JP4780580B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is a type in which a change of identification information is started based on an inflow of game balls to a start winning opening, and a transition is made to a special game state advantageous to a player based on an arrangement of identification information stopped after a predetermined time has elapsed. Related to pachinko machines.

The most popular pachinko machines currently have a pattern change on a 7-segment display, liquid crystal display, etc., triggered by the winning of a game ball at the start winning opening, and stop after a predetermined time. "777"), a model of a type that shifts to a special game in which a large winning opening that is in a closed state is opened during a normal game (a so-called "Digipachi") or a conventional model called "First Type" ). Here, as a predetermined mode, the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is small compared with the so-called “hit symbol” in which the number of times of opening of the big prize opening is set long or the opening time is set, and the “hit winning symbol”. Alternatively, there are pachinko machines that are provided with two types of so-called “small hits” with a short opening time.
Tomi-3030119

  As described above, the above two types of winning symbols in the prior art are for providing a difference in the number of times and the opening time of the special winning opening in the special gaming state. Therefore, even if the player wins the jackpot, it is far from obtaining the same joy because it is always lower than the profit status at the jackpot. Therefore, the present invention has reviewed the role of the jackpot so far, guarantees the same profit status as the jackpot for the jackpot under the prescribed conditions, and is equivalent to the jackpot when winning the jackpot It is an object to provide a pachinko gaming machine that has been provided with high interest in the process of giving a profit state.

The present invention (1) includes a start winning opening (start winning opening 11) through which game balls can flow,
An identification information display unit (special symbol display unit 14a) capable of variably displaying and stopping the identification information (special symbol);
A variable winning opening (big winning opening 12) that can take an open state and a closed state;
A game content determination random number acquisition means (random number acquisition determination execution means 112) for acquiring a game content determination random number (for example, a winning random number) based on the inflow of game balls to the start winning opening (start winning prize port 11);
Based on the game content determination random number (for example, a winning random number), identification information display content determination means (symbol content determination means 114) for determining a variation mode and stop identification information of identification information (special symbol),
Identification information display control means (special information) for controlling the identification information display content determining means (design content determining means 114) to display the variation mode of the identification information (special symbol) and the stop identification information on the identification information display section. Design display control means 120);
When the stop identification information (the stop symbol of the special symbol) is the first predetermined mode (specific mode A), the shift determination to the special game state in which the variable winning port (large winning port 12) is opened is performed. Special game transition determining means (special game transition determining means 110);
In a pachinko gaming machine having special game execution means (special game execution means 140) for executing a special game with the variable winning opening (large winning opening 12) open.
A special game transition determination prize port (variable prize slot 15) through which game balls can flow,
When the stop identification information (the stop symbol of the special symbol) is the second predetermined mode (specific mode B), a special game that activates the special game transition determination winning port (variable winning port 15) under a predetermined condition. A transition determination prize opening validation means (variable prize opening opening determination execution means 115);
The special game transition determination means (special game transition determination means 110) is shifted to the special game state based on the inflow of game balls to the special game transition determination prize opening (variable prize opening 15) during the effective period. A pachinko gaming machine configured to make a decision.

According to the present invention (2), the special game transition determining winning opening {variable winning opening 15 (2)} is a plurality of regions {holes 15b ₁ (2), holes 15b ₂ (2)}. It further has a sorting device {sorting device 15b (2)} that can be sorted into one place,
The special game transition determining means (special game transition determining means 110) enters the special game state based on the inflow to any one of the plurality of areas {hole 15b ₁ (2), hole 15b ₂ (2)}. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) is configured to make a transition decision.

In the present invention (3), a plurality of the special game transition determination winning ports {variable winning ports 15 (3)} are installed in the game area (game area 1).
The special game transition determination means (special game transition determination means 110) enters the special game state based on an inflow to any one of the plurality of special game transition determination winning ports {variable winning port 15 (3)}. The pachinko gaming machine according to the invention (1) is configured to make a transition decision.

