JP2017086626A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of suppressing reduction of an interest to a game due to entry of a game medium to a discharge area.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises a discharge area (for example, a second out hole 26b) to which game media discharged from a game area enter. The game machine is configured to, by displacing a prescribed member (for example, a lid part, slide members 20a, 20b) provided on a variable device, change a state of the variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 20) from a first state to a second state. When the state of the variable device is changed to the second state, at least a part (for example, the slide member 20b) of the prescribed members hides at least a part of the discharge area (for example, the second out hole 26b is hidden by the slide member 20b).SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine capable of playing a game.

  As a gaming machine, a game ball, which is a game medium, is launched into a game area by a launching device, and when a game ball wins a prize area such as a prize opening provided in the game area, a predetermined prize value is given to the player There is something that was configured. Furthermore, variable display means capable of variably displaying the identification information (also referred to as “fluctuation”) is provided, and when the display result of the variable display of the identification information in the variable display means becomes a specific display result, a predetermined game value Is configured to give to the player (so-called pachinko machine).

  The winning value means that a winning ball is paid out or a score or a prize is given in accordance with the winning of a game ball in the winning area. In addition, the game value means that when a specific display result is obtained, the state of the variable winning ball apparatus provided in the gaming area of the gaming machine becomes an advantageous state for a player who is easy to win, and for the player. For example, a right to be advantageous can be generated, and a condition for paying out a winning ball can be easily established.

  In a pachinko machine, a specific display mode determined in advance is derived and displayed as a display result of variable display of a special symbol (identification information) that is started by variable display means based on the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening. In this case, a “big hit (favorable state)” occurs. The derived display is to stop and display the symbol. When the big hit occurs, for example, the big winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times, and the game shifts to a big hit gaming state where the hit ball is easy to win. And in each open period, if there is a prize for a predetermined number (for example, 10) of the big prize opening, the big prize opening is closed. And the number of times the special winning opening is opened is fixed to a predetermined number (for example, 16 rounds). An opening time (for example, 29 seconds) is determined for each opening, and even if the number of winnings does not reach a predetermined number, the big winning opening is closed when the opening time elapses. Hereinafter, the opening period of each special winning opening may be referred to as a round.

  In addition, the pachinko gaming machine is provided with a variable device such as a big prize opening in the game area and a discharge area such as an out port through which game media (game balls) are discharged from the game area. For example, Patent Document 1 describes that a first winning port, a second winning port, a first out port, and a second out port are provided in the gaming area, and is located beside the first winning port. It is described that the second outlet is arranged in the direction.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2008-67937 (paragraphs 0048-0051, FIG. 4)

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the game medium that seems to have been directed to the variable device does not necessarily enter the variable device, and may enter the discharge area. In this case, since it is possible to visually recognize the entry of the game medium into the discharge area, there is a risk that the interest of the game will be reduced.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress a decrease in interest in games due to a game medium entering a discharge area.

(Means 1) A gaming machine according to the present invention is a gaming machine capable of playing a game from a first state (for example, a closed state) in which a game medium (for example, a game ball) cannot enter or is difficult to enter. A variable device (for example, a special variable winning ball device 20 (large winning opening)) that changes to a second state (for example, an open state) in which a game medium can enter, and a discharge area into which a game medium discharged from the game area enters (For example, the 2nd out port 26b) and the predetermined member (for example, cover part 24b, slide members 20a and 20b) provided in the variable device are displaced, and the variable device is changed from the first state to the second state. Variable device control means (for example, a portion of steps S305 to S307 in the game control microcomputer 560) that is predetermined when the variable device changes to the second state. At least a part of the discharge region is concealed by at least a part of the material (for example, the slide member 20b) (for example, as shown in FIG. 5B-2), the second out port 26b is concealed by the slide member 20b. It is characterized by that. According to such a configuration, since the game medium entering the discharge area is concealed, it is possible to make the game medium entering the discharge area difficult to see, and it is interesting for the game by the game medium entering the discharge area. Can be suppressed.

(Means 2) In the means 1, the discharge area is arranged in a direction in which the predetermined member is displaced (for example, as shown in FIG. 5B-2), the second out port 26b is a special variable winning ball apparatus. 20 may be arranged to the right of 20). According to such a configuration, the discharge area can be effectively concealed.

(Means 3) When the game medium enters the variable device and the discharge area in the means 1 or 2, the information corresponding to the entry of the game medium into the variable device (for example, in FIGS. 8B and 8C) Display means (for example, a portion of the production control microcomputer 100 that executes the display shown in FIGS. 8B and 8C) may be provided. According to such a configuration, it is possible to make it appear as if the game medium has entered the variable device as the game medium enters the discharge area.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is explanatory drawing which expanded and showed the area | region of the lower right among the game areas of a pachinko gaming machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating operation | movement of a distribution apparatus. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the opening / closing operation | movement of a special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning opening). It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the sliding operation | movement of the slide member provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus (large winning opening). It is a block diagram which shows the circuit structural example of a game control board (main board). It is a flowchart which shows an example of the program of a special symbol process process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the example of a display displayed on an effect display apparatus.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. First, the overall configuration of a pachinko gaming machine 1 that is an example of a gaming machine will be described. FIG. 1 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine 1 as seen from the front. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing, in an enlarged manner, a lower right area in the gaming area 7 of the pachinko gaming machine 1.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame (not shown) formed in a vertically long rectangular shape, and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. Further, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 formed in a frame shape that is provided in the game frame so as to be opened and closed. The game frame includes a front frame (not shown) that can be opened and closed with respect to the outer frame, a mechanism plate (not shown) to which mechanism parts and the like are attached, and various parts (games to be described later) attached to them. A structure including the board 6).

  On the lower surface of the glass door frame 2 is a hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3. Under the hitting ball supply tray 3, there are provided a surplus ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, and a hitting operation handle (operation knob) 5 for firing the hitting ball. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. The game board 6 is a structure including a plate-like body constituting the game board 6 and various components attached to the plate-like body. In addition, a game area 7 is formed on the front surface of the game board 6 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down.

  The member that forms the extra ball tray (lower tray) 4 is configured in a stick shape (bar shape), for example, at a predetermined position on the front side of the upper surface of the lower tray main body (for example, the central portion of the lower tray). Is attached to the stick controller 122 that can be tilted in a plurality of directions (front and rear, left and right).

  The member that forms the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is subjected to a predetermined instruction operation, for example, by a player pressing a predetermined position on the upper surface of the upper plate body (for example, above the stick controller 122). A possible push button 120 is provided. The push button 120 only needs to be configured to be able to detect a predetermined instruction operation such as a pressing operation from a player mechanically, electrically, or electromagnetically.

