JP2009254866A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of drastically enhancing the amusement of a play. <P>SOLUTION: A first and second devices are mounted on a game board 2 of the Pachinko machine 1. The first device includes a symbol operation hole 3, a first variable winning device 4, a special symbol display device 11 for variably displaying symbols, and the like. The second device includes a pair of wing operation holes 15, or a second variable winning device 16 having a large winning hole 17, and the like. Accordingly, a player can enjoy a plurality of kinds of play in one Pachinko machine 1, and unprecedented enhancement of the amusement can be achieved. A control device 24 controls the first and second devices not to generate a jackpot state at the same time. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, as a type of gaming machine, a pachinko machine (pachinko machine with an operation port) provided with a fluctuation display device for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and the like in a predetermined arrangement is known.

  In this pachinko machine, according to the display pattern (stop pattern) when the variable display is stopped on the display device, the “special game state (big hit state)”, which reaches the player's advantageous state after reaching the reach state, After the elapse of time, an “outgoing reach state” that does not enter the special gaming state or an “outgoing state” that does not pass through the reach state and does not become the special gaming state is generated. The stop symbol includes a special game symbol (a jackpot symbol) for generating a jackpot state, a detachment symbol for generating a detachment reach, and a losing symbol for generating a detachment state.

  In the pachinko machine as described above, the game situation that changes in accordance with the player's operation satisfies a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball wins an operating slot). The change display of is started. Also, a stop symbol corresponding to the game situation is selected from the jackpot symbol, the miss reach symbol, and the miss symbol. Then, the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. In this case, if the stop symbol is a predetermined symbol (a jackpot symbol: for example, “7”, “7”, “7”), the aforementioned jackpot state is generated. More specifically, the big prize opening is opened for a predetermined time, and at the time of opening, a lot of prize balls are paid out to the player by winning the game balls at the big prize opening (first conventional technique).

  A pachinko machine equipped with a type 3 special electric accessory is also known. In this type of pachinko machine, the display of the symbols is started to be changed on the display device, for example, when the game ball wins the operating opening. Then, the variable display is stopped at the selected stop symbol. In this case, if the stop symbol is a predetermined symbol (a jackpot symbol: for example, “7”, “7”, “7”), the specific winning opening is opened for a predetermined time. If it is confirmed that the winning ball that has won the specific winning opening has passed the special device operating area within this predetermined time, the player can acquire the right to open the big winning opening. The content of the right means that when a game ball is won at the type 3 starting opening, the big winning opening can be opened for a predetermined time for each winning. Therefore, when the player acquires the right, the player consciously changes the game content (for example, right-handed) to win the game ball at the third type starting port (second prior art).

  In addition, a pachinko machine (third prior art) that does not have a main display device is also known. In the pachinko machine described above, the blades are opened and closed in the special electric accessory based on satisfying a predetermined condition (for example, a game ball wins an operating opening). In the special electric accessory, when the specific condition is satisfied (for example, passing through the V zone), the special electric accessory is continuously operated. More specifically, a lot of prizes are given to the player by allowing the player to win a game ball in a big winning opening formed by opening the blade a predetermined number of times (predetermined time) and opening the blade. The ball is paid out.

  However, in the first prior art, many prize balls cannot be acquired unless a big hit state is generated. In the second prior art, unless the game ball passes through the special device operation area, the right to open the big prize opening cannot be obtained, and many prize balls cannot be obtained. Furthermore, in the third prior art, unless a game ball is won in the V zone, the special electric accessory is not continuously operated, and many premium balls cannot be obtained. Thus, conventionally, each pachinko machine has only one purpose for the player (to generate a jackpot). For this reason, the game content (display unit, action of an accessory, etc.) and what the player expects may be standardized, and the game content may become monotonous. And the monotonization may cause a decrease in interest. In particular, when the game is played for a long time, there is a case where the above-mentioned decrease in interest is significant.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of dramatically improving interest.

  Means effective for achieving the above object will be described below. In addition, the operation | movement etc. are demonstrated as needed.

  Means 1. A first opportunity grant for generating a first predetermined opportunity in the first device provided in the game board on the condition that the first condition is satisfied in a gaming situation that changes according to the player's operation When the first predetermined opportunity is established, the first variable winning device provided on the game board is operated to allow the player to operate the special condition that the special condition is satisfied in the first device. A first advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state, and a second device provided on the game board on the condition that the second condition is satisfied in a game situation that changes according to the player's operation A second trigger granting means for generating a second predetermined trigger at the time of the second predetermined trigger at the second device, and a special condition is established in the second device as a necessary condition Provided in variable winning device or the game board And a second advantageous state generating means for operating the second variable winning device to generate an advantageous state for the player, wherein the first and second advantageous state generating means respectively. A gaming machine characterized by prohibiting the occurrence of a state advantageous to a player at the same time. However, in this case, only the first variable winning device is provided (without the second variable winning device), and the first variable winning device is operated in the second advantageous state generating means, which is advantageous to the player. A state may be generated, or a second variable winning device different from the first variable winning device may be provided to operate the second variable winning device in the second advantageous state generating means. You may make it generate | occur | produce a state advantageous to a player.

  According to the above means, in the first device provided on the game board by the first opportunity granting means, on the condition that the first condition is satisfied in the game situation that changes according to the player's operation. A first predetermined opportunity is generated. The first variable winning device provided on the game board by the first advantageous state generating means on the condition that a special condition is satisfied in the first device at the time of the first predetermined opportunity Is activated and a state advantageous to the player is generated. Further, on the condition that the second condition is satisfied in the game situation that changes according to the player's operation, the second predetermined provision is made in the second device provided on the game board by the second opportunity giving means. Is triggered. When the second predetermined opportunity is met, the second device is provided on the first variable winning device or the game board by the second advantageous state generating means on the condition that a special condition is satisfied in the second device. The second variable winning device is activated and a state advantageous to the player is generated. Therefore, the player can expect the occurrence of each predetermined opportunity, and can play the game while expecting that each special condition is satisfied. Further, according to the above-described means, the first and second advantageous state generating means are prohibited from generating an advantageous state for the player at the same time. Therefore, the first and second advantageous state generating means cause troubles caused by the player to generate a state advantageous to the player at the same time, for example, the player is confused or excessively advantageous to the player. Such a situation can be avoided.

  Mean 2. In the means 1, when the player is not in a state advantageous for the player in the first or second advantageous state generating means, the first and second trigger granting means A gaming machine characterized in that a predetermined opportunity can be generated together.

  Means 3. In the first aspect, the first or second advantageous state generating means does not generate an advantageous state for the player, and the first and second trigger imparting means cause the first and second When one of the predetermined triggers is generated, the occurrence of the other predetermined trigger is invalidated for a predetermined period.

  Means 4. In means 3, when one of the first and second predetermined triggers is first generated by the first or second trigger granting means, the generation of the other predetermined trigger is invalidated for a predetermined period. A gaming machine characterized by

  Means 5. In means 3, when one of the first and second predetermined triggers is generated first by the first or second trigger giving means and then the other is generated, the one generated first A gaming machine characterized in that generation of a predetermined opportunity is invalidated for a predetermined period thereafter.

  Means 6. In the means 3, when one of the first and second predetermined triggers is generated first by the first or second trigger giving means and the other is generated thereafter, or the first and second triggers are generated. When the first and second predetermined triggers occur at the same time by the opportunity granting means, the gaming machine is characterized in that the generation of a predetermined trigger with a lower value for the player is invalidated for a predetermined period.

