JP4668303B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a special game is generated in which, when a predetermined condition is established triggered by detection of a game ball by a start detection means, the opening / closing member opens to open a winning means.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, pachinko gaming machines that are a type of gaming machine, which are classified as a second type, which are also referred to as “blade mono” and “hikoki type”, are known. In the following description, “pachinko gaming machine” refers to a pachinko gaming machine classified as the second type. This pachinko gaming machine includes a winning device having a pair of opening and closing blades (opening and closing blades) that perform opening and closing operations. When the game ball wins the start winning opening, an auxiliary game in which the opening and closing blades open and close is generated. In this auxiliary game, for example, the opening and closing blades are opened and closed once or twice, and when the opening and closing blades are opened, the game balls easily flow into the winning device. During the auxiliary game, when a game ball flows into the winning device and the game ball wins a special winning port (V winning port) in the winning device, a special game is created that provides an opportunity to acquire a large number of game balls. It has become so. In the special game, a cycle game in which one cycle is performed until the opening / closing blade is opened and closed a predetermined number of times (for example, 18 times) or until a predetermined number (for example, 10) of game balls flows into the winning device is performed. It has become. During the cycle game, when a game ball wins a predetermined continuation condition, that is, a special winning opening, the cycle game is continuously performed within a predetermined maximum number of continuations (for example, 15 times). Yes.

In the conventional pachinko gaming machine, a stopping device is provided in the winning device, and the game ball stopped by the stopping device is guided to the special winning opening so that the continuation condition is easily established. However, if the stopping device is operated for each cycle game and the game ball is stopped by the stopping device, the cycle game can be easily continued until the maximum number of continuations is reached, so there is no thrill in the game. Occurs. Therefore, the invention described in Patent Document 1 has been proposed as means for solving such a problem. In Patent Document 1, there are two types of cycle games that are performed in a continuation state in which a continuation condition is easily established (first continuation state) and cycle games that are performed in a continuation state in which the continuation condition is difficult to be established (second continuation state). Is provided. And by making these two types of cycle games appear appropriately, it is not known whether the cycle games will continue until the maximum number of times of continuation is reached. More specifically, in a predetermined number of times (for example, the eighth time) of the cycle game, the cycle game is performed without operating the stopping device, and if the continuation condition is satisfied during the cycle game, the next time (for example, the ninth time or later) In the cycle game, the stop device is operated again. When the stop device is activated and the cycle game is performed, the cycle game can be easily continued as compared to the case where the stop game is not activated and the cycle game is performed, and a large number of game balls can be obtained. Increases nature. If the continuation condition is not satisfied during the predetermined number of cycle games, the special game ends. According to this configuration, the player can enjoy the thrill by playing a game with a sense of tension whether or not the continuation condition is satisfied in the predetermined number of cycle games.
JP-A-11-123265 (Claims 1 and 2, paragraph numbers [0029] and [0030])

  By the way, in patent document 1, it is set as the structure which does not operate a stop apparatus in any one cycle game among the multiple times (number of times equivalent to the maximum continuation number) which comprise a special game. In other words, the stop device operates in the cycle game before the cycle game in which the stop device does not operate, and when the continuation condition is satisfied during the cycle game in which the stop device does not operate, the stop device operates in the subsequent cycle game. Yes. Therefore, if the continuation condition is satisfied during one cycle game in which the stopping device does not operate, the player can easily grasp that the stopping device will operate again in the next and subsequent cycle games, and the game is not interesting. It was. In particular, in a pachinko gaming machine classified as the second type, the number of times that the cycle game continues depends on whether or not the continuation condition is satisfied during the cycle game, and the game ball that can be acquired according to the skill of the player ( The game is interesting in that the number of prize balls changes. Therefore, there is a case where the continuation condition is accidentally satisfied only by performing the cycle game in which the stopping device does not operate once, and it is not possible to give a satisfaction that the cycle game is continued by the skill of the player. The game was not interesting.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems existing in the prior art, and the purpose of the present invention is as follows when the cycle game in the second continuation state is continuously performed a plurality of times. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest by giving a chance to play a cycle game in one continuous state.

  In order to solve the above-mentioned problem, the invention according to claim 1 includes a winning means having an opening / closing member that performs an opening / closing operation, and when a predetermined condition is established when a game ball is detected by the start detection means, A special game is generated in which the opening / closing member opens to open the winning means, and the special game consists of a predetermined number of cycle games, and a new cycle is established when a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied during the cycle game. In the gaming machine configured to end the special game when the game is continuously performed and the predetermined continuation condition is not satisfied, a range of a predetermined maximum number of continuous times is set in the special game. The cycle game is continuously performed, and a plurality of cycle game control patterns that define the continuation state of each cycle game for the number of times corresponding to the maximum number of continuations are stored. When the special memory game is generated, the pattern storage means determines one cycle game control pattern from the plurality of cycle game control patterns, and determines the cycle game specified in the determined cycle game control pattern. According to the continuation state, the cycle game is divided into a plurality of continuation states including a first continuation state in which the cycle game is easy to continue and a second continuation state in which the cycle game is less likely to continue than the first continuation state. Control means for controlling to be performed in any one of the continuous states, and after the completion of the cycle game reaching the plurality of times, provided that the plurality of cycle games are continuously performed in the second continuous state. An effect of performing a lottery effect for notifying which of the first continuation state and the second continuation state the cycle game to be played is performed The cycle game control pattern includes the continuation state of each cycle game, the lottery effect for the plurality of cycle games, and the cycle game as a result of the lottery effect. It is determined whether to notify that the continuation state of the game is promoted from the second continuation state to the first continuation state or to notify that the continuation state of the cycle game continues to be the second continuation state. In the cycle game control pattern, after a predetermined number of cycle games are performed in the first continuation state from the first cycle game, the continuation state is changed from the first continuation state to the second continuation state. In place of the state, a plurality of cycle games are performed in the second continuation state, and the continuation condition is satisfied in the cycle game reaching the plurality of times. A lottery effect for notifying that the continuation state is promoted from the second continuation state to the first continuation state, and at least the next cycle game is executed after the end of the cycle game reaching the plurality of times. A first cycle game control pattern performed in the continuous state, and after a predetermined number of cycle games from the first cycle game are performed in the first continuous state, the continuous state is changed from the first continuous state to the first continuous state. In addition to performing the plurality of cycle games in the second continuation state instead of the continuation state of 2, the continuation state continues to be the second continuation state because the continuation condition is satisfied in the cycle game reaching the plurality of times. A lottery effect is provided to notify that the cycle game has reached the maximum number of continuations after the end of the plurality of cycle games. A second cycle game control pattern performed in a continuation state, wherein the control means controls a continuation state of each cycle game in accordance with the cycle game control pattern, and the plurality of cycle games are performed in the second cycle game. When continuously played in a continuous state, in the next cycle game to be performed after the end of the cycle game after the continuation condition is satisfied in the cycle game reaching the plurality of times defined in the cycle game control pattern. Until the first release of the winning means, the effect means is controlled so as to notify the result of the lottery effect, and the continuation state from the next cycle game is controlled according to the cycle game control pattern. The gist is to do.

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first aspect, in the cycle game control pattern, the first number of cycle games that are a plurality of times are performed in the second continuation state, and the first After the end of the cycle game reaching the first number, after performing a lottery effect informing that the continuation state continues to be the second continuation state because the continuation condition is satisfied in the cycle game reaching the first number A second number of cycle games that are a plurality of times are performed in the second continuation state, and the continuation state is established from the second continuation state when the continuation state is established in the cycle game reaching the second number of times. After performing a lottery effect informing the promotion to the first continuation state, at least the next cycle game after the end of the cycle game reaching the second number of times It is summarized as that be done in the continuity state are included third cycle game control patterns are defined.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, the control means is configured to change the continuation state from the second continuation state to the first continuation state according to the cycle game control pattern. When a lottery effect for notifying the promotion to the continuation state is performed, all the cycle games from the end of the cycle game reaching the plurality of times until reaching the maximum continuation number are performed in the first continuation state. This is the gist.

  According to the present invention, when the cycle game in the second continuous state is continuously performed a plurality of times, it is possible to improve the interest by giving a chance to perform the cycle game in the first continuous state. it can.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko gaming machine (hereinafter, referred to as a “pachinko machine”) classified as a second type, which is a type of the present invention, will be described with reference to FIGS. The pachinko machine classified as the second type, when the game ball wins the start winning opening, an auxiliary game is generated in which the opening and closing blades (opening and closing blades) open to open the winning device. This is a pachinko machine where a special game is generated when a game ball that flows into the game enters the special prize opening, and is also known as a “Hanemono” or “Hikoki type”.

