JP4181008B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention includes a variable display device capable of changing a display state, and executes a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information on the variable display device based on the establishment of a start condition, and the result of the variable display game becomes a special result. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that can generate a special gaming state in the case of a game.

  Conventionally, as a gaming machine, on a gaming board, a variable display device capable of variable display with changing display state and a start winning opening are provided, and based on the winning of a game ball to the starting winning opening, A variation display game is performed by variably displaying a plurality of pieces of identification information, and when the result of the variation display game is in a special combination mode (for example, 7, 7, 7, etc .: special result) A pachinko gaming machine that generates a state (special game state) is known.

  When the special game state occurs, the second state that is advantageous to the player from the first state (for example, the closed (closed) state) that is disadvantageous for the player to the variable winning device arranged on the game board. (For example, open (open) state). The special game state is executed in a cycle game unit in which one cycle is from the time when the variable winning device is converted to the second state to the return to the first state, and during each cycle game, for example, a special prize in the variable winning device When a game ball wins a mouth (continuous winning opening), a continuation condition is established, and the next cycle game is continued.

  When the variable winning device is converted to the second state, it becomes easy for the game ball to win, and a relatively large number (for example, 15) of winning ball discharge is set for one winning game ball to the variable winning device. Therefore, a large amount of prize balls can be obtained in a short time. A predetermined upper limit number (for example, 15 times) is set as the number of continuations of the cycle game.

  In a conventional gaming machine, when a game ball is won at the start winning opening in a state in which the next variable display game cannot be started immediately such as during execution of the variable display game or occurrence of a special game state, the variable display game cannot be started. In general, a start storage means (start winning storage means) for storing the start of the variable display game for the start winning as a start memory (start winning memory) is provided.

  A predetermined upper limit number (for example, 4) is set as the number of start memories that can be stored in the start storage means, and for the start winning (overflow) after reaching the upper limit number, the start memory is stored. Is not given, and only the prize ball is discharged.

  Conventionally, two variable winning devices are provided on the game board, and one of the variable winning devices is converted (opened) to the second state in order to change the execution mode when a special gaming state occurs. A gaming machine configured as described above to enhance the interest of the game is also considered. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1).

In this type of conventional gaming machine, when one variable winning device is opened, it is difficult to win a game ball to the starting winning port, and when the other variable winning device is opened, to the starting winning port. It is configured so as not to affect the winning of the game ball, and depending on which of the variable winning devices is converted to the second state when the special gaming state occurs, the start winning opening in the special gaming state is determined. The winning percentage of game balls is changing.
JP 2002-346084 A

  However, in the above conventional gaming machine, which execution mode is performed when a special gaming state occurs is determined according to the type of jackpot identification information that triggered the occurrence of the special gaming state, Actually, since the execution mode is determined according to the internally extracted random number, it gives the player an impression that the execution mode is determined in advance where the game is played, It was not reached to raise.

  In addition, in a gaming machine, when the intermediate result is a so-called reach mode in the variation display game, the variation display time of the variation display game may be lengthened. However, the variation display game has a long variation display time in the reach state. When the game is executed, the player may temporarily stop the launch of the game ball (if it stops) in order to concentrate on the display result of the variable display game or to suppress the decrease of the game ball is there. In particular, when the variable display game is in the reach mode, if a special game state occurs from the reach state, there is an impression that the start winnings won during the reach state are wasted. There is a high possibility that the player will stop playing the game ball. In a state where the player temporarily stops the launch of the game ball and interrupts the game, even if a variable display game is being played, the game ball is not being fired on the game machine, and the game machine is actually running It becomes a state that is not performed, and the operating time and operating rate of the gaming machine in the gaming store are lowered, which is not preferable for the gaming store.

  In addition, as a case where the player is highly likely to stop, in addition to the reach state, there is a special period between the time when the variable display game becomes a special result state and the time when the variable winning device is released in the special game state. There is a period from the end of the last cycle game (last round) in the gaming state to the closing of the variable winning device until the start of the variable display game in the normal gaming state.

  This invention was made to solve the above-mentioned problem, and the result of the player himself playing before the variable winning device converts to the second state affects the execution mode of the special gaming state, It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can greatly increase the interest in gaming.

To solve the above problem,
The invention described in claim 1
A variable display device whose display state can be changed, and a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information is executed on the variable display device based on a winning game ball , and a special result is obtained when the result of the variable display game is a special result. In a gaming machine capable of generating a gaming state,
When a game ball is won at the start winning opening when the variation display game cannot be started immediately, the variation display game cannot be started. Starting storage means capable of cumulatively storing the storage;
A first variable winning device that is convertible between a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is advantageous to the player;
A second variable winning device that can be converted into a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is advantageous to the player;
When the special gaming state occurs, either the first variable winning device or the second variable winning device is selectively selected in relation to the storage state of the starting storage means. A variable winning device control means for converting into a state;
With
The game value to be given to the player in relation to the conversion of the second variable winning device to the second state is given to the player in relation to the conversion of the first variable winning device to the second state. Set it to be greater than the game value,
The start storage means includes specific start storage means for storing a winning of a game ball at the start winning opening during a period in which the variable display game is in a reach state, as a specific start storage,
When the special game state occurs after the reach state, the variable winning device control means, on the condition that the specific start storage number stored in the specific start storage means is a predetermined number or more, The second variable winning device is converted to the second state .

  Here, the gaming machine includes a pachinko gaming machine, an arrangement ball gaming machine, a sparrow ball gaming machine, and the like. The variable display device may be a single device such as a liquid crystal display device or a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, a display device in which these devices and a large number of light emitting elements are arranged, or a mechanical type using a rotating drum. The display device or the like may be combined, and any device that can play a variable display game may be used. The start condition is established by the fact that the game ball is detected by a special figure start sensor, etc., and the special figure start sensor is not necessarily installed in the special figure start prize opening, but installed in the special figure start gate. May be. The identification information may be any display information that can be identified by the player, such as identification symbols (for example, symbols of 0, 1, 2, 3,..., 9, A, B, C, etc.). Good. The variation display game is, for example, an identification information sequence composed of a plurality of symbol sequences that varies so that each identification information moves from top to bottom in each of a plurality of variation display areas formed on the variation display device. When the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display game, the change display in each variable display area is stopped in a predetermined order and the predetermined identification information is stopped and displayed. Can be derived. The special result is a stop result mode (for example, “1,1,1”, “2,2,2”, “3,3,3”, “4,4,4”) that is determined in advance as a special game state. ”And the like). The special gaming state refers to a gaming state in which it is easy to acquire a lot of gaming values (prize balls etc.) as compared to normal gaming. The state where the variable display game cannot be started is a state where the variable display game cannot be started (started) immediately, such as when the variable display game is being played or when a special game state is occurring. The first state, which is disadvantageous for the player, is meant to include not only a state where no game ball enters the variable winning device, but also a state where it is difficult to enter. The second state that is advantageous to the player means a state in which a game ball can easily enter the variable winning device by opening the movable member of the variable winning device. In the second state, the first variation winning device and the second variation winning device may have different conversion modes, conversion times, and the like. In relation to the storage state, it may be in accordance with the number of start memories or in accordance with the presence or absence of start memories. Further, this is a broad concept including whether or not the number of start memories has reached a predetermined number (not limited to the upper limit number of start memories) (including the case where it exceeds).

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the start condition is satisfied when the variable display game cannot be started immediately, the start storage means cancels the variable display game start disable state. The starting memory for executing the variable display game later is cumulatively stored, and when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result and a special gaming state occurs, the variable winning device control means starts the memory In relation to the storage state of the means, either the first variable winning device or the second variable winning device is alternatively selected to be converted into a second state that is advantageous to the player.

  A game in which a game value to be given to a player in relation to the conversion of the second variable winning device to the second state is given to the player in connection with the conversion of the first variable winning device to the second state The value larger than the value means that the second variable winning device has a larger number of winning balls than the first variable winning device, and the size of the winning opening when the second variable winning device is opened. May be larger than the size of the winning opening when the second variable winning device is opened. In addition, the second variable winning device may be arranged at a position where it is easier to win than the first variable winning device, or the second variable winning device may be more likely to win. It may be the case where an upper obstruction nail is provided on. In addition, the second variable winning device is converted to the second state so that the first variable winning device is converted to the second state so that it is easier to win the start winning opening etc. The case where the 1st and 2nd variable prize-winning apparatus is arrange | positioned may be sufficient. Accordingly, the game value in this case includes a start winning prize. Further, as a gaming value, other gaming benefits related to gaming may be obtained.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the game value to be given to the player in relation to the conversion of the second variable winning device to the second state is the first variable winning device to the second state. It becomes larger than the game value given to the player in relation to the conversion.

Here, the variable winning control means only determines whether or not the specific start storage number stored in the specific start storage means included in the start storage means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number, as a condition related to the storage state of the start storage means. As an alternative, the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device may be alternatively selected only by the specific starting memory number regardless of the starting memory number. Further, the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device may be selected based on both the specific start memory number and the start memory number. For example, of the specific start memory number and the start memory number It is also possible to select the second variable prize-winning device when either one of them reaches a predetermined number or more, or when both of them reach a predetermined number or more. Note that the predetermined number for the start memory number and the predetermined number for the specific start memory number do not have to be the same numerical value.
That is, it is possible to combine the condition that the specific start memory number becomes a predetermined number or more and other conditions. In this case, when all of the combined conditions are satisfied, or the combined multiple conditions The second variable winning device may be converted to the second state when some of the conditions are satisfied.
Further, the specific start memory is cumulatively added and stored during the reach state (during the reach state) by the specific start storage means, and can be expressed numerically as the specific start storage number. That is, the specific start memory number corresponds to the start winning number in the reach state. In this case, the start winning number in the reach state of the variable display game that is in a single reach state may be the specific start memory number, or the variable display that has been reached multiple times before the specific game state occurs A result of adding up the number of start winnings in the reach state in the game may be set as the specific start memory number.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, when the game ball wins the start winning opening during the period in which the variable display game is in the reach state, the specific start memory number is added and the reach state is entered. When the result of the variable display game becomes a special result and becomes a special game state, when the specific start memory number indicating the start winning number in the reach state becomes a predetermined number or more, the second variable winning device is in an open state, If the specific start memory number is smaller than the predetermined number, the first variable winning device can be controlled to be opened.

The invention according to claim 2 is the gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
When the variable display game is in the reach state, the first and the first game states according to the special game state generated by the variable display game in relation to the specific start memory number currently stored in the specific start storage means. An informing means for informing which of the second variable prize winning devices is converted to the second state is provided.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, when the variable display game is in the reach state, the variable display game is related to the specific start memory number currently stored in the specific start storage means. The notifying means notifies which of the first and second variable prize winning devices is converted to the second state advantageous to the player according to the special game state that occurs.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the start condition is satisfied when the variable display game cannot be started immediately by the variable display device, when the start condition is satisfied, the variable display game is canceled after the start of the variable display game is disabled. Starting storage means that can cumulatively store start memory for starting the game, a first variable winning device that can be converted into a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is advantageous to the player, A second variable winning device that can be converted into a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is advantageous to the player; and a special gaming state that is associated with the storage state of the start-up storage means when the special gaming state occurs. A variable winning device control means for selectively selecting one of the first variable winning device and the second variable winning device and converting it to the second state, so that the variable display game cannot be started immediately. When the start condition is satisfied when the display game cannot be started, the start storage means cumulatively stores start memory for starting the change display game after the change display game start disable state is resolved. When the result of the display game becomes a special result and a special gaming state occurs, the variable winning device control means relates to the first variable winning device and the second fluctuation in relation to the storage state of the starting storage means. Since any one of the winning devices is selected and converted into a second state advantageous to the player, the start winning state before the special gaming state occurs or during the special gaming state, that is, the special gaming state is The result of the player playing the game before the occurrence or during the special game state affects the execution mode of the special game state, so that the game interest can be greatly enhanced.

  Hereinafter, a first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings of FIGS.

  FIG. 1 is a front view showing a game board of a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as an embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention, and FIG. 2 is a start memory number performed by a game control device 20 installed in the pachinko gaming machine. It is a control block diagram regarding control of the 1st variable winning apparatus 5 and the 2nd variable winning apparatus 6 etc. related to FIG.

  The game area 1a surrounded by the guide rails 2 of the game board 1 has a special symbol (special figure) display device 4 and a normal electric (medium-powered) winning device provided with a start winning port 9a through which a game ball can be won. Depending on the result of the variable display game on the start winning device 9 and the special symbol display device 4, the grand prize winning opening (first big winning prize opening) 5b is closed (or closed) (one of the first states disadvantageous to the player) The first variable winning device 5 that performs a cycle game (round game) that is converted from the (form) to an open (or open) state (a second state that is advantageous to the player), similarly to the first variable winning device 5 Depending on the result of the variable display game on the special symbol display device 4, the grand prize opening (second grand prize opening) 6b is opened (or opened) from the closed (or closed) state (first state disadvantageous to the player). ) State (advantageous for the player The second variable winning device 6 for performing a cycle game (round game) to be converted into a state), the general winning port 8,..., The normal symbol (ordinary) starting gate 11, the side lamps 12, 12, and the direction of the ball called the windmill The conversion member 14,..., A number of obstacle nails (not shown except for a part) are disposed. An out hole 13 for collecting the out ball is provided at the center of the lowermost end of the game area 1a.

  The special symbol display device 4 is installed near the upper center of the game area 1a. For example, the special symbol display device 4 includes a variable display device 4a composed of a liquid crystal display (LCD) and a game control device 20 (FIG. 2). An effect display control device (display control device) 40 (FIG. 2) as a sub-control device that performs display control of the variable display device 4a based on the command. The display state of the variable display device 4a can be changed (variable display). Here, special symbols (for example, symbols such as symbols, numbers, symbols, etc.) as a plurality of identification information can be variably displayed. ing.

  The first variable winning device 5 of the two variable winning devices 5 and 6 is installed below the central portion of the special symbol display device 4 and is opened and closed by a flat plate-like first movable member 5a in the form of an attacker. The first big prize opening 5b is provided. More specifically, the first variable winning device 5 has a first big prize opening 5b that opens to the front side of the gaming machine and allows a game ball to win, and a first movable member 5a. The first movable member 1 solenoid (SOL) 5e (FIG. 2) is driven, and the first movable member 5a rises in the left-right direction on the lower side portion (not shown in the figure) and the upper end rises up as a first core winning opening. A closed state (closed state) in which 5b is closed, and a game in which the first movable member 5a flows down from above by rotating in a direction in which the first movable member 5a is tilted to the near side with the shaft at the lower side of the first big prize opening 5b as the axis. The ball is received on the back side of the first movable member 5a and can be converted into an open state (one form of a second state advantageous to the player) that can be introduced into the first big prize opening 5b.