  Mean 7 In means 3, one of the first and second predetermined triggers is generated by the first or second trigger granting means, and a special condition is established in the first or second device. A game machine characterized in that, when there is a relatively high possibility of the occurrence, the occurrence of the other predetermined opportunity is invalidated for a predetermined period.

  Means 8. In the means 3, priorities are determined in advance for the first and second predetermined triggers, and a state advantageous to the player is generated by the first or second advantageous state generating means. If one of the first and second predetermined triggers is generated by the first or second trigger granting means, if the priority of one of them is high, the other predetermined A gaming machine characterized by invalidating the occurrence of the event for a predetermined period.

  Means 9. In any one of means 3 to 8, the invalidation includes that a necessary condition for occurrence of the predetermined trigger is not satisfied.

  Means 10. The gaming machine according to any one of means 3 to 9, wherein the invalidation includes that a necessary condition for generating a state advantageous to a player is not satisfied.

  Means 11. In the means 1, at least the first or second advantageous state generating means is caused by one of the first and second predetermined triggers being generated by the first or second trigger giving means. The game machine is characterized in that, while a state advantageous to the player is generated, the occurrence of the other predetermined trigger is invalidated.

  Means 12. In any one of the means 11, the invalidation includes that a necessary condition for the occurrence of the predetermined trigger is not satisfied.

  Means 13. In the means 11 or 12, the invalidation includes that a necessary condition for generating a state advantageous to the player is not satisfied.

  Means 14. In means 1, when both of the first and second predetermined triggers are generated by the first and second trigger granting means within a predetermined period, both special conditions are satisfied. A gaming machine characterized in that a state advantageous to a player is generated by only one of the first and second advantageous state generating means.

  Means 15. The gaming machine according to claim 14, wherein the one is one having higher value for the player.

  Means 16. In the means 14, the game machine according to claim 14, wherein the one is a person who satisfies a special condition first.

  Means 17. The game machine according to claim 14, wherein the one of the two is the one in which a special condition is established later.

  Means 18. The gaming machine according to claim 14, wherein the one is a player who is more likely to detect that a special condition is likely to be established first.

  Means 19. In the means 14, the game machine according to claim 14, wherein the one is a person in which a predetermined trigger is generated first.

  Means 20. The gaming machine according to claim 14, wherein the one is a person who has been given a predetermined opportunity later.

  Means 21. In the means 1, one of the first and second advantageous state generating means is caused by one of the first and second predetermined triggers being generated by the first or second trigger giving means. If the player is in a state advantageous to the player, the occurrence of the other predetermined trigger is valid and the special condition is caused by the occurrence of the other predetermined trigger. A game machine characterized in that, when established, the state can be switched so that the other advantageous state generating means can generate an advantageous state for the player.

  Means 22. The gaming machine according to claim 21, wherein the switching of the state is performed after the state advantageous to the player in the one advantageous state generating means is completed.

  Means 23. The gaming machine according to claim 21, wherein the switching of the state is performed promptly when a special condition is established.

  Means 24. In any one of the means 21 to 23, the priority order is determined in advance with respect to the first and second advantageous state generating means, and the advantageous state generating means in which an advantageous state for the player is generated first. The gaming machine is characterized in that when the priority is higher, the switching is prohibited.

  Means 25. A first opportunity grant for generating a first predetermined opportunity in the first device provided in the game board on the condition that the first condition is satisfied in a gaming situation that changes according to the player's operation When the first predetermined opportunity is established, the first variable winning device provided on the game board is operated to allow the player to operate the special condition that the special condition is satisfied in the first device. A first advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state, and a second device provided on the game board on the condition that the second condition is satisfied in a game situation that changes according to the player's operation A second trigger granting means for generating a second predetermined trigger at the time of the second predetermined trigger at the second device, and a special condition is established in the second device as a necessary condition Provided in variable winning device or the game board And a second advantageous state generating means for operating the second variable winning device to generate an advantageous state for the player, wherein the first and second advantageous state generating means respectively. A gaming machine characterized in that a state advantageous to a player can be generated at the same time. However, in this case, only the first variable winning device is provided (without the second variable winning device), and the first variable winning device is operated in the second advantageous state generating means, which is advantageous to the player. A state may be generated, or a second variable winning device different from the first variable winning device may be provided to operate the second variable winning device in the second advantageous state generating means. You may make it generate | occur | produce a state advantageous to a player. According to the above means, the player can expect the occurrence of each predetermined opportunity, and can play the game while expecting that each special condition is satisfied. Furthermore, according to the above means, a state advantageous to the player may be generated at the same time by the first and second advantageous state generation means, and in this case, a very desirable situation for the player And spurred by joy.

  Means 26. A first opportunity grant for generating a first predetermined opportunity in the first device provided in the game board on the condition that the first condition is satisfied in a gaming situation that changes according to the player's operation When the first predetermined opportunity is established, the first variable winning device provided on the game board is operated to allow the player to operate the special condition that the special condition is satisfied in the first device. A first advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state, and a second device provided on the game board on the condition that the second condition is satisfied in a game situation that changes according to the player's operation A second trigger granting means for generating a second predetermined trigger at the time of the second predetermined trigger at the second device, and a special condition is established in the second device as a necessary condition Provided in variable winning device or the game board A second advantageous state generating means for operating the second variable winning device to generate an advantageous state for the player, wherein the first opportunity giving means and the second opportunity grant A gaming machine, wherein when one of the means is activated, the other is disabled. However, in this case, only the first variable winning device is provided (without the second variable winning device), and the first variable winning device is operated in the second advantageous state generating means, which is advantageous to the player. A state may be generated, or a second variable winning device different from the first variable winning device may be provided to operate the second variable winning device in the second advantageous state generating means. You may make it generate | occur | produce a state advantageous to a player.

  Means 27. The gaming machine according to claim 26, wherein the switching between the activation and the immobilization is performed every predetermined time.

  Means 28. The game machine according to claim 26 or 27, wherein the switching between the activation and the disabling is performed every time a state advantageous to the player is generated.

  Means 29. The gaming machine according to claim 26, wherein switching between the activation and the immobilization is possible based on an arbitrary operation.

  Means 30. In any one of the means 1 to 29, at least one of the establishment of the first condition and the establishment of the second condition is that the game medium wins a predetermined winning opening provided in the game board. A gaming machine.

  Means 31. In any one of the means 1 to 30, at least one of the first device and the second device is always closed by the closing means, making it difficult or impossible to win a game medium. A variable winning device, wherein at least one of the first predetermined trigger and the second predetermined trigger is generated, an opening is opened to allow the player to win a game medium, and the winning game A gaming machine characterized in that the special condition is established when a medium passes through a specific area.

  Means 32. In any one of the means 1 to 31, at least one of the first device and the second device is a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols provided on the game board, and the symbols are in a specific stop mode. The game machine is characterized in that the special condition is established by being stopped and displayed.

  Means 33. In any one of the means 1 to 32, the special condition includes a passage of a special area of a game medium that is provided in a game board and is based on a winning of a specific winning opening that is difficult to win in normal times. Machine.

  Means 34. In the means 33, the special condition is established when a special right is generated by passing the special area of the game medium, and the game medium is awarded to a separate predetermined prize opening. A gaming machine characterized by

  As described above in detail, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, there is an excellent effect that it is possible to dramatically improve the interest.