  In FIG. 1, the front side of the pachinko machine 10 is schematically shown, and a vertical rectangular middle frame 12 for setting various game components is opened and closed on the front side of the opening of the outer frame 11 that forms the outline of the machine body. And is detachably assembled. On the front side of the middle frame 12, a front frame 14 and a top ball tray 15 each having a glass frame for protecting the game board 13 disposed inside the machine in a see-through manner are assembled so as to be openable and closable in a horizontally open state. . On the front side of the front frame 14 and the game area 13 a of the game board 13, a decoration lamp 16 that is turned on (flashes) or turned off to perform a light emission effect based on the light emission decoration is disposed. Below the outer frame 11 (lower part of the pachinko machine 10), a speaker 17 is provided that outputs various sounds (sound effects) and performs sound effects based on the sound output. A lower ball tray 18 and a launching device 19 are attached to the lower part of the middle frame 12.

  In addition, a winning device 20 as a winning means is disposed substantially at the center of the game area 13a of the game board 13. Further, under the winning device 20, start winning ports 21, 22, and 23 are arranged. Behind each of the start winning ports 21 to 23, start winning port switches SW1, SW2, and SW3 (shown in FIG. 5) for detecting a winning game ball are provided. And each said start winning opening 21-23 can provide the starting condition of the said auxiliary game which opens the winning apparatus 20 in response to the detection of the winning game ball. In this embodiment, the start winning port 21 and the start winning port switch SW1, the start winning port 22 and the start winning port switch SW2, and the start winning port 23 and the start winning port switch SW3 constitute start detection means.

Next, the configuration of the winning device 20 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
The winning device 20 includes an attachment substrate 24 for attaching the winning device 20 to the game board 13. A housing 26 that forms a winning space 25 of the winning device 20 is attached to the mounting substrate 24. The housing 26 is provided with an upper ball receiving plate 27, a middle ball receiving plate 28 and a lower ball receiving plate 29. In addition, various actuators (solenoids SL1, SL2, SL3, motors MT1, MT2) serving as driving sources for various movable devices (movable members) disposed in the winning device 20 are mounted on the case 26. Yes.

  A pair of left and right open / close blades (open / close members) 30 and 31 are attached to the left and right sides of the upper ball receiving plate 27. Solenoids SL1 and SL2 (shown in FIGS. 3 and 5) are connected to the opening and closing blades 30 and 31, and the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are opened and closed by opening and closing the solenoids SL1 and SL2 (opening operation and closing operation). It is supposed to be. The opening operation of the open / close blades 30 and 31 is an operation that can take the open state (shown by a solid line in FIG. 2) from the closed state (shown by a two-dot chain line in FIG. 2). When the device 20 is released, the game ball B launched on the game board 13 can enter the winning device 20. On the other hand, the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 is an operation that can take the closed state from the open state, and the winning device 20 is closed by the closing operation of the opening and closing blades 30 and 31. Therefore, when the open / close blades 30 and 31 operate so as to be able to take a closed state → open state → closed state, one open / close operation is performed. The upper ball receiving plate 27 is provided with count switches (detecting means) SW4 and SW5 for detecting the game ball B flowing into the winning device 20. When the game balls B are detected by the count switches SW4 and SW5, a predetermined number (for example, 10) prize balls are paid out. Further, a display device 32 is provided above the upper ball receiving plate 27 as an effect means for performing a predetermined display effect.

  Further, the middle ball receiving plate 28 receives the game ball B that has been detected and passed by the count switches SW4 and SW5, and guides the game ball B toward the rear of the winning device 20. The game balls B guided by the intermediate ball receiving plate 28 are received on the left and right sides of the middle ball receiving plate 28, and the game balls B are further guided toward the rear of the winning device 20. Ball passages 33 and 34 are provided (FIG. 3). The housing 26 is provided with ball passages 35 and 36 for receiving the game ball B guided by the ball passages 33 and 34 and guiding the game ball B toward the center of the lower ball receiving plate 29. (FIGS. 3 and 4).

  A character body 39 having a pair of left and right wing members 37 and 38 is provided behind the middle ball receiving plate 28 and between the ball passages 33 and 34. Solenoid SL3 (FIGS. 3 and 5) is connected to wing members 37 and 38, and wing members 37 and 38 are opened and closed (opening and closing operations) by excitation and demagnetization of solenoid SL3. . The opening operation of the wing members 37 and 38 is an operation that can take the open state (FIG. 3A) from the closed state (FIG. 3B), and the wing members 37 and 38 are expanded by this operation. ing. When the wing members 37, 38 are spread, the wing member 37 is located on the rear side of the middle ball receiving plate 28 and on the right side of the ball passage 33, and the wing member 38 is located on the rear side of the middle ball receiving plate 28 and is A game ball B, which is located on the left side of the passage 34 and linearly rolls the middle ball receiving plate 28 rearward, is guided to the ball passages 33 and 34 side. In other words, the wing members 37 and 38 serve as walls, and the game ball B whose rolling direction has been changed by the wing members 37 and 38 is guided to the ball passages 33 and 34. On the other hand, the closing operation of the wing members 37 and 38 is an operation that can take the closed state from the open state, and the wing members 37 and 38 are closed by this operation. When the wing members 37 and 38 are closed, the rolling direction of the game ball B that linearly rolls the middle ball receiving plate 28 rearward does not change, and the game ball B is behind the middle ball receiving plate 28. It falls to the lower ball receiving plate 29. Hereinafter, a route for guiding the game ball B in the order of the middle ball receiving plate 28 → the ball passages 33 and 34 → the ball passages 35 and 36 will be referred to as a first route, and the game ball B is directly lower than the middle ball receiving plate 28. A path that falls to 29 is indicated as a second path. The character body 39 functions as a distribution member that distributes the game ball B guided by the intermediate ball receiving plate 28 to one of the first path and the second path by the movement of the wing members 37 and 38. To do.

  The lower ball receiving plate 29 receives the game ball B guided by the first route or the second route, and guides the game ball B toward the front of the winning device 20. In front of the lower ball receiving plate 29, a special winning opening (V winning opening) 40 and a normal winning opening 41 are provided on both sides of the special winning opening 40. The special winning opening 40 is provided in a swinging member 40a having a passage shape so that the winning game ball B can be guided to the rear of the winning device 20. In the back of the swing member 40a, a special winning opening switch SW6 for detecting a winning game ball is provided (FIG. 5). Further, the motor MT1 (FIG. 5) is connected to the swing member 40a. When the swing member 40a swings in the left-right direction by the rotation of the motor MT1, the special prize opening 40 is interlocked with the operation. Is also oscillated in the left-right direction. In the present embodiment, the special winning means 40 and the special winning opening switch SW6 constitute special detecting means.

  Further, the lower ball receiving plate 29 is provided with a concave groove 42 that can receive the game ball B guided by the ball passages 35 and 36 (FIG. 4). Further, the lower ball receiving plate 29 is provided with a guide member 43 that guides the game ball B received from the concave groove 42 toward the front of the winning device 20 (special winning port 40). The guide member 43 is disposed in a storage groove 44 formed in the lower ball receiving plate 29. A motor MT2 (FIG. 5) is coupled to the guide member 43, and the guide member 43 moves up and down (up and down) with the upstream side in the guide direction as a base point by the rotation of the motor MT2. ing. When the guide member 43 moves upward (FIG. 4A), the guide member 43 is disposed above the upper end portion of the storage groove 44 so as to be able to take a backward tilted state, and the game ball B rolls forward. It becomes difficult to move. On the other hand, when the guide member 43 moves downward (FIG. 4B), the guide member 43 is disposed on the bottom side of the storage groove 44 so as to be able to take a forward tilted state, and the game ball B rolls forward. It becomes easy to do.

  Further, a stopping member 45 for stopping the game ball B that has entered the recessed groove 42 in the recessed groove 42 is provided between the recessed groove 42 and the guide member 43 so as to be able to appear and retract. The retaining member 45 is formed in a protruding shape. A motor MT2 (shown in FIG. 5) is connected to the stationary member 45, and the stationary member 45 is caused to appear and retract (exit operation and immersion operation) by the rotation of the motor MT2. When the stopping member 45 moves out, the rolling of the game ball B that has entered the concave groove 42 is restricted, and is stopped in the concave groove 42. The concave groove 42 is formed so that one game ball B can be stopped. On the other hand, when the stop member 45 is retracted, the game ball B that has entered the groove 42 rolls toward the guide member 43 without being stopped in the groove 42. Therefore, when the guide member 43 moves downward (forward tilted state) and the guide member 43 and the special winning opening 40 (the swing member 40a) are arranged linearly (for example, the state of FIG. 4B). The game ball B guided by the guide member 43 is easy to win a special winning opening 40. Hereinafter, the position of the special winning opening 40 when the special winning opening 40 (swinging member 40a) is linearly arranged with respect to the guide member 43 is referred to as a “reference position”.