  In the first grand prize opening 5b (a prize area), a general ball for detecting a game ball that has entered a general prize opening (a prize opening that treats a winning game ball as a general prize) of the first big prize port 5b. A special winning opening (continuous winning prize) for detecting a gaming ball that has flowed into a special winning opening (not shown) (continuous winning opening) out of the gaming balls that have entered the first big winning opening 5b. Mouth) A sensor 5h (FIG. 2) is provided.

  The first variable winning device 5 includes a winning rate adjusting solenoid (SOL) 5f (see FIG. 5) that adjusts the proportion of gaming balls that flow into the special winning port out of the gaming balls that enter the first grand winning port 5b. 2) is provided.

  In the first variable winning device 5, when a game ball is won when the first big winning opening 5 b is opened, the number of the first variable winning device 5 is less than that of the second variable winning device 6 with respect to one win (11 in this embodiment). ) The prize ball is discharged, and when the first movable member 5a is rotated to open the first big prize opening 5b, which is disposed immediately above the start prize opening 9a of the start prize winning device 9, The first movable member 5a covers the upper part of the start winning opening 9a, and it is difficult to start winning (only a small gap is opened between the start winning opening 9a and the first movable member 5a, and it is difficult to start winning. State). Therefore, when the special gaming state occurs and the first variable winning device 5 is opened, not only the number of prize balls is small, but it is difficult to win a start, so the number of prize balls is reduced accordingly. In addition, when a round game in a special game state is being performed by the first variable winning device 5, it is difficult to start a winning and the starting memory number is difficult to reach the upper limit, but during the opening of the first big winning opening 5b. The player cannot shoot a game ball in an attempt to acquire a lot of prize balls, so that the so-called “stop” cannot be performed, and it is considered that a problem in the operation of the game store does not occur. Also, even when the first variable winning device 5 is opened and a round game is performed, the first movable between the round game and the next round game (between rounds) for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds). Since the member 5 returns to the state in which the first big prize opening 5b is closed, there is a chance for a start prize during this period. If a start prize occurs during this period, the start memory number becomes the upper limit, and the subsequent round game is Since there is a sense of expectation that it will be performed by the second variable winning device 6, there is also an effect that it is possible to prevent stoppage between rounds. It should be noted that when the first variable winning device 5 is opened by setting the game ball so that the game ball cannot pass through the gap with the starting winning port 9a when the first variable winning device 5 is opened, May not occur at all.

  The first big prize opening 5b of the first variable prize winning device 5 has a length dimension in the left-right direction shorter than a length dimension in the left and right direction of the second big prize winning port 6b of the second variable prize winning device 6, Accordingly, the game ball is less likely to enter than the second large winning opening 6b of the second variable winning device 6.

  On the other hand, the second variable winning device 6 is installed at a position sandwiching the start winning device 9 below the first variable winning device 5 and is opened and closed by a flat plate-like second movable member 6a in the form of an attacker. A second big prize opening 6b is provided. More specifically, the second variable winning device 6 has a second large winning opening 6b that opens to the front side of the gaming machine and allows a game ball to win, and a second movable member 6a. 2 By driving a solenoid (SOL) 6e (FIG. 2) for the movable member 2, the second movable member 6a stands up at the upper end side with a shaft (not shown) extending to the left and right of the lower side as an axis, and the second big prize opening 6b A closed state (closed state), and the second movable member 6a pivots in the direction of tilting toward the near side with the axis of the lower side of the second big prize opening 6b as an axis, and the game ball flowing down from above Can be converted into an open state (a form of the second state that is advantageous for the player) that can be received at the back side of the second movable member 6a and can be introduced into the second grand prize opening 6b. It is configured.

  In the second grand prize winning opening 6b (winning area), a general ball for detecting a game ball that has entered the general winning prize opening (the winning prize that treats the winning game ball as a general winning prize) of the second big winning prize opening 6b. A special winning opening (continuous winning prize) for detecting a gaming ball that has flowed into a special winning opening (continuous winning opening) not shown in the drawing of the winning ball sensor 6g (FIG. 2) and the second large winning opening 6b. Mouth) A sensor 6h (FIG. 2) is provided.

  In addition, the second variable winning device 6 includes a winning rate adjusting solenoid (SOL) 6f (see FIG. 6) that adjusts the proportion of gaming balls that flow into the special winning port among the gaming balls that enter the second large winning port 6b. 2) is provided.

  The game value to be given to the player in relation to the conversion of the second variable winning device 6 according to the invention of claim 2 to the second state is related to the conversion of the first variable winning device 5 to the second state. As an example of the configuration that is set to be larger than the game value given to the player, the following configuration can be given.

  The number of the second variable winning device 6 is larger than the number of the first variable winning device 5 in the first embodiment when the game ball is won when the second large winning opening 6b is opened (15 in this embodiment). The prize ball is discharged, and is arranged immediately below the start winning opening 9a of the start winning apparatus 9, and the second movable member 6a rotates to open the second large winning opening 6b. However, it does not affect the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 9a.

  Then, the second variable winning device 6 has a larger lateral width in the left-right direction of the big winning opening when it is opened, making it easier for the game ball to win. Further, the second variable winning device 6 is installed at a position where a game ball is more likely to win than the first variable winning device 5, and the second variable winning device 6 also has a nail arrangement in the first variable winning device 6. The game ball is easier to win than the device 5.

  In this way, the game ball is easier to win when the second variable winning device 6 is opened than when the first variable winning device 5 is opened, and the second variable winning device 6 is Even when the first movable member 5a is opened, the second movable member 6a does not prevent the winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 9a. It becomes difficult to win a game ball to the mouth 9a.

  With this configuration, the game value given to the player in relation to the conversion of the second variable winning device 6 to the second state is converted into the second state of the first variable winning device 5. It becomes larger than the game value given to the player in relation.

  It should be noted that the second variable winning device 6 may be disposed not at the start winning opening but at other positions as long as it does not affect the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening.

  The start winning device 9 is installed between the first variable winning device 5 and the second variable winning device 6, and the start winning port 9a of the start winning device 9 is normally electric in this embodiment. Solenoid (general-purpose SOL) 9e (FIG. 2) opens the left and right movable members 9b, 9b to the left and right with the shaft at the lower end (not shown) as the axis (opened in a reverse C shape) It is configured by an ordinary electric prize-winning device that can be closed (opened to the extent that one game ball can be won as shown in FIG. 1). The start winning device 9 is configured so as to be able to give a player a smaller profit (the opening time is shorter and only a small number of winnings can be expected) than the variable winning devices 5 and 6. Therefore, on the front side thereof, when the game ball passes through the usual figure starting gate 11 (also referred to as winning), the ordinary figure starting sensor 11a constituting the ordinary figure starting gate 11 detects the usual figure. A normal symbol display 9c for performing a variable display game (ordinary symbol game) of (ordinary symbol), and a normal symbol for displaying the number of unprocessed normal symbols that have not yet been played through the universal symbol start gate 11 An unprocessed number storage display 9d is provided. In the case of this embodiment, the ordinary unprocessed number of times storage display 9d is constituted by a plurality of LEDs (for example, four).

  The start winning device 9 configured as described above is based on the normal symbol (common figure) display 9c based on the memory of the detection of the common figure start sensor 11a when the game ball passes through the usual figure start gate 11. When the result of the figure change display game (game where the numerical display is changed and stopped) becomes a specific result (for example, stopped at the number “7”), the left and right movable members 9b and 9b are moved for a predetermined time (for example, 0.5 seconds) It is designed to open in a reverse “C” shape.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the start winning device 9 is arranged directly below the first variable winning device 5, and the first big winning port 5b and the first movable member 5a of the first variable winning device 5 are arranged. Is set wider than the winning area width to the starting winning opening 9a in a state where the left and right movable members 9b, 9b of the starting winning device 9 are opened. As a result, a special game state occurs, and the upper end side of the first movable member 5a of the first variable prize-winning device 5 can be rotated in a direction to fall to the near side, so that the game ball can be introduced into the first big prize opening 5b. When the first movable member 5a is in an open state (the first variable winning device 5 is in a second state that is advantageous to the player), the first movable member 5a is converted into an open state by the first movable member 5a. The start winning opening 9a (including a winning area where the start winning opening 9a with the left and right movable members 9b, 9b of the start winning apparatus 9 opened) is closed, and a game ball wins the start winning opening 9a. It becomes difficult to do. However, by converting the first movable member 5a of the first variable winning device 5 into the open state, the first movable member 5a completely closes the starting winning port 9a, and the game ball wins the starting winning port 9a. It may be in a state where it cannot be performed. These states are generated when the start memory number does not reach the predetermined number (the upper limit start memory number “12”) and a big hit is generated as a result of the variable display game and the game proceeds to the special game state. It has become.

  As shown in the control block diagram of FIG. 2, a game control device 20 that functions as a variable winning device control means for a game of a pachinko gaming machine as a gaming machine according to the present invention includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 21a, a RAM (Random Access Memory) 21b and a gaming microcomputer 21 having a ROM (Read Only Memory) 21c, an input / output I / F 23, an oscillator 22 and the like, and a power supply from a power supply device 80 having a backup power supply 81 It receives and performs overall control related to games.

  The CPU 21a includes a control unit and a calculation unit, and performs calculation control, as well as various random values and normal symbol (general symbol) variations involved in determining the game contents of the variable display game and the general variable display game on the variable display device 4a. A random number value or the like for determining a stop symbol in the display game (general map change display game) is also generated. The RAM 21b is a storage area for storing an ON signal (starting storage) of the start winning opening sensor 9b as a start signal, a storage area for various random numbers generated by the CPU 21a, and a storage area for temporarily storing various data. And a work area for the CPU 21a. In addition to the game control program and control data being written in the ROM 21c, in order to determine which of the variable prize-winning devices 5 (6) is to play the round game in the game content and special game state of the variable display game. The various determination values (for example, determination values for determining the occurrence of a special gaming state) are written.

  The input / output I / F 23 includes an input I / F and an output I / F. The input I / F is connected to general winning port sensors 5g and 6g and special winning port sensors (continuous winning port detection sensors) in the first and second variable winning devices 5 and 6 through a low-pass filter and buffer gate (not shown). ) 5h, 6h, special start sensor 9f in the start winning opening 9a, general winning openings 8, 8,... Winning winning opening sensors S1,. The detection signals output from these sensors are input to the CPU 21a via the input I / F. On the other hand, various control signals are output from the CPU 21a to the output I / F, and these control signals are output from the output I / F through the output port and the driver (not shown). The movable member 1 solenoid 5e and the winning rate adjusting solenoid (SOL) 5f, the second movable member 2 solenoid (SOL) 6e and the winning rate adjusting solenoid (SOL) 6f of the second variable winning device 6 are sub. Production control device 40 and discharge / emission control device 30 as control devices, start-up prize device (ordinary electric prize-winning device) 9 solenoid for general use (SOL) 9e, ordinary symbol display 9c, ordinary diagram storage display 9d, etc. In addition, various signals are exchanged with a centralized management device (not shown), an island facility device, and the like via the external output terminal 70.

  Based on various control commands (control signals) output from the CPU 21a of the game control device 20, the effect control device 40 displays a variable display game and various information displays based on a plurality of identification information on the variable display device (special symbol display device) 4a. Control to turn on a decoration lamp (LED) arranged on the game board 1 (including blinking) and to output various sounds from the speaker 41 of the pachinko gaming machine.

  The discharge and launch control device 30 receives a required number of game balls from the discharge device 32 based on a prize ball control command output from the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 or a ball rental control command output from a card unit (not shown) or the like. (Prize balls, rental balls) are controlled to be discharged.

  The production control device 40 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit), a ROM (Read Only Memory), a RAM (Random Access Memory), a DMAC (Direct Memory Access Controller), an oscillator, a VDC (VideDV) A γ correction circuit and an interface for converting a signal (input signal) into an optical signal (output signal) are provided.

  The CPU of the production control device 40 includes a control unit, a calculation unit, various counters, various registers, and the like inside, and is connected to the game control device 20 via the input / output I / F 23. Under the control of the game control device 20, Display control of the variable display device 4a is performed. The control data is sent to the VDC in synchronization with the pulse from the oscillator. In the ROM, a display control program and display control data for performing display control of the variable display device 4a are written. The RAM includes a storage area for temporarily storing various data and a work area for the CPU. The DMAC directly exchanges display control data with each memory, VDC, etc. without access to the CPU for display control information (display control signal) from the gaming microcomputer 21.

  The font ROM of the effect control device 40 includes symbol display data for the variable display game, background image display data, reach state image display data, character data describing the game content (game progress, etc.), and the like. Has been written. The VDC includes a sprite RAM, a palette RAM, a V-RAM, and the like, and performs the following image data control. That is, the VDC receives a command signal from the CPU, extracts special symbol and display data of the background image from the font ROM, and edits them. Then, based on the color arrangement data included in the command signal, a color arrangement is designated for the edited image data in the palette RAM, and then image editing of special symbols and characters is performed in the sprite RAM. The edited image data signal is corrected by the γ correction circuit, transmitted to the variable display device 4a in synchronization with V-SYNC and H-SYNC, and displayed on the variable prize device 4a. The control devices 30 and 40 including the game control device 20 are supplied with power from a power supply device 80.

  If it demonstrates based on the block diagram of FIG. 4 which shows the various control signals and data etc. which are sent to the effect control apparatus 40 from the game control apparatus 20, the fluctuation | variation display apparatus 4a output to the effect control apparatus 40 from CPU21a of the game control apparatus 20 will be explained. As the display control information related to the variable display game, for example, a variable display start signal for starting the variable display game, a variable display pattern command for instructing a variable display pattern, and a stop pattern for determining a stop pattern of the variable display game There is variation display game information such as data, a variation display stop signal for stopping variation display of the variation display game. In addition, every time the number of start memories stored in the special figure is incremented by +1 as the display control information, the special figure start memory information is transmitted from the game control device 20 to the effect control device 40, and the effect control device 40 receives the information and displays the start memory display. The display of the start memory display unit 4ca and the like in the area 4c is updated. The display update when subtracting the special figure starting memory number may be performed on the side of the effect control device 40 (without receiving information corresponding to the subtraction) at the end of the variable display game. Even when -1 is selected, the special figure starting storage information may be received from the game control device 20.

