JP2017217534A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine executing an unprecedented novel game.SOLUTION: The game machine is configured to determine only whether a game result is a "jackpot" or not in a jackpot lottery to be executed in response to ball entry in an operation-start winning hole 19 and an operation-start winning generator 17, and, after the "jackpot" is finally determined, determine a content of the jackpot state in response to entry of a game ball in content determination winning holes 72a-72h. The game machine differs a probability of selecting a specific special game state in which a V winning attacker 18b is opened in a specific open mode in the content determination lottery, according to a final settlement display mode of special symbols and according to which one of first content determination detection means and second content determination detection means the game ball is detected.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

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

  Conventionally, as a pachinko machine that is an example of a gaming machine, it is a so-called jackpot that includes a lottery according to whether or not it is a big hit due to the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening and if it is a big hit When the lottery is executed and the result of the jackpot lottery is a specific jackpot, not only the jackpot state but also a specific gaming state such as a high probability state occurs after the jackpot state ends (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-22870 A

  However, as described above, due to the winning of the game ball at the start winning opening, not only whether or not it is a big win, but if it is a big win, the pachinko machine that draws and determines the type Is becoming less fresh for players.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that executes a novel game that has not been conventionally available.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 of the present invention is characterized in that a symbol display unit capable of changing / determining symbols, a movable winning means capable of opening and closing, a game-related operation and the symbols. Control means for controlling the display operation in the display unit, an entrance for the game ball to enter, and a plurality of content determination detection means capable of detecting the game ball are provided, the entrance A distribution unit having a distribution unit for detecting the game ball that has entered through any of the content determination detection units is installed, and the control unit is configured to satisfy the predetermined condition based on the satisfaction of the predetermined condition. When the symbol is confirmed and displayed on the display unit in a special confirmation display mode, the content determining detection means is validated, and the movable based on the detection of the game ball by the validated content determining detection means How to win While the special gaming state to be continuously opened is caused, a plurality of types of special gaming states having different opening modes of the movable winning means are set as the special gaming state, and the control means is activated Based on the detection of the game ball by the content determination detection means, one special game state is selected from the plurality of types of special game states, the selected special game state is caused, and the content determination detection means As described above, at least two types of content determination detecting means having different selection rates of the special gaming state to be generated are provided.
According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the first aspect of the present invention, the allocating means is provided with a movable portion that allows / blocks detection of the game ball by the content determination detecting means. Features.

  In the game area where the game balls can flow down, special movable means including a movable member that opens and closes a special area through which the game balls can pass and special winning means that allows the game balls to win are provided. , A symbol display unit capable of changing / determining symbols is provided, and further includes control means for controlling an operation relating to the game and a display operation in the symbol display unit. The control means is based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition. When a numerical value is acquired from one or a plurality of random numbers, a fixed display mode of the symbol and a basic variation pattern including a variation time of the symbol are determined based on the acquired numerical value, and the symbol change is performed in the symbol display unit. Based on the fact that the symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined fixed display mode as the variation time elapses, and further, the symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined special fixed display mode. A special game state in which the special winning means and the special movable means are intermittently opened in a predetermined opening mode, and the special game state is detected when passage of the game ball in the special game state is detected. In the gaming machine that causes a specific gaming state advantageous to the player after the completion of the game, an entrance for entering the game ball into the game area and a plurality of content determination detecting means capable of detecting the game ball are provided. A distribution unit that is provided and has a distribution unit for detecting a game ball that has entered through the entrance by any of the content determination detection units, and the special confirmation of the symbol While a plurality of types of special confirmation display modes are set as the display mode, the special game state has the special opening time that can be expected to pass a game ball to the special area. A special special gaming state established by the moving means and a non-specific special gaming state established by the special movable means over a non-specific opening time that is shorter than the specific opening time and cannot be expected to pass the game ball to the special area are set. And the control means validates the content determination detection means when the symbol is confirmed and displayed in any of the special confirmation display modes, and at the validated content determination detection means, Based on the detection of the game ball, it is determined whether the specific special game state or the non-specific special game state is to be subsequently generated, while at least one of the content determination detection means In the detection means, when the symbol is fixedly displayed in a predetermined special fixed display mode, and the symbol is fixed in a special fixed display mode different from the predetermined special fixed display mode. The probability of selecting the specific special gaming state when a game ball is detected differs from the displayed case, and in the special confirmation display mode of at least one of the special confirmation display modes, the special confirmation display mode Among the content determination detection means that are activated in accordance with the confirmation display in the case, a game ball is detected by the predetermined content determination detection means and the content determination detection means different from the predetermined content determination detection means It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the probability of selecting the specific special gaming state is different depending on when the game ball is detected by the detection means.

  According to the present invention, an entrance for a game ball to enter and a plurality of content determination detection means capable of detecting the game ball are provided, and the game ball that has entered through the entrance is detected by the content determination detection means. An allocating unit having an allocating unit for detecting by either is installed. Then, the control means activates the content determination detection means and activates the content determination detection means when the symbol display is confirmed and displayed in the special confirmation display mode on the basis of satisfaction of the predetermined condition. Based on the detection of the game ball, a special game state is generated in which the movable winning means is intermittently opened. Further, as the special game state, a plurality of types of special game states with different opening modes of the movable winning means are set, and the control means is based on the detection of the game ball by the activated content determination detection means. One special game state is selected from a plurality of types of special game states, and the selected special game state is generated. Further, at least two types of content determination detection means having different selection rates of special game states to be generated are provided as the content determination detection means. Therefore, for example, it is a novel game that cannot be provided by a conventional gaming machine that determines whether or not a special gaming state occurs, as well as whether or not it is a “hit” according to the winning at the starting winning opening. A game can be provided to a player.

