JP2006187339A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To prevent the desire of a player for a game from being reduced and to improve a game property. <P>SOLUTION: At the time of providing two big winning ports 114 and 134 opened and closed corresponding to two or more kinds of special game states in the game area 101 of a game board 100, the big winning port 114 corresponding to a big role game is arranged at the lower part of the game area 101 and the big winning port 134 corresponding to a small role game is arranged in a right side game area part 101R away from the big winning port 114. Even when the big winning port 134 is opened so as to provide an advantageous game state in a time period not expected by the player in a normal game state, the possibility that the player visually recognizes the opening operation of the big winning port 134 is reduced, and the player is prevented from having visual uncomfortable feeling and the sense of distrust such as losing an advantageous right in the case of giving such unpredictability to the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more particularly, to a gaming machine in which two large winning openings are provided in a gaming board so that a gaming ball can be won when a special gaming state is executed.

  In a pachinko machine that plays a game by driving a game ball into the game board, if a winning at the starting point is achieved in a game, multiple types of special game states with different degrees of advantage for players such as big, medium, and small roles are executed. Whether or not to perform the lottery is performed, a plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed on the display device after the change, and the lottery result is notified by the combination of the symbols.

  Further, when the lottery result becomes a major player, the probability lottery is executed following the lottery in the special game state (role lottery). This probability lottery is a lottery that determines whether the winning combination probability in the winning lottery is a high probability or remains the normal probability in the normal gaming state after the end of the leading role gaming state. Which is won is determined with a probability of approximately 1/2, and the normal probability is generally set to about 1/300, and the high probability is generally set to about 1/50. . Hereinafter, the normal probability may be referred to as non-probability variation (non-probability variation), and the high probability may be referred to as probability variation (probability variation).

  For example, if the winning combination lottery becomes a major winning combination and further wins the probability lottery, the probability changing state (probability changing state) is entered when the leading role gaming state ends and returns to the normal gaming state. Thus, the player proceeds with a sense of expectation that the subsequent game can be won again in the role lottery in a short time, and the interest in the game is enhanced.

  In addition to performing the transition to such a high probability state according to the result of the probability lottery executed at the time of winning the above-mentioned major role, even in the normal gaming state, an unexpected time of the player, for example, after winning the small role It has been proposed by the present applicant to improve the gameability by making it easier to cause a change that increases the player's expectation in the game, for example (see Patent Document 1, for example). In addition, when shifting from the normal gaming state to the high-probability state, it is necessary to open the big winning opening, so after a small role winning, etc., for a certain period of time, for example, a little time that allows one game ball to win a prize. The big prize opening is open.

On the other hand, there is a proposal to provide two such prize winning openings on the game board. In that case, a start winning port and a start / stop winning port corresponding to two large winning ports are provided, respectively, and the launch force of the game ball is prevented so that the starting / stopping (closing) is not performed when each large winning port is started (opened). The point to be adjusted has game characteristics (see, for example, Patent Document 2).
Japanese Patent Application No. 2003-409920 Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 2-3431

  However, in the case of the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the game motivation is improved by giving the player a surprise, but the big prize opening is opened for only a short time when shifting to the high probability state. Since it is blocked, there is a possibility that the player who visually observes the opening / closing operation may feel uncomfortable that a so-called “puncture state” has occurred. Therefore, despite the fact that the game state has shifted to a high probability state and is in an advantageous gaming state, the player feels a sense of discomfort and loses his advantageous right, May reduce the willingness to play. Such a possibility is not limited to the transition to the high-probability state as described above, but is used to open and close the big prize opening in order to provide an advantageous game state in an unexpected time of the player in the normal game state. In some cases it can happen as well.

  On the other hand, in the case of Patent Document 2, the contingency that depends on the operation for adjusting the launch force of the game ball and the behavior (fall path) when the launch ball falls on the game board creates game play. However, the necessity of the configuration in which two large winning openings are provided is sparse.

  In view of the above facts, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that prevents a player's willingness to play from being reduced and improves the game performance.

  In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 executes any one of a plurality of types of special game states having different degrees of advantage for the player by winning the game ball at the starting port in the normal game state. Whether or not to perform one of the plurality of types of special gaming state or continue the normal gaming state according to the result of the lottery, and is driven from the upper left of the board A game board where a game ball is played by its own weight falling on the board surface and a lower part of the game board are provided, and the first prize opening is closed so that the game ball cannot be won in a normal game state. When the predetermined special game state having the highest degree of advantage for the player is executed among at least the plurality of types of special game states, the first winning opening is set for a predetermined time so that the game ball can be won. The first prize winning means to be released and the second prize opening are closed in a region including the upper center part and the right side part of the game board so that the game ball cannot be won in the normal game state. In addition, when the special game state excluding the predetermined special game state is executed among at least the plurality of types of special game states, the second prize opening is configured to be able to win a game ball. And a second variable winning means that is opened only for a time shorter than the first time.

  In the first aspect of the present invention, in a game, when a game ball wins a starting opening in a normal game state, a lottery for determining whether to execute any of a plurality of types of special game states having different degrees of advantage for the player is performed. Depending on the result of the lottery, one of a plurality of special game states is executed or the normal game state is continued.

  Here, when executing a predetermined special game state having the highest degree of advantage for the player among at least a plurality of types of special game states, the first variable winning means provided at the lower part of the game board is the first variable winning means. The winning opening is opened for a predetermined time. This makes it easier for a game ball that is driven in from the upper left part of the board surface and falls by its own weight on the board surface to win the first prize opening.

  Also, when executing any one of the special game states excluding the predetermined special game state among at least a plurality of special game states, the game board is provided in an area including the upper center portion and the right side portion of the game board. The second variable winning means opens the second winning opening for a time shorter than the predetermined time. This makes it easier for the game ball to win the second winning opening with a degree lower than the ease of winning the first winning opening.

  In this way, in the configuration in which the game board is provided with two winning openings (first and second winning openings) that are opened and closed corresponding to a plurality of types of special gaming states, the first winning opening is the game board. By placing it in the lower part and separating the second prize opening from the first prize opening and in the area including the upper center part and the right part of the game board excluding the left part of the board surface into which the game ball is to be driven The game player's line of sight is the left side of the board surface where most of the game balls are thrown and fall, and the first prize opening that is opened when executing a predetermined special gaming state with the highest degree of advantage. Will concentrate on the lower part of the board surface on which the is placed, and it will be difficult to pay attention to the second prize opening.

  Thereby, for example, when it is necessary to open one of the first and second winning holes in order to provide an advantageous gaming state at an unexpected time of the player in the normal gaming state, By opening, the possibility that the player visually recognizes the opening operation of the second winning opening is reduced. Therefore, when giving such unexpectedness to the player, avoiding the player to feel visually uncomfortable or distrusting the loss of advantageous rights, and reducing the willingness to play. Can be prevented.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the first variable winning means closes the first winning opening in a posture substantially parallel to the board surface, and the board surface from the posture. The first variable opening means has a lid-shaped first opening / closing means that opens the first winning opening by tilting forward, and the second variable winning means has a size of the second winning opening. It has a lid-like second opening / closing means that is smaller than the winning opening, is smaller than the first opening / closing means, and opens and closes the second winning opening by substantially the same operation as the first opening / closing means. It is a feature.