  In the pachinko machine 10 configured as described above, an auxiliary game that opens and closes the winning device 20 by opening and closing the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 a predetermined number of times when a game ball is won at the start winning ports 21 to 23 is triggered. It has come to be born. In the auxiliary game, the winning device 20 is opened, and the game ball B easily flows into the winning device 20 to give the player a chance to generate a special game (big hit). In the present embodiment, when the game ball B wins at the start winning ports 21 and 22, the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are opened and closed based on the first opening pattern (one opening and closing operation). When the game ball B wins the start winning opening 23, the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are opened / closed based on a second opening pattern (intermittently two opening / closing operations) that is more advantageous than the first opening pattern. It is supposed to let you.

  When the game ball B that has flowed into the winning device 20 during the auxiliary game wins and is detected at the special winning opening 40, a special game (hit) is generated. The special game consists of a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, 15 times (maximum number of continuous times)) of a cycle game (round game), and gives a player a chance to win a large number of prize balls. In the cycle game, based on the third opening pattern which is more advantageous than the first and second opening patterns, the opening / closing blades 30 and 31 are opened and closed a predetermined number of times, or a predetermined number of game balls B are The opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are repeatedly opened and closed until they flow into the winning device 20. In the present embodiment, 18 is set as the predetermined number of times, and 10 is set as the predetermined number. Hereinafter, the above-described two conditions for the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 to end the repeated opening and closing operation in the cycle game are referred to as “cycle conditions”. Further, a predetermined time after the cycle condition is established is set as an effective time, and one cycle is set until the effective time elapses. When a predetermined continuation condition (the game ball B wins the special winning opening 40) is established during the cycle game, the next cycle game is continuously performed. That is, in the special game, every time the continuation condition is satisfied during the cycle game, the cycle game is continued within the range of the predetermined maximum number of continuations and is repeatedly performed. If the continuation condition is not satisfied during the cycle game, the special game ends without starting the next cycle game. Further, when the continuation condition is satisfied during the cycle game, the cycle game is ended and the next cycle game is performed. Therefore, in the special game, the more the number of cycle games that are continuously performed, the more the player can get a chance to win a lot of prize balls.

  The cycle game is performed in one of the high continuation state (first continuation state), the medium continuation state (second continuation state), and the low continuation state. In this embodiment, the cycle game (14th) from the first (first) cycle game to the final (15th) cycle game is performed in either the high continuation state or the middle continuation state. It is like that. In the present embodiment, the final (15th) cycle game is performed in a low continuation state.

  In the cycle game in the high continuation state, various movable devices (the wing members 37 and 38 of the character body 39) provided in the winning device 20 are provided so that the cycle game can be easily continued (so that the continuation condition is easily satisfied). The special winning opening 40 (the swing member 40a), the guide member 43 and the stop member 45) are operated. More specifically, in a cycle game in a high continuation state, the wing members 37 and 38 of the character body 39 are opened so that the game balls B flowing into the winning device 20 are distributed to the first path, and the wing members 37 38 are maintained in an unfolded state (FIG. 3A). In addition, the stopping member 45 is moved out to stop the game ball B guided by the first path in the concave groove 42, and the guide member 43 is moved upward. Further, the special winning opening 40 (the swing member 40a) Is stopped at the reference position (FIG. 4A). When the cycle condition is satisfied, the stopping member 45 is retracted and the guide member 43 is operated downward to guide the game ball B stopped in the concave groove 42 to the special winning opening 40. In this way, in the cycle game in the high continuation state, the game ball B is stopped and the game ball B is guided to the special winning opening 40 by the guide member 43, so that the continuation condition is established at a high rate (almost 100%). Be able to. In the high-continuity cycle game, when the game ball B is stopped, the rolling direction of the game ball B guided by the first route subsequently changes to collide with the stopped game ball B, and The ball receiving plate 29 guides to the normal winning opening 41.

  In the cycle game in the middle continuation state, the various movable devices (the wing members 37 and 38 of the character body 39, so that the cycle game is less likely to be continued than in the high continuation state (so that the continuation condition is difficult to be established). The special winning opening 40 (the swing member 40a), the guide member 43, and the stop member 45) are operated. More specifically, in the cycle game in the middle continuation state, the wing members 37 and 38 of the character body 39 are repeatedly opened and closed so as to distribute the game ball B flowing into the winning device 20 to either the first path or the second path. Let Further, the stop member 45 is retracted, the guide member 43 is repeatedly moved up and down, and the special winning opening 40 (swing member 40a) is repeatedly swung. In the cycle game in the middle continuation state, by operating the movable device as described above, the game balls B guided by the first and second paths respectively swing the special winning opening 40 (the swing member 40a). Depending on the timing of the vertical movement of the guide member 43, the special winning opening 40 or the normal winning opening 41 is won. As described above, in the cycle game in the middle continuation state, it is difficult to win the special prize opening 40 and the movable device operates so as to make it easy to win the normal prize opening 41, so that it continues as compared with the cycle game in the high continuation state. The ratio (about 50 to 60%) where the condition is satisfied is low.

  In the cycle game in the low continuation state, the various movable devices (the wing members 37 and 38 of the character body 39, the special prize opening 40 (the swinging member 40a), the guide member 43, and the stopping member are similar to the cycle game in the middle continuation state. 45) is operated. In the low-continuity cycle game, since it is the last cycle game, even if the game ball B wins the special winning opening 40 during the cycle game, the next cycle game is continued based on the win. It is controlled not to let it.

  In the display device 32, various display effects are performed. Specifically, when a game ball is won at the special prize opening 40 during the auxiliary game and the special game is generated, the opening effect is performed before the start of the cycle game (when the special game is generated). To be done. In the opening effect, the display device 32 derives (displays) identification information indicating the number of times the cycle game in the middle continuation state is started (indicating how many cycle games the cycle game in the middle continuation state is performed) A lottery effect for notification is performed. The lottery effect performed in this opening effect is the first lottery effect (first lottery effect) performed during the special game. Hereinafter, this lottery effect is referred to as “initial lottery effect”. In the present embodiment, a lottery effect for deriving one piece of identification information from three types of pieces of identification information [1] [7] [V] is performed. The identification information [1] indicates that a cycle game in an intermediate continuation state is performed from the first cycle game. The identification information [7] indicates that the first to sixth cycle games are performed in the high continuation state, and the cycle game from the seventh cycle game to the middle continuation state is performed. The identification information [V] indicates that the first to fourteenth cycle games are performed in the high continuation state and the middle continuation state cycle game is not performed.

  In addition, a cycle effect is performed during each cycle game. In the cycle effect, an effect of displaying and notifying the display device 32 of the current number of cycle games (how many cycle games) is performed. Further, after the end of the cycle game, an interval effect is performed until the next cycle game starts (between cycle games). In the interval effect, the effect of displaying and notifying the result of the lottery effect on the display device 32 is performed. In addition, an ending effect is performed at the end of each cycle game (when the cycle condition is satisfied).

  Then, the pachinko machine 10 of the present embodiment continues to continue the cycle game after the end of the cycle game when the predetermined promotion condition is established during the predetermined cycle game performed in the middle continuous state. It is configured to do in the state. More specifically, while the cycle game in the middle continuation state is continuously performed a plurality of times (for example, three times), the continuation condition (the promotion condition of the present embodiment) is set during the plurality of cycles (for example, the third time) Triggered by the establishment, the cycle game after the end of the cycle game is performed in a high continuation state. With this configuration, it is possible to provide an effect that does not cause the player to give up winning a large number of prize balls even when a cycle game in a middle continuation state is being performed. In addition, when the continuation condition is satisfied during a plurality of cycle games, a lottery effect is provided to notify whether the next cycle game is performed in a high continuation state or continues in a middle continuation state. Yes. This lottery effect is performed as the interval effect from the end of the plurality of cycle games to the start of the next cycle game. The lottery effect performed in the interval effect is a lottery effect performed again during the special game. Hereinafter, the lottery effect is referred to as “re-lottery effect”. With this configuration, even when a mid-continuous cycle game is being performed, the player can be made aware of the fact that the lottery effect (re-lottery effect) is performed and the result of the effect.