  Next, an image displayed in the display area of the variable display device will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an image displayed in the display area of the variable display device.

  The variable display device 4a is provided with a display area 4aa. As shown in FIG. 5, the display area 4aa has a sub control device (production control device) 40 under the control of a main control device (game control device) 20 described later. Thus, start memory is displayed up to a plurality of (for example, first to third) variable display areas 4ba, 4bb, 4bc for playing a variable display game, and a predetermined number (for example, 12 of the upper limit start memory number). Possible start memory display area 4c, notice display area 4d for notifying which variable winning device (5 or 6) is converted to the second state advantageous to the player as a result of the variable display game during the variable display game An information display area 4e for displaying and notifying information such as an explanation about the game is displayed, and also functions as a notifying means.

  In the start memory display area 4c of the display area 4aa, for example, twelve start memory display sections 4ca, 4cb, 4cc,..., 4cl are displayed by the effect control device 40, and the start memory is incremented by one. Each time the start memory color (for example, a color similar to the background color) is changed to another color (for example, a color that can be distinguished from the background color) and one start memory is consumed, one start is performed. The color of the storage unit (color changed to another color) is returned to the original color.

  And in the special game state mentioned later, the special game state generation | occurrence | production symbol which alert | reports which identification information (symbol) generate | occur | produced the special game mode by 1st fluctuation | variation display area 4ba by control of the said presentation control apparatus 40 is mentioned. It changes to a notification area, the second variable display area 4bb changes to a round number display area for notifying the number of round games continued (number of rounds indicating which round game is being played), Which variable winning device 5 or 6 performs the next (next round) round game with the continuation condition establishment information display region 4f for informing that the continuation condition of the round game is established in the fluctuation display region 4bc of Is changed to a variable winning device selection notification area 4g.

  Then, under the control of the effect control device 40, the variable display areas 4ba, 4bb, 4bc have a series of identification information (for example, a series of 15 types of identification symbols (for example, 0, 1, 2, 3,...). ... 9, A, B, C, D, E)) are displayed in a variably displayed state, and then the variable display game that is sequentially stopped is a special figure start detection sensor 9 f for winning (start winning) a game ball at the start winning opening 9 a. Is performed one after another based on detection (starting memory based on the detection), and after reaching a reach state (for example, “1, changing, 1”, etc.), fortunately, a special result (for example, “1, 1, 1”) , Etc.), a special game state is generated as a big hit.

  Here, the special result (special symbol combination mode: special display mode) is, for example, a number of symbols from 0 to 9 and alphabets such as alphabets such as A, B, C, D, E (for example, “1 , 1, 1 ”,“ 2, 2, 2 ”,“ 3, 3, 3 ”,“ 4, 4, 4 ”,“ A, A, A ”, etc.).

  Of these special results, for example, odd-numbered eyes, such as odd-numbered eyes, become specific special results, in which case the probability variation of the special results will be higher than usual after the special gaming state ends. A state (a specific game state that favors the player with respect to the occurrence of the special game state) is generated under the control of the game control device 20.

  When the probability variation state occurs, the variation display time of the normal symbol display 9c becomes shorter than usual (for example, shortened from the normal 30 seconds to 5 seconds) and the result of the general diagram variation display game is controlled by the game control device 20. In the case where the result is a specific result (when it is a win), the control is performed so that the opening time of the start winning device 9 is longer than usual (extending from 0.5 seconds to 3 seconds, and may be intermittently opened). Therefore, the start winning is easier during the probability variation state than during the normal gaming state, and the starting memory number is increased compared to during the normal gaming state. Accordingly, during the probability variation state (and the reach state in the probability variation state), the special control state is generated as a big hit with the increased number of starting memories under the control of the game control device 20 in the normal gaming state. In the probability variation state, the variable winning device that is opened in the next special gaming state is not only simply accelerated or promised to generate the next special gaming state. A function for facilitating the device 6 is also included.

  The special gaming state is controlled by the game control device 20 in relation to the starting memory number (for example, whether the starting memory number has reached a predetermined number (or more than a predetermined number), or according to the starting memory number. ) One of the first and second variable winning devices 5 and 6 is selected, and any of the variable winning devices is disadvantageous for the player after being converted to the second state (open state) advantageous to the player. If the continuation condition is satisfied during each round, the next round is determined by one of the selected first and second variable prize-winning devices 6. The game proceeds in a round game unit that is continuously performed up to a predetermined number of times (for example, 15 rounds).

  Also, the start winning opening 9a during a period during which the variable display game cannot be started (started) immediately (for example, when the variable display game cannot be started), such as when the variable display game is already being played or during a special gaming state. When the game ball is won, the start storage means (in this case, the RAM 21b of the game control device 20 corresponds) until the change display game can be started (when the change display game can be started). The winning of the game ball to the start winning opening 9a can be stored as a start memory for starting (starting) the variable display game. The start winning opening 9a of this embodiment is a type of starting winning opening that allows game balls to flow into the back side of the game board 1, and has a special start sensor 9f (FIG. 2) in the inside (winning area). A special ball start sensor 9f (FIG. 2) detects a winning of a game ball. Here, the start memory can be stored within a predetermined upper limit start memory number (for example, 12), and during the period (when the variable display game start is disabled), the upper limit number is stored in the start winning opening 9a. Even if more game balls win, the starting memory number is set not to exceed the upper limit number.

  Next, based on FIG. 2, the game control device 20 and the production control device 40 relate to the start memory number when the result of the variable display game on the variable display device 4a is a big hit and a special game state occurs. A game control for executing a round game by converting one of the first variable prize-winning device 5 and the second variable prize-winning device 6 into a second state advantageous to the player will be described.

  First, when the game ball wins the start winning opening 9a, the special ball start sensor 9f inside the start winning opening 9a detects the winning of the game ball, and the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 outputs the start winning opening sensor 9f. Based on the detected signal, various random values related to the special figure stored in the RAM 21b (a random number value for jackpot determination, a random value for determining the type of special display mode, etc. stored and updated in a predetermined cycle) are extracted. . Then, when the variable display game is ready to start immediately, the content of the variable display game (for example, a special display value) is directly compared with the extracted random number value and various determination values relating to the special figure stored in advance in the ROM 21c. Whether or not a game state is to be generated, and which of the special symbols to be permanently stopped in each of the variable display areas 4ba,... Are determined, and display control information is sent to the effect control device 40 based on the determination. Output. Based on the display control information, the effect control device 40 has a plurality of identification symbols (identification information: for example, a series of 15 identification symbols (identification information) in the first to third variable display areas 4ba, 4bb, 4bc. For example, a variable display game is performed by variably displaying a series of 15 identification symbols “0, 1, 2, 3,..., 9, A, B, C, D, E”, etc.).

  However, the game ball is placed in the start winning opening 9a during a period when the variable display game cannot be started immediately (when the variable display game cannot be started), such as a period during which the variable display game is being played or a special game state is occurring. Is won, the start storage means (in this case, the RAM 21b of the game control device 20 corresponds) until the variable display game is ready to start (when the variable display game can be started). A numerical value is temporarily stored as a start memory within a range having a predetermined number (for example, 12) as an upper limit, and the start memory number is received by a command from the game control device 20 by the effect control device 40 and the variable display device 4a. .. In the start memory display area 4c of the start memory display area 4c (when there is no start memory, for example, the display color is the same color as the background color) by another color corresponding to the start memory number (for example, If the background color and clearly can distinguish color) to change the allowed start memory display section 4ca obtained by the change and notifies the number of start memory by the number of ....

  Then, when the variable display game is ready to be started, the start memory is called, and the random number value stored as the start memory is compared with various determination values relating to the special figure stored in advance in the ROM 21c. The contents of the display game (for example, whether or not a special game state is to be generated or which special symbol to be stopped in each display area is determined) are determined. Production control information is output. The effect control device 40 causes the variable display device 4a to perform variable display of the variable display game of contents based on the effect control information.

  Fortunately, the special display results as a result of the stoppage of the special display after the display game is in reach (for example, “1, Fluctuating, 1” “2, Fluctuating, 2”, “3, Fluctuating, 3”, etc.) (For example, a special display mode in which a jackpot is generated with a roll of “1,1,1”, “2,2,2”, “3,3,3”, etc.), a special gaming state is generated as a jackpot Let

  Here, special results (special symbol combination mode: special display mode) are, for example, numbers from 0 to 9 and symbols such as alphabets such as A, B, C, D, and E (for example, “1 , 1, 1 ”,“ 2, 2, 2 ”,“ 3, 3, 3 ”,“ 4, 4, 4 ”,“ A, A, A ”, etc.).

The odd numbers of these special results are specific special results, in which case the probability variation state in which the derivation probability of the special result is higher than usual after the special gaming state ends (the game against the occurrence of the special gaming state) A specific gaming state that favors the player) is generated under the control of the gaming control device 20.
When the probability variation state occurs, the variation display time of the normal symbol display 9c becomes shorter than usual (for example, shortened from the normal 30 seconds to 5 seconds) and the result of the general diagram variation display game is controlled by the game control device 20. In the case where the result is a specific result (when it is a win), the control is performed so that the opening time of the start winning device 9 is longer than usual (extending from 0.5 seconds to 3 seconds, and may be intermittently opened). Therefore, the start winning is easier during the probability variation state than during the normal gaming state, and the starting memory number is increased compared to during the normal gaming state. Therefore, in the probability variation state (and the reach state in the probability variation state), it is more likely that a special gaming state is generated as a jackpot when the number of starting memories is increased under the control of the game control device 20 than in the normal gaming state. In the probability variation state, the variable winning device that is opened in the next special gaming state is the second variable winning device, in addition to merely speeding up or promising the occurrence of the next special gaming state. It also includes a function that makes it easy to be 6.

  The special game state is controlled by the game control device 20 in relation to the start memory number (for example, depending on whether the start memory number has reached a predetermined number or according to the start memory number). Any of the variable prize-winning devices 5 and 6 is selected, and in any case of the variable prize-winning device, the first state (closed) that is disadvantageous to the player after being converted to the second state (open state) advantageous to the player It is said that the next round is continuously performed by one of the selected first and second variable prize winning devices 6 when the continuation condition is satisfied during each round, with the period until returning to (status) being one round. It proceeds with a predetermined number of round games (for example, 15 rounds) as an upper limit.

  In addition, during the period when the variable display game cannot be started immediately (for example, when the variable display game cannot be started), such as when the variable display game is already being played or the special game state is occurring, the game ball to the start winning opening 9a Is won, the starting storage means (in this case, the RAM 21b of the game control device 20 corresponds) until the change display game is ready to start (when the change display game can be started). The winning of the game ball to the mouth 9a can be stored as a start memory for starting (starting) the variable display game. The start winning opening 9a of this embodiment is a type of starting winning opening that allows game balls to flow into the back side of the game board 1, and has a special start sensor 9f (FIG. 2) in the inside (winning area). A special ball start sensor 9f (FIG. 2) detects a winning of a game ball. Here, the start memory can be stored within a predetermined upper limit start memory number (for example, 12), and during the period (when the variable display game start is disabled), the upper limit number is stored in the start winning opening 9a. Even if more game balls win, the starting memory number is set not to exceed the upper limit number.

  The special game state which is performed with a special result and a big win is the first and second movable members 5a and 6a in the open state (first state) in any of the first and second variable winning devices 5 and 6. The period from the conversion to the 2 state) to the return to the closed state (the 1st state) is taken as 1 round, and the continuation conditions (the 1st and 2nd big winning openings 5b, 6b) are won in the special winning openings in each round. If the special winning opening sensors 5h and 6h are detected), the next round is continued by one of the selected first and second variable winning devices 5 and 6. The game control device 20 that progresses up to a predetermined number (for example, 15 times) of round game units to be performed and functions as a variable winning device control means is stored in the RAM 21b that functions as a start storage means at the start of the round game. Starting memory Is determined to be less than a predetermined number at the time of determination of the starting memory number (not reaching the predetermined number, for example, not reaching the upper limit memory number), the first variable winning device 5 is In the round game that is performed when the number of starting memories stored in the starting storage means at the start of the round game reaches a predetermined number when the starting memory number is determined. The winning device 6 is converted to the second state.

  In other words, the contents of the cycle game, that is, which of the first and second variable winning devices 5 and 6 to be released in the cycle game is determined based on the determination of the number of start memories appropriately performed after the jackpot is determined. It has become.

  Next, referring to the game control timing chart of FIG. 3 and the image display of the display area 4aa of FIG. 5, after the start of the variable display game, a jackpot (special game) is generated through the reach state, and is performed thereafter. A description will be given of the start-up memory during the period until the middle of the round game, and information display regarding the round game and the variable prize device performed by the variable prize device.

  In the timing chart of FIG. 3, the variable display of the variable display game is started and stopped after reaching the reach state, the result of the stop becomes a special result and a big win (special game state) occurs, and then (for a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds)), a round game is started as a special game state, and the continuation condition is satisfied for each round. As shown in FIG. 3, the round game is played in the first round, the second round,... If the continuation condition is further satisfied, the process proceeds to the upper limit number (15 rounds).

  The period during which the variable display game is being played and the period during which a round game is being performed as a special gaming state generated as a result of the variable display game (when the variable display game cannot be started or when the variable display game cannot be started) ) When the starting memory number is cumulatively added up to “4”, “5”, “6” during the variable display game based on the start winning in the time, and the variable display of the variable display game is stopped to obtain a special result ( The starting memory number is a predetermined number (starting memory upper limit number “12”) immediately before the elapse of a predetermined time (for example, immediately before the elapse of 5 seconds) from when the big hit occurs), that is, immediately before the first round game is started. ) Is cumulatively added to “7” during the period up to the first (first) determination of whether or not it has reached. At the time of the first determination, since the start memory number is “7”, it is determined that the predetermined number (upper limit start memory number “12”) has not been reached. Based on this determination, the first round The game is played by the first variable winning device 5 having a low game value given to the player. Whether or not the starting memory number has reached a predetermined number (starting memory upper limit number “12”) is determined immediately before the start of each round game, but until the fourth round game is started, the starting memory is stored. Since the number does not reach the predetermined number, the round game up to the fourth round is performed by the first variable winning device 5 having a low game value given to the player, like the round game of the first round. . And since the number of memories reached a predetermined number (upper limit memory number “12”) during the round game of the fourth round, in the determination immediately before the round game of the fifth round, the start memory number is the predetermined number (upper limit start number). Based on the determination, the fifth round game is played by the second variable prize device 6 having a high game value given to the player. Thereafter, it is determined whether or not the starting memory number has reached a predetermined number (upper limit starting memory number “12”) immediately before the start of each round game, but the variable display game is not performed during the special gaming state. From this, it is determined that the starting memory number has reached the predetermined number (upper limit starting memory number “12”) without decreasing, and the continuation condition is satisfied after that until the round game of the final round, The game is performed by the second variable winning device 6 having a high game value given to the player. The time between each round (interval time) is, for example, 2 seconds.