  In the invention described in claim 2, the first and second variable winning means are the first and second winning prizes when the lid-like first and second opening / closing means are substantially parallel to the board surface. The first and second winning ports are opened by closing the mouth and tilting forward from the posture. As described above, in the configuration in which the first and second winning holes are both opened and closed by the lid-like opening / closing means that tilts forward of the board surface, the size of the second winning hole is made smaller than that of the first winning hole. Thus, by making the second opening / closing means for opening / closing the second winning opening smaller than that of the first opening / closing means, the player can overlook the tilting operation (opening operation) of the second opening / closing means. Increases nature. In this way, the possibility that the player visually recognizes the opening operation of the second prize opening is further reduced, so that it is possible to more reliably prevent the game motivation from being reduced.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, the first variable winning means closes the first winning opening in a posture substantially parallel to the board surface, and the board surface from the posture. The first opening / closing means for opening the first winning opening by tilting forward, and the second variable winning means has a shape different from that of the first opening / closing means and a different operation. It has the 2nd opening-and-closing means which opens and closes said 2nd prize opening.

  In the invention according to claim 3, the first variable winning means closes the first winning opening when the lid-like first opening / closing means is in a posture substantially parallel to the board surface, and the front of the board surface from the posture. The first prize opening is opened by tilting to the right. Thus, if the lid-like opening / closing means tilts forward of the board surface, the player is less likely to overlook the tilting operation of the first opening / closing means, and the first winning opening associated therewith is opened. The time can be recognized with certainty. The first winning opening has an impression that it is opened by the tilting action of the lid-like opening / closing means.

  On the other hand, in the second variable winning means, the second opening / closing means for opening / closing the second winning opening has a shape different from that of the first opening / closing means and operates differently. A player who has the impression of being released by the tilting movement of the opening / closing means is more likely to overlook the opening action of the second opening / closing means. In this way, the possibility that the player visually recognizes the opening operation of the second prize opening is further reduced, so that it is possible to more reliably prevent the game motivation from being reduced.

The invention according to claim 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The second variable winning means is concealed when the second winning opening is closed, and indicates that a predetermined privilege is given to the player when the second winning opening is opened. It is characterized by having an information display part to which is exposed.

  In the invention according to claim 4, the second variable winning means has an information display part on which information suggesting that a predetermined privilege is given to the player is displayed. When the second prize opening is closed, it is concealed and exposed when the second prize opening is opened. As described above, when the second winning opening is opened, the player visually recognizes the information display unit that has not been visually recognized so far, and suggests that the predetermined privilege displayed on the information display unit is given. Focus on information. As a result, the discomfort such as the visual discomfort caused by the opening of the second prize opening and the loss of advantageous rights fades, and conversely, a sense of expectation that a privilege is given is given to improve gaming motivation. be able to.

  Since the gaming machine according to the present invention has the above-described configuration, it is possible to prevent a player's willingness to play from being reduced, and to improve gaming properties.

  Hereinafter, a pachinko machine according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

(First Embodiment / Pachinko Machine Configuration)
FIG. 1 shows a pachinko machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and FIG. 2 shows an inner frame, a glass frame, and a game board applied to the pachinko machine according to the first embodiment. Yes.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko machine 10 includes a rectangular outer frame 12 that constitutes an outline of the pachinko machine 10 and is installed in an island facility of the pachinko hall. A rectangular frame-shaped inner frame 14 is disposed on the front surface of the outer frame 12 (see FIG. 2), and the inner frame 14 has a pair of hinge portions 16 and 18 provided on the outer frame 12 with a left end portion as an axis. It is supported so that it can be opened and closed. A lower decoration 20 serving as a decorative panel is attached to the lower front portion of the outer frame 12.

  A glass frame 26 having a glass frame 24 fitted with a glass plate 22 in a window portion 25 is disposed on the front upper portion of the inner frame 14, and the left end of the glass frame 26 is pivotally supported by the inner frame 14 to open and close. It is attached as possible. Further, the glass plate 22 mounted on the glass frame 24 has a double structure composed of a pair of glass plates arranged in parallel with each other at a predetermined interval in the depth direction of the paper surface of FIG. A rectangular opening 28 is provided in the upper part of the inner frame 14 on the back side of the glass frame 26 (see FIG. 2). An exchangeable game board 100 is set in the opening 28, and the game board 100 is covered with the glass frame 26 (glass plate 22) with the glass frame 26 closed by the inner frame 14. It has become.

  On the front surface of the glass frame 26, a lighting effect indicator lamp 142 that turns on, turns off, and blinks as the game progresses to produce an effect effect by illumination surrounds the glass plate 22 (the game area 101 of the game board 100). Further, in the upper left corner and the upper right corner, an error indicator lamp 144 for notifying various errors such as a prize ball payout error and a payout state error is provided. In addition, speakers 146L and 146R for outputting game sound effects in stereo are arranged inside each error indicator lamp 144.

  An integrated dish 30 serving as a hitting ball supply dish having functions of a general upper dish and lower dish is disposed at the lower front portion of the inner frame 14. The integrated dish 30 is attached so that the left end of the panel member 32 is pivotally supported by the inner frame 14 and can be opened and closed, and a ball dish part 34 for storing game balls is formed on the front surface of the panel member 32. A ball tray main body 36 is projected.

  The bottom surface of the ball tray 34 is inclined downward from the left side to the right side when viewed from the front, and on the left side, which is the downstream side in the inclination direction, the game balls are arranged in a line and arranged on the back surface of the panel member 32. An alignment passage is provided for feeding to a ball feeding device (not shown). On the upper right side of the front surface of the panel member 32, a ball discharge port 46 through which a prize ball discharged from a payout device 160 (see FIG. 5) provided in the pachinko machine 10 is discharged is formed. The prize balls discharged from the ball outlet 46 are stored in the ball tray 34, flow down to the left in the ball tray 34, are aligned in a line by the alignment passage, and are sent to the ball feeder.

  Further, an ashtray 38 is provided at the lower left portion on the front surface of the panel member 32, and a firing handle 39 for adjusting the firing force (flying distance) of the hit ball is attached to the lower right portion.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a launching device 40 is disposed at the lower left side of the game board 100 on the back side of the integrated dish 30 at the lower front surface of the inner frame 14, and is positioned behind the ball dish main body 36. A ball storage tank 42 detachably attached to 14 is attached by two plastic fasteners 43. The launching device 40 and the storage tank 42 are covered with the integrated tray 30 when the integrated tray 30 is closed by the inner frame 14.

  The storage tank 42 has a box shape with an open top surface, and a bottom surface 44 is inclined downward from the left side to the right side in a front view. A tank inlet (not shown) is formed on the left side of the storage tank 42 on the upstream side in the tilt direction of the bottom surface 44, and the panel member of the integrated dish 30 is formed on the right side of the front surface of the storage tank 42 on the downstream side in the tilt direction. A tank outlet 45 is formed at a position corresponding to the ball discharge port 46 provided at 32. Therefore, in a state where the integrated dish 30 is closed by the inner frame 14, the storage tank 42 and the ball tray portion 34 of the integrated dish 30 are communicated with each other via the tank outlet 45 and the ball outlet 46.