  An effect display device 9 composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD) is provided near the center of the game area 7. The display screen of the effect display device 9 includes an effect symbol display area for performing variable display of the effect symbol in synchronization with the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Therefore, the effect display device 9 corresponds to a variable display device that performs variable display of effect symbols. The effect symbol display area includes a symbol display area for variably displaying, for example, three decorative (effect) effect symbols of “left”, “middle”, and “right”. The symbol display area includes “left”, “middle”, and “right” symbol display areas, but the position of the symbol display area does not have to be fixed on the display screen of the effect display device 9. Three areas of the display area may be separated. The effect display device 9 is controlled by an effect control microcomputer mounted on the effect control board. When the first special symbol display 8a is executing variable display of the first special symbol, the effect control microcomputer causes the effect display device 9 to execute the effect display along with the variable display, and the second special symbol display 8a executes the second special display. When the variable display of the second special symbol is executed on the symbol display 8b, the effect display is executed by the effect display device 9 along with the variable display, so that the progress of the game can be easily grasped. .

  Further, in the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that will be the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) have continued for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the left middle right symbol is aligned with the same symbol) Stops, swings, scales, or deforms in a state that matches the symbol combination), or multiple symbols fluctuate synchronously in the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol is switched Thus, an effect performed in a state where the possibility of occurrence of a big hit (hereinafter, these states are referred to as reach states) before the final result is displayed is referred to as reach effect. Further, the reach state and its state are referred to as a reach mode. Furthermore, variable display including reach production is called reach variable display. And when the display result of the symbol variably displayed on the effect display device 9 is not a big hit symbol, it becomes “out” and the variation display state ends. A player plays a game while enjoying how to generate a big hit.

  On the right side of the effect display device 9, a first special symbol display (first variable display unit) 8a for variably displaying the first special symbol as identification information is provided. In this embodiment, the first special symbol display 8a is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. In other words, the first special symbol display 8a is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Further, on the right side of the effect display device 9 (next to the right of the first special symbol display 8a), a second special symbol display (second variable display unit) 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as identification information. Is also provided. The second special symbol display 8b is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the second special symbol display 8b is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9.

  The small display is formed in a square shape, for example. In this embodiment, the type of the first special symbol and the type of the second special symbol are the same (for example, both 0 to 9), but the types may be different. Further, the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b may be configured to variably display numbers (or two-digit symbols) of, for example, 00 to 99, for example.

  Hereinafter, the first special symbol and the second special symbol may be collectively referred to as a special symbol, and the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b are collectively referred to as a special symbol indicator (variable display unit). There are things to do.

  Although this embodiment shows a case where two special symbol indicators 8a and 8b are provided, the gaming machine may be provided with only one special symbol indicator.

  The variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a first start condition that is a variable display execution condition (for example, a game ball passed through the first start winning opening 13 (including winning)) or second After the start condition is satisfied (for example, the game ball has passed the second start winning opening 14 or the third starting winning opening 12 (including winning)), the variable display start condition (for example, the number of stored memories is not 0) The variable display time is started based on the fact that the variable display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed and the big hit game is not executed). When (variation time) elapses, the display result (stop symbol) is derived and displayed. Note that the passing of a game ball means that the game ball has passed through a predetermined area such as a prize opening or a gate, and that includes a game ball entering (winning) a prize opening. It is. Deriving and displaying the display result is to finally stop and display a symbol (an example of identification information).

  A winning device having a first start winning port 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. The game ball won in the first start winning opening 13 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the first start opening switch 13a.

  A variable winning ball device 15 having a second starting winning port 14 through which a game ball can be won is provided below a winning device having a first starting winning port (first starting port) 13. The game ball that has won the second start winning opening (second start opening) 14 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the second start opening switch 14a. The variable winning ball device 15 is opened by a solenoid 16. When the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be awarded to the second starting winning port 14 (it is easier to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state, it is easier for the game ball to win the second start winning opening 14 than the first starting winning opening 13. In addition, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball does not win the second start winning opening 14. Therefore, in a state where the variable winning ball device 15 is in the closed state, it is easier for the game ball to win the first starting winning port 13 than the second starting winning port 14. In the state where the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the closed state, it may be configured that the winning is possible (that is, it is difficult for the gaming ball to win) although it is difficult to win a prize.

  Hereinafter, the first start winning opening 13 and the second start winning opening 14 and the third start winning opening 12 described later may be collectively referred to as a start winning opening or a starting opening.

  When the variable winning ball device 15 is controlled to be in the open state, the game ball heading for the variable winning ball device 15 is very likely to win the second start winning port 14. The first start winning opening 13 is provided directly under the effect display device 9, but the interval between the lower end of the effect display device 9 and the first start winning opening 13 is further reduced, or the first start winning opening is set. The nail arrangement around the first start winning opening 13 is made difficult to guide the game balls to the first starting winning opening 13 so that the winning rate of the second starting winning opening 14 is increased. It is also possible to make the direction higher than the winning rate of the first start winning opening 13.

  Above the second special symbol display 8b, there is a second special symbol hold memory display 18b comprising four displays for displaying the number of effective winning balls that have entered the second start winning opening 14, that is, the second reserved memory number. Is provided. The second special symbol storage memory display 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 every time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the second special symbol display 8b is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, above the second special symbol hold memory display 18b, the number of effective winning balls that have entered the first start winning opening 13, that is, the first hold memory number (the hold memory is also referred to as start memory or start prize memory). ) Is displayed, a first special symbol reservation storage display 18a is provided. The first special symbol storage memory indicator 18a increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is an effective start winning. Then, each time the variable display on the first special symbol display 8a is started, the number of indicators to be turned on is reduced by one.

  Further, the display screen of the effect display device 9 is provided with an area (total pending storage display unit) 18c for displaying the total number (total pending storage number) that is the sum of the first reserved memory number and the second reserved memory number. It has been. In this embodiment, the total pending storage display unit 18c that displays the total number is provided, so that it is possible to easily grasp the total number of execution conditions that have not met the variable display start condition. .

  The effect display device 9 is for decoration (for effects) during the variable display time of the first special symbol by the first special symbol display 8a and during the variable display time of the second special symbol by the second special symbol display 8b. A variable display of the effect symbol as the symbol is performed. The variable display of the first special symbol on the first special symbol display 8a and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, the variable display of the second special symbol on the second special symbol display 8b and the variable display of the effect symbol on the effect display device 9 are synchronized. Further, when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a and when the jackpot symbol is stopped and displayed on the second special symbol display 8b, the effect display device 9 reminds the jackpot The combination of is stopped and displayed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, a gate 32 is provided in the left area of the gaming area 7, and a gate 33 is also provided in the right area of the gaming area 7, as shown in FIGS. Yes. The game ball that has passed through the gate 32 is detected by the gate switch 32a. The game ball that has passed through the gate 33 is detected by the gate switch 33a.