Hereinafter, the control configuration of the pachinko machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
A main control board (main control unit) 50 for controlling the entire gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the pachinko machine 10. The main control board 50 executes various processes for controlling the entire gaming machine, and outputs various control commands as predetermined control signals according to the processing results. Also, on the back side of the machine, a display control board (display control unit) 51 that controls the display device 32, a lamp control board (lamp control unit) 52 that controls the decorative lamp 16, and a sound control board (sound) that controls the speaker 17 are provided. A control unit 53 is mounted. Each of the control boards 51 to 53 receives various control signals output from the main control board 50 and executes predetermined control based on the control signals.

Hereinafter, the configuration and processing of the main control board 50 and the display control board 51 will be mainly described.
The main control board 50 includes a main CPU 50a, and a ROM 50b and a RAM 50c are connected to the main CPU 50a. The ROM 50b stores various control programs for controlling the pachinko machine 10, a plurality of types of cycle game control patterns (hereinafter referred to as “continuation patterns”), and a plurality of types of interval effect patterns in association with the continuation patterns. Yes. The RAM 50c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  In each of the continuation patterns, each continuation state of 15 cycle games constituting a special game is defined. In this embodiment, five types of continuation patterns P1, P2, P3, P4, and P5 are stored in the ROM 50b (FIGS. 6 and 7). 6 and 7, “high” indicates a high continuation state, “medium” indicates a medium continuation state, and “low” indicates a low continuation state. In the continuation pattern P1, control is performed so that the first to third cycle games are performed in the middle continuation state, the fourth to fourteenth cycle games are performed in the high continuation state, and the fifteenth cycle game is performed in the low continuation state. Is defined (FIG. 6A). In the continuation pattern P2, control is performed so that the first to ninth cycle games are performed in the middle continuation state, the tenth to fourteenth cycle games are performed in the high continuation state, and the fifteenth cycle game is performed in the low continuation state. Is defined (FIG. 6B). In the continuation pattern P3, the first to sixth cycle games are in the high continuation state, the seventh to ninth cycle games are in the middle continuation state, the tenth to fourteenth cycle games are in the high continuation state, and the fifteenth time. It is determined that control is performed so that the cycle game is performed in a low continuation state (FIG. 6C). The continuation pattern P4 can be controlled so that the first to sixth cycle games are performed in a high continuation state, the seventh to fourteenth cycle games are performed in a middle continuation state, and the fifteenth cycle game is performed in a low continuation state. (FIG. 7A). The continuation pattern P5 is defined to be controlled so that the first to fourteenth cycle games are performed in a high continuation state and the fifteenth cycle game is performed in a low continuation state (FIG. 7B).

  The interval effect pattern includes an interval effect that is performed between the end of a cycle game and the start of the next cycle game (for example, after the end of the first cycle game and the start of the second cycle game). A type is defined. In the present embodiment, three types of interval effects are prepared: a normal effect, a promotion effect, and a non-promotion effect. When the interval effect is a normal effect, the identification information (any one of [1], [7], and [V]) derived from the lottery effect performed immediately before the initial lottery effect or the re-lottery effect is displayed. It is displayed on the device 32. When the interval effect is a promotion effect, a re-lottery effect is performed, and as a result of the re-lottery effect, identification information different from the identification information derived in the initial lottery effect is displayed on the display device 32. It has become. More specifically, identification information indicating the number of times greater than the number of times indicated by the identification information derived by the initial lottery effect is displayed. For example, when the identification information derived from the initial lottery effect is “1”, the identification information “V” is derived from the re-lottery effect performed as the promotion effect. In the promotion effect, a result of setting the continuation state of the cycle game to the high continuation state is derived, and notification is made that the continuation state of the cycle game is changed from the medium continuation state to the high continuation state. In the present embodiment, the display device 32 functions as a notification unit.

  Further, when the interval effect is a non-promotion effect, a re-lottery effect is performed, and the same identification information as the identification information derived in the initial lottery effect is displayed on the display device 32 as a result of the re-lottery effect. It is like that. More specifically, identification information indicating the same number of times as the number of times indicated by the identification information derived by the initial lottery effect is displayed again. For example, when the identification information derived from the initial lottery effect is “1”, the identification information “1” is derived again in the re-lottery effect performed as the non-promotion effect. In the non-elevation effect, a result that the continuation state of the cycle game is set to the medium continuation state is derived, and it is notified that the continuation state of the cycle game continues to be the medium continuation state.

  In the present embodiment, five types of interval effect patterns IN1, IN2, IN3, IN4, and IN5 are stored in the ROM 50b in association with the five types of continuation patterns P1 to P5 (FIGS. 6 and 7). 6 and 7, “Normal” indicates a normal effect, “Promotion” indicates a promotion effect, and “Non-promotion” indicates a non-promotion effect. In the interval effect pattern IN1, it is defined that control is performed so that a normal effect is performed after the first, second, fourth to fourteenth cycle games, and a promotion effect is performed after the third cycle game ends ( FIG. 6 (a)). In this interval effect pattern IN1, the result of the initial lottery effect is displayed in the normal effect after the end of the first and second cycle games, and the third cycle in the normal effect after the end of the fourth to fourteenth cycle games. The result of the re-lottery effect (promotion effect) performed after the game ends is displayed.

  The interval effect pattern IN2 includes a normal effect after the first, second, fourth to eighth, tenth to fourteenth cycle games, a non-promotion effect after the third cycle game, and a ninth cycle. It is defined that control is performed so that a promotion effect is performed after the game ends (FIG. 6B). In this interval effect pattern IN2, the result of the initial lottery effect is displayed in the normal effect after the end of the first, second, fourth to eighth cycle games. In the interval effect pattern IN2, the result of the re-lottery effect (promotion effect) performed after the end of the ninth cycle game is displayed in the normal effect after the end of each of the tenth to fourteenth cycle games. In the interval effect pattern IN3, it is defined that the normal effect is controlled after the first to eighth, tenth to fourteenth cycle games and the promotion effect is performed after the ninth cycle game ends ( FIG. 6 (c)). In this interval effect pattern IN3, the result of the initial lottery effect is displayed in the normal effect after the end of each cycle game of the first to eighth times, and the ninth cycle in the normal effect after the end of each cycle game of the tenth to fourteenth times. The result of the re-lottery effect (promotion effect) performed after the game ends is displayed.

  In the interval effect pattern IN4, it is defined that the normal effect is controlled after the 1st to 8th, 10th to 14th cycle games, and the non-promotion effect is performed after the 9th cycle game. (FIG. 7A). In this interval effect pattern IN4, the result of the initial lottery effect is displayed in the normal effect after the first to eighth, tenth to fourteenth cycle games. In the interval effect pattern IN5, it is defined that control is performed so that the normal effect is performed after the end of the first to fourteenth cycle games (FIG. 7B). In this interval effect pattern IN5, the result of the initial lottery effect is displayed in the normal effect after the end of the first to fourteenth cycle games. In the present embodiment, in the interval effect patterns IN1 to IN4, the promotion effect is performed before the start of the cycle game for the number of times the continuation state of the cycle game is switched from the medium continuation state to the high continuation state in the continuation patterns P1 to P4. It is determined to be.

  The switches SW1 to SW6, the solenoids SL1 to SL3, and the motors MT1 and MT2 are connected to the main control board 50 (main CPU 50a). And main CPU50a inputs the detection signal from each said switch SW1-SW6, and controls an auxiliary | assistant game and a special game (each cycle game). Further, the main CPU 50a, during the auxiliary game and the special game, the open / close blades 30 and 31, the wing members 37 and 38 of the character body 39, the special prize opening 40 (the swing member 40a), the guide member 43, and the stopping member. The solenoids SL1 to SL3 and the motors MT1 and MT2 are controlled so that 45 can take a predetermined operation state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 50a of the main control board 50 functions as a control unit, and the ROM 50b functions as a pattern storage unit.

  The display control board 51 includes a sub CPU 51a, and a ROM 51b and a RAM 51c are connected to the sub CPU 51a. The ROM 51b stores control data for performing effects based on the respective effect patterns and five types of interval effect patterns IN1 to IN5 as in the case of the main control board 50 (FIGS. 6 and 7). The RAM 51c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the pachinko machine 10.

