JP2019201869A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To enhance interest in a game by enhancing a player's concern about a game ball detector, such as a winning hole, to which winning balls are granted by detection of game balls.SOLUTION: Acquisition information is acquired at a predetermined opportunity, and a possibility of entry of game balls is increased by opening a start pocket 25 when the acquisition information is winning information. Variation display of identification information is performed by identification information display means 50 on the basis of entry of game balls into the start pocket 25, and a specific winning hole 28 is allowed to be ready to receive game balls when identification information is stopped in a specific mode. When game balls enter the start pocket 25 and the specific winning hole 28, winning balls are granted. Further, a game ball detector 31 for detecting game balls reaching a predetermined position of a game area is provided. When the game ball detector 31 detects game balls, it is determined whether acquisition information acquired with detection of the game balls as an opportunity is winning information in addition of granting of winning balls.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 2

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine (pachinko machine) that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on a game board.

  Game machines that play a game by launching a game ball toward the game area formed on the game board generally have a plurality of winning holes in the game area. A ball is detected and a prize ball is awarded to the player. In addition, the variable information of the identification information (for example, special symbol) is displayed based on the game ball entering the predetermined winning opening (starting opening), and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, 2. Description of the Related Art A gaming machine that executes a specific game (a big hit game) in which a specific winning opening (a big winning opening) is changed from a state where it is not possible to enter a ball to a state where it is possible to enter a ball is widely used. In addition, an opening / closing start port that can change the possibility of entering a game ball is also known at the start port, and the game ball is placed in a passing device (gate) that is provided in the game area and through which the game ball can pass. When the acquired information acquired based on the passage detection is the predetermined hit information, the open / close starter is in an open state.

  In addition, a gaming machine having a general winning opening other than a start opening and a large winning opening is known (for example, Patent Document 1). Even if a game ball that is launched aiming at the starting port deviates from the starting port, it may enter the general winning port, and the identification information will not be changed based on the game, but the game Can win a prize ball.

Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2015-083217

  However, in the conventional gaming machine, although a winning ball other than the starting port and the big winning port (a general winning port which is inherently beneficial to the player) is detected and a game ball entered is detected, There was a problem that even if a game ball entered compared to the big prize opening, the player's interest was low, and it did not contribute enough to enhance the gaming interest.

  The present invention has been made in order to solve the above-described problems, and a game capable of enhancing the interest of the player and enhancing the game interest by increasing the player's interest in the winning hole to which a prize ball is given by detection of the game ball. The purpose is to provide a machine.

In order to solve at least a part of the problems described above, the gaming machine of the present invention employs the following configuration. That is,
In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on the game board,
Determining means for determining whether or not the acquired information acquired at a predetermined opportunity is predetermined hit information;
When the game ball flowing down the game area is changeable, and when the acquired information is the hit information, the start port is in an open state in which the game ball is likely to enter,
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the game ball entering the start opening;
When the game ball flowing down the game area can be changed into an inaccessible state in which it is impossible to enter and an injectable state where it is possible to enter, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, A specific winning opening that becomes possible,
A prize ball granting means for granting a prize ball when the game ball enters the start opening or the specific prize opening;
A game ball detection device that detects the game ball that has reached a predetermined position in the game area;
When the gaming ball is detected by the gaming ball detection device, in addition to the prize ball being awarded by the prize ball granting unit, the acquisition information obtained by detecting the gaming ball as the predetermined trigger It is characterized in that the determination means determines whether or not is the hit information.

In the gaming machine of the present invention described above,
The gaming ball detection device includes a passing gate through which the gaming ball can pass and a winning opening through which the gaming ball can enter, and the gaming ball that has passed through the passing gate enters the winning port. And
The determination means determines whether the acquired information acquired based on the detection of the game ball passing through the passage gate is the hit information, and the ball that has entered the winning opening The prize ball may be awarded by the prize ball granting unit based on the detection of the game ball.

In such a gaming machine of the present invention,
A display unit capable of executing a display suggesting a determination result by the determination unit may be installed at a location adjacent to the game ball detection device.

In the gaming machine of the present invention described above,
The display unit is configured by a liquid crystal display, and the presentation information is variably displayed in accordance with the determination by the determination unit. When the acquired information is the hit information, the display information is displayed in a predetermined hit mode. It is also possible to display a stop display.

In the above-described gaming machine of the present invention,
The display unit is composed of a plurality of light emitters, and in accordance with the determination by the determination unit, the plurality of light emitters are sequentially switched on and turned on, and when the acquired information is the hit information, It is good also as stopping in the state which turned on the predetermined hit light-emitting body among the said several light-emitting bodies.

In the gaming machine of the present invention described above,
The plurality of light emitters are arranged in a line, and the hit light emitter is used for at least a part of the decoration of the starter, and the starter It may be in the open state.

In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention,
The game ball detecting device is provided so that the game ball can pass therethrough and a passing device for detecting the passing of the game ball is disposed above the game ball. The game ball that has passed through the passing device is the game ball. Detected by the detection device,
Storage means for storing the acquired information acquired by each of the detection of the game ball in the passing device and the detection of the game ball in the game ball detecting device as the predetermined trigger,
The determination unit may determine whether the acquired information stored in the storage unit is the hit information.

In the gaming machine of the present invention described above,
It is good also as having the said some game ball detection apparatus from which the number of the said passing devices arrange | positioned upwards differs.

In the gaming machine of the present invention described above,
When the gaming ball is detected by the gaming ball detection device, the prize ball granting unit increases the number of prize balls to be awarded as the number of the passing devices arranged above the gaming ball detection device increases. It is good to do.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, a player's interest with respect to game ball detection apparatuses, such as a winning opening to which a prize ball is provided by the detection of a game ball, can be heightened, and the improvement of game interest can be aimed at.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which shows the board surface structure of the game board 20 of a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of a present Example. It is explanatory drawing which expanded and showed the segment display part. FIG. 22 is an explanatory view illustrating an example of display on the effect display device 41. It is explanatory drawing which expanded and showed arrangement | positioning of the gate winning opening 31 in the game area 21. FIG. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of display on a sub display device 45. It is the flowchart which showed the rough flow of the game control process which CPU201 of the main control board 200 performs as control which concerns on progress of a game. It is the flowchart which showed the common figure change effect process which CPU221 of the sub control board | substrate 220 performs. It is explanatory drawing which expanded and showed the periphery of the gate winning opening 31 provided in the game area 21 of the 1st modification. It is the flowchart which showed the common figure change effect process which CPU221 of the sub control board 220 of a 1st modification performs. It is explanatory drawing which expanded and showed the periphery of the gate winning opening 31 provided in the game area 21 of the 2nd modification.

  In order to clarify the contents of the present invention described above, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine (game machine) of a type called “seven machine” or “digipachi” will be described. In the embodiment, “front” and “front” indicate “front with respect to the gaming machine”, that is, “direction approaching the player (front side as viewed from the player)”, and “rear” and “front”. “Back” indicates “backward with respect to the gaming machine”, that is, “a direction away from the player (back side when viewed from the player)”. “Up” means “up” as viewed from the player, “down” means “down” as seen from the player, and “left” means from the player “Left” indicates “right”, and “right” indicates “right” as viewed from the player.

A. Pachinko machine configuration:
A-1. Configuration on the front side of the device:
FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, a front frame 4 is provided on the front portion of the pachinko machine 1. One end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the front frame 4 is pivotally supported so as to be rotatable with respect to the middle frame 3. A game board 20 (see FIG. 2) is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3, and when the front frame 4 is rotated (released) to the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the middle frame 3. The game board 20 is exposed. One end (the left side in FIG. 1) of the middle frame 3 is pivotally supported with respect to the main body frame 2. The main body frame 2 is a substantially rectangular frame formed by assembling wooden plate-like members, and forms an outer frame of the pachinko machine 1.

  A window portion 4a is formed at a substantially central portion of the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4b such as a glass plate is fitted into the window portion 4a. The player can visually recognize a game area, which will be described later, of the game board 20 disposed on the back side through the window portion 4a (transparent plate 4b). Further, a small window portion 4c is formed at the lower right of the window portion 4a in the front frame 4, and a transparent plate 4d such as a synthetic resin plate is fitted into the small window portion 4c. The player can visually recognize a segment display section, which will be described later, of the game board 20 disposed on the back side through the small window portion 4c (transparent plate 4d).

  An upper lamp 5a is provided above the window 4a in the front frame 4, a right side lamp 5b is provided on the right peripheral edge of the window 4a, and a left side lamp 5c is provided on the left peripheral edge of the window 4a. Is provided. A pair of upper speakers 6 a are provided on the left and right above the window 4 a, and a lower speaker 6 b is provided on the front side of the lower part of the main body frame 2. The upper lamp 5a, the right side lamp 5b, the left side lamp 5c, the upper speaker 6a, and the lower speaker 6b are driven in order to enhance a game effect.

  An upper plate part 7 is provided below the window part 4 a in the front frame 4. In the upper plate part 7, game balls lent out through the card unit 242 (see FIG. 3) and game balls paid out from the pachinko machine 1 are stored. In addition, a lower tray portion 8 is provided below the upper tray portion 7, and a game ball lent out beyond the capacity of the upper tray portion 7 or a game paid out exceeding the capacity of the upper tray portion 7. The ball is stored.

  A launching handle 9 that can be rotated by the player is provided on the right side of the lower plate portion 8 in the front frame 4. The rotation shaft of the firing handle 9 is connected to a launching device unit 261 (see FIG. 3) mounted on the back side of the firing handle 9. The launcher unit 261 is supplied with a game ball stored in the upper plate part 7. When the player rotates the firing handle 9, the rotation is transmitted to the launching device unit 261, and the launching motor built in the launching device unit 261 is activated to play the game with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the firing handle 9. A ball is fired.

  In addition, an effect button 10a that can be pressed by the player is provided at the edge on the front side of the upper plate portion 7, and a push operation and a rotation operation by the player are provided on the left side of the lower plate portion 8. A jog shuttle 10b is provided. These effect buttons 10a and jog shuttle 10b are both effect operation units operated by the player, and when operated by the player when a predetermined condition is established, a predetermined game effect is performed.

