JP2006149730A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent an aimed shooting resulting in biased game specifications, or the demerit of the combined game specifications when improving the game taste by executing a plurality of types of game specifications in parallel. <P>SOLUTION: In the chance mode, a winning probability of a second type operation-start hole 44A is greatly increased, which may tempt a player to aimingly shoot a ball. Therefore, the second type operation-start hole 44A and a first type operation-start hole 42 are disposed close to each other and constituted to share parts of mutual winning passages. A combined operation-start winning generator unit 46 is disposed with the first type operation-start hole 42 and the second type operation-start hole 44A in a relative position of mutual upper limit relation. The winning passage to the first type operation-start hole 42 and the winning passage to the second type operation-start hole 44A are close to each other (in some case, are shared), so as to avoid such a situation that the player specifies the winning of either of the operation-start holes by so-called aimed shooting such as shooting strength. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a first special game specification program and a second special game specification program are executed in parallel.

  Gaming machines, in particular pachinko machines, can be classified into a plurality of types according to gaming specifications. This game specification is conventionally referred to as a first type, a second type, a third type, a general model, and the like, and the game progresses according to independent game specifications that are independent of each other.

  In the first type pachinko machine, in the normal gaming state, a lottery is made by detecting the pachinko ball that has won the starting opening (special symbol starting winning opening), and if the result of the lottery is a win, it is closed in the normal gaming state. A state that is advantageous to the player that increases the winning rate of the game ball by opening a predetermined number of times for a predetermined period of time (opening and closing each time is one round and generally continuing for 10 to 16 rounds). And a special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as first type big hit).

  Also, in the second type pachinko machine, it is equipped with an accessory device equipped with a wing member that can be opened and closed at the center of the game board surface, and the wing member is opened and closed once or twice by winning a predetermined start opening. In the meantime, a pachinko ball wins in the accessory device and wins the V zone, so that the blade member is opened and closed (one round ends with a maximum of 10 wins) and wins the V zone. A special gaming state (hereinafter referred to as a second type big hit) can be repeated for the predetermined number of times (generally about 15 rounds).

  Furthermore, in the third type pachinko machine, the special lottery result of the symbol and the winning ball lottery result will be in a special state, and when a specific prize opening is won during the special state, the electric accessory is operated for a predetermined period. , Can increase the winning probability.

  The above general model is also referred to as a general electric model, etc., and a plurality of winning tools including a so-called mechanical tulip, electric tulip, and attacker are provided on the game board surface, and a pachinko ball launched on the game board surface. Is based on the passing / winning of a specific area, and according to the timing, the above-mentioned prize-winning tools are linked in a correlated manner to form a good gameability while sequentially changing the easy-to-win state. .

  The common points of the various pachinko machines described above are that the pachinko balls launched on the game board are distributed in some form so as to determine hit / miss or the like and change the game state thereafter.

  Here, the player selects a type from the various pachinko machines as described above according to the circumstances and preference at that time, but after all, with one pachinko machine, Since it is a game, there is a problem that it lacks game playability.

  In view of this, a gaming machine having a plurality of types of gaming processes capable of generating a specific gaming state has been proposed (see Patent Document 1).

  According to Patent Document 1, the probability that the specific game state is controlled by the second game control means is improved on the condition that the first game control means controls the specific game state. Therefore, not only the first game process and the second game process coexist, but also a more interesting gaming machine.

  The game specifications described in Patent Document 1 will be described in detail as follows.

  (1) Having multiple types of opportunity to win a jackpot (for example, type 1 + type 2).

  (2) With the winning of a game ball at the first type starting port, after the special symbol display starts to fluctuate, it is controlled to stop and the first type big hit occurs when the display result is in a specific display mode To do.

  (3) With the winning of the game ball at the type 2 starting opening, the winning game ball when the opening / closing member of the accessory is open wins the specific winning opening (for example, the V zone). Two types of big hits occur.

  (4) The special winning opening in the second type game character is composed of a pair of movable pieces, and when a certain change state occurs according to the special symbol display result, the movable piece is opened and the second kind It is controlled so that a big hit is likely to occur.

That is, a game specification in which the first type game and the second type game are advanced in parallel, and as a privilege, the certainty change of the first type game increases the winning rate to the second type V zone. It has become.
JP 2000-33152 A

  However, in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, via the first type jackpot, and further, if the winning lottery is not won, the above-mentioned benefits cannot be obtained. Therefore, after the single jackpot by the second type game or after the first kind probability jackpot After the end of the second type jackpot and after the end of the first type non-probable big hit, there is no expectation of continuity to the next jackpot, and the game taste is reduced.

  In addition, when a plurality of types of game specifications as in Patent Document 1 are provided and the game progresses in parallel, a starting port that triggers a special game state in each game specification is required separately. At that time, for example, if any privilege is given, any kind of game specification becomes advantageous, so there is a possibility that the player may aim for the starting point related to the advantageous game specification, and the composite game specification However, it may result in redundant differences between superiority and inferiority between players.

