JP2007125175A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of further enhancing the game property by devising the combination of a first kind of game and a second kind of game. <P>SOLUTION: A first large winning hole 90 is opened when a game ball enters a first starting hole 76. A first lottery processing is started by a CPU 120A when the game ball having entered the first large winning hole 90 enters a specific area 92 and further enters an ordinary pattern activating gate 100. A first special game condition in which a second starting hole 94 is opened is generated by the CPU 120A when the result of the first lottery processing makes a hit. A second lottery processing is started by the CPU 120A when a game ball enters the second starting hole 94. A second special game condition (the jackpot condition of the first game) is generated in which a second large winning hole 98 is opened when the result of the second lottery processing makes a hit. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine that performs a game according to a lottery triggered by a prize.

  Conventionally, on a game board of a pachinko machine as a gaming machine, a special symbol display device that variably displays special symbols designed with numbers and characters in addition to a winning opening, a windmill, and a nail for a game ball to win is provided. There is something.

  This special symbol display device starts to change at a high speed when a game ball wins a start opening also provided on the game board, stops after a predetermined time, and a special symbol is specified for each row. The

  Here, when the special symbol of each row becomes a predetermined symbol, the big winning opening which is a large winning opening compared to the normal winning opening becomes a big hit. In this big hit, a process advantageous to the player, such as paying out a large amount of prize balls when a game ball enters the big prize opening, is performed. In general, such a game is said to be a first type (digipachi) game.

In addition to the pachinko machines as described above, there are pachinko machines having a plurality of areas in which game balls are distributed after a game ball has won a predetermined winning opening. A predetermined number of areas among the plurality of areas is a specific area (V zone) where a big hit occurs. When a game ball passes through this V zone, a big hit occurs, and a prize ball is paid out by executing the game according to a predetermined game procedure. Generally, such a game is called a second type (feather) game.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2003-19278 JP 2004-41578 A

  By the way, in the above-described gaming machine, only one of the first type game and the second type game can be played. This makes the game monotonous and lacks interest for the player.

  For this reason, what can implement | achieve both a 1st type game and a 2nd type game with one game machine is desired. However, simply combining the first type game and the second type game as in the gaming machines described in the above-mentioned documents makes the game monotonous and cannot improve the game performance.

  In other words, it is indispensable for pachinko games that a game flow is indispensable, and it is known from experience that the game can be further improved by devising this game flow. Specifically, there is a big hit in the first type of game and a big hit in the second type of game, but how to incorporate and interlock both big hits into one game improves the gameability. There is room for improvement from the viewpoint.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made to solve such a problem, and the gameability can be further improved by devising a combination of the first type game and the second type game. An object is to provide a gaming machine.

  The invention described in claim 1 is connected to the first grand prize opening which is opened when a game ball enters the first start opening and is connected to the inside of the first grand prize opening. A specific area through which a game ball can pass, a game ball passage gate through which the game ball can pass, and a first lottery means for starting the first lottery process upon passing of the game ball to the game ball passage gate; A first special game state generating means for generating a first special game state in which the second start opening is opened when the result of the first lottery process by the first lottery means is a win, and a game to the second start opening A second lottery means for receiving a ball and starting a second lottery process; and a second special game state in which the second big prize opening is opened when the result of the second lottery process by the second lottery means is a hit. And a second special game state generating means for generating a game ball passing through the specific area Characterized in that it is configured to include a privilege granting means to increase the ball entrance frequency of a game ball to more actuated the second start hole.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the game ball enters the first start opening, the first grand prize opening is opened. When a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening enters a specific area, the privilege granting means is activated and the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start opening increases. Further, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operating gate, the first lottery process is started by the first lottery means. When the result of the first lottery process by the first lottery means is a win, the first special game state in which the second starting port is opened by the first special game state generating means is generated. Thereby, the game ball can enter the second starting port. When a game ball enters the second start port, the second lottery process is started by the second lottery means. If the result of the second lottery process by the second lottery means is a win, the second special game state in which the second special winning opening is opened by the second special game state generating means is generated. Thus, when a big hit occurs in the so-called second type game, the so-called first type game can be continued, and in a predetermined case, the big hit can be realized in the first type game. As a result, in one game flow, the game can be improved by linking the second type game and the first type game.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, when the privilege granting means is not operating, the second starting port cannot enter a game ball. It is occluded.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the privilege giving means is not in operation, the second starting port is closed so that it is impossible to enter the game ball. Thereby, when the privilege provision means is not operated, the game ball does not enter the second starting port, and the second lottery process by the second lottery means is not performed.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, even when a game ball enters the first start port when the second special game state is generated. The first grand prize opening is not opened.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, when the second special gaming state occurs, the first grand prize opening is not opened even if the game ball enters the first starting port, so-called It is possible to prevent the first type of game from being newly started and progressed. As a result, it is possible to prevent a decrease in the number of game balls to be entered into the second grand prize opening.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, when the game machine is opened, a game ball can enter the first start port, and the first start port can be closed by closing. A shielding member is provided that makes it impossible for a game ball to enter the ball, and when the second special gaming state occurs, the shielding member is closed.

