front end surface (concave portion 861a) of the plate-like body 861 have the same shape, and when the protruding portion 1850b is inserted into the gap 862, When the front end surfaces (851b and 1861a) are substantially flush with each other, the design of the “internal structure of the side lamp device” visible through the front lens body 870 is improved. Note that the “insertion” of the respective protruding portions 1850b into the corresponding gap portions 862 may be performed in the “fitted state” or in the “free-in state”. In addition, the shape of the front end surface 1851b of the protruding portion 1850b can be changed according to the shape of the front end surface (concave surface portion 861a) of the plate-like body 861, and for example, the front end surface (concave surface portion 861a) has a “quadrilateral cut shape”. Or other concave shape such as “semi-cylindrical shape”, it is preferable that the shape of the front end face 851b also be this “other concave shape”.

  In addition, the front light emitting body 830 configured using the cold cathode tube is not limited to the linear shape shown in the embodiment, but can be formed into various shapes such as a substantially U shape, a substantially circular shape, and a substantially L shape. . Further, in the present embodiment, the mode in which the LEDs are arranged (continuously) at the rear portions on both sides of the cold-cathode tube is exemplified. However, the LEDs are disposed at the rear portions on one side of the cold-cathode tube. It may be arranged.

FIG. 2 is a front view showing the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which a front frame is opened in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a game board in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is a rear view showing the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing an electronic control unit concerning an example of the present invention. FIG. 2A is an explanatory diagram of a main control unit included in an electronic control device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2B is a schematic diagram illustrating an electronic control device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing of the payout control part which performs. It is explanatory drawing of the special symbol control part which comprises the electronic control device with which the gaming machine concerning the Example of this invention is provided. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram of a sound / lamp control unit included in the electronic control device provided in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a main job performed by a main control unit of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating processing when a power failure (power failure or the like) occurs in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the power restoration process when the power interruption (power failure etc.) occurs in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 13 is a flowchart for explaining a success / failure determination job in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a notice-related process in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the big hit processing which comprises a success / failure determination job. 13 is a flowchart for explaining a departure process that constitutes a success / failure determination job. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a representative example of various memories and the like stored in a built-in RAM of a main control unit in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart for explaining an outline of a special symbol main job in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of a big hit display job in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. 6 is a flowchart illustrating an outline of a missed reach job in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a flowchart for explaining the notice processing performed by the special symbol control unit in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating a main control unit in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a CPU constituting a main control unit in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a schematic front view for explaining a central device in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. (A)-(d) is a schematic explanatory view for explaining the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display device. (A)-(c) is a schematic explanatory view for explaining the operation of the special symbol display device and the like. (A)-(c) is a schematic explanatory view for explaining the operation of the special symbol display device and the like. FIG. 2 is a front view showing a side device in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 3 is an exploded perspective view of an electric decoration device constituting the side device in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 2 is a vertical cross-sectional view of an electric decoration device constituting a side device in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a rear view of a rear lens body provided in the side device in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a rear lens body provided in the side device in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. (A) is a front view of a reflector provided in a side device in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, (b) is a vertical sectional view taken along aa of FIG. 31 (a), and (c) is a diagram. It is a bb longitudinal cross-sectional view of 31 (a). (A) is an explanatory view showing a relationship between a light passing hole of a reflector and a rear lamp device in a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention, and (b) is a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention; FIG. 14C is an explanatory diagram illustrating a relationship between the light passage hole of the reflector and the rear lamp device that is emitting light, and FIG. 14C is a cross-sectional view taken along line dd of FIG. It is a flowchart for explaining special game related processing. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special game related process (in the case of a pseudo probability big hit). It is a flowchart for demonstrating a special game related process (in the case of a pseudo ordinary big hit). (A) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the relationship between the big hit display and the probability varying means in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. (A) and (b) are explanatory diagrams for explaining the relationship between the big hit display and the probability varying means in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a schematic longitudinal section showing a modification of an example of the present invention. It is a block diagram showing an electronic control unit concerning a modification of an example of the present invention. (A) is a front view of a reflector according to a modification in the embodiment of the present invention, (b) is a vertical sectional view taken along line ff of FIG. 40 (a), and (c) is FIG. 40 (a). Gg vertical sectional view of FIG. It is an explanatory view showing a relation between a light passage hole of a reflector and a rear lamp device in a gaming machine according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 14 is a perspective view showing a reflector and a rear lens body in a lamp device provided in a gaming machine according to a modification of the embodiment of the present invention. 43A is a plan view showing a reflector and a rear lens body provided in the lamp device of FIG. 42, and FIG. 43B is a vertical sectional view taken along line kk of FIG. 43A.

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1: pachinko machine (game machine),
18; variable winning device (variable winning means),
27; special symbol display device (variable display means);
140; main control unit (probability changing means);
140 and 331; operating means (operation executing means, operation ending means).