  As shown in FIG. 2, below the gate 33, a variable winning ball device 17 having a third start winning opening 12 through which a game ball can be won is provided. The game ball that has won the third start winning opening (start opening) 12 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the third start opening switch 12a. The variable winning ball device 17 is opened by a solenoid 19. When the variable winning ball apparatus 17 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the third start winning opening 12 (easy to start winning), which is advantageous for the player. In this embodiment, even when the variable winning ball apparatus 17 is in the closed state, it is possible to win although the game ball is difficult to win in the third start winning opening 12. In addition, when the variable winning ball apparatus 17 is in the closed state, it may be configured so that the gaming ball does not win the third start winning opening 12.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 2, below the variable winning ball apparatus 17, there is a guide member 51 that receives a gaming ball that has entered the right area of the gaming area 7 but has not won the third starting winning opening 12. The game ball that has been provided and has reached the guide member 51 is guided to an opening 52 provided below the variable winning ball apparatus 17.

  A distribution device 50 is provided below the guide member 51, and the game ball that has entered the opening 52 is further guided to the distribution device 50. Then, the distribution device 50 distributes the route to any one of the first route 53a, the second route 53b, and the third route 53c.

  A normal winning opening 38 is provided below the first path 53 a, and the game balls distributed to the first path 53 a by the distribution device 50 are guided to the normal winning opening 38. The game ball that has won the normal winning slot 38 is guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the winning slot switch 38a.

  Further, as shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, in this embodiment, two out ports (first out port 26a and second out port 26b) are provided as out ports, and of these, the second out port is provided. 26b is provided below the second path 53b. Then, the game balls distributed to the second path 53b by the distribution device 50 are guided to the second out port 26b. The game balls that enter and are discharged from the second out port 26b are guided to the back of the game board 6 and detected by the out port switch 26c.

  A special variable winning ball device 20 that forms a big winning opening is provided below the third path 53c. The special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is provided with a lid portion 24b that can be opened and closed at the top, and when a specific display result (big hit symbol) is derived and displayed on the first special symbol display 8a, and a second special symbol display In the specific game state (big hit game state) that occurs when the specific display result (big hit symbol) is displayed and displayed in 8b, the lid portion 24b is controlled to be opened by the solenoid 21a, so that the big prize opening that becomes the winning area Becomes open. The game ball that has won the big winning opening is detected by the count switch 23. The detailed operation of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 will be described later.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols is provided. In this embodiment, the normal symbol display 10 is realized by a simple and small display (for example, 7 segment LED) capable of variably displaying numbers 0 to 9. That is, the normal symbol display 10 is configured to variably display numbers (or symbols) from 0 to 9. Moreover, the small display is formed in, for example, a square shape. Note that the normal symbol display 10 may be configured to variably display a number (or a two-digit symbol) of, for example, 00 to 99. In addition, the normal symbol display 10 is not limited to a 7-segment LED or the like, for example, a display capable of lighting a predetermined symbol display (for example, a decoration lamp capable of alternately lighting and displaying “O” and “X”). It may be comprised.

  When the game ball passes through the gate 32 and is detected by the gate switch 32a, or when the game ball passes through the gate 33 and is detected by the gate switch 33a, variable display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol on the normal symbol display 10 is a predetermined symbol (a winning symbol, for example, a symbol “7”), the variable winning ball device 15 and the variable winning ball device 17 are opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time. It becomes a state. That is, the state of the variable winning ball device 15 and the variable winning ball device 17 is a state that is advantageous from a disadvantageous state to the player when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol (the second start winning port 14 or the third The state changes to a state in which a game ball can be won in the start winning opening 12. In the vicinity of the normal symbol display 10, a normal symbol holding storage display 41 having a display unit with four LEDs for displaying the number of winning balls that have passed through the gate 32 and the gate 33 is provided. Each time there is a game ball passing through the gate 32 or the gate 33, that is, every time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a or the gate switch 33a, the normal symbol storage memory display 41 increases the number of LEDs to be turned on by one. Each time variable display on the normal symbol display 10 is started, the number of LEDs to be lit is reduced by one. In addition, a probability variation state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state is high (a state in which the probability of being determined to be a big hit as a result of fluctuation display of special symbols is increased compared to the normal state). Then, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 and the variable winning ball device 17 are increased. In addition, even when the symbol variation time is shortened (the game state in which the special symbol variable display time is shortened), which is not the probability variation state, the opening time and the opening time of the variable winning ball device 15 and the variable winning ball device 17 are released. The number of times is increased.

  Below the game board 6 is a first out port 26a into which a hit ball that has not won any of the award ports and has not been discharged from the second out port 26b is taken in. In addition, four speakers 27 that utter sound effects and sounds as predetermined sound outputs are provided on the upper left and right and lower left and right outside the game area 7. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided.

  In the gaming machine, a ball striking device (not shown) that drives a driving motor in response to a player operating the batting operation handle 5 and uses the rotational force of the driving motor to launch a gaming ball to the gaming area 7. ) Is provided. A game ball launched from the ball striking device enters the game area 7 through a ball striking rail formed in a circular shape so as to surround the game area 7, and then descends the game area 7. When the game ball enters the first start winning opening 13 and is detected by the first start opening switch 13a, if the variable display of the first special symbol can be started (for example, the variable display of the special symbol ends, 1), the variable display (variation) of the first special symbol is started on the first special symbol display 8a, and the variable display of the effect symbol is started on the effect display device 9. That is, the variable display of the first special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the first start winning opening 13. If the variable display of the first special symbol cannot be started, the first reserved memory number is increased by 1 on the condition that the first reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  When a game ball enters the second start winning opening 14 and is detected by the second start opening switch 14a, or when a game ball enters the third start winning opening 12 and is detected by the third start opening switch 12a, the second special If it is in a state where variable display of symbols can be started (for example, the variable display of special symbols is completed and the second start condition is satisfied), the variable display of the second special symbols on the second special symbol display 8b ( Variation) is started, and the effect display device 9 starts variable display of effect symbols. That is, the variable display of the second special symbol and the effect symbol corresponds to winning in the second start winning opening 14 and the third starting winning opening 12. If the variable display of the second special symbol cannot be started, the second reserved memory number is increased by 1 on condition that the second reserved memory number has not reached the upper limit value.