  Here, the meaning of each term in this specification is explained. First, “winning” is a concept including everything that can cause a player to have some profit state regardless of whether or not a prize ball is paid out, and also includes a so-called “through chucker”. The “identification information” is not particularly limited as long as it is visually recognizable, and examples thereof include numbers, characters, designs, and the like. The “open state” refers to a state in which game balls can easily flow in, and the “closed state” refers to a state in which game balls cannot flow in or a state in which game balls are difficult to flow in. The “game content determination random number” is a random number for determining some game content in the pachinko gaming machine. For example, “variation mode determination random number” for determining, “symbol determination random number” for determining a winning stop symbol, “probability variation determination random number” for determining whether or not there is a probability variation, and the like. It is not necessary to use all these random numbers when determining the contents of the variation mode, the contents of the definite identification information, etc., and it is sufficient to use at least one random number that is the same or different from each other. “Enabling” means that the special game transition determination prize opening is in a state in which it can function as a special game transition determination.

  According to the present invention (1), under the given conditions, “small hit”, which has been relatively low in value up to now, guarantees the same profit status as “big win” and won “small hit” When it does, it has the effect that it becomes possible to give a high interest property with respect to the process until it grants a profit state equivalent to "big hit".

  According to the present invention (2), in addition to the effect of the above invention (1), the distribution device is provided. Therefore, by appropriately changing the distribution number of the distribution device, the rate of transition to the same “big hit” can be increased. While maintaining it, there is an effect that it becomes possible to raise a sense of expectation.

  According to the present invention (3), in addition to the effect of the above-mentioned invention (1), a plurality of special game transition determination winning ports are provided, so that the same “ While maintaining the rate of transition to “hit”, it is possible to increase expectations.

  Hereinafter, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described. The technical scope of the present invention is not limited to the following best mode. The following best mode relates to the conventional first and third type multifunction peripherals, but is applicable to other models. Furthermore, the order of each step regarding various processes, such as the location and function of each unit, and the name of the unit responsible for the process of each step are not limited to the following forms.

  First, an example of a pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the pachinko gaming machine adopts a configuration in which a front frame is fixed to be rotatable with respect to an outer frame. The front frame is formed with a storage frame for storing a game board having a game area 1, and the game board is held in the storage frame. The game board 1 is formed with a game area 1 partitioned by an inner rail and an outer rail. In this game area 1, a special game display unit 14a for displaying a special symbol and a decoration for displaying a decorative symbol, etc. It is driven by a display (identification information display unit) 14 having a symbol display unit 14b, a start winning port 11 to which a sensor capable of detecting inflow of a hit ball is attached, and a solenoid (not shown) under special conditions during a special game. A large winning opening 12 that can be opened, a variable winning opening 15 that can be opened by a solenoid (not shown) under predetermined conditions, and a ball that has not won any winning opening is discharged out of the game area. And an out port 20 for the purpose. Furthermore, in the lower right of the front frame, there is a game ball launching device 10 (hereinafter simply referred to as the handle 10) having a handle that can change the firing strength when firing the game ball into the game area continuously or stepwise. ) Is installed.

  FIG. 2 is a back view of the pachinko gaming machine, and includes a main control device (main board) 100, a display control device (sub board) 200, a prize ball payout mechanism 19 (a prize ball tank 19a, a prize ball rail 19b, a prize ball payout). A device 19c), a prize ball payout control means (prize ball control device) 150, and the like are provided on the rear face of the front frame (on the opposite side to the game side).