Claims (11)

Variable display means for stopping and displaying a predetermined symbol via a variable display,
Variable winning means for changing a state when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display means,
Actuation means for actuating the variable winning means;
A probability varying means for varying the probability that the specific symbol is displayed on the variable display means,
When the specific symbol displayed on the variable display means is a first probability varying symbol, the operating means activates the variable winning means in accordance with a first operating mode, and the probability varying means, Until a predetermined condition is satisfied, the probability that the specific symbol is displayed on the variable display means is changed to a high probability,
When the specific symbol displayed on the variable display unit is a second probability variation symbol, the operating unit activates the variable winning unit in accordance with a second operation mode, and the probability varying unit thereafter, Until a predetermined condition is satisfied, the probability that the specific symbol is displayed on the variable display means is changed to a high probability,
When the variable prize means operates according to the second operation mode, the winning rate of the game balls to the variable prize means is lower than when the variable prize means operates according to the first operation mode. A gaming machine characterized by the following: When the specific symbol displayed on the variable display unit is a non-probability variable symbol, the operating unit operates the variable winning unit according to the first operation mode,
When the non-probability changing symbol is displayed on the variable display means while the probability changing means is changing the gaming machine to the high probability state, the probability changing means sets the high probability of the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game state is released. When the specific symbol displayed on the variable display unit is a first non-probability variable symbol, the operating unit operates the variable winning unit according to the first operation mode,
When the specific symbol displayed on the variable display unit is a second non-probability variable symbol, the operating unit operates the variable winning unit according to the second operation mode,
When the probability changing means is changing the gaming machine to the high probability state, the variable display means displays the first non-probability changing symbol or the second non-probability changing symbol. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein said probability varying means cancels said high probability state of said gaming machine. Variable display means for stopping and displaying a predetermined symbol via a variable display,
Variable winning means for changing a state when a specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display means,
Actuation means for actuating the variable winning means;
A probability varying means for varying the probability that the specific symbol is displayed on the variable display means,
When the first probability variation symbol is displayed separately from the specific symbol on the variable display unit, the operating unit activates the variable winning unit according to the first operation mode, and the probability variation unit includes: Thereafter, the probability that the specific symbol is displayed on the variable display means is changed to a high probability until a predetermined condition is satisfied,
When a second probability variation symbol is displayed on the variable display unit separately from the specific symbol, the operating unit operates the variable winning unit according to a second operation mode, and the probability variation unit includes: In the variable display means, thereafter, the probability that the specific symbol is displayed is changed to a high probability until a predetermined condition is satisfied,
When the variable prize means operates according to the second operation mode, the winning rate of the game balls to the variable prize means is lower than when the variable prize means operates according to the first operation mode. A gaming machine characterized by the following: When the variable display means displays a non-probability variable symbol separately from the specific symbol, the operating means operates the variable winning means according to the first operation mode,
When the non-probability changing symbol is displayed on the variable display means while the probability changing means is changing the gaming machine to the high probability state, the probability changing means sets the high probability of the gaming machine. The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the game state is released. When the first non-probability variable symbol is displayed separately from the specific symbol on the variable display unit, the operating unit operates the variable winning unit according to the first operation mode,
When the second non-probability variable symbol is displayed on the variable display unit separately from the specific symbol, the operating unit operates the variable winning unit according to the second operation mode,
When the probability variation means is changing the gaming machine to the high probability state, when the first non-probability variation symbol or the second non-probability variation symbol is displayed on the variable display means, The gaming machine according to claim 4, wherein the probability changing means cancels the high-probability state of the gaming machine. The operating means includes:
When the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display means, a unit operation for changing the variable winning means in the first state to the second state until a predetermined stop condition is satisfied is performed by a predetermined operation. Operation execution means for executing the number of times;
When a predetermined continuation condition is not satisfied during execution of each unit operation, operation ending means for prohibiting execution of another unit operation subsequent to the unit operation and ending operation of the variable winning means,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, further comprising: In the first operation mode, the unit operation causes the variable winning means to open by a first opening amount capable of receiving a game ball,
8. The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein in the second operation mode, the variable winning means is opened by a second opening amount smaller than the first opening amount by the unit operation. 9. In the first operation mode, the variable operation means is opened by the unit operation by an opening amount capable of accepting a game ball, and the opening is maintained for a first opening time;
In the second operation mode, the unit operation may release the variable winning means by a predetermined opening amount and maintain the opening for a second opening time shorter than the first opening time. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 7 and 8, wherein In the first operation mode, the unit operation causes the variable winning means to open by an opening amount capable of accepting a game ball,
The gaming machine according to claim 7, wherein in the second operation mode, the variable winning means is vibrated a predetermined number of times by the unit operation.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, further comprising a notifying unit for notifying that the second probability variation symbol is displayed on the variable display unit.

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