JP5282322B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine sustaining a player's high expectation for a probability variation. <P>SOLUTION: A Pachinko machine 1 draws a lottery by an occurrence of a winning in an operation-start hole, variably displays special symbols based on the lottery result and stationarily displays them. Generally, when the stationary display of the special symbols is a win mode, the machine produces a big win and gives a chance of a big win game to a player, however, in this case, progresses the game without letting the player notice the big win. Therefore, this constitution can, when the stationary display of the special symbols is the probability variable symbol, lull the player into a false sense as if the probability variation after the big win is started with no advance notice. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of performing a lottery with the progress of a game and giving a player a profit according to the result.

Traditionally, pachinko machines have been used for lottery lottery, and if this is won, it will be possible to win a lot of prize balls by providing players with a chance to win big hit games, which will give players a sense of satisfaction. ing. In particular, some jackpots are accompanied by the benefit of probability fluctuations, and jackpots with probability fluctuations can cause the player to expect continuity of jackpots by changing the lottery probability to a higher value by changing the probability after the jackpot game ends. It can be done. Also, in recent pachinko machines, various ideas are seen in how to give a sense of expectation to probability fluctuations (see, for example, Patent Document 1). When the big hits are continuously generated due to the probability variation, the player's profit is increased because the opportunity to receive the prize balls is continuously given.
No. 2003-164487 (page 2-3)

  As with conventional pachinko machines, in the case of a game content in which a player just continues to receive a lottery in anticipation of a big hit, the player's willingness tends to decline as he keeps away from the big hit. Even so, if you win the big hit, you can recover the player's willingness a little, but if you can't win the big win with probability fluctuation, the same thing is repeated. Furthermore, in recent years, many pachinko machines have a tendency to increase the success rate of jackpots due to probability fluctuations, but if excessive jackpots occur continuously, only the player becomes unilaterally advantageous, so In order to avoid disadvantages, the lottery opportunities themselves will be reduced. In such a situation, even a monotonous lottery opportunity cannot be satisfied satisfactorily, and the player's willingness is further reduced.

  Therefore, the present invention is intended to maintain the player's motivation.

(Solution 1)
In the gaming machine of the present invention, a game is performed using a game ball, and a game ball is given to a player by a prize generated during the game. Suppress the occurrence of winnings at the variable start opening between the variable start opening that can change the width of the opening into which the inflow flows within a predetermined range and the normal game where the game is played under the normal conditions defined in advance A winning suppression means, a gate having a passage through which a game ball passes without generating a winning,
Triggered by the fact that a game ball has passed through the gate, an easy lottery execution means for executing a lottery to decide whether or not to facilitate the generation of a prize at the variable start opening, and the normal game between the When winning by a lottery by the facilitating lottery execution means, winning winning means for facilitating the occurrence of winning at the variable starting opening by maximizing the width of the opening of the variable starting opening, and at the variable starting opening In the event that a winning has occurred, profit lottery execution means for making a profit lottery to decide whether or not to give a profit to the player, and winning by lottery by the profit lottery execution means, compared with the normal game A special game opportunity granting means for giving a player a special game opportunity capable of generating a special prize at a high frequency, and a game ball flows in addition to the variable start port, and a prize is generated, and the normal Game Regardless of whether or not there is a common start port that allows game balls to flow in the same manner at all times, and in the case of a lottery by the profit lottery means, when a winning occurs at the common start port Is to give another profit to the player, another profit lottery execution means for executing the lottery to determine whether or not, and when the winning by lottery by the separate profit lottery execution means, the variable is more frequently than the normal game Advantageous game opportunity giving means for giving the player an opportunity for an advantageous game that enables winning at the start opening. The winning facilitating means may be an aspect that facilitates the generation of winnings by releasing the suppression by the winning suppressing means, or facilitates the generation of winnings while being suppressed by the winning suppressing means. It is also possible to use this mode. Such a function of the winning suppression means can also be applied to the following solution means 2 and later.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, in addition to giving a game ball to a player (paying a prize ball) by winning a prize at a variable start opening, a lottery by profit lottery means is expected to win the game. It is the basic game content. And if you win the lottery, you will be given a special game opportunity to the player, and a special prize can be generated at a higher frequency during this special game than in the normal game. Many game balls can be given. Special winnings occur when, for example, game balls flow into a special winning opening other than the variable starting opening, but special winnings do not occur at all during normal games, or the occurrence frequency is extremely low. Is set. However, during a special game, a special prize can be generated at a higher frequency than in a normal game. Therefore, the chances for generating a special prize within a short period are increased. A special prize that occurs during a special game is a prize that has a large profit (the number of game balls given per prize) for the player. In the gaming machine of the present invention, a game ball is given to a player by winning, but a game ball is not given without winning (except for rental of game balls). This is the same for the other means described below.

  In this way, the player's expectation and interest in the gaming machine of the present invention is directed to being given a special gaming opportunity by winning, but in the gaming machine of the present invention, it is defined in advance. During normal games where games are played under normal conditions, the occurrence of winnings at the variable start port is suppressed. One of the means for suppressing the occurrence of winning is minimizing the width of the opening of the variable start port. In other words, the width of the opening of the variable start port is basically minimized during the normal game. In addition to this, as means for suppressing the occurrence of winnings, means for suppressing the inflow of game balls from the opening of the minimum width when the width of the opening of the variable start opening is minimized (arrangement of obstacle nails, etc. ) A state in which a normal game is played under such normal conditions is referred to as a “normal state” in the gaming machine of the present invention. As the normal state, for example, it is possible to assume a state when the player first starts playing after the game hall starts business. In such a normal state, it is a premise that a state (such as a big hit or a probability fluctuation) that is advantageous to a special player does not occur.

  As described above, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the player receives a lottery at the occurrence of a prize at the variable start port, and plays a game while aiming to advance to a special game by winning, In the meantime, the occurrence of winnings at the variable start opening is suppressed, which is one bottleneck for the player. In other words, even if a game is played from the beginning aiming for a prize at the variable start opening, a winning at the variable start opening does not occur efficiently, and there is a possibility that the opportunity to receive the lottery does not occur easily. To be sure, winning the lottery that is triggered by the passage of the gate maximizes the width of the opening of the variable start port and facilitates the generation of winnings, but maximization of the opening width performed here is also temporal For example, the time when the opening width is maximized is shorter than the firing time interval when firing one game ball at a time, and the number of times is about once or twice. Therefore, the simplification of winning by the winning facilitating means does not cause the winning to occur frequently.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a common start port is provided separately from the variable start port, and when winning in a lottery performed with a winning at this common start port, the variable start port is used at a higher frequency than normal games. It is assumed that an opportunity for an advantageous game that allows the winning of a prize to be generated is given. When an opportunity for an advantageous game is given, the occurrence of winning at the variable start by the winning facilitating means becomes easier than in the case of a normal game. The advantageous game given here is not an opportunity for a player to collect many game balls like a special game, but can win a prize at a variable starting point more frequently than a normal game. Is an opportunity. That is, in an advantageous game, the opening width is maximized for a longer time than the time when the opening width of the variable starting opening is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game, and the opening width is maximized by one winning. The number of times will be increased compared to normal games. As a result, if an opportunity for an advantageous game is given, even if the probability of winning in the lottery that is triggered by the passage of the gate is about the same as in a normal game, it can be changed more frequently than in a normal game. Winning at the starting point occurs.

  Therefore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, when a player first plays a game aiming to win a prize at the common start port, and wins a lottery performed by the occurrence of the win and proceeds from a normal game to an advantageous game, the variable start is then performed. The flow of being able to advance to a special game opportunity by winning a prize while frequently generating oral prizes is effective as a strategy for playing a game. As described above, according to the gaming machine of the present invention, not only the winning of one lottery is regarded as a game content, but a normal lottery is won by a lottery performed with a winning at the common start port. If you win the game by clearing this first goal, you will get an advantageous game opportunity, and then you will win in a lottery that will be triggered by winning a prize at the variable start opening. Can be provided as a second goal. Accordingly, the player can clear the first lottery in the normal state, and set the first goal to be a condition advantageous to him from the normal state, and can start the game carefully. Next, after the player has achieved the first goal, the player can continue to play the game eagerly for the purpose of being given a special game opportunity in the next winning.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the player may win by a lottery performed in the opportunity of winning directly at the variable start port from the normal state, and in this case, another interest is obtained. In other words, in this case, it is difficult to win a prize at the variable starting point, so we will dare to choose a difficult route and challenge the game, but if you win a win well there, Can give satisfaction and achievement.

  Note that in the gaming machine of the present invention, a lottery (lottery by profit lottery means) triggered by winning at the variable start opening, and a lottery (lottery by another profit lottery means) triggered by winning at the same start opening The content or value of the profit given to the player by winning is different, but it is not a completely different profit. In other words, the lottery that is triggered by winning the prize at the variable starting point and the lottery that is triggered by winning the prize at the common start point are common in the sense that the lottery gives the player some benefit, and the lottery The mechanism to perform and the probability of winning is the same.

  In addition, when the variable start port has a movable mechanism that can change the width of the opening of the variable start port by moving the two movable pieces closer to or away from each other, the movable mechanism is movable in the initial state during normal games. The pieces are held close to each other. On the other hand, when the movable mechanism is operated to separate the two movable pieces from each other, the width of the opening of the variable start port can be maximized.

(Solution 2)
The gaming machine of the present invention (hereinafter referred to as “the present solution” to be distinguished from other independent aspects) has a separate structure. In other words, in the gaming machine in which a game is performed using a game ball and the game ball is given to the player by a winning that occurs during the game, the present solving means generates a prize by the inflow of the game ball, Suppress the occurrence of winnings at the variable start opening between the variable start opening that allows the width of the opening to be changed within a predetermined range and the normal game where the game is played under normal conditions defined in advance The winning start at the variable start opening should be facilitated by the winning suppression means, the gate having a passage for allowing the game ball to pass without winning, and the passing of the game ball through the gate. When the winning lottery for executing the lottery to determine whether or not and the winning by lottery by the easy lottery executing means during the normal game, the width of the opening of the variable start opening is fixed Period Maximizing it only once and making the winnings at the variable starting port easier, and providing the player with a profit when the winning at the variable starting point occurs Profit lottery execution means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to win, and winning by lottery by the profit lottery execution means, it is possible to generate a special prize more frequently than the normal game over a predetermined period Special game opportunity granting means for giving a special game opportunity to a player, and a game ball flows separately from the variable start port, and a prize is generated, and is always the same regardless of whether it is the normal game or not. The player is given a profit different from the lottery by the profit lottery means when a winning at the same starting port that allows the game ball to flow in the mode and a winning at the same starting port has occurred About When winning by lottery by another profit lottery executing means for determining whether or not to win, and by the other profit lottery executing means, the winning opening means of the opening of the variable start opening during the normal game for a specific period of time Opportunity for an advantageous game in which winning at the variable start port can occur at a frequency higher than that of the normal game by maximizing the width of the opening of the variable start port at a frequency that is higher than the mode in which the width is maximized Advantageous game opportunity granting means for granting to the player.

  Alternatively, the winning facilitating means maximizes the width of the opening of the variable start port in such a manner that it becomes difficult to win a game ball when winning by lottery by the facilitating lottery executing means during the normal game. (Maximize only within a time shorter than the minimum firing time interval of game balls that are intermittently fired). Further, when the advantageous game opportunity giving means is won by lottery by the separate profit lottery executing means, the opening width of the variable start opening is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game over a specific period. An opportunity for an advantageous game where winning at the variable start opening can occur at a frequency higher than that of the normal game by maximizing the width of the opening of the variable start opening in a manner that makes it easier to win a game ball than May be provided to the player. Note that the functions of the winning facilitating means and the advantageous game opportunity giving means mentioned here can also be applied to the following solving means.

  In this solution, in addition to awarding a game ball to a player when a winning at a variable starting point has occurred (paying a prize ball), a lottery by a profit lottery means is made to expect the winning Is the basic game content. And if you win the lottery, you will be given a special game opportunity to the player, and a special prize can be generated at a higher frequency during this special game than in the normal game. Many game balls can be given. Special winnings occur when, for example, game balls flow into a special winning opening other than the variable starting opening, but special winnings do not occur at all during normal games, or the occurrence frequency is extremely low. Is set. However, during a special game, a special prize can be generated at a higher frequency than in a normal game. Therefore, the chances for generating a special prize within a short period are increased. A special prize that occurs during a special game is a prize that has a large profit (the number of game balls given per prize) for the player.

  In this way, the player's expectation and interest in this solution will be directed to being given a special game opportunity by winning, but in this solution, the normal condition defined in advance is used. During normal games where games are played below, the occurrence of winnings at the variable start is suppressed. One of the means for suppressing the occurrence of winning is minimizing the width of the opening of the variable start port. In other words, the width of the opening of the variable start port is basically minimized during the normal game. In addition to this, as means for suppressing the occurrence of winnings, means for suppressing the inflow of game balls from the opening of the minimum width when the width of the opening of the variable start opening is minimized (arrangement of obstacle nails, etc. ) A state in which a normal game is played under such a normal condition is referred to as a “normal state” in the present solution. As the normal state, for example, it is possible to assume a state when the player first starts playing after the game hall starts business. In such a normal state, it is a premise that a state (such as a big hit or a probability fluctuation) that is advantageous to a special player does not occur.

  Also, in this solution, a lottery is performed in response to the passage of a gate that is not a prize, and when this is won, the width of the opening of the variable start port is only once (or at least once) for a certain period of time per winning. By maximizing, winning at the variable start opening is facilitated. However, in this case, the number of times that the width of the opening is maximized is extremely small (about once or twice), and the time for which the width of the opening is maximized at one time is extremely short compared to the case of advantageous games. Since it is set, it is almost impossible to expect winnings from the player's point of view as compared to an advantageous game opportunity.

  Therefore, in this solution, a player receives a lottery at the occurrence of a prize at the variable start port, and plays a game while aiming to advance to a special game by winning, but during a normal game, a variable start is performed. It is a bottleneck for the player that the occurrence of winnings in the mouth is suppressed. In other words, even if a game is played from the beginning aiming for a prize at the variable start opening, a winning at the variable start opening does not occur efficiently, and there is a possibility that the opportunity to receive the lottery does not occur easily.

  Therefore, in this solution, a common start port is provided separately from the variable start port, and when winning in the lottery that is triggered by winning at this common start port, winning at the variable start port is more frequent than normal games. It is assumed that an opportunity for an advantageous game that can be generated is given. The advantageous game given here is not an opportunity for a player to collect many game balls like a special game, but can win a prize at a variable starting point more frequently than a normal game. Is an opportunity. That is, in an advantageous game, the opening width is maximized for a longer time than the time when the opening width of the variable starting opening is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game, and the opening width is maximized by one winning. The number of times will be increased compared to normal games. As a result, if an opportunity for an advantageous game is given, even if the probability of winning in the lottery that is triggered by the passage of the gate is about the same as in a normal game, it can be changed more frequently than in a normal game. Winning at the starting point occurs.

  Therefore, in this solution, when a player first plays a game aiming for a win at the same-style start opening, and wins a lottery performed by the occurrence of the win and proceeds from a normal game to an advantageous game, next, at the variable start opening As a result of winning the game while generating frequent winnings, the flow of being able to proceed to a special gaming opportunity is effective as a strategy for playing the game. As described above, according to the present solution, it is not simply determined that a single lottery win is used as a game content, but during a normal game, a lottery is performed with a winning at a common start port. Set the first goal, and if you win the game by clearing this first goal, you will get the opportunity to play an advantageous game, and then you will win the lottery that will be triggered by winning a prize at the variable start opening. It is possible to provide games that are rich in changes such as the second goal. Accordingly, the player can clear the first lottery in the normal state, and set the first goal to be a condition advantageous to him from the normal state, and can start the game carefully. Next, after the player has achieved the first goal, the player can continue to play the game eagerly for the purpose of being given a special game opportunity in the next winning.

  Further, in the present solution, the player may win by a lottery performed when the player directly wins a prize at the variable start port from a normal state, and in this case, another interest is obtained. In other words, in this case, it is difficult to win a prize at the variable starting point, so we will dare to choose a difficult route and challenge the game, but if you win a win well there, Can give satisfaction and achievement.

  In this solution, the lottery (lottery by profit lottery means) triggered by winning at the variable start opening and the lottery (lottery by separate profit lottery means) triggered by winning at the same start opening Although the content or value of the profit given to the player by the winning is different, it is not a completely different profit. In other words, the lottery that is triggered by winning the prize at the variable starting point and the lottery that is triggered by winning the prize at the common start point are common in the sense that the lottery gives the player some benefit, and the lottery The mechanism to perform and the probability of winning is the same. The nature of the lottery is the same in the other means described below.

  In addition, when the variable start port has a movable mechanism that can change the width of the opening of the variable start port by moving the two movable pieces closer to or away from each other, the movable mechanism is movable in the initial state during normal games. The pieces are held close to each other. On the other hand, when the movable mechanism is operated to separate the two movable pieces from each other, the width of the opening of the variable start port can be maximized. Such a variable mechanism for changing the opening width of the variable start port can be similarly applied to other solutions described below.

(Solution 3)
In the gaming machine in which a game is performed using a game ball and the game ball is given to the player by a winning that occurs during the game, the present solving means having an independent configuration generates a prize by the inflow of the game ball. A winning at the variable start opening between the variable start opening that allows the width of the opening into which the game ball flows in can be changed within a predetermined range and a normal game in which a game is played under a predetermined normal condition In response to a winning suppression means that suppresses the occurrence of a game, a gate having a passage that allows a game ball to pass without generating a win, and a game ball passing through the gate, the occurrence of a winning at the variable start opening An easy lottery execution means for executing a lottery for determining whether or not to facilitate, and a winning by a lottery by the easy lottery execution means during the normal game, the opening of the variable start opening per winning Constant width Benefits are awarded to the player when the winning is made at the variable start and the winning facilitating means that makes the winning at the variable start easy by maximizing only once over the period. Profit lottery execution means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to win, and winning by lottery by the profit lottery execution means, it is possible to generate a special prize more frequently than the normal game over a predetermined period Special game opportunity granting means for giving a special game opportunity to a player, and a game ball flows separately from the variable start port, and a prize is generated, and is always the same regardless of whether it is the normal game or not. The player is given a profit different from the lottery by the profit lottery means when a winning at the same starting port that allows the game ball to flow in the mode and a winning at the same starting port has occurred Should Another profit lottery execution means for executing a lottery to determine whether or not, a normal game mode in which a lottery is executed by the profit lottery execution means or the another profit lottery execution means with a predetermined winning probability, and a lottery than this normal game mode The game mode changing means for making it possible to mutually change the high probability gaming mode in which the probability of winning in the game is set to be more than double, and the winning results of the lottery executed by the separate profit lottery executing means are different from each other When winning a lottery executed by another profit lottery winning type specifying means and another profit lottery executing type specifying means for specifying a plurality of winning types, among the plurality of winning types specified by the different profit lottery winning type specifying means The other profit lottery winning type determining means for determining which of the winning types is selected, and the lottery executed by the separate profit lottery executing means, If it is determined by the winning type determining means that it corresponds to a special winning type, in addition to performing the change from the normal gaming mode to the high probability gaming mode by the gaming mode changing unit, during the normal game By performing the winning facilitating operation for maximizing the width of the opening of the variable start port over a specific period more frequently than the aspect in which the width of the opening of the variable start port is maximized by the winning facilitating means, A special advantageous game opportunity granting means for giving a player an opportunity for an advantageous game that enables winning at the variable start port at a frequency higher than that of the normal game; and a lottery executed by the separate profit lottery execution means. When it is determined that the winning category is determined to fall under a specific winning type by the separate profit lottery winning type determining unit, the high probability game mode is changed from the normal gaming mode by the gaming mode changing unit. The width of the opening of the variable start opening is maximized more frequently than the aspect in which the opening width of the variable start opening is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game without changing to Specific advantageous game opportunity granting means for granting a player an advantageous game opportunity that allows winning at the variable start port at a frequency higher than that of the normal game by performing the winning facilitating operation to be performed; Is provided.

  In this solution, in addition to awarding a game ball to a player when a winning at a variable starting point has occurred (paying a prize ball), a lottery by a profit lottery means is made to expect the winning Is the basic game content. And if you win the lottery, you will be given a special game opportunity to the player, and a special prize can be generated at a higher frequency during this special game than in the normal game. Many game balls can be given. Special winnings occur when, for example, game balls flow into a special winning opening other than the variable starting opening, but special winnings do not occur at all during normal games, or the occurrence frequency is extremely low. Is set. However, during special games, special prizes can be generated at a higher frequency than in normal games. Therefore, there are more opportunities for special prizes to be made within a short period of time. A special prize that occurs during a special game is a prize that has a large profit (the number of game balls given per prize) for the player.

  In this way, the player's expectation and interest in this solution will be directed to being given a special game opportunity by winning, but in this solution, the normal condition defined in advance is used. During normal games where games are played below, the occurrence of winnings at the variable start is suppressed. One of the means for suppressing the occurrence of winning is minimizing the width of the opening of the variable start port. In other words, the width of the opening of the variable start port is basically minimized during the normal game. In addition to this, as means for suppressing the occurrence of winnings, means for suppressing the inflow of game balls from the opening of the minimum width when the width of the opening of the variable start opening is minimized (arrangement of obstacle nails, etc. ) A state in which a normal game is played under such a normal condition is referred to as a “normal state” in the present solution. As the normal state, for example, it is possible to assume a state when the player first starts playing after the game hall starts business. In such a normal state, it is a premise that a state (such as a big hit or a probability fluctuation) that is advantageous to a special player does not occur.

  Also, in this solution, a lottery is performed in response to the passage of a gate that is not a prize, and when this is won, the width of the opening of the variable start port is only once (or at least once) for a certain period of time per winning. By maximizing, winning at the variable start opening is facilitated. However, in this case, the number of times that the width of the opening is maximized is extremely small (about once or twice), and the time for which the width of the opening is maximized at one time is extremely short compared to the case of advantageous games. Since it is set, it is almost impossible to expect winnings from the player's point of view as compared to an advantageous game opportunity.

  Therefore, in this solution, a player receives a lottery at the occurrence of a prize at the variable start port, and plays a game while aiming to advance to a special game by winning, but during a normal game, a variable start is performed. It is a bottleneck for the player that the occurrence of winnings in the mouth is suppressed. In other words, even if a game is played from the beginning aiming for a prize at the variable start opening, a winning at the variable start opening does not occur efficiently, and there is a possibility that the opportunity to receive the lottery does not occur easily.

