JP2017189286A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of making it easy to secure an arrangement place of variable winning devices.SOLUTION: A second variable winning device 15 including a second start winning port 14 is provided blow a first variable winning device 20 including a big winning port 24. The two variable winning devices are arranged in such a manner that game balls flowing down in a first direction in the first variable winning device 20 can flow down in a second direction different from the first direction in the second variable winning device 15.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 3

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a game is played using a gaming medium such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As what is generally known as this type of gaming machine, there is a machine in which a game is played using a game medium (game ball) such as a pachinko gaming machine.

  As such a gaming machine, a plurality of winning areas are arranged in a horizontal direction as a variable winning device (attacker) capable of opening and closing a winning area where a gaming medium can be won by sliding a flow path member through which the gaming medium can flow down. Are arranged so that the game media can flow in one direction from right to left (Patent Document 1). Furthermore, as a variable winning device provided with a plurality of winning areas and arranged so that the game medium can flow in one direction from right to left, the plurality of winning areas are provided with steps in the vertical direction, and the horizontal direction There existed what was arrange | positioned so that a position might differ (patent document 2).

JP, 2006-2357, A (paragraph 0383, FIG. 87, etc.) JP 2015-1000643 A (paragraph 0414 etc.)

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, since the horizontal positions of the plurality of winning areas are different, such as the plurality of winning areas are arranged in the horizontal direction, the size of the variable winning apparatus tends to increase. There was a problem that it was difficult to secure the installation location of the.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily securing an installation place of a variable prize apparatus.

(1) A gaming machine (pachinko gaming machine 1 or the like) in which a game is played using a gaming medium (game ball or the like),
By operating the first flow path member (bottom surface member 22e) through which the game medium can flow down, a first variable winning device (first variable game device) that can open and close a first winning area (such as the big prize opening 24) in which the game medium can be won. 1 variable winning device 20 etc.),
A second winning area (second start winning prize) in which a game medium can be won by operating a second flow path member (bottom member 15e, etc.) provided below the first variable winning device and allowing the game medium to flow down. A second variable prize-winning device (second variable prize-winning device 15 etc.) capable of opening and closing the mouth 14 etc.,
In the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device, the game medium flowing down in the first direction (right direction or the like) on the first variable winning device is moved in the first direction on the second variable winning device. Is arranged in such a manner that it can flow down in a second direction (left direction, etc.) different from (Fig. 3 etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the game medium that has flowed down in the first direction on the first variable winning device can flow down in the second direction different from the first direction on the second variable winning device, By arranging the two variable winning devices, it is possible to easily secure the installation place of the variable winning device.

  (2) The gaming machine according to (1), wherein the first direction is opposite to the second direction (FIG. 3).

  According to such a configuration, the game medium flowing down on the second variable winning device can be decelerated by changing the game medium in the direction opposite to the flow-down direction.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), wherein each of the first variable prize-winning device and the second variable prize-winning device is capable of regulating the flow of the game medium (disturbing the flow-down) A restriction portion (regulation pieces 22d, 15d, etc.) that can be delayed is provided.

  According to such a configuration, the first variable winning device when the flow path member is closed by restricting the game medium flowing down each of the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device by the restricting unit. The staying period of the game media on the upper and second variable winning devices can be extended, and the game media can be made easier to win in the variable winning device.

  (4) The gaming machine according to (3), wherein the second variable winning device uses a gaming medium flow channel on the second variable winning device as a gaming medium flowing down on the first variable winning device. It can be received at the upstream end of (flow path 15c) (FIG. 3 etc.).

  According to such a configuration, the stay period of the game medium on the second variable winning device can be further extended, and the game medium can be more easily awarded in the second variable winning device.

  (5) In the gaming machine according to (3) or (4), the first variable prize device and the second variable prize device have different degrees of regulation of the passage of game media by the regulation unit. (For example, the protruding amount of the restricting portion 22d is different from the protruding amount of the restricting portion 15d).

  According to such a configuration, the entertainment period of the game can be improved by varying the stay period of the game medium for each variable winning device.

  (6) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (5), in the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device, the length of the first flow path member; The length of the second flow path member is different (FIG. 3 and the like).

  According to such a configuration, the length of the first flow path member of the first variable winning device is different from the length of the second flow path member of the second variable winning device, so that the interest of the game can be improved. it can.

(7) The gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6) (second embodiment),
A start winning area in which game media can enter (first start winning opening 13, second starting winning opening 14, etc.);
General winning areas (first to fourth general winning ports 50A to 50D, etc.) into which game media can enter,
Fluctuation display means (first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol) for performing variation display of identification information (first special symbol, second special symbol, effect symbol) when a game medium enters the start winning area. Display 8b, effect display device 9 etc.),
Granting means (game control microcomputer 100, etc.) for giving a specific value (award ball, score, etc.) when a game medium enters the general winning area;
A specific effect when a game medium enters the general winning area (based on the setting of the display changeover switch and the setting of the operation button, which displays the information of the winning number management table in the maintenance mode based on the setting of the mode changeover switch. In addition, the object is increased every time the game ball enters the general winning opening, the number of winnings to the general winning opening in the big hit gaming state is displayed, the specific effect A: the change result notice effect, the specific effect B: the pre-read notice effect, etc. ) Capable of executing (effect control microcomputer 100, effect display device 9 and the like);
Setting means (mode change switch, display change switch, operation button, etc.) for setting whether or not execution of the specific effect is permitted by the specific effect executing means is further provided (second embodiment).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to reflect the intention of the game hall or the player regarding whether or not to execute the specific effect.

It is the front view which looked at the pachinko game machine from the front. It is a block diagram which shows an example of the circuit structure in a game control board. It is an enlarged front view of a 1st variable winning device and a 2nd variable winning device. It is an enlarged plan view which shows the flow-path structure of a 1st variable prize-winning apparatus.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. Note that a pachinko gaming machine is shown as an example of a gaming machine, but the present invention is not limited to a pachinko gaming machine and may be any gaming machine as long as a gaming machine is played using a gaming medium.

[First embodiment]
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.

  The pachinko gaming machine 1 performs a predetermined game as described below by driving a game ball as a game medium into the game area 7. The pachinko gaming machine 1 includes an outer frame and a game frame attached to the inside of the outer frame so as to be opened and closed. In addition, the pachinko gaming machine 1 has a glass door frame 2 provided on the game frame so as to be opened and closed.

  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 an extra ball receiving tray 4 for storing game balls that cannot be accommodated in the hitting ball supply tray 3, a hitting operation handle 5 for firing the hitting ball, and the like. Inside the pachinko gaming machine 1, a ball hitting device for hitting a game ball into the game area 7 according to the operation of the ball hitting operation handle 5 is provided. A game board 6 is detachably attached to the back surface of the glass door frame 2. On the front surface of the game board 6, there is formed a game area 7 in which a game ball that has been struck can flow down. A large number of game nails are planted in the game area 7.