It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the game board from the front side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the pachinko machine from the rear side. It is explanatory drawing which showed the distribution apparatus. It is the block diagram which showed the control mechanism of the pachinko machine. It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with the numerical value of e counter, and a basic fluctuation pattern. It is explanatory drawing which showed a response | compatibility with the numerical value of f counter, and the type of jackpot state. It is explanatory drawing which showed the response | compatibility with a basic fluctuation pattern and a detailed fluctuation pattern.

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

(Overall description of pachinko machine)
FIG. 1 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the front side. Moreover, FIG. 2 is explanatory drawing which showed the game board 2 from the front side. Further, FIG. 3 is an explanatory view showing the pachinko machine 1 from the rear side. In addition, FIG. 4 is an explanatory view showing the sorting device 70.
The pachinko machine 1 is a game in which a game ball is driven into a game area 16 formed on the front surface of the game board 2 and flows down in the game area 16, and the game board 2 functions as a support. It is installed on the front upper part of the frame 3 via a middle frame 5 which is a metal frame member. In addition, a front door 4 in which a glass plate is fitted and installed in front of the game board 2 is hinged to the machine frame 3 so as to be able to be opened on one side with the left end edge as an axis, and is closed by the front door 4. A space in front of the game board 2 is a game area 16.

  The gaming area 16 is surrounded by an outer rail 23 and an inner rail 24 that are arranged in an arc shape on the front surface of the game board 2, and a game ball is placed between the rails 23, 24 on the left side of the gaming area 16. A launch passage 13 for driving into the game area 16 is provided. In addition, an effect display unit 6 for displaying decorative symbols, characters, and the like made up of numbers “0” to “9” is provided in the approximate center of the game area 16. Further, a center member 26 provided with a sorting device 70 and the like is installed in the game board 2 so as to surround the effect display unit 6, and below the center member 26 is a start winning opening through which game balls can be won. 19 is provided. In addition, a left-handed space SL in which a game ball can flow down is formed on the left side of the center member 26. Only the game balls flowing down the left-handed space SL can aim to win the start winning opening 19. It is like that.

  Here, the distribution device 70 will be described. The distribution device 70 is provided with an entrance 71 through which game balls enter and eight content determination winning ports 72a to 72h through which the game balls can win. And the two guiding paths 73a and 73b that allow the entrance 71 and the distributing unit 72 to communicate with each other. Then, according to the distribution device 70, when the game ball enters the inside from the entrance 71, the game ball is guided to the distribution unit 72 through one of the guide path 73a and the guide path 73b, and is used for determining eight contents. A prize is awarded to any of the winning openings 72a to 72h. Note that the winning probabilities of the game balls guided to the distribution unit 72 to the content determination winning ports 72a to 72h are all １ ／ regardless of the difference between the guiding paths 73a and 73b. Of the content determination winning ports 72a to 72h, two of the content determination winning ports 72a and 72e serve as the first content determination detecting means 72b, 72c, 72d, 72f, 72g and 72h. Six are set as the second content determination detecting means.

  On the other hand, a right-handed space SR in which a game ball can flow down is also formed on the right side of the center member 26. Further, the right-handed space SR is provided with a gate member 20 through which a game ball can pass and a start winning combination 17 having an operable tongue piece (not shown). The starting winning combination 17 is in an open state in which a game ball can be awarded to a built-in prize opening (not shown) in accordance with the operation of the tongue piece, and a game ball cannot be awarded to the prize opening. It changes to either one of the closed states. Furthermore, in the lower part of the right-handed space SR (a position below the center member 26 and on the right side of the start winning opening 19), a big winning attacker 18a having an openable / closable door member and a game ball can pass inside. A V winning attacker 18b having a winning opening (not shown) as a special area and having a door member (movable member) for opening and closing the winning opening is installed. Then, the game ball is caused to flow down the right-handed space SR instead of the left-handed space SL, thereby allowing the gate member 20 to pass through, winning the starting winning combination 17 in the open state, or even opening the large It is possible to efficiently win the winning attacker 18a and the V winning attacker 18b. Note that a large number of game nails (not shown) are implanted on substantially the entire surface of the game area 16 regardless of whether the center member 26 is left or right. In addition, a special symbol display section 60 (shown in FIG. 5) including a 7-segment display for displaying special symbols is provided at the lower right portion of the game board 2 outside the game area 16.

Further, on the front side of the machine casing 3 and below the game board 2, a supply tray 7 for supplying game balls to the launching device 10 and a storage for storing game balls overflowing from the supply tray 7. A tray 8 is attached. The supply tray 7 can be opened to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the front door 4 and the storage tray 8 with respect to the machine frame 3 with the opening of the middle frame 5, respectively. Further, on the right side of the storage tray 8, a handle 9 for operating the launching device 10 and adjusting the driving strength of the game ball into the game area 16 is installed so as to be rotatable. In addition, a push button 25 that can be arbitrarily pushed by the player is provided in front of the supply tray 7. The launching device 10 can launch a game ball at a launch interval of about 1.0 seconds with a strength corresponding to the amount of rotation of the handle 9.
Furthermore, a pair of speakers 14 and 14 for reporting sound effects and various messages are provided on the upper part of the front door 4, and on the side part of the front door 4 according to the gaming state of the pachinko machine 1 and the like. Lamp members 15 and 15 each having a plurality of LEDs that are lit and blinking are provided.