  Therefore, in this solution, a common start port is provided separately from the variable start port, and in the lottery performed with the winning at this common start port, it corresponds to one of multiple winning types, and among these, a special win If it falls under the category, the winning probability itself in the lottery will be changed from the normal probability to more than double (2 times or more), and an advantageous game opportunity where winning at the variable starting point can occur more frequently than the normal game Is to be granted. The special advantageous game given here is not an opportunity for the player to collect a lot of game balls like the special game, but it may generate a prize at the variable starting point more frequently than the normal game. This is an opportunity. That is, in an advantageous game, the opening width is maximized for a longer time than the time when the opening width of the variable starting opening is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game, and the opening width is maximized by one winning. The number of times will be increased compared to normal games. As a result, if an opportunity for an advantageous game is given, even if the probability of winning in the lottery that is triggered by the passage of the gate is about the same as in a normal game, it can be changed more frequently than in a normal game. Winning at the starting point occurs. In addition, in order to distinguish two states with different winning probabilities for lottery, in this solution, a case where a lottery is performed with a predetermined normal probability (relatively low probability) is referred to as a “normal game mode”. A case where a lottery is performed with a higher probability than this will be referred to as a “high probability game mode”.

  As mentioned above, if you win a lottery and fall into a special type of winning, not only will you win at the variable starting point with a high frequency, but it will be relatively early due to the transition to a high probability gaming mode. Since the player can expect that the next winning will be obtained, in addition to (1) the probability of winning is increased for the player, (2) the frequency of receiving the lottery is increased by 2 Heavy merits arise.

  Therefore, in this solution, when a player first plays a game with a goal at the start of the game and wins a lottery performed by the occurrence of the win and falls into a special winning type, the player In addition to increasing the chances of receiving a lottery by changing the goal to generate more winnings at the variable start opening than the state starting opening, the winning probability has been changed to a relatively early (less) The player can have an expectation that the next winning will be achieved (by lottery).

  However, even if you win a lottery by winning at the opening of the common mode, if you win a specific winning type, there will be no change from the normal game mode to the high probability game mode, and the lottery will continue to be normal It will be performed in the game mode. Even so, if a player wins a specific winning type, an opportunity for an advantageous game will be given, so that the player will enjoy the advantage that the frequency of winning a prize at the variable starting port will be higher than in a normal game. Can do. In this case, the player has more chances to receive a lottery that is triggered by the occurrence of a prize at the variable start opening by changing the target to generate a lot of winnings at the variable start opening instead of the synchronous start opening. It will be. Thereby, it is possible to suppress a decrease in game motivation while giving the player the expectation that a special game opportunity will be given by the next winning.

  In this way, according to the present solution, first, a game is played aiming at the occurrence of a prize at the same-style start port, and when the game is elected and proceeds from the normal game to the special advantageous game or the specific advantageous game, the variable start is then performed. The flow of being able to advance to a special game opportunity by winning a prize while frequently generating oral prizes is effective as a strategy for playing a game. Therefore, in this solution means that the winning of a lottery is not a simple one lottery win, but a lottery that takes place at the start of the same game during the first game. Set a goal, and if you win by clearing this first goal, you will get a special advantageous game or an advantageous game opportunity, and then you will win in a lottery that will be triggered by winning at the variable starting point It is possible to provide a variety of games such as the second goal. In addition, by setting a higher target to correspond to a special winning type in the first goal, it is possible to give a sense of tension to each time a lottery is received. Also, even if it does not correspond to a special winning type, even if it corresponds to a specific winning type, by satisfying the first lottery in the normal state, we feel satisfied that we got out of the normal state and got an advantageous game opportunity Can be given to players. In addition, the game can be continued eagerly while expecting the player to have a special game opportunity in the next winning.

  Further, in the present solution, the player may win from a normal state in a lottery that is triggered by winning a prize at the variable start opening, and in this case, another interest is obtained. In other words, in this case, it is difficult to win a prize at the variable starting point, so we will dare to choose a difficult route and challenge the game, but if you win a win well there, Can give satisfaction and achievement. Such an advantage can be similarly produced in the other means described below.

(Solution 4)
The present solving means having an independent configuration is a gaming machine in which a game is played using a game ball, and a game ball is given to a player by winning that occurs during the game, and a game board supported by a frame, A launching device that continuously launches game balls one by one in time according to a predetermined launching operation, and a game area that is formed on the surface of the game board and in which the game balls launched by the ball launching unit flow down And a variable start port that generates a prize by the inflow of game balls flowing down the game area and can change the width of the opening through which the game balls flow in within a predetermined range, During a normal game where a game is played under conditions, a winning suppression means for suppressing the occurrence of winning at the variable start opening, a gate having a passage through which a game ball can pass without generating a winning in the gaming area, Operate the specified opening / closing member Easily generate a prize at the variable start opening, triggered by a variable winning device that opens or closes a special winning opening through which the game balls flowing down the game area can flow and the gate passing through the gate An easy lottery execution means for executing a lottery to determine whether or not to make a win, and a winning by a lottery by the easy lottery execution means during the normal game, the width of the opening of the variable start opening per winning Maximizing the value only once over a certain period of time to facilitate the generation of a prize at the variable start opening, and the opportunity for winning the prize at the variable start opening to the player Profit lottery execution means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to give a profit, and when winning by lottery by the profit lottery execution means, it is longer than the time interval at which game balls are fired one by one by the launching device An opportunity for a special game that allows the special prize opening to be won at a higher frequency than the normal game by repeatedly performing the opening operation of the special prize opening up to a predetermined number of times by the variable prize device. A special game opportunity granting means for granting a player a game ball and a winning game by flowing in a game ball separately from the variable start port, and a game ball always in the same mode regardless of whether it is the normal game or not Whether or not to give a player a profit different from the lottery by the profit lottery means when a winning at the same condition starting opening has occurred. Another profit lottery execution means for executing a lottery to determine the game, a normal game mode in which a lottery is executed by the profit lottery execution means or the separate profit lottery execution means with a predetermined winning probability, and a lottery than the normal game mode. As a result of the lottery executed by the separate profit lottery execution means, the game mode change means for making it possible to mutually change the high probability game mode set with a probability of winning more than double, When winning a lottery executed by another profit lottery winning type specifying means and another profit lottery winning type specifying means defining a plurality of different winning types, a plurality of winning types specified by the separate profit lottery winning type specifying means A special lottery winning type discriminating means for discriminating which of these winning types, and a special prize winning by the lottery executed by the separate profit lottery executing means, and the special profit lottery winning type discriminating means If it is determined that it falls under the type, the variable prize-winning device opens the special prize opening for a period shorter than the time interval at which one game ball is fired at a time by the launching device. After performing the releasing action a plurality of times, in addition to performing the change from the normal game mode to the high-probability game mode by the game mode change unit, the winning facilitating unit during the normal game By performing the winning facilitating operation for maximizing the width of the opening of the variable start opening at a higher frequency than the aspect in which the width of the opening of the variable start opening is maximized, the frequency is higher than that of the normal game. And a special advantageous game opportunity granting means for giving a player an advantageous game opportunity that allows winning at the variable start opening, and a lottery executed by the separate profit lottery executing means, and winning the separate profit If it is determined by the lottery winning type determining means that the winning type corresponds to a specific winning type, the variable winning device is applied to the variable winning device only for a period shorter than the time interval at which one game ball is discharged by the emitting device. After the operation of opening the special prize opening is performed a plurality of times, the game mode changing means does not change the normal game mode to the high-probability game mode, so that the game can be easily won during the normal game. More than the mode in which the width of the opening of the variable start opening is maximized by the adjusting means, the winning facilitating operation for maximizing the width of the opening of the variable start opening is performed over a specific period more frequently than the normal game. Specific advantageous game opportunity granting means for granting a player an advantageous game opportunity that enables winning at the variable start opening at a high frequency.

  As described above, with regard to the winning facilitating operation when an advantageous game opportunity is given, the opening width of the variable winning opening over a period longer than the time interval at which one game ball is fired one by one by the launching device. May be a mode in which is maximized. More preferably, a mode in which the opening width of the variable start opening is maximized over a period that is two times or more the game ball firing time interval. As a result, a plurality of game balls can easily flow in during the period in which the opening width of the variable start opening is maximized, so that winning at the variable start opening can occur frequently. It should be noted that all of the other means described below can be applied to the winning facilitating operation when an advantageous game opportunity is given.

  In this solution, in addition to awarding a game ball to a player when a winning at a variable starting point has occurred (paying a prize ball), a lottery by a profit lottery means is made to expect the winning Is the basic game content. And if you win the lottery, you will be given a special game opportunity to the player, and during this special game, you will be able to win special prizes at a higher frequency than the normal game. More game balls can be given in comparison. The special prize opening is opened or closed by the variable prize winning device, but the special prize opening is not opened at all during the normal game, or the opening frequency is set extremely low. However, during the special game, the special prize opening is opened for a period longer than the time interval for launching the game balls one by one by the launching device, so it is easy to generate a prize at the special prize opening during this opening. is there. More preferably, during the special game, the special winning opening is opened with a maximum opening period of about 50 times the shooting time interval of the game balls by the launching device. If the maximum opening period is long to this extent, a plurality of game balls that have flowed down the game area can be easily made to flow into the special winning opening by continuously firing the game balls during this period. The number will also increase. In addition, since the opening operation of the special prize opening during the special game is repeated up to a predetermined number of times, the player is given an opportunity to collect many prize balls during the special game. Note that the winning at the special winning opening is a winning with a large profit (the number of game balls given per winning) for the player.

  As described above, the player's expectation and interest in the present solution will be directed to being given a special game opportunity by winning the lottery. During normal games where the game is played under normal conditions, the occurrence of winnings at the variable starting port is suppressed. One of the means for suppressing the occurrence of winning is minimizing the width of the opening of the variable start port. In other words, the width of the opening of the variable start port is basically minimized during the normal game. In addition to this, as means for suppressing the occurrence of winnings, means for suppressing the inflow of game balls from the opening of the minimum width when the width of the opening of the variable start opening is minimized (arrangement of obstacle nails, etc. ) A state in which a normal game is played under such a normal condition is referred to as a “normal state” in the present solution. As the normal state, for example, it is possible to assume a state when the player first starts playing after the game hall starts business. In such a normal state, it is a premise that a state (such as a big hit or a probability fluctuation) that is advantageous to a special player does not occur.

  Also, in this solution, a lottery is performed in response to the passage of a gate that is not a prize, and when this is won, the width of the opening of the variable start port is only once (or at least once) for a certain period of time per winning. By maximizing, winning at the variable start opening is facilitated. However, in this case, the number of times that the width of the opening is maximized is extremely small (about once or twice), and the time for which the width of the opening is maximized at one time is extremely short compared to the case of advantageous games. Since it is set, it is almost impossible to expect winnings from the player's point of view as compared to an advantageous game opportunity. More preferable is an aspect in which the opening width is maximized only within a time interval that is equal to or shorter than the time interval at which the game balls are fired one by one by the launching device. In such an embodiment, even if game balls are continuously being fired, it is unlikely that the game ball will flow into the variable start port without difficulty during one maximization. It can be said that it is difficult to win a prize in the mouth.

  Therefore, in this solution, a player receives a lottery at the occurrence of a prize at the variable start port, and plays a game while aiming to advance to a special game by winning, but during a normal game, a variable start is performed. It is a bottleneck for the player that the occurrence of winnings in the mouth is suppressed. In other words, even if a game is played from the beginning aiming for a prize at the variable start opening, a winning at the variable start opening does not occur efficiently, and there is a possibility that the opportunity to receive the lottery does not occur easily.

  Therefore, in this solution, a common start port is provided separately from the variable start port, and in the lottery performed with the winning at this common start port, it corresponds to one of multiple winning types, and among these, a special win If it falls under the category, after opening the special prize opening multiple times with the variable prize device for a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval, the winning probability itself in the lottery is more than doubled from the normal probability (more than doubled) ) And an opportunity for an advantageous game that allows a winning at the variable start port to occur more frequently than in a normal game. The special advantageous game given here is not an opportunity for the player to collect a lot of game balls like the special game, but it may generate a prize at the variable starting point more frequently than the normal game. This is an opportunity. That is, in the special advantageous game, the opening width is maximized for a longer time than the time when the opening width of the variable start opening is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game, and the opening width is increased by one win. The number of times of maximization is increased compared to normal games. As a result, if an opportunity for an advantageous game is given, even if the probability of winning in the lottery that is triggered by the passage of the gate is about the same as in a normal game, it can be changed more frequently than in a normal game. Winning at the starting point occurs. In addition, in order to distinguish two states with different winning probabilities for lottery, in this solution, a case where a lottery is performed with a predetermined normal probability (relatively low probability) is referred to as a “normal game mode”. A case where a lottery is performed with a higher probability than this will be referred to as a “high probability game mode”.

  Note that opening the special prize opening in a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval as described above makes it difficult to win a prize at the special prize opening during the opening or the opening action by the variable prize winning device. The purpose is to make it difficult for a player to discover (or detect, recognize, or perceive) an opening action by making it as inconspicuous as possible. For this reason, it is preferable that one release period is limited to about one half of the game ball firing time interval, and the number of times that the special winning opening is opened is limited to about 2 or 3 times. A mode is good.

  Therefore, if you win a lottery and fall into a special winning category, you will not be actively attracting the player's interest in winning a special prize opening by a short-term opening action, but after that variable start In addition to generating frequent winnings in the mouth, by making a transition to the high probability gaming mode, it is possible to make the player expect that the next winning will be obtained relatively early. For this reason, in addition to (1) the probability of winning being increased for the player, (2) the frequency of receiving the lottery is increased, resulting in a double merit.

  Therefore, in this solution, when a player first plays a game with a goal at the start of the game and wins a lottery performed by the occurrence of the win and falls into a special winning type, the player In addition to increasing the chances of receiving a lottery by changing the goal to generate more winnings at the variable start opening than the state starting opening, the winning probability has been changed to a relatively early (less) The player can have an expectation that the next winning will be achieved (by lottery).

  However, even if you win in the lottery performed by winning a prize at the common start opening, if it falls under a specific winning type, the special prize opening will be made by a variable winning device for a period shorter than the game ball launch time interval. There is no change from the normal game mode to the high-probability game mode after performing the opening operation for a plurality of times, and the lottery is performed in the normal game mode. Even so, if a player wins a specific winning type, an opportunity for an advantageous game will be given, so that the player will enjoy the advantage that the frequency of winning a prize at the variable starting port will be higher than in a normal game. Can do. In this case, the player has the opportunity to receive a lottery that is triggered by the occurrence of a prize at the variable start opening, by changing the target to generate a lot of winnings at the variable start opening instead of the synchronous start opening. It will be. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a special game opportunity will be given by the next winning.

  In addition, when it corresponds to a specific winning type, the opening operation of the special winning opening is performed for a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval for the same purpose as that corresponding to the special winning type. For this reason, it is preferable that one release period is limited to about one half of the game ball firing time interval, and the number of times that the special winning opening is opened is limited to about 2 or 3 times. A mode is good.

  In this way, according to the present solution, first, a game is played aiming at the occurrence of a prize at the same-style start port, and when the game is elected and proceeds from the normal game to the special advantageous game or the specific advantageous game, the variable start is then performed. The flow of being able to advance to a special game opportunity by winning a prize while frequently generating oral prizes is effective as a strategy for playing a game. Therefore, in this solution means that the winning of a lottery is not a simple one lottery win, but a lottery that takes place at the start of the same game during the first game. Set a goal, and if you win by clearing this first goal, you will get a special advantageous game or an advantageous game opportunity, and then you will win in a lottery that will be triggered by winning at the variable starting point It is possible to provide a variety of games such as the second goal. In addition, by setting a higher target to correspond to a special winning type in the first goal, it is possible to give a sense of tension to each time a lottery is received. In addition, even if it does not fall under a special win type and falls under a specific win type, the satisfaction of being able to get out of the normal state and gain an advantageous game opportunity by clearing the first lottery in the normal state Can be given to the player. In addition, the game can be continued eagerly while expecting the player to have a special game opportunity in the next winning.

(Solution 5)
The present solving means having an independent configuration is a gaming machine in which a game is played using a game ball, and a game ball is given to a player by winning that occurs during the game, and a game board supported by a frame, A launching device that continuously launches game balls one by one in time according to a predetermined launching operation, and a game area that is formed on the surface of the game board and in which the game balls launched by the ball launching unit flow down And a variable start port that generates a prize by the inflow of game balls flowing down the game area and can change the width of the opening through which the game balls flow in within a predetermined range, During a normal game where a game is played under conditions, a winning suppression means for suppressing the occurrence of winning at the variable start opening, a gate having a passage through which a game ball can pass without generating a winning in the gaming area, Operate the specified opening / closing member Easily generate a prize at the variable start opening, triggered by a variable winning device that opens or closes a special winning opening through which the game balls flowing down the game area can flow and the gate passing through the gate An easy lottery execution means for executing a lottery to determine whether or not to make a win, and a winning by a lottery by the easy lottery execution means during the normal game, the width of the opening of the variable start opening per winning , And a normal game mode in which a lottery is executed with a predetermined winning probability, and this normal game. The game mode change means that allows the probability of winning the lottery to be more than doubled than the mode and the high probability game mode that can be mutually changed, and the winning at the variable start opening occurred as a trigger Person Profit lottery execution means for making a lottery to determine whether or not to give profits, and a profit lottery winning type rule for prescribing a plurality of winning types with different contents as the winning results of the lottery executed by the profit lottery execution means Profit lottery winning to determine which of the plurality of winning types defined by the profit lottery winning type defining means corresponds to the winning lottery means and the lottery executed by the profit lottery executing means When it is determined by the lottery executed by the type discriminating means and the profit lottery executing means, and the profit lottery winning type discriminating means determines that it corresponds to a special winning type, one game ball is set by the launching device. Repeatedly performing the operation of opening the special prize opening by the variable prize-winning device over a period longer than the time interval to be fired up to a predetermined number of times. Thus, after giving the player an opportunity for a special game that enables the special prize opening to be awarded at a higher frequency compared to the normal game, the game mode changing means changes the high probability game from the normal game mode. Special game profit granting means for giving a player a profit to change the mode, and a game ball flows separately from the variable start port, and a prize is generated, regardless of whether it is the normal game or not A player who receives a profit different from the case of the lottery by the profit lottery means when a winning at the same state starting opening that allows the game ball to always flow in the same mode and a winning at the same state starting opening has occurred Another profit lottery execution means for executing a lottery for determining whether or not to be granted, and another profit lottery that specifies a plurality of winning types having different contents as the winning results of the lottery executed by the separate profit lottery execution means Winning When winning a lottery executed by the class specifying means and the separate profit lottery executing means, it is determined which of the plurality of winning types specified by the separate profit lottery winning type specifying means corresponds to When the other profit lottery winning type discriminating means and the lottery executed by the other profit lottery executing means are won, and when the other profit lottery winning type discriminating means determines that it corresponds to a special winning type, the launching device After the operation of opening the special prize opening by the variable prize-winning device is performed a plurality of times only for a period shorter than the time interval at which game balls are fired one by one by the game mode changing means, the game mode changing means In addition to performing the change to the high probability game mode, a state in which the opening width of the variable start port is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game By performing the winning facilitating operation for maximizing the width of the opening of the variable starting port at a higher frequency over a specific period, winning at the variable starting port can be generated at a higher frequency than the normal game. A special advantageous game opportunity granting means for granting an advantageous game opportunity to a player, and a lottery executed by the separate profit lottery execution means, and when the separate profit lottery winning type determination means corresponds to a specific winning type If determined, the game state change is performed after the variable winning device opens the special winning opening a plurality of times for a period shorter than the time interval at which the game balls are fired one by one by the launching device. Without changing from the normal game mode to the high-probability game mode by means, the opening of the variable start port is increased by the winning facilitating means during the normal game. Winning at the variable start opening is performed more frequently than the normal game by performing the winning facilitating operation for maximizing the width of the opening of the variable start opening at a higher frequency than the maximized mode. Specific advantageous game opportunity granting means for granting a player an advantageous game opportunity that can be generated.

  In this solution, in addition to awarding a game ball to a player when a winning at a variable starting point has occurred (paying a prize ball), a lottery by a profit lottery means is made to expect the winning Is the basic game content. And if you win the lottery, you will be given a special game opportunity to the player, and during this special game, you will be able to win special prizes at a higher frequency than the normal game. More game balls can be given in comparison. The special prize opening is opened or closed by the variable prize winning device, but the special prize opening is not opened at all during the normal game, or the opening frequency is set extremely low. However, during the special game, the special prize opening is opened for a period longer than the game ball firing time interval by the launching device. Therefore, it is easy to generate a prize at the special prize opening during the opening. More preferably, during the special game, the special winning opening is opened with a maximum opening period of about 50 times the shooting time interval of the game balls by the launching device. With such a long maximum opening period, a plurality of game balls that have flowed down the game area can be easily made to flow into the special winning opening by continuously firing the game balls during this period. The number will also increase. In addition, since the opening operation of the special prize opening during the special game is repeated up to a predetermined number of times, the player is given an opportunity to collect many prize balls during the special game. Note that the winning at the special winning opening is a winning with a large profit (the number of game balls given per winning) for the player.

  In particular, in this solution, after a lottery result corresponds to a special winning type, a special game opportunity is given, and then the winning probability itself in the lottery is given a profit that is changed from a normal probability to more than double (twice or more). It is supposed to be. In order to distinguish between two states with different winning probabilities for lottery, this solution means that the lottery is performed with a normal probability (relatively low probability) defined in advance, which is called “normal game mode”. A case where a lottery is performed with a higher probability is referred to as a “high probability game mode”. If the game mode is changed to the high probability game mode, the winning probability is more than doubled compared to the normal game mode. For this reason, it is easier to win in the high-probability gaming mode, and the player will be in a state where the next winning is almost promised (the state where the next winning can be obtained without passing too many lotteries). The expectation that a special game opportunity will be given can be greatly increased, and the player's willingness can be actively maintained. In the present solution means, the game mode changing means changes between the normal game mode and the high probability game mode for both the lottery executed by the profit lottery executing means and the lottery executed by the separate profit lottery executing means. Is possible.

  In this way, the player's expectations and interests in this solution are directed to being given a special game opportunity by winning a lottery, and even if a special game is achieved by falling into a special win type The greatest interest will be on increasing the winning probability after, but with this solution, during normal games where the game is played under normal conditions defined in advance, The occurrence of winnings is suppressed. One of the means for suppressing the occurrence of winning is minimizing the width of the opening of the variable start port. In other words, the width of the opening of the variable start port is basically minimized during the normal game. In addition to this, as means for suppressing the occurrence of winnings, means for suppressing the inflow of game balls from the opening of the minimum width when the width of the opening of the variable start opening is minimized (arrangement of obstacle nails, etc. ) A state in which a normal game is played under such a normal condition is referred to as a “normal state” in the present solution. As the normal state, for example, it is possible to assume a state when the player first starts playing after the game hall starts business. In such a normal state, it is a premise that a state (such as a big hit or a probability fluctuation) that is advantageous to a special player does not occur.