  While the game is being performed in this way, the information control unit 20 continuously displays information from time to time in the display area 4aa of the variable display device 4a under the control of the game control device 20.

  That is, display control information (command signal) is appropriately sent from the game control device 20 to the effect control device 40, and the effect control device 40 based on the display control information in the information display area 4e of the variable display device 4a from time to time. Information display (information display of game information that the player wants to know as the game progresses) is performed.

  In the invention according to claim 5, when the variable display game is in the reach state, the special display generated by the variable display game in relation to the start memory number currently stored in the start memory means (RAM 21b). There is provided a variable display device 4a that functions as follows as notification means for notifying which of the first and second variable prize-winning devices 5 and 6 is converted to the second state depending on the gaming state.

  For example, at the timing of (circle 1) in FIG. 3, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the change display game is in the reach state (“7” “during change” “7”) and the start memory is “5”. Since the predetermined number (upper limit storage number “12”) is not reached, as shown in FIG. 5 (a), the colors of the five start storage display sections 4ca in the start storage display area 4c are changed. In addition, a notification that the number of starting memories is still “5” is given, and as information on the variable winning device at that time, for example, as shown in FIG. "I'm profitable" is displayed. At this time, the start memory number is still “5” and reaches a predetermined number (upper limit number) as notified by the color change in the start memory display section 4 ca of the start memory display area 4 c. Therefore, the notice display in the notice notification area 4d is displayed in the first round game when the special game state occurs by displaying the characters “Attacker 1” in white (for example, a color other than white). Is displayed in advance by opening the variable winning device 5.

  In addition, at the timing of (circle 2) in FIG. 3, for example, as shown in FIG. However, at that time, the start memory is still “6” and the predetermined number (upper limit memory number “12”) has not been reached, so as shown in FIG. 5 (b), there are six start memory display areas 4c. The start memory display section 4ca,... Is changed to notify that the start memory number is still “6”, and information regarding the variable winning device at that time is “still a chance! “Please increase” is displayed. At this time, the round game when the special game state is generated by displaying the characters of “Attacker 1” as, for example, white (may be a color other than white) as information on the variable winning device at that time, A notice to the effect that the first variable winning device 5 is opened is displayed.

  Further, at the timing of (circle 3) in FIG. 3 after the jackpot is confirmed, the starting memory is still “7” and the predetermined number (upper limit memory number “12”) is not reached, so as shown in FIG. , The start memory display area 4c in the six start memory display sections 4ca,... Are changed to notify that the start memory number is still “7”, and the information regarding the variable winning device at that time For example, as shown in FIG. 5 (c), a message “Not yet chance! Please increase the start memory” is displayed and “2 seconds are left until the first determination at that time”. Display “2 seconds remaining time”. The remaining time is displayed in a countdown display format such as “5”, “4”, “3”, “2”, “1”, “0” between the time when the jackpot is confirmed and the time of the first determination. Done in FIG. 5C is a display example in the middle (after the seventh start winning prize). During this time, when the start memory reaches a predetermined number (upper limit start memory number “12”), the attacker 2 is outlined and switched to a display such as “Congratulations”. At this time, the start memory number informed to the start memory display section 4ca,... In the start memory display area 4c by color change is still “6”, and the predetermined number (upper limit number) has not been reached. In addition, as information regarding the variable winning device at that time, the notice display in the notice notification area 4d has a special game state generated by displaying, for example, the letters “Attacker 1” in white (or other colors). In this case, a notice that the round game is to be performed with the first variable winning device 5 opened is displayed.

  In the special game state, for example, the first variation display area 4ba is changed to the special game state occurrence symbol notification region, and the identification information (symbol) is used to notify which special game mode has occurred (in this embodiment) , By displaying the symbol “7”, it is notified that a special gaming state has occurred in the symbol “7, 7, 7” of the symbol “7”), and the second variation display area 4bb It changes to the round number display area which alert | reports the frequency | count (round number) which the round game continued, and shows how many round games are performed by the number of rounds.

  Further, in the timing chart of FIG. 3, at the timings of (circle 4) and (circle 5), the starting memories are “11” and “12”, respectively, so as shown in FIGS. 5 (d) and 5 (e), The 11 start memory display areas 4c in the start memory display area 4c are changed in color to notify that the start memory numbers are "11" and "12", respectively. As the information regarding the variable prize-winning device, numbers “4” and “5” are displayed to indicate the fourth round and the fifth round, respectively. In addition, the third variation display area 4bc is changed to a continuation condition establishment information display area 4f and a variation winning apparatus selection notification area 4g, and the continuation condition establishment information display area 4f is notified of the establishment of the continuation condition of the round game ( In (d) and (e) of FIG. 5, the letter “V” is displayed, respectively, and notification that the continuation condition is satisfied is provided), and the fluctuation winning device selection notification area 4 g has a change at that time. As information on the winning device, it is informed which variable winning device 5 or 6 will perform the next (next round) round game in relation to the starting memory number ((d), (e) in FIG. 5). The characters “1” and “2” are displayed, respectively, and the next round game is notified in advance that the first variable winning device 5 and the second variable winning device 6 are opened). .

  Because of this configuration, when the variable display game is in the reach state, it is generated by the variable display game in relation to the start memory number currently stored in the start memory means (RAM 21b). The variable display device 4a that functions as a notification means notifies which of the first and second variable winning devices 5 and 6 is converted into the second state advantageous to the player depending on the special gaming state to be performed.

  Next, the special game state process performed by the game control device 20 will be described based on FIG.

  FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a procedure of special game state processing as a subroutine of main control processing (not shown) performed as a series of game processing necessary for the game by the game control device.

  When the special game state process is started, it is first determined in step S1 whether or not a condition for starting a round game is satisfied. If it is determined that the condition is satisfied, the number of rounds is set to “+1” in step S2. The process proceeds to step S3, and if it is determined that it is not established, the process proceeds to step S6. Here, the condition for starting the first round is that the result of the variable display game is a special result and a jackpot is generated, and a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed since the jackpot is confirmed. In the case of this embodiment, the starting condition for the second and subsequent rounds is that the continuation condition is satisfied in the previous round and the interval of a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) is ended. In step S2, “+1” is added to “0” to become “1” in the first round.

  In step S3, it is determined whether or not the start memory (the number of start memories) has reached the upper limit (“12” in this embodiment). If not, the first variable winning device 5 of the first variable winning device 5 is determined in step S4. The release data for operating the movable member 1 solenoid (SOL) 5e to open the first movable member 5a is set, and the process proceeds to step S6. 2 Opening data for opening the movable member 2 solenoid (SOL) 6e to open the second movable member 6a is set, and the process proceeds to step S6. In this embodiment, either the first variable winning device 5 or the second variable winning device 6 is opened depending on whether or not the start memory number has reached a predetermined number, for example, an upper limit number (for example, “12”). It is determined whether or not to be performed, but it is not necessarily determined by whether or not the upper limit number has been reached, but whether or not a predetermined number other than the upper limit number (for example, “8”) has been reached (whether or not the predetermined number is exceeded). It may be determined.

  The game control device 20 in which the processing configuration (means) of the above steps S3 to S5 functions as the variable winning device control means of the invention according to claim 3 is the start storage means (RAM 21b) when a special gaming state occurs. This corresponds to a configuration in which the second variable winning device 6 is converted to the second state on condition that the number of stored starting memories has reached a predetermined number (or has reached a predetermined number or more).

  With such a configuration, the game control device 20 functioning as a variable winning device control means has a start memory number stored in the start memory means (RAM 21b) that exceeds a predetermined number when a special game state occurs. The second variable winning device 6 is converted to the second state on the condition that the upper limit storage number has been reached.

In addition, the game control device 20 in which the processing configuration (means) of the above steps S3, S4, and S5 functions as the variable winning device control means of the invention according to claim 4 is the start storage means (RAM 21b) at the start of the round game. In the round game to be performed when the start memory number stored in the game has not reached the predetermined number (upper limit start memory number), the first variable winning device 5 is converted to the second state. Corresponding to the configuration in which the second variable winning device 6 is converted to the second state in the round game to be performed when the start memory number stored in the start memory means at the start reaches the predetermined number. Yes.
Here, the continuation condition is established by winning a special winning opening (continuous winning opening) in the variable winning apparatus and detecting it by the special winning opening sensor 5h. In addition, the case where the predetermined number is reached includes the case where the predetermined number is exceeded.

  Since it is configured in this way, the variable winning device control means performs the round that is performed when the start memory number stored in the start memory means at the start of the round game has not reached the predetermined number (less than the predetermined number). In the game, the first variable winning device 5 is converted into a second state that is advantageous to the player. However, when the start memory number stored in the start memory means at the start of the round game reaches the predetermined number (or In the round game performed in the case of a predetermined number or more), the second variable winning device 6 is converted into a second state that is advantageous to the player.

  In step S6, it is determined whether or not the round end condition (the number of winning a prize winning count is 10 counts or the opening time is a predetermined time (for example, 15 seconds)) is satisfied, and if the round end condition is not satisfied. Returning to the main control process (not shown) as it is, and when the special game state process of the subroutine is reached again in the course of performing the main control process (not shown), the process after step S1 is performed. If established, in step S7, the closing data of the first and second movable member 1, 2 solenoids (SOL) 5e, 6e of the first and second variable winning devices 5, 6 are set and the process proceeds to step S8. To do. Here, both the first and second solenoids (SOL) 5e and 6e for the first and second movable members 1 and 6e, regardless of which of the first and second variable winning devices 5 and 6 is used for the round game. The closing data is set to prevent malfunction.

  In step S8, it is determined whether or not the round continuation condition is satisfied. If the round continuation condition is not satisfied, that is, if there is no winning in the special winning opening or the final round (for example, 15 rounds), In step S9, a special game state end information set for ending the special game state (ending the round game in the round) is returned to the main control process (not shown). If the round continuation condition is satisfied, Return to the main control process (not shown). Then, in the course of performing the main control process (not shown), when the special game state process of the subroutine is reached again, the processes after step S1 are performed.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the round game that is performed when the result of the variable display game becomes a special result (a stop display mode that generates a jackpot) and generates a special game state, the storage state of the start storage means Since either one of the first variable prize-winning device 5 and the second variable prize-winning device 6 is alternatively selected, the special game state (first round) (Including before the start of the eye and between rounds), that is, the result of the player playing the game before the occurrence of the special gaming state or during the special gaming state affects the execution state of the special gaming state; As a result, it is possible to greatly increase the fun of the game.

  Then, the game value given to the player in connection with the change of the second variable winning device 6 to the open state (one form of the second state), the first variable winning is in the open state (second state) The game value given to the player in relation to the conversion to one form), the player's profit state will change depending on which variable winning device is released, A player's expectation and interest can be greatly enhanced. Here, the game value to be given to the player in relation to the conversion of the second variable winning device 6 to the second state, the player in relation to the conversion of the first variable winning device 5 to the second state. Is larger than the game value given to the second variable winning device 6 in addition to the case where the second variable winning device 6 has more prize balls than the first variable winning device 5 at the time of winning. The size of the winning a prize opening may be larger than the dimension of the winning a prize opening when the second variable winning device 6 is opened. In addition, the second variable winning device 6 may be arranged at a position where it is easier to win than the first variable winning device 5, or the second variable winning device 6 may win a prize. It may be the case where an upper obstruction nail is provided so that it is easy to do. In addition, when the second variable winning device 6 is converted to the second state, it is easier to win a start winning opening or the like than when the first variable winning device 5 is converted to the second state. The first and second variable winning devices 6 may be arranged. Accordingly, the game value in this case includes a start winning prize. Further, as a gaming value, other gaming benefits related to gaming may be obtained.

  The value that is given to the player in connection with the second variable winning device 6 being converted to the open state (one form of the second state), the first variable prize is the open state (one form of the second state) In order to make it larger than the value given to the player in relation to the conversion to), in addition to the example described above, the opening time of the second variable winning device 6 is more than the opening time of the first variable winning device 5 1 round ends so that the number of winning game balls to the second variable winning device 6 is larger than the number of winning to the first variable winning device 5 per round. It is also possible to set (limit) the number of winning prizes.

  Further, the game control device 20 that functions as the variable winning device control means has a predetermined number of start memories stored in the RAM 21b that functions as the start storage means (for example, an upper limit storage number “ 12 ”), the second variable winning device 6 is converted to the open state, so that the winning at the start winning opening 9a has an influence other than that for the variable display game. In addition, since there is a sense of accomplishment that the start prize is obtained by the player, the interest and expectation of the game can be greatly enhanced. Further, it is possible to prevent the player from making a so-called stop-stop (stop-stop in the reach state) in order to increase the start-up prize, thereby reducing the profit of the game store.

  Here, the predetermined number may be an upper limit number of start-up memories, or may be a specific number less than the upper limit number (desired number is preferably half or more). Further, the upper limit of the start memory may be any number, and in a gaming machine in which the upper limit number is set relatively large (for example, 6, 10, 12, etc.), the predetermined number (upper limit number) is set. Since it often does not reach, in order to open the second variable prize-winning device 6, opportunities for games aimed at starting prizes increase, and it is possible to further enhance the interest. On the other hand, if the upper limit of the start memory is set relatively large, the start memory number does not reach the predetermined number in many cases, and the opportunity for the second variable winning device 6 to open is reduced. It is possible to increase the probability of occurrence of the state, or increase the occurrence (continuation) rate of the probability variation state, so that the game content increases the player's expectation.