  Next, each element of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG. First, the main control device 100 includes information on various peripheral devices, that is, a start winning port 11, a big winning port 12, a variable winning port 15, a display (identification information display unit) 14, a display control device 200, and a winning ball payout device 18. It is connected so that it can be transmitted. Here, the decorative symbol display unit 14b of the display 14 is connected to the display control device 200 so as to be able to transmit information. The display 14 includes a special symbol display unit 14a and a decorative symbol display unit 14b. The former is controlled by the main controller 100, and the latter is controlled by the display controller 200. Furthermore, both are composed of physically separate displays. Further, the display control device 200 receives all information necessary for performing display control on the display control device 200 side from the main control device 100 side {for example, attributes of the stop symbol (for example, the hit in the specific mode A, the specific Wins in mode B, per probability change, normal hits, off), information on change modes (eg, change time), information on game state transition (eg, normal game, probability change game, time-reduced game)} Display information receiving means 210 for performing, decorative symbol display content determining means 220 for determining the decorative pattern change mode and stop symbol display content performed on the decorative symbol display unit 14b based on the received information, In accordance with the content determined by the decorative symbol display content determining means 220, a device for controlling the decorative symbol display unit 14b to perform variable display and stop display of the decorative symbol. And a symbol display control section 230.

  Here, the variable winning opening 15 which is one of the features of the present invention is normally in a closed state where the game ball cannot be won or is difficult to win (see FIG. 1). Under predetermined conditions described in detail below, It is comprised so that it may be in the open state which a game ball can win (refer FIG. 12). Here, returning to the block diagram of FIG. 3, the variable winning opening 15 has a sensor 15a capable of sensing the winning of a game ball and a specific area 15b for shifting to a special game when the game ball passes under a predetermined condition. is doing. In the best mode, since the variable winning opening 15 does not include a sorting device, the winning game ball flows into the specific area 15b unless a trouble such as a game ball clogging occurs. ing.

  Next, the main controller 100 will be described in detail. Main controller 100 displays special game transition determining means 110 for determining whether or not to shift to a special game state advantageous to the player, and stop display after changing the special symbol for a predetermined time on special symbol display unit 14a. Special symbol display control means 120 for performing control and all information necessary for performing display control on the display control device 200 side (for example, attributes of stop symbol (for example, hit in specific mode A, in specific mode B) Information for transmitting information regarding the transition state (for example, variation time), information regarding the transition of the gaming state (for example, normal game, probability variation game, time shortening game)} Transmission means 130, special game execution means 140 for executing a special game that keeps the special winning opening 12 open under predetermined conditions, a start winning opening 11, a special winning opening 12, etc. Based on the winning of the game balls to the beginning to various winning hole and a prize balls paid out control means 150 for controlling the prize balls payout device 18 to pay out a predetermined prize balls. Here, the special symbol display control unit 120 further includes a symbol variation time management unit 121 for managing the variation time determined by the symbol content determination unit 114. Furthermore, the symbol variation time management means 121 has a timer 121a for counting the variation time. Hereinafter, the special game transition determining means 110 will be described in detail.

  Whether the special game transition determining means 110 acquires a random number based on the winning prize winning determination means 111 for determining whether or not a gaming ball has won the starting winning opening 11 and the winning of the gaming ball to the starting winning opening 11 Based on the acquired game content determination random number, and random number acquisition determination execution means 112 that acquires a game content determination random number (for example, a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a symbol determination random number, etc.) according to the determination result The reserved information recording means 113 for recording the random number when the symbol variation is not permitted, and the symbol content determining means for determining the stop symbol and variation mode (variation time, etc.) of the special symbol based on the game content determining random number 114, whether or not the variable prize opening 15 is to be opened, and if the condition is satisfied, the variable prize opening 15 is determined to be opened by driving the solenoid of the variable prize opening 15 A row means 115, a specific region 15b of the variable winning opening 15 gaming ball and a specific area passage judgment unit 116 determines whether the winning under predetermined conditions.