  Also, in this solution, a lottery is performed in response to the passage of a gate that is not a prize, and when this is won, the width of the opening of the variable start port is only once (or at least once) for a certain period of time per winning. By maximizing, winning at the variable start opening is facilitated. However, in this case, the number of times that the width of the opening is maximized is extremely small (about once or twice), and the time for which the width of the opening is maximized at one time is extremely short compared to the case of advantageous games. Since it is set, it is almost impossible to expect winnings from the player's point of view as compared to an advantageous game opportunity. More preferable is an aspect in which the opening width is maximized only within a time interval that is equal to or shorter than the time interval at which the game balls are fired one by one by the launching device. In such an embodiment, even if game balls are continuously being fired, it is unlikely that the game ball will flow into the variable start port without difficulty during one maximization. It can be said that it is difficult to win a prize in the mouth.

  Therefore, in this solution, the player receives a lottery with the occurrence of a prize at the variable start opening, proceeds to a special game by winning, and further plays a game with the goal of increasing the winning probability after the special game. Although it is performed, it is a bottleneck for the player that the occurrence of winning at the variable starting port is suppressed during the normal game. In other words, even if a game is played from the beginning aiming for a prize at the variable start opening, a winning at the variable start opening does not occur efficiently, and there is a possibility that the opportunity to receive the lottery does not occur easily.

  Therefore, in this solution, a common start port is provided separately from the variable start port, and in the lottery performed with the winning at this common start port, it corresponds to one of multiple winning types, and among these, a special win If it falls under the category, after opening the special prize opening multiple times with the variable prize device for a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval, the winning probability itself in the lottery is more than doubled from the normal probability (more than doubled) ) And an opportunity for an advantageous game that allows a winning at the variable start port to occur more frequently than in a normal game. The special advantageous game given here is not an opportunity for the player to collect a lot of game balls like the special game, but it may generate a prize at the variable starting point more frequently than the normal game. This is an opportunity. That is, in the special advantageous game, the opening width is maximized for a longer time than the time when the opening width of the variable start opening is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game, and the opening width is increased by one win. The number of times of maximization is increased compared to normal games. As a result, if an opportunity for an advantageous game is given, even if the probability of winning in the lottery that is triggered by the passage of the gate is about the same as in a normal game, it can be changed more frequently than in a normal game. Winning at the starting point occurs.

  Note that opening the special prize opening in a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval as described above makes it difficult to win a prize at the special prize opening during the opening or the opening action by the variable prize winning device. The purpose is to make it difficult for a player to discover (or detect, recognize, or perceive) an opening action by making it as inconspicuous as possible. For this reason, it is preferable that one release period is limited to about one half of the game ball launch time interval, and the number of times that the special winning opening is opened is limited to two or three times. Is good.

  Therefore, if you win a lottery and fall into a special winning category, you will not be actively attracting the player's interest in winning a special prize opening by a short-term opening action, but after that variable start In addition to generating frequent winnings in the mouth, by making a transition to the high probability gaming mode, it is possible to make the player expect that the next winning will be obtained relatively early. For this reason, in addition to (1) the probability of winning being increased for the player, (2) the frequency of receiving the lottery is increased, resulting in a double merit.

  Therefore, in this solution, when a player first plays a game with a goal at the start of the game and wins a lottery performed by the occurrence of the win and falls into a special winning type, the player In addition to increasing the chances of receiving a lottery by changing the goal to generate more winnings at the variable start opening than the state starting opening, the winning probability has been changed to a relatively early (less) The player can have an expectation that the next winning will be achieved (by lottery).

  However, even if you win in the lottery performed by winning a prize at the common start opening, if it falls under a specific winning type, the special prize opening will be made by a variable winning device for a period shorter than the game ball launch time interval. There is no change from the normal game mode to the high-probability game mode after performing the opening operation for a plurality of times, and the lottery is performed in the normal game mode. Even so, if a player wins a specific winning type, an opportunity for an advantageous game will be given, so that the player will enjoy the advantage that the frequency of winning a prize at the variable starting port will be higher than in a normal game. Can do. In this case, the player has the opportunity to receive a lottery that is triggered by the occurrence of a prize at the variable start opening, by changing the target to generate a lot of winnings at the variable start opening instead of the synchronous start opening. It will be. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a special game opportunity will be given by the next winning.

  In addition, when it corresponds to a specific winning type, the opening operation of the special winning opening is performed for a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval for the same purpose as that corresponding to the special winning type. For this reason, it is preferable that one release period is limited to about one half of the game ball firing time interval, and the number of times that the special winning opening is opened is limited to about 2 or 3 times. A mode is good.

  In this way, according to the present solution, first, a game is played aiming at the occurrence of a prize at the same-style start port, and when the game is elected and proceeds from the normal game to the special advantageous game or the specific advantageous game, the variable start is then performed. The flow of being able to advance to a special game opportunity by winning a prize while frequently generating oral prizes is effective as a strategy for playing a game. Therefore, in this solution means that the winning of a lottery is not a simple one lottery win, but a lottery that takes place at the start of the same game during the first game. Set a goal, and if you win by clearing this first goal, you will get a special advantageous game or an advantageous game opportunity, and then you will win in a lottery that will be triggered by winning at the variable starting point It is possible to provide a variety of games such as the second goal. In addition, by setting a higher target to correspond to a special winning type in the first goal, it is possible to give a sense of tension to each time a lottery is received. Also, even if it does not correspond to a special winning type, even if it corresponds to a specific winning type, by satisfying the first lottery in the normal state, we feel satisfied that we got out of the normal state and got an advantageous game opportunity Can be given to players. In addition, the game can be continued eagerly while expecting the player to have a special game opportunity in the next winning.

(Solution 6)
The present solving means having an independent configuration is a gaming machine in which a game is played using a game ball, and a game ball is given to a player by winning that occurs during the game, and a game board supported by a frame, A launching device that continuously launches game balls one by one in time according to a predetermined launching operation, and a game area that is formed on the surface of the game board and in which the game balls launched by the ball launching unit flow down And a variable start port that generates a prize by the inflow of game balls flowing down the game area and can change the width of the opening through which the game balls flow in within a predetermined range, During a normal game where a game is played under conditions, a winning suppression means for suppressing the occurrence of winning at the variable start opening, a gate having a passage through which a game ball can pass without generating a winning in the gaming area, Operate the specified opening / closing member Easily generate a prize at the variable start opening, triggered by a variable winning device that opens or closes a special winning opening through which the game balls flowing down the game area can flow and the gate passing through the gate An easy lottery execution means for executing a lottery to determine whether or not to make a win, and a winning by a lottery by the easy lottery execution means during the normal game, the width of the opening of the variable start opening per winning , And a normal game mode in which a lottery is executed with a predetermined winning probability, and this normal game. The game mode change means that allows the probability of winning the lottery to be more than doubled than the mode and the high probability game mode that can be mutually changed, and the winning at the variable start opening occurred as a trigger Person Profit lottery execution means for making a lottery to determine whether or not to give profits, and a profit lottery winning type rule for prescribing a plurality of winning types with different contents as the winning results of the lottery executed by the profit lottery execution means Profit lottery winning to determine which of the plurality of winning types defined by the profit lottery winning type defining means corresponds to the winning lottery means and the lottery executed by the profit lottery executing means When it is determined by the lottery executed by the type discriminating means and the profit lottery executing means, and the profit lottery winning type discriminating means determines that it corresponds to a special winning type, one game ball is set by the launching device. Repeatedly performing the operation of opening the special prize opening by the variable prize-winning device over a period longer than the time interval to be fired up to a predetermined number of times. Thus, after giving the player an opportunity for a special game that enables the special prize opening to be awarded at a higher frequency compared to the normal game, the game mode changing means changes the high probability game from the normal game mode. A special game profit granting means for giving a player a profit for changing the mode, and a lottery executed by the profit lottery executing means, and when the profit lottery winning type discriminating means corresponds to a normal winning type If determined, the game mode changing means does not change the normal game mode to the high-probability game mode, and the game device changes the time period longer than the time interval at which game balls are shot one by one. By repeatedly performing the operation of opening the special prize opening up to a predetermined number of times by the variable prize winning device, the special prize opening is frequently given compared to the normal game. Regardless of whether or not it is the normal game, a normal profit granting means for giving the player an opportunity for a special game that can win a prize, and a game ball flows in separately from the variable starting port, and a prize is generated. In the same mode, a game start that allows a game ball to always flow in, and a win at the mode start port has been generated as a trigger, and a profit different from the lottery by the profit lottery means is played. Another profit lottery execution means for executing a lottery for determining whether or not to be given to a person, and another profit that prescribes a plurality of winning types having different contents as winning results of the lottery executed by the separate profit lottery execution means When winning a lottery performed by the lottery winning type defining means and the separate profit lottery executing means, any of the plurality of winning types defined by the separate profit lottery winning type defining means corresponds to When another profit lottery winning type discriminating means for discriminating whether to win a lottery executed by the other profit lottery executing means and the special profit lottery winning type discriminating means is determined to correspond to a special winning type , After a plurality of operations of opening the special prize opening by the variable winning device for a period shorter than the time interval at which the game balls are fired one by one by the launching device, the normal state is changed by the game mode changing means. In addition to performing the change from the game mode to the high-probability game mode, more frequently than the mode in which the width of the opening of the variable start port is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game By performing the winning facilitating operation that maximizes the width of the opening of the variable starting port over a specific period, winning at the variable starting port can occur more frequently than in the normal game. A special advantageous game opportunity granting means for granting an advantageous gaming opportunity to the player, and a lottery executed by the separate profit lottery execution means, and a special winning type determined by the separate profit lottery winning type determination means If it is determined, the game mode is performed after performing the operation of opening the special prize opening a plurality of times by the variable prize winning device for a period shorter than the time interval at which the game balls are shot one by one by the launching device. Without changing from the normal gaming mode to the high-probability gaming mode by a changing unit, the width of the opening of the variable start port is maximized by the winning facilitating unit during the normal game. By performing a winning facilitating operation for maximizing the width of the opening of the variable starting port over a specific period, the entering at the variable starting port is performed more frequently than in the normal game. There and a particular advantageous game opportunity providing means for providing an opportunity for advantageous game that enables generation to the player.

  In this solution, in addition to awarding a game ball to a player when a winning at a variable starting point has occurred (paying a prize ball), a lottery by a profit lottery means is made to expect the winning Is the basic game content. And if you win the lottery, you will be given a special game opportunity to the player, and during this special game, you will be able to win special prizes at a higher frequency than the normal game. More game balls can be given in comparison. The special prize opening is opened or closed by the variable prize winning device, but the special prize opening is not opened at all during the normal game, or the opening frequency is set extremely low. However, during the special game, the special prize opening is opened for a period longer than the game ball firing time interval by the launching device. Therefore, it is easy to generate a prize at the special prize opening during the opening. More preferably, during the special game, the special winning opening is opened with a maximum opening period of about 50 times the shooting time interval of the game balls by the launching device. With such a long maximum opening period, a plurality of game balls that have flowed down the game area can be easily made to flow into the special winning opening by continuously firing the game balls during this period. The number will also increase. In addition, since the opening operation of the special prize opening during the special game is repeated up to a predetermined number of times, the player is given an opportunity to collect many prize balls during the special game. Note that the winning at the special winning opening is a winning with a large profit (the number of game balls given per winning) for the player.

  In particular, in this solution, after a lottery result corresponds to a special winning type, a special game opportunity is given, and then the winning probability itself in the lottery is given a profit that is changed from a normal probability to more than double (twice or more). It is supposed to be. In order to distinguish between two states with different winning probabilities for lottery, this solution means that the lottery is performed with a normal probability (relatively low probability) defined in advance, which is called “normal game mode”. A case where a lottery is performed with a higher probability is referred to as a “high probability game mode”. If the game mode is changed to the high probability game mode, the winning probability is more than doubled compared to the normal game mode. For this reason, it is easier to win in the high-probability gaming mode, and the player will be in a state where the next winning is almost promised (the state where the next winning can be obtained without passing too many lotteries). The expectation that a special game opportunity will be given can be greatly increased, and the player's willingness can be actively maintained. In the present solution means, the game mode changing means changes between the normal game mode and the high probability game mode for both the lottery executed by the profit lottery executing means and the lottery executed by the separate profit lottery executing means. Is possible.

  The above special winning types give the player the benefit of increasing the probability of winning after giving them special gaming opportunities. Not. Therefore, in this solution, in addition to a special winning type, there are cases where it corresponds to a normal winning type. It is assumed that no changes will be made to the mode. Nevertheless, the player has the benefit of being able to win a lot of prize balls as a result of being given a special gaming opportunity.

  In this way, the player's expectations and interests in this solution are directed to being given a special game opportunity by winning the lottery, and moreover to a special winning type than the normal winning type. Although this will give the greatest interest in increasing the winning probability after a special game, this solution means that during a normal game where the game is played under normal conditions defined in advance. The occurrence of winnings at the variable start is suppressed. One of the means for suppressing the occurrence of winning is minimizing the width of the opening of the variable start port. In other words, the width of the opening of the variable start port is basically minimized during the normal game. In addition to this, as means for suppressing the occurrence of winnings, means for suppressing the inflow of game balls from the opening of the minimum width when the width of the opening of the variable start opening is minimized (arrangement of obstacle nails, etc. ) A state in which a normal game is played under such a normal condition is referred to as a “normal state” in the present solution. As the normal state, for example, it is possible to assume a state when the player first starts playing after the game hall starts business. In such a normal state, it is a premise that a state (such as a big hit or a probability fluctuation) that is advantageous to a special player does not occur.

  Also, in this solution, a lottery is performed in response to the passage of a gate that is not a prize, and when this is won, the width of the opening of the variable start port is only once (or at least once) for a certain period of time per winning. By maximizing, winning at the variable start opening is facilitated. However, in this case, the number of times that the width of the opening is maximized is extremely small (about once or twice), and the time for which the width of the opening is maximized at one time is extremely short compared to the case of advantageous games. Since it is set, it is almost impossible to expect winnings from the player's point of view as compared to an advantageous game opportunity. More preferable is an aspect in which the opening width is maximized only within a time interval that is equal to or shorter than the time interval at which the game balls are fired one by one by the launching device. In such an embodiment, even if game balls are continuously being fired, it is unlikely that the game ball will flow into the variable start port without difficulty during one maximization. It can be said that it is difficult to win a prize in the mouth.

  Therefore, in this solution, the player receives a lottery with the occurrence of a prize at the variable start opening, proceeds to a special game by winning, and further plays a game with the goal of increasing the winning probability after the special game. Although it is performed, it is a bottleneck for the player that the occurrence of winning at the variable starting port is suppressed during the normal game. In other words, even if a game is played from the beginning aiming for a prize at the variable start opening, a winning at the variable start opening does not occur efficiently, and there is a possibility that the opportunity to receive the lottery does not occur easily.

  Therefore, in this solution, a common start port is provided separately from the variable start port, and in the lottery performed with the winning at this common start port, it corresponds to one of multiple winning types, and among these, a special win If it falls under the category, after opening the special prize opening multiple times with the variable prize device for a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval, the winning probability itself in the lottery is more than doubled from the normal probability (more than doubled) ) And an opportunity for an advantageous game that allows a winning at the variable start port to occur more frequently than in a normal game. The special advantageous game given here is not an opportunity for the player to collect a lot of game balls like the special game, but it may generate a prize at the variable starting point more frequently than the normal game. This is an opportunity. That is, in the special advantageous game, the opening width is maximized for a longer time than the time when the opening width of the variable start opening is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game, and the opening width is increased by one win. The number of times of maximization is increased compared to normal games. As a result, if an opportunity for an advantageous game is given, even if the probability of winning in the lottery that is triggered by the passage of the gate is about the same as in a normal game, it can be changed more frequently than in a normal game. Winning at the starting point occurs.

  Note that opening the special prize opening in a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval as described above makes it difficult to win a prize at the special prize opening during the opening or the opening action by the variable prize winning device. The purpose is to make it difficult for a player to discover (or detect, recognize, or perceive) an opening action by making it as inconspicuous as possible. For this reason, it is preferable that one release period is limited to about one half of the game ball launch time interval, and the number of times that the special winning opening is opened is limited to two or three times. Is good.

  Therefore, if you win a lottery and fall into a special winning category, you will not be actively attracting the player's interest in winning a special prize opening by a short-term opening action, but after that variable start In addition to generating frequent winnings in the mouth, by making a transition to the high probability gaming mode, it is possible to make the player expect that the next winning will be obtained relatively early. For this reason, in addition to (1) the probability of winning being increased for the player, (2) the frequency of receiving the lottery is increased, resulting in a double merit.

  Therefore, in this solution, when a player first plays a game with a goal at the start of the game and wins a lottery performed by the occurrence of the win and falls into a special winning type, the player In addition to increasing the chances of receiving a lottery by changing the goal to generate more winnings at the variable start opening than the state starting opening, the winning probability has been changed to a relatively early (less) The player can have an expectation that the next winning will be achieved (by lottery).

  However, even if you win in the lottery performed by winning a prize at the common start opening, if it falls under a specific winning type, the special prize opening will be made by a variable winning device for a period shorter than the game ball launch time interval. There is no change from the normal game mode to the high-probability game mode after performing the opening operation for a plurality of times, and the lottery is performed in the normal game mode. Even so, if a player wins a specific winning type, an opportunity for an advantageous game will be given, so that the player will enjoy the advantage that the frequency of winning a prize at the variable starting port will be higher than in a normal game. Can do. In this case, the player has the opportunity to receive a lottery that is triggered by the occurrence of a prize at the variable start opening, by changing the target to generate a lot of winnings at the variable start opening instead of the synchronous start opening. It will be. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a special game opportunity will be given by the next winning.

  In addition, when it corresponds to a specific winning type, the opening operation of the special winning opening is performed for a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval for the same purpose as that corresponding to the special winning type. For this reason, it is preferable that one release period is limited to about one half of the game ball firing time interval, and the number of times that the special winning opening is opened is limited to about 2 or 3 times. A mode is good.

  In this way, according to the present solution, first, a game is played aiming at the occurrence of a prize at the same-style start port, and when the game is elected and proceeds from the normal game to the special advantageous game or the specific advantageous game, the variable start is then performed. The flow of being able to advance to a special game opportunity by winning a prize while frequently generating oral prizes is effective as a strategy for playing a game. Therefore, in this solution means that the winning of a lottery is not a simple one lottery win, but a lottery that takes place at the start of the same game during the first game. Set a goal, and if you win by clearing this first goal, you will get a special advantageous game or an advantageous game opportunity, and then you will win in a lottery that will be triggered by winning at the variable starting point It is possible to provide a variety of games such as the second goal. In addition, by setting a higher target to correspond to a special winning type in the first goal, it is possible to give a sense of tension to each time a lottery is received. Also, even if it does not correspond to a special winning type, even if it corresponds to a specific winning type, by satisfying the first lottery in the normal state, we feel satisfied that we got out of the normal state and got an advantageous game opportunity Can be given to players. In addition, the game can be continued eagerly while expecting the player to have a special game opportunity in the next winning.

(Solution 7)
The present solving means having an independent configuration is a gaming machine in which a game is played using a game ball, and a game ball is given to a player by winning that occurs during the game, and a game board supported by a frame, A launching device that continuously launches game balls one by one in time according to a predetermined launching operation, and a game area that is formed on the surface of the game board and in which the game balls launched by the ball launching unit flow down And a variable start port that generates a prize by the inflow of game balls flowing down the game area and can change the width of the opening through which the game balls flow in within a predetermined range, During a normal game where a game is played under conditions, a winning suppression means for suppressing the occurrence of winning at the variable start opening, a gate having a passage through which a game ball can pass without generating a winning in the gaming area, Operate the specified opening / closing member Easily generate a prize at the variable start opening, triggered by a variable winning device that opens or closes a special winning opening through which the game balls flowing down the game area can flow and the gate passing through the gate An easy lottery execution means for executing a lottery to determine whether or not to make a win, and a winning by a lottery by the easy lottery execution means during the normal game, the width of the opening of the variable start opening per winning , And a normal game mode in which a lottery is executed with a predetermined winning probability, and this normal game. The game mode change means that allows the probability of winning the lottery to be more than doubled than the mode and the high probability game mode that can be mutually changed, and the winning at the variable start opening occurred as a trigger Person Profit lottery execution means for making a lottery to determine whether or not to give profits, and a profit lottery winning type rule for prescribing a plurality of winning types with different contents as the winning results of the lottery executed by the profit lottery execution means Profit lottery winning to determine which of the plurality of winning types defined by the profit lottery winning type defining means corresponds to the winning lottery means and the lottery executed by the profit lottery executing means When it is determined by the lottery executed by the type discriminating means and the profit lottery executing means, and the profit lottery winning type discriminating means determines that it corresponds to a special winning type, one game ball is set by the launching device. Repeatedly performing the operation of opening the special prize opening by the variable prize-winning device over a period longer than the time interval to be fired up to a predetermined number of times. Thus, after giving the player an opportunity for a special game that enables the special prize opening to be awarded at a higher frequency compared to the normal game, the game mode changing means changes the high probability game from the normal game mode. A special game profit granting means for giving a player a profit for changing the mode, and a lottery executed by the profit lottery executing means, and when the profit lottery winning type discriminating means corresponds to a normal winning type If determined, the game mode changing means does not change the normal game mode to the high-probability game mode, and the game device changes the time period longer than the time interval at which game balls are shot one by one. By repeatedly performing the operation of opening the special prize opening up to a predetermined number of times by the variable prize winning device, the special prize opening is frequently given compared to the normal game. A normal profit granting means for granting a player a special game opportunity that can win a prize, and when the special game opportunity is given by the special profit granting means or the normal profit granting means, after the special game ends. The winning facilitating operation for maximizing the width of the opening of the variable starting port is specified more frequently than the mode in which the opening width of the variable starting port is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game. An advantageous game opportunity giving means after special game that gives a player an opportunity for an advantageous game that can be won at the variable start port at a frequency higher than that of the normal game by performing over a period of time, and the variable start port Separately, a game ball flows in and a winning is generated, and a normal start port that allows a game ball to flow in the same manner regardless of whether the game is the normal game, In response to the occurrence of a winning, another profit lottery execution means for executing a lottery for determining whether or not to give a player a profit different from the case of the lottery by the profit lottery means, and the separate profit lottery execution As a result of the lottery executed by the means, if another lottery winning type defining means for defining a plurality of winning types having different contents and the lottery executed by the separate profit lottery executing means are won, Winning in the lottery executed by another profit lottery winning type discriminating means for discriminating which one of the plurality of winning types specified by the lottery winning type specifying means corresponds to the winning type And when it is determined by the separate profit lottery winning type determining means that the winning type is a special winning type, it is shorter than the time interval at which one game ball is fired at a time by the launching device. In addition to performing the operation of opening the special prize opening by the variable prize device for a plurality of times only for a long period of time, in addition to performing the change from the normal game mode to the high probability game mode by the game mode change means, The winning facilitating operation for maximizing the width of the opening of the variable starting port is specified more frequently than the mode in which the opening width of the variable starting port is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game. A special advantageous game opportunity granting means for giving a player an advantageous game opportunity that allows winning at the variable start port at a frequency higher than that of the normal game by performing over a period of time, and the separate profit lottery execution means When the winning is performed by the lottery executed, and when it is determined by the separate profit lottery winning type determination means that the winning type is a specific winning type, one game ball is fired at a time by the launching device. After the operation for opening the special prize opening by the variable prize device is performed a plurality of times only for a period shorter than a predetermined time interval, the game mode changing means changes the normal game mode to the high probability game mode. The winning facilitating operation for maximizing the width of the opening of the variable starting port more frequently than the mode in which the opening width of the variable starting port is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game. Specific advantageous game opportunity granting means for granting a player an advantageous game opportunity that enables winning at the variable start opening at a frequency higher than that of the normal game by performing the game over a specific period.