  Hereinafter, processing executed by the main CPU 50a of the main control board 50 will be described with reference to flowcharts shown in FIGS. FIG. 8 shows the start winning process related to the auxiliary game, FIG. 9 shows the special winning process related to the winning of the game ball to the special winning port 40 during the auxiliary game or the special game, and FIG. 10 shows the jackpot process related to the special game. It is shown. These processes are performed in the order of the start winning process → the special winning process → the jackpot process. In each process, the RAM 50c of the main control board 50 has an operation count value Ks indicating the number of times that the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are opened and closed, and an operation count value Km indicating the number of times that the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are opened and closed. Is set. The operation count value Km is incremented by one (+1) each time the opening / closing blades 30 and 31 are opened and closed once. In addition, the RAM 50c is set with a continuation number Rm indicating the number of times that a cycle game has been performed, and a winning number value Nm indicating the number of game balls B won during one cycle game. The winning number value Nm is incremented by one (+1) every time the gaming ball B flows into the winning device 20 (every time the count switches SW4 and SW5 detect the gaming ball B). Further, the RAM 50c is set with a big flag BF indicating whether or not a special game is in progress, and a processing flag indicating processing (opening processing, interval processing, round processing, ending processing) performed during the special game. The Further, the RAM 51c of the display control board 51 is set with a continuation number Rm ′ (which is the same value as the continuation number Rm) indicating the number of times that the cycle game has been performed.

First, the start winning process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 50a determines whether the big win flag BF is OFF (whether it is not set) (step S10). If the determination result is negative (ON), the main CPU 50a ends the start winning process because the special game is being played. If the determination result in step S10 is affirmative (OFF), it means that the game is not in a special game, so the main CPU 50a has input a detection signal of the start winning port switch SW1 or the starting winning port switch SW2 (ON) or not (OFF). Is determined (step S11). In step S <b> 11, the main CPU 50 a determines whether or not the game ball B has won the start winning opening 21 or the starting winning opening 22. If the determination result is affirmative (ON), the main CPU 50a sets “1” as the operation count value Ks in the RAM 50c (step S12), and proceeds to step S13. The operation frequency value “1” indicates that the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are opened and closed once based on the first opening pattern.

  On the other hand, if the determination result in step S11 is negative (OFF), the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the detection signal of the start winning port switch SW3 has been input (ON) or not (OFF) (step S14). In step S <b> 14, the main CPU 50 a determines whether or not the game ball B has won the start winning opening 23. If the determination result is affirmative (ON), the main CPU 50a sets “2” in the RAM 50c as the operation count value Ks (step S15), and proceeds to step S13. The operation frequency value “2” indicates that the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are opened and closed twice based on the second opening pattern. If the determination result of step S14 is negative (OFF), the main CPU 50a ends the start winning process.

  Then, the main CPU 50a that has shifted to step S13 starts control for causing the auxiliary game to occur. Specifically, the solenoid SL1 is excited and demagnetized in accordance with the operation frequency value Ks set in step S12 or step S15, and the opening / closing blades 30 and 31 are opened / closed. Further, the main CPU 50a operates various movable devices (the wing members 37 and 38 of the character body 39, the special prize opening 40 (the swing member 40a), the guide member 43, etc.) according to the operations of the opening and closing blades 30 and 31. Process. Thereafter, the main CPU 50a ends the start winning process.

Next, the special winning process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 50a determines whether the detection signal of the special prize opening switch SW6 is input (ON) or not (OFF) (step S20). In step S20, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the game ball B has won the special winning opening 40. The special winning opening 40 is configured to invalidate the winning of the game ball B for a predetermined time once the game ball B is detected. If the determination result of step S20 is negative (OFF), the main CPU 50a ends the special winning process. When the determination result of step S20 is affirmative (ON), the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the value of the continuation count Rm is “0” (step S21). When the determination result is affirmative (Rm = 0), the main CPU 50a shifts to special game control because the game ball B has won the special winning opening 40 during the auxiliary game. That is, first, the main CPU 50a determines one continuation pattern from among the five types of continuation patterns P1 to P5 by random number lottery (step S22). Subsequently, the main CPU 50a sets the opening effect time T in the RAM 50c based on the determined continuation pattern, and starts measuring the effect time T (step S23).

  Subsequently, the main CPU 50a executes an opening process (step S24). Specifically, the main CPU 50a outputs an opening command for instructing start of the opening effect to the display control board 51, the lamp control board 52, and the sound control board 53 based on the determined continuation pattern. Further, the main CPU 50a demagnetizes the solenoids SL1 and SL2 so that the opening and closing blades 30 and 31 are closed during the opening effect. Further, the main CPU 50a sets a process flag indicating that the opening process is being performed. Subsequently, the main CPU 50a sets the big win flag BF to ON (step S25) and adds 1 to the continuation number Rm (+1) (step S26). Thereafter, the main CPU 50a ends the special winning process.

  The sub CPU 51a of the display control board 51 that has input the opening command controls the display content of the display device 32 so as to perform an initial lottery effect based on the command. For example, when the continuation pattern P1 is determined, the sub CPU 51a controls the display content of the display device 32 so as to perform an initial lottery effect for deriving the identification information “1”. The sub CPUs of the lamp control board 52 and the sound control board 53 that have input the opening command control the decorative lamp 16 and the speaker 17 so as to perform a predetermined light emission effect and sound effect based on the command.

  If the determination result in step S21 is negative (Rm> 0), the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the continuation count Rm is “1” or more and “14” or less (step S27). When the determination result is affirmative (1 ≦ Rm ≦ 14), the main CPU 50a shifts to control for performing the next cycle game because the continuation condition is satisfied during the first to fourteenth cycle games. When the determination result in step S27 is negative (when the continuation number Rm has reached “14”) when the main CPU 50a wins the detection signal from the special winning opening switch SW6, the main round (15th) Because this is a cycle game, the special winning process is terminated.

  Then, the main CPU 50a that has shifted to the control for performing the next cycle game first sets the effect time T of the interval effect in the RAM 50c and starts measuring the effect time T (step S28). Subsequently, the main CPU 50a executes interval processing (step S29). Specifically, the main CPU 50a outputs an interval command for instructing the start of the interval effect to the display control board 51, the lamp control board 52, and the sound control board 53. At this time, the main CPU 50a applies any of the normal effect, the promotion effect, and the non-promotion effect to the lamp control board 52 and the sound control board 53 based on the interval effect pattern and the number of continuations Rm associated with the determined continuation pattern. And an interval command for instructing the start of the determined effect is output. For example, when the continuation pattern P1 is determined and the continuation condition is satisfied in the first cycle game (the continuation number Rm at this time is “1”), an interval command indicating a normal effect is output. Further, the main CPU 50a outputs an interval command indicating the determined continuation pattern to the sub CPU 51a of the display control board 51. Further, the main CPU 50a demagnetizes the solenoids SL1 and SL2 so that the open / close blades 30 and 31 are closed during the interval effect. Further, the main CPU 50a sets a processing flag indicating that interval processing is being performed. Further, since the main CPU 50a controls the next cycle game, the operation count value Km and the winning number value Nm are reset (0 (zero) clear). Thereafter, the main CPU 50a proceeds to step S26, adds 1 to the number of continuations Rm, and ends the special winning process.

  The sub CPUs of the lamp control board 52 and the sound control board 53 that have input the interval command control the decorative lamp 16 and the speaker 17 so as to perform a predetermined light emission effect and sound effect based on the command. In addition, the sub CPU 51a of the display control board 51 that has input the interval command determines whether to perform a normal effect, a promotion effect, or a non-promotion effect based on the interval effect pattern associated with the continuation pattern and the number of continuations Rm ′. The display content of the display device 32 is controlled so as to perform the determined effect. For example, when the continuation pattern P1 is determined and the continuation condition is satisfied in the first cycle game (the continuation number Rm ′ at this time is “1”), the normal effect is determined and the normal effect is performed. Thus, the display content of the display device 32 is controlled.

  Note that the promotion effect and the non-promotion effect differ in the content of the effect depending on the timing at which the effect is performed (in which continuation pattern, which cycle game is performed after completion). Therefore, if the main CPU 50a simply outputs an interval command that instructs the sub CPU 51a to perform a normal effect, a promotion effect, or a non-promotion effect, the sub CPU 51a cannot determine the timing of the effect and can control the effect. Can not. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the main CPU 50a is caused to output an interval command indicating only the continuation pattern to reduce the burden on the interval processing, and at what timing the sub CPU 51a is based on the interval effect patterns IN1 to IN5 and the continuation count Rm ′. It decides which direction to perform.

Next, the jackpot process will be described with reference to FIG.
The main CPU 50a determines whether the big win flag BF is ON (whether it is set) (step S30). If the determination result is affirmative (ON), the main CPU 50a determines whether or not a cycle process for controlling a cycle game is being executed (step S31). This determination is made by checking the processing flag. If the determination result is affirmative (during cycle processing), the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the operation count value Km has reached “18” (step S32). When the determination result is negative (Km <18), the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the winning number value Nm has reached “10” (step S33). When the determination result is negative (Nm <10), the main CPU 50a ends the jackpot process because the cycle condition is not satisfied.