  In addition, a shutter plate that is movable in the vertical direction is provided at a lower position of the ball outlet 46 on the back surface of the panel member 32 of the integrated dish 30 and a lower position of the tank outlet 45 on the lower right side of the front surface of the inner frame 14. (Only the shutter plate 50 on the inner frame 14 side is shown in FIG. 2). These shutter plates move downward when the integrated plate 30 is closed (position of the shutter plate 50 shown in FIG. 2), and the tank outlet 45 and the ball discharge port 46 communicate with each other. When opened, the shutter plate 50 on the inner frame 14 side is configured to block the lower edge side of the tank outlet 45, and the shutter plate on the side of the integrated dish 30 is configured to block the lower edge side of the ball discharge port 46. . The shutter plate prevents the game ball (prize ball) from flowing out of the ball storage tank 42 and the ball tray portion 34 when the integrated dish 30 is opened.

  A locking device 52 extending in the vertical direction is attached to the left end (the right end in front view) of the back surface of the inner frame 14. A cylinder lock (lock) 54 is provided at the lower portion of the locking device 52, and the key hole 56 of the cylinder lock 54 is exposed from a pedestal 55 provided at the lower right portion of the front surface of the inner frame 14.

  A pair of inner frame fixing hooks 60 </ b> A and 60 </ b> B protruding rearward are provided in the vicinity of the upper and lower end portions on the back surface side of the locking device 52. A pair of glass frame fixing hooks 62A and 62B are provided at positions corresponding to the glass frame 26 on the front surface side of the locking device 52. The glass frame fixing hooks 62A and 62B are provided on the right side of the front surface of the inner frame 14. It protrudes forward through slits 64A and 64B formed at the ends. In addition, a pair of integrated dish fixing key receiving members 66A and 66B that slide in the vertical direction are provided at positions corresponding to the integrated dish 30 on the front side of the locking device 52.

  As a result, when the inner frame 14 is closed to the outer frame 12, the inner frame fixing hooks 60A and 60B of the locking device 52 are engaged with a pair of key receiving portions (not shown) provided on the right inner surface in front view of the outer frame 12. The inner frame 14 is held by the outer frame 12. When the glass frame 26 is closed to the inner frame 14, a pair of key receiving portions 70 </ b> A and 70 </ b> B provided on the glass frame reinforcing plate 68 attached to the right end of the rear surface of the glass frame 26 are used for fixing the glass frame of the locking device 52. The glass frame 26 is held by the inner frame 14 by engaging with the hooks 62A and 62B. When the integrated dish 30 is closed by the inner frame 14, a pair of hooks (not shown) attached to the right end of the back surface of the integrated dish 30 are engaged with the integrated dish fixing key receiving members 66 </ b> A and 66 </ b> B of the locking device 52. The integrated dish 30 is held by the inner frame 14.

  The inner frame fixing hooks 60A and 60B and the glass frame fixing hooks 62A and 62B are released from the engaged state by inserting a key (not shown) into the key hole 56 of the cylinder lock 54 and turning it in a predetermined direction. It has come to be unlocked. The integrated dish fixing key receiving members 66A, 66B are pushed down by releasing the release lever 72 of the locking device 52 that is exposed when the glass frame 26 is opened, so that the integrated dish fixing key receiving members 66A, 66B slide downward. The engaged state with each hook of the plate 30 is released.

  By this locking device 52, the inner frame 14 is locked to the outer frame 12 and the glass frame 26 is locked to the inner frame 14, and the integrated dish 30 is locked to the inner frame 14 and fixed in a closed state.

(Game board configuration)
The game board 100 shown in FIGS. 2 and 3 has a resin sheet-like cell attached to a plywood board serving as a substrate, and the surface of the cell is a board surface 100A. In the vicinity of the outer peripheral edge of the board surface 100A, An arc-shaped outer rail 102 and an inner rail 104 are attached. In the circular area surrounded by the outer rail 102 and the inner rail 104, the game ball PB launched and driven from the launching device 40 can be moved by its own weight fall, and this area is a game area 101 where the game is played. It is said that. In this circular gaming area 101, the substantially left half is called a left gaming area 101L and the substantially right half is called a right gaming area 101R with a vertical line V passing through the center as a boundary.

  As shown in FIG. 3, a center accessory 105 that is large and has a rectangular central opening is disposed in the approximate center of the game area 101 of the game board 100. In the opening, there is provided a special symbol display device 106 composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) for displaying images of special symbols such as lottery (variation and stoppage) and various effects on the display screen. Is provided with a normal symbol display device 107 for displaying a normal symbol lottery (change and stop).

  Although details will be described later, a special symbol variation pattern is displayed on a small screen area (special symbol display portion 106A) provided at the lower end of the display screen on the display screen of the special symbol display device 106. The effect symbol variation pattern is displayed on a large area screen area (effect symbol display part 106B) provided on the upper side.

  Passing gates (through chuckers) 118 </ b> L and 118 </ b> R as normal symbol starting winning holes are arranged on the left and right of the center accessory 105. Also, just below the center role 105, an upper start opening 108 as a special symbol start winning opening (start chucker) and a lower start opening 110 as a winning opening relating to an ordinary electric accessory (electric tulip) are arranged. Further below that, a variable winning device (special electric accessory) 112 serving as a first variable winning means is disposed near the lower end of the game area 101.

  The variable winning device 112 includes a rectangular large winning opening (first winning opening) 114 having a longitudinal direction in the left-right width direction, and the popular winning opening 114 has a so-called “V zone” according to game specifications. It is also possible to provide a continuous accessory working port (not shown). Further, in the variable prize winning device 112, the big prize opening 114 is closed in a posture substantially parallel to the board surface 100A, and is arranged from the posture to the front of the board surface 100A along the lower side of the big prize winning port 114 (not shown). A lid-like opening / closing door 116 that opens the big winning opening 114 by tilting about the rotation axis (axial center H1) is provided, and when the opening / closing door 116 tilts, the big winning opening 114 is opened or opened. It is designed to close. When the open / close door 116 is opened, the game ball that has dropped onto the open / close door 116 is guided by the open / close door 116 and wins the big prize opening 114.

  In the right game area portion 101R, a variable winning device (special electric character) 132, which is a second variable winning means, is disposed near the lower right corner of the center character 105.

  The variable winning device 132 includes a rectangular large winning opening (second winning opening) 134 whose longitudinal direction is the left-right width direction, and the large winning opening 134 has a length dimension in the width direction of the large winning opening 114. Has been a little shorter than. Also in this variable prize winning device 132, the big prize opening 134 is closed in a posture substantially parallel to the board surface 100A, and is shown along the lower side of the big prize opening 134 from the posture to the front of the board surface 100A. A lid-like open / close door 136 is provided to open the big prize opening 134 by tilting about the rotation axis (axial center H2) not to be opened, and the big prize opening 134 is opened by tilting the opening / closing door 136. Or it comes to close. When the open / close door 136 is opened, the game ball that has dropped onto the open / close door 136 is guided by the open / close door 136 and wins the big prize opening 134.

  In addition, the game area 101 is provided with a windmill 122 and a number of game nails (not shown) for guiding a game ball that falls by itself in the game area 101 to a predetermined route. Is provided to the rear side of the game board 100. Furthermore, the center effect object 105 and the variable prize device 112 provided in the game area 101 are turned on, turned off, and blinking according to the progress of the game to produce a lighting effect light-emitting element 126 (FIG. 4) are provided.

(Control system configuration)
Next, the control system of the pachinko machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the control system of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured around a main control unit 150. The main control unit 150 stores a basic program relating to games, and the operation of each unit is controlled based on a command signal from the main control unit 150.