A-2. Game board configuration:
FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing a board surface configuration of the game board 20. As described above, the game board 20 is detachably attached to the front side of the middle frame 3. As shown in FIG. 2, a substantially circular game area 21 is formed at the center of the game board 20. A game ball launched from the launcher unit 261 (see FIG. 3) passes between the outer rail 22 and the inner rail 23 and is released to the game area 21, and flows down from above the game area 21. Since the game area 21 is visually recognized by the player through the window 4a (transparent plate 4b) of the front frame 4, the state of the game ball flowing down the game area 21 can also be visually recognized through the window 4a. is there.

  A central device 40 is provided in the approximate center of the game area 21, and an effect display device 41 is provided in the approximate center of the central device 40. The effect display device 41 is composed of a liquid crystal display, and various images for effects can be displayed on the display screen. The display contents of the effect display device 41 will be described later with reference to another drawing.

  A normal symbol operation gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21. When the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, it is detected by the built-in gate sensor 27s (see FIG. 3) and flows downward.

  A first start port 24 is provided below the central device 40 (effect display device 41) in the game area 21. In the first start port 24, the possibility of entering a game ball is unchanged (constant), and the game ball can always enter. The game ball that has entered the first start port 24 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through the passage and is detected by the first start port sensor 24s (see FIG. 3).

  Below the first start port 24 in the game area 21, a second start port 25 that can change the possibility of entering a game ball is provided. The second starting port 25 of the present embodiment is a so-called tulip type, and is provided with a pair of wing pieces 26 that are pivotable to the left and right, and the pair of wing pieces 26 are substantially upright so that a game ball cannot enter (or enter). It is possible to change between a closed state in which the ball is difficult) and an open state in which the pair of wing pieces 26 are rotated outward to allow the game ball to enter (or easily enter). FIG. 2 shows a state where the second start port 25 is in a closed state. The game ball that has entered the second start port 25 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through the passage, and is detected by the second start port sensor 25s (see FIG. 3). In addition, the 2nd starting port 25 of a present Example is corresponded to the "starting port" of this invention.

  On the right side of the first start port 24 in the game area 21, there is provided a large winning port 28 that is largely opened in a substantially rectangular shape toward the front. The grand prize winning opening 28 includes an opening / closing door 29 that can be rotated by tilting the upper end side forward with the lower end side as an axis, and the opening / closing door 29 is substantially upright so that a game ball cannot enter and is opened and closed. The door 29 can be changed to an open state in which the game ball can enter by rotating forward. FIG. 2 shows a state where the special winning opening 28 is in an open state. The game ball that has entered the special winning opening 28 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through the passage and detected by the special winning opening sensor 28s (see FIG. 3). It should be noted that the large winning opening 28 of this embodiment corresponds to the “specific winning opening” of the present invention.

  A general winning opening 30 is provided to the right of the big winning opening 28 in the game area 21. The general winning opening 30 has no change in the possibility of entering the game ball, and the game ball can always enter. The game ball that has entered the general winning opening 30 is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through the passage and detected by the winning opening sensor 30s (see FIG. 3).

  In the gaming area 21 of this embodiment, two gate winning ports 31 are provided on the left side of the first starting port 24. The gate winning opening 31 is configured such that the gate portion 31g corresponding to the above-described normal symbol operating gate 27 is disposed above the winning opening portion 31h corresponding to the general winning opening 30. When the game ball passes through the gate portion 31g, the game ball is detected by the built-in gate sensor 31s (see FIG. 3) and enters the lower winning opening portion 31h. Then, the game ball that has entered the winning hole portion 31h is guided to the back side of the game board 20 through the passage and is detected by the winning port sensor 31t (see FIG. 3). In the example shown in FIG. 2, the gate portion 31g and the winning opening portion 31h are in contact with each other. However, the gate portion 31g is not necessarily in contact, and an interval smaller than the diameter of the game ball (interval through which the game ball cannot pass) is provided. May be. The gate winning opening 31 of this embodiment corresponds to the “game ball detecting device” of the present invention, the gate portion 31g corresponds to the “passing gate” of the present invention, and the winning port portion 31h of the present invention. Corresponds to "winning mouth".

  Here, the gate winning opening 31 of the present embodiment is configured by arranging the gate portion 31g (normal symbol operating gate 27) above the winning opening portion 31h (general winning opening 30). The winning opening portion 31h may be provided integrally, or one sensor may serve as the gate sensor 31s and the winning port sensor 31t. Further, the number of gate winning holes 31 to be installed in the game area 21 is not limited to two and may be arbitrary, and may be one or three or more.

  In addition, in the gaming area 21 of this embodiment, a sub display device 45 is provided adjacent to the lower part of the gate winning opening 31. The sub display device 45 is composed of a liquid crystal display smaller than the effect display device 41, and can display an image on the display screen separately from the effect display device 41. In addition, the sub display device 45 of this embodiment is embedded in the game board 20 so that the game ball can flow down in front of the display screen. The display contents of the sub display device 45 will be described later with reference to another drawing.

  Further, a windmill wheel 32 that affects the path through which the game balls flow down and a large number of game nails (not shown in FIG. 2) are provided around the game devices described above in the game area 21. Furthermore, an out port 33 is provided at the bottom of the game area 21, and any one of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, the big winning port 28, the general winning port 30, and the gate winning port 31 described above. The game balls that have not entered the ball are discharged from the out port 33 to the back side of the game board 20.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a game ball flowing down the left area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) can pass or enter the first start port 24 and the gate winning port 31 described above. is there. On the other hand, a game ball flowing down the area on the right side of the central device 40 can pass through or enter the normal symbol operating gate 27, the big winning opening 28, and the general winning opening 30. A game ball that flows down either the left side or the right side of the central device 40 can enter the second start port 25. In the following, launching a game ball so as to flow down the left area of the central device 40 is also expressed as “left-handed”, and launching a game ball so as to flow down the right area of the central device 40 Is also expressed as “right-handed”.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when a game ball enters any of the first opening 24, the second starting hole 25, the general winning opening 30, and the winning opening 31h of the gate winning opening 31, Three game balls are paid out as prize balls, and when a game ball enters the big prize opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a path through which a game ball can enter the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 is set by arranging a plurality of game nails. The general winning opening 30 and the gate winning opening 31 are provided at positions off this route, and even when the game ball deviates from the first starting opening 24 or the second starting opening 25, the general winning opening 30 or the gate winning opening is provided. When the game ball enters the winning port portion 31h of the mouth 31, the winning ball is paid out.

  Furthermore, a segment display unit 50 that displays information related to the game by a combination of a plurality of LEDs is provided at the lower right of the game area 21 in the game board 20. The segment display unit 50 is visible to the player through a small window 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. The display contents of the segment display unit 50 will be described later with reference to another drawing.

A-3. Control circuit configuration:
Next, the configuration of the control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 3 is a block diagram illustrating a configuration of a control circuit in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in the figure, the control circuit of the pachinko machine 1 is composed of many control boards and various boards. When the functions are roughly classified, the main control board 200 that controls the basic progress of the game, the sub-control board 220 that controls the control of the game, and the control of the sub-control board 220 The image / sound control board 230 that controls the display and the output of sound, the lamp control board 226 that controls the light emission of the lamp under the control of the sub-control board 220, and the control related to lending and paying out the game balls The payout control board 240 and the launch control board 260 for controlling the game ball are composed. These control boards include a CPU (CPUs 201, 221, 231 and the like in FIG. 3) for executing various logical operations and calculation operations, and a ROM (ROMs 202 and 222 in FIG. 3) in which various programs and data executed by the CPU are stored. 232), a RAM (RAM 203, 223, 233, etc. in FIG. 3) in which temporary data is stored when the program is executed, and various peripheral LSIs such as an input / output circuit are connected to each other via a bus. Has been.

  The main control board 200 includes a first start port sensor 24s that detects a game ball that has entered the first start port 24, a second start port sensor 25s that detects a game ball that has entered the second start port 25, A big winning hole sensor 28 s for detecting a game ball that has entered the big winning opening 28, a gate sensor 27 s for detecting a gaming ball that passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27, and a gaming ball that passes through the gate portion 31 g of the gate winning opening 31. A gate sensor 31s to detect, a winning mouth sensor 30s to detect a game ball that has entered the general winning opening 30, a winning opening sensor 31t to detect a gaming ball that has entered the winning opening 31h of the gate winning opening 31, and the like are connected. ing. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 inputs game ball detection signals from the first start port sensor 24s, the second start port sensor 25s, the big winning port sensor 28s, the gate sensors 27s and 31s, the winning port sensors 30s and 31t, and the like. If there is, a command corresponding to the sensor to which the detection signal is input is transmitted to the sub control board 220, the payout control board 240, and the like.

  In addition, the main control board 200 includes a start port solenoid 26m that drives a pair of blade pieces 26 that can switch between an open state and a closed state of the second start port 25, and an open state and a closed state of the special winning opening 28. A large winning opening solenoid 29m for driving the open / close door 29, a segment display unit 50, and the like are connected. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 controls these operations by transmitting drive signals to the start opening solenoid 26m, the special winning opening solenoid 29m, and the segment display section 50.

  The sub-control board 220 is connected to an audio / video control board 230, a lamp control board 226, an effect operation board 228, and the like. When the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 receives various commands from the main control board 200, it analyzes the contents of the command and performs a game effect according to the contents. That is, a command for designating a display image and output sound is transmitted to the image / sound control board 230, and the upper lamp 5a, right side lamp 5b, left side lamp 5c (hereinafter referred to as “various types”) are transmitted to the lamp control board 226. A game effect is performed by transmitting a command designating a light emission pattern of the lamps 5a to 5c ". Further, when the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 detects a player's operation on the effect button 10a and the jog shuttle 10b (hereinafter also referred to as “effect operation units 10a and 10b”) via the effect operation board 228, the CPU 221 performs the operation. Perform the corresponding game effects.