  In consideration of the above facts, the present invention prevents the aiming to become a biased game specification which is a demerit of the composite game specification when multiple types of game specifications are executed in parallel to improve the game preference. The purpose is to obtain a gaming machine that can be used.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the lottery right is obtained by winning at the first start opening, the internal lottery is executed, the lottery result is notified by the symbol variation pattern effect, and the lottery is won. In the case of opening the grand prize opening provided in advance in the case, the first game specification program that shifts to the first special gaming state where a lot of winnings can be made in a short period of time, and winning in the second starting opening, The opening / closing member is opened for a predetermined period of time so that a prize can be awarded in a pre-established accessory area, and a game ball that has won a prize in the accessory area wins a specific prize opening. A game execution control means for storing a second game specification program that shifts to a second special game state in which the number of wins is increased and a large number of winnings can be made in a short period of time, and each game specification program is executed in parallel A gaming machine provided with the first A start opening arrangement in which the first start opening and the second start opening are arranged in a relative positional relationship such that the winning paths of the game balls immediately before winning a prize to the start opening and the second start opening are common. And a winning means provided in the winning opening of the first starting port or the second starting port, and winning the first starting port or the second starting port based on a lottery by passing through a predetermined area. A guide member that can be selectively moved to at least two positions so that the rate changes, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the winning rate to the first start port or the second start port is high. And a chance mode transition means for making the chance mode state easy to move the guide member to a position on the side.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, under the normal game, the first game specification program and the second game specification program are executed in parallel, so that different game specifications can be enjoyed simultaneously.

  Here, a guide member is provided at the opening of the first start port or the second start port. The guide member can be selectively moved to at least two positions so that the winning rate for the second start port changes based on the lottery by passing through the predetermined area.

  In the chance mode transition means, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the chance mode in which the guide member easily moves to a position on the side where the winning rate to the first starting port or the second starting port becomes higher when a predetermined condition is satisfied. State. As a result, the winning rate to the first starting port or the second starting port is increased, the transition to the first special gaming state under the first gaming specification, or under the second gaming specification. A sense of expectation for the transition to the second special gaming state increases.

  On the other hand, in the chance mode state, one game specification is more advantageous than the other game specification, so there is a possibility that the starting point on the advantageous game specification side will be hit.

  In view of this, in the start port disposing means, the first start port and the first start port and the second start port are in a relative positional relationship such that the respective winning paths of the game balls immediately before the winning are common to the first start port and the second start port. A second starting port is provided. As a result, since the winning path is common, there is no certainty of winning at the target (targeted) starting port, and it is meaningless to target one of the starting ports.

  The invention according to claim 2 is the invention according to claim 1, wherein in the first special game state, the winning to the second starting port is canceled, and in the second special game state, the first It is further characterized in that it further includes a duplication avoiding means for avoiding the duplication of the first special game state and the second special game state by waiting for the symbol variation pattern effect due to winning at the start opening.

  According to the invention described in claim 2, the overlap avoiding means cancels the winning at the second starting port in the first special gaming state, and the first avoiding state to the first starting port in the second special gaming state. By waiting for the symbol variation pattern effect due to winning, overlapping progress of the first special game state and the second special game state is avoided. For this reason, the transition probability to any special gaming state does not increase more than necessary.

  This duplication avoiding means does not unnecessarily increase the difference between superiority and inferiority during games other than the chance mode.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the first or second aspect of the present invention, the first start port and the second start port are in series and close to each other in the moving direction due to the weight of the game ball. It is characterized by being arranged.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the gaming machine is generally erected, and the gaming ball falls from its upper part to its lower part with its own weight. In such a configuration, by arranging the first start port and the second start port in series in the moving direction due to the weight of the game ball, that is, close to the vertical direction, each winning path becomes common. , Aiming can be meaningless.

  The invention according to claim 4 is the invention according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the casing constituting one of the first start port and the second start port is the first start port. Alternatively, the other opening of the second starting port is arranged so as to close the other opening, and the other of the first starting port or the second starting port where the opening is blocked can be won by moving the guide member. It is characterized by becoming.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, for example, the first starting port is on the upper side and the second starting port is on the lower side, and the second starting port is won by the first starting port. By closing the opening and making it possible or impossible to win the second starting port by moving the position of the guide member, a change in the winning rate and a common winning path can be realized.

  As described above, according to the present invention, when a plurality of types of game specifications are executed in parallel to improve the game preference, it is possible to prevent aiming at a biased game specification which is a disadvantage of the composite game specification. It has an excellent effect of being able to.

  FIG. 1 shows a pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The pachinko machine 10 includes a frame-like frame body 12 having a window portion, and one side portion (left side portion in FIG. 1) is attached to be openable and closable.

  The frame body 12 is provided with a plurality of indicator lights 14 and speakers 16. In addition, a window portion is formed at the center of the frame body 12, and a glass frame in which a pair of glasses 18 (double structure) parallel to each other at a predetermined interval in the depth direction of the paper surface is mounted on the window portion. 20 is provided. A locking device (cylinder) 22 is provided on the right side of the frame 12 in FIG.