  According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, when the second special game state is occurring, the shielding member is closed, so that it is impossible to enter the game ball into the first start port. . As a result, when the second special game state is generated, it is possible to prevent the so-called first type game from being newly started and advanced. As a result, it is possible to prevent the number of game balls entering the second grand prize opening from decreasing.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, when the game ball passes through the specific area, the privilege granting means causes the second big prize opening. Is shifted to a special game state in which the number of short rounds is released.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, when the game ball passes through the specific area, the special game state in which the number of short rounds in which the second big prize opening is opened by the number of short rounds is shifted by the privilege granting means. Thereby, each lottery process by the 1st lottery means and the 2nd lottery means can be advanced rapidly, and the 2nd special game state which the 2nd big prize opening opens can be realized earlier.

  In this specification, “the number of short rounds” means the number of rounds smaller than the number of rounds (for example, the number of 15 rounds or the number of 16 rounds) in a normal jackpot gaming state (for example, the probability variation big hit state or the normal big hit state). (For example, 2 rounds).

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth aspects, the first game area in which the first start opening and the first big prize opening are respectively provided; And a second game area in which the second start opening and the second grand prize winning opening are respectively provided, and a game ball that has entered the second game area is released from the second game area. Game ball entry preventing means for preventing entry into the first game area is provided.

  According to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the game ball entering prevention means is provided to prevent the game ball entering the second game area from entering the first game area from the second game area. it can.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the game ball entry preventing means is constituted by an obstacle nail provided on the game board.

  According to the seventh aspect of the present invention, since the game ball entry preventing means is constituted by the obstacle nail provided in the game board, the obstacle nail can have the function of the game ball entry preventing means. In this manner, by using existing members, it is possible to prevent an increase in the number of parts and manufacturing costs of the gaming machine, and it is possible to prevent the gaming machine from becoming large.

  According to the present invention, the gameability can be further improved by devising a combination of the first type game and the second type game.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the present embodiment, a configuration in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine that is an example of a ball game machine will be described.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the front portion of the pachinko machine 10 that is the gaming machine according to the first embodiment is mainly an outer frame 12, a middle frame 14, a front frame 16, an upper plate portion 18, and a lower plate portion. 20 and a locking device 22.

  The outer frame 12 is obtained by assembling and fixing a wooden plate-like body into a substantially rectangular frame shape. The middle frame 14 is entirely made of plastic and is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the outer frame 12. A locking device 22 is provided at the center of the right end of the middle frame 14. The locking device 22 is for locking when the front frame 16 is closed.

  The front frame 16 is entirely made of plastic, and the front frame 16 corresponds to the shape of the game area 26 (see FIG. 2) formed in the game board 24 so that the game board 24 (see FIG. 2) can be seen from the front. Thus, an opening 28 having a substantially circular shape is formed. A glass plate 30 is attached to the back surface of the front frame 16 by a glass frame (not shown). Then, based on the player, the game area 26 formed on the game board 24 is positioned behind the glass plate 30. In the present embodiment, the configuration in which the glass plate 30 is attached to the back side of the front frame 16 has been described as an example. However, for example, the glass plate 30 may be attached to the front side of the front frame 16 with a glass frame. Further, instead of the glass plate 30, a transparent resin plate can be attached to the front frame 16.