  The image / audio control board 230 includes a VDP 234, an image ROM 235, and an audio ROM 236 in addition to the CPU 231, ROM 232, and RAM 233. When receiving the command from the sub-control board 220, the CPU 231 of the image / sound control board 230 instructs the VDP 234 to display an image corresponding to the command. The VDP 234 reads image data (for example, sprite data or moving image data) used for displaying the designated image from the image ROM 235, generates an image, and outputs the image to the display screen of the effect display device 41 or the sub display device 45. . When the CPU 231 of the image / audio control board 230 receives a command from the sub-control board 220, it reads out the audio data corresponding to the command from the audio ROM 236, and transmits a signal of the audio data to the amplifier board 224. Sound is output from the upper speaker 6a and the lower speaker 6b (hereinafter also referred to as “various speakers 6a and 6b”).

  Connected to the payout control board 240 are a ball lending button 241 (not shown in FIG. 1) provided on the upper plate part 7, a card unit 242 arranged in parallel with the pachinko machine 1, a payout motor 243, and the like. When the ball lending button 241 is operated, the detection signal is transmitted to the card unit 242 via the payout control board 240. The card unit 242 drives the payout motor 243 to rent out game balls while communicating data with the payout control board 240. Further, when the payout control board 240 receives a payout command instructing payout of the game ball from the main control board 200, the payout motor 243 is driven to pay out the game ball.

  Further, a launch control board 260 is connected to the payout control board 240, and a launcher unit 261 is connected to the launch control board 260. The launcher unit 261 includes a launch motor 262 for launching a game ball, a touch switch 263 for detecting that a player is touching the launch handle 9, and the like. When the touch switch 263 detects that the player is touching the launch handle 9, the launch motor 262 can be operated, and the game ball is launched with a strength corresponding to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9.

B. Overview of the game:
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the game proceeds as follows. When the player rotates the launch handle 9 while the game balls are stored in the upper plate portion 7, the game balls stored in the upper plate portion 7 are supplied to the launcher unit 261 one by one, and FIG. It is fired toward the game area 21 described above. Since the strength at which the game ball is launched corresponds to the rotation angle of the launch handle 9, the player can cause the game ball to flow down to a desired area by changing the rotation angle of the launch handle 9. For example, a game ball is fired so as to flow down the left area of the central device 40 (effect display device 41) (left-handed), or a game ball flows down the right area of the central device 40 Can be fired (right-handed).

  As described above, a left-handed game ball can enter the first start port 24. When a game ball enters the first start port 24 and is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a big hit determination random number) is acquired, and whether the big hit is based on the value of the determination random number After performing the jackpot determination to determine whether it is off, the segment display unit 50 displays a variation of the first special symbol (hereinafter also referred to as “first special diagram”). Further, both the left-handed game ball and the right-handed game ball can enter the second start opening 25. When a game ball enters the second start opening 25 and is detected by the second start opening sensor 25s, the determination display random number is acquired and the jackpot determination is performed. (Hereinafter also referred to as “second special figure”) is displayed. In the following, the first special figure and the second special figure may be simply referred to as “special symbols” when it is not necessary to distinguish between them.

  FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the segment display unit 50 in an enlarged manner. As described above, the segment display unit 50 is visible to the player through the small window 4c (see FIG. 1) provided in the front frame 4. As shown, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a first special figure display unit 51 for displaying the first special figure and a second special figure display part 52 for displaying the second special figure, respectively. It consists of 9 LEDs. The first special figure and the second special figure are variably displayed by blinking nine LEDs on the corresponding display units 51 and 52 (switching the LEDs to be lit), and a predetermined combination of LEDs is lit. Stopped display. At this time, if the result of the big hit determination is a big hit, the LED of the combination corresponding to the big hit symbol is turned on, and if it is off, the LED of the combination corresponding to the lost symbol is turned on. The second special figure of this embodiment corresponds to “identification information” of the present invention, and the second special figure display unit 52 of this embodiment corresponds to “identification information display means” of the present invention. ing. The jackpot symbol in this example corresponds to the “specific mode” of the present invention.

  In addition, even if a game ball enters the first start port 24 or the second start port 25, the new start condition of the variable display is not satisfied, for example, during the variable display of the first special figure or the second special figure. In this case, the value of the determination random number acquired by entering the first start port 24 is stored as the first special figure hold, and the value of the determination random number acquired by entering the second start port 25 is stored as the second special figure. Store as figure hold. After that, when a new variable display start condition for the special symbol (first special figure or second special figure) is satisfied, the jackpot determination is performed based on the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold, and the corresponding special Performs variable display of symbols. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, up to four such first special figure hold and second special figure hold can be stored.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 includes a first special figure hold display unit 53 for displaying the number of first special figure hold (first special figure hold number) and a second special figure hold. A second special figure hold display unit 54 for displaying a number (second special figure hold number) is provided, each of which is constituted by two LEDs. In these hold display sections 53 and 54, if the number of holds is zero, both LEDs are turned off, if the number of holds is one, one LED is lit, and if the number of holds is two, Two LEDs are lit, one LED blinks if the number of holdings is three, and two LEDs blinks if the number of holdings is four.

  When the first special figure or the second special figure is stopped and displayed with the big hit symbol, the big hit game in which the big winning opening 28 is opened is executed. In the big hit game, a predetermined number (for example, 9) of game balls enter the opened big winning opening 28, or when a predetermined open time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses, a round game that is closed multiple times (for example, 15 times) repeated. As described above, when a game ball enters the big winning opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out as a winning ball, so that the player can acquire a large amount of prize balls by the big hit game.

  Further, as described above, the normal symbol operating gate 27 is provided on the right side of the central device 40 (effect display device 41), and a right-handed game ball can pass through the normal symbol operating gate 27. . When a game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate 27 is detected by the gate sensor 27s, a predetermined determination random number (such as a determination random number per ordinary figure) is acquired, and whether or not the normal figure is hit or lost based on the value of the determination random number After the normal symbol hit determination is performed, the segment display unit 50 displays the variation of the normal symbol.

  In addition, two gate winning openings 31 are provided on the left side of the first start opening 24, and a left-handed game ball can pass through the gate portion 31 g of the gate winning opening 31. When a game ball that passes through the gate portion 31g of the gate winning opening 31 is detected by the gate sensor 31s, a determination random number is acquired and a normal hit determination is performed. Do. When the gate portion 31g and the winning portion 31h of the gate winning opening 31 are integrated with each other and serve as both the gate sensor 31s and the winning opening sensor 31t, based on the detection of the game ball by the sensor. It is sufficient to display a variation of a normal symbol and pay out a prize ball.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a universal display unit 56 composed of two left and right LEDs. The normal symbol is variably displayed by blinking the two LEDs (switching the LED to be lit) on the universal symbol display unit 56, and is stopped and displayed when one of the LEDs is lit. At this time, if the result of the normal symbol determination is normal symbol, the left LED corresponding to the symbol per symbol is turned on, and if it is off, the right LED corresponding to the symbol out is lit. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed per symbol, the second start port 25 is played because the second start port 25 returns to the closed state after the second start port 25 is opened for a predetermined time. This increases the possibility that a game ball will enter (that is, the possibility that the second special figure will be displayed in a variable manner). In the pachinko machine 1 of this embodiment, there is one type of normal symbol, but normal symbols corresponding to each of the normal symbol operating gate 27 and the gate portions 31g of the two gate winning ports 31 may be provided.

  In addition, even if the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27 or the gate portion 31g of the gate winning opening 31, it is acquired if the start condition of the new variation display is not satisfied, such as during the normal symbol variation display. It is possible to store a maximum of four judgment random number values as usual hold. After that, when a new change display start condition for the normal symbol is satisfied, the normal symbol hit determination and the normal symbol change display are performed based on the general symbol hold. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with a general map hold display unit 57 composed of two LEDs. It is displayed on the display unit 57. In addition, when three types of normal symbols are provided corresponding to each of the normal symbol operating gate 27 and the gate portions 31g of the two gate winning openings 31, a hold may be stored for each type of normal symbol.

  The opening time of the second start port 25 in a game per game differs depending on whether it is “electric support state” or “non-electric support state”. In the electric support state, the opening time of the second start port 25 is set longer than that in the non-electric support state. Further, in the electric support state, the probability that the result of the determination per base drawing is per base diagram (probability per base diagram) is higher than that in the non-electric support state, and the variation time of the normal symbol is set short. Therefore, in the electric support state, the possibility that a game ball enters the second start port 25 (that is, the possibility that the variation display of the second special figure is performed) is higher than in the non-electric support state. As shown in FIG. 4, the segment display unit 50 is provided with an electric support display unit 58 composed of three LEDs, and the electric support display unit 58 turns on the three LEDs to turn on the electric support. Indicates that it is in a state.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of the big hit symbols described above are provided, and are divided into “normal hit symbols” and “probable hit symbols”, which are special symbols (first special symbol or second special symbol). ) Is stopped and displayed at any jackpot symbol, the electric support state is set after the jackpot game ends. And in the case of a normal winning symbol, after the big hit game is finished, the probability that the result of the big hit determination will be a big hit (hit probability) is set to a predetermined normal probability (low probability), and the number of fluctuations of the special symbol is a predetermined number of times When (for example, 100 times) is reached, the non-electric support state is set. On the other hand, in the case of a probable winning symbol, the jackpot probability is set to a high probability higher than the normal probability after the jackpot game ends, and is continued until the next jackpot game together with the electric support state. Hereinafter, a state in which the jackpot probability is set to a high probability may be referred to as a “probability variation state”. Also, in the electric support state, since the variation time of the special symbol (the first special figure and the second special figure) is set shorter than that in the non-electric support state, it is the electric support state and the jackpot probability is a normal probability. The state set to “” may be referred to as “time-short state”.