  The main control unit 150 includes an upper start winning sensor (first start opening winning sensor) 180 for detecting a winning ball to the upper starting opening 108, a lower starting winning sensor 182 for detecting a winning ball to the lower starting opening 110, Passing gate winning sensors 184L and 184R that detect winning balls to the passing gates 118L and 118R, which are normal symbol starting openings, a big winning opening sensor 186 that detects winning balls to the big winning opening 114, and a big winning according to game specifications V zone sensors 188 for detecting a winning ball in the V zone provided in the mouth 114 are connected to each other, and each of these sensors outputs a detection signal to the main control unit 150 when a winning ball is detected.

  Further, the main control unit 150 includes a normal winning combination port for opening / closing the open / close door 116 of the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 174 for operating the electric tulip provided in the lower starting opening (starting winning apparatus) 110 and the large winning opening 114. A solenoid 175, a large prize opening solenoid 177 that opens / closes the open / close door 136 of the big prize opening 134, a holding lamp 176, and a normal symbol display device 107 are connected to each other. It is directly controlled by the port output from the control unit 150.

  Here, when the game balls pass through the passing gates 118L and 118R, the lottery of winning / defeating the normal symbol is executed by the main control unit 150 by detecting this with the passing gate winning sensors 184L and 184R, and the lottery result In the case of winning, the main control unit 150 drives and controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 174 to open the lower start port 110 (electric tulip) for a predetermined time.

  Further, when a game ball wins the upper start opening 108, the main control unit performs a lottery of winning or losing a special symbol (hereinafter sometimes referred to as "special drawing lottery") by detecting this with the upper start winning sensor 180. When the result of the special drawing lottery is won, the main control unit 150 controls the game state to shift from the normal game state to the special game (big game) state. Further, when the result of the special drawing lottery is a win, a lottery of probability fluctuation (normal probability → high probability) in which the next hit probability is increased after the special gaming state is ended is continuously executed.

  Also, information (start winning signal, jackpot signal, symbol determination number signal) indicating the progress of the game is transmitted from the main control unit 150 to the hall computer via the board external terminal 190.

  Furthermore, an effect control unit 152 and a payout control unit 154 are connected to the main control unit 150, and these control units are controlled by command transmission from the main control unit 150.

  A special symbol display device 106 is connected to the effect control unit 152 via a symbol control unit 156. In addition, the effect control unit 152 is a light-emitting element 126 for lighting effects provided in various game parts of the game board 100, a display lamp 142 for lighting effects and a display lamp 144 for errors provided in the glass frame 26. Is turned on, off, and blinking, and the speakers 146L and 146R provided on the front surface of the glass frame 26 are operated to control the output of sound effects and the like.

  On the special symbol display device 106 controlled by the effect control unit 152, an effect image of the symbol variation pattern for notifying the result of the special symbol lottery is displayed, and from the speakers 146L and 146R, the symbol variation pattern is displayed. BGM is output. Thereby, the player can enjoy the production | presentation by the design symbol corresponding to the result of special drawing lottery through vision and hearing. The display contents by the normal symbol display device 107 and the hold lamp 176 may be displayed by the special symbol display device 106.

  There are two types of symbol variation patterns: special symbol variation patterns and production symbol variation patterns, both of which notify the result of special symbol lottery, but the special symbol variation pattern performs a predetermined variation and stop and special symbol lottery While the result of the form is officially notified after a lapse of a predetermined time, the directing pattern variation pattern takes effect into the process of notifying the result of the special drawing lottery, and makes it awkward whether it is a hit or miss. However, it is of the nature to notify.

  Therefore, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the effect symbol variation pattern is displayed on the large screen area (effect symbol display unit 106B) provided on the upper side of the display screen of the special symbol display device 106. The special symbol variation pattern is formally displayed on a small area screen area (special symbol display unit 106A) provided at the lower end of the display screen.

  Here, when the result of the special symbol lottery becomes “winning” and the fact is notified by the symbol variation pattern effect on the special symbol display device 106 and the BGM output from the speakers 146L and 146R, the special game (major game) state is reached. A jackpot process is executed.

  This jackpot process is such that the open / close door 116 of the variable winning device 112 tilts and the big winning opening 114 opens a predetermined number of times (round) (see FIG. 7), and the opening time of one round is about 30 seconds. During this period, a maximum of 10 game balls can be won. In other words, if one of 30 seconds, which is the time limit, or 10 numbers, which is the number limit, is satisfied first, the round ends, and in the case of a game specification with a V zone, the current round is If there is a winning in the V zone in the big winning opening 114 during the game, it is promised to move to the next round. If the game specification omits the V zone, a predetermined number of winnings are simply counted and the next round is entered.

  For this reason, in this special gaming state, more winnings are expected in a shorter period of time than in the normal gaming state, and a gaming state advantageous to the player can be achieved.

  Further, as described above, when the special symbol display device 106 newly wins the upper start port 108 during execution of the symbol variation pattern effect, and when the upper start port 108 is won during the big hit process, the holding lamp 176 The number of lights increases up to 4 according to the number of winnings.

  On the other hand, when the previous symbol variation pattern effect ends or the jackpot process ends, the special symbol display device 106 starts a new symbol variation pattern effect in order to notify the reserved special symbol lottery result. Along with this, one hold lamp 176 is extinguished, and the player is informed of the digestion of the hold.

  Further, the payout control unit 154 is connected to the payout device 160 and the launch control unit 164, and the launch control unit 164 is connected to the launch device 40. The payout control unit 154 operates the payout device 160 provided in the pachinko machine 10 to control the payout and lending ball payout and stop operations and the number of payouts. In addition, the launch control unit 164 operates the launch device 40 by operating the launch handle 39 by the player, and controls the launch force of the game ball and the launch force according to the operation amount of the launch handle 39.

  Further, the payout control unit 154 transmits payout information to the hall computer installed in the hall via the frame external terminal 191.

  Further, in the present embodiment, two types of a big role and a small role are provided as the winning, and the predetermined special game state having the highest degree of advantage for the player is the big role, and the small role is the predetermined special game state. This is a special gaming state that is less advantageous to the player.

  In the case of winning a small role, a high probability is promised, but in the variable winning device 132, the game state is almost the same as the predetermined special game state (main role). By changing the setting, the degree of advantage for the player is low (this is hardly advantageous in this embodiment) (small role game).

  In the case of this small role game, the open / close door 136 of the variable winning device 132 tilts and the large winning opening 134 is 0.4 seconds (this is the minimum time in which at least one pachinko ball can win). It is set to open and finish in a maximum of two rounds (see FIG. 8 / Table 1).

図５には、主制御部１５０における遊技状態を決めるための抽選制御を主体とした機能ブロック図が示されている。

FIG. 5 is a functional block diagram mainly showing lottery control for determining the game state in the main control unit 150.

  The signal of the top start winning sensor 180 is input to the lottery unit 202 of the lottery processing control unit 200, and the lottery unit 202 executes a winning / losing lottery and a probability variation lottery. Note that it is determined whether or not the lottery right is valid based on the game state input from the game progress control unit 204.

  The lottery unit 202 issues a random number acquisition instruction to the random number acquisition unit 206, whereby the random number acquisition unit 206 acquires a random number from the hit / miss random number counter 208 and sends it back to the lottery unit 202. When the lottery unit 202 wins the game (winning big game), the random number acquisition unit 206 is instructed to acquire a random number again, and a random number is acquired from the probability random number counter 210. The random number acquired by the random number acquisition unit 206 is returned to the lottery unit 202.