  If the determination result in step S32 or step S33 is affirmative (Km = 18 or Nm = 10), the main CPU 50a starts measuring the valid time Y because the cycle condition is satisfied (step S34). The valid time Y is a time for validating the winning of the game ball B to the special winning opening 40 after the cycle condition is established. Subsequently, the main CPU 50a executes an ending process (step S35). Specifically, the main CPU 50a outputs an ending command for instructing the start of the ending effect to the display control board 51, the lamp control board 52, and the sound control board 53. Further, the main CPU 50a demagnetizes the solenoids SL1 and SL2 so that the open / close blades 30 and 31 are closed during the ending effect. Further, the main CPU 50a sets a process flag indicating that the ending process is being performed. Thereafter, the main CPU 50a ends the jackpot process.

  The sub CPU 51a of the display control board 51 that has input the ending command controls the display content of the display device 32 so as to perform an ending effect based on the command. Further, the sub CPUs of the lamp control board 52 and the sound control board 53 that have input the ending command control the decoration lamp 16 and the speaker 17 so as to perform a predetermined light emission effect and sound effect based on the command.

  If the determination result of step S31 is negative, the main CPU 50a determines whether or not an ending process is being executed (step S37). This determination is made by checking the processing flag. When the determination result is affirmative (during ending process), the main CPU 50a determines whether or not the effective time Y at which the measurement is started in step S34 has elapsed (step S38). If the determination result is affirmative, the main CPU 50a ends the special game because the continuation condition is not satisfied during the cycle game, and sets the big win flag BF to OFF (step S39). Further, the main CPU 50a resets the continuation number Rm, the operation number value Ks, and the winning number value Nm (clears 0 (zero)). At this time, the sub CPU 51a of the display control board 51 resets the continuation count Rm ′ (clears to 0 (zero)). Thereafter, the main CPU 50a ends the jackpot process. When the determination result in step S38 is negative, the main CPU 50a ends the jackpot process because the valid time Y has not elapsed.

  If the determination result in step S37 is negative, the main CPU 50a has executed either the opening process or the interval process, so has the presentation time T set in step S23 or step S28 elapsed? It is determined whether or not (step S40). If this determination result is affirmative, the main CPU 50a sets the continuation state of the cycle game in the RAM 50c based on the determined continuation pattern and the continuation count Rm (step S41). Subsequently, the main CPU 50a sets “18” in the RAM 50c as the operation count value Ks (step S42). The operation frequency value “18” indicates that the open / close blades 30 and 31 are opened and closed 18 times based on the third open pattern.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 50a executes cycle processing (step S43). Specifically, a cycle command for instructing the start of the cycle effect is output to the display control board 51, the lamp control board 52, and the sound control board 53. At this time, the main CPU 50a checks the continuation state of the cycle game set in the RAM 50c in step S41 with respect to the lamp control board 52 and the sound control board 53, and outputs a cycle command indicating the continuation state. Further, the main CPU 50a outputs a cycle command indicating the number of cycle games to the display control board 51 based on the number of continuations Rm. Further, the main CPU 50a performs a process of exciting or demagnetizing the solenoids SL1 and SL2 and opening / closing the open / close blades 30 and 31 according to the operation count value Ks set in step S42. In addition, the main CPU 50a determines various movable devices (the wing members 37 and 38 of the character body 39, the special winning opening 40 (the swing member 40a), the guide member 43, and the stopping member 45) according to the continuation state of the cycle game. Perform operation processing.

  The sub CPU 51a of the display control board 51 that has input the cycle command sets the continuation number Rm ′ based on the number of cycle games indicated in the command. Further, the sub CPU 51a controls the display content of the display device 32 so as to perform a cycle effect according to the number of continuations Rm ′ after the setting. Further, the sub CPUs of the lamp control board 52 and the voice control board 53 that have input the cycle command perform a predetermined light emission effect and sound effect according to the continuation state of the cycle game indicated by the command. 16 and the speaker 17 are controlled.

  Next, a mode in which the continuation state of the cycle game is controlled based on the continuation patterns P1 to P4 and the interval effect patterns IN1 to IN4 and a mode in which the display effect is performed on the display device 32 will be described with reference to FIGS. To do. In addition, in the following description, it demonstrates centering on the aspect in which an opening effect and an interval effect are performed as a display effect. FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 show a case where 15 cycle games are continuously performed. If the continuation condition is not satisfied in each of the first to 14th cycle games, the continuation is performed. The special game ends when the cycle game where the condition is not satisfied ends. 11 and 12, numbers 1, 2, 3,..., 14, 15 indicate the number of cycle games (the number of cycle games).

  FIG. 11A shows a mode in which the continuation pattern P1 is determined. In this case, in the initial lottery effect performed as the opening effect, the identification information [1] is displayed on the display device 32 as a result of the initial lottery effect. Thereafter, the cycle game is performed in a middle continuation state from the first cycle game based on the continuation pattern P1. If the continuation condition is satisfied during the first cycle game, the second cycle game is performed in the medium continuation state. If the continuation condition is satisfied during the second cycle game, the third cycle game is also medium. This is done in a continuous state. At this time, three cycle games have been continuously performed in the middle continuation state. When the continuation condition is satisfied during the third cycle game, the re-lottery effect is performed based on the interval effect pattern IN1 in the interval effect performed after the end of the third cycle game. In the case of the continuation pattern P1, since the interval effect between the third cycle game and the fourth cycle game is a promotion effect as defined in the interval effect pattern IN1, it is displayed as a result of the re-lottery effect. The identification information [V] is displayed on the device 32. From the fourth cycle game, the cycle game is performed in a high continuation state based on the continuation pattern P1.

  In the continuation pattern P1, the next cycle is triggered by the fact that the 3rd cycle game from the 1st time to the 3rd time is continuously performed in the middle continuation state and the continuation condition is satisfied during the 3rd cycle game. It is a pattern in which a cycle game is performed in a high continuation state from a game (fourth cycle game). That is, the player can perform the fourth and subsequent cycle games in the high continuation state if the continuation condition is satisfied during each of the three cycle games performed in the medium continuation state. If the continuation condition is not satisfied in each of the first to third cycle games, the special game ends.

  FIG. 11B shows a mode in which the continuation pattern P2 is determined. In this case, in the initial lottery effect performed as the opening effect, the identification information [1] is displayed on the display device 32 as a result of the initial lottery effect as with the continuation pattern P1. Thereafter, the cycle game is performed in a middle continuation state from the first cycle game based on the continuation pattern P2. As described above, the first to third cycle games are continuously performed in the middle continuation state, and when the continuation condition is satisfied during the third cycle game, the third cycle game is performed after the end of the third cycle game. In the interval effect, a re-lottery effect is performed based on the interval effect pattern IN2. In the case of the continuation pattern P2, since the interval effect between the third cycle game and the fourth cycle game is a non-promotion effect as defined in the interval effect pattern IN2, as a result of the re-lottery effect Identification information [1] is displayed on the display device 32. Therefore, from the fourth cycle game, the cycle game is performed in the middle continuation state based on the continuation pattern P2.

  When the fourth to eighth cycle games are continuously performed in the middle continuation state and the continuation condition is satisfied during the eighth cycle game, the interval effect performed after the end of the eighth cycle game is an interval The re-lottery effect is performed again based on the effect pattern IN2. In the case of the continuation pattern P2, since the interval effect between the eighth cycle game and the ninth cycle game is a promotion effect as defined in the interval effect pattern IN2, it is displayed as a result of the re-lottery effect. The identification information [V] is displayed on the device 32. Then, from the ninth cycle game, the cycle game is performed in a high continuation state based on the continuation pattern P2.

  In the continuation pattern P2, the next cycle is triggered by the fact that the 8th cycle game from the 1st to the 8th is continuously performed in the middle continuation state and the continuation condition is satisfied during the 8th cycle game. It is a pattern in which a cycle game is performed in a high continuation state from a game (9th cycle game). That is, the player can perform the ninth and subsequent cycle games in the high continuation state if the continuation condition is satisfied during each of the eight cycle games performed in the medium continuation state. In the case of the continuation pattern P2, after performing the re-lottery effect (non-promotion effect) between the third and fourth cycle games based on the interval effect pattern IN2, between the eighth and ninth cycle games. A re-lottery effect (promotion effect) is performed again. Therefore, even if the re-drawing effect performed after the end of the third cycle game is not promoted to the high continuation state, if the cycle game is continued, the player can be given a chance to be promoted to the high continuation state. it can. If the continuation condition is not satisfied in the first to eighth cycle games, the special game ends.