  In this solution, in addition to awarding a game ball to a player when a winning at a variable starting point has occurred (paying a prize ball), a lottery by a profit lottery means is made to expect the winning Is the basic game content. And if you win the lottery, you will be given a special game opportunity to the player, and during this special game, you will be able to win special prizes at a higher frequency than the normal game. More game balls can be given in comparison. The special prize opening is opened or closed by the variable prize winning device, but the special prize opening is not opened at all during the normal game, or the opening frequency is set extremely low. However, during the special game, the special prize opening is opened for a period longer than the game ball firing time interval by the launching device. Therefore, it is easy to generate a prize at the special prize opening during the opening. More preferably, during the special game, the special winning opening is opened with a maximum opening period of about 50 times the shooting time interval of the game balls by the launching device. With such a long maximum opening period, a plurality of game balls that have flowed down the game area can be easily made to flow into the special winning opening by continuously firing the game balls during this period. The number will also increase. In addition, since the opening operation of the special prize opening during the special game is repeated up to a predetermined number of times, the player is given an opportunity to collect many prize balls during the special game. Note that the winning at the special winning opening is a winning with a large profit (the number of game balls given per winning) for the player.

  In particular, in this solution, after a lottery result corresponds to a special winning type, a special game opportunity is given, and then the winning probability itself in the lottery is given a profit that is changed from a normal probability to more than double (twice or more). It is supposed to be. In order to distinguish between two states with different winning probabilities for lottery, this solution means that the lottery is performed with a normal probability (relatively low probability) defined in advance, which is called “normal game mode”. A case where a lottery is performed with a higher probability is referred to as a “high probability game mode”. If the game mode is changed to the high probability game mode, the winning probability is more than doubled compared to the normal game mode. For this reason, it is easier to win in the high-probability gaming mode, and the player will be in a state where the next winning is almost promised (the state where the next winning can be obtained without passing too many lotteries). The expectation that a special game opportunity will be given can be greatly increased, and the player's willingness can be actively maintained. In the present solution means, the game mode changing means changes between the normal game mode and the high probability game mode for both the lottery executed by the profit lottery executing means and the lottery executed by the separate profit lottery executing means. Is possible.

  The above special winning types give the player the benefit of increasing the probability of winning after giving them special gaming opportunities. Not. Therefore, in this solution, in addition to a special winning type, there are cases where it corresponds to a normal winning type. It is assumed that no changes will be made to the mode. Nevertheless, the player has the benefit of being able to win a lot of prize balls as a result of being given a special gaming opportunity.

  In addition, this solution means that, regardless of whether it is a special winning type or a normal winning type, an advantageous gaming opportunity is given after the special gaming opportunity is granted, so it does not fall under the special winning type. Even if the profit that increases the winning probability is not obtained, the player is not disappointed greatly because an advantageous game opportunity is added, and the decline in the game motivation can be continuously suppressed.

  In this way, the player's expectations and interests in this solution are directed to being given a special game opportunity by winning the lottery, and moreover to a special winning type than the normal winning type. Although this will give the greatest interest in increasing the winning probability after a special game, this solution means that during a normal game where the game is played under normal conditions defined in advance. The occurrence of winnings at the variable start is suppressed. One of the means for suppressing the occurrence of winning is minimizing the width of the opening of the variable start port. In other words, the width of the opening of the variable start port is basically minimized during the normal game. In addition to this, as means for suppressing the occurrence of winnings, means for suppressing the inflow of game balls from the opening of the minimum width when the width of the opening of the variable start opening is minimized (arrangement of obstacle nails, etc. ) A state in which a normal game is played under such a normal condition is referred to as a “normal state” in the present solution. As the normal state, for example, it is possible to assume a state when the player first starts playing after the game hall starts business. In such a normal state, it is a premise that a state (such as a big hit or a probability fluctuation) that is advantageous to a special player does not occur.

  Also, in this solution, a lottery is performed in response to the passage of a gate that is not a prize, and when this is won, the width of the opening of the variable start port is only once (or at least once) for a certain period of time per winning. By maximizing, winning at the variable start opening is facilitated. However, in this case, the number of times that the width of the opening is maximized is extremely small (about once or twice), and the time for which the width of the opening is maximized at one time is extremely short compared to the case of advantageous games. Since it is set, it is almost impossible to expect winnings from the player's point of view as compared to an advantageous game opportunity. More preferable is an aspect in which the opening width is maximized only within a time interval that is equal to or shorter than the time interval at which the game balls are fired one by one by the launching device. In such an embodiment, even if game balls are continuously being fired, it is unlikely that the game ball will flow into the variable start port without difficulty during one maximization. It can be said that it is difficult to win a prize in the mouth.

  Therefore, in this solution, the player receives a lottery with the occurrence of a prize at the variable start opening, proceeds to a special game by winning, and further plays a game with the goal of increasing the winning probability after the special game. Although it is performed, it is a bottleneck for the player that the occurrence of winning at the variable starting port is suppressed during the normal game. In other words, even if a game is played from the beginning aiming for a prize at the variable start opening, a winning at the variable start opening does not occur efficiently, and there is a possibility that the opportunity to receive the lottery does not occur easily.

  Therefore, in this solution, a common start port is provided separately from the variable start port, and in the lottery performed with the winning at this common start port, it corresponds to one of multiple winning types, and among these, a special win If it falls under the category, after opening the special prize opening multiple times with the variable prize device for a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval, the winning probability itself in the lottery is more than doubled from the normal probability (more than doubled) ) And an opportunity for an advantageous game that allows a winning at the variable start port to occur more frequently than in a normal game. The special advantageous game given here is not an opportunity for the player to collect a lot of game balls like the special game, but it may generate a prize at the variable starting point more frequently than the normal game. This is an opportunity. That is, in the special advantageous game, the opening width is maximized for a longer time than the time when the opening width of the variable start opening is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game, and the opening width is increased by one win. The number of times of maximization is increased compared to normal games. As a result, if an opportunity for an advantageous game is given, even if the probability of winning in the lottery that is triggered by the passage of the gate is about the same as in a normal game, it can be changed more frequently than in a normal game. Winning at the starting point occurs.

  Note that opening the special prize opening in a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval as described above makes it difficult to win a prize at the special prize opening during the opening or the opening action by the variable prize winning device. The purpose is to make it difficult for a player to discover (or detect, recognize, or perceive) an opening action by making it as inconspicuous as possible. For this reason, it is preferable that one release period is limited to about one half of the game ball launch time interval, and the number of times that the special winning opening is opened is limited to two or three times. Is good.

  Therefore, if you win a lottery and fall into a special winning category, you will not be actively attracting the player's interest in winning a special prize opening by a short-term opening action, but after that variable start In addition to generating frequent winnings in the mouth, by making a transition to the high probability gaming mode, it is possible to make the player expect that the next winning will be obtained relatively early. For this reason, in addition to (1) the probability of winning being increased for the player, (2) the frequency of receiving the lottery is increased, resulting in a double merit.

  Therefore, in this solution, when a player first plays a game with a goal at the start of the game and wins a lottery performed by the occurrence of the win and falls into a special winning type, the player In addition to increasing the chances of receiving a lottery by changing the goal to generate more winnings at the variable start opening than the state starting opening, the winning probability has been changed to a relatively early (less) The player can have an expectation that the next winning will be achieved (by lottery).

  However, even if you win in the lottery performed by winning a prize at the common start opening, if it falls under a specific winning type, the special prize opening will be made by a variable winning device for a period shorter than the game ball launch time interval. There is no change from the normal game mode to the high-probability game mode after performing the opening operation for a plurality of times, and the lottery is performed in the normal game mode. Even so, if a player wins a specific winning type, an opportunity for an advantageous game will be given, so that the player will enjoy the advantage that the frequency of winning a prize at the variable starting port will be higher than in a normal game. Can do. In this case, the player has the opportunity to receive a lottery that is triggered by the occurrence of a prize at the variable start opening, by changing the target to generate a lot of winnings at the variable start opening instead of the synchronous start opening. It will be. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a special game opportunity will be given by the next winning.

  In addition, when it corresponds to a specific winning type, the opening operation of the special winning opening is performed for a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval for the same purpose as that corresponding to the special winning type. For this reason, it is preferable that one release period is limited to about one half of the game ball firing time interval, and the number of times that the special winning opening is opened is limited to about 2 or 3 times. A mode is good.

  In this way, according to the present solution, first, a game is played aiming at the occurrence of a prize at the same-style start port, and when the game is elected and proceeds from the normal game to the special advantageous game or the specific advantageous game, the variable start is then performed. The flow of being able to advance to a special game opportunity by winning a prize while frequently generating oral prizes is effective as a strategy for playing a game. Therefore, in this solution means that the winning of a lottery is not a simple one lottery win, but a lottery that takes place at the start of the same game during the first game. Set a goal, and if you win by clearing this first goal, you will get a special advantageous game or an advantageous game opportunity, and then you will win in a lottery that will be triggered by winning at the variable starting point It is possible to provide a variety of games such as the second goal. In addition, by setting a higher target to correspond to a special winning type in the first goal, it is possible to give a sense of tension to each time a lottery is received. Also, even if it does not correspond to a special winning type, even if it corresponds to a specific winning type, by satisfying the first lottery in the normal state, we feel satisfied that we got out of the normal state and got an advantageous game opportunity Can be given to players. In addition, the game can be continued eagerly while expecting the player to have a special game opportunity in the next winning.

(Solution 8)
This solution means that in the solution means 3 to 7, the game mode change means wins the lottery executed by the separate profit lottery execution means while the normal game mode is changed to the high probability game mode, In addition, when it is determined by the separate profit lottery winning type determining means that it corresponds to a special winning type, the game mode changing means maintains the change to the high-probability gaming mode and easily wins during the normal game By performing the winning facilitating operation for maximizing the width of the opening of the variable start port over a specific period more frequently than the mode in which the width of the opening of the variable start port is maximized by the adjusting means, the normal game The game apparatus further includes a high-probability special advantageous game opportunity granting means for giving an advantageous game opportunity to the player that can be won at the variable start port at a higher frequency.

  According to this solution, if a lottery is made by winning a prize at the start of the competition, and the game is played in the high-probability game mode as a result of the special winning type obtained there, However, by changing to the same special winning type, the change to the high probability game mode is maintained. Therefore, the game can be continued while maintaining the profit once obtained by the player.

(Solution 9)
This solution means that in the solution means 3 to 8, the game state change means wins the lottery executed by the separate profit lottery execution means while being changed from the normal game state to the high probability game state, And when it is determined by the separate profit lottery winning type determination means that the specific winning type is met, the game mode changing means changes the high probability gaming mode to the normal gaming mode, and during the normal game By performing the winning facilitating operation for maximizing the width of the opening of the variable start port over a specific period more frequently than the aspect in which the width of the opening of the variable start port is maximized by the winning facilitating means. A high-probability specific advantageous game opportunity granting means for granting a player an advantageous game opportunity that enables winning at the variable start port at a frequency higher than that of the normal game. To prepare for.

  According to this solution, even if a game was performed in a high-probability game mode as a result of a special winning type obtained there by winning a lottery performed first by winning at the same-style start opening. However, if the winning type corresponds to a specific winning type, the high probability gaming mode is changed to the normal gaming mode. In this way, since this solution means that the player has the possibility to let go of the profits earned with much effort, `` If it does not fall under the special winning type next time, it will return to the normal game mode '' It can give a sense of tension and prevent the game from becoming rutted.

(Solution 10)
This solution means that in the solution means 4 to 9, the game state change means wins the lottery executed by the profit lottery execution means while being changed from the normal game state to the high probability game state, and When the profit lottery winning type discriminating means discriminates that the winning type is a special winning type, the variable winning device opens the special prize opening for a period longer than the time interval at which one game ball is launched by the launching device. The game mode change is made after giving the player an opportunity for a special game that allows the special prize opening to be won at a higher frequency than the normal game by repeatedly executing the opening operation up to a predetermined number of times. The apparatus further includes a high-probability special profit granting means for giving a player a profit for maintaining the change to the high-probability gaming mode by the means.

  According to this solution, a prize is drawn by a lottery performed by winning a prize at the same starting position first, and it falls under a special prize type or a lottery performed by winning a prize at a variable start position, If a game was played in a high-probability game mode as a result of winning that was obtained by one of the two types of winning, the winner will be selected by a lottery performed by winning at the variable starting point, and a special winning type. The change to the high-probability game mode is maintained by falling under. Therefore, it is possible to maximize the merit for the player that the opportunity for the special game is continuously given by obtaining the next winning relatively early while maintaining the profit once obtained by the player. .

(Solution 11)
This solution means that in the solution means 5 to 10, the game state change means wins the lottery executed by the profit lottery execution means while being changed from the normal game state to the high probability game state, and When the profit lottery winning type discriminating means determines that the winning type is a normal winning type, the variable winning device opens the special prize opening for a period longer than the time interval at which one game ball is launched by the launching device. By repeatedly executing the opening operation up to a predetermined number of times, the game mode change is given to the player with a special game opportunity that allows the special prize opening to be won more frequently than in the normal game. The high-probability normal profit providing means for changing the high-probability gaming mode to the normal gaming mode by means is further provided.

  According to this solution, a prize is drawn by a lottery performed by winning a prize at the same starting position first, and it falls under a special prize type or a lottery performed by winning a prize at a variable start position, Even if a game was played in a high-probability game mode as a result of winning that was obtained by either of the winning types, it will be won by a lottery performed by winning at the variable starting point, If it corresponds to the normal winning type, the high probability game mode is changed to the normal game mode. In this way, since this solution means that the player has the potential to let go of the profits earned by the player, it is possible to give the player a tension that may return to the normal game mode. This can prevent the game from becoming rutted.

(Solution 12)
The present solving means having an independent configuration is a gaming machine in which a game is played using a game ball, and a game ball is given to a player by winning that occurs during the game, and a game board supported by a frame, A launching device that continuously launches game balls one by one in time according to a predetermined launching operation, and a game area that is formed on the surface of the game board and in which the game balls launched by the ball launching unit flow down And a variable start port that generates a prize by the inflow of game balls flowing down the game area and can change the width of the opening through which the game balls flow in within a predetermined range, During a normal game where a game is played under conditions, a winning suppression means for suppressing the occurrence of winning at the variable start opening, a gate having a passage through which a game ball can pass without generating a winning in the gaming area, Operate the specified opening / closing member Easily generate a prize at the variable start opening, triggered by a variable winning device that opens or closes a special winning opening through which the game balls flowing down the game area can flow and the gate passing through the gate An easy lottery execution means for executing a lottery to determine whether or not to make a win, and a winning by a lottery by the easy lottery execution means during the normal game, the width of the opening of the variable start opening per winning , And a normal game mode in which a lottery is executed with a predetermined winning probability, and this normal game. The game mode change means that allows the probability of winning the lottery to be more than doubled than the mode and the high probability game mode that can be mutually changed, and the winning at the variable start opening occurred as a trigger Person Profit lottery execution means for making a lottery to determine whether or not to give profits, and a profit lottery winning type rule for prescribing a plurality of winning types with different contents as the winning results of the lottery executed by the profit lottery execution means Profit lottery winning to determine which of the plurality of winning types defined by the profit lottery winning type defining means corresponds to the winning lottery means and the lottery executed by the profit lottery executing means When it is determined by the lottery executed by the type discriminating means and the profit lottery executing means, and the profit lottery winning type discriminating means determines that it corresponds to a special winning type, one game ball is set by the launching device. Repeatedly performing the operation of opening the special prize opening by the variable prize-winning device over a period longer than the time interval to be fired up to a predetermined number of times. Thus, after giving the player an opportunity for a special game that enables the special prize opening to be awarded at a higher frequency compared to the normal game, the game mode changing means changes the high probability game from the normal game mode. A special game profit granting means for giving a player a profit for changing the mode, and a lottery executed by the profit lottery executing means, and when the profit lottery winning type discriminating means corresponds to a normal winning type If determined, the game mode changing means does not change the normal game mode to the high-probability game mode, and the game device changes the time period longer than the time interval at which game balls are shot one by one. By repeatedly performing the operation of opening the special prize opening up to a predetermined number of times by the variable prize winning device, the special prize opening is frequently given compared to the normal game. A normal profit granting means for granting a player a special game opportunity that can win a prize, and when the special game opportunity is given by the special profit granting means or the normal profit granting means, after the special game ends. The winning facilitating operation for maximizing the width of the opening of the variable starting port is specified more frequently than the mode in which the opening width of the variable starting port is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game. A special post-game advantageous game opportunity granting means for giving a player an opportunity for an advantageous game that can be won at the variable start port at a frequency higher than that of the normal game by performing over a period of time, and the game mode change Means for winning in the lottery executed by the profit lottery executing means while the mode is changed from the normal game mode to the high probability game mode, and the profit lottery winning type determining means If it is determined that it falls under a special winning type, the operation of opening the special prize opening by the variable prize winning device for a period longer than the time interval at which the game balls are shot one by one by the launching device up to a predetermined number of times. The high probability game mode by the game mode change means after giving the player a special game opportunity that allows the special prize opening to be won at a higher frequency than the normal game by repeatedly executing. Special profit granting means for giving a profit to maintain the change to the player to the player, and the profit lottery executing means while being changed from the normal gaming mode to the high probability gaming mode by the gaming mode changing unit If the winning lottery is executed and the profit lottery winning type discriminating means determines that the winning type is a normal winning type, the launching device 1 By repeatedly performing the operation of opening the special prize opening by the variable prize-winning device up to a predetermined number of times over a period longer than the time interval at which the individual prizes are fired, the special prize opening is frequently given compared to the normal game. A high-probability normal profit granting means for changing the high-probability gaming mode to the normal gaming mode by the game-mode changing unit, and giving the player an opportunity for a special game that allows a prize to be won, and the variable A common start opening that allows a game ball to flow in separately from the start opening and generates a prize, and allows the game ball to always flow in the same manner regardless of whether the game is the normal game, and the same state start Another profit lottery execution means for executing a lottery to decide whether or not to give a player a profit different from the case of the lottery by the profit lottery means, when a winning in the mouth has occurred As the winning result of the lottery executed by the separate profit lottery executing means, the lottery executed by the separate profit lottery executing means defining the different profit lottery winning type defining means for defining a plurality of winning types having different contents from each other was won. In this case, it is executed by another profit lottery winning type discriminating means for discriminating which of the plurality of winning types defined by the separate profit lottery winning type defining means and the other profit lottery executing means. If it is determined that a special winning type is determined by the separate profit lottery winning type determination means, the variable is changed only for a period shorter than the time interval at which the game balls are fired one by one. After performing the operation of opening the special prize opening a plurality of times by means of a winning device, the game mode changing means causes the high probability from the normal gaming mode. In addition to making a change to the technical mode, the opening of the variable start opening is more frequently performed during the normal game than the aspect in which the opening width of the variable start opening is maximized by the winning facilitating means. A special advantage that gives the player an opportunity for an advantageous game that allows a winning at the variable start port to occur more frequently than in the normal game by performing an easy winning operation that maximizes the width over a specific period of time. When the game opportunity is awarded by the lottery executed by the game opportunity granting means and the separate profit lottery execution means, and when it is determined by the separate profit lottery winning type discrimination means that the game is a specific winning type, After the operation for opening the special prize opening is performed a plurality of times by the variable prize-winning device for a period shorter than the time interval for firing one by one, the normal game is played by the game mode changing means. Without changing from the mode to the high-probability gaming mode, the variable start port is more frequently used than the mode in which the width of the variable start port is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game. By giving the winning facilitating operation for maximizing the width of the opening of the player for a specific period, the player is given an opportunity for an advantageous game that allows the winning at the variable start port to occur more frequently than the normal game. A special advantageous game opportunity granting means; and a winning by a lottery executed by the separate profit lottery executing means while being changed from the normal gaming state to the high probability gaming state by the gaming state changing means; When the lottery winning type discriminating means discriminates that it corresponds to a special winning type, the game mode changing means maintains the change to the high probability gaming mode and during the normal game By performing the winning facilitating operation for maximizing the width of the opening of the variable start port over a specific period more frequently than the aspect in which the width of the opening of the variable start port is maximized by the winning facilitating means, The high-probability special advantageous game opportunity granting means for granting the player an advantageous game opportunity that allows a winning at the variable start port to occur at a higher frequency than the normal game, and the normal game by the game mode changing means. When winning from a lottery executed by the separate profit lottery executing means while the mode is changed to the high probability gaming mode, and when it is determined by the separate profit lottery winning type discriminating means that it corresponds to a specific winning type The game mode changing means changes the high-probability gaming mode to the normal gaming mode, and the winning start facilitating means changes the variable start port during the normal game. The variable start is performed more frequently than in the normal game by performing the winning facilitating operation for maximizing the width of the opening of the variable start port over a specific period more frequently than in the aspect in which the width of the opening is maximized. A high-probability specific advantageous game opportunity granting means for granting a player an advantageous game opportunity that enables winning in a mouth;

  In this solution, in addition to awarding a game ball to a player when a winning at a variable starting point has occurred (paying a prize ball), a lottery by a profit lottery means is made to expect the winning Is the basic game content. And if you win the lottery, you will be given a special game opportunity to the player, and during this special game, you will be able to win special prizes at a higher frequency than the normal game. More game balls can be given in comparison. The special prize opening is opened or closed by the variable prize winning device, but the special prize opening is not opened at all during the normal game, or the opening frequency is set extremely low. However, during the special game, the special prize opening is opened for a period longer than the game ball firing time interval by the launching device. Therefore, it is easy to generate a prize at the special prize opening during the opening. More preferably, during the special game, the special winning opening is opened with a maximum opening period of about 50 times the shooting time interval of the game balls by the launching device. With such a long maximum opening period, a plurality of game balls that have flowed down the game area can be easily made to flow into the special winning opening by continuously firing the game balls during this period. The number will also increase. In addition, since the opening operation of the special prize opening during the special game is repeated up to a predetermined number of times, the player is given an opportunity to collect many prize balls during the special game. Note that the winning at the special winning opening is a winning with a large profit (the number of game balls given per winning) for the player.