  In the lottery unit 202, the lottery results of winning / not-changing in the case of winning (big player / small officer) / winning and winning of the big player are sent to the lottery result determination unit 212.

  Based on the lottery result, the lottery result determination unit 212 transmits / receives necessary data to / from the game progress control unit 204 and sends the lottery result to the symbol variation pattern determination unit 214.

  The symbol variation pattern determination unit 214 instructs the random number acquisition unit 206 to acquire a random number, and acquires a random number from the symbol variation pattern random number counter 216. The acquired random number is returned to the symbol variation pattern determination unit 214. In the symbol variation pattern, a normal pattern, a normal reach pattern, a super reach pattern, a premium reach pattern, and the like having different expected values are prepared for each of hit / miss, and the expected value is determined according to the lottery result. In the above list, the normal pattern has the lowest expected value, and the premium reach pattern has the highest expected value.

  In the case of winning a small combination, since a single type of small combination notification pattern is provided, random number acquisition is unnecessary.

  The symbol variation pattern determination unit 214 is connected to the command generation unit 220 of the command processing control unit 218, and the determined symbol variation pattern data is transmitted to the command generation unit 220. The lottery result data is also input to the command generation unit 220 from the lottery result determination unit 212, and a command is generated based on various data and sent to the command output unit 222.

  The command generation unit 220 is configured to send a signal when a command is generated to the command output timing control unit 224, and the command output timing control unit 224 receives a game sent from the game progress control unit 204. Based on the state, the command output timing by the command output unit 222 is controlled.

  The command output unit 222 transmits a command to the effect control unit 152 and the like at a predetermined timing. As a result, the effect control unit 152 executes the symbol variation pattern effect in the special symbol display device 106 (see FIG. 6 for details).

Here, in the embodiment of the present invention, the following modes can be considered as changes in the gaming state.
(1) Normal gaming state (non-probable change) → Major role elected (non-probable change)
(2) Normal gaming state (non-probable change) → Major player elected (probable change)
(3) Normal gaming state (probability change) → Major player election (non-probability change)
(4) Normal gaming state (probability change) → Major role elected (probability change)
(5) Normal gaming state (non-probability change) → small role winning (probability change)
(6) Normal gaming state (probability change) → Small role winning (probability change)
The change of the gaming state (1) to (6) is notified to the player by the symbol variation pattern effect by the special symbol display device 106. In the case of (6), the small role is almost free for the player. If it is not advantageous, and it is already in a probable state, it will give a sense of incongruity if it is notified that a small role is won.

  Therefore, in the embodiment of the present invention, when there is a change in the gaming state of (6), the notification of the small role winning is switched to the notification of the major role with a relatively high expected value of the winning (for example, super reach etc.). I am doing so.

  FIG. 6 shows a functional block diagram for design variation pattern effect control in the effect control unit 152.

  Commands from the main control unit 150 are input to the command analysis unit 226, and are classified according to items of a lottery result command, a symbol variation pattern command, and a probability variation command, and the lottery result command is sent to the main role / small role determination unit 228, The symbol variation pattern command is sent to the symbol variation pattern recognition unit 230, and the probability variation command is sent to the gaming state determination unit 232.

  The symbol variation pattern recognition unit 230 recognizes the designated symbol variation pattern based on the symbol variation pattern command, and instructs the symbol variation pattern reading unit 234 to read out the corresponding symbol variation pattern data from the image data memory 236. . As a result, the symbol variation pattern reading unit 234 reads data designated from the symbol variation pattern data, the off symbol variation pattern data, or the small role variation pattern data in the image data memory 236, and sends the data to the display execution control unit 238. .

  In addition, the main character / small role determination unit 228 determines the type of winning, and in the case of the main character winning, the high performing medium effect control processing unit 240 reads the large character medium effect data from the image data memory 236, and the display execution control unit. 238.

  On the other hand, the gaming state discriminating unit 232 discriminates the current gaming state (probability change / non-probability change) and sends it to the symbol variation pattern switching instruction unit 242. The symbol change pattern switching instruction unit 242 receives a signal indicating that a small combination winning is made when the large combination / small combination determining unit 228 determines that the small combination has been won. In the case of a promiscuous and small role, a switching instruction signal is sent to the symbol variation pattern reading unit 234.

  In the symbol variation pattern reading unit 234, when the symbol variation pattern recognizing unit 230 is instructed by the small character variation pattern and a switching signal is input, the symbol variation pattern reading unit 234 is relatively expected from the symbol variation pattern data. Read high value data. That is, in the case of the gaming state (6), a reach pattern variation effect that avoids the small role variation pattern effect and gives the player a positive expectation is executed instead (switching process).

  At the time of execution to the small role variation, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as described above, the open / close door 136 provided in the variable prize winning device 132 opens for a short time (0.4 seconds). The opening operation of the door 136 is considerably more meaningful as a trigger operation for changing the probability of winning from the normal probability to the high probability than the meaning of winning the game ball to the grand prize opening 134. When the player visually recognizes the tilting action 136 (the opening action of the special winning opening 134), the player feels a strong sense of incongruity. However, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the big winning opening 114 used for the big game is arranged at the lower part of the gaming area 101, the big winning opening 134 is separated from the big winning opening 114, and the left game in which a game ball is driven. By locating in the right game area 101R excluding the area 101L, the line of sight of the player who is playing the game is released at the left game area 101L where a game ball is shot and many of them fall, or during a big game It becomes concentrated in the lower part of the game area 101 in which the big prize opening 114 is arranged, and it becomes difficult to pay attention to the big prize opening 134. As a result, the player pays attention to the reach pattern effect that is executed instead of the small role variation pattern effect, and has a great expectation that a big hit will be obtained.

(Game specifications for pachinko machines)
In the game using the pachinko machine 10, when the player operates the launch handle 39, the game balls stored in the ball tray portion 34 of the integrated dish 30 are supplied to the launch device 40 one by one by the ball feeding device. (See FIG. 2). The launched game ball PB is driven into the game area 101 of the game board 100 along the outer rail 102 and falls in the game area 101 while changing the direction by hitting the game nail. Then, the game ball that has reached the lower end of the game area 101 without winning a prize is collected into the pachinko machine 10 from the out port 124.

  When the game balls pass through the passing gates 118L and 118R, the main control unit 150 executes a lottery process for hitting / losing the normal symbol, and the lottery result is changed to the normal symbol display device 107 and the normal symbol is changed. Stop display after change.

  When the normal symbol lottery result is “winning”, the lower start port 110 (electric tulip) is opened for a predetermined time, and the game ball is likely to win the lower start port 110 easily.

  Further, when winning at the upper start port 108, the main control unit 150 executes a lottery process for winning / losing a special symbol, and the lottery results are displayed on the special symbol display unit 106A of the special symbol display device 106. (3) special symbols are changed in a predetermined pattern and displayed by a combination of stop symbols that have passed through the changed pattern. With this display, the effect symbol is changed in a predetermined pattern on the effect symbol display unit 106B, and is stopped and displayed through the change pattern. The effect image of the effect symbol variation pattern displayed on the effect symbol display unit 106B includes various effects such as, for example, display of a winning symbol through reach, display of a missing symbol, or display of a symbol without reach. Numerous patterns that take into account the taste are prepared, and the player observes the lottery results of special symbols with a sense of expectation in response to these effects.