  The game area 7 includes a left game area on the left that is the first game area and a right game area on the right that is the second game area when viewed from the top of the effect display device 9 provided in the center. The left game area and the right game area only need to be divided by the end face of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7 or the arrangement of the game nails. A game ball that has been launched from the ball striking device in accordance with the operation of the ball striking operation handle 5 and is thrown into the game area 7 is guided along the array of game nails when guided to the left game area. Due to this, it is impossible to guide to the right game area or difficult to guide, and when guided to the right game area, it is guided along the arrangement of the game nails and cannot be guided to the left game area or difficult to guide. . Launching a game ball aiming at the left game area is called left-handed, and firing a game ball aiming at the right game area is called right-handed.

  The member forming the hitting ball supply tray (upper plate) 3 is provided with a push button 120 as an operation means. The player's operation action on the push button 120 is detected by the push sensor 124 (see FIG. 2).

  In the vicinity of the center of the game area 7, there is provided an effect display device 9 capable of variably displaying (also referred to as variable display) effect symbols as a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified. On the right side of the effect display device 9 in the game area 7, a first special symbol display 8 a that variably displays a first special symbol as a plurality of types of identification information that can identify each, and a plurality of types that can identify each of them. And a second special symbol display 8b for variably displaying the second special symbol as the identification information.

  Each of the first special symbol display 8a and the second special symbol display 8b is configured by a display (7-segment LED) that can display a variable number, characters, and the like. The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device (LCD), and has a display area for displaying various images such as a change display of the effect symbols synchronized with the change display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol on the display screen. Provided. In this display area, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative symbols (for production) “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  The effect display device 9 is composed of a liquid crystal display device, and a display area is provided on the display screen for displaying various images such as a variation display of the effect symbol synchronized with the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. In the display area, for example, a symbol display area for variably displaying three decorative symbols (for production) “left”, “middle”, and “right” is formed.

  A first start winning opening 13 is provided below the effect display device 9. A game ball that enters (wins) the first start winning opening 13 is detected by the first start opening switch 13a. The first start winning opening 13 is a winning structure in which a game ball can win as a start winning ball for starting the variable display of the first special symbol. Regarding the first start winning opening 13, game nails are implanted so that a game ball is guided from the left game area. Thereby, when aiming at the entrance of the game ball to the first start winning opening 13, the game ball may be left-handed.

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, a gate 32, a first variable winning device 20, and a second variable winning device 15 are provided as structures that allow a game ball to enter in the right game area of the game area 7. ing. The gate 32 is a gate structure into which a game ball can enter (pass), and is usually used for displaying a change in symbols. The first variable winning device 20 is a structure that is controlled so that a game ball can be won when it is controlled to a big hit gaming state that is a specific gaming state advantageous to the player, and is also called a special variable winning device. . The second variable winning device 15 has a second start winning port 14, and when controlled to a normal winning gaming state, which will be described later, the gaming ball is controlled to be able to win, and the variable display of the second special symbol is displayed. This is a winning opening structure in which a game ball, which becomes a starting winning ball for starting, can enter (win) and is also called an electric chew.

  As for the gate 32, the first variable winning device 20, and the second variable winning device 15, game nails are implanted so that a game ball is guided from the right game area. Thereby, when aiming at the entrance of the game ball to the gate 32, the first variable winning device 20, and the second variable winning device 15, the game ball may be hit right.

  The second variable prize-winning device 15 is provided with a flow path 15c through which a game ball can flow down, and the bottom member 15e provided in the flow path 15c is retreated to be advantageous to the player (second start prize opening) 14 can be changed between an open state (first state) where a game ball can enter) and a closed state (second state) which is disadvantageous for the player (game balls cannot enter the second start winning opening 14). It is a variable winning device. The bottom member 15e of the second variable winning device 15 is driven by a solenoid 16. When the second variable winning device 15 is in the open state, the game ball can be won in the second starting winning port 14 (starting winning becomes easier). When the second variable winning device 15 is in the closed state, the game ball cannot be won in the second start winning port 14. Note that the second variable prize-winning device 15 may be configured so that, in the closed state, it is difficult to win, but it is possible to win (game balls are difficult to win). The second variable winning device 15 may be a variable winning means that can change between a first state in which a game ball can enter the predetermined area and a second state in which the game ball cannot enter or difficult to enter the predetermined area. That's fine. In the second variable winning device 15, a second starting port switch 14a (see FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the second starting winning port 14 is provided.

  When the second variable winning device 15 is in the closed state, there is no area where the second variable winning device 15 can receive the game ball, so that the game ball wins the first start winning port 13 rather than the second start winning port 14. It's easy to do. On the other hand, when the second variable winning device 15 is in the open state, an area where the second variable winning device 15 can receive a game ball is wider than the first starting winning port 13, so However, it is easy for a game ball to win the second start winning opening 14. The first start winning port 13 and the second start winning port 14 are collectively referred to as a start winning port or a starting port.

  In addition to the above configuration, the game area 7 includes a ball receiving member having a winning opening, and is provided with a plurality of general winning openings (general winning areas) 50A to 50D through which game balls can enter and win. . The winning of a game ball to each of the general winning ports 50A to 50D is detected by general winning port switches 24A to 24D (see FIG. 2) provided corresponding to the respective winning ports. When a game ball is detected by each of the general prize opening switches 24A to 24D, a predetermined number of game balls are paid out as a prize ball.

  On the left side of the effect display device 9, there is provided a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying normal symbols that can be distinguished from each other. The normal symbol display 10 is realized by a display (for example, 7-segment LED) that can display numbers 0 to 9 in a variable manner.

  A game ball that enters and passes through the gate 32 is detected by a gate switch 32 a provided in the gate 32. When the passage (entrance) of the game ball to the gate 32 is detected by the gate switch 32a, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display 10 is started. When the stop symbol based on the fluctuation display result on the normal symbol display 10 becomes a winning symbol, the second variable winning device 15 is controlled to be in an open state for a predetermined number of times and for a predetermined time. 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 is provided. Each time a game ball is detected by the gate switch 32a, the normal symbol variation display is held and stored, and the normal symbol hold memory display 41 increments the LED to be turned on by one. Each time the variable symbol display on the normal symbol display 10 is started based on the normal symbol hold memory, the normal symbol hold memory is consumed and the number of LEDs to be turned on is reduced by one.

  The variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol indicates that the game ball enters (including passing and winning) the first start winning opening 13 or the second starting winning opening 14 as a start winning area. A first start condition (first execution condition) or a second start condition (second execution condition), which is an execution condition for variation display, is established by detection by the mouth switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a. After that, the variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is a state where the number of reserved memories is not 0, and the variation display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is not executed, and The game is started based on the fact that the start condition of the variable display in which the big hit game is not executed is satisfied. The variation display of the first special symbol or the second special symbol ends when the variation display time has elapsed, the display result of the variation display is derived and displayed. Further, regarding the variable display in which the start condition is not yet established even though the game ball has entered the start winning area such as the first starting winning opening 13 and the second starting winning opening 14, it is within a predetermined upper limit range. The storage of information in this way is called hold storage. The reserved memory for the first start winning opening 13 is referred to as a first reserved memory. The reserved memory for the second start winning opening 14 is referred to as a second reserved memory.