Here, the variable winning opening opening determination execution means 115 and the specific area passage determination means 116, which are features of the present invention, will be described in more detail. These means open the variable winning opening 15 for a predetermined time (for example, 2 seconds) or until the game ball wins, under a predetermined condition (specifically, when the special symbol is the stop pattern B). When the game ball won based on the release flows into the specific area 15b, it functions to generate a special game transition flag. Specifically, the variable winning opening release determination execution means 115 determines whether or not a game ball has won the variable winning opening 15 with the variable winning opening opening time management means 115a for managing the predetermined time. And a variable winning opening winning determination unit 115b. Here, the variable winning opening open time management unit 115a includes a timer 115a ₁ for counting the open time.

  Next, the flow of processing in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. First, FIG. 4 is a main flowchart showing a flow of general processing performed by the main controller 100. As shown in FIG. 4, main controller 100 performs random number acquisition determination execution processing 300 for acquiring game content determination random numbers under predetermined conditions, and special symbol variable display content / confirmed display content in special symbol display unit 14a. A special symbol display content determination / display process 400 for performing display control based on the determined content, and determining whether the special symbol stop symbol is in a specific mode A (for example, “777”), Special game transition determination process (1) 500 for determining a special game transition when it is in the specific mode A, and determining whether or not the stop symbol of the special symbol is the specific mode B (for example, “771”) In the case of the mode B, the variable prize opening 15 is opened under a predetermined condition, and a special game transition determination process (2) 600 for determining a special game transition when a game ball is won in the variable prize slot, and a solenoid Drive Upon receiving a special game execution process 700 for opening the grand prize winning opening 12 under a predetermined condition and winning prizes at all winning prize openings (start winning prize opening, grand prize winning opening, etc.), the winning ball payout control means 150 receives the winning prize. A prize ball payout process for driving the prize ball payout device 18 to perform the payout control by a predetermined number corresponding to the mouth is performed in a loop. Hereinafter, the random number acquisition determination execution process 300 will be described in detail.

  First, the random number acquisition determination execution processing 300 according to the best mode pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, at step 302, the start winning opening winning determination means 111 determines whether or not the start winning opening 11 has been won. In the case of Yes in step 302, in step 304, the random number acquisition determination execution means 112 refers to the hold information recording means 113 and determines whether or not the number of hold balls is not the upper limit (for example, 4). In the case of Yes in step 304, in step 306, the random number acquisition determination execution means 112 acquires a game content determination random number (a winning random number, a variation mode determination random number, a winning symbol determination random number, etc.), and performs the next processing (special symbol display content) The process proceeds to the determination / display process 400). In the case of No in step 302 and step 304, the process proceeds to the next process (special symbol display content determination / display process 400).

  Next, the special symbol display content determination / display processing 400 according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 402, the special game transition determining unit 110 determines whether or not the change is permitted for the reserved ball, in other words, whether or not a change start condition is satisfied. In the case of Yes in step 402, in step 404, the symbol content determination means 114 determines a stop symbol related to the special symbol based on the game content determination random number (particularly, the winning random number or the winning symbol determination random number), and the game content determination random number. The variation mode (variation content) of the special symbol is determined based on (in particular, the winning random number or the variation mode determination random number). Next, in step 406, the information transmitting means 130 displays the symbol information related to the special symbol determined in step 404 {for example, whether the winning symbol A (specific mode A) should be displayed or the winning symbol B (specific mode B) should be displayed. Information about whether or not to display the symbol, etc.} is transmitted to the display control apparatus 200 side. Next, in step 408, the symbol variation time management unit 121 sets a predetermined time (the symbol variation time determined by the symbol content determination unit 114) in the timer 121a, and starts the timer. Next, in step 410, the special symbol display control means 120 starts the special symbol variation display on the special symbol display unit 14a in accordance with the variation mode determined by the symbol content determination unit 114. In step 412, the symbol variation time management means 121 refers to the timer 121a and determines whether or not the variation end time has been reached. In the case of Yes in step 412, in step 414, the information transmission unit 130 transmits a command indicating that the predetermined time has been reached to the display control apparatus 200 side. Next, in step 416, the special symbol display control means 120 stops the variation display of the special symbol on the special symbol display unit 14a, and displays the stop symbol determined by the symbol content determination means 114 as the fixed stop symbol. Control, and the process proceeds to the next process {special game transition determination process (1) 500}. In the case of No in step 402 and step 412, the process proceeds to the next process {special game transition determination process (1) 500}.