  If the lottery result of the special symbol is “winning”, a predetermined combination of predetermined winning symbols such as “444” is displayed on the special symbol display unit 106A of the special symbol display device 106, for example. At the same time, effects such as blinking of the indicator lamp 142 for lighting effects and output of sound effects from the speakers 146L and 146R are added to notify the player that a big hit has occurred, and a predetermined jackpot operation is executed.

  As the jackpot operation, the opening / closing operation of the door 116 opens the grand prize opening 114, for example, 10 counts (the number of winning prizes) or a maximum of 30 seconds (one opening time) / up to 16 rounds (continuous number of times), and a big winning prize. In the case of a game specification in which a V zone is provided in the mouth 114, an operation of continuing the next round by performing winning in the V zone when the one big winning opening 114 is opened is performed. Thus, the player can easily win a large number of prize balls by, for example, receiving 15 payouts per prize, for example, by winning the launched game balls to the big prize opening 114. At this time, the payout device 160 operates to pay out a predetermined number of prize balls, and the payout prize balls are discharged from the ball discharge port 46 to the ball tray portion 34 of the integrated dish 30.

  In addition, when the winning symbol is a combination of predetermined specific symbols such as “777”, for example, after the above jackpot operation is finished, a probability variation state in which the next jackpot probability is increased, and the player A game state advantageous to the player is developed.

  In other words, when a major player is won in the lottery, a probability variation lottery is executed, and in a normal game after the major player process, the game can be advanced with a high probability.

  Furthermore, when a small role is won in the lottery, a high probability state is promised, but as a trigger, an operation equivalent to the big role processing is performed in a state where the degree of advantage is low (almost) for the player. Execute. That is, as shown in Table 1, the opening time, the number of rounds, and the maximum number of winnings of the large winning opening 134 of the variable winning device 132 are extremely reduced, and a so-called puncture state is achieved in an instant. At this time, the player is hardly aware of the opening operation of the open / close door 136 because the big prize opening 134 is arranged in the right game area 101R, and the player suddenly changes the probability during normal games. It is executed and it can be made to feel that it became a high probability state.

  In the game flow as described above, actually, the main control unit 150 and the effect control unit 152 share the control. The main control unit 150 controls the progress of the game centering on the lottery process, and the effect control unit 152 controls mainly the symbol variation pattern effect process.

  The flow of each control will be described based on the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 9 shows a lottery process control routine in the main control unit 150.

  In step 250, it is determined whether or not there has been a start prize. If an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 252 to determine whether or not there is a lottery right. In other words, if the hold is full, there is no right to draw, so this routine ends. This routine is also terminated when a negative determination is made at step 250.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 252, it is determined that there is a lottery right, and the process proceeds to step 254 to execute a lottery process.

  In this lottery process, winning (big and small) / losing is executed by acquiring a random number from the winning / losing random number counter 108.

  In the next step 256, it is determined whether or not the lottery result is a win. If the determination is affirmative, the process proceeds to step 258 to determine whether or not the winning is a major player. If an affirmative determination is made in this step 258, that is, if it is determined that the major player has been won, the routine proceeds to step 260, where the probability variation lottery is executed. In this probability variation lottery process, probability variation / non-probability variation is executed by acquiring a random number from the probability variation random number counter 110.

  In the next step 262, it is determined whether or not a probability change has occurred, and if an affirmative determination is made, the process moves to step 264, where a major player / probability change confirmation process is executed, a symbol variation pattern is set, and the process moves to step 266.

  If a negative determination is made in step 262, the process moves to step 268, where the major player / uncertain change determination process is executed, the symbol variation pattern is set, and the process moves to step 266.

  Furthermore, if a negative determination is made in step 256, that is, if the result of the lottery is out, the process proceeds to step 270, a decoupling determination process is executed, a symbol variation pattern is set, and the process proceeds to step 266.

  If the determination in step 258 is negative, that is, if a small combination is won, the process proceeds to step 272 where a small combination determination process is executed, a symbol variation pattern is set, and the process proceeds to step 266.

  In step 266, a command is generated, and when the command transmission time comes in step 274, the process proceeds to step 276, where the command is transmitted and this routine ends.

  FIG. 10 shows an effect control routine in the effect control unit 152.

  In step 300, it is determined whether or not a command is input from the main control unit 150. If an affirmative determination is made, the process proceeds to step 302 to reset (0) the flag F, and then in step 304 from the main control unit 150. The sent command is analyzed and classified into items such as a winning signal, a symbol variation pattern instruction signal, and a gaming state signal.

  In the next step 306, it is determined whether or not a winning signal exists (that is, whether or not it is a win). If an affirmative determination is made, it is determined in step 308 whether or not the win is a small bonus winning.

  If an affirmative determination is made in step 308, the process proceeds to step 310, the flag F is set (1), and the process proceeds to step 312.

  If a negative determination is made in step 306 and step 308, the process proceeds to step 312.

  In step 312, a symbol variation pattern is selected (read out) based on the symbol variation pattern instruction signal, and the process proceeds to step 314.

  In step 314, it is determined whether or not the flag F is set (1). If an affirmative determination is made, it is determined that the winning combination is small, and the process proceeds to step 316 to determine whether or not the current gaming state has changed. Is judged. If an affirmative determination is made in step 316, the process proceeds to step 318, a process of switching the symbol variation pattern selected in step 312 to another symbol variation pattern is executed, and the procedure proceeds to step 320. Further, if a negative determination is made in step 314 and a negative determination is made in step 316, the process proceeds to step 320.

  Note that the switching process in step 318 switches from the symbol variation pattern for notifying the small role winning to the deviating super reach pattern.

  In step 320, it is determined whether or not it is the production time. If an affirmative determination is made, the routine proceeds to step 322, where the symbol variation pattern production processing is executed, and this routine is terminated.

  FIG. 11 shows an example of the symbol variation pattern for small role notification. From all the symbol variation states in FIG. 11 (A), the left symbol, the middle symbol, the right symbol as shown in FIGS. 11 (B) to (D). When the symbols are stopped in the order of symbols and a specific symbol (“ABC” in FIG. 11) is prepared, a message indicating that there is a chance to shift to probability change is displayed as shown in FIG. ) To (H), a lottery effect (moving image effect with a dice in FIG. 11G) is executed across the moving image to notify the small role winning.

  Here, in the case of switching from such a symbol change pattern of small role notification to a pattern that is out of super reach, it is preferable that the change pattern times are the same in order to synchronize with the main control unit 150.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the game area 101 of the game board 100 is provided with the two big winning openings 114 and 134 that are opened and closed corresponding to a plurality of types of special game states. , The big winning opening 114 corresponding to the big winning game is arranged in the lower part of the gaming area 101, and the big winning opening 134 corresponding to the small winning game is separated from the big winning opening 114 and arranged in the right gaming area portion 101R. Accordingly, even if the open / close door 136 is tilted to open the grand prize opening 134 in order to provide an advantageous gaming state at an unexpected time of the player in the normal gaming state, the opening operation of the big prize opening 134 is performed by the player. Is less likely to be visible. Therefore, when giving such unexpectedness to the player, avoiding the player to feel visually uncomfortable or distrusting the loss of advantageous rights, and reducing the willingness to play. Can be prevented.