  Further, when the variation display game is in the reach state, if the launch state of the launching device 31 continues, if a special result is further derived from the reach state and a transition is made to the special game state, In many cases, the number of starting memories reaches the upper limit, and the amount of start winnings during the reach state is wasted, so conventionally, many players have reached the reach state when the reach state occurs. The launch state is temporarily stopped until the result is derived, and the above stop is often performed. However, there is a problem that the operation of the gaming machine is reduced by this stop and the profit of the game store is reduced. there were. Therefore, as described above, when the special gaming state occurs, the game control device 20 functioning as the variable winning device control means has reached the predetermined number of start memories stored in the RAM 21b as the start storage means. (For example, when the upper limit storage number is “12” or a predetermined number (such as 6) or more), the second variable winning device 6 is put into a second state that is advantageous to the player. By converting, when the special gaming state occurs, the player with more starting memory has a greater profit, so the player with more starting memory has reached the reach state than before reaching the reach state. Therefore, not only when the variable display game reaches the reach state, but also the number of players who stop at other times than the reach state is reduced and the profit of the amusement store is prevented from decreasing. Kill. Furthermore, when the player increases the number of starting memories according to his / her way of playing and generates a special gaming state in which the second variable winning device 6 is released, the player's joy can be greatly enhanced. .

  In addition, the special game state is converted into an open state (one form of the second state) and then closed (one form of the first state) in both cases of the first and second variable winning devices 5 and 6. If the continuation condition is satisfied during each round, the next round is continuously performed by one of the selected first and second variable prize winning devices 5 and 6. In the game control device 20 that functions as a variable winning device control means, the number of start memories stored in the RAM 21b that functions as start storage means at the start of a round game is less than a predetermined number ( For example, in the round game to be performed when the upper limit start memory number is “12”), the first variable winning device 5 is converted to the open state, but stored in the start storage means at the start of the round game. Since the second variable winning device 6 is converted to the open state in the round game to be performed when the starting memory number reaches the predetermined number, the variable winning device to be released in round game units. The game content in the special game state becomes diversified, and the start prize in the special game state becomes important for the game, and the player's profit is almost constant regardless of how the game is played. Compared to a conventional gaming machine whose state is simply a digest game, the game content in the special gaming state can be highly interesting. In addition, compared to conventional gaming machines in which the profit obtained in a special gaming state is determined when a special gaming state occurs, a special game that has a higher value if the number of starting memories increases when the special gaming state occurs even if the number of starting memories is small. The possibility of changing to the state can be left, and the player's expectation can be maintained. Here, the predetermined number may be an upper limit of the predetermined number (starting memory number), or may be a specific number less than the upper limit number (preferably half or more of the starting memory number).

  Further, when the variable display game is in the reach state, the first game state is determined by the special game state generated by the variable display game in relation to the start memory number currently stored in the RAM 21b as the start storage means. Since it is provided with a notice area 4d of the variable display device 4a that functions as a notification means for notifying which of the second variable prize-winning devices 5 and 6 is converted to the open state, a special game is provided according to the start memory number. It is possible to accurately inform the player of the game content such that the variable winning device that is released in the state changes. Further, when the reach state occurs, it is possible to prompt the player to increase the number of start memories, and it is possible to increase the player's expectation and prevent the profit of the game store from decreasing. Here, the notification by the notification means is not limited to the notification format of the embodiment as long as the player can recognize it, and any notification format (such as notification by voice) may be used.

  In the above embodiment, even if the starting memory number does not reach the upper limit when the special gaming state occurs, the second variable winning device 6 is opened in the next round game when the upper limit is reached after that. However, on the basis of the starting memory number at the time of occurrence of the special game state, the variable winning device that is released in all round games in the special game state may be selected. That is, for example, when the number of starting memories does not reach the upper limit when the special gaming state occurs, the first variable winning device 5 is selected and the first variable winning device 5 is released in all 15 round games. Will be. In this way, the starting memory number at the time of occurrence of the special gaming state becomes very important in the game, and the player can be noticed. In addition, the occurrence probability of the special gaming state can be set to be relatively high as the opportunity for opening the first variable winning device 5 increases, and the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  In the above embodiment, it is determined which of the variable winning devices is to be selected at the start timing of each round game. It may be determined at which timing the variable winning device is to be selected, or the start memory number may be determined when the special result is determined (derived). In this way, it is possible to prevent the disadvantage of the game store from increasing, and it is disadvantageous for the game store to stop during the reach state and restart the launch when the special result is derived. It is possible to prevent a profitable game from being played.

  Further, the number of prize balls for the first variable prize winning device 5 is increased (for example, 15), and the number of prize balls for the second variable prize winning device 6 is decreased (for example, 11), so that the special game When the number of starting memories when the state occurs is less than a predetermined number (for example, less than the upper limit number), the second variable winning device 6 is opened, and when the predetermined number is reached, the first variable winning device 5 is opened. You may make it do. In this way, even when the number of starting memories is less than a predetermined number and a special gaming state occurs, it is easier to win a starting prize during the special gaming state than in the case of the above embodiment, and suppresses dissatisfaction of the player. be able to.

  Further, the arrangement of each of the variable winning devices (first and second variable winning devices 5, 6) may be other than the above-described embodiment. For example, the first variable winning device 5 is connected to the start winning opening 9a. As long as it is positioned on the flow path of the game ball of the game, not on the start winning opening 9a but on the start winning path formed on the side of the variable display device 4a (the left side in the left-right direction of the game board 1). You may make it provide in. That is, the first variable winning device 5 may be provided at a position that affects the flow-down state of the game ball flowing down toward the start winning opening 9a.

  Since it is necessary to provide a plurality of obstacle nails for adjusting the starting prize rate immediately above the starting prize opening, the starting prize opening and the first variable prize winning device 5 take a certain distance to provide a space for disposing the obstacle nails. It is desirable to provide it.

The flow path of the game ball to the start winning opening is formed by obstacle nails, other accessory devices, and the like.
Further, for example, the game control device 20 may be provided with a starting memory number upper limit changing means for changing the upper limit of the starting memory number. For example, if the upper limit of the starting memory number is changed in response to the occurrence of the special gaming state, the difficulty level of opening the second variable prize winning device 6 by changing the predetermined number (for example, the upper limit number). Will change and can enhance interest.

  In addition, a variation display device capable of performing a variation display in which the display state changes is provided, and based on the establishment of the start condition, the variation display device starts a variation display game with a plurality of symbols, and the result of the variation display game is a special result. In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state, it can be converted into a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is advantageous to the player, and is related to the conversion to the second state. Game value to be given to the player (ease of winning the winning prize of the variable prize winning device, the number of winning balls per winning, the ease of winning the starting prize opening, etc. A plurality of variable winning devices set so as to be different from each other, and a variable winning device control means for releasing any one of the plurality of variable winning devices when the special gaming state occurs. The variable input The device control means, based on the establishment of a predetermined condition (for example, on the condition that the start memory number reaches a predetermined number), the variable winning device different from the variable winning device released previously during the special gaming state. It is good also as a game machine containing the change winning apparatus change means to change and open | release to an apparatus.

  In addition, there are provided three or more variable winning devices having different game values to be given to the player in connection with the conversion to the second state, and the larger the starting memory number, the larger the variable winning device having the gaming value is converted to the second state. You may make it do.

  In addition, the variable winning device control means has a low gaming value (for example, the number of winning balls obtained) (without selecting the first time) a variable winning device that is opened first (first round game) upon occurrence of a special gaming state. It is also possible to select a variable winning device that is released in relation to the starting memory number in a round game performed after a game other than the first.

  In this way, it is possible to enhance the interest in the special gaming state than the conventional gaming machine that has been opened in all round games during the special gaming state, the variable winning device determined in the special symbol combination mode. it can. Further, even when the variable prize apparatus having a low game value is first opened, it may be changed to a variable prize apparatus having a high game value, so that the player's expectation can be enhanced.

  Note that the predetermined condition is satisfied when the starting memory number is equal to or greater than the predetermined number, or when the random number extraction result is the result of extracting a specific random number value, the game ball to the previously released variable winning device is released. May be established when the winning mode becomes a specific winning mode (for example, an upper limit number of winnings).

Next, a modification of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 7 shows a change from a state screen display in which a jackpot has occurred to a screen display in a state in which a variable winning device determination game is being played in accordance with the random number extraction result, and FIG. 6 shows a flowchart of a variable winning device determination process as a subroutine of a main control process (not shown) that is performed in the game when a big hit occurs by the game control device 20 functioning as It is assumed that the process related to the determination of the variable winning device in FIG. 6 is not performed.

  In this modification, the start memory range is divided into a plurality of ranges according to the start memory number (for example, the range is 1 when the start memory number is 0 to 5, the range 2 when the start memory number is 6 to 9, and the start memory number is The cases of 10 to 12 are divided into ranges 3), and when a big hit occurs, control is performed so that the probability that a round game is played in the second variable winning device 6 is increased according to the range.

  The variable winning device determination process as a subroutine of the main control process (not shown) performed in the game by the game control device 20 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 8. First, in step R1, it is determined whether or not a big win has occurred. If it has not occurred, the process returns to step R1 as it is. If it has occurred, the random number generated by the CPU 21a of the game control device 20 is extracted in step R2. Next, in step R3, a determination value is selected from the ROM 21c of the game control device 20 so as to change the probability of selecting the second variable winning device 6 in accordance with the range of the start memory number. For example, when the starting memory number is in the range 1 of 0 to 5, a determination value is selected such that the probability that the second variable winning device 6 is selected is low (for example, a probability of 30%), and the starting memory is stored. When the number is in the range 2 of 6 to 9, a determination value is selected such that the probability that the second variable winning device 6 is selected is medium (for example, a probability of 50%), and the starting memory number is In the case of the range 3 of 10 to 12, a determination value is selected such that the probability that the second variable winning device 6 is selected is high (for example, a probability of 80%).

  Then, after that, in Step R4, the first variable winning device 5 is selected based on the determination result compared with the random number extracted in Step R2 and the determination value selected in Step R3, or the second variable winning device 6 is selected. The game control device 20 returns to the main control process (not shown) on the game.

  In this modified example, as described above, the start storage range is divided into a plurality of ranges according to the start storage number, and the probability that a round game is performed in the second variable winning device 6 according to the range when a big hit occurs Is controlled so as to increase, the player increases the start memory in the hope that the probability that a round game performed by the occurrence of the special gaming state will be performed by the second variable winning device 6 increases. As a result, it is possible to prevent the so-called “stopping” frequency from being reduced and the profit of the game store from being reduced.

  In other words, the game control device 20 that functions as a variable winning device control means selects a variable winning device that converts to an open state based on the result of random number extraction, but functions as a start storage means when a special gaming state occurs. Since the selection criteria for the variable winning device to be released is changed according to the number of starting memories stored in the RAM 21b, the selection of the variable winning device to be released can be set to some extent on the variable winning device control means, It is possible to prevent the profit balance between the player and the amusement store from being biased to either side.

  In this modification, the number of starting memories is divided into three ranges. However, the number of starting memories is not limited thereto, and may be divided into any number as long as it is a plurality of ranges.

  In addition, when a jackpot occurs, a variable winning device that converts to the second state is determined for all round games in the jackpot (special game state), but a random number is extracted for each round game, You may make it determine the variable winning apparatus converted into a 2nd state.

  Further, it goes without saying that the selection probability of the second variable winning device 6 that changes in accordance with the range may be used by appropriately changing the design.

  Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings of FIGS. The pachinko gaming machine that is a gaming machine according to the second embodiment has the same hardware configuration and main control method as the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment. The difference between the second embodiment and the first embodiment is that, in the first embodiment, the start-up memory when the variable display game becomes a special result and becomes a special game state. When it is determined which of the first variable winning device 5 and the second variable winning device 6 is to be opened based on the number, the variable display game is in a reach state During the reach state, the number of times that the game ball has won the start winning device 9 is counted as a specific start memory number separately from the start memory number, and the first variable winning device 5 and the second variable based on the specific start memory number are counted. Which of the variable winning device 6 is to be opened is determined.

  In the second embodiment, the first variable winning device 5 and the second variable winning device 6 are also selected based on the number of starting memories as in the first embodiment. When the variable display game results in a special game state with a special result, the condition that the starting memory number becomes a predetermined number (for example, 12) or more and the specific starting memory number become a predetermined number (for example, 4) or more. When at least one of the conditions is satisfied (including the case where both conditions are satisfied), the game value that the player obtains when the open state is greater than that of the first variable winning device 5 The second variable winning device 6 is selected. Further, in the second embodiment, as in the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not the start memory number is greater than or equal to a predetermined number for each round in the cycle game in the special game state, and the start is performed during the specific game state. When the stored number reaches a predetermined number, the variable winning device that is in the open state is not changed from the first variable winning device 5 to the second variable winning device 6, and the first variable winning device 5 One of the selected variable winning devices that has been released in the first round of the second variable winning device 6 is in an open state for each round until the special gaming state is completed.

As described above, the description of the same configuration as the first embodiment of the second embodiment is omitted, and the configuration different from the first embodiment is described below.
Based on FIG. 9, the start winning process for counting the start winning number in the reach state when the above-described variable display game is in the reach state as the specific start memory number will be described. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the start winning process as a subroutine of the main control process performed by the game control device 20.

  When the start winning process is started, it is first determined in step Q1 whether or not the start winning process has been won. That is, it is determined whether or not a game ball is won at the start winning port 9a of the start winning device 9 and a signal indicating the detection of the game ball is input to the game control device 20 from the special figure start sensor 9f. Next, in step Q2, it is determined whether or not the start memory number stored in the RAM 21b as the start memory means is an upper limit number (predetermined number: “12”, for example). To do. If the starting memory number is not the upper limit, the starting memory number is increased by one. That is, the count value of the counter set in the RAM 21b as the start memory number is increased by one. Next, as step Q3, a random number for jackpot determination that is stored and updated in the RAM 21b at every predetermined timing is extracted and stored in the RAM 21b in association with the starting storage number. The random number value extracted and stored is compared with the determination value for jackpot, and when the random number value is the same as the determination value for jackpot, the variable display game is started based on the start memory corresponding to the random number value Is a big hit (special result).