It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in one embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the "random number distribution routine" performed by the control apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows a "storage process routine." It is a flowchart which shows a part of "1st special electric accessory control routine". It is a flowchart which shows a part of "1st special electric accessory control routine". It is a flowchart which shows a part of "1st special electric accessory control routine". It is a flowchart which shows a "variation start process routine." It is a flowchart which shows a part of "2nd special electric accessory control routine." It is a flowchart which shows a part of "2nd special electric accessory control routine." It is a front view which shows the pachinko machine in another embodiment.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which a gaming machine according to the present invention is embodied as a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter simply referred to as a “pachinko machine”) will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  As is well known, the pachinko machine 1 includes an outer frame and a front frame that is provided at the front of the outer frame and that can be opened and closed at one side of the outer frame. A glass door frame is provided on the front side of the front frame so as to be opened and closed. A game board 2 is detachably mounted on the rear side of the front frame (the back of the glass door frame, the inside of the outer frame). The game board 2 includes an inner rail, an outer rail, and the like, and these rails guide a game ball 5 as a game medium launched by the game ball launcher to the upper part of the game board 2. In addition, on the lower side of the glass door frame, a front decoration frame is provided on the front frame so as to be openable and closable, and an upper tray is provided on the front decoration frame. On the other hand, at the lower part of the front frame, a lower saucer is provided at a position below the upper saucer, and a handle constituting a game ball launching device is provided. In the present embodiment, the game board 2 is provided with a first device and a second device.

  First, the first apparatus will be described. As shown in FIG. 1, a symbol operating port 3 is provided at the center lower part of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1, and a first variable winning device 4 is provided further below. The symbol operating port 3 includes a passage for the game ball 5, and a blade 6 is supported at the entrance to the passage so as to be opened and closed. Further, the first variable winning device 4 includes a big winning opening 7. A V zone and a winning path are provided in the back of the big winning opening 7. Then, the game ball 5 that has won the big winning opening 7 is guided to a winning ball processing apparatus (not shown) through either the V zone or the winning path. In addition, a shutter 8 is provided in front of the special winning opening 7. The shutter 8 is actuated by a large winning opening solenoid 9 provided on the side of the large winning opening 7 to open and close the large winning opening 7. Specifically, when the solenoid 9 is in an excited state, the shutter 8 is tilted substantially horizontally, thereby opening the special winning opening 7. Further, when the solenoid 9 is in a non-excited state, the shutter 8 is in a substantially vertical state, whereby the special winning opening 7 is closed.

  A special symbol display device 11 as a variable display device is incorporated in the upper center of the game board 2. The special symbol display device 11 includes a display unit 11a including a segment display, and a plurality of symbol strings are displayed here. As shown in FIG. 2, in the present embodiment, three symbol sequences of the left symbol sequence, the middle symbol sequence, and the right symbol sequence are displayed as these symbol sequences, but other numbers of symbol sequences are displayed. May be.

  Each symbol row is composed of a plurality of symbols. Each symbol is basically composed of numbers “0” to “9” displayed in segments (7 segments). These symbols can be jackpot symbols, miss reach symbols, and miss symbols as special game symbols (these will be described later). Note that the number and types of symbols are not limited to the above example, and may be constituted by character symbols or picture symbols. Of course, you may arrange | position the symbol which can become only a deviating symbol between these. In the present embodiment, each symbol row is displayed in a variable manner by sequentially lighting and displaying each symbol (the variation method may be any method such as scroll variation).

  In addition, a normal symbol display device 12 is provided on the upper portion of the special symbol display device 11. The normal symbol display device 12 has four holding lamps (not shown) made of light emitting diodes (LEDs) and a 7-segment display unit 12a made of LEDs which are normal symbol display units.

  Further, a pair of passing gates 13 are disposed on the left and right sides of the game board 2. When the game ball 5 passes through the passing gate 13, the normal symbol display device 12 operates. In the present embodiment, the normal symbol display device 12 variably displays a number from “0” to “9” and displays the segment on the 7-segment display unit, and the number is a predetermined value (in this embodiment, “7 ”), The blade 6 of the symbol operating port 3 is opened for a predetermined number of seconds. With this opening, winning in the symbol operating port 3 becomes relatively easy. The normal symbol display device 12 can store up to four times the number of passages of the passing ball 13 of the game ball 5, and displays the number of suspensions with a retention lamp. Therefore, even if the game ball 5 passes the passing gate 13 with the four holding lamps lit, it is not counted as a holding ball, and the gaming ball 5 passes the passing gate 13 as long as the holding lamp is lit. If not, the normal symbol display device 12 is activated as many times as the number of holdings.

  In the display unit 11 a of the special symbol display device 11, the symbol variation of each symbol row is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the symbol operating port 3. Also, one of the jackpot symbol, the missed reach symbol, and the missed symbol is selected and set as a stop symbol. The stop symbol is a symbol displayed in the effective frame when each symbol column stops symbol variation. In the present embodiment, the symbol variation is stopped in the order of the left symbol row, the right symbol row, and the middle symbol row, but this is only an example, and may be stopped in another order.

  The jackpot symbol is a symbol for generating a jackpot state as a special game state advantageous to the player after reaching the reach state. Specifically, when the variation of all the symbol sequences is finally stopped, the displayed symbol combination may become a predetermined jackpot combination. That is, when the same type of symbols are stopped and displayed together, there may be a combination of the same symbols (for example, symbols “7”, “7”, “7”). The symbol constituting this combination is the “big hit symbol”. Under the condition that the combination of jackpots is established, the special electric accessory is activated (the jackpot 7 is opened), and a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player is generated. That is, it becomes possible to acquire more prize balls.

  The reach state refers to the state immediately before the big hit. The reach state includes a state in which the symbol variation in the right symbol row stops on the jackpot line with the same type of symbols as the stop symbol in the left symbol row. In the above reach state, the symbol variation of the middle symbol row is different from the one that finally stops at the same kind of symbol (big hit symbol) as the stop symbol of both the left and right symbol rows and becomes a big hit state Stopping at a kind of symbol (this is referred to as “outgoing reach”) and not being in a big hit state (hereinafter referred to as “outgoing reach”) is included.

  In the reach state, various reach patterns are set. As the reach pattern, various reach patterns such as “normal reach”, “flash reach”, and “high-speed reach” are set. Among these reach patterns, reach patterns other than “normal reach” are so-called “super reach”. When the operation of “super reach” is started, generally, the expected value at which a big hit state occurs (expected value for big hit) is higher than in the case of “normal reach”. In “Super Reach”, the expected value of jackpots varies depending on each reach pattern.

  Although it has already been described that the symbol variation of each symbol row is started based on the winning of the game ball 5 to the symbol operation port 3, when the game ball 5 further wins the symbol operation port 3 during this variation display. As in the case of passing through the passage gate 13, the corresponding fluctuation display is performed after the current fluctuation display is completed. That is, the variable display is waited (held). The maximum number of variable displays to be held is determined for each model of pachinko machine. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of holds is set to 4 times, but is not limited to this.

  In the special symbol display device 11, a holding lamp 14 made of a light emitting diode (LED) is incorporated below the display unit 11a. The number of the holding lamps 14 is the same as the above-described maximum holding number (in this case, four). The hold lamp 14 is turned on every time the variable display is held, and is turned off when the variable display corresponding to the hold is executed.