  On the other hand, on the rear side of the machine casing 3, there are a storage tank 11 for storing game balls to be paid out as rental balls and prize balls to the supply tray 7, a payout device 12 connected to the storage tank 11, and a payout device 12. A payout control device 28 for controlling the payout operation, a power supply device 29 for supplying a power supply voltage to each control board, device, and member are installed. Reference numeral 21 denotes a center cover formed in the shape of a cover made of synthetic resin. Inside the center cover 21, main control for executing main control relating to the game (for example, so-called jackpot lottery). Device 30 (shown in FIG. 5), display control device 50 (shown in FIG. 5) for controlling the display operation and the like in the effect display unit 6, and light emission control device 51 (see FIG. 5) for controlling the lighting / flashing operation of the lamp member 15 and the like. 5), a sound control device 52 (shown in FIG. 5) that controls the sounding operation from the speaker 14, and a sub-control device 40 that integrally controls the operations of the display control device 50, the sound control device 52, and the like. Etc.) are installed. In addition, 22 is a plug for connecting the pachinko machine 1 to a transformer, and 27 is a ground.

Next, the control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a control mechanism of the pachinko machine 1.
The main control device 30 has a main control board on which a main CPU 32 for controlling operation of the following members as well as execution of jackpot lottery and jackpot content determination lottery, storage means 33 such as ROM and RAM, a timer 34, an interface 35, and the like are mounted. 31 is built-in. The main control board 31 is connected via the interface 35 to the start winning opening 19, the start winning prize 17, the big winning attacker 18 a, the V winning attacker 18 b, the gate member 20, the special symbol display section 60, and the content determination. It is connected to the winning openings 72a to 72h. Then, the main CPU 32 wins the game ball start winning opening 19, the start winning prize 17, the big winning attacker 18a, the V winning attacker 18b, and the content determining winning openings 72a to 72h, and the gate member of the game ball. 20 passes can be detected. The main control board 31 is also electrically connected to a sub-integrated board 41 built in the sub-control device 40. Although omitted in FIG. 5, the main control board 31 is also connected to the payout control device 28, the power supply device 29, and the like via the interface 35.

  The storage means 33 includes an a counter used for an open lottery for determining whether or not to open the start winning prize 17, a c counter used for a jackpot lottery (a random number for jackpot determination), and a special symbol in the special symbol display unit 60. D counter (determined display mode determining random number) for determining a fixed display mode, e counter (random number for determining variable time information) for determining a basic variation pattern that is mainly a variation time of special symbols and decorative symbols, and a jackpot state A plurality of counters such as an f-counter (big hit content determination random number) used for content determination lottery for determining content are incorporated. Each counter is a loop counter that counts a loop while adding one by one within a very short time (for example, 1 interrupt 2.000 ms) according to a predetermined rule from the time of power-on. The acquisition of numerical values used can be regarded as acquisition of numerical values from random numbers. The a counter is 0-10 (11 ways), the c counter is 0-700 (701 ways), the d counter is 0-2 (3 ways), and the e counter is 0-30. The loop counter counts between (31 ways) and the f counter between 0 and 99 (100 ways). Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from the a counter triggered by detection of the passage of the gate ball 20 of the game ball. In addition, when a winning is detected at the start winning opening 19 and the start winning combination 17 of the game ball, one numerical value is acquired from each of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter (a big hit lottery is executed). Furthermore, one numerical value is acquired from the f counter in response to detection of the first winning of the game ball to any of the content determination winning ports 72a to 72h after the “big hit” as described later is determined (content determination lottery Run).

  Further, in addition to the special symbol displayed on the special symbol display unit 60, the storage means 33 includes a basic variation pattern determination table in which the numerical value of the e counter is associated with the basic variation pattern as shown in FIG. Thus, a content determination table in which the value of the f counter is associated with the content of the jackpot state is stored. This basic variation pattern mainly defines the variation time (time from the variation start to the final display) of the special symbol and the decorative symbol. Further, in the storage means 33, for example, when a special ball is displayed at the start winning opening 19 or the start winning combination 17 while the special symbol is displayed in the special symbol display section 60 variably, the c counter associated with the winning, A hold information storage area 36 for storing a maximum of four (up to a total of eight) in a state in which the start winning opening 19 and the start winning combination 17 are distinguished from each other with the numerical values obtained from the d counter and the e counter as hold information. Is provided. In addition, in the storage means 33, the hold information stored in the hold information storage area 36 can be transferred and stored one by one, and the jackpot determination such as whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is a jackpot is executed. A jackpot determination storage area 37 is provided. Note that the hold information is sequentially transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37 and digested in the order in which it is stored each time the special symbol and the decorative symbol are finalized, and new hold information can be stored along with the digestion. .

  The sub-control device 40 includes a sub-integrated board 41 on which a sub-integrated CPU 42, a storage unit 43, a timer 44, an interface 45, and the like are mounted. The sub-integrated board 41 is electrically connected to the main control board 31 through the interface 45, and is also electrically connected to the display control device 50, the light emission control device 51, and the sound control device 52. When the sub-integrated CPU 42 receives a signal (such as various commands as will be described later) related to the big hit lottery from the main control board 31 as will be described later, the sub-integrated CPU 42 controls each control device in accordance with the contents, and the speaker 14 and the lamp The operation of the member 15 and the display operation of the decorative symbols on the effect display unit 6 are controlled. The sub-integrated CPU 42 is also connected to the hold display unit 61 for displaying the number of hold information via the interface 45. The hold display section 61 may be provided outside the game area 16, or may be provided in the game area 16 or the effect display section 6.

  In addition, the storage means 43 includes a symbol storage area (not shown) for storing decorative symbols to be displayed on the effect display unit 6, a detailed variation display mode of the decorative symbols, a character effect using a character animation, and the like. A variation pattern storage area 46 storing a plurality of detailed variation patterns is provided, and various detailed variation patterns are stored in association with basic variation patterns determined by the main control board 31 as shown in FIG. ing.