  In particular, in this solution, after a lottery result corresponds to a special winning type, a special game opportunity is given, and then the winning probability itself in the lottery is given a profit that is changed from a normal probability to more than double (twice or more). It is supposed to be. In order to distinguish between two states with different winning probabilities for lottery, this solution means that the lottery is performed with a normal probability (relatively low probability) defined in advance, which is called “normal game mode”. A case where a lottery is performed with a higher probability is referred to as a “high probability game mode”. If the game mode is changed to the high probability game mode, the winning probability is more than doubled compared to the normal game mode. For this reason, it is easier to win in the high-probability gaming mode, and the player will be in a state where the next winning is almost promised (the state where the next winning can be obtained without passing too many lotteries). The expectation that a special game opportunity will be given can be greatly increased, and the player's willingness can be actively maintained. In the present solution means, the game mode changing means changes between the normal game mode and the high probability game mode for both the lottery executed by the profit lottery executing means and the lottery executed by the separate profit lottery executing means. Is possible.

  The above special winning types give the player the benefit of increasing the probability of winning after giving them special gaming opportunities. Not. Therefore, in this solution, in addition to a special winning type, there are cases where it corresponds to a normal winning type. It is assumed that no changes will be made to the mode. Nevertheless, the player has the benefit of being able to win a lot of prize balls as a result of being given a special gaming opportunity.

  In addition, this solution means that, regardless of whether it is a special winning type or a normal winning type, an advantageous gaming opportunity is given after the special gaming opportunity is granted, so it does not fall under the special winning type. Even if the profit that increases the winning probability is not obtained, the player is not disappointed greatly because an advantageous game opportunity is added, and the decline in the game motivation can be continuously suppressed.

  In this way, the player's expectations and interests in this solution are directed to being given a special game opportunity by winning the lottery, and moreover to a special winning type than the normal winning type. Although this will give the greatest interest in increasing the winning probability after a special game, this solution means that during a normal game where the game is played under normal conditions defined in advance. The occurrence of winnings at the variable start is suppressed. One of the means for suppressing the occurrence of winning is minimizing the width of the opening of the variable start port. In other words, the width of the opening of the variable start port is basically minimized during the normal game. In addition to this, as means for suppressing the occurrence of winnings, means for suppressing the inflow of game balls from the opening of the minimum width when the width of the opening of the variable start opening is minimized (arrangement of obstacle nails, etc. ) A state in which a normal game is played under such a normal condition is referred to as a “normal state” in the present solution. As the normal state, for example, it is possible to assume a state when the player first starts playing after the game hall starts business. In such a normal state, it is a premise that a state (such as a big hit or a probability fluctuation) that is advantageous to a special player does not occur.

  Also, in this solution, a lottery is performed in response to the passage of a gate that is not a prize, and when this is won, the width of the opening of the variable start port is only once (or at least once) for a certain period of time per winning. By maximizing, winning at the variable start opening is facilitated. However, in this case, the number of times that the width of the opening is maximized is extremely small (about once or twice), and the time for which the width of the opening is maximized at one time is extremely short compared to the case of advantageous games. Since it is set, it is almost impossible to expect winnings from the player's point of view as compared to an advantageous game opportunity. More preferable is an aspect in which the opening width is maximized only within a time interval that is equal to or shorter than the time interval at which the game balls are fired one by one by the launching device. In such an embodiment, even if game balls are continuously being fired, it is unlikely that the game ball will flow into the variable start port without difficulty during one maximization. It can be said that it is difficult to win a prize in the mouth.

  Therefore, in this solution, the player receives a lottery with the occurrence of a prize at the variable start opening, proceeds to a special game by winning, and further plays a game with the goal of increasing the winning probability after the special game. Although it is performed, it is a bottleneck for the player that the occurrence of winning at the variable starting port is suppressed during the normal game. In other words, even if a game is played from the beginning aiming for a prize at the variable start opening, a winning at the variable start opening does not occur efficiently, and there is a possibility that the opportunity to receive the lottery does not occur easily.

  Therefore, in this solution, a common start port is provided separately from the variable start port, and in the lottery performed with the winning at this common start port, it corresponds to one of multiple winning types, and among these, a special win If it falls under the category, after opening the special prize opening multiple times with the variable prize device for a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval, the winning probability itself in the lottery is more than doubled from the normal probability (more than doubled) ) And an opportunity for an advantageous game that allows a winning at the variable start port to occur more frequently than in a normal game. The special advantageous game given here is not an opportunity for the player to collect a lot of game balls like the special game, but it may generate a prize at the variable starting point more frequently than the normal game. This is an opportunity. That is, in the special advantageous game, the opening width is maximized for a longer time than the time when the opening width of the variable start opening is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game, and the opening width is increased by one win. The number of times of maximization is increased compared to normal games. As a result, if an opportunity for an advantageous game is given, even if the probability of winning in the lottery that is triggered by the passage of the gate is about the same as in a normal game, it can be changed more frequently than in a normal game. Winning at the starting point occurs.

  Note that opening the special prize opening in a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval as described above makes it difficult to win a prize at the special prize opening during the opening or the opening action by the variable prize winning device. The purpose is to make it difficult for a player to discover (or detect, recognize, or perceive) an opening action by making it as inconspicuous as possible. For this reason, it is preferable that one release period is limited to about one half of the game ball launch time interval, and the number of times that the special winning opening is opened is limited to two or three times. Is good.

  Therefore, if you win a lottery and fall into a special winning category, you will not be actively attracting the player's interest in winning a special prize opening by a short-term opening action, but after that variable start In addition to generating frequent winnings in the mouth, by making a transition to the high probability gaming mode, it is possible to make the player expect that the next winning will be obtained relatively early. For this reason, in addition to (1) the probability of winning being increased for the player, (2) the frequency of receiving the lottery is increased, resulting in a double merit.

  Furthermore, according to this solution, if the game was performed in the high-probability game mode as a result of the special winning type obtained by winning the lottery performed by winning the prize at the start of the same mode, The change to the high-probability gaming mode is maintained by winning the same special winning type. Therefore, the game can be continued while maintaining the profit once obtained by the player.

  Therefore, in this solution, when a player first plays a game with a goal at the start of the game and wins a lottery performed by the occurrence of the win and falls into a special winning type, the player In addition to increasing the chances of receiving a lottery by changing the goal to generate more winnings at the variable start opening than the state starting opening, the winning probability has been changed to a relatively early (less) The player can have an expectation that the next winning will be achieved (by lottery).

  However, even if you win in the lottery performed by winning a prize at the common start opening, if it falls under a specific winning type, the special prize opening will be made by a variable winning device for a period shorter than the game ball launch time interval. There is no change from the normal game mode to the high-probability game mode after performing the opening operation for a plurality of times, and the lottery is performed in the normal game mode. Even so, if a player wins a specific winning type, an opportunity for an advantageous game will be given, so that the player will enjoy the advantage that the frequency of winning a prize at the variable starting port will be higher than in a normal game. Can do. In this case, the player has the opportunity to receive a lottery that is triggered by the occurrence of a prize at the variable start opening, by changing the target to generate a lot of winnings at the variable start opening instead of the synchronous start opening. It will be. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a special game opportunity will be given by the next winning.

  In addition, according to this solution, even if a game was performed in a high-probability game mode as a result of a special winning type obtained by winning a lottery performed by winning at the same-style start opening first. Even if it exists, if it corresponds to a specific winning type in the next winning, it is changed from the high probability gaming mode to the normal gaming mode. In this way, since this solution means that the player has the possibility to let go of the profits earned with much effort, `` If it does not fall under the special winning type next time, it will return to the normal game mode '' It can give a sense of tension and prevent the game from becoming rutted.

  In addition, when it corresponds to a specific winning type, the opening operation of the special winning opening is performed for a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval for the same purpose as that corresponding to the special winning type. For this reason, it is preferable that one release period is limited to about one half of the game ball firing time interval, and the number of times that the special winning opening is opened is limited to about 2 or 3 times. A mode is good.

  In this way, according to the present solution, first, a game is played aiming at the occurrence of a prize at the same-style start port, and when the game is elected and proceeds from the normal game to the special advantageous game or the specific advantageous game, the variable start is then performed. The flow of being able to advance to a special game opportunity by winning a prize while frequently generating oral prizes is effective as a strategy for playing a game. Therefore, in this solution means that the winning of a lottery is not a simple one lottery win, but a lottery that takes place at the start of the same game during the first game. Set a goal, and if you win by clearing this first goal, you will get a special advantageous game or an advantageous game opportunity, and then you will win in a lottery that will be triggered by winning at the variable starting point It is possible to provide a variety of games such as the second goal. In addition, by setting a higher target to correspond to a special winning type in the first goal, it is possible to give a sense of tension to each time a lottery is received. Also, even if it does not correspond to a special winning type, even if it corresponds to a specific winning type, by satisfying the first lottery in the normal state, we feel satisfied that we got out of the normal state and got an advantageous game opportunity Can be given to players. In addition, the game can be continued eagerly while expecting the player to have a special game opportunity in the next winning.

  In addition, according to this solution, the winner is selected by a lottery performed by winning a prize at the same starting position first, and it is a special winning type, or a winner selected by winning a prize at a variable starting position, If a game was played in a high-probability gaming mode as a result of a winning that was obtained by one of the special winning types, then a winning by a lottery performed by winning at the variable start opening, and a special winning The change to the high probability game mode is maintained by falling under the type. Therefore, it is possible to maximize the merit for the player that the opportunity for the special game is continuously given by obtaining the next winning relatively early while maintaining the profit once obtained by the player. .

  Furthermore, according to this solution, the winner is selected by a lottery performed by winning a prize at the same starting position first, and it is won by a lottery performed by winning a prize at a variable starting position, corresponding to a special winning type, Even if a game was played in a high-probability game mode as a result of a win obtained by one of the special win types, it will be won by a lottery that will be performed by winning a prize at the variable starting point. If it corresponds to the normal winning type, the high probability game mode is changed to the normal game mode. In this way, since this solution means that the player has the potential to let go of the profits earned by the player, it is possible to give the player a tension that may return to the normal game mode. This can prevent the game from becoming rutted.

(Solution means 13)
The present solving means having an independent configuration is a gaming machine in which a game is played using a game ball, and a game ball is given to a player by winning that occurs during the game, and a game board supported by a frame, Power supply means for supplying power necessary for the progress and control of the game, main control means for controlling the progress of the game using the power supplied by the power supply means, and power supplied by the power supply means Storage means for storing information generated in the control performed by the main control means during supply, and a state in which the main control means controls the progress of the game when a voltage drop in the power supplied by the power supply means occurs From the power-off process, the game progress state is stored as the stored contents of the storage means and the power supply means is shifted to a state in which the power supply means is prepared to stop power supply. A state transition means, a storage holding means for holding the storage contents of the storage means for at least a certain period after the power supply by the power supply means is stopped, and a state in which the power supply by the power supply means is cut off. When power supply is started, the game control by the main control unit is returned to the state immediately before the power-off process is executed based on the stored contents stored in the storage unit by the execution of the power-off process. A state-returning means before power-off, a launching device that continuously launches game balls one by one in time according to a predetermined launching operation, and formed on the surface of the game board, A game area in which the launched game ball flows down, and a flow path separating member that separates a left flow path and a right flow path by separating the flow path in which the game ball flows in the game area in the left-right direction. The game area is installed on the right side of the flow path separating member, and a winning is generated by the inflow of the game ball flowing down the right flow path, and the width of the opening through which the game ball flows is small or large within a predetermined range. Between the variable start opening that can be changed to, the variable start opening winning detection means for detecting that a winning has occurred at the variable start opening, and the normal game where the game is performed under the normal conditions defined in advance A winning suppression means for suppressing the occurrence of winning at a variable start opening, a variable winning apparatus for opening or closing a special winning opening through which a game ball flowing down the gaming area can flow by operating a predetermined opening and closing member; Special winning opening winning detection means for detecting that a game ball has won a special winning opening, and is installed on the right side of the flow path separating member in the gaming area, and the right flow without causing a winning in the gaming area. A gate having a passage for passing only the game ball flowing down the lower path, passage detection means for detecting that the game ball has passed through the gate, and passage detection means that the game ball has passed through the gate. An easy lottery trigger generating means for generating an easy lottery trigger when detected, and an easy lottery for storing the fact that the facilitated lottery trigger is generated by the facilitated lottery trigger generating means as storage contents of the storage means If the occurrence of the simplified lottery opportunity is stored as the storage content of the storage means by the opportunity storage means and the facilitated lottery opportunity storage means, whether or not the winning at the variable start port should be facilitated If the winning lottery that can execute the lottery to determine whether the winning is a lottery by the easy lottery executing means between the normal game and the winning A winning game facilitating means for facilitating the occurrence of winning at the variable starting port by maximizing the width of the opening of the starting port only once over a certain period, and a normal game in which a lottery is executed with a predetermined winning probability A game mode change means that allows a mode and a high probability game mode set to be more than double the probability of winning a lottery than the normal game mode, and winning at the variable start point occurs. A profit lottery opportunity generating means for generating a profit lottery opportunity; a profit lottery opportunity storage means for storing the profit lottery opportunity generated by the profit lottery opportunity generating means as storage content of the storage means; and the profit lottery opportunity When the storage means stores the occurrence of the profit lottery opportunity as the storage contents of the storage means, it is possible to execute a lottery to determine whether or not to give a profit to the player Profit lottery executing means, profit lottery winning type defining means for defining a plurality of winning types having different contents as the winning results of the lottery executed by the profit lottery executing means, and the lottery executed by the profit lottery executing means If the winning lottery is won, the profit lottery winning type discriminating means for discriminating which winning type of the plurality of winning types defined by the profit lottery winning type specifying means and the profit lottery executing means are executed. If the winning lottery is won, and the profit lottery winning type discriminating means determines that the winning type is a special winning type, the variable winning a prize over a period longer than the time interval at which the game balls are fired one by one. By repeating the operation of opening the special prize opening by means of a device up to a predetermined number of times, it is possible to increase the number of times before the normal game. After giving the player an opportunity for a special game that allows the player to win a special winning opening, the player is given the benefit of changing from the normal game mode to the high-probability game mode by the game mode changing means. Special game profit granting means for performing the control by the main control means, and winning by the lottery executed by the profit lottery executing means, and the profit lottery winning type determining means is determined to correspond to the normal winning type. If the game mode change means does not change the normal game mode to the high-probability game mode, the variable winning award over a period longer than the time interval at which the game balls are fired one by one. By repeatedly performing the operation of opening the special prize opening by the device up to a predetermined number of times, the special prize opening is frequently given compared to the normal game. Giving a player an opportunity for a special game that allows a prize to be given as a control by the main control means, and providing the special game opportunity by the special profit giving means or the normal profit giving means When the special game is finished, the width of the opening of the variable start opening is increased more frequently than the aspect in which the opening width of the variable start opening is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game after the end of the special game. Giving the player an opportunity for an advantageous game that enables winning at the variable start port at a frequency higher than that of the normal game by performing the maximized winning facilitating operation over a specific period. An advantageous game opportunity giving means after special game performed as a control by the control means, and the advantage during the change from the normal game mode to the high probability game mode by the game mode change unit. When winning by the lottery executed by the lottery executing means and when it is determined by the profit lottery winning type discriminating means that it corresponds to a special winning type, the time interval at which game balls are fired one by one by the launching device A special game that allows winning to the special prize opening at a higher frequency than the normal game by repeatedly performing the opening operation of the special prize opening up to a predetermined number of times by the variable prize device over a long period of time. After the opportunity is given to the player, the high-probability special profit granting means that gives the player the benefit of maintaining the change to the high-probability gaming mode by the game mode changing means as control by the main control means And a lottery executed by the profit lottery executing means while the game state changing means is changed from the normal game state to the high probability game state. And when it is determined that the profit lottery winning type discriminating means corresponds to the normal winning type, the variable winning device is used for a period longer than the time interval at which one game ball is launched by the launching device. By repeatedly performing the operation of opening the special prize opening up to a predetermined number of times, the player is given a special game opportunity that allows the special prize opening to be awarded at a higher frequency than the normal game. A high-probability normal profit granting means for performing the control by the main control means to change the high-probability gaming mode to the normal gaming mode by the game mode changing unit, and the variable start port. , A game start that allows a game ball to flow in, and that allows the game ball to always flow in the same manner regardless of whether or not it is the normal game When the winning at the start of the same state occurs, another profit lottery trigger generating means for generating another profit lottery trigger different from the profit lottery trigger, and the separate profit lottery trigger generating means When another profit lottery opportunity storage means for storing the occurrence as the storage contents of the storage means, and when the occurrence of the other profit lottery opportunity is stored as the storage contents of the storage means by the separate profit lottery opportunity storage means , Executed by the separate profit lottery execution means capable of executing a lottery for determining whether or not to give a player a profit different from the case of the lottery by the profit lottery means, and the separate profit lottery execution means. As a result of the lottery, the other profit lottery winning type specifying means for specifying a plurality of winning types having different contents and the lottery executed by the separate profit lottery executing means were won. The other profit lottery winning type discriminating means and the other profit lottery winning type discriminating means for discriminating which one of the plural winning types defined by the different profit lottery winning type defining means corresponds to If it is determined that a special winning type is determined by the separate profit lottery winning type determination means, the variable is changed only for a period shorter than the time interval at which the game balls are fired one by one. After performing the operation of opening the special prize opening a plurality of times by a winning device, in addition to changing from the normal gaming mode to the high probability gaming mode by the gaming mode changing means, In addition, the winning facilitating operation for maximizing the width of the opening of the variable start port more frequently than the embodiment in which the opening width of the variable starting port is maximized by the winning facilitating means. A special advantage that is given as a control by the main control means to give a player an opportunity for an advantageous game that allows a winning at the variable start port to occur more frequently than in the normal game. When the game opportunity is awarded by the lottery executed by the game opportunity granting means and the separate profit lottery execution means, and when it is determined by the separate profit lottery winning type discrimination means that the game is a specific winning type, After the operation for opening the special prize opening is performed a plurality of times by the variable prize-winning device for a period shorter than the time interval of firing one by one, the game mode changing means changes the normal game mode to the high probability game mode. More frequently than the mode in which the width of the opening of the variable start port is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game without changing to By performing an easy winning operation for maximizing the width of the opening of the variable start port over a specific period, an opportunity for an advantageous game that allows a win at the variable start port to occur more frequently than the normal game is played. Specific advantageous game opportunity granting means for giving to the player as control by the main control means, and the separate profit lottery execution while the game mode changing means is changing from the normal game mode to the high probability game mode If the winning is performed by the lottery executed by the means, and it is determined that the special profit lottery winning type determining means corresponds to the special winning type, the change to the high probability gaming mode by the gaming mode changing unit is maintained. , The width of the opening of the variable start opening more frequently than the aspect in which the opening width of the variable start opening is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game Giving the player an opportunity for an advantageous game that enables winning at the variable start port at a frequency higher than that of the normal game by performing the maximized winning facilitating operation over a specific period. Executed by the separate profit lottery execution means while being changed from the normal game mode to the high probability game mode by the game mode changing unit by the high probability special advantageous game opportunity giving unit performed as control by the control unit When winning by lottery and when it is determined by the different profit lottery winning type determining means that the winning type is a specific winning type, the game mode changing means changes from the high probability gaming mode to the normal gaming mode, During the normal game, the opening width of the variable start opening is increased more frequently than the aspect in which the opening width of the variable start opening is maximized by the winning facilitating means. Giving the player an opportunity for an advantageous game that enables winning at the variable start port at a frequency higher than that of the normal game by performing the maximized winning facilitating operation over a specific period. A high-probability specific advantageous game opportunity giving unit that is controlled by the control unit.

  In this solution, in addition to awarding a game ball to a player when a winning at a variable starting point has occurred (paying a prize ball), a lottery by a profit lottery means is made to expect the winning Is the basic game content. And if you win the lottery, you will be given a special game opportunity to the player, and during this special game, you will be able to win special prizes at a higher frequency than the normal game. More game balls can be given in comparison. The special prize opening is opened or closed by the variable prize winning device, but the special prize opening is not opened at all during the normal game, or the opening frequency is set extremely low. However, during the special game, the special prize opening is opened for a period longer than the time interval for launching the game balls by the launching device. More preferably, during the special game, the special winning opening is opened with a maximum opening period of about 50 times the shooting time interval of the game balls by the launching device. With such a long maximum opening period, a plurality of game balls that have flowed down the game area can be easily made to flow into the special winning opening by continuously firing the game balls during this period. The number will also increase. In addition, since the opening operation of the special prize opening during the special game is repeated up to a predetermined number of times, the player is given an opportunity to collect many prize balls during the special game. Note that the winning at the special winning opening is a winning with a large profit (the number of game balls given per winning) for the player.

  In particular, in this solution, after a lottery result corresponds to a special winning type, a special game opportunity is given, and then the winning probability itself in the lottery is given a profit that is changed from a normal probability to more than double (twice or more). It is supposed to be. In order to distinguish between two states with different winning probabilities for lottery, this solution means that the lottery is performed with a normal probability (relatively low probability) defined in advance, which is called “normal game mode”. A case where a lottery is performed with a higher probability is referred to as a “high probability game mode”. If the game mode is changed to the high probability game mode, the winning probability is more than doubled compared to the normal game mode. For this reason, it is easier to win in the high-probability gaming mode, and the player will be in a state where the next winning is almost promised (the state where the next winning can be obtained without passing too many lotteries). The expectation that a special game opportunity will be given can be greatly increased, and the player's willingness can be actively maintained. In the present solution means, the game mode changing means changes between the normal game mode and the high probability game mode for both the lottery executed by the profit lottery executing means and the lottery executed by the separate profit lottery executing means. Is possible.

  The above special winning types give the player the benefit of increasing the probability of winning after giving them special gaming opportunities. Not. Therefore, in this solution, in addition to a special winning type, there are cases where it corresponds to a normal winning type. It is assumed that no changes will be made to the mode. Nevertheless, the player has the benefit of being able to win a lot of prize balls as a result of being given a special gaming opportunity.

  In addition, this solution means that, regardless of whether it is a special winning type or a normal winning type, an advantageous gaming opportunity is given after the special gaming opportunity is granted, so it does not fall under the special winning type. Even if the profit that increases the winning probability is not obtained, the player is not disappointed greatly because an advantageous game opportunity is added, and the decline in the game motivation can be continuously suppressed.

  In this way, the player's expectations and interests in this solution are directed to being given a special game opportunity by winning the lottery, and moreover to a special winning type than the normal winning type. Although this will give the greatest interest in increasing the winning probability after a special game, this solution means that during a normal game where the game is played under normal conditions defined in advance. The occurrence of winnings at the variable start is suppressed. One of the means for suppressing the occurrence of winning is minimizing the width of the opening of the variable start port. In other words, the width of the opening of the variable start port is basically minimized during the normal game. In addition to this, as means for suppressing the occurrence of winnings, means for suppressing the inflow of game balls from the opening of the minimum width when the width of the opening of the variable start opening is minimized (arrangement of obstacle nails, etc. ) A state in which a normal game is played under such a normal condition is referred to as a “normal state” in the present solution. As the normal state, for example, it is possible to assume a state when the player first starts playing after the game hall starts business. In such a normal state, it is a premise that a state (such as a big hit or a probability fluctuation) that is advantageous to a special player does not occur.