  In this embodiment, when it is a big hit, it is further determined as a big hit type as a probable big hit or a normal big hit, and when it becomes a probable big hit, the gaming state shifts to a high probability state (probable change state), Transition to the high base state, which is a gaming state controlled so that the game ball is easy to start and win (that is, the execution condition of variable display in the special symbol indicators 8a and 8b and the effect display device 9 is easily established) ( In this embodiment, the state shifts to a short time state). In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the short time state, the state is shifted to the high base state. In the high base state, for example, the frequency at which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is increased or the time in which the variable winning ball device 15 is in the open state is extended compared to the case in which the high base state is not in the high base state. It becomes easier to win a start.

  Instead of extending the time during which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is in the open state (also referred to as the open extended state), the normal symbol display unit 10 shifts to a normal symbol probability changing state in which the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display unit 10 will be a hit symbol is increased. Depending on the situation, the high base state may be entered. When the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a predetermined symbol (winning symbol), the variable winning ball device 15 is opened for a predetermined number of times. In this case, by performing the transition control to the normal symbol probability changing state, the probability that the stop symbol in the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol is increased, and the frequency at which the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased. Therefore, if the normal symbol probability changing state is entered, the opening time and the number of opening times of the variable winning ball device 15 are increased, and a state where it is easy to start a winning (high base state) is achieved. That is, the opening time and the number of times of opening of the variable winning ball device 15 can be increased when the stop symbol of the normal symbol is a winning symbol or the stop symbol of the special symbol is a probabilistic symbol. It changes to an advantageous state (a state where it is easy to win a start). It should be noted that increasing the number of times of opening is a concept including changing from a closed state to an open state.

  Moreover, you may transfer to a high base state by shifting to the normal symbol time short state where the fluctuation time (variable display period) of the normal symbol in the normal symbol display 10 is shortened. In the normal symbol short-time state, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened, so that the frequency of starting the variation of the normal symbol increases, and as a result, the frequency of hitting the normal symbol increases. Therefore, when the frequency that the normal symbol is hit increases, the frequency that the variable winning ball apparatus 15 is opened is increased, and the start winning state is easily set (high base state).

  In addition, the change time of special symbols and production symbols will be shortened by shifting to the short time state when the variation time (variable display period) of special symbols and production symbols is shortened. The frequency of being played (in other words, the digestion of the reserved memory becomes faster), and the situation where an invalid start prize is generated can be reduced. Therefore, an effective start winning is likely to occur, and as a result, the possibility of a big hit game being increased.

  Furthermore, by shifting to all the states shown above (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state), it will be easier to win a start (shift to a high base state). May be. In addition, it is easier to win a start (high base) by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). Transition to a state). In addition, it is easier to win a start by shifting to any one of the above states (open extended state, normal symbol probability changing state, normal symbol short time state, and special symbol short time state). You may make it move to a base state.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a special variable winning ball device 20 (a big winning opening) is provided on the right side of the gaming area 7, so that it is controlled to the big hit gaming state. If so, it is advantageous for the player to perform a launch operation (so-called right-handed) aiming to the right of the game area 7. On the other hand, when the game state is other than the big hit game state (for example, during the fluctuation display or during the customer waiting demonstration display), the player who performs the launch operation aiming at the left side of the game area 7 is the first start winning opening 13. Since it is possible to win two start winning ports of the second start winning port 14, it is advantageous for the player to perform a launch operation (so-called left-handed) aiming at the left side of the game area 7.

  Next, the operation of the sorting apparatus 50 will be described. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the operation of the sorting apparatus 50. Since the structure itself of the sorting device 50 is different from the essence of the present invention, a detailed description of the structure of the sorting device 50 is omitted in this embodiment, but the sorting device 50 enters from the opening 52. The game balls are configured to rotate one ball at a time by the weight of the game ball and change in inclination by a predetermined angle, and the game balls that have entered the opening 52 are the first route 53a, the second route 53b, and the third route 53c. It is comprised so that one ball may be distributed in order of.

  The mode of the distribution device 50 is not limited to that shown in this embodiment, and the game balls that have entered the opening 52 are distributed one by one in the order of the first route 53a, the second route 53b, and the third route 53c. As long as it can be used, it may be in any form. For example, by configuring the sorting device 50 into a so-called croon shape (a shape in which a hole through which one game ball can pass is provided in a part of a dish-shaped member) and driving a motor You may comprise so that a game ball may be distributed in order of the 1st path | route 53a, the 2nd path | route 53b, and the 3rd path | route 53c by rotating the distribution apparatus 50 of the shape called a croon.

  In this embodiment, when a game ball enters the opening 52, the sorting device 50 rotates and the inclination changes due to the weight of the game ball that has entered. In the example shown in FIG. 3 (A), a case is shown in which the sorting device 50 is rotated and the tilt is changed so that the game balls are distributed to the first path 53a. Then, the game ball that has entered the first path 53a subsequently wins the normal winning opening 38 and is detected by the winning opening switch 38a.

  Next, when a game ball further enters the opening 52 from the state shown in FIG. 3A, the sorting device 50 rotates by the weight of the entered game ball, and the inclination changes. Then, as shown in FIG. 3 (B), the sorting device 50 rotates and the inclination changes, and the game balls are distributed to the second path 53b. The game ball that has entered the second path 53b then enters the second out port 26b and is detected by the out port switch 26c.

  Next, when a game ball further enters the opening 52 from the state shown in FIG. 3B, the sorting device 50 rotates and the inclination changes due to the weight of the entered game ball. Then, as shown in FIG. 3 (C), the sorting device 50 rotates and the inclination changes, and the game balls are distributed to the third path 53c. After that, if the game ball that has entered the third path 53c is in the big hit game, the lid portion 24b of the special variable winning ball device 20 is controlled to be in the open state, so that the special variable winning ball device 20 (big winning) ) And is detected by the count switch 23. On the other hand, if the game is not a big hit game, the lid portion 24b of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is closed, so that the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (large winning opening) cannot be won and the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 ( It falls below the (big prize opening) and is discharged from the first out port 26a.

  Next, when a game ball further enters the opening 52 from the state shown in FIG. 3C, the sorting device 50 rotates and the inclination changes due to the weight of the game ball that has entered. Then, the state returns to the state shown in FIG. 3A, and the distribution device 50 rotates, the inclination changes, and the state returns to the state where the game balls are distributed to the first path 53a.

  By repeatedly executing the above-described sorting operation, the game balls that have entered the opening 52 are distributed in such a manner that the balls can enter one by one in the order of the first path 53a, the second path 53b, and the third path 53c. Two or more game balls will not enter the route continuously.

  Next, the operation of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (large winning opening) will be described. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the opening / closing operation of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (large winning opening). As will be described later, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (large winning opening) is provided with slide members 20a and 20b on the front side when viewed from the player. In FIG. 4, the special variable winning ball apparatus is shown. The slide members 20a and 20b are not shown in order to make the opening / closing operation inside the 20 (large winning prize opening) easier to understand.