  Above the first special symbol indicator 8a and the second special symbol indicator 8b, the first special symbol hold memory indicator 18a for displaying the reserved memory number of the first reserved memory and the reserved memory number of the second reserved memory are displayed. A second special symbol storage memory display 18b for display is provided. Each of the first special symbol reserved memory display 18a and the second special symbol reserved memory indicator 18b increases the number of indicators to be lit by 1 each time there is a corresponding effective start winning, and the corresponding special symbol indicator Each time the display of fluctuation is started, the number of indicators that are turned on is reduced by one.

  When the first special symbol display unit 8a is performing the variable display of the first special symbol, an effect display such as a variation display of the effect symbol is executed by the effect display device 9 corresponding to the variable display. When the second special symbol display unit 8b is displaying the variation of the second special symbol, the effect display device 9 performs effect display such as variation display of the effect symbol corresponding to the variation display.

  When the special symbol and effect symbol variation display is executed and the first special symbol display unit 8a displays the big hit display result (big hit symbol) as the specific display result, or the second special symbol display unit 8b specifies When the jackpot display result (hit symbol) as the display result is derived and displayed, the effect display device 9 also derives and displays the jackpot display result (combination of jackpot symbol) as the specific display result. When the specific display result is displayed as the variable display result, the big hit gaming state is controlled as an advantageous state advantageous to the player.

  In the effect display device 9, symbols other than the symbol that becomes the final stop symbol (for example, the middle symbol of the left and right middle symbols) continue for a predetermined time, and the jackpot symbol (for example, the symbols of the left middle right symbol are aligned with the same symbol) In combination with (combination), stop, swing, enlargement / reduction, or deformation, or if multiple symbols change in synchronization with the same symbol, or the position of the display symbol changes, An effect that is performed in a reach state in which the possibility of generating a big hit before the final result is displayed is referred to as a reach effect. The reach effect includes a normal reach effect and a super reach effect that is selected at a higher ratio when the jackpot display result is obtained as compared with the normal reach effect. When the super reach effect is executed, the degree of expectation that results in a big hit display is higher than when the normal reach effect is executed. The reach state is a display state in which the variation of the effect symbols that are not yet stopped when the effect symbols that are stopped and displayed in the display area of the effect display device 9 constitute a part of the jackpot combination, or This is a display state in which all or part of the design symbols change synchronously while constituting all or part of the jackpot combination.

  In addition, on the lower end portion in the display area of the effect display device 9, an image for displaying the generated stored storage information (hereinafter referred to as a stored image or display) is displayed in correspondence with the number of the stored storage information. A display area is formed (not shown).

  Above the second variable winning device 15, there is provided a first variable winning device 20 having a large winning opening 24 that is opened and closed by a bottom member 22 e driven by a solenoid 21. The first variable prize-winning device 20 is provided with a flow path 22c through which a game ball can flow down, and the bottom member 22e provided in the flow path 22c retreats to be advantageous for the player (to the big prize opening 24). A variable winning device that can change between an open state (first state) in which a game ball can enter) and a closed state (second state) that is disadvantageous for the player (no game ball can enter the big prize opening 24). is there. In the first variable winning device 20, in the big hit gaming state, the bottom member 22e is controlled to be in an open state, whereby the big winning port 24 serving as a winning area is controlled to be in an open state. In the first variable winning device 20, a count switch 23 (see FIG. 2) for detecting a game ball that has entered the special winning opening 24 is provided. Note that the first variable winning device 20 may be configured so that it is difficult to win in a closed state, but it is possible to win (a game ball is difficult to win). The first variable winning device 20 includes variable winning means that can change between a first state in which a game ball can enter a predetermined area and a second state in which the game ball cannot enter or difficult to enter the predetermined area. It only has to be done.

  In the big hit gaming state, repeated continuation control is performed in which the first variable winning device 20 repeats the open state and the closed state. In the repeated continuation control, a state in which the first variable winning device 20 is opened is called a round. A game in which the first variable winning device 20 is opened by repeated continuation control in a round is called a round game. Between the round games, an interval period is provided in which the first variable winning device 20 is closed for a predetermined period (for example, several seconds). In the big hit game state, the round game is continuously controlled a plurality of times through the interval period. In the big hit gaming state, after the first variable winning device 20 is in the open state, a predetermined open state end condition (a predetermined period (for example, 29 seconds) has elapsed in the open state, or a predetermined upper limit number ( The closed state is established in response to the establishment of an (opening end condition that, for example, 10) winning balls have been generated. When the opening end condition is satisfied, a continuation right is generated and the first variable winning device 20 is opened again. The generation of the continuation right is repeated until reaching the final round (for example, the 15th round) in which the number of times of opening in the big hit gaming state becomes a predetermined upper limit value.

  There are a plurality of types of jackpots, and when it is determined to be a jackpot, one of the jackpot types is selected. Among the types of “big hit”, after being controlled to the big hit gaming state, the special gaming state has a higher probability of being determined to be a big hit compared to the normal state (a normal gaming state that is not a probable change state). The type of jackpot (type) that shifts to a probability variation state (abbreviation of probability variation state, also referred to as a high probability state) is called “probability variation jackpot”. The special gaming state may be controlled to a short time state that accompanies the probability variation state and the variation time (variation display period) of the special symbol or effect symbol is shorter than the non-short time state. The special gaming state may be controlled to the short time state independently of the probability changing state. By shifting to the short-time state, the variation time of the special symbol and the production symbol is shortened. Therefore, when the short-time state is reached, an effective start winning is likely to occur and the possibility of playing a big hit game is increased. Of the “hit”, the type of jackpot (type) that does not shift to the probability change state after being controlled to the big hit gaming state is called “ordinary big hit”.

  As the special gaming state, the frequency with which the game ball enters the second variable prize-winning device 15 is increased by increasing the frequency with which the second variable prize-winning device 15 is in the open state in association with the probability changing state or the short-time state. It is controlled to the electric chew support control state that facilitates the winning to the second variable winning device 15 (higher approach, higher frequency).

  In the pachinko gaming machine 1, left-handed and right-handed are made as follows based on the determination of the game situation by the player. In the normal game state other than the big hit game state and the special game state, the player makes a left strike aiming at the first start winning opening 13. When the big hit game state is reached, the first variable winning device 20 is opened due to the big hit game control state, so the player makes a left strike aiming at the first variable winning device 20. In the special game state, the second variable winning device 15 can be easily opened due to the electric chew support control state, so that the player makes a right turn aiming at the gate 32 and the second variable winning device 15.