  Next, the second device will be described. A pair of blade operation ports 15 are provided at lower portions on both sides of the game board 2 of the pachinko machine 1. A second variable winning device 16 is provided at the center of the game board 2. The blade operating port 15 includes a passage for the game ball 5, and the second variable winning device 16 includes a large winning port 17. A V zone 18 and a winning path are provided inside the large winning opening 17 in the second variable winning device 16. Then, the game ball 5 that has won the grand prize opening 17 is guided to a winning ball processing apparatus (not shown) through either the V zone 18 or the winning path. Further, at a normal time, a pair of left and right large blades 19 are supported so as to be openable and closable so as to close the special winning opening 17. The large blade 19 is actuated by a large winning opening solenoid 20 provided on the back side of the second variable winning apparatus 16 to open and close the large winning opening 17. Specifically, when the solenoid 20 is in an excited state, the large blade 19 opens substantially horizontally as shown by the solid line in the figure, thereby opening the large winning opening 17 and making it easy to win the game ball 5. Become. Further, when the solenoid 20 is in a non-excited state, the large blade 19 is closed as shown by a two-dot chain line in the figure, and the large winning opening 17 is thereby closed.

  Note that a stopping device (not shown) is provided in the second variable winning device 16, and the stopping device is operated at the time of a big hit, which will be described later, so that the winning probability to the V zone 18 can be increased. May be.

  In the second variable winning device 16, the above-described opening or closing operation of the large blade 19 is started based on winning of the game ball 5 into the blade operation port 15. Then, during the opening / closing operation of the large blade 19, the special electric motor is required on the condition that the game ball 5 wins the second variable winning device 16 from the big winning opening 17 and passes through the V zone 18. The winning combination is activated (the special winning opening 17 is opened and closed a predetermined number of times), and a jackpot state that is advantageous to the player is generated. That is, even in this case, it is possible to acquire more premium balls.

  In addition to this, various other lamps and electrical decoration members for enhancing the gaming effect are attached to a plurality of locations of the pachinko machine 1. These lighting members and the like can be turned on (turned off, turned on, blinked, etc.) as the game progresses. Furthermore, the pachinko machine 1 is provided with a speaker (not shown) that generates sound effects as the game progresses. In addition, the game board 2 is provided with a normal winning opening 21 and the like.

  In the present embodiment, in order to detect the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 that changes according to the player's operation, the game board 2 includes a symbol operating port switch 22, a first V zone switch 23, a first A count switch 24, a through switch 25, a second V-zone switch 26, a second count switch 27, a blade operation port switch 28, and the like are respectively attached. The symbol operating port switch 22 detects winning of the game ball 5 to the symbol operating port 3. The first V-zone switch 23 detects the winning of the game ball 5 in the V-zone of the large winning opening 7 of the first variable winning device 4, and the first count switch 24 is a game ball A winning to the 5 big winning opening 7 is detected. The through switch 25 detects the passage of the game ball 5 through the passage gate 13. Further, the second V-zone switch 26 detects the passing of the game ball 5 in the second variable winning device 16 through the V zone 18, and the second count switch 27 is a game in the second variable winning device 16. The passage of the ball 5 through the winning path is detected. Further, the blade working port switch 28 detects winning of the game ball 5 to the blade working port 15.

  In this embodiment, based on the detection results of the switches 22 to 28, solenoids 9, 20, special symbol display device 11, each holding lamp 14, ordinary symbol display device 12 (7-segment display unit and holding lamp), blade 6, etc. A control device 29 is provided for controlling the drive of each. The control device 29 includes a read only memory (ROM), a central processing unit (CPU), a random access memory (RAM), and the like. The ROM stores a predetermined control program and initial data in advance, and the CPU has addresses corresponding to the first device and the second device described above, and performs various arithmetic processes according to the ROM control program and the like. Execute. The RAM temporarily stores the calculation result by the CPU in a buffer, an area, or the like.

  In the present embodiment, as one of the controls by the CPU (control device 24), there is mode switching control for switching the game mode with respect to the first device. In the present embodiment, two modes are prepared. That is, for example, a normal mode in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a relatively low probability of about 1/300, and a probability variation (probability change) in which a jackpot gaming state is generated with a high probability of about 1/60, which is about five times that There is a mode.

  In general, the concept of the probability variation mode is as follows: (1) The probability that “7” is displayed on the 7-segment display portion 12a is increased as compared with the normal time, and the chance of opening the blade 6 of the symbol operating port 3 is increased. (2) Shortening the time for changing the numbers in the 7-segment display unit 12a, (3) Increasing the opening time of the blades 6 (and / or increasing the number of winning prizes), (4) Special symbol display For example, shortening the symbol variation time of the display unit 11a of the device 11 and (5) increasing the expected value of the jackpot compared to the normal mode. In the probability variation mode in the present embodiment, these (1 ) To (5), only (5) is executed, that is, only that the expected value of jackpot is increased.

  In the present embodiment, the normal mode is set when the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. After that, when the jackpot gaming state is entered, either the probability variation mode or the normal mode is selected, and the selected mode is executed until the next jackpot gaming state is generated. In other words, according to the present embodiment, when the jackpot game state is reached (a jackpot symbol) is odd (“1”, “3”, “5”, “7”, “9”) When the mode is executed and the jackpot game state is reached (the jackpot symbol) is an even number (“2”, “4”, “6”, “8”, “0”), the normal mode is executed. The

  Next, the operation of the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described. First, the operation of the first device will be described. The flowcharts of FIGS. 2 to 9 show various routines executed by the control device 29 in relation to the first device. The processing of these routines is executed based on the counter group, the winning determination flag FE, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR, a hold counter CH, a winning counter CE, an internal random number counter CI, a missed reach random number counter CO, a jackpot symbol random number counter CB, left, middle and right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR, reach It consists of a type determination counter CV and the like.

  Note that the round counter CR is for counting the number of rounds at the time of the big hit, and the winning counter CE is for counting the number of winning game balls 5 to the big winning opening 7. The hold counter CH is for counting the number of hold times of the variable display, and takes values of “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”, “4” in order.

  The internal random number counter CI is used for determining the jackpot state in the special symbol display device 11 (first device). The outreach random number counter CO is used to determine whether or not to perform display in the outreach state (effect of outreach reach). Furthermore, the jackpot symbol random number counter CB is for determining a jackpot symbol. Each of these counters CI, CO, and CB updates the value within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”). Each value is read as a random number according to a predetermined condition. The counters CI, CO, and CB return to their initial values when each value reaches a specific value.

  The left, middle, and right symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, and CDR are used to randomly determine stop symbols and the like. The left symbol random number counter CDL updates the value within a predetermined range every predetermined time (for example, “2 ms”), and returns it to the initial value when it reaches a specific value. The middle symbol random number counter CDC updates the value within a predetermined range every time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes a round, and returns it to the initial value when it reaches a specific value. The right symbol random number counter CDR updates the value within a predetermined range every time the middle symbol random number counter CDC makes a round, and returns it to the initial value when it reaches a specific value.

  The reach type determination counter CV is used to select one of the above-described multiple types of reach patterns. For example, the value (random number value) is updated every time the left symbol random number counter CDL makes a round. When the value reaches a specific value, the initial value is restored. However, each reach pattern is weighted, and the probability that each reach pattern is selected is individually different. Further, in the present embodiment, the probability that each reach pattern is selected differs depending on whether it is a big hit (at the time of big hit) or a case of a big hit (at the time of outreach).

  Further, these counter groups are prepared for the normal mode and the probability variation mode, respectively. That is, each of these counter groups is prepared in the normal mode counter table and the probability variation mode counter table. In the normal mode, the counter group of the normal mode counter table is updated and distributed as appropriate, and in the probability change mode, the counter group of the probability change mode counter table is updated and distributed as appropriate. Of course, it is not necessary to prepare them separately as described above (a common counter group may be used). For example, in the probability variation mode, the jackpot value of the internal random number counter CI may be simply increased.