  If it is determined in step Q2 that the start winning number is the upper limit, the process proceeds to step Q5 without performing steps Q3 and Q4. Therefore, when the starting memory number is the upper limit, the starting memory number does not increase any more and the random number for determining the big hit is not extracted. The processes from Steps Q1 to Q4 are processes that are also performed in the pachinko gaming machine of the first embodiment described above, and are processes that count up the starting memory number. Then, the processing from step Q5 obtains the specific start memory number that is the number of start winnings in the reach state, the specific start memory number becomes a predetermined number (for example, “4”), and the intermediate result becomes the reach state. When the result is a special result in the variable display game, a process for setting a condition satisfaction flag to be referred to when performing the special game state process for selecting the second variable winning device 6 instead of the first variable winning device 5 It becomes.

Next, in step Q5, it is determined whether or not it is in the reach state.
Here, the reach state means that a long-time fluctuation display game different from the normal is displayed when a midway stop mode is derived in which a possibility that a special result may be derived in the middle of ending (stopping) the fluctuation display game. In the process of sequentially stopping the identification information of a plurality of variable display areas (4ba, 4bb, 4bc), for example, some of the variable display areas are still unstopped and already stopped. When a midway stop mode in which there is a possibility that a special result may be derived in the variable display area of the other is displayed, a variable display mode that is different from the normal display mode, for example, a player is changing This is a state in which the variation display mode is performed for a long time (usually a short time such as 1 second from a high-speed variation to a stop, but a longer time than that) at a speed at which the identification information can be recognized.

In this example, the halfway stop mode in which the possibility that a special result remains is obtained. In this example, the same pattern is provided as identification information in a plurality of variable display areas (4ba, 4bb, 4bc). In other words, the same symbol is identified in a plurality of variable display areas that have already stopped (for example, the left first variable display area 4ba and the right third variable display area 4bc). This is the case when information is stopped and displayed.
In addition, the period in the reach state refers to the time when the midway stop mode in which reach is reached after the start of the variable display game is derived (that is, the identification information is reached in the third variable display area 4bc where the identification information stops second. Until the identification information is stopped and displayed in all the variable display areas (the variable display ends). For example, in the reach state, after the start of the variable display game, after the identification information is stopped and displayed in the first variable display area 4ba, the same identification information as the first variable display area 4ba is displayed in the third variable display area 4bc. Is the period from when the display is stopped to the time when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the second variable display area 4bb. The time point when the reach state ends does not have to be the moment when the identification information is stopped and displayed in the last second variable display area 4bb. For example, when the variable display game has a special result after the reach state In addition, it may be in the reach state until the special game state is started after the end of the variable display game (for example, until the display indicating the start of the special game state is performed), or the first variable winning device 5 or the second It may be immediately before the variable winning device 6 is opened.

If it is determined in step Q5 that the reach state is not being established, the start winning process is terminated. If it is determined in step Q5 that the reach state is in progress, it is determined in step Q7 whether or not the starting memory number is the upper limit. When the starting memory number is the upper limit, that is, when the starting memory number is a predetermined number or more, in this example, instead of the first variable winning device 5, the second variable winning device is used. 6 is set to be in the open state, the process proceeds to step Q12, and a condition satisfaction flag is set in step Q12.
If it is determined in step Q6 that the starting memory number is not the upper limit, it is determined in step Q7 whether the condition satisfaction flag is ON, that is, whether it is set, and the condition satisfaction flag is already ON. If it is, the start winning process is terminated.
As a result, if at least one of the start memory number and the specific start memory number has reached the predetermined number in the previous process and the condition satisfaction flag is set, the specific start memory number is not further increased. End the process.

  If the condition satisfaction flag is not ON, the specific start memory number has not yet reached the predetermined number in step Q8, so the specific start memory number as the count value of the counter set in the RAM 21b is set to 1. To increase. Next, in step Q9, it is determined whether or not the specific start memory number has reached a predetermined value (predetermined number). If the specific start memory number has not reached the predetermined value, the start winning process is terminated and the predetermined value is determined. If YES, the condition satisfaction flag is set in step Q10, and the process is terminated.

  Further, when it is determined in step Q1 that it is not the start winning prize, it is determined in step Q11 whether or not the reach state is in effect, and if it is in the reach state, the process is terminated, and if it is not in the reach state, In step Q12, it is determined whether or not the big hit state (in the special gaming state). Then, if it is determined that the big hit state is in progress, the start winning process is terminated. If it is determined that it is not in the big hit state, in step Q13, the specific start memory number is cleared to 0 and the condition satisfaction flag is cleared. That is, the processes of steps Q11 to Q13 are specified in the previously displayed variable display game and the latest variable display game in which the intermediate result has reached the reach mode (the variable display game that has finally reached the reach state). This is a process for clearing the counted special start memory number and the set condition satisfaction flag when the start memory number is counted or when the condition satisfaction flag is set. During the big hit state, the condition establishment flag is used in the special game state process of the second embodiment to be described later. Therefore, the condition establishment flag is not cleared when the reach state is changed to the special game state. The condition satisfaction flag is cleared after the special game state ends.

  The processing configuration (means) of steps Q5 to Q12 is such that the gaming machine as an invention according to claim 7 includes a start winning opening 9a to which the start condition can be given based on winning of a game ball, and the start storage means ( The RAM 21b) of the game control device 20 stores specific start storage means (game control device 20) that stores a winning of a game ball at the start winning port 9a during a period in which the variable display game is in a reach state. The RAM 21b) is included.

  With the above start winning process, the start memory number is counted, the specific start memory number is counted only in the reach state, and the start memory number is set to the upper limit (predetermined number) while the variable display game is in the reach state. The condition satisfaction flag is set when the specific start memory number reaches a predetermined number during the reach state. In this flow, in the stage before reaching the reach state, the remaining numerical value until the start memory number reaches a predetermined number (upper limit number, for example, 12) is the predetermined number (for example, the specific start memory number is set). 4) If it is smaller, the specific starting memory number does not become the predetermined number, and when the starting memory number reaches the predetermined number, when the specific gaming state (big hit) is reached, the first variable winning device 5 Instead, the condition that the second variable winning device 6 is in an open state is satisfied (the condition satisfaction flag is ON). As described below, the predetermined number of the specific start memory number can be changed, and when reaching the reach state, the remaining numerical value up to the predetermined number of the start memory number is larger than the predetermined predetermined number of the specific start memory number. When it becomes smaller, the predetermined number of the specific start memory number may be changed to be the same as the remaining numerical value, and conversely, the specific start memory number during the reach state regardless of the start memory number. (Even if the start memory number becomes the upper limit number, the specific start memory number is counted), and even if the start memory number becomes the upper limit number, the specific start memory number does not become the predetermined number, The condition that the second variable prize-winning device 6 is in the open state when the special gaming state is entered may not be satisfied.

  Next, based on FIG. 10, it is determined whether to open the first variable winning device 5 or the second variable winning device 6 with reference to the condition setting flag described above during the special gaming state. The special game state process will be described. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a procedure of special game state processing as a subroutine of main control processing performed in the game control device 20. The special game state process of the second embodiment is substantially the same process as the special game state process of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 6, and only the process of step S3 in the flowchart shown in FIG. Since other steps perform the same processing as in the first embodiment, the description other than step S3a is simplified.

  When the special game state process of the second embodiment is started, as in the case of the first embodiment, it is determined in step S1 whether or not the conditions for starting the round of the round game are satisfied. If it is determined that the number of rounds is determined, the number of rounds is incremented by "+1" in step S2, and the process proceeds to step S3a. If it is determined that the number is not established, the process proceeds to step S6.

  In step S3a, it is determined whether or not the condition satisfaction flag is set. If not, the first movable member 1 solenoid (SOL) 5e of the first variable winning device 5 is determined in step S4. Is set to open data for opening the first movable member 5a, and the process proceeds to step S6. If the condition satisfaction flag is ON, the second movable winning device 6 is moved to the second movable prize winning unit in step S5. The release data for opening the second movable member 6a by operating the member 2 solenoid (SOL) 6e is set, and the process proceeds to step S6. Therefore, as described above, in the start winning process, the start memory number is a predetermined number (upper limit number) in the variable display game in which the result before the special game state becomes the special result through the reach state, or When the number of special starting memories reaches a predetermined number while the variable display game is in the reach state (when the condition satisfaction flag is ON), the game is more than the case where the first variable winning device 5 is in the open state. The second variable winning device 6 is in an open state so that a large game value can be given to the player.

  The game control device 20 in which the processing configuration (means) of the steps S3a to S5 functions as the variable winning device control means of the invention according to claim 7 is configured so that when the special game state occurs after the reach state, the identification The second variable winning device 6 is set to the second state (open state) on condition that the specific start memory number stored in the start memory means (RAM 21b of the game control device 20) is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. It corresponds to the configuration to convert.

  With such a configuration, the game control device 20 functioning as the variable winning device control means has the number of start memories stored in the start storage means (RAM 21b) equal to or greater than a predetermined number when a special game state occurs. At least one of (having reached the upper limit storage number) and that the specific start storage number stored in the specific start storage means (RAM 21b) has reached a predetermined number or more (has reached the upper limit storage number) On condition that it is established, the second variable winning device 6 is converted to the second state.

  In step S6, it is determined whether or not the round end condition is satisfied. If the round end condition is not satisfied, the process returns to the main control process as it is, and the process of performing the main control process again leads to the special game state process of the subroutine. When the round end condition is satisfied, the solenoids for the first and second movable members 1 and 2 of the first and second variable winning devices 5 and 6 are processed in step S7. (SOL) The closing data of 5e and 6e are set, and the process proceeds to step S8.

  In step S8, it is determined whether or not the round continuation condition is satisfied. If the round continuation condition is not satisfied, a special game state end information set for ending the special game state is set in step S9, and then the main control is performed. The process returns to the main control process if the round continuation condition is satisfied. Then, in the course of performing the main control process, when the special game state process of the subroutine is reached again, the processes after step S1 are performed. In the flowchart of FIG. 10, as in the flowchart of FIG. 6, which one of the first variable winning device 5 and the second variable winning device 6 is to be opened for each round of the special game state. Although the process for determining is performed, this process may be performed only once at the start of the special gaming state.

  Next, referring to the timing chart of FIG. 11 and the image display of the display area 4aa of the variable display device 4a shown in FIGS. 12 and 13, after the start of the variable display game, the jackpot (special game) is achieved through the reach state. A description will be given of the start-up memory during the period until the middle of the round game that occurs and the subsequent round game, and information display regarding the round game and the variable prize device performed by the variable prize device.

  As shown in the timing chart of FIG. 11, in the pachinko gaming machine that is the gaming machine of the present invention, a variable display game is started. In addition, in the pachinko machine, every time there is a start winning (a winning of a game ball to the starting winning port 9a), 1 is added to the start memory number, and every time the variable display game is started, the start memory number is decremented by 1. Is done. Here, at the timing of (circle 1) in the timing chart of FIG. 11, the start memory number after the start of the variable display game is four, which is 5, for example, as shown in FIG. As described above, the color of the five start memory display sections 4ca to 4ce in the upper start memory display area 4c in the display area 4aa of the variable display device 4a is changed to notify that the start memory number is still “5”. I do. The change in the colors of the start memory display units 4ca to 4cl changes based on the increase or decrease of the start memory number, and the start memory display units 4ca to 4cl have the same number of colors as the start memory numbers. Is informed.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 11, when the reach state is reached in the variation display game, as shown in FIG. 12B, in the display region 4aa, the first variation display region 4ba and the second variation display region 4bc. In addition, the identification information of the same symbol is stopped and displayed, and a display for notifying the reach state is performed. Further, a specific start storage display area 4h is provided below the start storage display area 4c of the display area 4aa. In the specific start memory display area 4h, for example, four specific start memory display portions 4ha to 4hd that are a predetermined number of specific start memory numbers are displayed. Then, when there is a start winning at the timing of (circle 2) in the timing chart of FIG. 11, the display of the start memory display units 4ca to 4cl is changed and the start memory display is performed as in the first embodiment. In substantially the same manner as the units 4ca to 4cl, the display control information is incremented by 1 at each start winning in the game control device 20 during the reach state, and from the game control device 20 every time the specific start storage number is counted up. The specific start memory information is transmitted to the effect control device 40.

  And the production | presentation control apparatus 40 updates the display of the specific start memory | storage display parts 4ha-4hd of the specific start memory | storage display area 4h by reception of this information. Thereby, the color of the specific start memory | storage display parts 4ha-4hd of the same number as the specific start memory | storage number is changed similarly to the start memory | storage display parts 4ca-4cl. Here, for example, if there are two start winnings in the reach state after the midway result of the variable display game has reached the reach mode, the specific start memory in the specific start memory display area 4h as shown in FIG. The colors of the two specific start memory display units 4ha and 4hb among the display units 4ha to 4hd are changed, and it is notified that the specific start memory number is two. At this time, the starting memory number is also counted up and notified in the starting memory display area 4c.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12B, during the reach state, the same information display area 4e as in the first embodiment is advantageous in the case where “chance time! The information (information for instructing the gaming method) that is more advantageous to the player such as “is known as the game of the gaming machine of the present invention” is displayed. In the second embodiment, for example, the number of starting memories is a small value such as a half or less (for example, 6 or less) of a predetermined number (upper limit number: 12 for example), and the variable display game is in a reach state. Even if a big hit occurs as a special result, even if it is difficult to set the starting memory number to a predetermined number before that, the specific starting memory number that is the starting winning number in the reach state is predetermined. If the number (for example, 4) is reached, the second variable winning device 6 having a larger game value acquired by the player is operated as compared with the case where the first variable winning device 5 is operated. Accordingly, during the reach state, the player is more likely to have an opportunity to acquire a greater game value, and this is a chance time.

  Further, when the variable display game is in the reach state, as shown in FIG. 12 (B), the start memory number is as notified to the start memory display sections 4ca to 4cl of the start memory display area 4c by the color change. The specific start memory number does not reach the predetermined number (upper limit number) in the state of 7, and the specific start memory display portions 4ha to 4hd of the specific start memory display area 4h are notified by the color change. When the predetermined number has not been reached in the state of 2, the notice display in the notice notice area 4d similar to the first embodiment displays the character “Attacker 1” as white (for example, a color other than white may be used). ) Is displayed, a notice is displayed indicating that the first variable winning device 5 is opened when a special gaming state occurs. That is, in a state where at least one of the start memory number and the specific start memory number is not a predetermined number, it is notified that the first variation display device 5 is activated when the special game state is reached after the reach state. The

  Then, as shown in FIG. 11, at the timings of (circle 3) and (circle 4), the variation display game variation display is started and stopped through the reach state, and the result of the suspension becomes a special result. When (special game state) occurs, after that (after a predetermined time (for example, 5 seconds) has elapsed: this period is a big hit fanfare state), a round game is started as a special game state, and the continuation condition is set for each round. When it is satisfied, the round game proceeds in the first round, the second round,..., And when the continuation condition is further satisfied, the round game proceeds up to the upper limit number (15 rounds).