  At the lower part of the game board 6, there is an out port 26 into which a hit ball that has not won a prize is taken. On the outside of the game area 7, four speakers 27 for producing sound effects and sounds are provided. On the outer periphery of the game area 7, a frame LED 28 provided on the front frame is provided. A prepaid card unit that enables ball lending by inserting a prepaid card is installed adjacent to the pachinko gaming machine 1 (not shown).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an example of the circuit configuration of the main board (game control board) 31. FIG. 2 also shows a payout control board 37, an effect control board 80, and the like. On the main board 31, a game control microcomputer 560 for controlling the progress of the game in the pachinko gaming machine 1 according to a program is mounted. 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. The game control microcomputer 560 has a built-in random number circuit 503 that is a hardware circuit for generating a random number for determination to determine whether or not to win the game based on the display result of the special symbol variation display.

  The RAM 55 is a backup RAM as a non-volatile storage means that is partially or entirely backed up by a backup power source created on a power supply board (not shown). Even if the power supply to the gaming machine is stopped, a part or all of the contents of the RAM 55 are stored for a predetermined period (until the capacitor as the backup power supply is discharged and the backup power supply cannot be supplied).

  An input driver circuit 58 that supplies detection signals from the gate switch 32a, the first start port switch 13a, the second start port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the general winning port switches 24A to 24D to the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided on the main board 31. It is mounted on. An output circuit 59 for driving the solenoid 16 for opening and closing the second variable prize-winning device 15 and the solenoid 21 for opening and closing the first variable prize-winning device 20 forming the big prize opening according to a command from the game control microcomputer 560 is also provided. It is mounted on.

  The game control microcomputer 560 includes a first special symbol display 8a, a second special symbol display 8b, a normal symbol display 10 for variably displaying a normal symbol, and a first special symbol hold memory display. 18a, display control of the second special symbol storage memory display 18b and the normal symbol storage memory display 41 is performed.

  The effect control board 80 includes an effect control microcomputer 100, a ROM 102, a RAM 103, a VDP 109, an I / O port unit 105, and the like. The ROM 102 stores a program and data for effect control such as display control. The RAM 103 is used as a work memory. The effect control microcomputer 100 includes an effect control CPU 101. The VDP 109 controls display of the effect display device 9 in cooperation with the effect control microcomputer 100. The effect control CPU 101 receives the detection signal of the push sensor 124 via the input port 106.

  The game control microcomputer 560 relays an effect control command for instructing the effect contents of various effect devices such as the effect display device 9 in one direction from the main board 31 to the effect control board 80. 77. The effect control microcomputer 100 receives an effect control command and performs variable display control of the effect display device 9, and also performs display control of the frame LED 28 provided on the frame side via the lamp driver board 35. Various effects are controlled by controlling the sound output from the speaker 27 via the sound output board 70.

  In the game control microcomputer 560, when a predetermined main process for game control is executed, a timer interrupt is periodically executed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms), and the timer interrupt process is executed. The game control can be executed. Game control executed when a special game control such as a special symbol such as a first special symbol and a second special symbol is displayed and a big hit game control is executed. The process is executed according to a predetermined process.

  The game control microcomputer 560 extracts data from the random number circuit 503 and various random counters, and uses the extracted data to determine the big hit determination, the big hit type (type) determination, the fluctuation pattern type determination, the fluctuation pattern determination, and the normal hit. Judgment and determination of the initial value of the random counter are performed. Predetermined data such as jackpot determination data, jackpot type determination data, variation pattern type determination data, variation pattern determination data, and the like include the update conditions for the random number circuit 503 and various random counters. Numerical change data that can be updated (changed) under specific conditions. These data are extracted when a game ball is detected by the first start port switch 13a or the second start port switch 14a (when a start winning is detected) and stored in the RAM 55 as first reserved memory information or second reserved memory information. The The game control microcomputer 560 reads various data stored in the RAM 55 as the first hold memory information or the second hold memory information when the start condition of the variable display based on the hold memory information is satisfied. It is used for determination, and variable display is executed based on the determination result. The big hit determination is performed using the extracted data of the random number circuit 503. The big hit type determination is performed using the extracted data of the big hit type determination random counter. The variation pattern type determination is performed using data extracted from the variation pattern type determination random counter. The variation pattern determination is performed using the extracted data of the variation pattern determination random counter. The normal hit determination is performed using the extracted data of the normal hit determination random counter. The game control microcomputer 560 performs various game controls such as jackpot game control, variation display of the first special symbol, variation display of the second special symbol, and variation display of the normal symbol based on such various determinations. Run.

  The game control microcomputer 560 produces predetermined control information such as a jackpot determination result, a jackpot type determination result, a variation pattern type determination result, and a variation pattern determination result based on various determinations. The effect control command is transmitted to the effect control microcomputer 100 as an effect control command which is a control instruction command. In the effect control microcomputer 100, based on the received effect control command, the first special symbol variation display, the second special symbol variation display, and an effect adapted to game control such as jackpot control are executed.

  In the production control microcomputer 100, when a predetermined main process for production control is executed, a timer interruption is periodically performed every predetermined time (for example, 2 ms, 4 ms, etc.), and the timer interruption process is executed. Thus, various effects control can be executed. Specific effect control such as effects related to the variation display of the effect symbols and effects related to the big hit gaming state is executed according to a predetermined process by an effect control process executed along with the timer interruption process. Is done.

  The game control microcomputer 560 responds to winning detection based on one of the first starting port switch 13a, the second starting port switch 14a, the count switch 23, and the general winning port switches 24A to 24D being turned on. A payout control command (award ball number signal) indicating the number of winning balls (the number of winning balls different for each winning area) is output to the payout control microcomputer mounted on the payout control board 37. The payout control microcomputer drives the ball payout device 97 in accordance with a payout control command indicating the number of winning balls.

[Example of overall configuration of first and second variable prize winning devices]
FIG. 3 is an enlarged front view of the first variable winning device 20 and the second variable winning device 15. FIG. 4 is an enlarged plan view showing the flow path configuration of the first variable winning device 20 as a representative example of the flow path configuration of the game ball provided in each of the first variable winning device 20 and the second variable winning device 15. is there.

  As shown in FIG. 3, in the first variable prize-winning device 20, a flow path 22c through which a game ball can flow is provided on the upper surface side, and can be opened and closed by a sliding operation of the bottom member 22e in the middle of the flow path 22c. A winning opening 24 is provided. In the second variable winning device 15, a flow path 15c through which a game ball can flow is provided on the upper surface side, and a second start winning opening 14 that can be opened and closed by a sliding operation of the bottom member 15e is provided in the middle of the flow path 15c. Is provided.

  The flow path 22c of the first variable prize-winning device 20 is formed so as to be inclined in a diagonally downward left direction when viewed from the front side. The flowing down direction of the game ball in the flow path 22c of the first variable winning device 20 is a diagonally downward left direction when viewed from the front. On the other hand, the flow path 15c of the second variable prize-winning device 15 is formed so as to be inclined obliquely downward to the right when viewed from the front side. The downward direction of the game ball in the flow path 15c of the second variable prize-winning device 15 is an obliquely downward right direction when viewed from the front. As described above, the flowing direction of the game ball in the flow path 22c of the first variable winning device 20 and the flow direction of the game ball in the flow path 15c of the second variable winning device 15 are different directions such as a left-right reverse direction. is there.