  Also, in this solution, a lottery is performed in response to the passage of a gate that is not a prize, and when this is won, the width of the opening of the variable start port is only once (or at least once) for a certain period of time per winning. By maximizing, winning at the variable start opening is facilitated. However, in this case, the number of times that the width of the opening is maximized is extremely small (about once or twice), and the time for which the width of the opening is maximized at one time is extremely short compared to the case of advantageous games. Since it is set, it is almost impossible to expect winnings from the player's point of view as compared to an advantageous game opportunity. More preferable is an aspect in which the opening width is maximized only within a time interval that is equal to or shorter than the time interval at which the game balls are fired one by one by the launching device. In such an embodiment, even if game balls are continuously being fired, it is unlikely that the game ball will flow into the variable start port without difficulty during one maximization. It can be said that it is difficult to win a prize in the mouth.

  Therefore, in this solution, the player receives a lottery with the occurrence of a prize at the variable start opening, proceeds to a special game by winning, and further plays a game with the goal of increasing the winning probability after the special game. Although it is performed, it is a bottleneck for the player that the occurrence of winning at the variable starting port is suppressed during the normal game. In other words, even if a game is played from the beginning aiming for a prize at the variable start opening, a winning at the variable start opening does not occur efficiently, and there is a possibility that the opportunity to receive the lottery does not occur easily.

  Therefore, in this solution, a common start port is provided separately from the variable start port, and in the lottery performed with the winning at this common start port, it corresponds to one of multiple winning types, and among these, a special win If it falls under the category, after opening the special prize opening multiple times with the variable prize device for a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval, the winning probability itself in the lottery is more than doubled from the normal probability (more than doubled) ) And an opportunity for an advantageous game that allows a winning at the variable start port to occur more frequently than in a normal game. The special advantageous game given here is not an opportunity for the player to collect a lot of game balls like the special game, but it may generate a prize at the variable starting point more frequently than the normal game. This is an opportunity. That is, in the special advantageous game, the opening width is maximized for a longer time than the time when the opening width of the variable start opening is maximized by the winning facilitating means during the normal game, and the opening width is increased by one win. The number of times of maximization is increased compared to normal games. As a result, if an opportunity for an advantageous game is given, even if the probability of winning in the lottery that is triggered by the passage of the gate is about the same as in a normal game, it can be changed more frequently than in a normal game. Winning at the starting point occurs.

  Further, the arrangement in the game area is different between the common start port and the variable start port. That is, the game ball that has flowed down the left flow path in the game area can be won at the common start port, but the game ball that has flowed down the right flow path is not arranged at the common start port. On the other hand, only the game balls that have flowed down the right flow path in the game area can win the variable start opening, but the game balls that flow down the left flow path do not win the variable start opening. For this reason, if the player intends to generate a prize at the start of the same mode, it is necessary to adjust the operation mode of the launching device so that the game ball flows down the left flow path as much as possible. On the contrary, if the player intends to generate a prize at the variable start port, it is necessary to adjust the operation mode of the launching device so that the game ball flows down the right flow path as much as possible.

  Note that opening the special prize opening in a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval as described above makes it difficult to win a prize at the special prize opening during the opening or the opening action by the variable prize winning device. The purpose is to make it difficult for a player to discover (or detect, recognize, or perceive) an opening action by making it as inconspicuous as possible. For this reason, it is preferable that one release period is limited to about one half of the game ball launch time interval, and the number of times that the special winning opening is opened is limited to two or three times. Is good.

  Therefore, if you win a lottery and fall into a special winning category, you will not be actively attracting the player's interest in winning a special prize opening by a short-term opening action, but after that variable start In addition to generating frequent winnings in the mouth, by making a transition to the high probability gaming mode, it is possible to make the player expect that the next winning will be obtained relatively early. For this reason, in addition to (1) the probability of winning being increased for the player, (2) the frequency of receiving the lottery is increased, resulting in a double merit.

  Furthermore, according to this solution, if the game was performed in the high-probability game mode as a result of the special winning type obtained by winning the lottery performed by winning the prize at the start of the same mode, The change to the high-probability gaming mode is maintained by winning the same special winning type. Therefore, the game can be continued while maintaining the profit once obtained by the player.

  Therefore, in this solution, when a player first plays a game with a goal at the start of the game and wins a lottery performed by the occurrence of the win and falls into a special winning type, the player In addition to increasing the chances of receiving a lottery by changing the goal to generate more winnings at the variable start opening than the state starting opening, the winning probability has been changed to a relatively early (less) The player can have an expectation that the next winning will be achieved (by lottery).

  However, even if you win in the lottery performed by winning a prize at the common start opening, if it falls under a specific winning type, the special prize opening will be made by a variable winning device for a period shorter than the game ball launch time interval. There is no change from the normal game mode to the high-probability game mode after performing the opening operation for a plurality of times, and the lottery is performed in the normal game mode. Even so, if a player wins a specific winning type, an opportunity for an advantageous game will be given, so that the player will enjoy the advantage that the frequency of winning a prize at the variable starting port will be higher than in a normal game. Can do. In this case, the player has the opportunity to receive a lottery that is triggered by the occurrence of a prize at the variable start opening, by changing the target to generate a lot of winnings at the variable start opening instead of the synchronous start opening. It will be. Thereby, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that a special game opportunity will be given by the next winning.

  It should be noted that whether to give a special game opportunity or an advantageous game opportunity by winning, and whether the game mode is a high-probability game mode or a normal game mode, all are states in the control performed by the main control means. Be grasped. Therefore, while giving a special game opportunity (when the special game opportunity should not be finished yet), while giving a special game opportunity (when the advantageous game opportunity should not be finished yet), etc. Even if the supply of power is stopped, the previous state is all stored in the storage means, and the supply of power is stopped while the normal game mode is changed to the high-probability game mode. However, the fact that the previous game mode was a high-probability game mode is stored in the storage means. When the supply of electric power is started, the game can be continued by returning to the state immediately before the power failure, so that the profit obtained by the player is not discarded halfway.

  In addition, according to this solution, even if a game was performed in a high-probability game mode as a result of a special winning type obtained by winning a lottery performed by winning at the same-style start opening first. Even if it exists, if it corresponds to a specific winning type in the next winning, it is changed from the high probability gaming mode to the normal gaming mode. In this way, since this solution means that the player has the possibility to let go of the profits earned with much effort, `` If it does not fall under the special winning type next time, it will return to the normal game mode '' It can give a sense of tension and prevent the game from becoming rutted.

  In addition, when it corresponds to a specific winning type, the opening operation of the special winning opening is performed for a period shorter than the game ball firing time interval for the same purpose as that corresponding to the special winning type. For this reason, it is preferable that one release period is limited to about one half of the game ball firing time interval, and the number of times that the special winning opening is opened is limited to about 2 or 3 times. A mode is good.

  In this way, according to the present solution, first, a game is played aiming at the occurrence of a prize at the same-style start port, and when the game is elected and proceeds from the normal game to the special advantageous game or the specific advantageous game, the variable start is then performed. The flow of being able to advance to a special game opportunity by winning a prize while frequently generating oral prizes is effective as a strategy for playing a game. Therefore, in this solution means that the winning of a lottery is not a simple one lottery win, but a lottery that takes place at the start of the same game during the first game. Set a goal, and if you win by clearing this first goal, you will get a special advantageous game or an advantageous game opportunity, and then you will win in a lottery that will be triggered by winning at the variable starting point It is possible to provide a variety of games such as the second goal. In addition, by setting a higher target to correspond to a special winning type in the first goal, it is possible to give a sense of tension to each time a lottery is received. Also, even if it does not correspond to a special winning type, even if it corresponds to a specific winning type, by satisfying the first lottery in the normal state, we feel satisfied that we got out of the normal state and got an advantageous game opportunity Can be given to players. In addition, the game can be continued eagerly while expecting the player to have a special game opportunity in the next winning.

  In addition, according to this solution, the winner is selected by a lottery performed by winning a prize at the same starting position first, and it is a special winning type, or a winner selected by winning a prize at a variable starting position, If a game was played in a high-probability gaming mode as a result of a winning that was obtained by one of the special winning types, then a winning by a lottery performed by winning at the variable start opening, and a special winning The change to the high probability game mode is maintained by falling under the type. Therefore, it is possible to maximize the merit for the player that the opportunity for the special game is continuously given by obtaining the next winning relatively early while maintaining the profit once obtained by the player. .

  Furthermore, according to this solution, the winner is selected by a lottery performed by winning a prize at the same starting position first, and it is won by a lottery performed by winning a prize at a variable starting position, corresponding to a special winning type, Even if a game was played in a high-probability game mode as a result of a win obtained by one of the special win types, it will be won by a lottery that will be performed by winning a prize at the variable starting point. If it corresponds to the normal winning type, the high probability game mode is changed to the normal game mode. In this way, since this solution means that the player has the potential to let go of the profits earned by the player, it is possible to give the player a tension that may return to the normal game mode. This can prevent the game from becoming rutted.

(Solution 14)
This solving means regulates the gaming balls flowing down toward the same condition starting port in the game area where the game balls flow down in the solving means 1 to 13 immediately above the same condition starting port one by one. Inclined upward defined in two ways in advance, a regulation inflow means for allowing the game ball to flow into the variable start port in the game area, and a restriction inflow means for flowing into the same state start port in a mode of flowing downward And an inflow restraint means for restricting the inflow of game balls from directly above the variable start port.

  According to the present solution, winning at the same-style start opening is caused by the game ball flowing down in a restricted direction (directly below). It is the most natural aspect that the game balls that have been fired flow down directly below, and a winning at the common start port can be stably generated by restricting the inflow downward. For this reason, the synchronous start port is very suitable as a goal for first winning in a game.

  On the other hand, winning at the variable starting port must be caused by an inflow in an oblique direction, and if a constant change is not given to the natural flow of the game ball, the game ball can be successfully flowed into the variable starting port. Can not. In this way, in this solution, the occurrence of winning at the variable starting port is suppressed by suppressing the inflow to the variable starting port, and it is the same state rather than aiming for the winning at the variable starting port from the beginning during the normal game. It makes it easier for players to understand that it is a reasonable game strategy to aim for winning at the starting point.

(Solution 15)
In the solution means 1 to 13, the solution means 1 to 13 is provided with an interval allowing the inflow of only one game ball from directly above the same-state start port in the game area where the game ball flows down. A regulation nail arrangement having two nail members installed at a position above the common start port, and an upright triangular shape with an interval allowing only one game ball to pass within the game area. There are three nail members arranged, and one of the nail members located at the apex of the triangle has the variable start port so as to eliminate the inflow of the game ball from above the variable start port. And a restraining nail array that is installed to form an inflow path through which the remaining two nail members flow from obliquely above the variable start port toward directly above the variable start port.

  According to the present solution, the winning at the common start port is caused by the game ball flowing down in a direction (directly downward direction) regulated by the regulation nail arrangement composed of two nail members. In other words, the game ball can flow into the same state starting port only by flowing downward between the two nail members. On the other hand, since it is the most natural aspect that the game ball that has been fired flows down directly, in this solution, the winning at the common start port can be stably generated by restricting the inflow downward. Can do. For this reason, the synchronous start port is very suitable as a goal for first winning in a game.

  On the other hand, winning at the variable start opening is suppressed by a restraining nail arrangement composed of at least three nail members. That is, three nail members are arranged in an upright triangle at a position above the variable start port, and one of the vertices excludes (or prevents) the inflow of game balls from directly above. The winning at the variable start port must be generated by inflow in an oblique direction, and the game ball cannot be successfully flowed into the variable start port unless a certain change is given to the natural flow of the game ball. In this way, in this solution, the occurrence of winning at the variable starting port is suppressed by suppressing the inflow to the variable starting port, and it is the same state rather than aiming for the winning at the variable starting port from the beginning during the normal game. It makes it easier for players to understand that it is a reasonable game strategy to aim for winning at the starting point.

  Furthermore, in this solution, the occurrence of winning at the variable start opening is suppressed by the specific arrangement of the three nail members, but the player observes the actual arrangement of the nail members, the interval between the nail members, and the like. By doing so, there is a room where it is possible to determine by itself how much the winning of the variable start opening is suppressed (the degree of suppression, strength, whether or not the inflow of game balls is easy). By leaving such room for observation, it is possible to provide the fun of trying to read a nail for each individual gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the player's expectation and willingness to play are hard to decline, and the game can be continued for a long time while maintaining a high expectation until the next profit is always obtained.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a pachinko machine will be described with reference to the corresponding drawings.

(1. Overview of pachinko machine)
1 and 2 specifically show the structure of the pachinko machine 1. The pachinko machine 1 is mainly composed of a frame and a game board 4 supported by the frame. The frame includes an outer frame 2, a main body frame 3, a front frame 5, and the like. Of these, the outer frame 2 is configured by combining upper, lower, left and right frame members into a rectangle. The left edge of the outer frame 2 supports the left end of the main body frame 3 via a hinge mechanism 7, and the main body frame 3 can be opened and closed on the front side of the outer frame 2. Further, the left end of the front frame 5 is supported by the main body frame 3 via a hinge mechanism, and the front frame 5 can be opened and closed on the front side of the main body frame 3.

  The front frame 5 has a circular opening window 30 formed at the center thereof, and the opening window 30 is closed by two transparent glass plates 32. A circular game area 12 is formed on the front surface (board surface) of the game board 4, and the game area 12 is visually recognized from the front side through the opening window 30 of the front frame 5. In FIG. 1 and FIG. 2, a specific configuration (configuration of the board surface) in the game area 12 is not shown, and the game area 12 is shown blank for convenience. A frame lamp 27 is built in the front frame 5 above and on the left and right positions of the opening window 30, and the front side of the frame lamp 27 is covered with a cover body 35 and a lens 34. Two upper speakers 36 are installed above the opening window 30, and the front side of each speaker 36 is covered with a speaker cover 37.

  A frequency display section 30a using a 7-segment LED, a push-type ball lending button 30b, and a return button 30c are installed at the lower central edge of the opening window 30. The frequency display portion 30a displays the remaining frequency of the prepaid card inserted into the CR unit (not shown) by the player. When the player operates the ball lending button 30b, the ball lending can be requested within the range of the remaining frequency of the prepaid card. Further, the player can request the return of the prepaid card having the remaining frequency by operating the return button 30c.

  On the front frame 5, an upper plate 28 for storing game balls is formed at a position below the opening window 30. A lower plate 17 is formed on the front side of the main body frame 3, and the lower plate 17 is positioned below the upper plate 28. A push-down type return button 28a is provided on the upper right surface of the upper plate 28. When the player operates the return button 28a, the game balls stored in the upper plate 28 flow into the lower plate 17. A push-type ball removal button 17a is provided on the front side of the lower plate 17, and when the player pushes the ball removal button 17a, the game balls stored in the lower plate 17 are dropped. Note that the game ball dropped from the lower plate 17 is appropriately transferred to a receiving box or the like placed below the lower plate 17.

  On the lower front member 16 of the main body frame 3, a firing handle 18 is installed at the right position of the lower plate 17. Although not shown in FIG. 1, a launching device is installed on the back side of the front frame 5, and when the player twists (or rotates) the firing handle 18 in the clockwise direction, the firing motor operates. The game balls stored in the upper plate 28 are launched toward the game area 12 one by one. An effect button 38 is provided at the lower left corner of the front frame 5 at the left position of the lower plate 17. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment is provided with a function of generating an effect sound effect or displaying an effect image according to the operation of the effect button 38 by the player.

  FIG. 2 shows a state in which the front frame 5 and the main body frame 3 are opened from the outer frame 2. As described above, the main body frame 3 is supported on the left edge of the outer frame 2 via the hinge mechanism 7, and the main body frame 3 can be opened and closed on the front side of the outer frame 2 in this state. One front frame 5 is supported by the main body frame 3 via another hinge mechanism 25.

  The front frame 5 and the main body frame 3 are locked by the locking device 19 in the closed state. The locking device 19 is mounted on the right edge of the main body frame 3, and the locking device 19 locks the entire main body frame 3 with respect to the outer frame 2, or the front frame 5 with respect to the main body frame 3. Lock it. The locking device 19 has two types of frame locking latches 21 and door locking latches 23, and one of the frame locking latches 21 corresponds to the closing tool 20 of the outer frame 2. For example, when the main body frame 3 is pushed into the outer frame 2 from the state shown in FIG. 2, the two frame locking latches 21 on the upper and lower sides respectively engage with the corresponding stoppers 20, thereby causing the main body frame 3 to move. The outer frame 2 is fixed in a locked state.

  The other door locking latch 23 corresponds to the closing tool 22 provided on the rear surface of the front frame 5. For example, when the front frame 5 is pushed into the main body frame 3 from the state shown in FIG. At the top and bottom, the three door locking latches 23 are respectively engaged with the corresponding closing devices 22, whereby the front frame 5 is fixed in a locked state on the main body frame 3.

  The locking device 19 has a cylinder lock 24. For example, when a manager or employee of the hall inserts a dedicated key into the key hole of the cylinder lock 24 and twists it clockwise, the frame locking latch 21 and the outer frame 2 are locked. The engagement with the closing tool 20 is released, and the main body frame 3 is unlocked. When the key is twisted in the opposite direction (counterclockwise), the engagement between the door locking latch 23 and the closing tool 22 of the front frame 5 is released, and the front frame 5 is unlocked.

  In the configuration of the present embodiment, the cylinder lock 24 is disposed not on the right side of the game board 4 but on the lower side, and the locking device 19 disposed on the right side of the game board 4 is reduced in thickness, so that the game board 4 The area of the game area 12 formed in the above can be ensured larger than before. As a result, the player's eyes can be greatly attracted, and the interest in visual recognition can be enhanced. Moreover, in the structure of this embodiment, since the opening window 30 of the front frame 5 is enlarged in accordance with the enlargement of the game area 12, the rigidity of the front frame 5 is reduced at that portion. Since the upper plate 28 is formed integrally with the lower part of the front frame 5, the upper plate 28 is reinforced to suppress a decrease in rigidity of the entire front frame 5.

  The main body frame 3 is configured by integrally molding the front frame body 8, the game board mounting frame 9 and the mechanism mounting frame 10 with a synthetic resin material. Among these, the front frame body 8 is formed on the front side of the main body frame 3, and its outer shape has a size that matches the outer shape of the outer frame 2 excluding the lower plate 6. Further, the game board mounting frame 9 is formed integrally with the rear part of the front frame body 8, and the game board mounting frame 9 has a size capable of receiving the outer shape of the game board 4. The mechanism mounting frame 10 is formed on the back side of the front frame body 8, and its outer shape is slightly smaller than the front frame body 8.

  The game board 4 is attached to the game board mounting frame 9 in a state in which the game board 4 is fitted from the front. The game board mounting frame 9 has a large rectangular opening at the middle portion. For this reason, when the game board 4 is removed, the inside of the frame is in a hollow state in the front-rear direction. The upper, lower, left and right inner edges (inner walls) of the game board mounting frame 9 are formed so as to be able to accept the four sides of the game board (plywood material) of the game board 4, and the left inner wall surface has two upper and lower members. A stop projection 9a is formed. The two locking projections 9a protrude inward from the left wall surface at a position spaced forward by the thickness of the game board from the rear wall surface receiving the back of the game board, and the game board 4 has its left side as the head. When inserted into the game board mounting frame 9, the left edge of the game board is locked behind the two upper and lower locking projections 9a, and in this state, the game board 4 is prevented from falling off.

  Further, lock members 4 c are respectively attached to the upper right corner and the lower right corner of the game board 4. The lock member 4c has a plate shape elongated in the width direction of the game board 4, and the game board 4 is locked to the game board mounting frame 9 with its front end protruding rightward from the game board 4. It works as a nail. In other words, the lock member 4c has either a protruding position in which the tip portion protrudes laterally from the right end of the game board 4 or a retracted position retracted inward (center direction) from the right end of the game board 4. 4 is locked.

  On the other hand, although not shown in FIG. 2, locking holes are formed in the inner wall surface on the right side of the game board mounting frame 9 at positions corresponding to the upper and lower lock members 4 c, respectively. For this reason, if the upper and lower lock members 4c are locked at the protruding positions in a state where the game board 4 is fitted in the game board mounting frame 9, the game board 4 is held in a state where the tip ends thereof enter the locking holes. Locks to the game board mounting frame 9 to prevent it from falling forward. Conversely, if the upper and lower lock members 4c are withdrawn from the protruding position to release the locking with the game board mounting frame 9, the game board mounting frame 9 is pulled out by pulling out the right edge of the game board 4 first. The game board 4 can be easily removed.

  Further, a catch lock 9 b (so-called “snap lock”) is provided at the lower opening edge of the game board mounting frame 9. On the other hand, a tightening portion is formed on the lower edge portion of the front side of the game board 4 to receive the catch lock 9b. Therefore, when the catch lock 9b is tightened in a state where the game board 4 is fitted in the game board mounting frame 9, the game board 4 is fixed to the game board mounting frame 9 so as to be pushed down downward. The catch lock 9b fixes the game board 4 to the game board mounting frame 9 and plays the role of accurately maintaining the relative positional relationship between the firing rail 15 of the front frame 5 and the guide rail 11 of the game board 4. In addition, a low-frequency speaker 14 is built in via a mounting plate 13 at the lower left corner of the front frame 8.

  A door body frame 26 is installed on the back side of the front frame 5, and the front frame 5 is connected to the hinge mechanism 25 (up and down) by the door body frame 26. The door main body frame 26 is configured by a pressed metal frame member, and the door main body frame 26 is formed to have a size that covers a portion from the upper end of the front frame body 8 to the upper edge of the lower front member 16. ing. When the front frame 5 is closed, the front side of the front frame 8 including the game board 4 is covered by the front frame 5, but a substantially circular opening window 30 is formed in the center of the door body frame 26. The game area 12 of the game board 4 can be viewed from the front through the opening window 30. Further, a window frame 31 having a rectangular frame shape larger than the opening window 30 is provided on the rear side of the door main body frame 26, and two glass plates 32 are spaced forward and backward in the window frame 31. It is inserted.

(2. Board configuration)
FIG. 3 shows the game area 12 of the game board 4. A large number of injury nails (without reference numerals) and windmills 64 are installed in the game area 12 in an appropriate arrangement, and the game balls that are driven into the game area 12 are guided to the injury nails, the windmill 64, etc. 12 flows down. Further, a center decoration body 66 is disposed at a substantially central position of the game area 12. The center decoration body 66 is disposed so as to protrude from the surface (board surface) of the game area 12 to the front side, and guides the game ball along the upper edge and the left and right edges thereof, thereby It is possible to change the flow direction of the game ball.

  The center decoration body 66 is formed in a frame shape, and a character body 66a imitating the head of a racehorse is attached to the upper edge portion. Furthermore, decorative parts 66b and 66c designed for the front legs of the racehorses are provided on the left and right of the character body 66a, and the right decorative part 66c also functions as a movable part for production. In addition, a liquid crystal display unit 150 is disposed inside the center decorative body 66, and an image for production is displayed by the liquid crystal display unit 150.