  The winning determination flag FE is used to determine whether or not there is a winning in the V zone. The flag FE is set to “0” when there is no winning, and is set to “1” when there is a winning.

  The flowchart of FIG. 2 sorts the combinations of the values (random numbers) of the design random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR after updating the counters CI, CO, CB, CDL, CDC, CDR, CV described above. The “random number distribution routine” for storing the distributed value in the corresponding symbol random number buffer is shown. This routine is executed every predetermined time (2 ms) after the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. When this routine is started, the control device 29 first adds (updates) “1” to the internal random number counter CI, the missed reach random number counter CO, and the jackpot symbol random number counter CB in step S1.

  In step S2, “1” is added to the left symbol random number counter CDL. The middle / right symbol random number counters CDC and CDR are updated according to the values of the left and middle symbol random number counters CDL and CDC, respectively. Specifically, “1” is added to the middle symbol random number counter CDC at the timing when the left symbol random number counter CDL is returned to the initial value, and the value of the counter CDC is maintained at other timings. Further, if the middle symbol random number counter CDC is returned to the initial value, “1” is added to the right symbol random number counter CDR, and if not, the value of the counter CDR is maintained. Further, in step S3, the control device 29 updates the reach type determination counter CV.

  Next, in step S4, it is determined whether or not the combination of the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is a predetermined “combination symbol combination”. If this condition is satisfied, the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC and CDR are stored in the corresponding outlier symbol random number buffer in step S5. Here, the corresponding out symbol random number buffer specifically refers to the left symbol random number buffer with respect to the left symbol random number counter CDL, the middle symbol random number counter CDC with respect to the symbol symbol random error counter, and the right symbol random number counter. Regarding the CDR, it is assumed to indicate an off-right symbol random number buffer (the same applies to step S7 described later). And the control apparatus 29 once complete | finishes the subsequent process, after performing the process of step S5.

  On the other hand, if the condition of step S4 is not satisfied, whether or not the combination of the values of the design random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is a predetermined “combination of outreach symbols” in step S6. Judging. If this condition is satisfied, the values of the symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR are stored in the corresponding outreach symbol random number buffer in step S7, and the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

  If the condition in step S6 is not satisfied, the “random number distribution routine” is terminated without performing any of the processes in steps S5 and S7. In this case, the combination of the values of the respective symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, CDR is not a combination of an outlier symbol or an outlier reach symbol, that is, a combination of jackpot symbols.

  Thus, in the “random number distribution routine”, combinations of the values of the three symbol random number counters CDL, CDC, and CDR are checked every predetermined time. In the case of a combination of outlier symbols, random numbers are stored in the outlier symbol random number buffer, and in the case of outlier reach symbols, the random number is stored in the outlier symbol random number buffer. In the case of a jackpot symbol combination, random numbers are not stored in any symbol random number buffer.

  Next, the “storage processing routine” shown in the flowchart of FIG. 3 will be described. The main function of this routine is to store the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, CDR in the symbol random number area every time the game ball 5 wins the symbol operating port 3.

  When the “storage processing routine” is started, the control device 29 determines whether or not the game ball 5 has won the symbol operating port 3 based on the detection result of the symbol operating port switch 22 in step S10. . If the determination condition is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated. If the determination condition is satisfied, the value of the hold counter CH is the maximum hold count (in this case, “4”) in step S11. Or less.

  If the value of the hold counter CH is smaller than the maximum hold count, “1” is added to the hold counter CH in step S12. In the following step S13, the control device 29 turns on one of the corresponding holding lamps 14 and proceeds to step S14. On the other hand, if the determination condition of step S11 is not satisfied, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing the processing after step S12 described above. Therefore, the symbol variation display is held only up to four times, and the hold is not stored even if there are more winnings.

  In step S14, the control device 29 stores the value of the internal random number counter CI in the internal random number area. In the next step S15, the value of the outreach random number counter CO is stored in the outreach random number area. Furthermore, in step S16, the control device 29 stores the left, middle, and right out symbol random number buffer values (CDL, CDC, CDR) in the corresponding left, middle, and right out symbol random number areas, The subsequent processing is temporarily terminated.

  As described above, in the “storage processing routine”, the values of the random number counters CI, CO, CDL, CDC, and CDR are stored in each symbol random number area.

  Next, the “first special electric accessory control routine” shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 4 to 6 will be described. This routine is for controlling the first variable winning device 4, the special symbol display device 11, etc. using the calculation results of the above-mentioned “random number distribution routine”, “storage processing routine”, etc. 1 is executed every predetermined time after the power is turned on.

  When this "first special electric accessory control routine" is started, the control device 29 first determines in step S20 whether or not the second jackpot flag XOA2 is set to "1". Here, the second jackpot flag XOA2 is set to “1” during occurrence of a jackpot state in the second device, and is set to “0” in other cases. It is. If an affirmative determination is made in step S20, the operation of the first device is invalidated on the assumption that a big hit state is currently occurring in the second device. That is, in step S21, the control device 29 invalidates the winning to the symbol operating port 3, and in subsequent step S22, clears various data and erases the display on the display unit 11a. Therefore, after that, unless the jackpot state in at least the second device is finished, the operation in the first device is not performed. And the control apparatus 29 once complete | finishes subsequent processes.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S20, it is determined that the big hit state has not occurred in the second device, and the process proceeds to step S23.

  In step S23, the control device 29 determines whether or not the value of the hold counter CH is not “0”. When a negative determination is made, that is, when the value of the hold counter CH is “0”, the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. On the other hand, if the determination condition is satisfied (CH = 1, 2, 3, 4), “i” is set to “0” in step S30, and the hold counter CH is set in the next step S40. Is not the same as “i”.

  If this determination condition is satisfied (CH ≠ i), in step S50, the internal random number area (i + 1), the outreach random number area (i + 1), the left middle right out symbol random area (i + 1) Each data is shifted to the previous area (i). Next, in step S60, the control device 29 adds “1” to “i” and returns to step S40.

  On the other hand, when the determination condition of step S40 is not satisfied (CH = i), the process proceeds to step S70 (see FIG. 5), and one of the hold lamps 14 corresponding to the hold counter CH is turned off. In the next step S80, “1” is subtracted from the hold counter CH.

  Next, in step S90, the control device 29 executes a symbol variation start process. Specifically, as shown in the “variation start processing routine” in FIG. 7, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value. If the value of the internal random number counter CI is a jackpot value, in step S902, the jackpot symbol corresponding to the jackpot value (based on the jackpot symbol random number counter CB) is stored in the memory as a final stop symbol. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S905.

  On the other hand, if the determination condition in step S901 is not satisfied, it is determined in step S903 whether or not the value of the outlier random number counter CO is the same as a predetermined outreaching value. If the value of the outreach random number counter CO is the same as the outreach reach value, in step S904, the symbol corresponding to the outreach reach value (outreach reach symbol) is stored in the memory as the final stop symbol, and the flow advances to step S905. Transition.

  If the determination condition in step S903 is not satisfied, in step S906, the removed symbol in step S16 is stored in the memory as the final stop symbol, and the process proceeds to step S907.

  Now, the process proceeds from step S902 or step S904, and in step S905, a reach pattern is acquired. That is, one of various reach patterns such as “normal reach”, “flash reach”, and “high-speed reach” described above is determined based on the reach type determination counter CV.

  And it transfers from step S905 or step S906, and in step S907, the symbol fluctuation | variation of the special symbol display apparatus 11 is started, and a "variation start process routine" is complete | finished.