  The second variable prize-winning device 15 is an installation mode that allows a game ball that has flowed down without entering the big prize opening 24 out of the game balls flowing down in the first variable prize-winning device 20 to be allowed to flow down. It is provided below the winning device 20.

  The right-handed game ball is guided to the uppermost stream portion of the flow path 22c in the first variable winning device 20 by the game nail implanted in the game area 7, and can enter the flow path 22c from the flow path inlet end. It is. The game balls that have entered the flow path 22c flow down on the flow path 22c and enter the big prize opening 24, or are guided to the flow path outlet end at the most downstream part of the flow path 22c.

  The second variable prize-winning device 15 causes the game balls that have fallen out of the first variable prize-winning device 20 from the channel outlet to flow out of the first variable prize-winning device 15 below the channel outlet end of the first variable prize-winning device 20. They are provided in such a positional relationship that they can be received by the flow path inlet end at the most upstream part of the path 15c. A game ball received at the flow path inlet end of the second variable winning device 15 enters the flow path 15c from the flow path inlet end. The game ball that has entered the flow path 15c flows down on the flow path 15c and enters the second start winning port 14, or is guided to the flow path outlet end portion at the most downstream portion of the flow path 15c. The game ball guided to the flow path outlet end part falls outside the second start winning port 14 and can be guided to the out port 26.

  With the configuration described above, a right-handed game ball can flow down through the following route. The game ball that has been hit to the right can be guided to the first variable winning device 20. A game ball guided to the first variable winning device 20 and flowing down on the flow path 22c of the first variable winning device 20 can enter the big winning port 24 or can fall to the second variable winning device 15. . The game ball that has fallen on the second variable prize-winning device 15 flows down on the flow path 15c of the second variable prize-winning device 15 and enters the second starting prize-winning port 14 or is released out of the second variable prize-winning device 15. Is possible.

[Examples of flow path configuration of each variable prize-winning device]
FIG. 4A shows a state in which one game ball P flows down at the upper part of the first variable winning device 20. FIG. 4B shows a state in which a plurality of game balls P flow down at the top of the first variable winning device 20.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the first variable winning ball apparatus 20 includes a base plate portion 22 g having a rectangular plate shape that is long in the left-right direction as a member fixed to the game area 7. At the front portion of the base plate portion 22g, a flow path forming base portion 22f that protrudes forward in a manner that surrounds the inner structure of the first variable winning ball apparatus 20 with a wall portion is formed. In a substantially central region of the flow path forming base portion 22f, a special winning opening 24 is formed, and a bottom member 22e is provided so as to be slidable in the front-rear direction on the special winning opening. A covering portion 22h that covers the flow path forming base portion 22f from the front side is provided on the front side of the flow path forming base portion 22f.

  In the first variable winning ball apparatus 20, a flow path 22c for a game ball is formed on the flow path forming base portion 22f between the base plate portion 22g and the covering portion 22h. The flow path 22c is a passage in a mode sandwiched between a wall part by the base plate part 22g and a wall part by the covering part 22h. As shown in FIG. 3, in the covering portion 22h, the wall portion of the flow path 22c and the vicinity of the special winning opening 24 are transparent. Thereby, the flow-down mode of the game ball on the channel 22c and the mode of entry of the game ball from the channel 22c to the special winning opening 24 can be easily visually confirmed.

  The bottom surface member 22e is linked to a solenoid 21 (FIG. 2) as a drive source via an opening / closing drive mechanism provided on the back side (rear) of the base plate portion 22g, and is driven by the solenoid 21. Thus, it is operated in the forward direction or the backward direction, and the special winning opening 24 can be opened and closed.

  As shown in FIG. 4B, the length of the opening portion of the special winning opening 24 is set to a length similar to a length in which a plurality (for example, about 5 or 6) of game balls are connected. In the base plate portion 22g and the covering portion 22h, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, a plurality of restricting pieces 22d for reducing the flow speed of the game ball flowing down the flow path 22c are arranged at predetermined intervals. It is formed alternately.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the restriction piece 22d is formed integrally with the base plate portion 22g and the covering portion 22h, and is formed in a rib shape protruding forward from the base plate portion 22g or protruding backward from the covering portion 22h. By interfering with the game ball and interfering with the flow down, the game ball flowing down toward the left side is meandered with the movement of the front-rear direction component (so-called zigzag operation, fluctuation operation, etc.) The speed is changed and decelerated, and the time required for the flow is delayed as compared with the case where there is no restriction piece 22d. These restricting pieces 22d are formed so as to be arranged at predetermined intervals in the flow-down direction of the game balls in the flow path 22c, and are alternately formed on the base plate portion 22g and the covering portion 22h. Further, the regulation piece 22d is set to a width dimension of about 1/3 to 1/4 of the width in the front-rear direction of the bottom surface member 22e, and is set to a width dimension that allows a game ball to pass between adjacent ones. Yes. The number and size of the restricting pieces 22d are not particularly limited.

  As shown in FIG. 4A, in the first variable winning ball apparatus 20, a game ball about to flow down the flow path 22c flows down in a meandering manner on the flow path 22c. In the first variable winning ball apparatus 20 in which such a flow path 22c is formed, in a closed state in which the bottom member 22e advances forward and the flow path 22c is formed, the game ball wins the big winning opening 24. Without passing through the first variable winning ball apparatus 20. On the other hand, in the first variable winning ball apparatus 20, in the open state in which the bottom member 22 e is moved backward, the game ball can fall into the big winning opening 24, and the gaming ball can win the big winning opening 24. It becomes possible.

  The second variable winning device 15 includes a difference in the flow direction of the game ball, the length of the flow path 15c, the length of the opening that forms the second start winning port, the length of the bottom member 15e, and the restriction piece 15d. Although the dimensions are different, the basic structure is the same as that of the first variable winning ball apparatus 20. For example, as shown in FIG. 3, in the second variable prize-winning device 15, a flow path 15c of a game ball is formed on the flow path forming base portion 15f between the base plate portion 15g and the covering portion 15h. In FIG. 15c, a plurality of restricting pieces 15d for reducing the flow velocity of the game ball are alternately formed in a manner similar to the restricting pieces 22d shown in FIG. Thereby, in the 2nd variable winning device 15, the game ball can flow down in the same manner as the 1st variable winning ball device 20.

  The first variable prize-winning device 20 and the second variable prize-winning device 15 differ in the degree of passage restriction of the game ball by the restriction piece due to the difference in the protruding amount of the restriction piece. For example, the first variable winning device 20 on the upstream side can be obtained in comparison with the second variable winning ball device 15 on the downstream side, and the protruding amount of the regulating piece is small. Thereby, the staying period of the game ball may differ for each variable winning device. Further, in the first variable winning device 20, the lengths of the large winning opening 24 and the bottom member 22e are different from the lengths of the second starting winning port 14 and the bottom member 15e of the second variable winning device 15 (first variable winning device). 20 is longer). As a result, the number of winning game balls in a single open state may differ for each variable winning device.