  The front frame 16 occupies about 2/3 the size of the entire front portion of the pachinko machine (game machine) 10 and is pivotally supported at the left end of the middle frame 14 so that it can be opened and closed. Two first frame LEDs 32A and 32B are attached to the center of the upper end of the front frame 16, respectively. Two error LEDs 34A and 34B are respectively attached inside (between) the first frame LEDs 32A and 32B. A frame right LED 36 is attached to the upper right side of the front frame 16. In addition, a frame left LED 38 is attached to the upper left side of the front frame 16. Further, a plurality of second frame LEDs 40 are attached around the opening 28.

  The upper plate 18 is pivotally supported so as to be openable and closable at the lower side of the front frame 16 and at the left end of the middle frame 14. In addition, a speaker 52 that outputs a predetermined sound effect is provided at the center of the surface of the upper plate 18. Further, on the left side of the surface of the upper plate 18, a special symbol displayed on a later-described effect symbol display device (effect display device) 82, a light emission pattern of each of the LEDs 32 </ b> A, 32 </ b> B, 36, 38, and 40 and the speaker 52. Switch operation buttons (α switch, β switch) 54 for changing the output sound effects are provided.

  In addition, a lower dish part 20 is provided below the upper dish part 18. A discharge port 56 for discharging the game ball from the inside of the pachinko machine 10 is formed at substantially the center of the lower plate part 20. In addition, speakers 58 are respectively provided on the left surface and the right surface of the lower plate part 20. A firing handle 60 for operating a launching device unit (not shown) is provided on the right side of the lower plate part 20. The launching handle 60 is provided with a launching lever 62 and a launching stop switch 64 for temporarily instructing to stop launching the game ball. Further, an ashtray 66 is provided on the left side of the lower plate part 20.

  Next, the surface structure of the game board 24 will be described with reference to FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the game board 24 is held by the middle frame 14, and its back side is covered by a back mechanism board (not shown). In the game board 24, a substantially circular game area 26 is formed by an outer rail 70 and an inner rail 72 provided on the surface of the game board 24. Inside the game area 26, there are a central device 74, an effect symbol display device 82, a normal symbol operation gate 100, a first start port 76, and a first grand prize winning port 90 having a V zone region 92 inside. , A warp entrance 78, a number of obstacle nails 80, a windmill 83 and the like, an ordinary electric accessory 96 provided with a second start opening 94, and a second grand prize opening 98 are provided. . The gaming board 24 has a first game area 26A in which a first start port 76 and a first grand prize port 90 are mainly provided, and a second start port 94 and a second big prize port 98. Each provided second game area 26B is formed.

  The central device 74 is disposed at a substantially central portion of the game area 26 and includes an effect symbol display device 82, a center accessory 84, and a lamp device 86. The center accessory 84 is mounted so as to protrude from the front peripheral portion of the effect symbol display device 82. The center accessory 84 has a pair of movable wing piece portions 84A. The opening area of the warp entrance 78 is changed by the movement of the blade part 84A.

  The effect symbol display device 82 is display-controlled based on the control signal of the sub-control board 124 and has a substantially rectangular video screen. A special symbol is displayed on the video screen. Further, on the video screen of the effect symbol display device 82, there is formed a special symbol display area in which one or a plurality of special symbols are displayed while changing one after another in a predetermined direction and then stopped. That is, the left special symbol display area for displaying the left special symbol, the central special symbol display area for displaying the central special symbol, and the right special symbol display area for displaying the right special symbol are arranged in a substantially horizontal row. They are formed side by side (not shown). In each special symbol display area, a symbol variation direction is set in a direction (vertical direction) substantially orthogonal to the arrangement direction of these display regions, and a plurality of special symbols are sequentially displayed in that direction.