  Now, as described above, after executing the processing of step S90 ("variation start processing routine"), the control device 29, in step S110 of FIG. 5, displays the symbols in the left and right symbol rows (other than the middle symbol row), Replace with stop symbol. In addition, the symbol variation is stopped so that the symbol after replacement is displayed in both the left and right symbol rows.

  Next, in step S120, the control device 29 performs a reach operation process. Specifically, it is determined whether or not to execute a so-called reach effect this time, and if the determination is affirmative, the reach effect corresponding to the reach pattern acquired this time is performed. For example, when the reach pattern is normal reach, normal reach operation processing (the middle symbol sequence is simply switched and displayed) is performed. In the case of “flash reach”, the flash reach operation (fluctuating and displaying the symbol is displayed) is performed. When the reach pattern is “high-speed reach”, the high-speed reach operation (the symbol is displayed at a very high speed). Performs processing to display fluctuation. Of course, a character may appear and the character or the like may perform various effects. On the other hand, if it is determined not to execute the reach effect, the process proceeds to the next step S125 without performing any processing.

  As described above, after executing the processing of step S120 (“reach operation processing routine”), the control device 29 stops the symbol variation in the middle symbol sequence and finally stops all symbols in step S130. . Note that a so-called re-lottery process may be executed at the time of the final stop. Specifically, when the condition for executing the re-lottery process is satisfied, the symbols of all the symbol sequences are simultaneously changed again. And after predetermined conditions are satisfied, it stops in the state which the symbols of all the symbol sequences were gathered. On the other hand, when the condition for executing the re-lottery process is not satisfied, no process is executed.

  The control device 29 next determines whether or not the symbol combination is a jackpot combination in step S140. At this time, it is also confirmed whether or not the replacement of the stop symbol has been performed correctly. If this determination condition is not satisfied, the “special electric accessory control routine” is terminated. If the symbol combination is a jackpot combination, it is determined again in step S145 whether or not the second jackpot flag XOA2 is set to "1". If an affirmative determination is made in step S145, the process proceeds to step S146 in order to give priority to the jackpot in the second device, assuming that the jackpot state has occurred in the second device first.

  In step S146, the control device 29 invalidates the winning to the symbol operating port 3 as described above, and in the subsequent step S147, clears various data and erases the display on the display unit 11a. Therefore, after that, unless the jackpot state in at least the second device is finished, the operation in the first device is not performed. And the control apparatus 29 once complete | finishes subsequent processes.

  On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S145, it is determined that the big hit state has not yet occurred in the second device, and the process proceeds to step S148. In step S148, the control device 29 sets the first jackpot flag XOA1 to “1” in order to generate a jackpot state in the first device, and proceeds to the next step S150.

  In step S150, the control device 29 clears the round counter CR to “0”. At this time, a jackpot notification display is made by the control device 29 and a mode determination process is executed. More specifically, when the jackpot symbol in the current jackpot state is an odd number, the game mode flag is set to “1” in order to set the probability change mode in the next game after the jackpot ends, and when the jackpot symbol is an even number, Processing such as setting the game mode flag to “0” is performed in order to set the normal mode in the next game after the big hit. Of course, the normal mode or the probability variation mode may be selected regardless of the jackpot symbol.

  Now, in step S160 (see FIG. 6), the control device 29 clears the winning counter CE to “0” and sets the winning determination flag FE to “0”. In the subsequent step S170, the round counter CR is incremented by “1”.

  Further, in step S180, the control device 29 excites the special winning opening solenoid 9. Then, the shutter 8 is tilted to be in a substantially horizontal state, and the special winning opening 7 is opened. With this opening, the game ball 5 can be awarded to the V zone and the winning path.

  Next, in step S190, the control device 29 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter CE is smaller than a predetermined value CEmax. If this determination condition is satisfied, in step S200, it is determined whether or not the scheduled closing time of the big prize opening 7 has not yet arrived. If the scheduled closing time has not yet arrived, the process returns to step S190. As a result, after the start of opening of the big winning opening 4, the big winning opening 7 is kept open unless more game balls 5 win the predetermined value CEmax or the scheduled closing time comes. On the other hand, if either step S190 or step S200 is not satisfied, the control device 29 demagnetizes the special winning opening solenoid 9 in step S210. Then, the shutter 8 is raised to be in a substantially vertical state, and the special winning opening 7 is closed.

  Subsequently, in step S220, the control device 29 determines whether or not the value of the round counter CR is smaller than a predetermined value CRmax. If the value of the round counter CR is less than the predetermined value CRmax, it is determined in subsequent step S230 whether or not the winning determination flag FE is “1”. If the winning determination flag FE is “1”, the process returns to step S160. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs in the first device, the big winning opening 7 repeats the opening / closing cycle until the continuation condition by the game ball 5 winning the V zone is satisfied a predetermined value CRmax times. For example, when the predetermined value CEmax is set to “10”, the opening time of the big winning opening 7 is set to “about 29.5 seconds”, and the predetermined value CRmax is set to “16”, the big winning opening is set. After the release of 7, the game is won 5 when one of the following conditions is satisfied: (1) 10 game balls 5 win the grand prize opening 7 and (2) about 29.5 seconds have passed. The mouth 7 is closed. The opening / closing cycle of the big prize opening 7 is repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds) on condition that the game ball 5 wins the V zone.

  If either one of the determination conditions in step S220 or step S230 is not satisfied, it is determined that the jackpot state has ended, and in step S240, the player is notified of this and the next game mode is set. A process of informing based on the game mode flag is executed. In the subsequent step S250, the control device 29 sets the first jackpot flag XOA1 to “0” so as to allow the operation of the second device thereafter, and ends this routine.

  Next, the operation of the second device will be described. The flowcharts of FIGS. 8 and 9 show the “second special electric accessory control routine” executed by the control device 29 with respect to the second device. The processing of these routines is executed based on the counter group, the winning determination flag FE2, and the like. The counter group includes a round counter CR2, a winning counter CE2, and the like. Note that the round counter CR2 is for counting the number of rounds during the jackpot in the second variable prize winning device 16, and the prize counter CE2 is the number of winning game balls 5 to the jackpot 17 during the jackpot. It is for counting. The winning determination flag FE2 is used for determining whether or not there is a winning in the V zone 18 of the second variable winning device 16. The flag FE2 is set to “0” when there is no winning in the V zone 18, and is set to “1” when there is a winning.

  Now, this routine is executed every predetermined time after the pachinko machine 1 is powered on. When this “second special electric accessory control routine” is started, the controller 29 first determines in step S3001 whether or not the first jackpot flag XOA1 is set to “1”. Here, as described above, the first jackpot flag XOA1 is set to “1” during occurrence of the jackpot state in the first device, and “0” in other cases. Is set to If the determination in step S3001 is affirmative, in step S3002, the winning to the blade operating port 15 is invalidated and the V of the game ball 5 currently winning in the second variable winning device 16 is determined. The winning to the zone 18 is invalidated (even if the game ball 5 passes through the V zone 18, the jackpot state based on the winning is not generated). And the control apparatus 29 once complete | finishes subsequent processes. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S3001, it is determined that a big hit state has not occurred in the first device, and the process proceeds to step S3003.

  In step S <b> 3003, the control device 29 determines whether or not the game ball 5 has won the blade operation port 15 based on the detection result of the blade operation port switch 28. Then, when the game ball 5 has not won the blade operating port 15, the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated without performing any processing. When the game ball 5 wins the blade operating port 15, the large blade 19 is opened and closed once (or twice) in step S3004. At the time of opening and closing, the game ball 5 can temporarily win the big winning opening 17.