  Further, in conjunction with the change display of the special symbol (first special figure and second special figure) described above, the effect display device 41 displays various images for effect. FIG. 5 is an explanatory view illustrating one aspect of display on the effect display device 41. On the display screen of the effect display device 41, it is possible to display three identification symbols 41a, 41b, 41c as background symbols, a background image 41d as the background, and the like. When the variation display of the special symbol is started in the first special symbol display unit 51 or the second special symbol display unit 52 of the segment display unit 50, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are also a plurality of numbers in the effect display device 41. An effect (hereinafter also referred to as “symbol variation effect”) is performed by switching (for example, nine numbers “1” to “9”) one after another. Note that the identification symbol may be a symbol, graphic, symbol, or the like as a design in addition to numerals, as long as the player can identify the type.

  FIG. 5A conceptually shows how the three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are variably displayed. When a predetermined time elapses after the variable display is started, the left identification symbol 41a is first stopped and displayed at any one of “1” to “9”, then the right identification symbol 41c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle The identification symbol 41b is stopped and displayed. The three identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are displayed with a combination (unevenness) that is not aligned with the same number when the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is removed and stopped. On the other hand, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed as a jackpot symbol, it is stopped and displayed with a combination of the same numbers (horizontal eyes). In particular, when the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the probability variation symbol that is more advantageous than the normal symbol for the player, the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c are stopped and displayed together with the same odd number.

  In this way, by making the display contents of the identification symbols 41a, 41b, and 41c on the effect display device 41 correspond to the display contents of the special symbols, two of the three identification symbols are stopped and displayed as shown in FIG. 5B. When the numbers are the same, the player pays attention to the variation display (design variation effect) of the identification symbols, so that the identification symbols that are stopped and displayed at the end are also aligned with the same numbers. In this way, the effect performed while the two identification symbols are stopped and displayed with the same symbol and the last identification symbol is variably displayed is called a “reach effect”. It is possible to increase.

  Further, at the bottom of the display screen of the effect display device 41, a first hold display area 41e for displaying the first special figure hold number and a second hold display area 41f for displaying the second special figure hold number. And are set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the same number of reserved symbols (circles in the figure) as the first special figure reservation number are displayed in the first reservation display area 41e, and the same number of reserved symbols as the second special figure reservation number are displayed. Displayed in the second hold display area 41f. In the example of FIG. 5, it is shown that the number of first special figure reservations and the number of second special figure reservations are both four. Of course, the number of holds displayed on the effect display device 41 matches the number of holds displayed on the first special figure hold display unit 53 and the second special figure hold display unit 54 of the segment display unit 50.

  Furthermore, in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the sub display device 45 is provided adjacent to the gate winning opening 31 as described above, and an image can be displayed on the sub display device 45 separately from the effect display device 41. is there. Similarly to the general winning opening 30, the gate winning opening 31 is provided at a position deviating from a path through which game balls can enter the first start opening 24 and the second start opening 25.

  FIG. 6 is an explanatory view showing, in an enlarged manner, the arrangement of the gate winning ports 31 in the game area 21. As shown in the drawing, in the game area 21 of the present embodiment, the first left-hand side of the central device 40 is first so that a left-handed game ball can enter the first start port 24 and the second start port 25. A plurality of game nails 34 (so-called road nails) that extend obliquely downward toward the start port 24 and the second start port 25 are provided. The game balls are guided to the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 by rolling on the inclined rows of these road nails 34.

  However, the inclined row of the nail 34 has a portion (hereinafter referred to as a gap portion) that is wider than the diameter of the game ball, and the game ball spills from this gap portion, so that the first start port 24 is spilled. Or the second starting port 25 cannot be reached. The gate winning opening 31 of the present embodiment is provided below the inclined row of such nail 34 and is arranged so that game balls spilled from the gap can enter. Therefore, even if the game ball left-handed aiming at the first start port 24 or the second start port 25 does not enter the first start port 24 or the second start port 25, it can enter the gate winning port 31. When a game ball enters the gate winning opening 31, the winning ball is paid out based on the game ball entering the winning opening 31h, and based on the passing of the game ball at the gate 31g. Normal symbol variation display.

  In addition, an effect image is displayed on the sub display device 45 in conjunction with the normal symbol variation display. FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of display on the sub display device 45. On the display screen of the sub display device 45, three sub symbols 45a, 45b and 45c can be displayed as symbols for effects corresponding to the normal symbols. When the normal symbol variation display is started in the general symbol display unit 56 of the segment display unit 50, the sub-display unit 45 also has sub-patterns 45a, 45b, 45c on the sub-display unit 45. ) Is displayed one after the other to change the display. The sub display device 45 of the present embodiment corresponds to the “display unit” of the present invention, and the sub symbols 45a, 45b, and 45c of the present embodiment correspond to “effect information” of the present invention. . Further, the sub-symbol is not limited to a playing card pattern as long as the player can identify the type, and may be a numeral, a character, a symbol, or the like.

  The sub symbols 45a, 45b, and 45c that have started the variable display all at once are stopped and displayed on the left sub symbol 45a in any of four types of patterns. In the example shown in FIG. 7, the left sub symbol 45a is stopped and displayed in a heart pattern, the right sub symbol 45c is stopped and displayed, and finally the middle sub symbol 45b is stopped and displayed. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed as a normal symbol, the three sub symbols 45a, 45b and 45c are stopped and displayed in the same pattern. On the other hand, when the normal symbol is out of place and stopped and displayed as a symbol, the three sub symbols 45a, 45b, and 45c are not aligned in the same pattern, and at least one is stopped and displayed in a different pattern. As described above, the display contents of the sub symbols 45a, 45b, and 45c on the sub display device 45 are made to correspond to the display contents of the normal symbols, so that it is possible to easily suggest the result of the universal symbol determination to the player. . The display contents of the sub display device 45 are not limited to those using the sub symbols 45a, 45b, 45c. For example, it is assumed that “winning” and “off” are alternately displayed to change the display contents. You may stop by the display according to the result of determination.

  In the lower part of the display screen of the sub display device 45, a general map hold display area 45d for displaying a general map hold number is set. In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the same number of general-purpose reserved symbols (circles in the figure) as the general-purpose reserved numbers are displayed in the general-purpose reserved display area 45d. As a matter of course, the number of reserved general maps displayed on the sub display device 45 matches the number of reserved general maps displayed on the general map hold display unit 57 of the segment display unit 50.

C. Control contents of the pachinko machine of this embodiment:
C-1. Game control processing:
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a rough flow of a game control process performed by the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 as control related to the progress of the game. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 executes the game control process of FIG. 8 based on a timer interrupt that occurs at a predetermined cycle (for example, every 4 msec). In the following description, description of well-known processes such as the initialization process of the CPU 201, the interrupt disable process, and the interrupt enable process is omitted.

  When starting the game control process, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 first performs an output process (S10). In the main control board 200 of this embodiment, various commands to be transmitted to various control boards including the sub-control board 220 are temporarily stored in an output buffer secured in the RAM 203 in each process described later. In the output process (S10), various commands stored in the output buffer are transmitted to various control boards. By doing so, for example, the sub control board 220 controls the effect in accordance with the progress of the game, and the payout control board 240 pays out the game ball.

  The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 performs an input process (S20) following the output process (S10). As described above, when a game ball enters any one of the first opening port 24, the second starting port 25, the big winning port 28, the general winning port 30, and the winning port portion 31h of the gate winning port 31, Game balls are paid out. Therefore, in the input process (S20), game balls are used for various sensors (first start port sensor 24s, second start port sensor 25s, large winning port sensor 28s, winning port sensors 30s, 31t, etc.) for detecting the entering ball. It is determined whether or not it has been detected. When a game ball is detected, a payout command for instructing payout of the game ball is stored in the output buffer described above. The payout command thus stored in the output buffer is transmitted toward the payout control board 240 in the next output process (S10). As described above, the payout control board 240 that has received the command receives a game ball at any one of the first start port 24, the second start port 25, the general winning port 30, and the winning port portion 31h of the gate winning port 31. If there are, 3 game balls are paid out, and if it is a big prize opening 28, 13 game balls are paid out. The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of this embodiment corresponds to “prize ball giving means” of the present invention.

  When the input process (S20) is completed, a random number update process (S30) is performed. As described above, the normal hit determination and the special symbol jackpot determination are performed based on the value of a predetermined determination random number. In addition to this, various determinations to be described later are made based on the value of a dedicated random number. In the random number update process (S30), these random numbers are updated. Note that the random number is updated not only in the random number update process (S30) in the game control process, but also after the game control process is finished once until the next game control process is started (timer interrupt is generated). It may be performed in between. Further, a dedicated circuit for updating the random number may be provided, and the random number may be updated by this dedicated circuit.

  When the random number update process (S30) is completed, a gate sensor detection process (S40) is performed. In the gate sensor detection process (S40), when a game ball passing through the normal symbol operating gate 27 is detected by the gate sensor 27s or a game ball passing through the gate portion 31g of the gate winning opening 31 is detected by the gate sensor 31s, It is determined whether or not the figure holding number has reached the upper limit value (“4” in this embodiment). If not, the determination random number for each figure is acquired, and the acquired random number value is set as the figure holding number. Store in the RAM 203. Also, with the storage of the general map hold, a general map hold addition command indicating the addition of the general map hold is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 and transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10). To do. Note that the random number per unit of reference in this embodiment corresponds to “acquired information” of the present invention, and the RAM 203 of this embodiment corresponds to “storage means” of the present invention.

  Following the gate sensor detection process (S40), a start port sensor detection process (S50) is performed. In the start port sensor detection process (S50), when a game ball that has entered the first start port 24 is detected by the first start port sensor 24s, the first special figure holding number is the upper limit (“4” in this embodiment). If it has not reached, a predetermined determination random number is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the RAM 203 as the first special figure hold. Further, when a game ball that has entered the second starting port 25 is detected by the second starting port sensor 25s, it is determined whether or not the second special figure holding number has reached the upper limit value ("4" in this embodiment). If not, a predetermined determination random number is acquired, and the acquired random number value is stored in the RAM 203 as the second special figure hold. Here, as the determination random number, the big hit determination random number for performing the big hit determination, the symbol determination random number for determining the type of the big hit symbol to be stopped and displayed with the special symbol in the case of the big hit, or the start of the special symbol variation display Fluctuation pattern determination random numbers for determining the variation pattern from to the stop display are acquired.