  Next, the special game transition determination process (1) 500 according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 502, the special game transition determining unit 110 determines whether or not the special symbol stopped on the special symbol display unit 14a is the specific mode A (for example, “777”). In step 504, the special game execution flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process {special game transition determination process (2) 600}. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 502, the variable winning opening opening determination execution means 115 determines whether or not the special symbol stopped on the special symbol display unit 14a is the specific mode B (for example, “771”). In the case of the mode B, in step 508, the variable winning opening opening flag is turned on, and the process proceeds to the next process {special game transition determination process (2) 600}. In the case of No in step 506, the process proceeds to the next process {special game transition determination process (2)}.

Next, the special game transition determination process (2) 600 according to the best mode will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 602, the variable winning opening opening determination execution means 115 determines whether or not the variable winning opening opening flag is ON. In the case of Yes in Step 602, in Step 604, the variable winning opening opening time management means 115a sets a predetermined time (for example, 1 second) in the timer 115a ₁ and starts the timer. Next, at step 606, the variable winning opening determination execution means 115 drives the solenoid to open the variable winning opening 15. Then, at step 608, the variable winning opening winning determination means 115b determines whether or not a game ball has won the variable winning opening 15, and if NO at step 608, the variable winning opening opening time management means at step 612. 115a determines whether the lapse of the predetermined time with reference to the timer 115a _1. In the case of Yes in step 608 or 612, in step 610, the variable prize opening determination execution means 115 releases the solenoid and closes the variable prize opening 15. In step 613, the variable prize opening determination execution means 115 turns off the variable prize opening opening flag. Next, in step 614, the specific area passage determination means 116 determines whether or not the game ball has passed through the specific area 15b within a predetermined time (for example, within 2 seconds from opening). In the case of Yes in step 614, in step 616, the special game transition determining means 110 turns on the special game execution flag and proceeds to the next process (special game execution process 700). In the case of No in step 602, step 612, and step 614, the process proceeds to the next process (special game execution process 700).

  Next, a special game execution process 700 according to the best mode pachinko gaming machine will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. First, in step 702, the special game execution means 140 determines whether or not the special game execution flag is on. In the case of Yes in step 702, in step 704, the information transmitting means 130 transmits a special game start signal to the display control device 200 side. Next, in step 705, the special game execution means 140 turns off the special game execution flag. Next, in step 706, the special game execution means 140 turns on the special game execution continuation flag, and proceeds to step 710. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 702, in step 708, the special game execution means 140 determines whether or not the special game execution continuation flag is on. If YES in step 708, the process proceeds to step 710. In the case of No in step 708, the special game executing means 140 determines that the special game permission is not granted, and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 800).

  Next, in step 710, the special game executing means 140 determines whether or not the round continuation flag is on, in other words, whether or not the round is in the middle. In the case of Yes in Step 710, that is, when the round is in the middle, the process proceeds to Step 720 without performing the processes of Steps 712 to 718 described in detail below. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 710, that is, immediately before the start of the round, first, in step 712, the special game executing means 140 clears the timer to zero and sets a predetermined value (for example, 30 seconds). Next, in step 714, the special game executing means 140 clears the winning ball counter to zero. In step 716, the special game executing means 140 adds 1 to the round number counter. Note that the number of rounds recorded in the round number counter is 0 immediately after the start of the special game (initial value), and is incremented by 1 each time the rounds are repeated thereafter. Next, in step 718, the special game executing means 140 turns on the round continuation flag and proceeds to step 720.