  An integrated dish unit 26 having a ball tray portion 24 on the front surface is disposed below the glass frame 20. The ball tray portion 24 of the integrated dish unit 26 is provided with a communication port 28 that communicates with a ball storage tank (not shown) and allows the pachinko balls in the ball storage tank to flow out to the ball tray portion 24.

  The one side part (left side part of FIG. 1) of the integrated dish unit 26 is attached to the frame body 12 so that it can be opened and closed. An ashtray 29 is disposed on the lower left side on the front surface of the integrated dish unit 26, and a firing handle 30 is provided on the lower right side for adjusting the flight distance of the ball to be fired from the launching device 182 (see FIG. 4). .

  In addition, on the window portion of the frame body 12, a game board 32 that can be exchanged by being placed on the game board mounting table is installed corresponding to the window portion.

(Game board configuration)
The game board 32 according to the present embodiment is provided with a well-known game equipment required for the first type game and the second type game. Hereinafter, with reference to FIG. 2, the structure of the combined game board 32 will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 32 has a substantially circular game area surrounded by an outer band 34 and an inner band 36.

  In the game area, a nail 35, a windmill 37, and a center accessory 38 are provided. A special symbol display section 40 is disposed on the center accessory 38.

  Below the center combination 38, a combined start winning combination unit 46, a first type large winning port 48, and an out port 50 having both the first type starting port 42 and the second type starting port 44A are arranged in order from the top. ing. In addition, the accessory unit in which the first type grand prize winning port 48 is formed is provided with a pair of second type starting ports 44 </ b> B symmetrically with respect to the first type big prize winning port 48.

  The first type large winning opening 48 is provided with a horizontally long rectangular opening / closing lid 48A, and when the opening / closing lid 48A is opened, most of the pachinko balls falling on the surface of the game board 32 are of the first type large size. It is possible to make a prize at the winning opening 48.

  A seesaw-type distribution device 52 is provided inside the first type big prize opening 48. The distribution device 52 has a configuration that can take two positions, a right-down state and a right-up state, by energizing and de-energizing the distribution device solenoid 160 (see FIG. 4). That is, the distribution device 52 guides the first winning ball when the opening / closing lid 48A is opened to the first type V zone (right side in FIG. 2) by energizing / de-energizing the distribution device solenoid 160. To the attacker zone (left side in FIG. 2).

  The first type V zone sensor 54 is provided in the flow path of the pachinko sphere guided to the first type V zone, and the attacker sensor 56 is provided in the flow path of the pachinko sphere guided to the attacker zone, respectively. Detecting a winning in the zone.

(Aiming prevention structure)
As shown in FIG. 3, the combined start winning combination unit 46 includes a flat flange 46 </ b> A (see FIG. 3A) that is in close contact with the surface of the game board 32. The first type start port 42 is provided in the upper part of the flange 46A, and the second type start port 44A is provided in the lower part.

  An electric tulip 58 is provided at the opening of the second type starting port 44A and is normally in a closed state, and the inflow opening thereof is blocked by the first type starting port 42.

  Pachinko balls won from the first type starting port 42 (upper opening) are guided to the back side of the game board 32 and are provided on the back side of the game board 32 along the back side of the game board 32. The first type start winning sensor 60 (see FIG. 2) is guided. The first type start winning sensor 60 is disposed at the lower left in FIG. 2 of the mounting position of the combined start winning combination unit 46 when viewed from the front side of the game board 32.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3B, the pachinko ball won from the second type starting port 44A (when the electric tulip 58 is opened) is inclined downward so as to avoid the opening / closing mechanism 58A of the electric tulip 58. Is guided to the back surface of the game board 32 along the guide path 46B directed to the. A second type start winning sensor 62 is provided in the middle of the guide path 46B, and constitutes a part of the combined start winning prize unit 46.

  In the combined start winning prize unit 46 configured as described above, the winning path to the first type starting port 42 and the winning path to the second type starting port 44A are close (in some cases, common), The so-called aiming based on the player's launch intensity or the like cannot be used to identify a winning at any starting port.

  As shown in FIG. 2, when the electric tulip 58 is won by the normal symbol lottery executed when the pachinko balls of the pair of normal symbol passing devices 48 provided on the left and right of the center accessory 38 pass. And the second type start port 44A can be won.

  The result of the normal symbol lottery is notified by symbol variation in the normal symbol display unit 64 provided in the center accessory 38. In the present embodiment, a 7-segment LED is applied as the normal symbol display unit 64, and the numbers “0” to “9” are sequentially switched as symbol variations.

  Around the normal symbol display section 64, four normal symbol holding lamps 66 are provided to display the number of holdings temporarily holding the notification of the result of the normal symbol lottery.