Hereinafter, game operations in the pachinko machine 1 will be described.
First, in the pachinko machine 1, in a gaming state such as a normal state or a high probability state in which special symbols can be displayed in a variable state, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 19 or the starting winning combination 17, the main CPU 32 detects the winning. (Satisfaction of predetermined conditions). Then, the main CPU 32 pays out a predetermined number (for example, three) of game balls as prize balls, acquires one numerical value from each of the c counter, d counter, and e counter at the timing of winning detection, and further holds the hold information. It is confirmed whether or not the number of pending information stored in the storage area 36 has reached the maximum value. If the number of pending information has already reached the maximum value, the acquired numerical values from the c counter, d counter, and e counter are deleted without being stored. On the other hand, if the maximum value has not been reached, the numerical values obtained from the c counter, d counter, and e counter are stored in the holding information storage area 36, and the jackpot determination table set for each gaming state is referred to. The numerical value acquired from the c counter this time is a predetermined “big hit value (for example,“ 100 ”and“ 500 ”in the normal state big hit determination table, and in the high probability state big hit determination table,“ 0, “50”, “100”, “150”, “200”, “250”, “300”, “350”, “400”, “450”, “500”, “550”, “600” , “650” and “700” in 16 ways) ”(that is, whether the result of the jackpot lottery is a so-called“ hit ”or not, and the reservation information is digested) Whether or not the symbol is confirmed and displayed in the special confirmation display mode), the special symbol confirmation display mode based on the value obtained from the d-counter based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and the jackpot The basic variation pattern corresponding to the numerical value acquired from the e-counter based on the lottery result is temporarily determined as a preliminary determination in advance of the jackpot determination described later. Further, the main CPU 32 creates schedule information including the result of the prior determination and the number of pieces of hold information, and transmits the schedule information to the sub integrated CPU 42.

  Further, the main CPU 32 always confirms whether the symbol is variably displayed or confirmed in the special symbol display unit 60 when the gaming state is a gaming state in which the variation of the special symbol can be displayed. If the symbol is fixedly displayed, the presence / absence of the hold information is confirmed. Then, if there is holding information, the holding information with the highest priority to be digested (here, the holding information stored earlier) is transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37 and the following jackpot determination is executed for the holding information. To do. That is, with reference to the jackpot determination table corresponding to the gaming state at the time when the hold information is transferred to the jackpot determination storage area 37, the numerical value acquired from the c counter related to the hold information is the predetermined “bonus value”. Whether or not the result of the jackpot lottery is “big hit” or “missed” is determined. In addition, based on the result of the jackpot lottery, the special symbol fixed display mode in the special symbol display unit 60 is determined based on the numerical value acquired from the d counter. Further, if the result of the jackpot lottery is “big hit” (the value obtained from the c counter is “hits value”), the basic variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. 6B is used to obtain the value obtained from the e counter. Is read (that is, a basic variation pattern including a symbol variation time is determined). On the other hand, if the result of the jackpot lottery is “out of” (the numerical value obtained from the c counter is a numerical value other than the “big hit value”), the basic variation pattern determination table shown in FIG. The basic variation pattern corresponding to the acquired numerical value is read out (that is, the basic variation pattern including the variation time of the symbol is determined).

  After that, the main CPU 32 creates a start command including information indicating the result of the jackpot lottery (whether it is a “hit” or “out”), a special symbol fixed display mode, and the type of the read basic variation pattern At the same time, the start command is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42. Further, the special symbol is changed in a predetermined manner in the special symbol display unit 60, and the time measurement by the timer 34 is started. When the fluctuation time corresponding to the read basic fluctuation pattern elapses, the special symbol is confirmed and displayed in a definite display mode based on the numerical value acquired from the d counter based on the result of the jackpot lottery, and a stop signal is included. The stop command is transmitted to the sub integrated CPU 42. For the special symbol to be confirmed and displayed, for example, when it is “big hit” and the numerical value acquired from the d counter is “0”, the first special confirmed display mode (special confirmed) is designated as “first big hit”. “7” which is the display mode) is confirmed and displayed. In addition, when it is “big hit” and the acquired numerical value from the d counter is “1” or “2”, it is the second special confirmed display mode (special confirmed display mode) as “second big hit”. 3 ”to confirm. On the other hand, in the case of “displacement”, “−” which is a dismissal confirmation display mode is confirmed and displayed.

  Further, when the result of the big hit lottery is “big hit” and the special CPU displays the special symbol in the special symbol display mode in the special symbol display unit 60, the main CPU 32 changes the gaming state from the normal state or the high probability state to the content determination state. A transition is made (the content determination state is generated), and a content determination state occurrence signal is transmitted to the sub-integrated CPU 42. Then, with the occurrence of the content determination state, the content determination winning ports 72a to 72h are validated (that is, the detection of the game balls at the content determination winning ports 72a to 72h is enabled), and the game ball is the content determination winning prize. It waits in the content determination state until winning any of the mouths 72a to 72h. In the content determination state, even if the game ball wins the start winning opening 19 or the start winning prize 17, the special symbol variation display is not started (however, the number of the hold information has reached the maximum value). If not, the operation of storing the hold information is performed until the number of hold information reaches the maximum value).