[Second Embodiment]
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, a description will be given of a configuration example in which the intention of the game hall and the player's intention can be reflected as to whether or not the effect is executed when the game ball enters the general winning opening.

  In the second embodiment, in the pachinko gaming machine 1 as described above, as operation means connectable to the production control microcomputer 100, a mode change switch, a display change switch, and predetermined operation buttons are provided. Examples of configurations in which information displayed on the effect display device 9 can be switched by a player or a game store clerk operating are listed. Such operation means is not limited to the operation of the player or the game clerk, but may be any means that can detect the operation of the player or the game clerk.

  The mode change switch is an operation means that can be set to switch between a game mode for displaying information for a player such as a demonstration display screen, and a maintenance mode for displaying information for a game store clerk such as the number of winnings at each winning opening. is there. The effect control microcomputer 100 stores the number of winning awards to each winning a prize in the winning number management table based on the effect control command for designating various winning numbers transmitted from the game control microcomputer 560. The display changeover switch and the predetermined operation button are operation means capable of switching and setting whether or not to display information that can specify the number of winnings in the general winning opening. The production control microcomputer 100 can execute control for displaying various kinds of information as described above in accordance with the operation states of the mode changeover switch and the display changeover switch. In the effect display device 9, the number of wins to the general winning opening is performed by, for example, displaying the number of objects corresponding to the total number of wins.

  In the following, there will be listed configuration examples that can reflect the intention of the game hall and the player's intention as to whether or not the presentation is executed when the game ball enters the general winning opening.

  (1) In the pachinko gaming machine 1 shown in the first embodiment, a start winning area (first start winning opening 13, second start winning opening 14) into which a game medium (game ball) can enter and a game medium (game) When a game medium enters the general winning area (first to fourth general winning ports 50A to 50D) into which the ball can enter and the starting winning area (first starting winning port 13, second starting winning port 14). In addition, variation display means (first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol display 8b, effect display device 9) for performing variable display of identification information (first special symbol, second special symbol, effect symbol), Giving means (game control microcomputer 100) for giving a specific value (prize ball, score) when a game medium enters the general winning area, and a specific effect when the game medium enters the general winning area ( Based on the mode switch setting In the maintenance mode, the information of the winning number management table is displayed. Based on the setting of the display changeover switch and the setting of the operation button, the object is increased every time the game ball enters the general winning opening. The notification means (effect display device 9) capable of executing the specific effect A: variation result notice effect, specific effect B: pre-reading notice effect, which displays the number of winnings in the general winning opening, and the specific effect executing means performs the specification. And setting means (mode change switch, display change switch, and operation button) for setting whether or not the execution of the effect is permitted. Thereby, it is possible to reflect the intention of the game hall or the player as to whether or not to execute the specific effect.

  (2) The gaming machine of (1) further includes clerk operation accepting means (mode changeover switch, display changeover switch) for accepting a setting operation by a clerk, and the setting means receives the setting operation by the clerk operation accepting means. In such a case, a setting for permitting execution of the specific effect is made (based on the setting of the display changeover switch, the information of the winning number management table is displayed in the maintenance mode based on the setting of the mode changeover switch. Increase the object every time a game ball enters the mouth, display the number of winnings in the general winning opening in the big hit gaming state, specific effect A: enable execution of the change result notice effect, specific effect B: look ahead notice effect Can be executed). Thereby, it is possible to reflect the intention of the game hall regarding whether or not to execute the specific effect.

  (3) The gaming machine according to (1) or (2), further comprising player operation accepting means for accepting a setting operation by a player, wherein the setting means is accepted by the player operation accepting means To allow the execution of the specific effect (based on the operation button displayed on the demonstration screen, the object is increased each time the game ball enters the general winning opening, using the operation button displayed on the demonstration screen. Based on the setting, the number of wins to the general winning opening in the big hit gaming state is displayed, specific effect A: change result notice effect can be executed, specific effect B: prefetch notice effect can be executed). Thereby, a player's intention regarding whether or not to execute a specific effect can be reflected.

  (4) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (3), the specific effect specifies the number of game media entering the general winning area in a predetermined period (a period controlled in the big hit gaming state). Notification is made possible (the number of winning balls for the big winning opening and the number of winning balls according to the number of winning balls are displayed separately from the number of winning balls for the general winning opening and the number of winning balls according to the number of winning balls. ) Production. Thereby, the gameability in a predetermined period can be improved.

  (5) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (4), the specific effect executing means executes the specific effect when the number of game media entering the general winning area reaches a predetermined number. . As a result, the player can be interested in the number of game media entering the general winning area.

  (6) In any one of the gaming machines according to (1) to (5), the specific effect executing means executes different specific effects depending on the number of game media entering the general winning area. This makes it possible to give interest to the number of game media entering the general winning area.

  (7) In the gaming machine according to any one of (1) to (6), the specific effect is an effect of notifying the number of game media entering the general winning area in a specific manner (game to a general winning opening) Increase the number of objects every time a ball enters, and if the game machine is not playing (designated change is not executed and the winning slot where the game ball is detected is specified) A game end determination is made based on the fact that the start prize opening designation command, the general prize opening designation command, and the big prize opening designation command as commands to be received have not been received for a predetermined period of time). It is identifiable that the number of entry of the game medium is 0 (when the game end determination is made, an object corresponding to the number of winnings to the general winning opening displayed on the effect display device 9 is displayed. To clear Te). This prevents other players from grasping the number of game media entering the general winning area.

  (8) In the gaming machine of any one of (1) to (7), the specific effect is display information corresponding to the number of game media entering the general winning area (an object corresponding to the number of winnings in the general winning opening). Is displayed. As a result, the number of game media entering the general winning area can be easily grasped.

  Conventionally, as shown in Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2014-2005, when a game ball wins a general winning opening during a big hit, one aspect of the start memory display changes, and a special symbol variation corresponding to the start memory display There has been proposed a gaming machine that notifies whether the display game is “winning” or “out of game”. In a gaming machine having a general winning opening, there is room for further enhancement of interest when a game ball wins a general winning opening. The configurations (9) to (21) below are based on the above situation, and are aimed at enhancing the interest of the game in a gaming machine having a general winning opening.

  (9) A start winning area (first start winning opening, second start winning opening) into which a game medium (game ball) can enter and a general winning area (first to fourth in general) into which a game medium (game ball) can enter. A game machine (pachinko machine 1) having a winning opening 50A to 50D), and identification is made when a game medium enters the starting winning area (the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14). Fluctuation display means (first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol display 8b, effect display device 9) for performing variable display of information (first special symbol, second special symbol, effect symbol) and the general prize Giving means (game control microcomputer 100) for giving a specific value (prize ball, score) when a game medium enters the area, and specific effect execution for executing a specific effect (specific effect A: variation result notice effect) Means (microcomputer for game control 100), and when the game medium enters the general winning area in the first gaming state (normal state) and in the general winning area in the second gaming state (probability change or short-time state) The rate at which the specific effect is executed differs depending on the case where the game medium enters (the specific effect is executed at a higher rate than the probability change or the short time state in the normal state). Thereby, the interest when the game medium enters the general winning area can be improved.