  The special symbol display unit 40 constituting a part of the center accessory 38 notifies the result of the lottery executed when the pachinko ball wins the first type starting port 42 by a symbol variation pattern effect. It is. Note that this also applies to the case where a advance notice is given on the progress of the game. Furthermore, when notifying the result of the lottery at the time of winning the first type start port 42 in a part of the special symbol display unit 40, if the previous symbol variation pattern effect is made temporarily, A special symbol hold display area 40A for displaying the number of holds on hold (for a maximum of four) is provided.

  Further, the center accessory 38 is formed with an accessory area 38A that is partitioned by a wall member with respect to the game board 32, and a communication port between the inside and outside of the accessory area 38A is provided in the center accessory 38. A pair of blade members 68 are attached to the communication port in a symmetrical manner at the communication port.

  The blade member 68 is configured to open for a predetermined time and repeat the opening and closing operation a predetermined number of times when a pachinko ball wins one of the second type start ports 44A and 44B.

  The special symbol display unit 40 is provided with a transparent plate (not shown) for protection on the display surface, and this plate is located below the blade member 68 and behind the accessory region 38A. Also serves as a vertical wall on the side.

  A guide path 70 is formed around the special symbol display unit 40. The guide path 70 has a role of guiding the winning pachinko ball into the accessory region 38A when the blade member 68 is open.

  The accessory region 38A is provided with a disk 72 that always rotates in a constant direction at a constant speed. The pachinko balls guided to the accessory region 38A by the guide path 70 are configured to fall on the disk 72. The disk 72 has an inclined surface whose upper surface is slightly directed toward the player.

  A plurality of protrusions 72A are formed on the upper surface of the disk 72, and the direction (flow direction) of the falling pachinko sphere can be randomly changed.

  As a result, the pachinko ball can reach the entire region in the width direction on the front side of the accessory region 38A depending on the position of the protrusion 72A when it falls (changed as needed by the rotation of the disk 72).

  Three winning zones are provided on the front side of the accessory region 38A.

  The front portion of the accessory region 38A is outside the range of the accessory region 38A, and a start winning guide stage 74 for guiding the pachinko ball winning to the first type start port 42 is formed. The three winning zones provided on the front side of the accessory region 38A are the back side of the start winning guide stage 74.

  The center of the winning zone is a second type V zone 76, while the left and right sides of the second type V zone 76 are respectively off zones 78.

  When the pachinko ball wins the second type V zone 76, the second type big hit is made, and the gaming state can be changed to a special game (big hit) state in which the blade member 68 repeats opening and closing for a predetermined time.

(Game specifications)
In the above configuration, in the present embodiment, two types of game specification programs (a first type game specification program and a second type game specification program) proceed simultaneously.

  In the first type game specification program, when a pachinko ball wins the first type start port 42, a lottery is executed internally, and the lottery result is notified by a symbol variation pattern effect on the special symbol display unit 40. In the first type game specification program, when the lottery is won, the first type big winning opening 48 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time after the end of the symbol variation pattern production, and many winnings can be made in a short period of time. (Type 1 special gaming state).

  On the other hand, in the second type game specification program, when the pachinko ball wins the second type starting port 44A, 44B (usually, the winning rate to the second type starting port 44A is low), the blade member 68 is moved a predetermined number of times. When the ball is opened and the pachinko ball wins in the bonus area 38A and wins the second type V zone 76 during the opening, a big hit is made. When the jackpot is reached, the blade member 68 is released for a predetermined time longer than that during the normal game and a predetermined number of times greater than that of the normal game, and a lot of winnings can be made in a short period of time (second type special game state).

  Here, in the game progress based on the first type game specification program, when the game progress based on the second type game specification program is in the second type special game state when winning the first type start port 42, Game progress based on the first type game specification program is set in a standby state.

  In the game progress based on the second type game specification program, when the second type start port 44A, 44B is won and the game progress based on the first type game specification program is in the first type game state, Winnings to the second type start ports 44A and 44B are invalidated.

  Furthermore, after the game of the first type special game state or the second type special game state is finished, as an opportunity mode, the electric tulip 58 by the winning of the normal symbol lottery triggered by the passage of the pachinko ball to the normal symbol passing device 48 is used. The opportunity for opening is expanded (extension of the opening time), and the possibility of winning a prize at the second type start port 44A can be increased.

  However, as described above, the second type starting port 44A is configured as a part of the combined starting winning combination unit 46 and is close to the winning path to the first type starting port 42. Even if is opened, it is possible to avoid hitting only the second type starting port 44A.

(Overall control system)
FIG. 4 shows an outline of a control system for controlling the pachinko machine 10. The control system is configured around the main control unit 150. The main control unit 150 stores basic programs related to games (first game specification program and second game specification program). Based on the command signal from the main control unit 150, the operation of each unit is stored. Is to be controlled. In the present embodiment, the first game specification program is the first type game specification program 204 shown in FIG. 5, and the second game specification program is the second type game specification program 206 shown in FIG. is there.