  After that, when the main CPU 32 detects the first winning of the game ball to any of the content determination winning ports 72a to 72h in the content determination state, the main CPU 32 pays out a predetermined number of game balls as a winning ball and also detects the winning detection timing. To obtain one numerical value from the f counter (executes a content determination lottery). Then, in the content determination state generated based on the confirmation display in the first special confirmation display mode, the game ball is detected by the first content determination detection means (that is, any of the content determination winning ports 72a and 72e). ), And in the content determination state generated based on the final display in the second special confirmation display mode, the second content determination detection means detects the game ball (that is, the content determination). If the winning prize opening 72b, 72c, 72d, 72f, 72g, 72h is detected), the contents of the jackpot state to be generated later using the contents determination table shown in FIG. decide. On the other hand, when a game ball is detected by the second content determination detection means in the content determination state generated based on the final display in the first special determination display mode, and in the second special determination display mode When a game ball is detected by the first content determination detection means in the content determination state generated based on the content determination state, the big hit state to be generated later using the content determination table shown in FIG. Determine the content. As described above, in the content determination state, the opening pattern of the big winning attacker 18a and the V winning attacker 18b in the big hit state is determined in accordance with the detection of the winning of the game ball to any of the content determination winning ports 72a to 72h. In addition, with the determination of the contents of the jackpot state, the contents determination winning ports 72a to 72h are invalidated, and the start demo for notifying the start of the jackpot state from the contents determination state and the determined opening pattern are large. The big winning attacker 18a is opened by making a transition to a big hit state (a special gaming state is caused) consisting of a ending demo that informs the end of the big hit state and intermittent opening of the winning winner 18a and the V winning attacker 18b a predetermined number of times. When a game ball wins the V winning attacker 18b, more game balls (for example, 10 balls) are paid out as winning balls than when winning in the start winning opening 19 and the starting winning combination 17. The content determination lottery is executed only due to the first winning detection of the game ball to any of the content determination winning ports 72a to 72h in the content determination state.

  In relation to the occurrence of the big hit state, the game ball is detected by the first content determination detecting means in the content determination state generated based on the fixed display in the first special fixed display mode, and from the f counter at that time When the acquired numerical value is 0 to 9, a predetermined number of game balls (for example, eight) are won or the opening time is a specified opening time (a time during which a game ball can pass through a special area, for example, 30 seconds) ) After the V winning attacker 18b is opened once in a specific opening mode in which it is opened until one of the conditions is satisfied, until a predetermined number (for example, 8) of game balls are won or the opening time is specially opened. A special winning mode in which a player wins a time (a time for which a predetermined number of game balls can be expected, for example, 30 seconds) is satisfied. Intermittently to rise to certain special game state to repeated opening 15 times Kka 18a. Further, in the content determination state generated based on the confirmation display in the first special confirmation display mode, the game ball is detected by the first content determination detection means, and the obtained numerical value from the f counter is 10 to 10 If it is 99, until the predetermined number of game balls are won or the opening time is a non-specific opening time (a time that is shorter than the specific opening time and cannot be expected to pass through a special area of the gaming ball, for example, 0.2 seconds) After the V-winning attacker 18b is opened once in a non-specific opening mode in which it is opened until any of the conditions up to is satisfied, the non-specification in which the big winning attacker 18a is intermittently repeated 15 times in the special opening mode Create a special gaming state. On the other hand, the game ball is detected by the second content determination detection means in the content determination state generated based on the fixed display in the first special determination display mode, and the acquired numerical value from the f counter at that time is 0 to If it is 89, the specific special game state is caused. Further, in the content determination state generated based on the confirmation display in the first special confirmation display mode, the game ball is detected by the second content determination detection means, and the obtained numerical value from the f counter is 90 to 90. If it is 99, the non-specific special gaming state is caused.

  Further, in the content determination state generated based on the final display in the second special confirmation display mode, the game ball is detected by the first content determination detection means, and the obtained numerical value from the f counter is 0 to If it is 89, the specific special game state is caused. Further, in the content determination state generated based on the confirmation display in the second special confirmation display mode, the game ball is detected by the first content determination detection means, and the obtained numerical value from the f counter is 90 to 90. If it is 99, the non-specific special gaming state is caused. On the other hand, the game ball is detected by the second content determination detection means in the content determination state generated based on the fixed display in the second special determination display mode, and the acquired numerical value from the f counter at that time is 0 to If it is 9, the above-mentioned specific special gaming state is caused. Further, in the content determination state generated based on the confirmation display in the second special confirmation display mode, the game ball is detected by the second content determination detection means, and the obtained numerical value from the f counter is 10 to 10 If it is 99, the non-specific special gaming state is caused.

  Therefore, when the special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the first special confirmation display mode, the special special gaming state that the V winning attacker 18a opens in the specific development mode is likely to occur, while the special symbol is displayed in the second special confirmation display mode. If it is confirmed and displayed, it can be said that a non-specific special gaming state in which the V winning attacker 18b is opened in a non-specific opening mode is likely to occur. In the big hit state, even if the game ball wins the start winning opening 19 or the start winning prize 17, the special symbol variation display is not started (however, the number of the hold information has not reached the maximum value). The operation of storing the hold information is performed until the number of hold information reaches the maximum value).