  Further, in the next step S3005, the control device 29 determines whether or not the game ball 5 that has won the big prize opening 17 has passed through the V zone 18. If it has not yet passed, it is determined in step S3006 whether a predetermined time has elapsed after the opening / closing operation of the large blade 19 is completed. If the predetermined time has not yet elapsed, the process returns to step S3005. On the other hand, when the predetermined time has elapsed, it is assumed that the game ball 5 has not passed through the V zone 18 despite the large blade 19 being opened and closed, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. A separate detection switch is provided in the vicinity of the V zone 18, and the number of game balls 5 detected by the detection switch without being affirmed in step S3005 and the game detected by the second count switch 27. When the number of the spheres 5 coincides, it is possible that the subsequent processing is temporarily terminated assuming that the V zone 18 has not passed. In this case, if the number of game balls 5 detected by the detection switch does not match the number of game balls 5 detected by the second count switch 27 even after a predetermined time has elapsed, An error notification may be executed on the assumption that a clogged ball has occurred.

  If it is determined in step S3005 that the game ball 5 that has won the big prize opening 17 has passed the V zone 18, the first big hit flag XOA1 is set to "1" again in step S3007. It is determined whether or not. If the first jackpot flag XOA1 is set to “1”, it is determined that the jackpot state has occurred first in the first device, and the process proceeds to step S3008. In step S3008, the control device 29 invalidates the winning to the blade operating port 15 and invalidates the winning to the V zone 18 of the game ball 5 (does not generate a big hit state based on passage through the V zone 18). . And the control apparatus 29 once complete | finishes subsequent processes. On the other hand, if a negative determination is made in step S3007, it is determined that a big hit state has not occurred in the first device, and the process proceeds to step S3010.

  In step 3010, the control device 29 sets the second jackpot flag XOA2 to “1” in order to generate a jackpot state in the second device. Therefore, thereafter, the jackpot state does not occur in the first device until the jackpot state in the second device is completed.

  Next, in step S3011, the control device 29 clears the value of the round counter CR2 to “0”. In subsequent step S3012, the control device 29 resets the value of the winning counter CE2 to “0” and resets the winning determination flag FE2 to “0”. Further, in the subsequent step S3013, the control device 29 increments the value of the round counter CR2 by “1”.

  Next, in step S3014, the control device 29 determines whether or not the value of the round counter CR2 is equal to or less than a predetermined value CR2max. If an affirmative determination is made (when the value of the round counter CR2 is equal to or smaller than the predetermined value CR2max), the control device 29 drives and controls the large winning opening solenoid 20 in step S3015 so that the large blade 19 continues. Open and close. Thereby, while the large blade 19 is continuously opened and closed, the player can win a plurality of game balls 5 in the large winning opening 17.

  In subsequent step S3016, the control device 29 determines whether or not the winning determination flag FE2 is switched to “1”. When the winning determination flag FE2 is switched to “1”, the process returns to step S3012 to basically shift to the next round. On the other hand, if the winning determination flag FE2 is still “0”, the process proceeds to step S3017. In step S3017, the control device 29 determines whether or not the value of the winning counter CE2 is less than a predetermined value CEmax. If the value of the winning counter CE2 is less than the predetermined value CEmax, it is determined in step S3018 whether the number of times of opening / closing the large blade 19 is less than a predetermined number (for example, 18 times). If the number of opening / closing of the large blade 19 is less than the predetermined number, the process returns to step S3016 to repeat the continuous opening / closing of the large blade 19. On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S3017 or step S3018 (opening / closing of the large blade 19 without winning in the V zone 18 or when the value of the winning counter CE2 becomes equal to or greater than the predetermined value CEmax or winning in the V zone 18) If the number of times has reached a predetermined number), the process proceeds to step S3019 to end the jackpot state in the second device.

  In step S3019, the control device 29 ends the continuous opening and closing of the large blades 19 and closes the special winning opening 17. In the subsequent step S3020, the second jackpot flag XOA2 is set to “0”, and the subsequent processing is temporarily ended. Therefore, after that, the operation in the first device is validated.

  On the other hand, when a negative determination is made in step S3012 (when the value of the round counter CR2 exceeds a predetermined value CR2max), the process proceeds to step S3019 in order to end the jackpot state in the second device. Therefore, once the big hit gaming state occurs in the second device, the big winning opening 7 repeats the opening / closing cycle until the continuation condition by the game ball 5 winning the V zone 18 is satisfied the predetermined value CR2max times. . For example, when the predetermined value CEmax is set to “10”, the number of continuous opening and closing of the large blade 19 is set to “18 times”, and the predetermined value CRmax is set to “15”, after the occurrence of the big hit state, (1) Ten game balls 5 win the big prize opening 17; (2) When the large blades 19 are continuously opened and closed 18 times, or when one of the conditions is satisfied, or the game When the ball 5 wins the V zone 18, the special winning opening 17 is temporarily closed. The opening / closing cycle (one round) of the big winning opening 17 is repeated up to 15 times (15 rounds) on condition that the game ball 5 wins the V zone 18. It should be noted that the predetermined value CRmax may be appropriately drawn, such as “5 times”, “7 times”, and “10 times” every time a big hit state occurs.

  As described above in detail, in the present embodiment, the first device and the second device are provided on one game board 2. Therefore, the player can expect the variation of the symbol of the special symbol display device 11 based on the winning at the symbol operating port 3 and the opening and closing of the large blade 19 based on the winning at the blade operating port 15. It is possible to play a game while expecting that the symbols are stopped and displayed and that special conditions such as winning the V zone 18 are satisfied. For this reason, a single pachinko machine 1 can be used to enjoy a plurality of games, and an unprecedented improvement in entertainment can be achieved.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the first device and the second device are prohibited from generating a big hit state at the same time. Therefore, it is possible to avoid problems caused by the occurrence of a big hit state at the same time, for example, a situation where the player is confused or excessively advantageous to the player.

  Furthermore, unless a big hit state occurs in either one of the devices, the occurrence of a predetermined trigger in both devices (the variation of the symbol of the special symbol display device 11 based on the winning of the symbol operating port 3 and the blade operating port 15 The large blades 19 can be opened and closed based on the winning prize. Therefore, a feeling that a plurality of games can be enjoyed with the single pachinko machine 1 can be more reliably experienced.

  In addition, in the present embodiment, while the jackpot state is occurring on one of the first and second devices, the occurrence of a predetermined trigger on the other device is invalidated. For this reason, in addition to the above-described operational effects being more reliably achieved, during the jackpot state occurrence, it is possible to concentrate on the device in which the jackpot state is occurring, and to further improve the interest. Can be planned.

  In addition, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed within a predetermined period and when winning in the V zone 18 occurs together, the jackpot state is generated only by one of the devices that has been previously met. As a result, the above-described effects can be achieved more reliably.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of the said embodiment, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (A) Although not specifically mentioned in the above embodiment, when the big hit state has not occurred in both the first device and the second device, and one of the predetermined triggers is generated, The occurrence of the other predetermined opportunity may be invalidated for a predetermined period. By having such a configuration, the game balls 5 passed through the V zone 18 in advance even though the symbols were aligned (or even when they were aligned), so that the big hit state in the first device was Occurrence is invalidated, and conversely, even though it has passed through the V zone 18 (or even though it has already passed), the occurrence of a big hit state in the second device due to the fact that the symbols are aligned first Can be avoided, and the disappointment for the player can be suppressed in advance.