  When the special gaming state occurs as described above, if the start winning number does not reach the predetermined number and the specific starting memory number does not reach the predetermined number, Data for opening the movable member 1 solenoid 5e for operating the movable member 5a of the variable winning device 5 is set, and a cycle game for opening the first variable winning device 5 is started.

  If the variable display game has a special result, the identification information of the same symbol is stopped and displayed in the first to third variable display areas 4ba to 4bc as shown in FIG. Confirmation is displayed. At this time, if both the start memory number and the specific start memory number have not reached the predetermined number as described above, the advance notice display in the advance notice area 4d remains “Attacker 1”. It is informed that the first variable winning device 5 is activated, and the first variable winning device 5 is activated during a special game state such as “sorry attacker 1 opens” in the information display area 4e. Is informed.

On the other hand, when the variable display game is in the reach state, and there is a start prize for the number of times that is the predetermined number of the specific start memory number during the reach state, and the specific start memory number is the predetermined number, the notice display in the notice notification area 4d is “ When a special game state is generated with the variation display game after the reach state being a special result and a special game state is generated, it is informed that the cycle game in which the second variable prize winning device 6 is in an open state is performed. When the result of the variable display game thereafter becomes a special result, as shown in FIG. 13D, all the identification information is stopped and displayed in the same pattern in the display area 4aa and the jackpot confirmation display is performed. As described above, the attacker 2 is displayed in advance in the advance notice area 4d, and “Yattatta Attacker 2 opens” is displayed in the information display area 4e. In the special gaming state, the second variable winning device 6 is displayed. Will be informed.
Further, as shown in FIG. 11, in the timing of (circle 5) in the timing chart, that is, in the special game state (in the special game state when the specific start memory number becomes a predetermined number), FIG. ), For example, the first variation display area 4ba is changed to a special game state occurrence symbol notification area, and the identification information (symbol) is generated to which special game mode is generated (in this embodiment, By displaying the symbol “7”, it is notified that a special gaming state has occurred in the symbol “7, 7, 7” of the symbol “7”), and the second variable display area 4bb is round. It changes to the round number display area which alert | reports the frequency | count (number of rounds) which the game continued, and shows how many round games are performed by the number of rounds.
In addition, the third variation display area 4bc changes to a continuation condition establishment information display area 4f and a variation winning apparatus selection notification area 4g, and the continuation condition establishment information display area 4f notifies the establishment of the continuation condition for the round game. In the variable game device selection notification area 4g, a cycle game in which the second variable game device 6 is released based on the fact that the specific start memory count reaches a predetermined number and the condition satisfaction flag is turned ON. A display for notifying that is being performed is performed.

  From the above, when the variable display game is in the reach state, the special game generated by the variable display game in relation to the specific start memory number currently stored in the specific start storage means (RAM 21b). The variable display device 4a that functions as a notification means notifies which of the first and second variable prize-winning devices 5 and 6 is converted into the second state advantageous to the player depending on the state. In this case, for example, when the specific start memory number counted in the game control device 20 when the variable display game is in the reach state reaches a predetermined number, the game control device 2 specifies the specific control memory 40. The notification display information indicating that the start memory number has reached the predetermined number is transmitted, and the effect control device 40 is based on the notification display information until the notification display information is received when the special gaming state is reached. When the display control for notifying that the first variable winning device 5 is operated is performed on the variable display device 4a and the notification control information is received, the second variable winning is obtained when the special gaming state is entered. Display control for notifying that the device 6 is activated is performed on the variable display device 4a.

  In the effect control device 40, for example, the start winning information transmitted from the game control device 20 for each start win is counted during the reach state, and the count value of the start win information received during the reach state is the specific start. When the predetermined number of stored numbers has not been reached, the display control device 40 performs display control for notifying that the first variable winning device 5 is activated when the special gaming state is reached to the variable display device 4a. When the count value of the start winning information received during the reach state reaches a predetermined number of the specific start stored number, the second variable winning device 6 is activated when the special gaming state is entered. Display control for informing may be performed on the variable display device 4a.

  In the above-described second embodiment, when the midway result of the variable display game has reached the reach mode, the remaining numerical values up to the predetermined number of starting memory numbers are already smaller than the predetermined number of specific starting memory numbers. Then, when the specified starting memory number does not reach the predetermined number and the starting memory number reaches the predetermined number (condition number), the condition satisfaction flag is turned on. However, as shown in FIG. When the halfway result becomes the reach mode (timing (circle 6) in FIG. 11), when the remaining numerical value up to the predetermined number (upper limit number) of the starting memory number is smaller than the predetermined number of the specific starting memory number The predetermined number of the specific start memory numbers may be changed to the remaining numerical value. In the case shown in FIG. 14, the remaining numerical value up to a predetermined number of starting memory numbers is set to 2 before reaching the reach state, so the predetermined number of specific starting memory numbers is changed to 2. In the specific start memory display area 4h of the variable display device 4a, only two specific start memory display sections 4ha and 4hb are displayed corresponding to the predetermined number of changed specific start memory numbers.

  In this case, when the start memory number becomes a predetermined number (upper limit number), the specific start memory number also becomes a predetermined number. Therefore, when the condition satisfaction flag is turned ON, the specific start memory number The stored number is always a predetermined number. Therefore, if the condition that the specific start memory count becomes a predetermined number is not satisfied, the condition satisfaction flag is not turned ON, and the specific start is performed during the reach state when a special result is established after the reach state and a special result is established. If the stored number is not the predetermined number, the first variable winning device 5 performs an operation of opening, and if the specific starting stored number is the predetermined number during the reach state, the second variable winning device 6 performs an operation of opening.

  In the second embodiment as described above, there is provided a start winning opening that can give the start condition based on winning of a game ball, and the start storage means is in a period in which the variable display game is in a reach state. Specific starting storage means for storing the winning of the game ball to the starting winning opening in the as a specific start storage, the variable winning device control means, when the special gaming state occurs after the reach state, The second variable winning device 6 is converted to the second state on condition that the specific start memory number stored in the start memory means is equal to or greater than a predetermined number.

Therefore, the winning at the starting winning opening (specific starting memory number) will affect other than the one for performing the variable display game, and there is a sense of achievement that the starting winning is obtained by the player, The interest and expectation for the game can be greatly enhanced. Further, if so-called stop-off is performed during the reach state, a privilege (operation of the second variable winning device 6 that gives the player a greater game value than the first variable winning device 5 when activated) cannot be obtained. The player continues the game in order to increase the start prize even in the reach state, and can prevent a decrease in the operating rate of the gaming machine due to the stoppage in the reach state.
Furthermore, if a plurality of types with different times are set in the reach state, the difficulty level for reaching the predetermined number of specific start memories changes according to the type of reach state that has occurred, The interest and expectation during reach can be greatly enhanced.

  The first variable winning device 5 having a small value and the second variable winning device 6 having a large value are provided, the number of start memories when a big hit is generated is determined, and the number of start memories when the big win is generated is a predetermined number ( For example, the first variable winning device 5 is opened when the upper limit number is not reached, and the second variable winning device 6 is opened when the predetermined number is reached. Also in the embodiment, in order to open the second variable winning device 6 that is advantageous in the case of a big hit, the number of starting memories must be large, so that stoppage is prevented during the normal state, particularly during the reach state. There is an effect that can be done.

  Furthermore, in the second embodiment, the number of start winnings generated during the reach state is monitored, and when the number of starting winnings reaches a predetermined number, the second variable winning device 6 is opened. Therefore, it is possible to reliably prevent the stoppage in the reach state. In other words, in the first embodiment, the starting memory count is monitored when a big hit occurs, whereas in the second embodiment, the monitoring period is limited to the reach state. Thus, there is an effect that it is possible to prevent stoppage during the reach state. For example, in the first embodiment, the number of start winnings required during the reach state for establishing the condition for opening the second variable winning device 6 is 0 to a predetermined number (upper limit number) of start memory numbers. Until there is a possibility of reaching each reach state, in extreme cases, if the number of start winnings necessary for satisfying the condition becomes 0, there is no need to fire a game ball, and the player can stop On the contrary, if the number of start winnings necessary for satisfying the condition becomes the upper limit of the start memory number, there is a possibility that the player's willingness will be lowered and stopped, but as described above, In this embodiment, at least the start winning number in the reach state necessary for establishing the condition can be set to a predetermined number or less with respect to the specific start memory number. Also, in the second embodiment, if only the specific start memory number is used instead of the start memory number for establishing the condition, the start winning number necessary for satisfying the condition becomes 0 during the reach state. Can be prevented. Therefore, according to the configuration based on the invention described in claim 7 of the second embodiment, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the start winning number necessary for satisfying the condition during the reach state during the reach state. However, it is possible to set within an appropriate range.

  That is, conventionally, when a reach state occurs, the player tends to stop, and recent gaming machines tend to have a longer period of reach to increase interest. Accordingly, if the player is stopped during the reach state, the game store sales are greatly affected. However, according to the present invention, the stop stop by the player during the reach state can be prevented. According to the gaming machine of the embodiment, it is possible to more reliably prevent the stop by the player in the reach state.

Further, in the gaming machine of the second embodiment, when the variable display game is in the reach state, the gaming machine is related to the specific start memory number currently stored in the specific start storage means (RAM 21b). Informing means for notifying which of the first and second variable winning devices 5 and 6 is converted to the second state according to the special game state generated by the variable display game (notice notification of the variable display device 4a) Region 4d).
Therefore, it is possible to accurately inform the player of the game content such that the variable winning device that is released in the special game state changes according to the specific starting memory number. Further, when the reach state occurs, it is possible to prompt the player to increase the specific start memory number, and it is possible to increase the player's expectation and prevent the profit of the game store from decreasing. Here, the notification by the notification means is not limited to the notification format of the embodiment as long as the player can recognize it, and any notification format (such as notification by voice) may be used.

  Further, in the second embodiment, the predetermined number of the specific start memory numbers as a condition for opening the second variable winning device 6 is four, but other numbers (3, 5, 6, etc.) are also available. Good. In the second embodiment, the specific starting memory number is counted until the predetermined number is reached, and the transition count is not performed. However, even if the specific starting memory number exceeds the predetermined number, the second variable winning device 6 The condition for releasing is established.

Further, in the second embodiment, when the reach state occurs or during the reach state, the start memory number (total) is the upper limit value, and the specific start memory space is a predetermined number (four). If it becomes less than. There is no possibility that the specific start memory number becomes the predetermined number during the reach state. In the present embodiment, as a countermeasure for this case, when the number of specific start memories when the reach state occurs is less than a predetermined number, the upper limit of the start memory number is opened to the second variable winning device 6. It is a condition to do. By doing so, it is possible to prevent stopping from being performed in a normal state (a state other than the reach state) (because there is a possibility that the stop operation is performed from the normal state in order to secure four spaces). In other words, the “predetermined number” described in claim 7 changes according to the number of starting memories.
The start winning prize in the reach state is monitored regardless of the start memory number, the specific start memory is counted, and when the specific start memory number exceeds a predetermined number, the second variable prize device 6 is You may make it open. That is, even after the start memory number reaches the upper limit, the start winning (the winning to the start winning port where the start condition is not satisfied due to overflow) is monitored and the specific start memory number is counted. In this case, the specific start memory number includes a value that is unrelated to the start of the variable display game.

In the second embodiment, the second variable prize winning device 6 is unconditionally opened when the specific start memory number becomes equal to or greater than the predetermined number. However, the specific start memory number is the predetermined number. When it becomes above, you may make it raise the probability of releasing the 2nd variable prize apparatus 6 rather than usual (less than predetermined number). For example, if the specific start memory number is not a predetermined number (or if the condition satisfaction flag is not turned ON), the second variable winning device 6 is opened with a probability of 20%, for example, when the special gaming state is entered. The first variable winning device 5 is opened with a probability of 80%. Further, when the specific start memory number becomes a predetermined number (or when the condition satisfaction flag is turned ON), for example, the second variable winning device 6 is opened with a probability of 80% and with a probability of 20%. The first variable winning device 5 is opened.
That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, “the variable winning device control means (game control device 20) converts the variable winning device that converts to the second state with a predetermined probability based on the extraction of the random number into the second variable winning device. 6 shall be selected,
When the specific start memory number stored in the specific start storage means becomes a predetermined number or more, the probability of selecting the second variable winning device 6 is made higher than usual. It is good also as a structure.

  In this way, since the stochastic element is included and the interest is improved, even if the specific starting memory number does not reach the predetermined number, the second variable winning device 6 may be released. Can increase the expectation of the person. In addition, even if the predetermined number is reached, the first variable winning device 5 may be opened, so that it is possible to prevent the player's profit from becoming too large and adjust the profit balance between the game store and the player. it can.

In the second embodiment, the specific start memory number for opening the second variable winning device 6 is fixed, but it may be changed.
That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, “the predetermined number that the variable winning device control means (game control device 20) causes the second variable winning device 6 to select the variable winning device to be converted to the second state, It may also be provided with condition changing means (game control device 20) that selects and determines any one of a plurality of predetermined values. "
For example, when a reach state occurs, a random number is extracted, and based on the extraction result, one of 2, 3, 4, and 5 is selected as the predetermined number. good.

  In this way, when the reach state occurs, the difficulty level of opening the second variable winning device 6 changes, and the interest and expectation are greatly improved. Also, by providing a predetermined number with a high degree of difficulty, it is possible to prevent the player's profit from becoming too large, and to adjust the profit balance between the game store and the player.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, “the game control device can generate a plurality of reach states having different execution times, and the game control device selects a plurality of reach states and generates them. Means (which can be paraphrased as variable display game execution time selection means) are provided.
With such a configuration, the degree of difficulty at which the specific start memory number becomes a predetermined number changes due to the change in the length of the reach state, so that the game becomes diverse and the interest is improved.