  The effect symbol display device 82 causes the special symbols displayed in the display area of the video screen to change and stop display when a game ball enters the opened second start port 94. Then, for example, when the same symbols “7, 7, 7” as the special symbols are aligned and displayed on the effect symbol display device 82 (stop display), the second big prize opening 98 is opened. As described above, in the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters the second start port 94, each special symbol is changed on the effect symbol display device 82, and the special symbol is aligned with the same three-digit symbol. Thus, a specific value of “big hit” of the first type game is given.

  Here, in the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment, two types of big hits of the first type game are set in advance. Specifically, there is a probable big hit that is established when three special symbols of the same odd number such as “7, 7, 7” are arranged. In addition, there is a normal jackpot that is established by arranging three special digits of the same even number such as “8, 8, 8”.

  The probable big hit and the normal big hit are big hits that have a relatively large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds) and that the big winning opening 108 opens for a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds).

  In addition, after the gaming state with the probability variation jackpot, a probability variation state in which the probability of shifting to the jackpot (probability variation jackpot, normal jackpot, the same applies hereinafter) becomes a predetermined high probability. In addition, after the normal jackpot gaming state, the probability of shifting to the jackpot becomes a predetermined low probability (ordinary probability) state, and the variation time of the special symbol and the normal symbol for a specified number of times (for example, 100 times). When the opening extension function of the second start port 94 is activated, the state becomes short. In the probability variation state, the special symbol and normal symbol variation time shortening function and the opening extension function of the second start port 94 are activated as in the time-short state.

  A part of the effect symbol display device 82 is provided with a normal symbol variation display portion 82A for displaying normal symbols in a variable manner. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 100, the normal symbol is controlled to be variably displayed on the normal symbol variation display portion 82A. When a predetermined winning symbol is stopped and displayed on the normal symbol variation display portion 82A, the CPU 120A opens the wing piece portion 96A of the normal electric accessory 96 so that a game ball can enter the second start port 94 inside. Become.

  The first start port 76 is disposed on the left side of the game area 26. The first start port 76 is adapted to allow a game ball to enter. When a game ball enters the first start port 76, the first grand prize port 90 is opened once.

  The first big winning opening 90 is arranged at the lower center of the game area 26. The first grand prize winning port 90 is configured to be opened when a game ball enters the first starting port 76. In addition, a V zone area 92 is connected and arranged inside the first grand prize opening 90, and a game ball enters the inside of the first big prize opening 90 and passes through the V zone area 92. This is a big hit in the so-called type 2 game. In the present embodiment, the big hit in the second type game is set to the short jackpot in the short round with two rounds. If it is a big hit in the so-called second type game, the CPU 120A opens the second grand prize winning port 98 for a relatively short time (in this embodiment, 0.2 seconds × 2 times). In the present embodiment, since the second big prize area 98 is provided in the second game area 26B formed on the right side of the game area 26 on the game board 24 (see FIG. 2), the short hit in the short round is generated. Sometimes, game balls rarely enter the second big prize opening 98 with a short opening time. Therefore, the short jackpot at the time of the short round is a big hit that is not substantially accompanied by award ball payout.

  Here, “short round big hits” means that the number of rounds is less than the number of probable big hits or regular big hits, the opening time of the second big prize opening 98 is less than a predetermined time, and after the big hit is over It means a big hit that generates a short time state.

  In addition, the big hit in the type 2 game is not limited to the short hit in the short round, but it is set to be a short round probability variable big hit or a short round normal big hit with a relatively small number of rounds and a small amount of prize ball payout. Also good.

  “Short-round probable big hit” means that the number of rounds is less than the probable big hit or normal big win, the opening time of the second big prize opening 98 is less than a predetermined time, and the probability fluctuation state after the big hit ends It means a big hit that generates.