  Then, when the game ball wins the V winning attacker 18b during the jackpot state (that is, when the passing of the special area of the game ball is detected), the main CPU 32 determines the jackpot lottery in the jackpot determination with the end of the jackpot state. Until the result becomes a “hit” again, the probability that the result of the jackpot lottery becomes “hit” is improved, and the start winning combination 17 is easily opened and the start winning combination 17 is opened for a long time. The gaming state is shifted to a high probability state (a specific gaming state is generated). As is clear from the contents of each special game state, when a specific special game state occurs, the V winning attacker 18b is opened in a specific opening mode, so that the game ball is moved to the V winning attacker 18b with a relatively high probability. On the other hand, when a non-specific special gaming state occurs, the V-winning attacker 18b is opened in a non-specific opening mode, and the probability of winning a game ball to the V-winning attacker 18b becomes extremely low. Therefore, when a specific special gaming state occurs, a high probability state occurs with high probability after the jackpot state ends. On the other hand, even if a non-specific special gaming state has occurred, although a very low probability occurs, when a game ball wins the V winning attacker 18b and passes through the special area, a high probability state occurs after the end of the jackpot state. In addition, after the end of the jackpot state, the matter that the result of the jackpot lottery in the jackpot determination becomes “big win” again can be replaced with the matter that the number of final display of the special symbol is 10,000.

  On the other hand, if the game ball does not win the V winning attacker 18b during the big hit state (ie, the passage of the special area of the game ball is not detected) due to the occurrence of a non-specific special game state, for example, After completion, shift to the normal state instead of the high probability state. Therefore, even if the specific special gaming state occurs and the V winning attacker 18b is opened in the specific opening mode, if the gaming ball does not win the V winning attacker 18b, the high probability state after the end of the jackpot state. Will not occur.

  The opening / closing operation of the start winning combination 17 is also controlled by the main CPU 32, and when the game ball passes through the gate member 20, the passage is detected by the main CPU 32. Then, the main CPU 32 acquires one numerical value from the a counter at the timing of passage detection (performs the open lottery), and the acquired numerical value from the a counter is a predetermined “open numerical value (for example, the gaming state is in a high probability state). And “0” to “9”, and if there is no high probability state, there is only one “0”). When the numerical value acquired from the a counter is “open numerical value”, that is, when the result of the open lottery is “winning”, the starting winning combination 17 is operated from the closed state to the open state in a predetermined manner. At this time, if the gaming state is a high probability state, for example, in a special opening operation mode such as a mode in which the opening state is repeated three times intermittently for a longer time (2 seconds) than in the case where the gaming state is not a high probability state. The start winning combination 17 is operated. Further, if it is not in the high probability state, for example, the start winning combination 17 is operated in a normal opening operation mode such as being opened only once for a shorter time (0.2 seconds) than in the case of the high probability state. Operate. On the other hand, if the numerical value acquired from the a counter is not “open numerical value”, that is, if the result of the open lottery is “missing”, the start winning combination 17 is not operated in the closed state. Further, when the game ball passes through the gate member 20 while the start winning combination 17 is in operation or the like, the numerical value of the a counter acquired at the passing timing is stored in the storage means 33 in the same manner as the hold information. At the same time, the confirmation of the result of the open lottery is performed in the stored order every time the operation of the start winning prize 17 is completed.

  On the other hand, when receiving the schedule information, the sub integrated CPU 42 stores the schedule information in the schedule information storage area 47 and increases the number of the hold information by one in the hold display unit 61. When the start command is received, the schedule information corresponding to the start command is deleted from the schedule information storage area 47 and the number of the hold information is decreased by 1 in the hold display unit 61. Further, the display mode of the decorative symbol to be finally displayed is determined according to the information related to the result of the jackpot lottery included in the received start command, and the detailed variation pattern corresponding to the information related to the basic variation pattern is determined. While reading from the fluctuation pattern storage area 46 and counting by the timer 44, the decorative symbols on the effect display unit 6 are variably displayed according to the read detailed fluctuation pattern.

  Then, with the reception of the stop command, the decorative design is displayed on the effect display unit 6 in the determined display mode. That is, for example, if the result of the jackpot lottery is “first jackpot”, a specific jackpot decorative symbol display mode (for example, “7 / 7.7”) in which three identical specific decorative symbols are arranged is displayed and confirmed. If the result is “second jackpot”, a non-specific jackpot decorative symbol display mode (for example, “1 · 1 · 1” or “2 · 2 · 2”) in which three identical decorative symbols (decorative symbols other than the specified decorative symbols) are arranged. 2 ”), if the result of the jackpot lottery is“ out of ”, at least one of the three decorative symbols is different from the other two decorative symbols (for example,“ 1 · 2 ”).・ Press 3 ”to confirm.

  Further, when the sub-integration CPU 42 receives the content determination state occurrence signal, the sub-integration CPU 42 causes the player to enter the game ball into the distribution device 70 and to win the game ball to any of the content determination winning ports 72a to 72h. A winning notification effect for notification is executed. In addition to the display effect using the images and videos in the effect display unit 6, the winning notification effect is a light emission effect that lights / flashes the electrical decoration and lamp member 15 provided in the center member 26, and the speaker 14. It consists of a sound production that makes a sound. Furthermore, when the big hit state occurs, the sub-integrated CPU 42, for example, during the start demonstration, notifies the start of the big hit state using the effect display unit 6, and so-called hits the game ball into the right-handed space SR. Inform the player to “right-hand”. Further, when the opening of the V prize winner 18b is started, the display effect on the effect display unit 6 corresponding to the type of the big hit state or the like is read from the storage means 43, and the display operation on the effect display unit 6 is controlled. . Furthermore, during the end demonstration, the effect display unit 6 is used to notify the player that the big hit state will end. In addition, if a high probability state occurs after the end of the jackpot state, the sub-integrated CPU 42 notifies the player using the effect display unit 6 so as to continue “right-handed”, while after the end of the jackpot state. When the normal state occurs, the player is notified using the effect display unit 6 to stop “right-handed” and to drive the game ball into the left-handed space SL.