  Next, in step 720, the special game executing means 140 drives the solenoid of the special winning opening 12 to open the special winning opening 12 (in the case of Yes in step 710, the open state of the special winning opening 12 is set). maintain). In step 722, the special game executing means 140 determines whether or not a predetermined ball (for example, 10 balls) has been won in the round with reference to the winning ball counter. If “Yes” in step 722, the process proceeds to step 726. On the other hand, in the case of No in step 722, in step 724, the special game executing means 140 determines whether or not a predetermined time has elapsed with reference to the timer. If Yes in step 724, the process proceeds to step 726, and if No, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 800).

  Next, in step 726, the special game executing means 140 stops driving the solenoid and closes the special winning opening 12. In step 728, the special game executing means 140 turns off the round continuation flag. Next, in step 730, the special game executing means 140 refers to the round number counter and determines whether or not the round is the final round. In the case of Yes in step 730, in step 732, the special game execution means 140 turns off the special game execution continuation flag and proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 800). In the case of No in step 724 and step 730, the process proceeds to the next process (prize ball payout process 800).

  Next, various processes performed on the display control device 200 side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode will be described. The display control device 200 performs various image display processes in each of a non-game state, a normal game state (including a probability variation state and a time reduction game state), and a special game state. Hereinafter, with reference to the flowchart of FIG. 10, the special game decoration symbol display content determination / display processing 900 will be described in detail.

  First, in step 902, the display information receiving means 210 determines whether to display the variation pattern information (for example, information about the variation time) and the stop symbol information {for example, the winning symbol A (specific mode A) or not. It is determined whether or not (specific mode B) information indicating whether display should be performed or out-of-order symbol display should be received from the main controller 100 side. In the case of Yes in step 902, in step 904, the decorative symbol display content determination means 220 determines the variation mode and stop symbol of the decorative symbol related to the variation based on the symbol information from the main control device 100 side. Next, in step 906, the decorative symbol display control means 230 starts variable display of decorative symbols on the decorative symbol display unit 14b in accordance with the content determined in step 904. In step 908, the display information receiving unit 210 determines whether or not a confirmed display command has been received from the main controller 100 side. In the case of Yes in step 908, in step 910, the decorative symbol display control means 230 confirms and displays the stop symbol of the decorative symbol in accordance with the determination content in step 904, and proceeds to the next processing. Note that the process proceeds to the next process also in the case of No in step 902 and step 908.

  Next, the operation of the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode of the present invention will be described with reference to the timing chart of FIG. 11 (and FIGS. 1 and 12). First, to briefly explain the figure, the “specific mode A” at the top means a case where the stop symbol of the special symbol stops in the specific mode A (for example, “777”). Next, the “specific mode B” in the second stage means a case where the stop symbol of the special symbol stops in the specific mode B (for example, “771”). The third stage “special game / normal game” means a special game or a normal game state. The fourth stage “variable prize opening opening / closing” means that the variable prize opening 15 is in an open state or a closed state. “Variable winning award winning (specific area inflow)” in the bottom column means that the game ball has won the variable winning opening 15 (inflow into the specific area 15b).

  Therefore, to explain in time series, first, the player performs the operation of launching the game ball to the game area 1 by rotating the handle 10. When the game ball wins the start winning opening 11, the special symbol starts changing in the special symbol display unit 14b, and the decorative symbol starts changing in the decorative symbol display unit 14a in conjunction with the special symbol display unit 14b. Then, as shown in the figure, the special symbol stops in the specific mode A and shifts from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state. Thereafter, the special game ends, and the normal game state is restored again, and the symbol variation is repeated. Thereafter, as shown in the drawing, the special symbol stops in the specific mode B, and the variable winning opening 15 which is normally closed is opened (see FIG. 1 for the closed state and FIG. 12 for the opened state). At this time, since the game ball did not win based on the opening of the variable winning opening 15 this time, the variable winning opening 15 is fully opened for a predetermined time (2 seconds) that is allowed to be opened and the special game is played. Does not transition to state. Thereafter, as shown in the figure, the special symbol stops again in the specific mode B, and the variable winning opening 15 is opened. At this time, based on the opening of the variable winning opening 15 this time, the game ball won immediately after opening (after about 1 second), so the variable winning opening 15 has a predetermined time (2 seconds) during which opening is permitted. It closes without waiting and shifts from the normal gaming state to the special gaming state.