  “Short round normal big hit” means that the number of rounds is less than the probability variation big hit or the number of normal big hits, the opening time of the second big prize opening 98 is less than the predetermined time, and the probability variation after the big hit ends It means a big hit that makes a normal gaming state without generating a state or a short time state. In the present specification, the “normal gaming state” means a normal gaming state other than the big hit gaming state, the probability variation state, or the short-time state.

  The normal symbol operation gate 100 is a gate through which a game ball can pass, and is arranged on the upper right side of the game area 26 (above the second game area 26B). The normal symbol operating gate 100 is connected to a gate switch 134 (see FIG. 3), and when the game ball enters the normal symbol operating gate 100, the gate switch 134 detects the game ball. In addition, when a game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 100, the CPU 120A starts the first lottery process. When the first lottery process is started, the normal symbols are variably displayed for a predetermined time on the normal symbol variation display portion 82A of the effect symbol display device 82. Then, when the predetermined normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the first lottery process is won, and the pair of blade pieces 96A of the ordinary electric accessory 96 is opened, and the second start port 94 is opened. As a result, the first special gaming state occurs. It should be noted that the second start port 94 in the present embodiment is in a closed state in the normal game state, and it is impossible to enter a game ball.

  In the state where the game ball does not pass through the V zone region 92, even when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 100, the normal symbol variation time is not shortened, and the opening time of the second start port 94 is also reduced. Since it is short (for example, 0.1 second), the possibility that the game ball enters the second start port 94 is very low. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, it is difficult to perform the so-called first type game, that is, to display the special symbols in a variably manner. Thus, in a state where the game ball does not pass through the V zone region 92, the possibility that the second lottery process is started by the CPU 120A is very low, and there is almost no transition to the second special game.

  The ordinary electric accessory 96 is disposed on the right side of the game area 26 and below the ordinary symbol operating gate 100. The ordinary electric accessory 96 has a pair of wing piece portions 96A that are opened and closed, and a second starting port 94 into which a game ball can enter. The second start port 94 is opened or closed by opening and closing the blade piece 96A. The pair of wing pieces 96A of the ordinary electric accessory 96 is opened, and a game ball enters the second start port 94, whereby the second lottery process is started. When the second lottery process is started, the special symbol is variably displayed on the effect symbol display device 82, and the variation of the special symbol is stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. Then, when the special special symbol is stopped and displayed, the second lottery process is won, and a so-called big hit of the first type game is realized. As a result, the second grand prize winning port 98 is opened by the CPU 120A, and the second special game state is generated.

  Inside the first start port 76, a start port switch 130 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball is provided. Further, inside the second start port 94, a start port switch 130 (see FIG. 3) for detecting the passage of the game ball and a normal electric accessory solenoid 140 (see FIG. 3) for operating the wing piece 96A. And are provided respectively. When the pair of wing piece portions 96A are opened to the left and right, the game ball is likely to enter the open state. When the pair of wing piece portions 96A are closed and closed, the game ball cannot normally enter the ball. It becomes a state.

  The second grand prize winning port 98 is arranged on the right side of the game area 26 and below the ordinary electric accessory 96 and the second starting port 94. When the second lottery process is won and the first type game is won, the second big prize opening 98 is opened by a predetermined number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds or 16 rounds).

  Further, the first grand prize opening 90 and the second big prize opening 98 include a big prize opening solenoid 142 (see FIG. 3) for opening and closing the first big prize opening 90 and the second big prize opening 98, respectively. And a count switch 136 (see FIG. 3) for detecting a winning ball.

  Further, the obstacle nail 80 provided on the game board 24 prevents the game ball launched into the second game area 26B from entering the first game area 26A. Thereby, it is possible to prevent a game ball launched into the second game area 26 </ b> B from entering the first grand prize opening 90. Further, the windmill 83 is disposed in the lower left portion of the central device 74.

  An out port 114 is provided below the game board 24, and a back ball preventing member 116 is provided below the out port 114. The back ball preventing member 116 prevents the game ball that has returned without reaching the game area 26 from returning to the launch position again. Further, a foul ball preventing member 118 is attached to the tip of the inner rail 72.