Here, when the game on the pachinko machine 1 by the player is described along a general flow, the player starts the game from the normal state. The player operates the handle 9 to rotate the launching device 10. The game ball is driven into the game area 16 through the launch passage 13, and first the left-handed space SL is caused to flow down to aim for a winning of the game ball at the start winning opening 19. Then, when the result of the jackpot lottery with the winning game balls becomes “big jackpot (one of the first jackpot or the second jackpot)”, the game balls are shot in order to enter the sorting device 70 and the contents are determined. A prize is awarded to any of the winning openings 72a to 72h.
Thereafter, when a big hit state occurs, “right-handed” is performed to flow down the right-handed space SR, aiming to win game balls to the big winning attacker 18a and the V winning attacker 18b that are intermittently established. Further, when a high probability state occurs after the end of the jackpot state, “right-handed” is continued to pass the game ball to the gate member 20, and the start winning combination that is frequently in the open state in the high probability state Aiming to win 17 game balls. On the other hand, when the normal state is reached after the big hit state is finished, the game returns to the above-described game in which the “right-handed” is stopped and the left-handed space SL is caused to flow down.

(Effects of the pachinko machine of this embodiment)
According to the pachinko machine 1 having the above-described configuration, it is only determined whether or not the jackpot lottery performed in response to winning at the start winning opening 19 or the start winning prize 17 is a “big hit”. In response to winning the game ball in the content determination winning ports 72a to 72h after the “big hit” is confirmed (that is, after the special symbol is confirmed and displayed in the special symbol display section 60). The contents of the big hit state (that is, the opening pattern of the big winning attacker 18a and the V winning attacker 18b) are determined. Further, the V winning attacker 18b is specified in the content determination lottery according to the specific symbol confirmation display mode and whether the game ball is detected by the first content determination detection means or the second content determination detection means. The probability that a specific special gaming state opened in the opening mode is selected (that is, the possibility that a high probability state occurs after the end of the jackpot state) is varied. Therefore, it is a novel game that cannot be provided by a conventional gaming machine in which the contents of the jackpot state are determined as well as whether or not the jackpot is determined according to the winning at the start winning opening 19 or the start winning prize 17. A game can be provided.

  In addition, since the content determination winning ports 72a to 72h are provided in the distribution device 70, it is impossible for the player to select which content determination winning ports 72a to 72h to win. . Therefore, the player pays attention to which content determination winning ports 72a to 72h the game ball will win after entering the distribution device 70, and the player's interest in the game can be improved. it can.

(Modifications of the present invention)
The configuration related to the gaming machine of the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment. The entire configuration of the gaming machine, as well as the structure of the sorting means and the content determination detection means, and the content determination detection means. About the structure which concerns on the control of the utilized game etc., it can change suitably as needed in the range which does not deviate from the meaning of this invention.

  For example, in the above-described embodiment, the probability that the result of the jackpot lottery will be “hit” as the specific gaming state is improved, and the start winning combination is likely to be in the open state and the start winning combination is in the open state for a long time. However, it is possible to create only a high probability state in which the probability that the result of the jackpot lottery will be a “big hit” is improved, or a so-called short-time state in which the average value of the variation time of the symbol is shortened. There is no problem even if it is caused to occur in combination with a high probability state. Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, the specific game state is caused to occur until the jackpot lottery result is again a “hit” in the jackpot determination after the jackpot state ends, but the special symbol is determined after the jackpot state ends. There is no problem even if it is configured to cause the specific gaming state to occur until the display count reaches a predetermined specific count (for example, 100).

  In the above-described embodiment, the content determination winning port through which a game ball can be won is adopted as the content determination detection means. However, any game ball can be used as long as the game ball can be detected. It is also possible to employ a member instead of the content determination prize opening. Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the distribution means is a part of the center member, but there is no problem even if it is installed in the game area as a separate member from the center member, and a plurality of distribution means are provided. May be. In addition, in the above-described embodiment, two types of content determination detection means, that is, a first content determination detection unit and a second content determination unit are provided as the content determination detection unit. There is no problem even if a detecting means is provided.

  Furthermore, when the content determination detecting means detects a game ball, it is possible to appropriately change what kind of special game state is caused and what proportion. The contents of the special game state are not limited to those of the above-described embodiment. For example, even when a plurality of types of special special game states and non-specific special game states with different numbers of opening special winning means are set. Good. In addition, as a form of opening of the special winning means, not only the special opening mode but also a predetermined number of game balls or until the opening time is a non-special opening time (shorter than the special opening time, and a predetermined number of game balls cannot be expected to be won. Set a non-special development mode to be opened until any condition is reached until the time reaches, for example, 0.2 seconds, and a combination method (order, number of times, etc.) of the special development mode and the non-special development mode It is also possible to set various special game states with different).

  Furthermore, a movable part that allows / blocks the detection of the game ball by the content determination detection means is provided (for example, provided above the entrance of the distribution means), and the content determination is performed only when the content determination state occurs. The detection means for the game is allowed to be detected (in this case, the detection means for the content determination is validated when the detection of the game ball is allowed by the detection means for the content determination). May be. Further, in the above embodiment, the detection probabilities of the content determination detection means of the game balls guided to the distribution unit are all equal, but a convex portion or a concave portion is provided in the vicinity of the content determination detection means. Then, the detection probabilities of the respective content determination detection means may be varied. Furthermore, depending on the difference in the guiding path for guiding the game ball to the allocating section, the detection probability in each content determination detecting means may be different, or even if only one guiding path is provided, there is no problem. Absent.