  FIG. 12A shows a mode in which the continuation pattern P3 is determined. In this case, in the initial lottery effect performed as the opening effect, the identification information [7] is displayed on the display device 32 as a result of the initial lottery effect. Thereafter, the cycle game is performed in a high continuation state from the first cycle game based on the continuation pattern P3. When the continuation condition is satisfied in each of the first to sixth cycle games, the cycle game is played in the middle continuation state based on the continuation pattern P3 from the seventh cycle game. Then, the seventh to ninth cycle games are continuously performed in the middle continuation state, and if the continuation condition is satisfied during the ninth cycle game, the interval effect performed after the end of the ninth cycle game is an interval A re-lottery effect is performed based on the effect pattern IN3. In the case of the continuation pattern P3, since the interval effect between the ninth cycle game and the tenth cycle game is a promotion effect as defined in the interval effect pattern IN3, it is displayed as a result of the re-lottery effect. The identification information [V] is displayed on the device 32. Therefore, from the 10th cycle game, the cycle game is performed in a high continuation state based on the continuation pattern P3.

  In the continuation pattern P3, the third cycle game from the seventh time to the ninth time is continuously performed in the middle continuation state, and the continuation condition is satisfied during the ninth cycle game, the next cycle It is a pattern in which a cycle game is performed again in a high continuation state from the game (the 10th cycle game). That is, after the player changes from the high continuation state to the medium continuation state, if the continuation condition is satisfied during the three-cycle game performed in the medium continuation state, the 10th and subsequent cycle games are again in the high continuation state. Can be done with. If the continuation condition is not satisfied in the seventh to ninth cycle games, the special game ends.

  FIG. 12 (b) shows an aspect when the continuation pattern P4 is determined. In this case, in the initial lottery effect performed as the opening effect, the identification information [7] is displayed on the display device 32 as a result of the initial lottery effect as in the continuation pattern P3. Thereafter, the cycle game is performed in a high continuation state from the first cycle game based on the continuation pattern P4. When the continuation condition is satisfied in each of the first to sixth cycle games, the cycle game is played in the middle continuation state from the seventh cycle game based on the continuation pattern P4. Then, the seventh to ninth cycle games are continuously performed in the middle continuation state, and if the continuation condition is satisfied during the ninth cycle game, the interval effect performed after the end of the ninth cycle game is an interval A re-lottery effect is performed based on the effect pattern IN4. In the case of the continuation pattern P4, as defined in the interval effect pattern IN4, the interval effect between the ninth cycle game and the tenth cycle game is a non-promotion effect. Identification information [7] is displayed on the display device 32. Therefore, from the fourth cycle game, the cycle game is performed in the middle continuation state based on the continuation pattern P4.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) A plurality of cycle games are performed in a medium continuation state, and if a continuation condition is satisfied during a cycle game reaching a plurality of times, the next cycle game is performed in a high continuation state. Therefore, the continuation state of the cycle game is promoted from the middle continuation state to the high continuation state, and in order to obtain a chance to acquire a large number of game balls, it is necessary to continue the cycle game in the middle continuation state multiple times. More attention will be paid by continuing the cycle game. Therefore, when the cycle game in the middle continuation state is continuously performed a plurality of times, it is possible to improve the interest by giving a chance that the cycle game in the high continuation state is performed.

  (2) Further, the game characteristics of the pachinko machine 10 (pachinko machine 10 classified as the second type in the present embodiment) in which the cycle game is continued and a large number of game balls are acquired can be further emphasized. Further, by providing the chance, it is possible to improve the interest without causing the player to give up a large number of game balls even when the cycle game is played in the middle continuation state.

  (3) The continuation state of each cycle game is controlled based on a plurality of predetermined continuation patterns P1 to P5. For this reason, the main CPU 50a does not need to determine the continuation state of the next cycle game every time the continuation condition is satisfied during the cycle game, which can contribute to the reduction of the control burden.

  (4) When the continuation state of the cycle game is promoted from the medium continuation state to the high continuation state, all the cycle games performed thereafter are performed in the high continuation state. Therefore, since the cycle game in the high continuation state is changed from the medium continuation state, the player's joy due to the opportunity to acquire a large number of game balls can be further aroused.

  (5) When the continuation state of the cycle game is promoted from the middle continuation state to the high continuation state, it is notified that the next cycle game is performed in the high continuation state. In the present embodiment, a re-lottery effect is performed on the display device 32, and it is reported that the next cycle game is performed in a high continuation state as a result of the re-lottery effect. Therefore, the player pays attention to the display device 32 every time the continuation condition is satisfied during the cycle game in the middle continuation state, and is more interested in the contents of the interval effect performed on the display device 32. It is possible to further improve interest.

  (6) The promotion condition for promoting the continuation state of the cycle game from the medium continuation state to the high continuation state is defined as the continuation condition of the cycle game. For this reason, when the cycle game is played in the medium continuation state, it becomes clear under what conditions the cycle game is played in the high continuation state, and it is possible to realize an effect that is easy for the player to understand.

  (7) When the re-lottery effect is performed on the display device 32 and the result of setting the continuation state of the cycle game to the high continuation state is derived as a result of the re-lottery effect, the next cycle game is performed in the high continuation state. did. Therefore, even when the cycle game is played in the middle continuation state, it is possible to make the player pay attention to the fact that the re-drawing effect is performed and the derivation result. Therefore, even if the cycle game is performed in the middle continuation state, it is possible to improve the interest without causing the player to give up a large number of game balls. In addition, if the result of redrawing the lottery results in the cycle game being in a high continuation state, the continuation state of the cycle game is changed from the medium continuation state, and the cycle game can be easily continued. Since it is replaced with a high continuation state that is more advantageous to the player, it is possible to further arouse the joy of the player.

  (8) Based on the result derived by the initial lottery effect, after the cycle game in the middle continuation state is started, the re-lottery effect is performed when the continuation condition is established during the predetermined cycle game. Therefore, by performing the lottery effect a plurality of times on the display device 32, the player can have a sense of expectation that the cycle game in the high continuation state will be performed many times, and the entertainment can be further improved.

  (9) Based on the result derived by the redrawing effect, the continuation state of the next cycle game is controlled in either the high continuation state or the middle continuation state. Therefore, even when the re-lottery effect is performed, it is possible to create a case where the next cycle game is performed in the high continuation state and a case where the next cycle game is performed in the medium continuation state. Therefore, the player can be more focused on the effect (re-lottery effect) performed on the display device 32, and the player's sense of expectation can be enhanced with respect to the re-lottery effect.

  (10) Even if the result of the medium continuation state is derived by the re-lottery effect, the re-lottery effect is performed again if the continuation condition is satisfied during a predetermined cycle game to be performed thereafter. Therefore, it is possible to further give the player a chance that the continuation state of the cycle game becomes a high continuation state. Therefore, even if the cycle game is continuously performed in the middle continuation state, it is possible to further enhance the interest without causing the player to give up the acquisition of a large number of game balls.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-In the above embodiment, a plurality of cycle games are continuously performed in the medium continuation state, and the continuation state of the cycle game is changed to the high continuation state when the continuation condition is satisfied during the plurality of cycle games. However, the conditions may be arbitrarily changed. For example, the number of times that the middle-continuous cycle game is continuously performed may be changed to 2, 4, 5, and the like. That is, the timing at which the continuation state of the cycle game is changed from the medium continuation state to the high continuation state can be arbitrarily changed according to the setting of the continuation patterns P1 to P5. And the timing at which a re-lottery effect is performed can also be arbitrarily changed according to the setting of the continuation patterns P1-P5. Further, as the promotion condition, instead of the continuation condition, for example, when the winning number value Nm flowing into the winning device 20 reaches a predetermined number during the cycle game performed in the middle continuation state, or the predetermined number within a predetermined time. The game ball may be changed when the game ball flows into the winning device 20.

  In the above-described embodiment, the cycle game is performed in three types of continuation states, the high continuation state, the medium continuation state, and the low continuation state. For example, you may make it perform a cycle game in two types and four types of continuation states.

-In the said embodiment, although the kind of interval effect is made into three types, a normal effect, a promotion effect, and a non-promotion effect, it is good also as two types, a normal effect and a promotion effect.
In the above-described embodiment, five types of continuation patterns P1 to P5 are prepared, but the types of continuation patterns may be arbitrarily changed, for example, two types, three types, and four types. Further, the continuation state of each cycle game defined in the continuation pattern may be arbitrarily changed.