  Next, the electronic control device 118 constituting the pachinko machine 10 will be described.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the electronic control device 118 includes a main control board 120, a payout control board 122, a sub control board 124, and a launch control board 126.

  The main control board 120 includes a CPU 120A and a ROM 120B, and via a relay terminal board 128, a start port switch 130, a big prize port switch 132, a gate switch 134, a count switch 136, and a V zone region 92. Are electrically connected to a V-zone region detection switch 137 for detecting whether or not a game ball has passed. Further, the main control board 120 is electrically connected to the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 140, the special prize opening solenoid 142, and the symbol display device 144 via the relay terminal plate 138, respectively. Further, the main control board 120 is electrically connected to the sub control board 124.

  Further, the CPU 120A controls the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 140, the special prize opening solenoid 142, the symbol display device 144, and the sub-control board 124 based on the data stored in the ROM 120B.

  The ROM 120B stores program data for controlling the ordinary electric accessory solenoid 140, the special prize opening solenoid 142, the symbol display device 144, the sub-control board 124, and the like.

  The payout control board 122 is electrically connected to the glass frame switch 148, the external tank switch 150, and the tank switch 152 via the relay terminal plate 146, respectively. The payout control board 122 is electrically connected to the error LEDs 34A and 34B via the relay terminal plate 154. The payout control board 122 is electrically connected to the lower pan full tank switch 156. The payout control board 122 is electrically connected to the ball rental display board 158 and the ball rental apparatus 160 via the relay terminal board 157, respectively. The ball lending display board 158 is electrically connected to a ball lending switch 162 and a return switch 164. The payout control board 122 is electrically connected to the payout motor 168 and the payout switch 170 via the relay terminal plate 166, respectively. Further, the payout control board 122 is electrically connected to the main control board 120 and the launch control board 126, respectively.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 and 4, the sub control board 124 is electrically connected to the effect display board 172, the amplifier board 174, the decoration drive board 176, and the effect button board 178. Here, an effect display device 180 and an effect display ROM 182 are electrically connected to the effect display board 172, respectively. The effect display ROM 182 stores special symbols displayed on the effect symbol display device 82. The amplifier board 174 is electrically connected to various speakers 184 (52) that output predetermined sound effects. Various LEDs and lamps 188 are electrically connected to the decorative drive board 176. In addition, an operation switch 190 is electrically connected to the effect button board 178. The sub control board 124 is electrically connected to the main control board 120.

  The CPU 124A controls each unit based on the data stored in the ROM 124B. The ROM 124B stores sound effects of the special effect mode and the normal effect mode output from the various speakers 184, and light emission patterns from the respective LEDs and lamps 188 in the special effect mode and the normal effect mode, respectively. Yes.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, a firing motor 194, a firing stop switch 196, and a touch switch 198 are electrically connected to the firing control board 126 via a firing drive board 192. Further, the ball feed solenoid 200 is electrically connected to the launch control board 126.

  Next, the details of the gaming machine control method according to the first embodiment will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG. In the game of the present embodiment, the second type game first proceeds, and then the first type game proceeds in a predetermined case.

First, the second type game will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, the CPU 120A determines whether or not a game ball has entered the first start port 76 (S10). If it is determined that the game ball has entered the first start opening 76 (S10: YES), the CPU 120A controls the big prize opening solenoid 142 to open the first big prize opening 90 for about 0.3 seconds. (S20). When the V zone area detection switch 137 determines that the game ball has passed through the V zone area 92 inside the first grand prize winning opening 90 (S30: YES), the privilege granting means that functions by the CPU 120A is activated. To do. Thereby, a predetermined privilege is provided (S40). Specifically, as a privilege, first, the second big prize opening 98 is shifted to a short round short junior high game in which only two rounds are opened by the CPU 120A. Next, when the short round time college hit game is completed, the number of short hours is drawn, and special symbol variation display of the number of times (for example, any number of 50 times, 100 times, and 10,000 times) is performed. Until the time is short. In this short state, the variation time of the normal symbol that is variably displayed by the game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate 100 is shortened, and the second symbol that is released when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed in the winning symbol. Since the opening time of the start port 94 is extended, the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port 94 is higher than that in the normal game state. That is, the operation of the privilege granting means causes a short time state in which the frequency of entering the game ball into the second starting port 94 is higher than the normal game state. One type of game) can be performed frequently.