(Second Embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as 1st Embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted, and only a different part from 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, in the second embodiment, the right game area portion 101 </ b> R of the game area 101 provided on the board surface 100 </ b> A of the game board 100 is used for the small role game described in the first embodiment. Instead of the variable winning device 132, a variable winning device 350 smaller than the variable winning device 132 is provided.

  This variable prize winning device 350 is arranged at the right end of the right game area 101R diagonally to the right of the center accessory 105. In addition, the variable winning device 350 is provided with a large square winning opening (first winning opening) 352 that is large enough to receive only one game ball at a time. The length dimension in the width direction is about 1/5 of the special winning opening 114. Also in this variable prize winning device 350, the big prize opening 352 is closed in a posture substantially parallel to the board surface 100A, and the figure is arranged along the lower side of the big prize opening 352 from the posture to the front of the board surface 100A. A lid-like open / close door 354 that opens the big prize opening 352 by tilting about the rotating shaft (axial center H3) that is not opened is provided, and the big prize opening 352 is opened by tilting the opening / closing door 354. Alternatively, the mouth is closed (see FIG. 13). The open / close door 354 has a length dimension in the width direction smaller than that of the open / close door 116 (about 1/5) as the prize winning opening 352 is reduced in the width direction.

  The present embodiment is configured as described above, and the two variable winning devices 112 and the variable winning device 350 provided in the gaming board 100 have lid-shaped opening / closing doors 116 and 354 that are substantially parallel to the board surface 100A. In the posture, the big prize opening 114 and the big prize opening 352 are closed, and the big prize opening 114 and the big prize opening 352 are opened by tilting forward from the posture to the board surface 100A. As described above, in the configuration in which the grand prize winning opening is opened and closed by the lid-like opening / closing door tilting forward of the board surface, the size of the big prize winning opening 352 for the small role game is larger than that of the big prize winning hole 114 for the big role game. By reducing the size and making the opening / closing door 354 for opening / closing the large winning opening 352 smaller than the opening / closing door 116, the player may overlook the tilting operation (opening operation of the large winning opening 352) of the opening / closing door 354. It gets even higher. As described above, the possibility that the player visually recognizes the opening operation of the special winning opening 352 is further reduced, so that it is possible to more reliably prevent the game motivation from being reduced.

(Third embodiment)
Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as 1st Embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted, and only a different part from 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 14 and FIG. 15, in the third embodiment, a variable prize is substituted for the right game area portion 101R of the game area 101 in place of the variable prize device 112 used for the small role game described in the first embodiment. A variable winning device 360 having a pair of movable members (opening and closing means) that opens and closes the big winning opening by a different operation and different shape from the opening / closing door 116 of the device 112 is provided.

  This variable winning device 360 is arranged on the right side of the center combination 105 and at the right end of the game area 101R. By providing this variable winning device 360, the passing gate 118R described in the first embodiment is removed. Yes.

  As shown in the figure, the variable prize winning device 360 is an electric tulip type, and is provided with a pair of wing members 362L and 362R that are rotatable in the left-right direction and that rotate in opposite directions in conjunction with each other. A large winning opening 364 having an upper opening is provided between the members 362L and 362R. In addition, a closing member 366 is provided above the special winning opening 364, and the closing member 366 comes close to the wing members 362L and 362R arranged at the closing position (position in FIG. 14), and the wing members 362L and 362R. At the same time, the special winning opening 364 is closed.

  The present embodiment is configured as described above. In this case, as described above, the variable winning device 112 opens the large winning opening 114 when the large lid-like opening / closing door 116 tilts forward of the board surface 100A. The player is less likely to overlook the tilting operation of the opening / closing door 116, and can reliably recognize the opening timing of the special winning opening 114 associated therewith. And, it has the impression that the big prize opening is opened by the tilting movement of the lid-like door.

  On the other hand, in the variable winning device 360 of the present embodiment, the pair of wing members 362L and 362R that open and close the special winning opening 364 has a shape different from that of the opening and closing door 116 and operates differently. Since the members 362L and 362R rotate left and right to open the grand prize opening 364 (see FIG. 14), the player who has the impression that the big prize opening is opened by the tilting operation of the lid-like opening and closing door, The possibility of overlooking the turning operation of the wing members 362L and 362R (the opening operation of the special prize opening 364) is increased. In this way, the possibility that the player visually recognizes the opening operation of the big prize opening 364 provided in the variable prize winning device 360 is further reduced, so that it is possible to more reliably prevent the game motivation from being reduced. .

(Fourth embodiment)
Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as 1st Embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted, and only a different part from 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, in the fourth embodiment, the right game area portion 101 </ b> R of the game area 101 is replaced with the variable winning device 360 used in the small role game described in the third embodiment. A variable winning device 370 having a rotating member (opening / closing means) that opens and closes the large winning opening by a different operation and different shape from the opening / closing door 116 of the variable winning device 112 of the embodiment is provided.

  This variable winning device 370 is of a rotationally distributed type as shown in the drawing, is rotatable in a certain direction (right rotation direction), and has a groove portion 371 that can hold only one game ball on the outer peripheral surface. A member 372 is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 18A, the rotating member 372 is attached to the tip of the motor shaft 378 of the stepping motor 376 and rotates when the stepping motor 376 operates.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 18B, a big prize that penetrates to the back side of the game board 100 is provided on the back side of the rotating member 372 and on the right side on the circumference that is the movement locus of the groove 371. A mouth 374 is formed.

  The present embodiment is configured as described above. In this case, as in the third embodiment, the variable winning device 112 opens the open / close door 114 by tilting the opening / closing door 116 forward of the board surface 100A. The player is unlikely to overlook the tilting motion of the door 116, and can reliably recognize the opening timing of the special prize opening 114 associated therewith. And, it has the impression that the big prize opening is opened by the tilting movement of the lid-like door.

  On the other hand, in the variable winning device 370 of this embodiment, when the rotating member 372 rotates and the groove portion 371 faces upward, one game ball PB is held in the groove portion 371 and continues to rotate in that state. As a result, the game balls PB are distributed (guided) to the special winning opening 374. In this manner, the variable prize winning device 370 also has a rotating member 372 that opens and closes the big prize opening 374 has a shape different from that of the opening / closing door 116 and operates differently, that is, the rotating member 372 rotates in a certain direction. Since the game ball PB is held by the groove portion 371 and guided to the big prize opening 374, the player who has the impression that the big prize opening is opened by the tilting action of the lid-like opening / closing door is rotated by the rotation member 372. The possibility of overlooking the holding operation of the game ball PB by the or the groove portion 371 (the opening operation of the big prize opening 374) is increased. As described above, the possibility that the player visually recognizes the opening operation of the rotating member 372 provided in the variable winning device 370 is further reduced, so that it is possible to more reliably prevent the game motivation from being reduced.

(Fifth embodiment)
Next, a fifth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In addition, the same code | symbol is attached | subjected to the part same as 1st Embodiment, description is abbreviate | omitted, and only a different part from 1st Embodiment is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIGS. 19 and 20, in the fifth embodiment, a pair of open / close jacks that open and close the prize winning opening with a different shape and different operation from the opening / closing door 116 of the variable winning device 112 on the upper part of the center accessory 105. A variable winning device 380 having a movable member (opening / closing means) is provided.

  The variable winning device 380 is provided in the upper center portion of the game area 101 by being provided at the upper part of the center accessory 105, and the normal winning device described in the first embodiment is provided by providing the variable winning device 380. The symbol display device 107 is shifted to the left.