  In the embodiment, the initial lottery effect and the re-lottery effect are performed by the same display device 32, but may be performed by using different display devices. The display device 32 may have any structure such as a liquid crystal type, a dot matrix type, a 7 segment LED type, and a mechanical type (drum type, belt type).

  In the above embodiment, when the continuation state of the cycle game is promoted from the medium continuation state to the high continuation state, all the cycle games to be performed thereafter are performed in the high continuation state. What is necessary is just to play in a continuation state, and you may change arbitrarily the frequency | count of the cycle game performed in a high continuation state. For example, only the next cycle game may be performed in a high continuation state, or a cycle game such as twice or three times may be performed in a high continuation state.

  In the embodiment, the initial lottery effect is performed, but the initial lottery effect may be omitted. For example, when a special game is generated, if the pachinko machine 10 is configured to always start from a cycle game in an intermediate continuation state, a continuation condition (promotion condition) in a predetermined cycle game (for example, a plurality of cycle games) The next cycle game may be performed in a high continuation state in response to the establishment of. In this case, a lottery effect (re-lottery effect in the embodiment) may be performed when a continuation condition (promotion condition) is established in a predetermined cycle game.

-In the said embodiment, although the frequency | count that the cycle game of a middle continuation state starts is set to three types, you may change the said frequency | count arbitrarily, such as 2 types and 4 types.
In the embodiment described above, the configuration of various movable devices such as the character body 39, the special winning opening 40 (the swing member 40a), the guide member 43, and the stopping member 45 may be arbitrarily changed. That is, the configuration of the winning device 20 is not limited to the configuration of the above embodiment.

-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the maximum continuation count of a cycle game, such as 14 times and 16 times.
-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the specific effect content (effect aspect) of each effect of an opening effect, an interval effect, an ending effect, and a cycle effect.

  The embodiment may be embodied in a pachinko machine classified as the first type instead of the pachinko machine classified as the second type. Pachinko machines classified as Type 1 are related to the symbol combination game being played on the variable display when a game ball is won at the start winning opening, and the symbol combination derived from the game becomes a jackpot combination It is a pachinko machine that is a big hit (special game). And when it is a big hit, the big hit game in which the big prize opening is opened is performed. The big hit game includes a predetermined number of round games (cycle games), and the next round game is performed when a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied during one round game.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) The winning means is provided with a movable member including a stopping member capable of temporarily stopping the game ball flowing into the winning means, and the game ball stopped by the stopping member is provided to the special detecting means. When the cycle game is performed in the first continuation state, the control means allows the game ball that has flowed into the winning device to be easily retained by the retaining member. When the cycle game is performed in the second continuation state, the operation of the movable member is controlled so that the game ball that has flowed into the winning device is less likely to be stopped by the stopping member.

  (B) A prize-winning device having an opening / closing member for performing an opening / closing operation is provided, and an auxiliary game in which the opening / closing member opens to open the winning means is triggered by detection of a game ball by a start detection means, When the game ball that has flowed into the winning device is detected by the special detection means, a special game in which the opening / closing member opens and opens the winning means in a manner advantageous to the player over the auxiliary game. The special game consists of a predetermined number of cycle games, and when a game ball that has flowed into the winning means during the cycle game is detected by the special detection means, a new cycle game is continuously performed. In the gaming machine configured to end the special game when the game ball is not detected by the special detection means, the cycle game is a first continuation in which the cycle game is easy to continue. And a control means for controlling to perform in any one of a plurality of continuation states including a second continuation state in which the cycle game is less likely to continue than the first continuation state, A plurality of cycle games are continuously performed in the second continuation state, and are performed after the end of the cycle game when a predetermined promotion condition is established during the cycle game reaching the plurality of times. A gaming machine that controls to perform the next cycle game in the first continuation state.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of a pachinko machine. The front view which shows a winning apparatus. (A), (b) is a perspective view which shows a winning apparatus. (A), (b) is a perspective view which shows the structure of the lower ball receiving plate of a winning device. The block diagram which shows a control structure. (A)-(c) is explanatory drawing explaining a continuation pattern and an interval effect pattern. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining a continuation pattern and an interval effect pattern. The flowchart explaining a start winning process. The flowchart explaining a special winning process. The flowchart explaining a jackpot process. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the aspect by which a cycle game and a display effect are controlled. (A), (b) is explanatory drawing explaining the aspect by which a cycle game and a display effect are controlled.

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  B ... gaming balls, SW1 to SW3 ... start winning opening switch (start winning winning means), SW6 ... special winning opening switch (special detecting means), 21-23 ... starting winning opening (start winning winning means), 10 ... pachinko gaming machine ( Gaming machine), 20 ... winning device (winning means), 30, 31 ... opening / closing blades (opening / closing member), 40 ... special winning opening (special detection means), 50a ... main CPU (control means), 50b ... ROM (pattern storage) Means), 32... Display device (notification means).

Claims (3)

The game includes a winning means having an opening / closing member for performing an opening / closing operation, and when a predetermined condition is established when the game ball is detected by the start detection means, a special game is generated in which the opening / closing member opens to open the winning means. The special game is composed of a predetermined number of cycle games, and when a predetermined continuation condition is satisfied during the cycle game, a new cycle game is continued and the predetermined continuation condition is not satisfied. In a gaming machine configured to end the special game in the case,
In the special game, the cycle game is continuously performed within a predetermined maximum number of continuous times,
Pattern storage means for storing a plurality of cycle game control patterns that define the continuation state of each cycle game for the number of times corresponding to the maximum continuation number;
When the special game is generated, one cycle game control pattern is determined from the plurality of cycle game control patterns, and according to the cycle game continuation state defined in the determined cycle game control pattern, The cycle game continues in any one of a plurality of continuation states including a first continuation state in which the cycle game is likely to continue and a second continuation state in which the cycle game is less likely to be continued than the first continuation state. Control means for performing control in a state;
On condition that a plurality of cycle games are continuously performed in the second continuation state, a cycle game performed after the end of the cycle game reaching the plurality of times is performed in the first continuation state and the second continuation state. And directing means for performing a lottery effect that informs in which continuation state the continuation state is performed,
The cycle game control pattern includes the continuation state of each cycle game, the lottery effect for the plurality of cycle games, and the continuation state of the cycle game as a result of the lottery effect. It is determined whether to notify that the continuation state of 2 is promoted to the first continuation state or to notify that the continuation state of the cycle game continues to be the second continuation state,
In the cycle game control pattern,
After a predetermined number of cycle games have been performed in the first continuation state from the first cycle game, the continuation state is changed from the first continuation state to the second continuation state, and a plurality of cycle games are performed in the first continuation state. The lottery effect is performed in the continuation state of 2 and notifies that the continuation state is promoted from the second continuation state to the first continuation state when the continuation condition is satisfied in the plurality of cycle games. A first cycle game control pattern for performing at least the next cycle game in the first continuation state after the end of the cycle game reaching the plurality of times,
After a predetermined number of cycle games have been performed in the first continuation state from the first cycle game, the continuation state is changed from the first continuation state to the second continuation state, and a plurality of cycle games are performed. In the second continuation state, a lottery effect for notifying that the continuation state continues to be the second continuation state by performing the continuation condition in the cycle game reaching the plurality of times is performed. A second cycle game control pattern in which all the cycle games from the end of the cycle game to reach the maximum number of continuations in the second continuation state are included,
The control means controls a continuation state of each cycle game in accordance with the cycle game control pattern, and when the plurality of cycle games are continuously performed in the second continuation state, the cycle game control pattern The lottery is performed between the time when the continuation condition is satisfied in the cycle game reaching the plurality of times and the time when the winning means is first released in the next cycle game after the end of the cycle game. A gaming machine that controls the effect means so as to notify the result of the effect, and controls the continuation state from the next cycle game according to the cycle game control pattern. In the cycle game control pattern,
A plurality of first-time cycle games are performed in the second continuation state, and the continuation state is continuously changed to the second continuation state when the continuation condition is satisfied in the cycle game reaching the first number of times. After performing the lottery effect to notify that the cycle game reaches the first number, the second number of cycle games are performed in the second continuation state after the end of the cycle game reaching the first number, and the second number is reached. Cycle game reaching the second number of times after performing a lottery effect informing that the continuation state is promoted from the second continuation state to the first continuation state when the continuation state is established in the cycle game A third cycle game control pattern is included in which at least the next cycle game is determined to be performed in the first continuation state after the end of the game. Gaming machine described.   The control means reaches the plurality of times when a lottery effect is given to notify that the continuation state is promoted from the second continuation state to the first continuation state according to the cycle game control pattern. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein all the cycle games from the end of the cycle game to the time when the maximum number of continuations is reached are performed in the first continuation state.

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