  Further, when the game ball does not pass through the V zone region 92, even when the game ball enters the normal symbol operation gate 100, the normal symbol variation time is not shortened, and the opening time of the second start port 94 is not shortened. Since it is also short (for example, 0.1 seconds), the possibility that the game ball enters the second starting port 94 is very low. Therefore, in the normal gaming state, it is difficult to perform the so-called first type game, that is, to display the special symbols in a variably manner. Thus, in a state where the game ball does not pass through the V zone region 92, the possibility that the second lottery process is started by the CPU 120A is very low, and there is almost no transition to the second special game.

  In addition, instead of the short round short jackpot game as a predetermined privilege, it may be controlled to shift to a short round probability variable big hit game or a short round normal big hit game. Thereby, the 1st lottery processing and the 2nd lottery processing can be advanced rapidly, and the 2nd special game state (big hit state of the 1st type game) where the 2nd big winning opening 98 opens can be realized earlier. Can do.

Next, the first type game will be described.
When the game ball passes the V zone region 92, the CPU 120A determines whether or not the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 100 (S50). This determination is determined by whether or not the gate switch 134 has detected a game ball by the CPU 120A. When the CPU 120A determines that the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 100 (S50: YES), the CPU 120A starts the first lottery process (S60). In the first lottery process, the normal symbol is displayed in a variable manner for a predetermined time on the normal symbol fluctuation display portion 82A of the effect symbol display device 82.

  When the first lottery process is won (S60: YES), the pair of blade pieces 96A of the ordinary electric accessory 96 is opened and the second starting port 94 is opened (S70). As a result, the first special gaming state occurs. Then, the CPU 120A determines whether or not a game ball has entered the second start port 94 (S80). If it is determined that a game ball has entered the second start port 94 (S80: YES), the CPU 120A starts the second lottery process (S90). In the second lottery process, the special symbol is variably displayed on the effect symbol display device 82 for a predetermined time.

  When the second lottery process is won (S90: YES), it becomes a so-called big hit of the first type game, and after the big win symbol indicating the probable big hit or the normal big hit is stopped and displayed on the production symbol display device 82, the second big prize opening 98 is opened (S92). Then, the second special game state, that is, a big hit game (for example, a probable big hit game or a normal big hit game) having a relatively large number of rounds (for example, 15 rounds or 16 rounds) is started.

  When the second special game state (a big hit state of the first type game) has occurred, even if a game ball enters the first start port 76, the first grand prize port 90 is not opened. As a result, the latter half of the so-called first type game can be prevented from being newly started and progressed. As a result, it is possible to prevent the number of game balls to be entered into the second grand prize winning port 98 from decreasing.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, when a big hit occurs in a so-called second type game, the so-called first type game can be continued, and in a predetermined case, the second special game state (first type game) (Game big hit state) can be realized. As a result, the second type game and the first type game can be linked in one game flow, and a new and novel game can be developed.

  In particular, since the first start port 76 is arranged in the first game area 26A located on the left side of the game area 26, in the second type of game, the player can play left-handed and is usually a symbol actuated gate. 100, the second start port 94, and the second grand prize winning port 98 are arranged in the second game area 26B located on the right side of the game area 26, so that the player can play with a right hand. As described above, both left-handed and right-handed are required in one game, so that the game can be given novelty and the game can be greatly improved.

  In addition, the obstacle nail 80 below the effect symbol display device 82 prevents the game ball launched into the second game area 26B from entering the first game area 26A, specifically, the first grand prize opening 90. Therefore, it is possible to prevent transition to the second type game during the first type game. In particular, since the obstacle nail 80, which is an existing member, has a function to prevent the game ball from entering, it is possible to prevent an increase in the number of parts and the manufacturing cost of the pachinko machine 10, and the pachinko machine 10 is enlarged. Can be prevented.