  Further, with the storage of the first special figure hold and the second special figure hold, the first special figure hold addition command indicating the addition of the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold indicating the addition of the second special figure hold. The additional command is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. These commands are transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10), and the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 determines whether the first hold display area 41e of the effect display device 41 or the first display area 41e according to the received command. 2 A hold symbol is added to the hold display area 41f.

  When the start port sensor detection process (S50) is completed, a normal operation process (S60) is performed. In the normal operation process (S60), the following processes are mainly performed. First, it is determined whether or not a normal symbol variation display or a game per game is being executed. If neither normal symbol fluctuation display nor normal symbol game is being executed, after confirming that the fixed time has elapsed since the normal symbol stop display, is the universal symbol hold stored? Judge whether or not. If the universal map hold is stored, the first stored universal map hold is read, and the universal map determination is performed based on the read general map hold (the value of the random number for determining the universal map). In this normal figure hit determination, if the value of the random number for determination per common figure read as the hold for the normal figure is a predetermined hit value, it is determined that the figure is per hit, and if it is an outlier other than the hit value, it is determined to be out of place. . Note that the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 of the present embodiment that executes the universal hit determination corresponds to the “determination means” of the present invention, and the hit value of the present embodiment corresponds to the “hit information” of the present invention. It corresponds. Also, as described above, in the electric support state, the probability per base map is set higher than that in the non-electric support state. For example, in the non-electric support state, the probability per base figure is set to 1/100. In the electric support state, the probability per ordinary map is set to 99/100.

  Then, based on the result of the normal symbol hit determination, it is determined whether the normal symbol is to be stopped and displayed with the normal symbol per symbol or the stop symbol with the off symbol. Furthermore, the normal symbol fluctuation time is set, and the normal symbol fluctuation display is started. As described above, in the electric support state, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is set shorter than that in the non-electric support state. For example, in the non-electric support state, the change time is set to 20 seconds, whereas in the electric support state, The variation time is set to 1 second. In addition, a common figure change start command indicating the start of normal symbol change display is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 and transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10). It should be noted that, in the universal symbol change start command of this embodiment, it is designated in advance whether the normal symbol is to be stopped and displayed as a symbol per universal symbol or an out symbol.

  When the fluctuation of the normal symbol is being displayed, it is determined whether or not the fluctuation time has elapsed, and when the fluctuation time has elapsed, the normal symbol is stopped and displayed at the predetermined symbol per symbol or out of symbol. “1” is subtracted from the number of pending orders. In addition, a universal symbol change stop command indicating a normal symbol stop display is stored in the output buffer of the RAM, and transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10). Then, after the fixed time has elapsed, if the normal symbol that has been stopped and displayed is out of the symbol, the process of starting the variable symbol display again is performed. On the other hand, if the normal symbol that is displayed in a stopped state is a symbol per regular symbol, a game per symbol is started.

  During a game per game, after the start opening solenoid 26m is driven to open the second start opening 25, a process of returning to the closed state is performed when the opening time elapses. As described above, in the electric support state, the opening time of the second start port 25 is set longer than that in the non-electric support state. For example, in the non-electric support state, the opening time is 0.3 seconds (0.1 seconds × 3 times). On the other hand, in the electric support state, the opening time is set to 4.5 seconds (1.5 seconds × 3 times opening).

  When the normal operation process (S60) is completed, a special operation process (S70) is subsequently performed. In the special operation process (S70), the following processes are mainly performed. First, it is determined whether or not the special symbol (the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is being displayed while the special symbol is being displayed, the special symbol is being confirmed, or the jackpot game. If it is neither of these, it is determined whether or not the second special figure hold is stored, and if it is stored, various determination random numbers (that is, jackpots) stored as the second special figure hold first. Values of determination random numbers, design determination random numbers, variation pattern determination random numbers, etc.) are read out. If the second special figure hold is not stored, it is determined whether or not the first special figure hold is stored. If it is stored, the various types stored as the first special figure hold first. Read the value of the decision random number.

  In this way, the big hit determination is performed based on the value of the big hit determination random number read as the second special figure hold or the first special figure hold. As described above, in the probability variation state, the jackpot probability is set higher than that in the non-probability variation state. For example, in the non-probability variation state, the jackpot probability is set to about 1/300. Set to 1/100.

  Then, if the result of the big hit determination is “big hit”, the big hit symbol to be stopped is determined. As described above, there are a plurality of big hit symbols, which are roughly divided into normal hit symbols and probable hit symbols, and one of them is based on the value of the design decision random number read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold. Determine the jackpot symbol of. On the other hand, when the result of the jackpot determination is “out”, it is determined that the special symbol is out and is stopped and displayed with the symbol.

  When the symbols to be stopped and displayed with the special symbols are determined in this way, the variation pattern of the special symbols is determined. The variation pattern is for identifying the time (variation time) from when the special symbol (the first special diagram or the second special diagram) starts the variable display until the stop display is performed. These fluctuation patterns are different from each other in the set fluctuation time. The variation pattern is determined based on the variation pattern determination random number value read as the first special figure hold or the second special figure hold. In the electric support state, the change time is shorter than that in the non-electric support state. The pattern is easily determined.

  When the variation pattern is determined, the special symbol variation display is started. In addition, with the start of variation display, a variation pattern designation command for designating a variation pattern of a special symbol and a stop symbol designation command for designating a symbol to be stopped are stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203. These commands are transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10). By receiving these commands, the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 executes a symbol variation effect on the effect display device 41 in accordance with the special symbol variation display.

  If the special symbol variation display is in progress, it is determined whether the variation time has elapsed. As described above, the variation time is set to the variation pattern, and when the variation time elapses, the special symbol is stopped and displayed with the determined big hit symbol or off symbol. Also, with the end of the variable display, if the second special figure is a stop display, “1” is subtracted from the second special figure hold number, and if the first special figure is a stop display, the first special figure hold number. "1" is subtracted from. Furthermore, the time (definite time) for definite display of the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed is set. Then, a special figure variation stop command indicating the special symbol stop display is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 and transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10). The CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 ends the symbol variation effect of the effect display device 41 based on the special symbol variation stop command.

  During the fixed display of the special symbol, it is determined whether or not the fixed time has elapsed, and when the fixed time has elapsed, it is determined whether the special symbol that has been stopped and displayed is the jackpot symbol or the off symbol. As a result, if the symbol is out of place, it is determined whether or not it is in the time-short state (non-probability change state and electric support state). If it is in the time-short state, the number of fluctuations of the special symbol in the time-short state is counted. When the counted number of fluctuations reaches a predetermined number (for example, 100 times), the power support state is terminated and the gaming state is set to the normal state.

  On the other hand, if the special symbol that is stopped and displayed is a jackpot symbol, an opening pattern (number of rounds, opening time, closing time, etc.) of the jackpot 28 in the jackpot game is set and the jackpot game is started. Also, a jackpot game start command indicating the start of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 and transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10).

  During the big hit game, the round winning game is started by driving the big winning hole solenoid 29m to open the big winning hole 28. Thereafter, when the opening time elapses or when a specified number of game balls enter the big winning opening 28, the round winning game 28 is closed and the round game is ended, and the next round game is waited for the closing time to elapse. To start. When all the set rounds have been consumed, the big hit game is terminated. A jackpot game end command indicating the end of the jackpot game is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 and transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10).

  Furthermore, the game state after the end of the big hit game is set according to the type of the big hit symbol that is stopped and displayed. In other words, if the jackpot symbol is a probable hit symbol, the probability change state (electric support state where the jackpot probability is set to a high probability) is set. If the jackpot symbol is a normal hit symbol, the time-short state (the jackpot probability is a normal probability). Set to the power support state set to. In addition, a game state designation command indicating a game state is stored in the output buffer of the RAM 203 and transmitted to the sub-control board 220 in the next output process (S10). When the special operation process (S70) is completed in this way, the game control process of FIG. 8 is temporarily ended. When a timer interrupt occurs every 4 msec, the game control process of FIG. 8 is executed again.

  The CPU 201 of the main control board 200 advances the game in the pachinko machine 1 by repeatedly performing the game control process as described above. As described above, the CPU 201 of the main control board 200 transmits various commands to the sub control board 220 while executing the game control process. Then, the CPU 221 of the sub control board 220 determines the specific contents of the presentation based on the received command, and designates the display contents and the voice contents on the image / sound control board 230 and the lamp control board 226, thereby producing the presentation display. Various game effects using the device 41, the sub display device 45, the various speakers 6a and 6b, and the various lamps 5a to 5c are executed. In the following, a process executed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 for the effect control performed by the sub-display device 45 in accordance with the normal symbol change display will be described.

C-2. General map change production processing:
FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the universal variation effect process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220. This usual figure change effect process is performed based on a timer interruption that occurs at a predetermined period. In the following description, description of well-known processing such as initialization processing of the CPU 221, interrupt prohibition processing, interrupt permission processing, etc. will be omitted.

  When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 starts the normal map change effect process, it first determines whether or not a general map hold addition command has been received from the main control board 200 (S100). As described above, the general figure hold addition command causes the main control board 200 to store a new general figure hold based on the fact that the game ball has passed the normal symbol operation gate 27 or the gate portion 31g of the gate winning opening 31. Is a command sent from. Then, when the common map hold addition command is received (S100: yes), the general map hold symbol is added to the general map hold display area 45d (see FIG. 7) of the sub display device 45 (S101).