  A top plate portion 24a and a lid portion 24b are provided on the upper part of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (large winning opening). As shown in FIG. 4A, states other than the big hit gaming state (for example, When the variation display is in progress or during the customer waiting demonstration), the lid 24b is controlled to be closed, and the game ball guided to the third path 53c by the distribution device 50 is the special variable winning ball device 20 It is not possible to enter the (big prize opening). As shown in FIG. 4A, in this embodiment, the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (large winning opening) is arranged so as to be inclined obliquely downward from the right to the left. The game ball guided to the third path 53c is guided to the left from the lid portion 24b along the top plate portion 24a, and then falls below the special variable winning ball device 20 (large winning mouth). It will be discharged | emitted from the 1st out port 26a.

  When the game is controlled in the big hit game state, as shown in FIG. 4B, the solenoid 21a is driven by the game control microcomputer 560 for each round of the big hit game, and the lid portion 24b is viewed from the player. It is operated to the back side and controlled to the open state. Therefore, when the big hit game is in a round, as shown in FIG. 4B, the game ball guided to the third path 53c wins a prize inside the special variable winning ball device 20 (big winning opening). The game balls that are possible and have won the big prize opening are detected by the count switch 23.

  Next, the operation of the slide members 20a and 20b provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (large winning opening) will be described. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the sliding operation of the slide members 20a and 20b provided in the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (large winning opening).

  As shown in FIG. 5 (A), in a state other than the big hit game state (for example, during a variable display or during a customer waiting demonstration), the special variable winning ball device 20 (large winning port) is received from the player. The front side as viewed is covered with the slide members 20a and 20b. Therefore, when the game is in a state other than the big hit game state, the inside of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (large winning port) cannot be seen from the viewpoint of the player.

  When controlled to the big hit gaming state, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-1) and FIG. 5 (B-2), the motor 21b is driven by the gaming control microcomputer 560 and the sliding member 20a is played. A slide operation is performed in the left direction with respect to the area 7, and the motor 21 c is driven by the game control microcomputer 560 so that the slide member 20 b is slid in the right direction with respect to the game area 7. Note that the slide members 20a and 20b may be operated only during the big hit game round, or the slide members 20a and 20b are continuously slid during the big hit game (even during the interval period between rounds). The slide members 20a and 20b may be continuously slid.

  As shown in FIG. 5 (B-1), the game ball guided to the third path 53c when controlled to the big hit gaming state is near the falling point just below the third path 53c by the slide member 20b. Although it is not visible because it is covered, a part of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 is not covered by any of the slide members 20a and 20b. ) The movement of the game ball that has entered inside can be visually recognized. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the main body of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (large winning opening) is made of a transparent material such as acrylic resin. Note that it is not always necessary to use a transparent material. For example, the material may be made of a translucent material. Further, for example, the material may not be a transparent material, and even if the slide members 20a and 20b slide, the inside of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 may not be visible.

  Further, in this embodiment, since the game balls are distributed by the sorting device 50 in the order of the first route 53a, the second route 53b, and the third route 53c, the game is controlled to the big hit gaming state. However, as shown in FIG. 5B-2, the game balls may be distributed to the second path 53b and guided to the second out port 26b. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5 (B-2), when the big hit gaming state is controlled, the second out port 26b is slid by sliding the slide member 20b to the right. It is covered with the member 26b and cannot be visually recognized, and the kite also looks as if the special winning opening is expanded to the area of the second out opening 26b. Therefore, in this embodiment, when the game ball is guided to the second path 53b by the sorting device 50 and enters the second out port 26b while being controlled to the big hit game state, the game ball is actually Is discharged from the second out port 26b, but the bag can be seen as if it has won the big prize port.

  FIG. 6 is a block diagram illustrating an example of a circuit configuration in the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 6 also shows the payout control board 37, the effect control board 80, and the like. A game control microcomputer (corresponding to game control means) 560 for controlling the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted on the main board 31. The game control microcomputer 560 includes a ROM 54 for storing a game control (game progress control) program and the like, a RAM 55 as storage means used as a work memory, a CPU 56 for performing control operations in accordance with the program, and an I / O port unit 57. including. In this embodiment, the ROM 54 and the RAM 55 are built in the game control microcomputer 560. That is, the game control microcomputer 560 is a one-chip microcomputer. The one-chip microcomputer only needs to incorporate at least the CPU 56 and the RAM 55, and the ROM 54 may be external or built-in. The I / O port unit 57 may be externally attached. The game control microcomputer 560 further includes a random number circuit 503 that generates hardware random numbers (random numbers generated by the hardware circuit).

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means, part or all of which is backed up by a backup power supply created on the power supply board. That is, even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 is stored for a predetermined backup period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied). The In particular, at least data (special symbol process flag, probability variation flag, etc.) corresponding to the game state, that is, the control state of the game control means, and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are stored in the backup RAM. The data corresponding to the control state of the game control means is data necessary for restoring the control state before the occurrence of a power failure or the like based on the data when the power is restored after a power failure or the like occurs. Further, data corresponding to the control state and data indicating the number of unpaid prize balls are defined as data indicating the progress state of the game. In this embodiment, it is assumed that the entire RAM 55 is backed up.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, the CPU 56 executes control in accordance with the program stored in the ROM 54, so that the game control microcomputer 560 (or CPU 56) executes (or performs processing) hereinafter. Specifically, the CPU 56 executes control according to a program. The same applies to microcomputers mounted on substrates other than the main substrate 31.

  The random number circuit 503 is a hardware circuit that is used to generate a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win a jackpot based on a display result of variable symbol special display. The random number circuit 503 updates numerical data in accordance with a set update rule within a numerical range in which an initial value (for example, 0) and an upper limit value (for example, 65535) are set, and starts at a random timing Based on the fact that the winning time is the reading (extraction) of the numerical data, it has a random number generation function in which the numerical data to be read becomes a random value.

  In addition, detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the gate switch 33a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the third start port switch 12a, the count switch 23, the winning port switch 38a, and the out port switch 26c are detected. An input driver circuit 58 applied to the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31. Further, a solenoid 16 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 15, a solenoid 19 for opening and closing the variable winning ball device 17, a solenoid 21a for opening and closing the lid portion 24b of the special variable winning ball device 20 forming a large winning opening, and a slide member 20a. An output circuit 59 for driving the motor 21b for sliding operation and the motor 21c for sliding operation of the slide member 20b according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also mounted on the main board 31.

  In addition, the game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b that variably displays special symbols, a normal symbol display 10 that variably displays normal symbols, and a first special symbol hold memory. Display control of the display 18a, the second special symbol storage memory display 18b, and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  In this embodiment, the effect control means (configured by the effect control microcomputer) mounted on the effect control board 80 instructs the effect contents from the game control microcomputer 560 via the relay board 77. An effect control command is received, and display control of the effect display device 9 for variably displaying effect symbols is performed.