  The main controller 150 includes a first-type start winning sensor 60 that detects a pachinko ball that has won the first-type start opening 42, and a second-type start winning sensor that detects a pachinko ball that has won the second-type start opening 44A. 62, a second type start winning sensor 154 that detects a pachinko ball that has won a prize in the second type starting port 44B, an attacker sensor 56 that detects a pachinko ball that has won a first type big prize port 48, and a first type big winning port 48. The first type V zone sensor 54 for detecting a winning in the first type V zone for updating the round (opening / closing round of the first type large winning opening 48), and a pachinko ball in the accessory region 38A The prize winning sensor 156 for detecting that the player has won, the second kind V zone sensor 157 for detecting that the pachinko ball has won the second kind V zone 76, and the normal figure for detecting the passage of the normal symbol passing device 48. Like passage sensor 159 is connected.

  Further, the main control unit 150 includes an opening / closing lid solenoid 158 for opening / closing the opening / closing lid 48A of the first type large winning opening 48, and a distribution device for operating the distribution apparatus 52 of the first type large winning opening 48. A solenoid 160, an electric tulip opening / closing solenoid 162 for opening / closing the electric tulip 58 provided in the second type starting port 44A, a blade member opening / closing solenoid 164 for opening / closing the blade member 68, and a disk 72 in the accessory region 38A A disk motor 166 or the like for rotation is connected.

  The main controller 150 outputs information indicating the progress of the game to the hall computer via the external board terminal 168.

  On the other hand, an effect control unit 170 and a payout control unit 172 are connected to the main control unit 150.

  The effect control unit 170 is connected to the speaker 16, the special symbol display unit (LCD) 40 of the center accessory 38, and the normal symbol display unit 64 via the symbol / voice control unit 174. In addition, the effect control unit 170 controls lighting / extinguishing of the plurality of indicator lamps 14 attached to the glass frame 20 of the pachinko machine 10 and the illumination member 176 on the game board.

  Next, a payout device 178 for paying out pachinko balls is connected to the payout control unit 172 connected to the main control unit 150.

  In addition, a launch control unit 180 is connected to the payout control unit 172, and the launch control unit 180 controls the launch device 182 to launch a pachinko ball according to the operation of the handle 30 by the player.

  Furthermore, the payout control unit 172 sends payout information to the hall computer installed in the hall via the frame external terminal 184.

(Chance mode execution control)
FIG. 5 shows a functional block diagram of control mainly based on the chance mode execution opportunity in the main control unit 150.

  The main control unit 150 is provided with a game execution control unit 200, and the first type game specification program 204 and the second type game specification program 206 stored in the game specification program memory 202 are read out, and the I / O Based on the device input / output via the port 207, the progress of the above-described game is controlled.

  A game state monitoring unit 205 is connected to the game execution control unit 200. The game state monitoring unit 205 is sequentially input with game state signals corresponding to the progress of the game.

  A gaming condition discriminating unit 208 is connected to the gaming state monitoring unit 205, and the gaming condition discriminating unit 208 uses the first type game and the first type game based on the gaming state signal input to the gaming state monitoring unit 205. When restrictions on the simultaneous progress with the two types of games (first type standby instruction, second type start invalid instruction) are necessary, one of the signals is sent to the game execution control unit 200.

  In addition, a chance mode execution control unit 210 is connected to the game condition determination unit 208. A jackpot end signal is input to the chance mode execution control unit 210 when the gaming condition determination unit 208 determines that the special gaming state (hit processing) in each game specification has ended. ing.

  In the chance mode execution control unit 210, triggered by the input of the jackpot end signal, a signal (for example, an electric tulip opening rate) for increasing the opening rate of the electric tulips 58 as a mode of the chance mode to the game execution control unit 200 High level signal of the setting instruction signal).

  In the game execution control unit 200, when a high-level signal is input as the electric tulip opening rate setting instruction signal, the specification related to the normal symbol lottery shifts from the normal state to the chance mode state.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in Table 1, as the normal symbol lottery specification, in the normal state, the symbol variation time is 30 seconds, the opening time of the electric tulip 58 is 0.4 seconds, and the number of times of opening is one. In the chance mode state, the symbol variation time is 5 seconds, the opening time of the electric tulip 58 is 2.9 seconds, and the number of opening and closing times is 2.

  The chance mode execution control unit 210 is connected to a count instruction unit 212, and a chance mode start signal is output from the chance mode execution control unit 210 to the count instruction unit 212 when the chance mode is started. When the chance mode start signal is input, the count instruction unit 212 activates the chance mode execution counter 214 connected to the gaming state monitoring unit 205 and counts the number-of-games signal input from the gaming state monitoring unit 205. To start. In the present embodiment, as the number of games, the number of winnings to the first type starting port 42 (however, the number of effective winnings, the so-called number of effective gaming winnings, which is the object of the lottery in the first type gaming specifications). Applicable.

  In the chance mode execution counter 214, the reference count value set based on the gaming state is compared with the number of games, and when the number of games reaches the reference count value, the chance mode execution control unit 210 is informed of the chance mode end. Send an instruction signal.