  On the other hand, if the general figure hold addition command has not been received (S100: no), the process of S101 is omitted, and subsequently, it is determined whether or not a general figure change start command has been received from the main control board 200 ( S102). As described above, the normal pattern change start command is a command for starting the normal symbol change display, and the normal pattern change start command of the present embodiment stops the normal symbol at any of the symbols per normal pattern and the off symbol. Whether to display is specified in advance. Then, when the common symbol change start command is received (S102: yes), the sub display device 45 (see FIG. 7) starts the change display of the sub symbols 45a, 45b, 45c (S103).

  On the other hand, when the usual figure change start command is not received (S102: no), the process of S103 is omitted, and next, whether or not the usual figure change stop command is received from the main control board 200. Is determined (S104). As described above, the universal symbol change stop command is a command indicating a stop display of a normal symbol. Then, when the universal symbol change stop command is received (S104: yes), the sub symbols 45a, 45b, 45c are stopped and displayed (S105). At this time, if the stop symbol of the normal symbol designated in advance by the common symbol change start command is a symbol per universal symbol, the three sub symbols 45a, 45b, 45c are stopped and displayed so as to be aligned in the same pattern. If the stop symbol is off, the three sub symbols 45a, 45b, 45c are stopped and displayed so as not to be aligned in the same pattern. Further, along with the end of the variable display of the sub symbols 45a, 45b, 45c, one universal symbol hold symbol displayed in the general symbol hold display area 45d of the sub display device 45 is deleted (S106).

  On the other hand, when the usual figure change stop command has not been received (S104: no), the processes of S105 and S106 are omitted, and the usual figure change effect process of FIG. 9 is once ended. After that, when a timer interrupt occurs at a predetermined cycle, the ordinary variation effect process of FIG. 9 is executed again.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the gate winning opening 31 is provided in the game area 21. The gate winning opening 31 is not only awarded with a game ball entering the winning slot 31h, but also passes through the gate 31g prior to entering the winning slot 31h. Based on this, it is determined that the hit per game is normal (variable display of normal symbols), and it is advantageous for the player as compared to the general prize opening 30 where only a prize ball is given. It can raise the player's interest. If the result of the baseball hit determination is a baseball hit, the second start opening 25 is opened and a game per baseball is played. Therefore, when a game ball enters the gate winning opening 31, It is possible to enhance the gaming interest by letting the player expect that the normal figure will be per hit in the per-drawing determination (ordinary symbols will be stopped and displayed per common figure).

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a sub display device 45 is provided adjacent to the lower part of the gate winning opening 31. In the sub display device 45, the sub symbol 45a is interlocked with the normal symbol variation display. , 45b, 45c are displayed, and if the result of the universal symbol determination is that of the universal symbol, the sub symbols 45a, 45b, 45c are aligned and stopped in the same pattern. Thus, by using the sub symbols 45a, 45b, and 45c, it is possible to easily suggest the result of the universal symbol determination to the player. Then, if the sub display device 45 is arranged adjacent to the gate winning opening 31, it is determined based on the game balls entering the gate winning opening 31 (sub symbols 45 a, 45 b, 45 c). It is possible to further increase the player's interest in entering the game ball into the gate winning opening 31.

  Further, the gate winning opening 31 of the present embodiment is provided in a position outside the path where the game ball can enter the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 in the game area 21. Even if a game ball launched aiming at the first start port 24 or the second start port 25 deviates from the first start port 24 or the second start port 25, there is a possibility of entering the gate winning port 31. In addition, when a player enters the game, a prize ball is paid out and a determination per game is made, so that a sense of expectation for entering a game ball can be enhanced.

D. Modified example:
The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment has been described above. However, the embodiment is not limited to this, and the following modifications may be made. In the description of the modification, the same components as those in the above-described embodiment are denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the embodiment, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

D-1. First modification:
FIG. 10 is an explanatory view showing, in an enlarged manner, the periphery of the gate winning opening 31 provided in the game area 21 of the first modified example. As shown in the drawing, in the gaming area 21 of the first modified example, one gate winning opening 31 is provided on the left side of the first starting opening 24. Further, in the game area 21 of the first modification, the sub display device 45 of the above-described embodiment is not provided, but instead, a plurality of roulette LEDs 47 are provided in a horizontal row. In the illustrated example, five roulette LEDs 47 a to 47 e are installed, and among these, the central roulette LED 47 c is disposed on the front surface of the second start port 25, and the rest are two on the left and right sides of the second start port 25. These are arranged one by one and embedded in the game board 20. These roulette LEDs 47a to 47e are connected to the lamp control board 226 (see FIG. 3). The roulette LEDs 47a to 47e of the present embodiment correspond to the “display unit” and “light emitter” of the present invention.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the first modified example, the normal symbol display unit 56 of the segment display unit 50 displays the normal symbol based on the entrance of the game ball to the gate winning opening 31 (detection of the passing of the game ball at the gate portion 31g). When the fluctuation display is started, the roulette fluctuation is performed by sequentially switching the five roulette LEDs 47a to 47e to light them. In the illustrated example, by placing an arrow from the gate winning opening 31 toward the adjacent left end roulette LED 47a on the board surface of the gaming board 20, the game balls enter the gate winning opening 31 and the roulette LEDs 47a to 47e. It shows the relationship with roulette fluctuation. A light-emitting body such as an LED may be built in the arrow, and the arrow may be lit at the start of roulette fluctuation.

  Then, when the normal symbol is stopped and displayed, the roulette movement of the roulette LEDs 47a to 47e is also stopped. When the normal symbol is stopped and displayed per symbol, the central symbol installed at the front of the second starting port 25 is displayed. It stops in a state where the roulette LED 47c (the hit LED) is lit. On the other hand, when the normal symbol comes off and is stopped and displayed as a symbol, the symbol stops other than the central roulette LED 47c (off LED). Incidentally, the central roulette LED 47c in this embodiment corresponds to the “hit light emitter” of the present invention.

  In addition, in the game area 21 of the first modified example, a 7-segment display 48 is provided adjacent to the lower left of the gate winning opening 31 and is embedded in the game board 20. The seven-segment display 48 displays a numerical value of the number of reserved drawings. In the illustrated example, the number of reserved drawings is three.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a universal variation effect process performed by the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the first modification. When the CPU 221 of the sub-control board 220 of the first modified example starts the general-purpose variation effect process, it first determines whether or not a general-purpose hold addition command has been received from the main control board 200 (S120). When an additional command is received (S120: yes), “1” is added to the numerical value of the number of reserved drawings displayed on the 7-segment display 48 (S121).

  On the other hand, if the general figure hold addition command has not been received (S120: no), the process of S121 is omitted, and then it is determined whether or not a general figure change start command has been received from the main control board 200 ( S122). And when a usual change start command is received (S122: yes), roulette change is performed by switching and lighting the roulette LEDs 47a to 47e in order (S123).

  On the other hand, when the usual figure change start command is not received (S122: no), the process of S123 is omitted, and next, whether or not the usual figure change stop command is received from the main control board 200. Is determined (S124). Then, when the normal symbol change stop command is received (S124: yes), it is determined whether or not the normal symbol stop symbol is a symbol per normal symbol (S125). The stop symbol of the normal symbol is specified in advance by the usual symbol variation start command. If the symbol is per symbol (S125: yes), the roulette variation is performed with the hit LED (center roulette LED 47c) turned on. Stop (S126), and if it is an out symbol (S125: no), roulette fluctuation is stopped in a state where any off LED (other than the central roulette LED 47c) is lit (S127). When the roulette change is stopped in this way, “1” is subtracted from the numerical value of the number of reserved drawings displayed on the 7-segment display 48 (S128).

  On the other hand, when the usual figure change stop command has not been received (S124: no), the processes of S125 to S128 are omitted, and the usual figure change effect process of FIG. 11 is once ended. After that, when a timer interrupt occurs at a predetermined cycle, the ordinary variation effect process of FIG. 11 is executed again.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the first modified example, the five roulette LEDs 47a to 47e are provided adjacent to the gate winning opening 31, and the roulette LEDs 47a to 47e are operated in conjunction with the normal symbol variation display. If the used roulette fluctuation is performed and the result of the normal hit determination is the normal hit, the roulette change is stopped when the predetermined hit LED is lit. In this way, even when it is difficult to install the sub display device 45 (liquid crystal display) as in the above-described embodiment in the game area 21, the roulette LEDs 47a to 47e that are easier to install than the sub display device 45 are provided. By using this, it is possible to easily and easily suggest the result of the determination for hitting the map to the player. If such roulette LEDs 47a to 47e are arranged adjacent to the gate winning opening 31, a determination of hitting the baseball is made based on the game ball entering the gate winning opening 31 (the rouled variation is performed). Can impress the player.

  Further, in the pachinko machine 1 of the first modified example, the center roulette LED 47c arranged on the front surface of the second start port 25 is set as the hit LED, and when the roulette fluctuation stops in the lighting state of the center roulette LED 47c, While the lighting state is maintained, the second start port 25 is opened, and a game is played per usual figure. In this way, by using the hit LED as at least a part of the decoration of the second start opening 25, it is possible for the player to determine that the result of the normal hit determination is the normal hit (the second start opening 25 is opened). Can be intuitively grasped.

D-2. Second modification:
FIG. 12 is an explanatory view showing, in an enlarged manner, the periphery of the gate winning opening 31 provided in the game area 21 of the second modified example. As shown in the drawing, in the game area 21 of the second modified example, two gate winning ports 31 are provided on the left side of the first starting port 24. Among these, the first gate winning opening 31a on the left side is the same as in the above-described embodiment. On the other hand, the second gate winning opening 31b on the right side is configured by arranging the normal symbol operation gate 27 on the upper side. Note that the normal symbol operating gate 27 of the second modification corresponds to the “passing device” of the present invention. In FIG. 12, the sub display device 45 of the above-described embodiment is omitted. However, the sub display device 45 may be installed in the game area 21, or the roulette as in the first modification described above. You may install LED47a-47e.