  The first starting port 76 may be provided with the same ordinary electric accessory 96 as the second starting port 94. In this case, the first start port 76 is provided with a pair of blade pieces (not shown, shielding member), and the first start port 76 can be opened or closed by moving the blade pieces. As a result, when the second special game state (big hit state of the first type game) has occurred, the game ball is first started by closing the pair of wing pieces and closing the first start port 76. It is possible to prevent the ball from entering the mouth 76.

  In addition, after generating the second special gaming state (the first type game jackpot state), the CPU 120A has a higher probability (for example, 1/100 →) of the lottery (winning) probability of the first lottery process than the normal gaming state. The normal symbol variation function set to 95/100) may be activated. As a result, the probability of reaching the second special gaming state is increased, and the gaming property can be improved.

  In addition, after generating the second special game state (first type game big hit state), the CPU 120A releases the ordinary electric accessory 96 when the lottery result of the first lottery process is a win (S60: YES). It is preferable to activate an opening extension function that extends the time from the normal gaming state (for example, the opening time is 0.2 seconds → 6.0 seconds). Thereby, it becomes possible to enter many game balls into the 2nd starting port 94, and can improve game nature further.

  Furthermore, after the CPU 120A generates the second special gaming state (big hit state of the first type game), the time during which the normal symbol fluctuates by the effect symbol display device (effect display device) 82 is set to be longer than the normal game state. You may make it operate | move the normal symbol time shortening function which shortens (for example, 100 second-> 2 second). As a result, the second special gaming state (first big game big hit state) can be realized immediately, and the game performance can be greatly improved.

1 is a front view of a gaming machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view of the game board of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a part of electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sub control board which comprises the electronic controller of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the launch control board which comprises the electronic control apparatus of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the control method of the game machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 Pachinko machines (game machines)
24 game board 76 first start port 80 obstacle nail (game ball entry prevention means)
90 1st Grand Prize Opening 92 V Zone Area (Specific Area)
94 2nd starting port 96 Ordinary electric equipment 98 2nd grand prize opening 100 Normal symbol operation gate (game ball passing gate)
120A CPU (privilege grant means, first special game state generation means, second special game state generation means, first lottery processing means, second lottery processing means)

Claims (7)

A first grand prize opening that is opened when a game ball enters the first start opening;
A specific area that is connected to the inside of the first grand prize opening and through which a game ball that has entered the first grand prize opening can pass;
A game ball passage gate through which game balls can pass;
First lottery means for starting the first lottery process in response to the passage of the game ball to the game ball passage gate;
First special game state generating means for generating a first special game state in which the second starting port is opened when the result of the first lottery process by the first lottery means is successful;
Second lottery means for starting a second lottery process upon receiving a game ball entering the second start port;
Second special game state generating means for generating a second special game state in which the second big prize opening is opened when the result of the second lottery process by the second lottery means is a win,
A privilege granting means that operates when the game ball passes through the specific area and increases the frequency of entering the game ball into the second start port;
A game machine characterized by comprising the above.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the privilege granting unit is not in operation, the second starting port is closed so that a game ball cannot be entered. 3.   3. When the second special game state is generated, the first big prize opening is not opened even if a game ball enters the first start opening. Game machines. Providing a shielding member that allows the game ball to enter the first start port by opening, and prevents the game ball from entering the first start port by closing;
3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the second special gaming state is generated, the shielding member is closed.   2. The game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein when the game ball passes through the specific area, the bonus granting means shifts to the short round number special game state in which the second big prize opening is opened by the short round number. 5. The gaming machine according to any one of 4. A first game area in which the first start opening and the first big winning opening are respectively provided; a second game area in which the second start opening and the second big winning opening are provided; and Is formed,
6. A game ball entry preventing means for preventing a game ball entering the second game area from entering the first game area from the second game area is provided. The gaming machine according to any one of the above. The gaming machine according to claim 6, wherein the game ball entry preventing means is constituted by an obstacle nail provided in a game board.

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