  Here, the reference count value set in the chance mode execution counter 214 is different depending on whether the probability of the lottery in the first type game specifications is changing (high probability) or not (normal probability). In the present embodiment, the reference count value is set to 50 times when the probability of the lottery in the first type game specifications is changing with certainty, and 30 times when the probability of changing the probability is not changing.

  In the chance mode execution control unit 210, when the chance mode end instruction signal is input, the electric tulip opening rate setting signal sent to the game execution control unit 200 is set to a low level. When this signal goes low, the normal symbol lottery specification returns to the normal state in Table 1.

  The operation of this embodiment will be described below.

  First, the flow of the game will be described.

  When the player holds the handle 30 and performs an operation for launching, a pachinko ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the handle operation amount (rotation amount).

  When the pachinko ball is launched, it is guided by the outer band 36 and the inner band 38 and abuts against a nail, a windmill or the like of the board surface 32 and falls while moving unpredictably.

  When the pachinko ball passes through the normal symbol passing device 48 provided on the game board 32, the normal symbol lottery is executed, and the result is notified by the symbol variation pattern of the normal symbol display unit 64. Tulip 58 opens for a predetermined time. Here, the variation time of the normal symbol and the opening time of the electric tulip 58 are different between the normal state and the chance mode state described later.

(Game flow according to type 1 game specifications)
Here, when the pachinko ball wins the first type starting port 42, the winning / external lottery is started with a predetermined probability. As a result of the winning / extracting lottery, when winning / losing is determined, an effect symbol variation pattern prepared in advance is selected and the symbol variation pattern is displayed on the special symbol display unit 40. In this symbol variation pattern, there are various effects such as hits via reach (normal reach, super reach, premium reach, etc.), miss reach, miss without reach, and the player waits for the lottery result with expectation. Can do.

  When the lottery result is won, a jackpot process of a preset number of rounds is executed as a special game. During the jackpot process, the first type big prize opening 48 is opened. There is a limit on the time for one round and the number of winnings is also limited (30 seconds / round, or a maximum of 10 winnings). This is repeated a plurality of rounds on condition that the winning of the game is completed, and when the jackpot processing of a predetermined round is completed, the game returns to the normal game.

  The maximum round may be continued with a structure without the first type V zone.

  In addition, following the winning / extracting lottery, a probability variation lottery is executed regardless of whether the winning / excluding lottery is executed. This probability varying lottery is valid when the winning / external lottery is won, and when the winning lottery is won. The normal game after the jackpot processing can be advanced in a high probability state.

(Game flow according to the second game specification)
When the pachinko ball wins the second type start port 44A or 44B, the blade member 68 is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. For example, the blade member 68 is released from the closed state, opened for 1 to 2 seconds, and then closed twice.

  If the pachinko ball wins luckily during the opening of the blade member 68, it is guided to the accessory region 38A of the center accessory 38 via the guide path 70.

  The pachinko ball guided to the accessory region 38A jumps in an unexpected direction by the projection 72A provided on the rotating disk 72 and enters either the second type V zone 76 or the release zone 78.

  When winning in the second type V zone 76, it becomes a big hit, the number of opening and closing of the blade member 68 increases dramatically, and many pachinko balls can be won in the accessory region 38A.

  Note that the wing member 68 is closed when 10 pachinko balls have won in the accessory region 38A, but when one of the pachinko balls wins the V zone 76, the wing member again. 68 open / close operations are started and this continues for a maximum of 10 to 15 rounds.

  The above two types of game specifications are progressed at the same time, but some restrictions are set for this simultaneous signal, eliminating problems that hinder the progress of games based on each other's game specifications. In addition, control complexity is avoided.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the chance mode is set when the jackpot processing under each game specification is completed.

  In this chance mode, the opening rate of the electric tulips 58 increases dramatically, and the winning probability of the second type start port 44B increases. As a result, the possibility of a jackpot under the type 2 game specification is increased, and so-called continuous jackpots can be expected.

  Hereinafter, based on the flowcharts of FIGS. 6 to 8, the overall game flow in which the first type game specification, the second type game specification, and the control in the chance mode are associated will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows the flow of the first type game. First, in step 250, it is determined whether or not the control of the first type game is waiting. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 258 described later.

  If the determination at step 250 is negative, the routine proceeds to step 252 where it is determined whether or not the first type start port 42 has been won. If the determination at step 252 is negative, this routine ends. .

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 252, the process proceeds to step 254 to determine whether or not the big hit processing is being performed in the second type game. If an affirmative determination is made in step 254, the routine proceeds to step 256, where the control of the first type game after winning the first type start port 42 is set to the standby state (waiting for the start of the special symbol variation pattern). 258.

  In step 258, it is determined whether or not the jackpot processing in the second type game has ended. If the determination is negative, this routine ends.

  Also, if an affirmative determination is made in step 258, it is determined that the jackpot process in the second type game has ended, the process proceeds to step 260, the standby for control of the first type game is released, and a special symbol variation pattern is started. (Resume).