  When the game ball enters the winning port portion 31h of the second gate winning port 31b, the game ball passes through the normal symbol operating gate 27 and the gate portion 31g of the gate winning port 31 in order prior to entering the ball. . Therefore, every time the passing of the game ball is detected by each of the two gate sensors 27s and 31s, a determination random number per common figure is acquired, and the random number value is stored as a general figure hold. That is, at the second gate winning opening 31b, when one game ball enters the ball, two general-purpose holds are added. In addition, in the 1st gate winning opening 31a, there is one universal figure hold added to the entrance of one game ball, and in order to clarify the difference in the number of such general figure hold additions, A design of “1” indicating that there is one additional number of reserved general drawings is provided on the front face of the gate winning opening 31a, and there are two additional numbers of reserved reserved figures on the front face of the second gate winning opening 31b. The design of “2” indicating that it is. In the example shown in FIG. 12, the normal symbol operating gate 27 and the gate portion 31 g are in contact with each other, but it is not always necessary to make contact, and an interval smaller than the diameter of the game ball (interval through which the game ball cannot pass). It may be provided.

  In addition, the first gate winning opening 31a and the second gate winning opening 31b are different in the number of winning balls to be paid out with respect to the game balls entering the winning opening portion 31h. When a ball enters, 3 game balls are paid out, whereas when a game ball enters the second gate winning opening 31b, 6 game balls are paid out twice (for 2 entered balls). It is supposed to be.

  As described above, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the second modified example, the game area 21 is provided with the second gate winning opening 31b in which the normal symbol operating gate 27 is disposed above. When a game ball enters the second gate winning opening 31b, not only a prize ball is awarded, but two ordinary-pending holds are added (a determination per ordinary figure is performed twice). Since the player has a larger profit than the case of adding one hold (first gate winning opening 31a), the player's interest in entering the game ball can be further increased.

  It should be noted that a gate winning opening 31 in which two or more normal symbol operating gates 27 are disposed above may be provided in the game area 21. For example, if the game winning area 31 is provided with a gate winning opening 31 in which three normal symbol operating gates 27 are vertically stacked, and a game ball enters the gate winning opening 31, the normal figure hold is 4. May be added so that the number of reserved drawings suddenly reaches the upper limit. In addition, as the number of the normal symbol operating gates 27 arranged above the gate winning opening 31 increases, the number of prize balls to be paid out for the game ball may be increased. In the case of being arranged vertically, twelve game balls, four times (for four balls), may be paid out as prize balls.

  Further, by mixing a plurality of gate winning holes 31 having different numbers of normal symbol operating gates 27 arranged above, the gate winning port 31 (the upper normal symbol operating gate disposed above) has the greatest profit for the player. Since it is possible to add a new game characteristic of aiming at the gate winning opening 31) having a larger number of 27, it is possible to enhance the gaming interest.

  Furthermore, by increasing the number of prize balls to be paid out for the gate winning opening 31 having a larger number of the normal symbol operation gates 27 arranged at the upper side, the number of payouts to be added and paid out for the game balls are increased. The number of prize balls to be matched is made easier for the player to understand, and the profit that the player can obtain by entering the game ball into the gate winning opening 31 having a large number of the normal symbol operating gates 27 is increased. Therefore, the player's interest in entering the game ball can be further increased.

  As mentioned above, although the Example and modification of this invention were demonstrated, this invention is not limited to this, Unless it deviates from the range described in each claim, it is not limited to the description word of each claim, Improvements based on the knowledge that a person skilled in the art normally has can also be added as appropriate to the extent that those skilled in the art can easily replace them.

  For example, in the embodiment described above, the sub display device 45 is installed separately from the effect display device 41 to display the sub symbols 45a, 45b, 45c. However, as the gate winning opening 31 is provided at a location adjacent to the effect display device 41 without providing the sub display device 45, a part of the display screen of the effect display device 41 on the side adjacent to the gate winning opening 31 is used. The sub symbols 45a, 45b, 45c may be displayed.

  Further, in the above-described embodiments and modifications, when a game ball enters the gate winning opening 31, the base symbol determination (ordinary symbol variation display) is performed based on the fact that the game ball has passed through the gate portion 31 g. It was. However, the privilege for the passage of the game ball at the gate portion 31g is not limited to this, and a jackpot determination (special symbol variation display) may be performed. That is, when the player makes a left strike aiming at the first start port 24, the game ball deviated from the first start port 24 enters the gate winning port 31, thereby providing the same benefits as the first start port 24. It is good also as giving. In this case, if the first starting port 24 is made easier to aim than the gate winning opening 31 by the arrangement of the game nails 34 or the like, the player generally launches a game ball aiming at the first starting port 24. Even if the game ball does not enter the first start opening 24, there is a possibility that the game ball may enter the gate winning opening 31. The expectation for entering the ball can be increased.

  In addition, some pachinko machines 1 are equipped with a so-called second-type non-electrical accessory, and a variable winning opening is provided when a game ball enters a specific winning opening or passes through a specific gate. Switching from a closed state in which game balls cannot enter (difficult to enter) to an open state in which game balls can enter (easy to enter), and when a predetermined number of game balls enter, it returns to the closed state Yes. In the pachinko machine 1 equipped with such a second-type non-electrical accessory, as a privilege for the passing of a game ball in the gate portion 31g of the gate winning opening 31, the second-type non-electrical accessory is actuated by using the currency as a trigger. The entrance may be open.

  Furthermore, the privilege for the passing of the game ball at the gate portion 31g of the gate winning opening 31 is not limited to the direct profit related to the prize ball, but may be a profit on production. For example, a lottery whether or not to give an item (such as an item used by a character appearing in the game effect) that can be used in the game effect executed on the effect display device 41 as the game progresses, or a point that can be exchanged for an item A lottery of whether or not to grant a prize may be performed as a privilege, and an item or a point may be given if the prize is won. Further, a lottery for determining whether or not to increase the level of a character appearing in the game effect, or a lottery for determining whether or not to add a character type that can be selected in the game effect or a selectable music type may be performed as a privilege. . By giving such profits to the passing of the game ball at the gate portion 31g of the gate winning opening 31, the player's interest in the game effect is enhanced and the expectation for the game ball to enter is increased. Is possible.

  In the embodiment and the modification described above, the game balls that are launched aiming at the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 in order to advance the game (display the special symbol in a variable manner) are the first start port 24. In addition, the gate winning opening 31 is provided at a position deviating from the route leading to the second start opening 25. However, the target position for advancing the game is not limited to the first start port 24 and the second start port 25, and the normal symbol operation that triggers the detection of the game ball (normal symbol variation display) There may be a gate 27 (or a normal symbol operation winning opening), a specific winning opening or a specific gate for operating the above-mentioned second-type non-electrical accessory, and a game ball deviating from the route leading to these may be entered. A gate winning opening 31 may be provided at a position where it can be balled.

  In addition, in the above-described embodiment, a gate winning port 31 is provided below the inclined row of the nail 34 that guides the game ball to the first start port 24 and the second start port 25, and the game ball spilled from the gap portion. Could enter the gate winning opening 31. However, the position where the gate winning opening 31 is provided is not limited to this as long as the game ball is out of the path to the first start opening 24 and the second start opening 25. Whereas the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 are arranged on the center side in the left-right direction in the game area 21 (just below the central device 40), the gate winning opening 31 is located on the left side in the game area 21. By placing it on the outer edge side (position along the inner rail 23), a game ball that has left without facing the first start port 24 or the second start port 25 on the center side among the left-handed game balls A case where a ball is entered into the gate winning opening 31 on the outer edge side can be provided. Further, the position where the gate winning opening 31 is provided is not limited to the left side in the game area 21 but may be provided on the right side, and the gate winning opening 31 may be provided instead of the general winning opening 30 shown in FIG.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first start port 24 and the second start port 25 are arranged directly below the central device 40 (the center side in the left-right direction in the game area 21). The start port 24 and the second start port 25 may be arranged diagonally to the left of the central device 40 or diagonally to the right of the central device 40 (on the outer edge side in the left-right direction in the game area 21). In this case, the gate winning opening 31 may be arranged at a position where the game ball can roll between the first start port 24 or the second start port 25 and the out port 33. In this way, the first start port It is possible to provide a case where a game ball that has not entered the mouth 24 or the second start port 25 enters the gate winning opening 31 before being discharged from the out port 33.

  In the second modification described above, the normal symbol operation gate 27 is disposed above the gate winning opening 31. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A gate may be arranged. When a game ball enters such a gate winning opening 31, the bonus winning opening 31 is added to the benefits of the gate winning opening 31 (awarding of a winning ball and determination per usual figure) and the operation of the second type non-electrical accessory. Since the player becomes open and the player's profit increases, a sense of expectation for entering the game ball can be enhanced.

  In addition, the gate winning opening 31 is designated as a path through which a game ball can enter the first start opening 24 and a path through which the game ball can enter the second start opening 25 are set separately. You may provide in the position on the path | route which a game ball can enter into the 1 start port 24. In this way, when the player is launching a game ball aiming at the first start port 24, the game ball flowing down toward the first start port 24 can easily enter the gate winning port 31. Since the second start opening 25 is in an open state by hitting the common figure based on the determination based on the entrance of the game ball to the gate winning opening 31, it is possible to enter the second start opening 25. Increases nature.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, the present invention is applied to the pachinko machine 1 that gives the player a profit (game value) as a result of the game by paying out the game balls supplied from the island equipment of the game hall. An example was explained. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention can also be applied to a gaming machine of a type that provides gaming profits in a form different from “payout of gaming balls”. For example, game profits (games) are stored by storing data indicating the amount of profit (the magnitude of the game value) corresponding to the entrance of a game ball at various entrances. The present invention can also be applied to a pachinko machine of a type in which a value is given to a player. In this case as well, the same effects as in the above-described embodiment can be obtained. As a pachinko machine of the type in which game profit (game value) is converted into data and given to the player, a game machine that circulates and uses a plurality of game balls built in the pachinko machine, specifically, An example is a pachinko machine (so-called encapsulated game machine) configured to return the game ball discharged to the back of the game board through various entrances or outs to the launch position and launch it again.