  (10) A start winning area (first start winning opening, second start winning opening) into which a game medium (game ball) can enter and a general winning area (first through fourth general) into which a game medium (game ball) can enter. A game machine (pachinko machine 1) having a winning opening 50A to 50D), and identification is made when a game medium enters the starting winning area (the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14). Fluctuation display means (first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol display 8b, effect display device 9) for performing variable display of information (first special symbol, second special symbol, effect symbol) and the general prize Giving means (game control microcomputer 100) for giving a specific value (prize ball, score) when a game medium enters the area, and a specific effect (specific effect A: change result notice effect, specific effect B: pre-reading notice) Specific production performer who performs (production) (The production control microcomputer 100), and when the game medium enters the general winning area in the first game state (normal state) and in the second game state (probability change or short-time state) Different specific effects are executed when the game medium enters the general winning area (the specific effect A is executed in the normal state, and the specific effect B is executed in the probability change or short-time state). Thereby, the interest when the game medium enters the general winning area can be improved.

  (11) In the gaming machine of (9) or (10), in the first gaming state (normal state), when the number of game media entering the general winning area becomes the first number of entering, When the specific effect is executed and the second game state (probability change or short-time state), the number of game media entering the general winning area becomes a second entry number different from the first entry number. The specific effect is executed. As a result, the player can be interested in the number of game media entering the general winning area.

  (12) A start winning area (first start winning opening, second start winning opening) into which a game medium (game ball) can enter and a general winning area (first through fourth general) into which a game medium (game ball) can enter. A game machine (pachinko machine 1) having a winning opening 50A to 50D), and identification is made when a game medium enters the starting winning area (the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14). Fluctuation display means (first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol display 8b, effect display device 9) for performing variable display of information (first special symbol, second special symbol, effect symbol) and the general prize Giving means (game control microcomputer 100) for giving a specific value (prize ball, score) when a game medium enters the area, and specific effect execution for executing a specific effect (specific effect A: variation result notice effect) Means (micro control for production control 100), and when a game medium enters the general winning area during the first period (after reaching reach state of reach fluctuation), and a second period (period other than reach fluctuation or reach fluctuation) The ratio of executing the specific effect differs when the game medium enters the general winning area when the reach state is established (after reach state is established, reach reach of reach change or reach change) The specific performance is executed at a higher rate than before the state is established). Thereby, the interest when the game medium enters the general winning area can be improved.

  (13) A start winning area (first start winning opening, second start winning opening) into which a game medium (game ball) can enter and a general winning area (first through fourth general) into which a game medium (game ball) can enter. A game machine (pachinko machine 1) having a winning opening 50A to 50D), and identification is made when a game medium enters the starting winning area (the first starting winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14). Fluctuation display means (first special symbol display 8a, second special symbol display 8b, effect display device 9) for performing variable display of information (first special symbol, second special symbol, effect symbol) and the general prize Giving means (game control microcomputer 100) for giving a specific value (prize ball, score) when a game medium enters the area, and a specific effect (specific effect A: change result notice effect, specific effect B: pre-reading notice) Specific production performer who performs (production) (Production control microcomputer 100), and when the game medium enters the general winning area during the first period (after reaching reach state of reach fluctuation), and the second period (period other than reach fluctuation) Or, when the game medium enters the general winning area at the time of reach variation reach reach, a different specific effect is executed (the specific effect A is executed after the reach state is established, and before the reach state is established). The specific effect A is executed after the reach fluctuation state in which the specific effect B is executed, and the specific effect B is executed in a period other than the reach change or before the reach state is reached. Thereby, the interest when the game medium enters the general winning area can be improved.

  (14) In the gaming machine of (12) or (13), during the first period (after the reach state of reach fluctuation is established), the number of game media entering the general winning area becomes the first number of entries. The specific effect is executed, and in the second period (a period other than reach fluctuation or before reach state of reach fluctuation is established), the number of game media entering the general winning area is the first entry number. The specific effect is executed when the second approach number is different from. As a result, the player can be interested in the number of game media entering the general winning area.

  (15) In any one of the gaming machines according to (9) to (14), the game machine has a plurality of general winning areas (first to fourth general winning ports 50A to 50D), and each of the plurality of general winning areas has a game. The specific effect is executed when a medium enters. Thereby, it is made interesting about which of the plurality of general winning areas the game medium enters.

  (16) In any one of the gaming machines according to (9) to (15), the variation display means may be configured so that the game medium enters the start winning area (the first start winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14). The identification information (first special symbol, second special symbol, production based on the fact that the start condition (the change display based on the previous start winning is completed and is not controlled by the big hit gaming state) is also established. Advantageous state control that can be controlled to an advantageous state (hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a specific display result (big hit symbol) Means (game control microcomputer 100) and a pre-start determination means (extracted at the time of start winning) for performing a pre-start determination to determine whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state before the start condition is satisfied. A game control microcomputer 100) for determining whether or not to control the jackpot gaming state based on the jackpot determining random number, and the specific effect executing means is based on the pre-start determination and the advantageous state An effect (prefetching notice effect) for notifying that the control is performed is executed as the specific effect (specific effect B) before the start condition of the target variable display is satisfied. Thus, it is possible to make the particular effect more interesting by notifying that the control is in the advantageous state before the start condition of the variable display is established.

  (17) In the gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (16), the variation display means is configured so that the game medium enters the start winning area (the first start winning opening 13, the second starting winning opening 14). The identification information (first special symbol, second special symbol, production based on the fact that the start condition (the change display based on the previous start winning is completed and is not controlled by the big hit gaming state) is also established. Advantageous state control that can be controlled to an advantageous state (hit game state) advantageous to the player when the display result of the variation display of the identification information becomes a specific display result (big hit symbol) Means (game control microcomputer 100) and start time determination means for determining whether or not to be controlled to the advantageous state when the start condition is satisfied (a special symbol variation display) A game control microcomputer 100) that determines whether or not to control the jackpot game state based on the stored jackpot determination random number when starting, the specific effect execution means, the start Based on the time determination, an effect of notifying that it is controlled to the advantageous state (variation result notice effect) is executed as the specific effect. Thus, it is possible to give more interest to the specific performance by notifying that it is controlled to the advantageous state.

  (18) In the gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (17), the game medium enters the general winning area according to the frequency of entry (the number of winnings within 120 seconds from the first winning to the general winning opening). The execution ratio of specific effects is different. This makes it possible to give interest to the frequency of game media entering the general winning area.

  (19) In the gaming machine of any one of (9) to (18), it differs depending on the frequency of entry of the game medium into the general winning area (the number of winnings within 120 seconds from the first winning to the general winning opening) A specific performance is executed. This makes it possible to give interest to the frequency of game media entering the general winning area.