  The effect control means mounted on the effect control board 80 controls the display of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35 and from the speaker 27 via the audio output board 70. Control the sound output.

  Next, the operation of the gaming machine will be described. When power is supplied to the gaming machine and power supply is started, the gaming control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) performs necessary initial settings, whether or not a clear switch is input, and the status of backup data. After the initialization process and the return process are executed according to the setting, the setting of the CTC register built in the game control microcomputer 560 is periodically interrupted every predetermined time (for example, 4 ms). To shift to a predetermined loop process. The CPU 56 executes a predetermined timer interrupt process when a timer interrupt is periodically generated, for example, every 4 ms during the predetermined loop process. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 executes, for example, a special symbol process process. In the special symbol process, corresponding processing is executed in accordance with a special symbol process flag for controlling the first special symbol indicator 8a, the second special symbol indicator 8b, and the big prize opening in a predetermined order. The CPU 56 updates the value of the special symbol process flag according to the gaming state.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing an example of a special symbol process (step S26) program executed by the game control microcomputer 560 (specifically, the CPU 56) mounted on the main board 31. As described above, in the special symbol process, a process for controlling the first special symbol display 8a or the second special symbol display 8b and the special winning opening is executed. In the special symbol process, the CPU 56 turns on the first start winning opening 13 when the first start opening switch 13a for detecting that the game ball has won the first start winning opening 13 is turned on. If a winning has occurred, a first start port switch passage process is executed (steps S311 and S312). If the second start opening switch 14a or the third start opening switch 12a for detecting that the game ball has won the second start winning opening 14 or the third starting winning opening 12 is turned on, that is, If the start winning to the second start winning opening 14 or the third start winning opening 12 has occurred, the second and third start opening switch passing processing is executed (steps S313, S314). Then, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed. If the first start winning port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, or the third start port switch 12a is not turned on, any one of steps S300 to S307 is performed according to the internal state.

  The processes in steps S300 to S307 are as follows.

  Special symbol normal processing (step S300): Executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is zero. When the game control microcomputer 560 is in a state where the variable symbol special display can be started, the game control microcomputer 560 confirms the number of numerical data stored in the reserved storage buffer (total number of reserved storage). The stored number of numerical data stored in the hold storage buffer can be confirmed by the count value of the combined hold storage number counter. If the count value of the total pending storage number counter is not 0, it is determined whether or not the display result of the variable display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a big hit. In case of big hit, set big hit flag. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (1 in this example) according to step S301. The jackpot flag is reset when the jackpot game ends.

  Fluctuation pattern setting process (step S301): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 1. Also, the variation pattern is determined, and the variation time in the variation pattern (variable display time: the time from the start of variable display until the display result is derived and displayed (stop display)) is defined as the variation display variation time of the special symbol. Decide to do. Further, control is performed to transmit a variation pattern command corresponding to the determined variation pattern to the effect control microcomputer, and a variation time timer for measuring the variation time of the special symbol is started. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (2 in this example) corresponding to step S302.

  Display result designation command transmission process (step S302): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 2. Control is performed to transmit a display result designation command to the effect control microcomputer. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (3 in this example) corresponding to step S303.

  Special symbol changing process (step S303): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 3. When the variation time of the variation pattern selected in the variation pattern setting process elapses (the variation time timer set in step S301 times out, that is, the variation time timer value becomes 0), the symbol confirmation designation is given to the effect control microcomputer. Control to transmit the command is performed, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (4 in this example) corresponding to step S304.

  Special symbol stop process (step S304): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 4. When the big hit flag is set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. If the big hit flag is not set, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value corresponding to step S300 (0 in this example).

  Preliminary winning opening opening process (step S305): This is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 5. In the pre-opening process for the big prize opening, control for opening the big prize opening is performed. Specifically, a counter (for example, a counter that counts the number of game balls that have entered the big prize opening) is initialized, and the solenoid 21a is driven to open the cover 24b of the special variable winning ball apparatus 20. By doing so, the grand prize opening is opened. Further, the motors 21b and 21c are driven to slide the slide members 20a and 20b. In addition, control is performed to transmit a special winning opening opening designation command to the production control microcomputer, and the execution time of the special winning opening open processing is set by a timer, and the internal state (special symbol process flag) is set in step S306. Update to the corresponding value (6 in this example). The pre-opening process for the big winning opening is executed for each round, but when the first round is started, the pre-opening process for the big winning opening is also a process for starting the big hit game. In addition, since the value specifying the round is set in the EXT data for each round and the command for opening a special prize opening is specified, a different command for opening a special prize opening is transmitted for each round. For example, when executing the first round during the big hit game, a special winning opening opening designation command (A101 (H)) for designating round 1 is transmitted, and when executing the tenth round during the big hit game. Is a command for opening a special prize opening (A10A (H)) for designating round 10.

  Large winning opening opening process (step S306): This process is executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 6. In the special prize opening opening process, a process for confirming the establishment of the closing condition of the special prize opening is performed. If the closing condition for the special prize opening is satisfied and there are still remaining rounds, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (5 in this example) corresponding to step S305. In addition, control is performed to transmit a designation command after opening the jackpot to the microcomputer for effect control, and when all rounds are finished, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is a value corresponding to step S307 (this example) Then, update to 7).

  Big hit end process (step S307): executed when the value of the special symbol process flag is 7. Control is performed to cause the microcomputer for effect control to perform display control for notifying the player that the big hit gaming state has ended. In addition, a process for setting a flag indicating a gaming state (for example, a probability change flag or a time reduction flag) is performed. Then, the internal state (special symbol process flag) is updated to a value (0 in this example) corresponding to step S300.

  In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 56 also executes a prize ball process for causing the payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37 to pay out a prize ball, for example. In this embodiment, for example, when a game ball is won in the first start winning port 13, the second start winning port 14, or the third start winning port 12, one game ball is paid out as a winning ball. If a game ball is won in the normal prize opening 38, three game balls are paid out as a prize ball, and if a game ball wins in the special variable prize ball device 20 (large prize opening), a prize is awarded. 15 game balls are paid out as balls. In the prize ball processing, the CPU 56 turns on the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, or the third start port switch 12a. When a command for designating one prize ball is transmitted and the winning opening switch 38a is turned on, a command for designating three prize balls is transmitted, and when the count switch 23 is turned on, 1 To send a command to specify the number of prize balls paid out. Then, the payout control microcomputer specifies the number of winning balls based on the received command, and when a game ball wins at any start winning opening, the ball paying device 97 is driven to drive one game ball. , And when the game ball wins the normal winning slot 38, the ball payout device 97 is driven to execute the process of paying out three game balls, and the special variable winning ball device 20 (large When a game ball wins a winning opening), the ball payout device 97 is driven to execute a process of paying out 15 game balls.