  (B) In the case of (a) above, (1) when one trigger is generated first, the generation of the other predetermined trigger may be invalidated for a predetermined period. (2) Is generated first, and then the other is generated, the generation of one predetermined trigger generated earlier may be invalidated for a predetermined period thereafter. (3) When the other is generated after that, or when a predetermined opportunity occurs at the same time, the occurrence of a predetermined opportunity with a lower value for the player may be invalidated for a predetermined period. (4) When one of them is generated and there is a relatively high possibility that a special condition is satisfied in the device (for example, when the reach state, the super reach state is occurring, or the winning prize opening 17 is won) If you have) , It may be the occurrence of other predetermined trigger invalid predetermined period. Furthermore, (5) when priority is determined in advance for occurrence of a predetermined trigger, and none of the jackpot states are generated, and one of the predetermined triggers is generated When one of the priorities is high, the occurrence of the other predetermined trigger may be invalidated for a predetermined period.

  (C) In (b) above, the invalidity is that the necessary conditions for the occurrence of the predetermined trigger (for example, winning in the symbol operating port 3, winning in the blade operating port 15, etc.) are not established. Alternatively, the necessary conditions for generating the big hit state (for example, that the symbols are aligned, winning the V zone 18 and the like) may not be established.

  (D) In the above-described embodiment, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed within a predetermined period and winning in the V zone 18 occurs, only one of the devices for which the condition has been established first is used. It was decided to generate a big hit state. On the other hand, (1) the jackpot state may be generated only by the device for which the special condition is later established, or (2) the player is informed that the special condition is likely to be established first. The jackpot state may be generated only by a device having a higher possibility of being detected, or (3) the jackpot state may be generated only by a device having a predetermined trigger previously generated. Alternatively, (4) the jackpot state may be generated only by the device for which the predetermined trigger is generated later.

  (E) In the above embodiment, the occurrence of a predetermined trigger in the other device is invalidated while the jackpot state is occurring in one of the first and second devices. On the other hand, when a big hit state is generated in one device, the occurrence of the other predetermined trigger is valid and the special trigger is generated due to the occurrence of the other predetermined trigger. When the above condition is satisfied, the state may be switchable so that the big hit state is generated in the other device. In this case, the switching of the state may be performed after (1) the jackpot state in the one device is finished, or (2) promptly performed when a special condition is satisfied. It may be. Further, the priority order may be determined in advance, and the switching may be prohibited when the priority order is higher in the device in which the big hit state has been generated first.

  (F) In the above embodiment, the first device and the second device are prohibited from generating a big hit state at the same time. On the other hand, a big hit state may be generated at the same time. According to this configuration, the player can expect the occurrence of each predetermined opportunity, and can play the game while expecting that each special condition is satisfied. Furthermore, since a jackpot state may be generated at the same time, in this case, it becomes a very desirable situation for the player, which will spur joy.

  (G) In addition, when one of the devices is activated, the other device may be disabled. For example, when winning in the symbol operating port 3 in the first device is activated, winning in the blade operating port 15 may be disabled or vice versa.

  (H) In the case of the above (g), switching between the activation and the immobilization may be performed every predetermined time, or may be performed every time a big hit state is generated. Further, switching between the activation and the immobilization may be enabled based on an arbitrary operation of the player (for example, a switching operation such as pressing of a switching means such as a button).

  (I) In the above embodiment, the first apparatus is displayed in a variable manner by winning the symbol operating port 3 provided in the game board 2 so that the symbol becomes a predetermined stop mode. The grand prize winning opening 7 is assumed to be opened. In addition, the second device is provided with a second variable winning device 16 in which the big winning opening 17 is always closed by the large blade 19 and the winning inside the game ball 5 is difficult or impossible. Based on the winning of the operating port 15, the large winning port 17 is opened to allow the winning to the inside, and the large blades 19 are continuously provided that the winning game ball 5 passes through the V zone 18. It was supposed to be opened and closed. On the other hand, it is good also as a pachinko machine provided with two or more said 1st apparatuses, and good also as a pachinko machine provided with two or more said 2nd apparatuses. Furthermore, a special right is generated by passing through a special area of the game ball 5 based on a prize of a particular prize opening provided on the game board 2 and difficult to win at a normal time. You may use as a at least one of the 1st and 2nd apparatus what the big hit state is generated when the game ball 5 wins.

  (J) In the above embodiment, the normal mode or the probability change mode is given after the big hit state is generated in the first device. However, the game mode may not be switched. Good. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which can acquire what is called a time shortening mode.

  In addition, as a concept of the probability variation mode, (1) For example, the probability that “7” is displayed on the separately provided 7-segment display unit 12a is increased compared to the normal time, and the blade 6 provided immediately above the symbol operation port 3 (2) increase the opening time of the blade 6 (and / or increase the number of winning prizes), (2) increase the opening time of the blades 6 (and / or increase the number of winnings), 4) Shortening the fluctuation time of the symbol on the display unit 11a of the special symbol display device 11; (5) Of the fact that the expected value of jackpot is higher than that in the normal mode, only (5), that is, the jackpot probability is simply Only being enhanced may be considered as a concept of the probability variation mode, and satisfying at least one of (1) to (4) including (5) may be regarded as a probability variation mode. That is, any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4), (2) and (3), (2) And (4), (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and (3) and (4), ( A combination of 2), (3) and (4), (1), (2), (3), (4)) and (5) may be regarded as the probability variation mode. Further, as a concept of the time reduction mode, any combination of (1) to (4) (for example, (1) and (2), (1) and (3), (1) and (4), (2) And (3), (2) and (4), (3) and (4), (1) and (2) and (3), (1) and (2) and (4), (1) and ( 3) and (4), (2), (3) and (4), (1), (2), (3) and (4)) can be regarded as time reduction modes.

  (K) With respect to the first device and the second device, the big prize opening may be shared. For example, the big prize opening 7 and the shutter 8 in the above embodiment are omitted, and the big prize opening 17 of the second variable prize winning device 16 is changed to the big prize winning in the first and second devices as shown in FIG. It is good also as a mouth. In this case, when the symbols are arranged on the special symbol display device 11, a big hit state is generated by continuously opening and closing (or maintaining the open state) the large blades 19.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Pachinko machine, 2 ... Game board, 3 ... Symbol operation opening, 4 ... 1st variable prize-winning device, 5 ... Game ball as a game medium, 7 ... Grand prize opening, 11 ... Special symbol display device, 15 ... Feather Actuating port, 16 ... second variable winning device, 17 ... large winning port, 19 ... large blade, 29 ... control device.

Claims (1)

A first opportunity grant for generating a first predetermined opportunity in the first device provided in the game board on the condition that the first condition is satisfied in a gaming situation that changes according to the player's operation Means,
A state advantageous to the player by operating the first variable winning device provided in the game board on the condition that a special condition is satisfied in the first device at the time of the first predetermined trigger First advantageous state generating means for generating
A second opportunity grant for generating a second predetermined opportunity in the second device provided in the game board on the condition that the second condition is satisfied in a game situation that changes in accordance with the operation of the player Means,
At the time of the second predetermined opportunity, the second variable winning device provided on the first variable winning device or the game board is provided on the condition that a special condition is satisfied in the second device. A gaming machine comprising second advantageous state generating means for generating an advantageous state for a player,
A gaming machine characterized in that said first and second advantageous state generating means are prohibited from generating an advantageous state for a player at the same time.

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