  In the next step 262, it is determined whether or not the lottery result in the first type game is a big hit, and if a negative determination is made, the routine proceeds to step 264 to notify the deviation by a special symbol variation pattern, and this routine ends. .

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 262 (decision of jackpot), the process proceeds to step 266, where it is determined whether or not the big hit processing is being performed in the second type game. If an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 268. Maintain the fluctuation state of the special symbol fluctuation pattern that is currently changing (do not stop). At this time, the measurement of the variation time for synchronizing the main control unit 150 and the effect control unit 170 is interrupted until it is determined in the next step 270 that the jackpot process in the second type has been completed. .

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 270, the process proceeds to step 272, the measurement of the interrupted variation time is resumed, and the process proceeds to step 274. Also, if a negative determination is made in step 266, the process proceeds to step 272.

  In step 274, by stopping the symbol variation, the lottery result (bonus notification) in the first type game and the result of probability change / non-probability change are notified, and the process proceeds to step 276.

  In step 276, execution of the jackpot process in the first type game is instructed, and then the process proceeds to step 278 to instruct execution of the chance mode, and this routine ends.

  Next, FIG. 7 shows the flow of the second type game. In step 300, it is determined whether or not the pachinko ball has won the second type starting port 44A or 44B. finish.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 300, the process proceeds to step 302 to determine whether or not the big hit processing is being performed in the first type game. If an affirmative determination is made in step 302, the routine proceeds to step 304, where the opening / closing operation of the blade member 68 due to winning in the second type starting port 44A or 44B is invalidated, and this routine ends. A prize ball is awarded for winning the second type start port 44A or 44B.

  If a negative determination is made in step 302, the process proceeds to step 306, the opening / closing operation of the blade member 68 is executed, and the process proceeds to step 308.

  In step 308, it is determined whether or not the pachinko ball has won a prize in the accessory region 38A by opening the blade member 68 and has also won the second type V zone 76. This routine ends.

  If the determination in step 308 is affirmative, it is determined that the game is a win, and the process proceeds to step 310 to determine whether or not the big hit process is currently being performed in the first type game.

  If the determination in step 310 is affirmative, the routine proceeds to step 312 to invalidate the winning due to winning in the second type V zone 76, and this routine ends. If the determination in step 310 is negative, the routine proceeds to step 314 to instruct execution of the second type jackpot process, and then to step 316 to instruct execution of the chance mode, and this routine ends. To do.

  FIG. 8 shows a flow of chance mode control. In step 350, it is determined whether or not an instruction to execute the chance mode is given. If an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 352 and the first type game is performed. Alternatively, it is determined whether or not the big hit processing of the second type game has ended.

  If a negative determination is made in step 350 or step 352, it is determined that it is not time to execute the chance mode, and this routine ends.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 352, the process proceeds to step 354 and the chance mode is executed. The execution of the chance mode is a transition from the normal state to the chance mode state of the time (fluctuation time) required to produce the symbol variation pattern of the normal symbol, the opening time of the electric tulips, and the number of opening / closing operations (see Table 1).

  In the next step 356, it is determined whether or not the lottery probability in the first type game is in the probability change state. If an affirmative determination is made in step 358, the reference count value Z1 is set to 20 as the number of chance mode games in the probability change in step 358. Then, the process proceeds to step 360.

  In the next step 360, the number of games (number of fluctuations) X is incremented (+1), and then in step 362, it is determined whether or not the number of games X is less than 20 (X <20).

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 362, it is determined that the number of games has not reached the reference count value, and the routine proceeds to step 364.

  In step 364, it is determined whether or not the first type game or the second type game has been a big win. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 366, where the immediate chance mode is ended, and this routine ends. To do.

  If a negative determination is made in step 364, the process returns to step 360 and the above process is repeated.

  If a negative determination (X ≧ 20) is made in step 362, the process proceeds to step 368, the probability change is terminated, the process proceeds to step 370, the chance mode during probability change is terminated, and the non-probability chance is continued. Run the mode.

  If a negative determination (non-probability change) is made in step 356, the process proceeds to step 370, and the non-probability changing chance mode is executed.

  That is, in step 370, the reference count value Z2 as the number of times of non-probability changing chance mode games is set to 30, and the process proceeds to step 372.

  In step 372, the number of games (number of fluctuations) Y is incremented (+1). Next, in step 374, it is determined whether or not the number of games Y is less than 30 (Y <30). It is determined whether or not the first type game or the second type game has been a big hit, and if an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 366, where the immediate chance mode is ended, and this routine ends. To do.

  If a negative determination is made in step 375, the process returns to step 357 and the above process is repeated.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step 374 (Y ≧ 30), the chance mode during non-probability change is terminated, and this routine is terminated.

  That is, if the probability change is in progress, a maximum of 50 chance mode games are possible, and if the probability change is not in progress, 30 chance mode games are possible.

(Functional effects of compound game)
As described above, in the present embodiment, since the first game type and the second type game are combined game specifications, it is not necessary to select any game according to the player's preference at that time. , You can enjoy the game meaningfully.