  In this embodiment, the CPU 56 performs control to send a command to the effect control microcomputer based on the fact that the various detection switches are turned on. For example, when a game ball is won in the normal winning slot 38 and the winning slot switch 38a is turned on, the CPU 56 gives an effect control command (normal winning designation command) for designating that the winning in the normal winning slot 38 is detected. Send. Further, for example, when a game ball enters the second out port 26b and the out port switch 26c is turned on, the CPU 56 designates that it has detected that the game ball has entered and discharged into the second out port 26b. An effect control command (discharge designation command) is transmitted. In addition, for example, when a game ball is won at the big winning opening and the count switch 23 is turned on, the CPU 56 performs an effect control command (large winning opening winning designation command) for designating that the winning at the big winning opening is detected. Send. Then, the effect control microcomputer performs display according to the received command on the effect display device 9 based on the reception of the normal winning designation command, the discharge designation command, and the big prize opening prize designation command.

  FIG. 8 is an explanatory view showing a display example displayed on the effect display device 9. For example, when receiving the normal winning designation command, the production control microcomputer displays an effect display “+3 GET!” Or the like as shown in FIG. Is displayed so that it is possible to recognize that three winning balls have been generated. Further, for example, when receiving the big prize opening prize designation command, the production control microcomputer displays the production display “+10 GET!” And the like as shown in FIG. Display as if a prize ball has occurred. Further, for example, when the microcomputer for effect control receives the discharge designation command, the effect display “+5 GET!” Is displayed as shown in FIG. Display as if it occurred.

  Actually, 15 game balls are generated when a game ball is won at the grand prize opening, and no game ball is generated when the game ball is discharged at the second out port 26b. However, as described above, in this embodiment, when the big hit game is being played, the second out port 26b is hidden by the slide member 20b, and both the case where the game ball enters the second out port 26b is large. It can be shown as if the game ball has won the winning opening (see FIG. 5B-2). Therefore, in this embodiment, by displaying as shown in FIG. 8C, whether or not five prize balls have been generated even when a game ball enters the second out port 26b. It looks like this. On the other hand, in this embodiment, when a game ball is won in the big prize opening itself, there are actually 15 prize balls, but as shown in FIG. Display as if 10 prize balls are being played, and the total of 10 + 5 = 15 when the game ball enters the second out port 26b (5) is displayed. The number of prize balls actually paid out is matched with the display on the effect display device 9.

  As described above, according to this embodiment, a game medium (game ball in this example) can enter from a first state (closed state in this example) in which entry is difficult or difficult to enter. A variable device (in this example, a special variable winning ball device 20 (large winning opening)) that changes to a second state (in this example, an open state), and a discharge area (in which a game medium discharged from the game area enters) In this example, a second out port 26b) is provided. Further, the variable device is changed from the first state to the second state by displacing predetermined members (in this example, the lid portion 24b and the slide members 20a and 20b) provided in the variable device. When the variable device is changed to the second state, at least a part of the discharge area is concealed by at least a part of the predetermined member (slide member 20b in this example) (in this example, FIG. 5). As shown in (B-2), the second out port 26b is concealed by the slide member 20b). Therefore, since the game media entering the discharge area are concealed, it is possible to make it difficult to see the game media entering the discharge area, and to suppress a decrease in interest in the game due to the game medium entering the discharge area. Can do.

  In this embodiment, the variable device is the special variable winning ball device 20 (large winning port), but variable winnings provided in the second starting winning port 14 and the third starting winning port 12 are shown. As shown in this embodiment, the ball devices 15 and 17 are configured to be openable and closable using the same members as the lid portion 24b and the slide members 20a and 20b, and on the right side of the variable winning ball devices 15 and 17 or the like. You may comprise so that the provided out port may be concealed with a slide member etc.

  Further, in this embodiment, the case where the special variable winning ball apparatus 20 (large winning opening) is configured to include the lid portion 24b and the slide members 20a and 20b as the predetermined member has been described. I can't catch it. For example, the special variable winning ball apparatus is configured so as to include a member having a shape in which a lid portion and a slide portion are integrated as a predetermined member, and the integral member slides to the right, for example. The upper portion of 20 may be opened to be able to win, and the second out port 26b may be concealed by an integral member. And when comprised in this way, the 2nd out port 26b is concealed by the integral member by being formed in the back | inner side seeing from the player rather than the special variable winning ball apparatus 20, for example. Even in the state, the game ball may be configured to be able to enter the second out port 26b.

  Moreover, according to this embodiment, the discharge area is arranged in a direction in which the predetermined member is displaced (see FIG. 5 (B-2)). Therefore, the discharge area can be effectively concealed. Further, as shown in FIG. 5B-2, the entry of the game ball into the discharge area (in this example, the second out port 26b) is a variable device (in this example, the special variable winning ball device 20 (large It can be shown as if it is a prize-winning entry))).

  Further, according to this embodiment, every time a game medium enters the variable device and the discharge area, information corresponding to the entry of the game medium into the variable device is notified (in this example, FIG. 8B, (C) is displayed). Therefore, it is possible to show that the game medium has entered the discharge area as if the game medium has entered the variable device.

  Further, in this embodiment, as already described, when the game state is other than the big hit game state, the player should aim for the left side of the game area 7 (so-called left strike). Although it is advantageous, even if a launch operation (so-called right-handed) is performed aiming at the right side of the game area 7 in a game state other than the big hit game state, the so-called base is maintained at 100%, and the player's Can reduce gambling. In other words, in this embodiment, the game device distributes the game balls to the first route 53a, the second route 53b, and the third route 53c in order by the distribution device 50, and a prize ball is generated if the game is not a big hit game. There is only a case where the player is led to the first path 53a and wins the normal winning slot 38. Then, only 1/3 of the game balls that have been operated to the right of the game area 7 (except for those that have won the third start winning opening 12) will win the normal winning opening 38, and the normal winning opening 38 Since three prize balls are obtained on the basis of the winning, the number of prize balls obtained by firing three game balls is three, and the so-called base is maintained at 100%. In addition, even if winning at the second starting prize opening 12, only one prize ball can be obtained for the prize of one game ball, so the base is kept at 100%, so Absent.