  The variable winning device 380 is a slide opening / closing type as shown in the figure, and is provided with a pair of movable members 382L and 382R that are slidable in the left-right direction and slide in opposite directions in conjunction with each other. , 382R is provided with a large winning opening 384 in the upper part on the back side. In addition, an information display unit 386 that displays information (for example, character information of “chance”) that suggests that a player is given some kind of privilege is provided below the special winning opening 384. The portion 386 is concealed when the big prize opening 384 is closed by the pair of movable members 382L and 382R (see FIG. 19), and is exposed when the big prize opening 384 is opened (see FIG. 20).

  The present embodiment is configured as described above. In this case as well, as in the third and fourth embodiments, the variable winning device 112 tilts the open / close door 116 to the front of the board surface 100A, thereby causing a big prize opening 114. Therefore, the player is less likely to overlook the tilting operation of the door 116, and can reliably recognize the opening timing of the special winning opening 114 associated therewith. And, it has the impression that the big prize opening is opened by the tilting movement of the lid-like door.

  On the other hand, in the variable prize winning device 380 of the present embodiment, the large prize winning opening 384 corresponding to the small role game is further separated from the big winning prize opening 114 and arranged at the upper center of the game area 101, so that the normal game Even if the movable members 382L and 382R are slid to the left and right to open the grand prize opening 384 in order to provide an advantageous gaming state at the unexpected time of the player in the state, the player can perform the opening operation of the big prize opening 384. The possibility of visual recognition is reduced. Furthermore, when the special winning opening 384 is opened, the player visually recognizes the information display unit 386 that has not been visible until then, and the information suggesting that the predetermined privilege displayed on the information display unit 386 is given. Pay attention to (character information such as “chance”). As a result, the visual discomfort caused by the opening of the special prize opening 384 and the distrust like losing an advantageous right fades, and conversely, the expectation that a privilege is given is given and the gaming motivation is improved. Can do.

  The present invention has been described in detail with reference to the first to fifth embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and various other modes can be implemented within the scope of the present invention. is there.

  For example, in the first to fifth embodiments described above, the description has been given of the case where a plurality of types of special gaming states having different degrees of advantage for the player are two types, a major role and a minor role. Three or more types may be set with a middle role in between. The second variable winning means (variable winning devices 132, 350, 360) are provided not only at the time of transition to the high probability state as described above but also in a normal gaming state to provide an advantageous gaming state at an unexpected time of the player. 370, 380), the present invention can be applied to any pachinko machine configured to open and close the grand prize opening (large prize opening 134, 352, 364, 374, 384).

  Further, in the fifth embodiment, the configuration in which the information display unit 386 is disposed at the lower position of the big winning opening 384 has been described as an example. However, the arrangement is not limited to this, and for example, the big winning opening It goes without saying that the same function can be achieved even if the information display unit 386 is arranged at the upper position, the left position, or the right position of 384.

1 is a front view showing a pachinko machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is the perspective view seen from the front side which shows the inner frame, glass frame, and game board in the pachinko machine of FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows schematic structure of the control system of the pachinko machine which concerns on the 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a functional block diagram which made the lottery control for determining the game state in a main control part a subject. In the game board concerning the 1st embodiment of the present invention, it is a front view showing the state where the big prize opening provided in the variable prize device for big roles games was opened. In the game board concerning the 1st embodiment of the present invention, it is a front view showing the state where the big prize opening provided in the variable prize device for small part games was opened. It is a functional block diagram for design variation pattern effect control in the effect control unit. It is a flowchart which shows the lottery process control routine in a main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the effect control routine in an effect control part. It is a front view of the display part which shows an example of the design fluctuation pattern which alert | reports a small part. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on the 2nd Embodiment of this invention. In the game board concerning the 2nd embodiment of the present invention, it is a front view showing the state where the big prize opening provided in the variable prize device for small part games was opened. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on the 3rd Embodiment of this invention. In the game board concerning the 3rd embodiment of the present invention, it is a front view showing the state where the big prize opening provided in the variable prize device for small part games was opened. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on the 4th Embodiment of this invention. In the game board concerning the 4th embodiment of the present invention, it is a front view showing the state where the big prize opening provided in the variable prize device for small part games was opened. FIG. 8A is a side sectional view and FIG. 5B is an enlarged front view showing a variable winning device for small role games according to a fourth embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the game board which concerns on the 5th Embodiment of this invention. In the game board concerning a 5th embodiment of the present invention, it is a front view showing the state where the big prize opening provided in the variable prize device for small part games was opened.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
100 game board 100A board surface 101 game area 101L left game area part 101R right game area part 108 upper start port (start port)
112 Variable winning device (first variable winning means)
114 grand prize opening (first prize opening)
116 Opening / closing door (first opening / closing means)
132 Variable winning device (second variable winning means)
134 Grand Prize (Second Prize)
136 Opening and closing door (second opening and closing means)
350 Variable winning device (second variable winning means)
352 grand prize opening (second prize opening)
354 Opening and closing door (second opening and closing means)
360 Variable winning device (second variable winning means)
362L, 362R Wing member (second opening / closing means)
364 grand prize opening (second prize opening)
370 Variable winning device (second variable winning means)
372 Rotating member (second opening / closing means)
374 Grand Prize Winner (second prize winner)
380 Variable winning device (second variable winning means)
382L, 382R movable member (second opening / closing means)
384 Grand prize opening (second prize opening)
386 Information display section

Claims (4)

In the normal gaming state, the game ball wins the start opening, and a lottery is performed as to whether or not to execute any of a plurality of special gaming states having different degrees of advantage for the player, and depending on the result of the lottery, the lottery is performed. A gaming machine that executes any one of a plurality of special gaming states or continues the normal gaming state,
A game board in which a game is played when a game ball driven from the upper left part of the board falls by its own weight on the board surface;
The first winning port is closed at the bottom of the game board so that the game ball cannot be won in the normal gaming state, and at least the most advantageous for the player among the plurality of types of special gaming states. First variable winning means for opening the first winning opening for a predetermined time so that a game ball can be won when a predetermined special gaming state is executed;
The game board is provided in an area including the upper center portion and the right side portion of the game board, and the second prize opening is closed so that a game ball cannot be won in a normal game state, and at least the plurality of types of special game states Of these, when any special game state other than the predetermined special game state is executed, the second winning opening is opened for a time shorter than the predetermined time so that a game ball can be won. Two variable winning means,
A gaming machine characterized by comprising: The first variable winning means closes the first winning opening in a posture substantially parallel to the board surface and tilts forward from the posture to the front of the board surface to open the first winning opening. Having first opening and closing means;
In the second variable winning means, the size of the second winning opening is made smaller than that of the first winning opening, smaller than the first opening / closing means, and substantially the same as the first opening / closing means. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a lid-like second opening / closing means for opening and closing the second prize opening by operation. The first variable winning means closes the first winning opening in a posture substantially parallel to the board surface and tilts forward from the posture to the front of the board surface to open the first winning opening. Having first opening and closing means;
The said 2nd variable winning means has a 2nd opening / closing means which opens and closes the said 2nd prize winning opening by a different shape and a different operation | movement from the said 1st opening / closing means. Gaming machine.   The second variable winning means is concealed when the second winning opening is closed, and indicates that a predetermined privilege is given to the player when the second winning opening is opened. The gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising an information display unit through which the information is exposed.

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