  In addition, each game specification progresses independently, so there is no restriction on the timing of entering the chance mode, so for example, the expectation of continuity to the next jackpot is increased, and the taste of the game is improved To do.

  In addition, the benefit of the chance mode does not directly affect each game specification, so it does not easily cause a big hit, and the difference between superiority and inferiority due to the presence or absence of the chance mode may be moderated. it can.

  Furthermore, the original pleasure of the second type game of enjoying the flow of pachinko balls is not impaired.

(Operational effect of chance mode aiming prevention)
In the above configuration, in the chance mode, there is a possibility that the player will aim for the winning probability to the second type starting port 44A dramatically increases. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the second type starting port 44A and the first type starting port 42 are arranged close to each other and share a part of each winning path.

  Specifically, the first-type start opening 42 and the second-type start opening 44A are installed in the combined start winning combination unit 46 at relative positions that are in an upper limit relationship with each other.

  For this reason, the winning path to the first type starting port 42 and the winning path to the second type starting port 44A are close to each other (common in some cases). Thus, it is possible to avoid specifying a winning at any starting port.

  In the present embodiment, when the special game state of each of the first type and the second type ends, the chance mode in which the winning probability to the second type starting port 44A is increased is entered. Such a form is also applicable.

(1) When the special gaming state of each of the first type and the second type is finished, the player enters a chance mode in which the winning probability to the first type starting port 42 is increased. (2) The special gaming state of the first type is finished. (3) When the second type special gaming state ends, the chance to increase the first type start port 42 chance to increase the winning probability. (4) Combination of (2) and (3) above

It is a front view of the pachinko machine concerning this embodiment. It is a front view of the game board concerning this embodiment. The front view of the composite starting prize-winning thing unit which concerns on this Embodiment. (B) is the IIIB-IIIB sectional view taken on the line of FIG. 3 (A). It is a block diagram which shows the outline of the control system of the pachinko machine concerning this Embodiment. It is a functional block diagram of control mainly based on the chance mode execution opportunity in the main control unit. It is a control flowchart which shows the flow of the game based on 1st type game specification. It is a control flowchart which shows the flow of the game based on a 2nd type game specification. It is a flowchart which shows chance mode control.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
30 Launch handle 32 Game board 38 Center character 40 Special symbol display part 42 First type start port 44A Second type start port 46 Combined start prize winning unit 48 First type big prize port 44B Second type start port 58 Electric tulip 60 First type start prize sensor 62 Second type start prize sensor 64 Normal symbol display part 66 Normal symbol holding lamp 68 Blade member 76 Second type V zone 78 Outage zone 150 Main control part 152 First type start prize sensor 154 Second Seed start winning sensor 156 Prize winning sensor 157 Second type V zone sensor 159 Normal symbol passage sensor 162 Electric tulip opening / closing solenoid 164 Blade member opening / closing solenoid 200 Game execution control unit 202 Game specification program memory 204 First type game specification program 205 Game state monitoring unit (duplication avoidance means)
206 Type 2 game specification program 207 I / O port 208 Game condition determination unit (chance mode transition means, duplication avoidance means)
210 Chance mode execution control unit (chance mode transition means)
212 Count instruction section 214 Chance mode execution counter

Claims (4)

By winning at the first start opening, the lottery right is obtained and the internal lottery is executed, and the lottery result is notified by a symbol variation pattern effect. A first game specification program that opens and transitions to a first special gaming state in which many winnings can be made in a short period of time;
By winning the second start opening, the opening and closing member is opened for a predetermined period of time so that a prize can be entered into a previously provided bonus area, and the game ball that won the prize within the bonus area has a specific prize. By winning the mouth, the opening frequency of the opening and closing member is increased, and a second game specification program that shifts to a second special game state in which many winnings can be made in a short period of time is stored.
A gaming machine comprising game execution control means for executing each game specification program in parallel,
The first start port and the second start port are arranged in a relative positional relationship such that the winning paths of the game balls immediately before winning a prize to the first start port and the second start port are common. Starting port arrangement means for
The winning rate at the first start port or the second start port is provided at the winning opening of the first start port or the second start port, and the winning rate to the first start port or the second start port changes based on a lottery by passing through a predetermined area. As described above, the guide member that can be selectively moved to at least two positions, and the position on the side where the winning rate to the first start port or the second start port is increased when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Chance mode transition means for making the chance mode state in which the guide member is easy to move,
A gaming machine having.   In the first special game state, the winning to the second starting port is canceled, and in the second special gaming state, the symbol variation pattern effect by winning to the first starting port is made to wait. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising duplication avoiding means for avoiding duplication of the special game state and the second special game state.   3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first start port and the second start port are arranged in series and close to each other in a moving direction due to the weight of the game ball. . The housing constituting one of the first start port or the second start port is disposed so as to close the other opening of the first start port or the second start port,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the other one of the first start port and the second start port with the opening closed is made winning by moving the guide member.

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