  The left and right side edges of the center decorative body 66 are provided with a decorative part designed with alphabet letters, and the decorative part emits light by a decorative lamp (LED) (not shown). Further, a warp passage (not shown) is formed at the left edge of the center decorative body 66 together with the warp inlet 66d, and a game ball flowing down the left side of the center decorative body 66 in the game area 12 particularly at the warp inlet 66d. When it enters, it is guided to the inner part of the center decorative body 66 through the warp passage.

  Inside the center decorative body 66, a ball stage 66e is formed on the upper surface of its lower edge. The ball stage 66e extends in the left-right direction along the lower edge of the center decorative body 66, and has a depth in which the game ball can roll in the left-right direction in the front-rear direction. When the game ball guided through the warp passage from the warp inlet 66d is released to the ball stage 66e, the game ball rolls in the left-right direction on the upper surface thereof. A lower stage 66g is formed on the lower edge of the center decorative body 66 on the front side of the ball stage 66e, and the game ball dropped from the ball stage 66e to the lower stage 66g falls from the vicinity of the center.

  A ball guiding path 66f is formed at the center of the lower edge of the center decorative body 66, and an entrance (not shown) to the ball guiding path 66f is formed at the center of the upper surface of the ball stage 66e. Has been. The game ball that has dropped from the ball stage 66e to the entrance of the ball guide path 66f is released from the ball guide path 66f as it is.

  The exit of the ball guiding path 66f is open toward the front, and the game ball released from the exit falls almost downward. In the game area 12, a synchronous start port 68 is installed at a position directly below the ball guide path 66 f below the center decoration body 66. The same state start port 68 is simply opened upward, and two obstacle nails are installed above the opening with a gap left and right to form a path for entering the same state start port 68. Has been. Therefore, the game ball released from the ball guiding path 66f wins the same state start opening 68 with a considerably high probability. Further, a state start port switch 200 is installed in the back of the state start port 68 (behind the game board), and a game ball won in the state start port 68 is detected by the state start port switch 200. The

  In the game area 12, a variable winning device 73 is provided at a position below the state start port 68. The variable winning device 73 has an opening / closing member 72a formed in a horizontally long rectangular shape, and both ends of the lower edge of the opening / closing member 72a are supported by hinge mechanisms 72b. The opening / closing member 72a can be opened and closed in the front-rear direction around the lower edge by the action of the hinge mechanism 72a. Further, the variable winning device 73 can open and close the opening / closing member 72a in the front-rear direction by a driving mechanism using a large winning port solenoid (not shown), thereby opening or closing the large winning port 72. As shown in the drawing, in the state where the opening / closing member 72a stands upright along the board surface, the special winning opening 72 is closed. When the opening / closing member 72a is moved from this state to a position where the opening and closing member 72a is tilted to the near side, the big winning opening 72 is opened and a winning state is obtained.

  In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, a variable start winning device 74 is provided on the right side of the game area 12. The variable start winning device 74 has two movable pieces 74a, and a variable start port 70 is formed between the movable pieces 74a so as to open upward. The variable start winning device 74 opens and closes the two movable pieces 74a in the left-right direction by a drive mechanism using a start-port solenoid (not shown), thereby accepting a game ball in the opening width of the variable start-port 70 (viewed in the width direction). The size of the range can be changed to large or small.

  As indicated by the solid line in the figure, the opening width of the variable start port 70 is minimized when the two movable pieces 74a are close to each other. Conversely, as shown by the two-dot chain line, when the two movable pieces 74a are opened to the left and right so as to be separated from each other, the opening width of the variable start port 70 is maximized, and the prize is won more than the state where the opening width is the minimum. Is facilitated. As described above, in the present embodiment, the opening width of the variable start port 70 is changed to a large or small value within a range in which the two movable pieces 74a are movable. In either state, the variable start opening 70 opens upward, but three obstacle nails are arranged in a triangular shape when viewed from the front above the opening, and the entrance path by the obstacle nails is the same state start opening. It is different from 68. In particular, in the state where the two movable pieces 74a are close to each other and the opening width is small, the obstacle nail located at the apex of the triangle among the three obstacle nails is arranged so as to block the entrance path from right above. Has been. Therefore, it can be seen that in the state where the opening width of the variable start port 70 is reduced, the winning probability of the variable start port 70 is set lower than that of the same state start port 68. A variable start port switch 143 is disposed in the back of the variable start winning device 74, and a game ball won in the variable start port 70 is detected by the variable start port switch 143.

  A sphere guiding portion 67 is formed at the lower right portion of the center decorative body 66, and the sphere guiding portion 67 is formed so as to protrude to the right side of the center decorative body 66. The ball guiding portion 67 is formed so as to block the flow path of the game ball from the right side of the center decorative body 66 toward the same state starting port 68, and the ball guiding portion 67 flows down the right side of the center decorative body 66. It acts to suppress the game ball to flow down toward the synchronous start port 68. However, the ball guiding unit 67 only suppresses the flow of the game ball toward the same state start port 68 and blocks the flow of the game ball from the right side of the center decoration body 66 toward the prize winning port 72. It is not a thing. Therefore, even when the game ball has flowed down the right side of the center decorative body 66, it is possible to win the big prize opening 72, which is extremely different from the case of flowing down through the opposite left side. There will be no difference in the winning probability.

  In the game area 12, a gate 76 is installed at the upper right position (above the variable start winning device 74). A gate switch 208 is installed in the gate 76, and a game ball passing through the gate 76 in the process of flowing down the game area 12 is detected by the gate switch 208.

  In addition, side decorative bodies 82 are respectively installed at the left and right lower edge portions of the game area 12. Each side decorative body 82 is formed with two normal winning openings 78.

(3. Special symbol display, start memory display)
In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the result of the lottery performed when the winning at the common starting port 68 is triggered and the result of the lottery performed when the winning at the variable starting port 70 is displayed by separate special symbols. Is done. Four LEDs 144a and 146a are arranged on the left and right sides of the character body 66a in the upper edge portion of the center decoration body 66. For example, the first special symbol is displayed by the four LEDs 144a on the left side, and the four on the right side. The second special symbol is displayed by the LED 146a. The first special symbol corresponds to a lottery result that is triggered by a winning at the same state starting port 68, and the second special symbol corresponds to a lottery result that is triggered by a winning at the variable starting port 70.

  The display of the first special symbol and the second special symbol is performed by turning on or blinking the LEDs 144a and 146a or switching between a lighting state and a light-off state. For example, when the winning at the common start port 68 or the variable start port 70 is triggered, each of the four LEDs 144a and 146a blinks in various patterns to display the variation state of the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Can do. When a certain fluctuation time is over, a stop state in which a special symbol is determined is displayed by turning on or turning off the four LEDs 144a and 146a.

Specifically, two types of lighting colors (for example, red and green) are prepared for the individual LEDs 144a and 146a, so that the LEDs 144a and 146a are turned off, turned on with lighting color 1, and turned on. The display pattern can be switched in three ways: “lit with color 2”. Accordingly, a total of 81 display patterns (3 ⁴ = 81) are prepared when the four LEDs 144a and 146a are arranged. The lighting colors of the LEDs 144a and 146a may be three or more colors (preferably about seven colors), or may be a single color. The more the lighting colors of the LEDs 144a and 166a are, the more diversified special display stop display patterns and variable display patterns. On the other hand, if the lighting color is a single color, the control load on the CPU is reduced accordingly. Further, the LEDs 144a and 146a need not be arranged in one place, and may be arranged separately, and not particularly on the board surface. If the arrangement of the LEDs 144a and 146a is disjoint or arranged outside the board, it will be difficult for the player to recognize the presence of the special symbol, so that the player will not be able to detect the result of winning or the type of winning. be able to. Alternatively, the number of LEDs 144a and 146a that display special symbols is not limited to four, and the special symbols may be displayed by other numbers of LEDs, or may be displayed by using 7-segment LEDs. When the 7-segment LED is used, the CPU control load is reduced as compared with the case where a plurality of multicolor LEDs are used.

  In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the first start memory display unit 145a and the second start memory display unit 147a are provided corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively. A first start memory display unit 145a is disposed on the left side of the exit of the ball guide path 66f in the lower edge of the center decoration body 66, and a second start memory display unit 147a is disposed on the right side. Each of the display units 145a and 147a is a light emitting area by an LED, and its outer shape is designed to be related to the character body 66a and modeled on a horseshoe.

  The display by the first start memory display unit 145a and the second start memory display unit 147a is performed by turning on a number of LEDs (light emitting areas) corresponding to the number of reserved balls. For example, if there is a holding ball based on a winning at the common start port 68, the start memory display of the first special symbol is performed by turning on the corresponding number of first start memory display portions 145a. Similarly, if there is a holding ball based on the winning at the variable start port 70, the start memory display of the second special symbol is performed by turning on the corresponding second start memory display portions 147a.

(4. Normal symbol display, start memory display)
In the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment, the result of the lottery performed when the game ball passes through the gate 76 is displayed as a normal symbol. For example, a normal symbol display unit 148a is disposed at an upper position of the right side decorative body 82, and the normal symbol display unit 148a includes LEDs (for example, red and green two-color LEDs) built in the side decorative unit 82. It becomes a light emitting area by. For example, the normal symbol display unit 148a blinks when the LED blinks when the game ball passes through the gate 76, whereby the variation display of the normal symbol is performed. When a certain fluctuation time elapses, the normal symbol display unit 148a displays a stop display in which the normal symbol is fixed by lighting the LED in red or green. The normal symbol display portion 148a is also designed in the shape of a horseshoe. In addition, four LEDs 148b are arranged at the upper position of the right side decorative body 82 in order to display the starting memory number of the normal symbol. The number of reserved balls based on the passage of the gate 76 is displayed by the number of lighting of the LED 148b.

(5. Status display)
In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when winning in the lottery performed with the winning of the common start port 68 or the variable start port 70 as a trigger, there are four LEDs indicating that some sort of hit state has occurred according to the type of winning. Is displayed using. That is, four status display LEDs 149a are arranged at the upper position of the left side decorative body 82, and when winning in the lottery that is triggered by winning the same state starting port 68 or variable starting port 70, When the four status display LEDs 149a are turned on or off in a pattern corresponding to the winning type, the winning status is displayed. The winning types will be described later.

  Further, the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a function (probability variation function) that, when winning the lottery, internally changes the lottery probability according to the winning type at that time. That is, if the state where the lottery is performed with the normal winning probability (for example, 1/250) defined in advance for the special symbol (the first special symbol, the second special symbol) is the normal game mode, it is compared with this normal game mode. Then, a state in which the winning probability is changed to be higher than double (for example, 1/50) can be defined as a high probability game mode. Then, if the player wins in the lottery performed in the normal game mode and corresponds to a special winning type (probability variation win), the normal game mode is changed to the high-probability game mode, and the next lottery is performed.

  Therefore, a game state display unit 149b is provided at the upper position of the left side decorative body 82 in order to display a game state display. The game state display unit 149b can display “probability change state (high probability game state)” or “normal state (low probability game state)” according to the light emission state of the built-in LED. LED emission modes include not only switching on (ON) or extinguishing (OFF) but also distinguishing by changing the light emission luminance of the LED step by step (for example, 10 to 100 steps). The internal lottery process and the game mode change process will be described later separately using flowcharts.

(6. Winning types)
Next, winning types in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described.
In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, different types of winning results are obtained for the synchronous start port 68 and the variable start port 70. Specifically, first, when winning by a lottery triggered by winning at the same state start opening 68, either of (1) “per short-term opening” or (2) “per short-term opening probability fluctuation” winning type It corresponds to. When winning by lottery triggered by the winning of the other variable start port 70, it corresponds to either of the winning types of (3) “ordinary big hit” or (4) “probability change big hit”. These winning types (1) to (4) differ in the magnitude of profits and the contents of the profits given to the player, and have different values for the player. However, depending on the game mode (normal game mode or high-probability game mode) at that time, both in the lottery triggered by winning the win in the common start port 68 and in the lottery triggered by winning in the variable start port 70 The winning probability is the same. In other words, both lotteries are of the same quality (same type, same category) in the sense of a lottery in which a winning is determined using a special symbol (a random number for hit determination).

  The details of the winning types (1) to (4) are as follows. In this embodiment, there is a state of “normal state (normal game state)” as a premise of each winning type, and this “normal state” is a stage where a lottery is performed for the next winning and after the winning This means that the added privilege period has already ended. That is, in the “normal state”, a lottery is performed with a predetermined normal winning probability (1/250). In the “normal state”, the open / close member 72a is in the closed position, and the special winning opening 72 is not opened.

  (1) “Short-term opening per” was performed by operating the variable winning device 73 to open the opening / closing member 72a for a fixed number of times (for example, twice) for a relatively short period (for example, 0.3 seconds). Later, it is a winning type with a content of transitioning to a gaming state of “time saving state”. As described above, “per short period opening” is set such that the opening period of the big winning opening 72 is short and the number of opening is set to be relatively small. It is not intended to give. In other words, the opening / closing member 72a is opened for such a short period of time and a small number of times in order to prevent the player from being aware (or conscious, recognized, or perceived) of the actual opening / closing operation. .

  However, when the “short-time state” is entered after the opening operation of the opening / closing member 72a due to “per short-term opening”, the variation time of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (from variation start to stop compared to the “normal state”) Time). In addition, the fluctuation time of the normal symbol is shortened (for example, shortened from 60 seconds to 1 second). In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the lottery corresponding to the normal symbol is the same (for example, 1/2) in the “normal state” and the “short-time state”, but the “normal state” because the variation time is shortened. Wins occur more frequently (because many lottery results are obtained within the same time). In addition, when the lottery corresponding to the normal symbol is won, the period and the number of times that the movable piece 74a is opened to the left and right by the variable start winning device 74 are extended or increased (for example, in 0.2 seconds) compared to the “normal state”. 3 times in 1.6 seconds from 1 time release). As a result, winning to the variable start port 70 occurs at a substantially higher frequency than in the “normal state”.

  The “short-time state” after “opening for a short period of time” continues until the specified number of times (for example, 100 times) is reached (the lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol) and reaches the specified number of times. Then, the “normal state” is entered from the next lottery. Further, when the “short time state” is entered, the winning probability may be changed higher (eg, about 50 times higher) than the “normal state”. In this case, since the win itself occurs with a higher probability than in the “normal state”, the win can be obtained more frequently.

  In this way, “per short-term opening” is as if the “short-time state” suddenly started from “normal state” without causing the player to experience the opportunity to win a prize ball (big hit). This is a winning type designed to make you feel. Such a concept can also be referred to as “short time after small hit”, “short time at sudden start”, or the like.

  (2) “Short-term opening probability change per change” means that the game mode is set to “high” after the opening / closing member 72a is opened for a specified number of times (for example, twice) for a relatively short period (for example, 0.3 seconds). It is the winning type with the content of changing to “probable gaming mode”. “Short-term opening probability variation” is also substantially large because the opening period of the big prize opening 72 is short and the number of times of opening is set to be relatively small like the above “short-term opening per change”. It is not intended to give a player a chance to win the winning opening 72. In other words, the opening / closing member 72a is opened for such a short period of time and a small number of times in order to prevent the player from being aware (or conscious, recognized, or perceived) of the actual opening / closing operation. .

  However, when the “high probability gaming mode” is entered after the opening / closing member 72a is opened, the time required for changing the first special symbol and the second special symbol (the time required from the start of the change to the stop) is shortened compared to the “normal state”. At the same time, the lottery probability is changed to be higher than the normal probability (change from 1/250 to 1/50) as described above. Furthermore, the variation time of the normal symbol is shortened (for example, shortened from 60 seconds to 1 second). In this embodiment, the winning probability of the lottery corresponding to the normal symbol is the same (for example, 1/2) in the “normal state” and the “high probability game mode”. Winning occurs more frequently than “status” (since many lottery results are obtained within the same time).

  In addition, when the “high probability game mode” is entered, when the lottery corresponding to the normal symbol is won, the period and the number of times that the movable piece 74a is opened to the left and right by the variable start winning device 74 are extended or longer than in the “normal state”. Increased (for example, 1 release in 0.2 seconds to 3 releases in 1.6 seconds). As a result, winning to the variable start port 70 occurs at a substantially higher frequency than in the “normal state”. In addition, even if it becomes “High probability game mode” after “Short-term opening probability fluctuation”, it corresponds to the winning type of “Short-term opening per” in (1) or “Normal big hit” in (3) in the next lottery. If you do, you will return to the “normal game mode”. Further, when “high probability game mode” is entered, the winning probability may be changed higher (for example, about 50 times higher) than “normal state”. In this case, since the win itself occurs with a higher probability than in the “normal state”, the win can be obtained more frequently.

  In this way, “Short-term Open Probability Hit” is as if it suddenly became “Probability Change State (Probability Change)” without causing the player to experience a chance to win a prize ball (big hit). This is a winning type designed to make you feel. Such a concept may be referred to as “probability change after small hit”, “sudden probability change”, or the like.

  As described above, “Per short-term opening per win” and “Short-term open per-probability per win” are awarded to the player in spite of winning a lottery when the winning at the same state starting port 68 is won. Is a difficult opportunity, not something that can be called a “big hit”. On the other hand, the following winning types give the player an opportunity to easily win a prize ball, and can be called “hit”.

  (3) “Normal jackpot” is a winning type in which a round operation of opening the opening / closing member 72a of the big winning opening 72 in a predetermined pattern is repeated up to 10 rounds. Such repetition of the round motion is referred to as “big hit game”. The player can win a large number of prize balls as a whole by winning the game balls in the big prize opening 72 during the big hit game. Note that each round operation ends when either 30 seconds elapses or 10 winning balls are counted. The jackpot game ends when the round operation ends 10 times. When the round operation (10 rounds) ends with “normal big hit”, the state does not immediately return to the “normal state” but shifts to the above “time-short state”. The “short time state” at this time continues until a predetermined number (for example, 100) of lotteries (the lottery corresponding to the first special symbol or the second special symbol) is reached, and when the predetermined number of times is reached, “Normal state”.

  (2) “Probability variation jackpot” is a winning type with a content that executes a jackpot game similar to the above “normal jackpot” and shifts to a “high probability game mode” after the jackpot game ends. For this reason, when the player allocates the “probability variation jackpot”, it is possible to win the next jackpot relatively early (so-called consecutive resort). Even if “high probability game mode” after “probability variation jackpot”, if the winning type is “per short-term opening” (1) or “normal jackpot” (3) in the next lottery It will return to the “normal game mode”.

  In addition, the specific numerical value said by said (1)-(4) is the best thing in implementation of this invention. In addition, these numerical values can be variously changed and are not limited by the best numerical values.

(7. Control configuration)
FIG. 4 schematically shows a configuration related to the control of the pachinko machine 1. The control of the pachinko machine 1 is roughly divided into a main board group and a peripheral board group. For the sake of convenience, the encircling lines representing the grouping of the substrates are not shown in FIG. In this embodiment, the main control board 80 and the payout control board 58 belong to the main board group, and the peripheral control board 162 and the liquid crystal control board 152 belong to the peripheral board group. The group of main boards controls game operations (detection of winnings, winning judgment, special symbol display, prize ball payout, etc.), and the group of peripheral boards controls performance actions (light emitting decoration, sound output, liquid crystal display, etc.) doing. In addition to this, the pachinko machine 1 is equipped with various substrates including a power supply substrate 54, a launch control substrate 50, a prize ball case substrate 44a, an interface substrate 60, and the like.

  In the main board group, the main control board 80 is installed on the back side of the game board 4. The other payout control board 58 is installed on the back side of the main body frame 3 together with the prize ball device 44. The main control board 80 and the payout control board 58 are equipped with electronic components such as the CPUs 218 and 252, the ROMs 220 and 254, the RAMs 222 and 256, respectively. In addition, commands are transmitted and received bidirectionally between the main control board 80 and the payout control board 58 via respective input / output interfaces (not shown).

[Main control board]
The main control board 80 receives a start winning signal from the variable start port switch 143 and the same state start port switch 200 and also receives a gate passing signal from the gate switch 208. In addition, the game board 4 is provided with switches such as a normal winning port switch 140 and a count switch 212, and the game balls that have won the normal winning port 78 are detected by the normal winning port switch 140. A winning signal is input to the control board 80. In addition, the game ball that has won the big winning opening 72 is detected by the count switch 212, whereby a count signal is input to the main control board 80.

  The main control board 80 is connected to a door opening switch 206 and an inner frame opening switch 204 for detecting the open state of the front frame 5 and the main body frame 3. The door opening switch 206 is installed on the front side of the main body frame 3. When the front frame 5 is opened from the main body frame 3, the contact of the door opening switch 206 is closed, and the contact signal is, for example, the main control board. 80. One inner frame opening switch 204 is installed on the back side of the main body frame 3. When the main body frame 3 is opened from the outer frame 2, an inner frame opening signal is input from the inner frame opening switch 204 to the main control board 80. Is done.

  The light emitting operation of the LEDs 144a and 146a displaying the first special symbol and the second special symbol is controlled by the CPU 218 of the main control board 80. In the present embodiment, each of the four LEDs 144a and 146a is installed on the back side of the center decorative body 66 in a state of being mounted on the first special symbol display board 144 and the second special symbol display board 146, respectively, and the main control board Each display substrate 144, 146 is connected to 80.

  Similarly, the LEDs that display on the first start memory display unit 145a and the second start memory display unit 147a are controlled in light emission operation by the CPU 218 of the main control board 80. In the present embodiment, the four LEDs of the start memory display units 145a and 147a are installed on the back side of the center decoration body 66 in a state where they are mounted on the first start memory display board 145 and the second start memory display board 147, respectively. The display boards 145 and 147 are connected to the main control board 80.

  In addition, the LED that performs display on the normal symbol display unit 148a and the four LEDs 148b for start-up storage display are mounted on the back side of the right side decorative body 82 in a state of being mounted on the same display substrate 148. . The display board 148 is connected to the main control board 80, and the light emission operation of the LEDs of the normal symbol display section 148 a and the four LEDs 148 b for starting storage display is controlled by the CPU 218 of the main control board 80.

  Furthermore, the LEDs of the state display LED 149a and the game state display unit 149b are installed on the back side of the left side decorative body 82 in a state of being mounted on the same one of the state display LED substrates 149. The status display LED board 149 is connected to the main control board 80, and the light emission operation of the status display LEDs 149 a and the game status display unit 149 b is controlled by the CPU 218 of the main control board 80.

  The start opening solenoid 216 of the variable start winning device 74 is connected to the main control board 80, and the operation of the start opening solenoid 216 is controlled by the CPU 218 of the main control board 80. The big prize opening solenoid 214 of the variable prize winning device 73 is also connected to the main control board 80, and the operation of the big prize opening solenoid 214 is controlled by the CPU 218 of the main control board 80.