  In addition, in this embodiment, compared to the case where a big prize opening provided in a general gaming machine is used, the player can be given an impression that more winning balls can be obtained during the big hit game, and the game has an interest. Can be increased. For example, if the number of rounds of the big hit game is 16, the maximum possible number of winnings per round is 10, and the number of winning balls per prize winning is 15, the big win during the big hit game The total number of winning balls obtained only by winning in the mouth is 15 × 10 × 16 rounds = 2400. On the other hand, in this embodiment, 1/3 of the game balls launched aiming at the right side of the game area 7 during the big hit game wins the big winning opening, while 1/3 always wins the normal winning. Win the mouth 38. Accordingly, since the number of winning balls per winning prize in the normal winning opening 38 is 3, in addition to the winning balls obtained by winning the winning prize opening, 3 x 10 x 16 rounds = As a result, 480 prize balls are obtained, and a total of 2400 + 480 = 2880 prize balls can be obtained from the big prize opening and the regular prize opening 38.

  On the other hand, in this embodiment, only 1/3 of the game balls launched aiming at the right side of the game area 7 win a big winning opening, so the maximum possible number of winnings per round (for example, 10 The time until winning a prize becomes longer, and as a result, the duration of the big hit game becomes longer. Therefore, when it is configured to output a video or sound having a long production period such as music during a big hit game, the production period can be ensured.

  Also, in a general gaming machine, even if the number of winning prizes in each round reaches the maximum possible number of winnings (for example, 10) and the grand prize opening is controlled to be closed, A game ball wins immediately before the mouth is closed (the eleventh game ball wins), and so-called over-winning may occur. In the gaming machine shown in this embodiment, such over-winning is effective. Can be prevented. That is, in this embodiment, the distribution device 50 distributes the game balls to the first route 53a, the second route 53b, and the third route 53c in order, and two game balls enter the third route 53c in succession. As a result, there will be no situation of winning a prize. Therefore, in this embodiment, if the number of winning prizes at the grand prize opening reaches the maximum possible number of winnings (for example, 10) and the grand prize opening is controlled to be closed, the next game ball reaches the big prize opening. Since the control to the closed state of the special winning opening (specifically, control of the lid portion 24b to the closed state) can be completed by the time, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of over-winning.

  In the above-described embodiment, the fluctuation time, the type of reach production, and the presence / absence of pseudo-continuity (the production in which one or more symbols are temporarily stopped and re-varied during one variable display). In order to notify the microcomputer for effect control of the change pattern indicating the aspect, one change pattern command may be transmitted when starting the change, or the change pattern is used for effect control with two or more commands. You may make it notify to a microcomputer. Specifically, in the case of notifying with two commands, the game control microcomputer 560 is the first command before reaching a reach such as the presence or absence of a pseudo-ream, the presence or absence of a slide effect, etc. A command indicating the variation time and variation mode before the second stop is transmitted, and the second command is a so-called “reach” when the reach is reached, such as the type of reach and the presence / absence of a redrawing effect. You may make it transmit the command which shows the variation time after a 2nd stop) and a variation aspect. In that case, the effect control microcomputer may perform effect control in variable display (variable display) based on the variable time derived from the combination of two commands. Note that the game control microcomputer 560 may notify the change time by each of the two commands, and a specific change mode executed at each timing may be selected by the effect control microcomputer. When two commands are transmitted, the two commands may be transmitted within the same timer interrupt. After transmitting the first command, a predetermined period elapses (for example, the following A second command may be sent (in a timer interrupt). Note that the variation mode indicated by each command is not limited to such an example, and the order of transmission can be changed as appropriate. In this way, by notifying the variation pattern with two or more commands, the amount of data that must be stored as the variation pattern command can be reduced.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, “the ratio is different” is not limited to only those having different ratios such as A: B = 70%: 30% or A: B = 30%: 70%, This is a concept including a ratio that is different in a relationship of A: B = 100%: 0% (that is, one with 100% allocation and the other with 0% allocation).

  In the above-described embodiment, for example, a case where a plurality of types of special symbols, “1” to “9”, production symbols, and normal symbols are variably displayed and the display result is derived and displayed is shown. It is not restricted to such an aspect. For example, the symbol that is variably displayed and the symbol that is derived and displayed are not necessarily the same, and a symbol that is different from the symbol that is variably displayed may be derived and displayed. Further, it is not always necessary to variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and variable display may be executed using only one type of symbols. In this case, for example, variable display may be executed by alternately turning on and blinking one kind of symbol display. Even in this case, one type of symbol used for the variable display may be derived and displayed last, or a symbol different from the one type of symbol may be derived and displayed last. It may be a thing.

  In the above embodiment, a pachinko machine is taken as an example of the gaming machine. However, according to the present invention, a predetermined number of bets are set by inserting medals, and a plurality of types are set according to the operation of the operation lever by the player. When the symbol is rotated and the symbol is stopped according to the stop button operation by the player, if the combination of the stop symbol becomes a specific symbol combination, it applies to a slot machine in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player It is also possible.

  In addition, the gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to a gaming machine that pays out a predetermined number of game media as a prize, and encloses a game medium such as a game ball to give a score when a prize granting condition is satisfied. It can also be applied to a game machine of the type.

  Also, in the above embodiment, the gaming machine that is controlled to the probability variation state after the big hit game is based on the fact that the big hit type is a probable big hit or a normal big hit and the big hit type is determined to be a promiscuous big hit. It is not limited to such a gaming machine. For example, a special variable winning ball apparatus in which a predetermined probability changing area is provided (a certain variable winning ball apparatus may be provided in a single special variable winning ball apparatus, or a plurality of special variable winning balls may be provided. A probability variation area may be provided in a part of the device), and the probability variation is determined based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the probability variation area in the special variable winning ball device during the big hit game. The configuration described in the above embodiment can also be applied to a gaming machine that is controlled to a certain change state after the completion.

  The present invention is preferably applied to a gaming machine such as a pachinko gaming machine in which a player can play a predetermined game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 8a 1st special symbol display device 8b 2nd special symbol display device 9 Production display device 13 1st starting winning port 14 2nd starting winning port 12 3rd starting winning port 18c Total pending storage display part 20 Special variable winning a prize Ball device 20a Slide member 20b Slide member 24a Top plate portion 24b Lid portion 26a First out port 26b Second out port 31 Game control board (main board)
38 Ordinary prize opening 50 Sorting device 56 CPU
560 Game control microcomputer 80 Production control board 100 Production control microcomputer 101 Production control CPU
109 VDP

Claims (1)

A gaming machine capable of playing a game,
A variable device that changes from a first state in which a game medium cannot enter or difficult to enter into a second state in which a game medium can enter;
A discharge area into which game media discharged from the game area enters; and
Variable device control means for changing the variable device from the first state to the second state by displacing a predetermined member provided in the variable device;
A gaming machine, wherein when the variable device is changed to the second state, at least a part of the discharge area is concealed by at least a part of the predetermined member.

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