  According to this best mode, under the specified conditions, even for “small win”, which has been relatively low in value up to now, the same profit status as “big hit” is secured, and “small hit” is won. In addition, there is an effect that it is possible to give a high interest to the process until a profit state equivalent to “big hit” is given.

Next, a modified example of the best mode will be described. First, in the above-mentioned best mode, when the variable winning opening 15 is won, it is configured to shift to the special game state unless a trouble occurs. A configuration is adopted in which sorting is performed by a sorting device. In other words, a configuration is adopted that does not necessarily shift to the special gaming state even if a variable winning opening is won. An example will be described with reference to FIG. 13. The variable winning opening 15 (2) is normally closed and can be opened under a predetermined condition (for example, when the special symbol is stopped in the specific mode B). It has a honey part 15a (2) and a distribution device (Kroon) 15b (2) for distributing the game balls won in the variable winning opening 15 (2). Here, the allocating device 15b (2) has a hole 15b ₁ (2) and a hole 15b ₂ (2) through which the game ball can drop. And when a game ball falls into any hole {for example, hole 15b ₁ (2)}, it shifts to a special game state.

  According to this modified example, in addition to the effect of the best mode, a sorting device is provided. Therefore, by appropriately changing the number of sorting of the sorting device, it is expected to maintain the rate of transition to the same “big hit”. There is an effect that it is possible to enhance the feeling.

  Next, a second modified example of the best mode will be described. In the first modified example, the distribution device is provided in the variable winning opening. However, in the second modified example, a plurality of variable winning openings are provided in the game area, and a game ball wins one of the plurality. If so, it is configured to enter a special gaming state. An example will be described with reference to FIG. 14. The variable winning opening 15a (3) and the variable winning opening 15b (3), which are normally in a closed state, are set under a predetermined condition (for example, a special symbol having a stop symbol of a specific pattern B). In the case of ()). Then, when a game ball wins any one of the variable winning openings {for example, the variable winning opening 15b (3)}, the state shifts to a special gaming state. Here, it is determined internally, for example, which variable winning slot is to be shifted to the special gaming state when winning. As a preferred mode, when a predetermined condition is satisfied (for example, when the specific mode B is “776” closer to the specific mode A), which variable winning a prize is valid internally. For example, as shown in FIG. 14, the player can be notified by lighting any one of the navigation lamps 17a (3) installed on the left and right.

  According to this modified example, in addition to the effect of the best mode, a plurality of special game transition determination winning ports are provided, so by appropriately changing the number of special game transition determining winning units, While maintaining the transition rate, it is possible to increase the expectation.

  As another modification, for example, the variable winning opening in the best mode may not be variable, but may be a normal winning opening or a through chucker, for example. Furthermore, although not specified in the best mode, it may be configured such that the probability variation state transition determination is performed using the variable prize opening. For example, when the stop symbol of the special symbol is “specific mode A”, the transition to the probability variation state is performed based on the stop symbol (for example, when odd numbers are aligned, the transition to the probability variation state is made after the special game is finished). If the even number is aligned, the game moves to the normal gaming state after the special game is finished.) When the special symbol is stopped in the “specific mode B”, for example, the croon in FIG. When a game ball falls into a hole, the probability variation state transition decision is made, when a game ball falls into a certain hole, a normal game state transition decision is made, and when a game ball falls into a certain hole, it comes off (in a special game state) A mode that does not migrate) can be mentioned. Furthermore, in the above-mentioned best mode, the opening time of the variable prize opening is fixed, but the opening time may be varied depending on the stop symbol. For example, when the specific mode B is “123”, “234”, “331”, the variable prize opening is opened for 1.5 seconds, otherwise it is 0.8 seconds. it can. As a further example of modification, the variable winning opening and the large winning opening may be the same. For example, when the specific mode B is prepared, the special winning opening 12 is opened for a short time, and when the special winning opening 12 is won (or when it flows into a specific area provided in the special winning opening 12), it is decided to shift to the special game. You may comprise.

FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine in the best mode (a state in which symbols are arranged in a specific mode A). FIG. 2 is a rear view of the pachinko gaming machine in the best mode. FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the pachinko gaming machine in the best mode. FIG. 4 is a main flowchart on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 5 is a flowchart of random number acquisition determination execution processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of special symbol display content determination / display processing on the main control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the special game transition determination process (1) on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 8 is a flowchart of the special game transition determination process (2) on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of special game execution processing on the main controller side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the decorative symbol display content determination / display process on the display control device side in the pachinko gaming machine according to the best mode. FIG. 11 is a timing chart showing the operation of the pachinko gaming machine in the best mode. FIG. 12 is a front view of the pachinko gaming machine in the best mode (a state in which symbols are arranged in the specific mode B). FIG. 13 is an enlarged view of the variable winning award in the modified example of the best mode. FIG. 14 is a front view of a pachinko gaming machine according to a modified example of the best mode (a mode in which variable winning openings are present at two left and right positions).

Explanation of symbols

11 Start winning opening 12 Large winning opening 14a Special symbol display section 15, 15 (2), 15 (3) Variable winning opening 15b (2) Distribution device 15b ₁ (2), 15b ₂ (2) Hole 110 Special game transition Determination means 112 Random number acquisition determination execution means 114 Symbol content determination means 115 Variable winning opening release determination execution means 120 Special symbol display control means 140 Special game execution means

Claims (3)

A start winning opening through which game balls can flow,
An identification information display unit capable of displaying and stopping the identification information in a variable manner,
A variable winning opening that can be open and closed;
Based on the flow of the game ball into the startup win hole, a game content determination random number acquisition means for acquiring a game content determination random number,
Based on Yu Technical content determination random number, and the identification information display determining means for determining a stop identification information as stop mode and fluctuation mode of the identification information,
The identification information display control means for controlling so as to display the identification information display fluctuation mode of the identification information determined by the determining means to stop identification information in identification information display unit,
If the stop identification information is a first predetermined aspect, the bonus game shift determining means for performing a transfer determination to special game state that the variable winning opening open,
In pachinko machine and a special game execution means for executing a special game for the variable winning opening open,
The first special game transition decision winning opening where game balls can flow in,
A second special game transition determination prize port that is arranged at a position that can be distinguished from the first special game transition determination prize slot, and into which a game ball can flow;
If the stop identification information is a second predetermined manner, during a predetermined validity period, activate one of the first special game proceeds determination winning holes and the second special play transfer determination for winning opening And a special game transition determination winning prize enabling means for
Special game shift determination means, during the effective period, the game balls into the enabled said first special game transition determination winning hole or validated the second special game transition determination winning opening A pachinko gaming machine configured to make a transition decision to a special gaming state based on inflow. If the stop identification information is in the second predetermined mode, the player determines whether to activate the first special game transition determination winning port or the second special game transition determination winning port. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a notifying means for notifying. Both the first special game transition determination prize opening and the second special game transition determination prize opening are variable openings that can take an open state and a closed state,
Pachinko machines
When the stop identification information is the second predetermined mode, when the second predetermined mode is the first mode, the second predetermined mode is a second mode different from the first mode. The pachinko gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the pachinko gaming machine is controlled to keep the variable opening in the open state for a longer period of time.