<Game machines A1 to A9 that can be extracted from the above-described embodiments and modifications>
The pachinko machines 1 according to the above-described embodiments and modifications can be understood as the following gaming machines A1 to A9.

<Game machine A1>
In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on the game board,
Determining means for determining whether or not the acquired information acquired at a predetermined opportunity is predetermined hit information;
When the game ball flowing down the game area is changeable, and when the acquired information is the hit information, the start port is in an open state in which the game ball is likely to enter,
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the game ball entering the start opening;
When the game ball flowing down the game area can be changed into an inaccessible state in which it is impossible to enter and an injectable state where it is possible to enter, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, A specific winning opening that becomes possible,
A prize ball granting means for granting a prize ball when the game ball enters the start opening or the specific prize opening;
A game ball detection device that detects the game ball that has reached a predetermined position in the game area;
When the gaming ball is detected by the gaming ball detection device, in addition to the prize ball being awarded by the prize ball granting unit, the acquisition information obtained by detecting the gaming ball as the predetermined trigger The game machine is characterized in that a determination as to whether or not is the hit information is performed by the determination means.

  In such a gaming machine A1, when a game ball is detected by the game ball detection device, not only a prize ball is given, but also whether the acquired information acquired based on the detection of the game ball is hit information or not. Since it is advantageous for the player as compared with the case where the determination is made and only the prize ball is given, the player's interest in reaching the game ball to the game ball detection device can be increased. If the acquired information is hit information, the start opening is opened and the possibility of entering the ball is increased. Therefore, when a game ball is detected by the game ball detecting device, the determination result that the acquired information is hit information. It is possible to increase the interest of the game by making the player expect.

<Game machine A2>
In the gaming machine A1,
The gaming ball detection device includes a passing gate through which the gaming ball can pass and a winning opening through which the gaming ball can enter, and the gaming ball that has passed through the passing gate enters the winning port. And
The determination means determines whether the acquired information acquired based on the detection of the game ball passing through the passage gate is the hit information, and the ball that has entered the winning opening The gaming machine, wherein the prize ball is awarded by the prize ball granting unit based on the detection of the gaming ball.

  In such a gaming machine A2, when a game ball enters the winning opening, not only a prize ball is given, but also acquisition information acquired based on the game ball passing through the passing gate prior to entering the game is provided. It is determined whether or not it is winning information, and the player's interest in entering a game ball can be increased because it is more advantageous to the player than a simple winning opening.

<Game machine A3>
In gaming machine A1 or gaming machine A2,
A gaming machine, wherein a display unit capable of executing a display suggesting a determination result by the determination unit is installed at a location adjacent to the gaming ball detection device.

  In such a gaming machine A3, the player is impressed that the determination whether the acquired information is hit information is made based on the detection of the game ball that has reached the game ball detection device. It is possible to further increase the player's interest in reaching the game ball.

<Game machine A4>
In gaming machine A3,
The display unit is configured by a liquid crystal display, and the presentation information is variably displayed in accordance with the determination by the determination unit. When the acquired information is the hit information, the display information is displayed in a predetermined hit mode. A gaming machine characterized by being stopped and displayed.

  In such a gaming machine A4, it is possible to easily indicate to the player the determination result of whether or not the acquired information is hit information by using the effect information displayed on the liquid crystal display.

<Game machine A5>
In gaming machine A3,
The display unit is composed of a plurality of light emitters, and in accordance with the determination by the determination unit, the plurality of light emitters are sequentially switched on and turned on, and when the acquired information is the hit information, A gaming machine, characterized in that the game machine is stopped in a state in which a predetermined light emitter is turned on from the plurality of light emitters.

  In such a gaming machine A5, even if it is difficult to install the liquid crystal display in the game area, it is determined whether or not the acquired information is hit information using a plurality of light emitters that are easier to install than the liquid crystal display. The determination result can be easily suggested to the player.

<Game machine A6>
In gaming machine A5,
The plurality of light emitters are arranged in a line, and the hit light emitter is used for at least a part of the decoration of the starter, and the starter A gaming machine that is in the open state.

  In such a gaming machine A6, by using the hit light emitter as at least a part of the decoration of the start opening, it is intuitive to the player that the acquired information is the hit information (the start opening is in the open state). Can be grasped.

<Game machine A7>
In any one of the gaming machines A1 to A6,
The game ball detecting device is provided so that the game ball can pass therethrough and a passing device for detecting the passing of the game ball is disposed above the game ball. The game ball that has passed through the passing device is the game ball. Detected by the detection device,
Storage means for storing the acquired information acquired by each of the detection of the game ball in the passing device and the detection of the game ball in the game ball detecting device as the predetermined trigger,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the determination means determines whether or not the acquired information stored in the storage means is the hit information.

  In such a gaming machine A7, when a game ball is detected by the game ball detection device, not only a prize ball is given, but a determination is made as to whether the acquired information is hit information or not, and the determination is made a plurality of times. Since the profit is even greater for the player than when the number of times played is one, the player's interest in reaching the game ball to the game ball detection device can be further increased.

<Game machine A8>
In gaming machine A7,
A gaming machine comprising a plurality of the gaming ball detection devices having different numbers of the passing devices disposed above.

  In such a gaming machine A8, it is possible to add a new game property that aims at a gaming ball detection device (a gaming ball detection device having a large number of passing devices arranged above) which has a larger profit for the player. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the entertainment interest.

<Game machine A9>
In gaming machine A8,
When the gaming ball is detected by the gaming ball detection device, the prize ball granting unit increases the number of prize balls to be awarded as the number of the passing devices arranged above the gaming ball detection device increases. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  In such a gaming machine A9, the number of acquired information (number of times of determination) stored when the game ball is detected by the game ball detector is matched with the number of prize balls to be awarded. The player's interest in reaching the game ball is increased because the benefits that the player can obtain by reaching the game ball detection device with a large number of passing devices arranged above are facilitated. Can be further increased.

  The present invention can be used for a gaming machine used in a game hall.

1 ... Pachinko machine (game machine), 20 ... Game board, 21 ... Game area,
24 ... 1st starting port, 25 ... 2nd starting port (starting port),
27 ... Normal symbol operation gate (passage detection part), 28 ... Large prize opening (specific prize opening),
30 ... General prize opening, 31 ... Gate prize opening,
31g ... Gate part (passage detection part), 31h ... Prize opening part (general prize opening),
41 ... production display device, 45 ... sub display device (display unit, liquid crystal display),
45a, 45b, 45c ... sub-symbol (effect information), 45d ... general map hold display area,
47 ... roulette LED (display unit, light emitter), 50 ... segment display unit,
51 ... 1st special figure display part, 52 ... 2nd special figure display part (identification information display means),
200 ... main control board, 201 ... CPU (determination means, prize ball giving means),
202 ... ROM, 203 ... RAM (storage means),
220 ... sub-control board, 221 ... CPU.

Claims (9)

In a gaming machine that plays a game by firing a game ball toward a game area formed on the game board,
Determining means for determining whether or not the acquired information acquired at a predetermined opportunity is predetermined hit information;
When the game ball flowing down the game area is changeable, and when the acquired information is the hit information, the start port is in an open state in which the game ball is likely to enter,
Identification information display means for variably displaying the identification information based on the game ball entering the start opening;
When the game ball flowing down the game area can be changed into an inaccessible state in which it is impossible to enter and an injectable state where it is possible to enter, and when the identification information is stopped and displayed in a specific manner, A specific winning opening that becomes possible,
A prize ball granting means for granting a prize ball when the game ball enters the start opening or the specific prize opening;
A game ball detection device that detects the game ball that has reached a predetermined position in the game area;
When the gaming ball is detected by the gaming ball detection device, in addition to the prize ball being awarded by the prize ball granting unit, the acquisition information obtained by detecting the gaming ball as the predetermined trigger The game machine is characterized in that a determination as to whether or not is the hit information is performed by the determination means. In the gaming machine according to claim 1,
The gaming ball detection device includes a passing gate through which the gaming ball can pass and a winning opening through which the gaming ball can enter, and the gaming ball that has passed through the passing gate enters the winning port. And
The determination means determines whether the acquired information acquired based on the detection of the game ball passing through the passage gate is the hit information, and the ball that has entered the winning opening The gaming machine, wherein the prize ball is awarded by the prize ball granting unit based on the detection of the gaming ball. In the gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2,
A gaming machine, wherein a display unit capable of executing a display suggesting a determination result by the determination unit is installed at a location adjacent to the gaming ball detection device. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
The display unit is configured by a liquid crystal display, and the presentation information is variably displayed in accordance with the determination by the determination unit. When the acquired information is the hit information, the display information is displayed in a predetermined hit mode. A gaming machine characterized by being stopped and displayed. The gaming machine according to claim 3,
The display unit is composed of a plurality of light emitters, and in accordance with the determination by the determination unit, the plurality of light emitters are sequentially switched on and turned on, and when the acquired information is the hit information, A gaming machine, characterized in that the game machine is stopped in a state in which a predetermined light emitter is turned on from the plurality of light emitters. The gaming machine according to claim 5,
The plurality of light emitters are arranged in a line, and the hit light emitter is used for at least a part of the decoration of the starter, and the starter A gaming machine that is in the open state. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6,
The game ball detecting device is provided so that the game ball can pass therethrough and a passing device for detecting the passing of the game ball is disposed above the game ball. The game ball that has passed through the passing device is the game ball. Detected by the detection device,
Storage means for storing the acquired information acquired by each of the detection of the game ball in the passing device and the detection of the game ball in the game ball detecting device as the predetermined trigger,
The game machine according to claim 1, wherein the determination means determines whether or not the acquired information stored in the storage means is the hit information. The gaming machine according to claim 7,
A gaming machine comprising a plurality of the gaming ball detection devices having different numbers of the passing devices disposed above. The gaming machine according to claim 8,
When the gaming ball is detected by the gaming ball detection device, the prize ball granting unit increases the number of prize balls to be awarded as the number of the passing devices arranged above the gaming ball detection device increases. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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