Further, in the gaming machine having the above reach state selection means, the “reach state selection means may execute the relative execution time with a higher probability when the result of the variable display game is a special result than when the result is not a special result. Control may be made so that a long reach state is selected. "
By controlling in this way, when a reach state with a relatively long execution time occurs, the possibility that a special result will be derived is increased, and the possibility that the specific start memory number is increased is also increased. Synergistically increase the expectation of the person.
Note that the condition changing means for changing the predetermined number with respect to the specific starting storage number may set the condition reflecting the reach state selected by the reach state selecting means. For example, when a relatively long reach state is selected, a relatively large predetermined number is set, while when a relatively short reach state is selected, a relatively small predetermined number is set. In this way, when the relatively long reach state is reached, by selecting a relatively large predetermined number, the specific start memory number immediately becomes the predetermined number during the long reach state, A player can be prevented from stopping. Also, the reverse of the above may be used. In this way, the degree of difficulty of reaching the predetermined number can be more diversified according to the predetermined number of types and the types of reach states, and the interest can be improved.

  In the present invention, a plurality of variable winning devices are provided to change the game value to be given to the player based on the number of starting wins, but the game value is based on the number of starting wins by other methods. It is also possible to change. For example, the following configuration can be cited as a method for changing the amount of game value that can be acquired by a player in a specific game state in accordance with the number of winning prizes.

  For example, one floating winning device for a gaming machine (here, except for the start winning device 9 that fluctuates when the usual variable display game wins a big win, , The number of variable winning devices to be released when the special gaming state is reached is one), and when the specific starting memory (or starting memory) exceeds a predetermined number, the game ball to the variable winning device The number of prize balls based on the winning of is changed from the normal number of prize balls (if less than the predetermined number) (13) to a specific number of prize balls (more than 15).

  When the specific start memory (or start memory) exceeds a predetermined number, the upper limit of the number of rounds in the big hit state is increased from the normal round upper limit number (12 rounds) to a specific round (more than that). Change to the upper limit (15 rounds).

  Further, when the specific start memory (or start memory) becomes a predetermined number or more, after the big hit state is ended, a probability fluctuation state is generated in which the probability that the fluctuation display game will have a special result is higher than usual.

That is, when the game value that can be acquired by the player in the special gaming state is changed based on the number of winning winnings, the gaming machine of the present invention is provided with a “variable display device whose display state can be changed. In a gaming machine capable of generating a special gaming state when a variation display game with a plurality of pieces of identification information is executed on the variation display device based on establishment of a start condition and the result of the variation display game is a special result,
If the start condition is satisfied when the variable display game cannot be started immediately, the start memory for executing the variable display game is accumulated after the start of the variable display game is disabled Starting storage means that can be stored in
Provided with a special game state value change means (game control device) capable of changing the game value to be given to the player when a special game state occurs,
The special game state value-adding value changing means is normal (less than the predetermined number) when the specific start memory number (start memory number) stored in the specific start memory means (start memory means) is a predetermined number or more. In the case of (1), a specific game value larger than the game value to be given is added. It is also possible to replace it with a gaming machine.

  In the second embodiment, when the number of specific start storage means exceeds a predetermined number, the second variable winning device 6 is converted to an open state in all rounds in the big hit state, and less than the predetermined number. If there is, the first variable winning device 5 is converted in all rounds, but other than that may be used. For example, the following configuration may be used.

  For example, in the gaming machine of the present invention, “the variable winning device control means selects either the first or second variable winning device 6 as the variable winning device for converting to the second state for each round game. At the same time, the number of rounds for converting the second variable winning device 6 to the second state is determined according to the specific start storage number stored in the specific start storage means, and the specific start storage number is large. The second variable winning device 6 is determined so that the number of rounds for converting to the second state is increased. "

For example, when the number of specific starting memories is 4, the second variable winning device 6 is opened in all (15R) rounds, and when the number of specific starting memories is 3, the second variable winning device is displayed in the first 10 rounds. 6 is released (in the subsequent rounds, the first variable winning device 5 is released until the last round), and when there are two specific starting memories, the second variable winning device 6 is released in the first five rounds. (In the subsequent rounds, the first variable winning device 5 is released until the last round). When there is one specific starting memory, the second variable winning device 6 is released in the first two rounds (the subsequent rounds) In the round, the first variable prize-winning device 5 is released until the last round), and when the number of specific starting memories is zero, the first variable prize-winning device 5 can be released in all rounds. It is. When such determination control is performed, the variable winning device control means provides a round number selection table corresponding to the specific starting storage number, and the second variable winning device 6 is determined based on the round number selection table. Control to determine the number of rounds to be released. The number-of-rounds selection table stores how many rounds the second variable winning device 6 is opened for each specific starting storage number.
In this way, the selection pattern of the variable prize-winning device can be more diverse and interesting, and even if the number of specific start memories is not four, a certain amount of games depending on the stored number of specific start memories The game value can be advantageously given to the player, and the dissatisfaction of the player can be eliminated.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, “the variable winning device control means converts the variable winning device that converts to the second state for each round game based on the random number extraction result of the first or second variable winning device 5 or 6. The selection probability of the second variable prize-winning device 6 in each round is determined according to the specific starting storage number stored in the specific starting storage means, as well as to be selected stochastically. The selection probability is determined so that the probability that the second variable winning device 6 is selected becomes relatively higher as the specific start memory number is larger.

  For example, when the number of specified start memory is 4, the selection probability of the second variable winning device 6 in each round is 80% (the selection probability of the first variable winning device 5 is 20%), and the specific start memory number is 3. In the case of the number of pieces, the selection probability of the second variable winning device 6 in each round is 60% (the selection probability of the first variable winning device 5 is 40%). When the selection probability of the second variable winning device 6 is 40% (the selection probability of the first variable winning device 5 is 60%) and the specific starting memory number is one, the selection of the second variable winning device 6 in each round If the probability is 20% (the selection probability of the first variable winning device 5 is 80%) and the specific starting memory number is 0, the selection probability of the second variable winning device 6 in each round is 10% (the first The selection probability of the variable winning device 5 may be 90%). In addition, when performing such selection control, if the determination game of the variable winning device for conversion to the second state is performed in the variable display device during each round (during the interval state), the interest of the game is improved. In addition, the player can be surely notified of the selected variable winning device.

  In this way, the selection pattern of the variable prize-winning device can be more diverse and interesting, and even if the number of specific start memories is not four, a certain amount of games depending on the stored number of specific start memories The game value can be advantageously given to the player, and the dissatisfaction of the player can be eliminated.

In the second embodiment, the clearing process of the condition satisfaction flag that is set when the specific start memory number reaches a predetermined number is neither a reach state nor a big hit state when there is no start winning in the start winning process. However, this may be performed when there is a next start winning in the start winning process. That is, in the start winning process, the condition satisfaction flag may be cleared when there is a start winning, and neither the reach state nor the big hit state.
In this case, for example, when a variable display game that reaches the reach state is continuously generated, the next reach state is set in a state where the condition establishment flag is set in the variable display game that is the previous reach state. If there is no start winning until the variable display game is generated and reaches the reach state, the condition satisfaction flag is not cleared and the game is carried over to the next variable display game in the reach state.

  In addition, by clearing the condition satisfaction flag on condition that a start winning that is not in the next big hit state occurs, after the big hit state where the condition satisfied flag is set, before the next start winning occurs (that is, start Even if the next big hit state occurs within the memory), the condition satisfaction flag can be set unconditionally, a privilege for the continuous big hit state can be given, and the player's expectation can be enhanced. Further, the process for clearing the condition satisfaction flag is not necessarily performed in the start winning process, and this process may be performed in another place. For example, by clearing the condition establishment flag at the end of the big hit and at the end of the fluctuation display game of losing, the process of frequently clearing the condition establishment flag in the start winning process may be performed as in the second embodiment. In addition, the condition satisfaction flag can be prevented from being held more than necessary.

In the second embodiment, only the specific start memorized number stored during one reach state is valid for selection of the variable winning device, but the specific start memorized number memorized during multiple reach states The total value may be valid for selection of the variable winning device.
For example, the selection control of the variable winning device in the big hit state is performed based on the total value of the specific start memory number stored during the reach state a predetermined number of times (for example, twice, three times, etc.) before the big hit state occurs. Or the selection control of the variable winning device for the current big hit state is performed with the total value of the specific starting memory numbers stored in all of the reach states that have occurred from the previous big hit state to the occurrence of the current big hit state. . In this case, it is necessary to set the predetermined number large to some extent (for example, 10 or 20).

In the second embodiment, the period for storing the specific start memory is the period from when the reach state is started until the jackpot is confirmed (variation display of the variation display game ends). You may make it extend after jackpot decision. That is, after the jackpot is confirmed, a jackpot fanfare state occurs until the variable winning device is released, but a part of this jackpot fanfare state (a state after the jackpot is confirmed and before the variable winning device is opened) (or All) may be a period for storing the specific start memory.
In this way, the possibility that the specific start memory number increases is increased, the player's expectation can be enhanced, and the stoppage until the variable winning device after the jackpot determination is released can be prevented.

  Note that the gaming machines include pachinko gaming machines, arrange ball gaming machines, sparrow ball gaming machines, and the like. The variable display device may be a single device such as a liquid crystal display device or a CRT (cathode ray tube) display device, a display device in which these devices and a large number of light emitting elements are arranged, or a mechanical type using a rotating drum. The display device or the like may be combined, and any device that can play a variable display game may be used. The start condition is established by the fact that the game ball is detected by a special figure start sensor, etc., and the special figure start sensor is not necessarily installed in the special figure start prize opening, but installed in the special figure start gate. May be. The identification information may be any display information that can be identified by the player, such as identification symbols (for example, symbols of 0, 1, 2, 3,..., 9, A, B, C, etc.). Good. The variation display game is, for example, an identification information sequence composed of a plurality of symbol sequences that varies so that each identification information moves from top to bottom in each of a plurality of variation display areas formed on the variation display device. When the predetermined time has elapsed since the start of the variable display game, the change display in each variable display area is stopped in a predetermined order and the predetermined identification information is stopped and displayed. Can be derived. The special result is a stop result mode (for example, “1,1,1”, “2,2,2”, “3,3,3”, “4,4,4”) that is determined in advance as a special game state. ”And the like). The special gaming state refers to a gaming state in which it is easy to acquire a lot of gaming values (prize balls etc.) as compared to normal gaming. The state where the variable display game cannot be started is a state where the variable display game cannot be started (started) immediately, such as when the variable display game is being played or when a special game state is occurring. The first state, which is disadvantageous for the player, is meant to include not only a state where no game ball enters the variable winning device, but also a state where it is difficult to enter. The second state that is advantageous to the player means a state in which a game ball can easily enter the variable winning device by opening the movable member of the variable winning device. In the second state, the first variation winning device 5 and the second variation winning device 6 may have different conversion modes and conversion times. In relation to the storage state, it may be in accordance with the number of start memories or in accordance with the presence or absence of start memories. Further, this is a broad concept including whether or not the number of start memories has reached a predetermined number (not limited to the upper limit number of start memories) (including the case where it exceeds).

  Moreover, it should be thought that embodiment disclosed this time is an illustration and restrictive at no points. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

1 is a front view showing a gaming board of a pachinko gaming machine exemplified as a first embodiment of a gaming machine according to the present invention. The first variable winning device 5 and the second variable winning device related to the start memory number, which are performed by the game control device installed in the pachinko gaming machine exemplified as the first embodiment of the gaming machine according to the present invention It is a control block diagram regarding control of 6 grade. Operation control of the first and second variable winning devices 6 and the information display regarding the first and second variable winning devices 6 in the special gaming state according to the starting memory and the number of starting memories performed by the game control device It is a timing chart which shows timings, such as control. It is a block diagram which shows the various control signals and data etc. which are sent to a production | presentation control apparatus from a game control apparatus. It is a figure which shows the image displayed on the display area of a fluctuation | variation display apparatus. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special game state process performed by a game control apparatus. It is a figure of the fluctuation | variation display apparatus which shows the change to the image display state in the case of determining which fluctuation | variation prize-winning apparatus is used for a round game from the image display state when a jackpot generate | occur | produces in a fluctuation | variation display game. It is a flowchart of the variable winning apparatus determination process performed by the game control device functioning as a variable winning apparatus determining means when a big hit occurs. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the start winning process performed by the game control apparatus installed in the pachinko gaming machine illustrated as 2nd Embodiment of the gaming machine which concerns on this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the special game state process performed by the game control apparatus of 2nd Embodiment. Operation control of the first and second variable winning devices 6 in the special game state according to the start memory and the start memory number, which is performed by the game control device of the second embodiment, and the first and second It is a timing chart which shows timings, such as information display control regarding the variable winning apparatus 6. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the display of the various alerting | reporting performed during the reach state of a variable display game in the variable display apparatus of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the display of the various alerting | reporting performed during the reach state of a variable display game in the variable display apparatus of 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the display of the various alerting | reporting performed during the reach state of a variable display game in the variable display apparatus used as the modification of 2nd Embodiment.

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1 Game board 4a Fluctuation display device (notification means)
21b RAM (starting storage means, specific starting storage means)
5 First variable winning device 5
6 Second variable winning device 6
20 Game control device (variable winning device control means)

Claims (2)

A variable display device whose display state can be changed, and a variable display game based on a plurality of identification information is executed on the variable display device based on a winning game ball , and a special result is obtained when the result of the variable display game is a special result. In a gaming machine capable of generating a gaming state,
When a game ball is won at the start winning opening when the variation display game cannot be started immediately, the variation display game cannot be started. Starting storage means capable of cumulatively storing the storage;
A first variable winning device that is convertible between a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is advantageous to the player;
A second variable winning device that can be converted into a first state that is disadvantageous to the player and a second state that is advantageous to the player;
When the special gaming state occurs, either the first variable winning device or the second variable winning device is selectively selected in relation to the storage state of the starting storage means. A variable winning device control means for converting into a state;
With
The game value to be given to the player in relation to the conversion of the second variable winning device to the second state is given to the player in relation to the conversion of the first variable winning device to the second state. Set it to be greater than the game value,
The start storage means includes specific start storage means for storing a winning of a game ball at the start winning opening during a period in which the variable display game is in a reach state, as a specific start storage,
When the special game state occurs after the reach state, the variable winning device control means, on the condition that the specific start storage number stored in the specific start storage means is a predetermined number or more, A gaming machine , wherein a second variable winning device is converted to the second state . When the variable display game is in the reach state, the first and the first game states according to the special game state generated by the variable display game in relation to the specific start memory number currently stored in the specific start storage means. The gaming machine according to claim 1 , further comprising a notifying unit that notifies which of the second variable prize winning devices is converted to the second state.

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