Furthermore, in the above-described embodiment, it is assumed that the reservation information is digested in the order obtained, but the order in which the reservation information is digested can be appropriately changed. It may be configured to preferentially digest the hold information related to winning in the start winning combination rather than the hold information related to winning.
In addition, in the above embodiment, only one specific time is described for each of the special opening time, the specific opening time, and the non-specific opening time, but of course, other time may be adopted, A plurality of times may be set for each opening time (for example, two types of 28 seconds and 30 seconds are used as the specific opening time, and 0.1 seconds, 0.2 seconds, and 0.5 are used as the non-specific opening times. 3 types of seconds are set respectively).

In the above embodiment, the start command and the stop command are transmitted from the main control device to the sub control device. However, the stop command is not transmitted by using the timer of the sub control device. There is no problem.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the control is divided into two control devices, ie, the main control device and the sub control device. However, the control may be performed by one main control device. When controlling with one control device, it is not necessary to create a start command, schedule information, or the like. In addition, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine that uses two types of symbols, a special symbol and a decorative symbol, is used, but a pachinko machine that uses only a special symbol may be used, and a special symbol display unit may be displayed for production. You may provide in other positions, such as in a department, a game area, and a center member.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the numerical value is acquired from three counters of the c counter, the d counter, and the e counter as the big hit lottery, but it is possible to deal with only one counter, Of course, it is also possible to obtain a numerical value from four or more counters. The random number as the lottery means can be either a soft random number or a hard random number.
Furthermore, the number of special winning means and the movable state of the special winning means in the special gaming state are not limited to those of the above embodiment. For example, a plurality of special winning means may be installed, You may make it open alternately.
In addition, in the above-described embodiment, only one counter is provided as a counter for content determination lottery, but content determination lottery may be performed using a plurality of counters, for example, the special winning means movable mode and special movable It is also possible to configure so that the movable mode of the means is determined based on the acquisition of numerical values from different counters.

Further, in the above embodiment, the winning opening provided in the V winning attacker is a special area, but the winning opening and the special area are provided separately, and the winning of the game ball and the special area of the gaming ball are provided. May be detected separately from each other. Further, in such a V prize attacker, a first movable member that opens and closes both the prize opening and the special area, and a second movable member that opens and closes only the special area inside the first movable member are provided. It is also possible to adopt a configuration (in this case, the movable member referred to in the claims of the present application may be either the first movable member or the second movable member, or both May be). In such a V-winning attacker, in the special game state in which the first movable member is opened, the total of the game balls that have won the prize opening and the game balls that have passed through the special area has reached a predetermined number. It is also possible to execute control such as closing the first movable member.
Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the operation mode of the V winning attacker in the special gaming state is configured to open only once over the specific opening time or the non-specific opening time, but the specific opening time or the non-specific opening time. Of course, it is also possible to repeat the opening operation over several times. Moreover, in the said embodiment, although the opening mode which opens once for a specific opening time is made into the specific opening mode, the opening mode which opens again over a specific opening time after the opening operation over a non-specific opening time is specified opening mode It is good.

In addition, in the above embodiment, a pachinko machine that is an example of a gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention is naturally applicable to other gaming machines such as a sealed pachinko machine.
In addition, all the elements described in the claims, description and drawings (for example, control means, symbol display section, special movable means, presentation display section, distribution means, etc.) are consciously limited in number. Unless there is a clear description, it may be physically single or plural, and the arrangement may be changed as appropriate. In addition, the element names (names given to the elements) used in the claims and the description are merely given for convenience of description of the present case, and thereby have a special meaning. Is not particularly conscious of In other words, what is an element is not limitedly interpreted only by the element name. For example, the “control unit” may be hardware alone or may include software. Further, whether to configure a plurality of elements of all the elements as appropriate integrally or to divide one element into a plurality of elements, unless specifically specified in the claims or the like, Any of these is easily considered by those skilled in the art. Therefore, the adoption of a gaming machine having a structural difference within such a range simply because it is not described in this embodiment does not avoid the right according to the present invention. . The same applies to differences in obvious ranges that can be easily considered by those skilled in the art from the present embodiment in the configuration and shape of each element.

  1 ・ ・ Pachinko machine (game machine), 6 ・ ・ Director for display, 17 ・ ・ Starting prize (starting prize means), 18a ・ ・ Large prize attacker (movable prize means, special prize means), 18b ・ ・V winning attacker (movable winning means, special moving means), 19 .... start winning opening (start winning means), 30 ... main control device (control means, main control means), 40 ... sub control device (control means, Sub control means), 60 ... Special symbol display part (symbol display part), 70 ... Distributing device (sorting means), 71 ... Entry, 72 ... Distributing part, 72a to 72h ... Content determination Prize winning opening (content determination detecting means), 73a, 73b, taxiway.

Claims (2)

A symbol display unit capable of changing / determining the symbol, a movable winning means capable of opening and closing, and a control means for controlling the operation related to the game and the display operation in the symbol display unit,
An entrance for a game ball to enter and a plurality of content determination detection means capable of detecting the game ball are provided, and a game ball that has entered through the entrance is detected by any of the content determination detection means And a sorting means having a sorting unit for causing
The control means activates the content determination detection means and enables the content determination detection means when the symbol display is confirmed and displayed in a special confirmation display mode on the symbol display section based on satisfaction of a predetermined condition. Based on the detection of the game ball by the detection means, while causing the special game state to intermittently open the movable winning means,
As the special game state, a plurality of types of special game states having different opening modes of the movable winning means are set,
The control means selects one special game state from the plurality of types of special game states based on the detection of the game ball by the activated content determination detection means, and generates the selected special game state. Let
Furthermore, the game machine characterized in that at least two types of content determination detection means having different selection rates of the special game state to be generated are provided as the content determination detection means.   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the allocating means is provided with a movable part that allows / blocks detection of the game ball by the content determination detecting means.

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