  (20) In any one of the gaming machines according to (9) to (19), the gaming machine has a plurality of general winning areas (first to fourth general winning ports 50A to 50D), and the specific effect executing means includes a plurality of The specific effect is executed based on the fact that the order of entry of the game media into the general winning area is a predetermined order. As a result, the player can be interested in the order in which the game media enter the general winning area.

  (21) The gaming machine according to any one of (9) to (20), having a different winning area (first starting winning opening, second starting winning opening) different from the general winning area, and executing the specific effect The means executes the specific effect based on the fact that the order of the entry of the game media into the general prize area and the entry of the game media into the other prize area is a specific order. This makes it possible to give interest to the order of entry of game media into the general winning area and other winning areas.

Next, main effects obtained by the embodiment described above will be described.
(1) As shown in FIG. 3, the game ball that has flowed down in the first direction in the first variable winning device 20 can flow down in the second direction different from the first direction in the second variable winning device 15, By arranging the two variable winning devices, it is possible to easily secure the installation place of the variable winning device.

  (2) As shown in FIG. 3, the flow direction of the game ball in the first variable prize-winning device 20 and the flow direction of the game ball in the second variable prize-winning device 15 are opposite to each other. The game ball flowing down on the second variable prize-winning device can be decelerated based on the change in the reverse direction of the flow-down direction, such as once the flow-down speed becomes 0 when the change is made in the reverse direction.

  (3) As shown in FIG. 4, the bottom balls 22e and 15e are closed by restricting the game balls flowing down the first variable winning device 20 and the second variable winning device 15 by the restricting piece 22d. It is possible to lengthen the staying period of the game balls in the first variable winning device 20 and the second variable winning device 15, and a game is played in a variable winning device such as the first variable winning device 20 and the second variable winning device 15. This makes it easier to win the ball.

  (4) As shown in FIG. 3, the second variable prize winning device 15 causes the game balls that have flowed down in the first variable prize winning device 20 to reach the upstream end of the flow path of the game balls in the second variable prize winning device 15. It is possible to receive. Thereby, the staying period of the game ball in the second variable winning device 15 can be further prolonged, and it is possible to make it easier for the second variable winning device 15 to win the game ball.

  (5) As described above, the first variable winning device 20 and the second variable winning device 15 differ in the degree of restriction of the game ball passing by the restriction piece due to the difference in the protruding amount of the restriction piece. As a result, the staying period of the game balls varies depending on the variable winning device, so that variations of the game medium flow and staying time in the variable winning device are abundant, and the fun of the game can be improved. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the game ball from being decelerated too much by the time it reaches the second variable winning ball device 15, and it is possible to prevent the player from feeling unpleasant from the flow-down mode of the game ball.

  (6) As shown in FIG. 3, in the 1st variable winning device 20 and the 2nd variable winning device 15, length differs in the bottom face member 22e and the bottom face member 15e. Thereby, the variation of the winning form of the game ball in the variable winning device becomes abundant, and the interest of the game can be improved.

  (7) As shown in the second embodiment, the specific effect can be executed when a game ball enters the general winning area, and it is possible to set whether or not the execution of the specific effect is permitted. It is possible to reflect the intention of the game hall or the player as to whether or not to execute the effect.

[Other variations]
Next, other modifications, feature points, and the like are listed below.

  (1) Contrary to the arrangement of FIG. 3, the second variable winning device 15 is provided above the first variable winning device 20 so that the game balls flow down from the second variable winning device 15 to the first variable winning device 20. It is good also as arrangement. The flow direction of the game ball on the variable winning device arranged above may be a diagonally downward direction to the right, and the flow direction of the game ball on the variable winning device arranged below may be the bottom left direction. A game ball may be guided by a game nail or a game ball may be guided by a tubular member between a variable prize device disposed below and a variable prize device disposed below. Good. A game ball that flows down from a variable prize device arranged above may be guided to a variable prize device in which all game balls are arranged below, or a variable prize in which some game balls are arranged below. You may be guided to the device. In the variable winning device arranged above, a game ball that has entered a predetermined area may be guided by a tubular member. A member (a wall member or the like) that can be guided to the lower variable winning device by collision of the game ball may be provided between the variable winning device disposed above and the variable winning device disposed below. In the configuration in which the game ball is guided to the variable prize device disposed below after the collision with the member, the effect of decelerating the game ball due to the collision can be improved.

  (2) The restriction piece 20d may be provided only in the first variable winning device 20, and the restriction piece 20d may be provided only in the second variable winning device 14. When the restriction pieces are provided in both the first variable prize-winning device 20 and the second variable prize-winning device 14, the amount of protrusion of the restriction pieces may be the same, or the amount of protrusion of the restriction pieces may be different (whichever The amount of protrusion may be reduced). The first variable winning device 20 and the second variable winning device 14 may have the same or different numbers of restriction pieces. The first variable winning device 20 and the second variable winning device 14 may have the same or different distance between the restricting pieces.

  (3) The first variable winning device 20 and the second variable winning device 14 may be arranged at any of the right side, left side, and center of the game area.

  (4) The length of the large winning opening 24 and the bottom member 22e of the first variable winning device 20 and the length of the second start winning port 14 and the bottom member 15e of the second variable winning device 15 are the same length. It can be different lengths (whichever is longer).

  (5) In the flow path of the game ball as shown in FIG. 4, a groove portion that can guide the game ball along the flow path of the game ball as shown by a two-dot chain line in the drawing may be formed.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the pachinko gaming machine 1 is illustrated as an example of the gaming machine. However, the above-described embodiment is not limited to this, for example, a game with a predetermined number of balls. The balls are enclosed inside the gaming machine so that they can be circulated, and the number of balls lent out in response to a player's loan request and the number of prize balls awarded in response to winnings are added. The present invention can also be applied to a so-called enclosed game machine in which the number of balls is subtracted and stored.

  (7) As an advantageous state advantageous to the player, the jackpot gaming state has been described as an example, but not limited to this, in addition to the jackpot gaming state described above, a high probability state (probability change state), a short time state, and Other advantageous conditions such as a high base condition may be included.

  (8) It should be understood that the embodiment disclosed herein is illustrative and non-restrictive in every respect. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine, 22e bottom face member, 24 big prize opening, 20 1st 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus 15e Bottom face member, 15 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus, 15c, 22c flow path, 15d, 22d Control part, 13 1st start prize Mouth, 14 2nd starting prize opening, 50A-50D 1st-4th general prize opening, 8a 1st special symbol display, 8b 2nd special symbol display, 9 production display device.

Claims (1)

A gaming machine in which a game is played using a game medium,
A first variable winning device capable of opening and closing a first winning area where a game medium can be won by operating a first flow path member through which the game medium can flow down;
A second variable winning device provided below the first variable winning device and capable of opening and closing a second winning area in which a game medium can be won by operating a second flow path member through which the game medium can flow down; Prepared,
In the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device, a game medium that has flowed down in the first direction on the first variable winning device is different from the first direction on the second variable winning device. A gaming machine that is arranged in a manner capable of flowing in a direction.

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