[Discharge control board]
A game ball launching device 258 and a prize ball device 44 are connected to the payout control board 58. When the CPU 252 of the payout control board 58 receives a prize ball command from the CPU 218 of the main control board 80, the CPU 252 sends back an ACK and performs control for paying out the number of game balls designated by the prize ball command. Further, the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment is a model (CR machine) connected to a CR unit (not shown), and the interface board 60 is connected to the payout control board 58 for communication between the payout control board 58 and the CR unit. ing. The launching device 258 can operate when the interface board 60 and the CR unit are connected. Further, a frequency display board 248 is connected to the interface board 60, and components such as a frequency display section 30a, a ball rental button 30b, and a return button 30c of the front frame 5 are mounted on the frequency display board 248.

[Launching device]
The launcher 258 includes a touch switch 236, a launch stop switch 238, a launch motor 46, and a launch control board 50 in addition to the launch handle 18. The launch motor 46 and the launch control board 50 are installed on the back side of the main body frame 3. Has been. The touch switch 236 is electrically connected to a plating layer formed on the surface of the firing handle 18, and the touch switch 236 can detect whether or not the player's body is in contact with the firing handle 18. The firing stop switch 238 is for operating and stopping the firing motor 46 in accordance with the player's operation. Although not shown in FIG. 4, an index sensor is attached to the firing motor 46, and a motor index signal is input from the index sensor to the firing control board 50.

  If the player is not operating the firing handle 18, the firing handle 18 is held at an initial stop position (position where the firing motor 46 is stopped) by the action of a spring (not shown). In this state, the firing stop switch 238 is closed, and since the player's body contact is not detected by the touch switch 236, the firing motor 46 does not operate in this state. On the other hand, when the player holds the firing handle 18 and twists it clockwise from the stop position, the firing stop switch 238 is opened, and the touch switch 236 detects the player's body contact. Then, the launch motor 46 is actuated to launch a game ball. When the player weakens the force for twisting the firing handle 18, the firing handle 18 returns to the stop position by the action of the spring. In this case, since the firing stop switch 238 is closed in conjunction with the return of the firing handle 18, even if the player touches the firing handle 18, the firing motor 46 is stopped and the launch of the game ball is stopped.

  As described above, the firing stop switch 238 is not only opened / closed in conjunction with the twisting operation of the firing handle 18, but also opened / closed by an operation of another pushing portion (not shown). That is, when the player pushes the pushing portion while twisting the firing handle 18, the firing stop switch 238 is opened and the firing motor 46 is stopped. Thereby, even while the player is twisting the launch handle 18, the player can stop firing the game ball by pushing another push piece.

[Prize ball equipment]
The prize ball device 44 is installed on the back side of the main body frame 3 together with a ball tank and a tank rail (not shown). The prize ball device 44 includes a ball break switch 240, a payout motor 242, a payout counting switch 244, and a prize ball case substrate 44a, which are unitized in a state of being accommodated in the prize ball case. Although not shown in FIG. 4, an index sensor is attached to the payout motor 242, and a motor index signal is input from the index sensor to the prize ball case inner substrate 44a.

  In the prize ball case, for example, a prize ball passage is formed in which the game balls are aligned in two rows and guided downward, and the game ball supplied from the tank rail is introduced into the prize ball passage. In addition, a ball cutting gear (not shown) is disposed together with the payout motor 242 at the lower end position of the prize ball passage. When the payout motor 242 is actuated, the game balls in the prize ball passage are alternately cut out from the two rows one by one by the ball cutting gear and discharged to the payout passage leading to the upper plate 28 (or the lower plate 17). A payout counting switch 244 is disposed at a position below the ball cutting gear, and a game ball paid out by the operation of the payout motor 242 is detected by the payout counting switch 244.

  The ball cut switch 240 is disposed in the middle of the award ball path above the ball cut gear. Normally, while a predetermined number (for example, 15) of game balls remain in the award ball passage, the game ball is pushed by the game ball and the contact of the ball break switch 240 is open. Is reduced, the contact of the ball break switch 240 is closed and a contact signal is input to the winning ball case inner substrate 44a.

  In addition, a full switch 246 is connected to the payout control board 58. The full tank switch 246 is disposed in the main body frame 3 of the lower plate 17 so that when the game ball is filled up to the lower plate 17, the contact of the full switch 246 is closed and the contact signal is sent out to the payout control board 58. Is input.

[Peripheral control board]
The peripheral control board 162 is installed on the back side of the game board 4 together with the main control board 80. The peripheral control board 162 includes a CPU 224, a ROM 226, a RAM 228, and the like, as well as production parts such as a sound ROM 230 and a sound source IC 232. The liquid crystal control board 152 is also installed on the back side of the game board 4 together with the liquid crystal display unit 150 described above. The peripheral control board 162 has a role of controlling the rendering operation (display, light emission operation, sound output, operation of the movable body, etc.) based on the command received from the main control board 80.

[Director]
As elements for performing an effect operation, an effect button 38, an upper speaker 36, a lower speaker 14, and a frame lamp 27 are provided on the frame. A frame decoration relay terminal board 63 is installed on the back side of the main body frame 3. The decorative relay terminal board 63 is relayed and connected to the peripheral control board 162. The effect button 38 has a pressing portion formed of a light-transmitting material, and an LED substrate (not shown) is installed in the pressing portion. For this reason, it is possible to appeal to the player's visual sense by flashing or flashing the pressed portion of the effect button 38 by the light emission of the LED.

  In addition to the liquid crystal display unit 150 described above, the game board 4 includes an LED substrate 102 (which may be divided into a plurality of parts) and a movable body solenoid 126 as elements for performing a rendering operation in the game area 12. Is provided. The LED board 102 serves as a light source for the light emitting area of the center decorative body 66, and the movable solenoid 126 serves as a drive source for operating the movable decorative component 66c. The LED board 102 and the movable body solenoid 126 are connected to the peripheral control board 162 via the lamp driving board 156.

[Power supply system]
A power distribution board 52 and a power supply board 54 are installed on the back side of the main body frame 3. The power distribution board 52 is provided with a power switch for taking in external power (AC24V) from the island facility, and a power switch. ing. The power supply board 54 generates electric power (DC + 34V, DC + 12V) necessary for the operation of the pachinko machine 1 from external electric power, and can store electric power with a capacitor (not shown). The external power captured by the distribution board 52 is distributed to the interface board 60 in addition to the power board 54.

  In the present embodiment, the operating power (DC + 34V, DC + 12V) generated by the power supply board 54 is supplied from the power supply relay terminal board 56 to the payout control board 58 and the peripheral control board 162, respectively, and is supplied to the main control board 80. The operation power (DC + 34V, DC + 12V) is supplied via the control board 58.

(9. Example of control processing)
Next, an example of control processing executed by the CPU 218 of the main control board 80 will be described.

[Power-on processing]
FIG. 5 shows an example of the power-on process. When power supply is started by operating the power switch (ON), the CPU 218 executes power-on processing (step S100). In this power-on process, the CPU 218 initializes a built-in register, checks whether or not the check data (pre-fixed value) in the RAM 222 is normal, and at the previous power-off (hereinafter referred to as power failure). Whether the thumb data backed up in the RAM 222 is normal or not is determined.

  If the backup data is normal, the CPU 218 executes processing for recovering the previous power failure state (power recovery processing) based on the backup data. In particular, when a game is in progress at the time of the previous power failure (power failure during a game, etc.), information indicating the game state at the time of the power failure in the power failure processing executed at that time (during big hit, probable change, first During special symbol or second special symbol variation, information such as the first special symbol start memory number, the second special symbol start memory number, the normal symbol variation memory, the normal symbol start memory number) is stored in the RAM 222 as backup data. . In this case, when the CPU 218 sets the stack pointer at the time of the previous power failure, the CPU 218 ends the power failure processing in a state where the contents of the register are restored based on the data saved in the backup area at the time of the previous power failure. Thereby, the game continues from the state before the power failure.

  On the other hand, when determining that the backup data is abnormal, the CPU 218 clears the RAM 222 and performs initial setting of the work area, initial setting of the interrupt, and the like. Alternatively, if the RAM erase switch is operated in the power-on process, the CPU 218 clears the RAM 222 and performs the initial setting of the work area, the initial setting of the interrupt, and the like as usual. The RAM erase switch is provided on the payout control board 58, and when the employee in the hall opens the main body frame 3 to the front side, the RAM erase switch can be operated together with the power switch in this state.

  When the power-on process is completed, the CPU 218 executes a loop process of steps S200 and S300. When the power failure state is recovered (recovered) as described above, the loop processing is continued from the state before the power failure.

  During the loop processing, the CPU 218 determines whether or not the power failure notice signal is constantly turned on (step S200). When a voltage drop in supply power is detected in the power supply board 54, such as by turning off the main power switch, a main power failure warning signal is output from the power supply board 54 to the payout control board 58, and the payout control board 58 outputs the main control board. A power failure warning signal is transmitted to 80. Since the power failure warning signal is input to the NMI terminal of the CPU 218, in this case, the CPU 218 executes a power interruption process (step S400) as a non-maskable interrupt (NMI) process.

  If the power failure warning signal is not turned on in the loop process, the CPU 218 repeatedly executes the random number update process (2). In this random number update process (2), various random numbers (reach determination random numbers, variable display pattern random numbers, etc.) not related to the winning of the lottery are updated.

[Processing when power is cut off]
FIG. 6 shows an example of the power-off process. In the power-off process, the CPU 218 first performs an interrupt prohibition setting (step S402) and ignores subsequent input to the INT terminal. In addition to this, the CPU 218 saves the contents of various registers in the register save area of the RAM 222 and similarly saves the stack pointer. In the power-on process executed by the next power-on, the register contents are restored based on the saved contents. In addition, the CPU 218 performs output port clear processing and sets each output port to an OFF state. As a result, the progress of the game does not change after the power failure warning signal is input.

  In addition, the CPU 218 creates sum data from the stored information in the RAM 222 and stores it (step S404). That is, the CPU 218 sets the calculation start address of the backup area of the RAM 222 that is the checksum calculation target to the pointer, and also sets the number of checksum calculations. Then, the CPU 218 sequentially adds the value of the backup area sequentially designated by the pointer to the value of the checksum data area, sequentially updates the calculation result to the checksum data area, and finally calculates the checksum. . The sum data created in this way is used for the sum check in the next power-on process.

  Then, the CPU 218 sets a backup flag (step S406), sets an access prohibition value in the access register of the RAM 222 and prohibits access (step S408), and the CPU 218 ends the power-on process. When the CPU 218 returns to the power-on process (FIG. 5), the CPU 218 enters a standby state while executing the infinite loop. After that, it is only necessary to wait for the electric power stored in the capacitor in the power supply board 54 to run out.

[Timer interrupt processing]
FIG. 7 shows an example of timer interrupt processing. As an example, the CPU 218 of the main control board 80 generates a timer interrupt every 4 ms and executes a timer interrupt process. In the timer interrupt process, the CPU 218 first saves the register (step S1000) and then executes the following process (steps S1100 to S2000). Finally, the register is restored (step S2100) to return to the power-on process loop.

  After saving the register, the CPU 218 performs a switch input process (step S1100). In this switch input processing, processing for monitoring detection signals input from various switches connected to the main control board 80 is performed.

  In the next payout operation process (step S1200), the CPU 218 receives the winning detection signal (synchronized starting port winning detection signal, variable starting port winning detection signal, normal winning detection signal) input in the previous switch input processing (step S1100). The payout control board 58 is instructed to pay out the corresponding number of prize balls.

  Next, in random number update processing (1), the CPU 218 updates random numbers related to the winning of the lottery. The “lottery” here includes a lottery corresponding to the first special symbol, a lottery corresponding to the second special symbol, and a lottery corresponding to the normal symbol. For example, when a random number for hit determination is defined as a random number related to the winning of the lottery, the random value is incremented by 1 within the range of all random numbers (for example, 0 to 399). In this way, the accuracy of the winning probability is guaranteed by updating the random number in the timer interruption process every 4 ms.

  In addition, there is a winning design random number as another random number related to the winning of the lottery. The winning symbol random number corresponds to either (1) “per short-term opening” or (2) “per short-term opening probability fluctuation” or the second special when winning in the lottery corresponding to the first special symbol This is for discriminating whether (3) “ordinary jackpot” or (4) “probability variation jackpot” when winning in the lottery corresponding to the symbol.

  In the next game process (step S1400), the CPU 218 is triggered by a winning at the synchronous start port 68 or the variable start port 70 (random number for hit determination, random number for hit determination, random number for reach determination, variation display pattern random number, etc.) ). The specific contents of the game process will be further described later using another flowchart.

  In the next normal symbol game (step S1500), the CPU 218 performs a lottery process corresponding to the normal symbol, detects passage of the gate 76, obtains a random number associated therewith, confirms the reserved ball counter value, and stores the acquired random number. The light emission operation of the LED mounted on the display substrate 148 is controlled after determining the hit, setting the normal symbol variation time, and the like. Thereby, the light emission mode (lit or extinguished) of the normal symbol display unit 148a and the four LEDs 148b for displaying the number of stored starting symbols of the normal symbol is controlled. In the ordinary electric game (step S1600), the CPU 218 controls the operation of the start port solenoid 216. As a result, the opening / closing operation of the movable piece 74a of the variable start winning device 74 is controlled.

  In the next special symbol game (step S1700), the CPU 218 controls the light emission operation of each of the four LEDs 144a and 146a on the first special symbol display board 144 and the second special symbol display board 146, and also displays the first special figure start memory display. The light emitting operation of each of the four LEDs on the board 145 and the second special figure start memory display board 147 is controlled. As a result, the display mode of the first special symbol and the second special symbol (the changing mode when changing and the stopping display mode when stopping) is controlled, and the first special symbol starting storage display unit 145a and The display mode of the second special figure start storage unit 147a is controlled.

  In the next special electric game (step S1800), the CPU 218 controls the operation of the special prize opening solenoid 214. As a result, the opening / closing operation of the opening / closing member 72a of the variable winning device 73 is controlled.

  Next, in the command transmission output process (step S1900), the CPU 218 executes a process of transmitting the variation pattern command determined in the previous game process (step S1400) to the peripheral control board 162. In response to this, the CPU 224 of the peripheral control board 162 determines an effect pattern and controls operations of the liquid crystal display unit 150, various LEDs, speakers, and the like.

  In the I / O port output process (step S2000), the CPU 218 performs a process of outputting a state signal indicating a gaming state toward the outside of the pachinko machine 1. The status signal is transmitted to the hall computer through the external terminal board 62 connected to the main control board 80.

  When the above steps S1100 to S2000 are executed, the CPU 218 returns the register in step S2100, and then returns to the power-on process loop.

[Game processing]
FIG. 8 shows the contents of the above game processing. In the game process, following the start opening winning process (step S1401) that mainly performs detection of winning at the common start opening 68 or the variable start opening 70, the winning at the common start opening 68 or the variable start opening 70 is triggered. The same one lottery is performed, and a lottery / variation start process (step S4000) for starting the variation of the first special symbol or the second special symbol is executed. Subsequently, in the game process, a variation pattern setting process (step S4100) for setting the variation condition of the first special symbol or the second special symbol according to the result of the lottery is performed, and the first variation based on the variation condition set here is performed. A changing process (step S4200) for changing and stopping the first special symbol or the second special symbol is performed. In the game process, the big hit game start process (step S4300) for determining the conditions of the big hit game is performed (step S4300), and then the big hit game in-process (step S4400) for actually performing the operation during the big hit game is performed. Hereinafter, the contents of each process executed in the game process will be described.

[Start-up winning process]
FIG. 9 shows the contents of the start winning process executed in the above game process. In the start winning process, when a winning is detected at the variable start port 70 (step S1410 = YES), the CPU 218 determines various random numbers for lottery (such as a random number for winning determination, a random number for winning symbol) corresponding to the second special symbol. Next, it is confirmed whether or not the value counted by the second reserved ball number counter secured in the RAM 222 is less than the upper limit of 4 (step S1411). At this time, if the count of the second number of reserved balls is less than 4 (YES), the CPU 218 performs a second startup storage process based on the acquired random number (step S1412), and then proceeds to step S1413. Conversely, if the count of the second reserved ball number has already reached 4 (NO), the CPU 218 discards the acquired random number without proceeding to the second startup storage process, and proceeds to step S1413.

  Alternatively, when a winning is detected at the common start port 68 (step S1413 = YES), the CPU 218 acquires various random numbers for lottery (such as a random number for winning determination, a random number for winning symbol) corresponding to the first special symbol. Then, it is confirmed whether the count of the number of first reserved balls is less than the upper limit of 4 (step S1414). If the count of the number of first reserved balls is less than 4 (YES), the CPU 218 performs a first startup storage process based on the acquired random number (step S1415). If the count of the number of the first reserved balls has already reached 4, the CPU 218 discards the acquired random number without performing the first start storage storing process.

  In the second start memory storing process (step S1412), the CPU 218 adds “1” to the value of the second reserved ball number counter and increases the number of lighting of the second special figure start memory display LED 147a by one. In addition, the CPU 218 stores the acquired random number in the storage area of the RAM 222. At this time, the value [2] is stored in association with the random number as a special symbol flag for identifying the random number corresponding to the second special symbol. The storage area of the RAM 222 is divided into eight areas corresponding to the sum of the value of the second reserved ball number counter (1 to 4) and the value of the first reserved ball number counter (1 to 4). The acquired random numbers are sequentially stored in the empty area at that time. For example, if two of the eight storage areas (first and second storage areas) are filled first, random numbers are stored in the third storage area, which is the next empty area.

  Similarly, in the first start memory storage process (step S1415), the CPU 218 adds “1” to the value of the first reserved ball number counter and increases the number of lighting of the first special figure start memory display LED 145a by one. I do. In addition, the CPU 218 sequentially stores the acquired random numbers in the free storage area of the RAM 222. At this time, the value of [1] is stored in association with the random number as a special symbol flag for identifying the random number corresponding to the first special symbol.

[Lottery / variation start processing]
FIG. 10 shows the contents of the lottery / variation start process executed in the above game process. Here, first, the CPU 218 confirms whether or not the process selection flag at that time is [0] (step S4001). The process selection flag is updated by the CPU 218 in accordance with the progress of the game process. When the start opening winning process (step S1401) is completed during the game process, the CPU 218 sets the process selection flag at this stage. The value of [0] is set to [0] (a state in which no value has been set yet). Therefore, the CPU 218 proceeds to the next step S4002, where it is confirmed that the CPU 218 is not in the big hit game (the condition device is in operation). If the game is a big hit game (step S4002 = YES), the CPU 218 does not execute step S4003 and subsequent steps, so that the first special symbol or the second special symbol is not changed during the big hit.

  On the other hand, if the big hit game is not being played (step S4002 = NO), the CPU 218 confirms whether both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are stopped (step S4003). If any special symbol is still changing (NO), the CPU 218 does not execute step S4004 and subsequent steps. When both the first special symbol and the second special symbol are stopped (YES), the CPU 218 determines whether or not there is a start memory (step S4004). If no random number is stored in the storage area of the RAM 222 (NO), the condition for starting the next symbol variation is not satisfied because there is no start memory. In this case, the CPU 218 does not execute step S4005 and subsequent steps.

  On the other hand, if there is a start memory (YES), since the random number to be determined to be successful is stored in the RAM 222, the condition for starting the next symbol variation is satisfied. Therefore, in this case, the CPU 218 next executes a start memory transfer process (step S4005). In the start memory transfer process, the value of the held ball number counter is decremented by “1”, and each random number value stored in the storage area of the RAM 222 is sequentially transferred corresponding to the value of the held ball number counter after the subtraction. (Shift) processing is performed. For example, if random numbers are stored in the first to third storage areas, the CPU 218 takes out the random number values in the first storage area for lottery, and the random number in the second storage area until then. The numerical value is transferred to the first storage area. Similarly, the random number value in the third storage area is transferred to the second storage area. At this time, when there is a start memory (random number) corresponding to both the first special symbol and the second special symbol, the CPU 218 gives priority to the one in which the winning order is generated in order to shift the start memory.

  Next, the CPU 218 confirms whether or not the current game mode is a high-probability game mode, that is, whether or not a lottery with the first special symbol or the second special symbol is in a high-probability state. Whether or not the high probability state is in effect is confirmed by referring to the set state (ON or OFF) of the high probability game state flag. If the high probability game state flag is set (ON), the CPU 218 determines that the probability variation state is in effect (YES), and sets a jackpot determination table when the probability variation function is activated in the lottery (step S4007). On the other hand, if the high-probability game state flag is not set (OFF), the CPU 218 determines that the high-probability state is not in effect (NO), and sets a jackpot determination table when the probability variation function is not activated at the time of lottery (step S4008). ).

  Each jackpot determination table has a winning value for determining that the lottery result is winning (winning), but the jackpot determination table when the probability variation function is activated (high probability game mode) Compared to the big hit determination table at the time of operation (normal game mode), it has a lot of hit values. In the case of this embodiment, in the jackpot determination table when the probability variation function is not activated, two winning values are provided within the range of all random numbers (for example, 0 to 499) for hit determination, and the winning probability is It is 1/250 (2/500). On the other hand, the jackpot determination table when the probability variation function is activated has ten hit values, and the winning probability is 1/50 (10/500), which is five times the normal value.

  In any case, if the big hit determination table is set according to the game mode (normal game mode or high probability game mode) at that time, the CPU 218 determines whether the random number for the hit determination used for the current lottery corresponds to the win value. to decide. If the winning random number does not correspond to the winning value (NO), the CPU 218 discards the stored winning determining random number and winning symbol random number, and updates the processing selection flag to [1] (step S4014). Then, the lottery / variation start process ends. Thereby, from the next interruption cycle, the CPU 218 does not execute step S4002 and subsequent steps during the lottery / variation start process.

  On the other hand, if the winning determination random number corresponds to the winning value (step S4009 = YES), the CPU 218 sets the big hit flag to the ON state (step S4010). Then, the CPU 218 refers to the winning symbol determination table (illustrated “random number for probability variation determination”), and the winning symbol random number stored together with the random number for probability determination is “determined winning type with probability variation (probability variation with probability variation). It is determined whether it corresponds to “value to be” ”(step S4011). If the winning symbol random number matches the probability variation value (YES), the CPU 218 sets the high probability game state flag (shown as “special symbol high probability state flag”) to be set (ON) (step S4012). . On the other hand, if the winning symbol random number does not match the probability variation value (NO), the CPU 218 sets the high-probability game state flag to an unset state (OFF) (step S4013). Note that the ON / OFF state (set state, reset state) of the big hit flag and the high probability game state flag is stored in the RAM 222. In any case, the CPU 218 updates the process selection flag to [1] and ends the lottery / variation start process. In the present embodiment, when winning in a lottery corresponding to special symbols (first special symbol and second special symbol), the ratio corresponding to “winning type with probability variation” (probability change entry rate) is set to 68%. In the case of winning, the winning type with probability variation is higher than half of the winning type.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the same lottery is performed both when the random number is acquired in response to the winning at the common start port 68 and when the random number is acquired in response to the winning at the variable start port 70. . In other words, one lottery is executed regardless of any winning, and another lottery is not performed. Therefore, regardless of whether the winning determination random number used for the lottery corresponds to the first special symbol or the second special symbol, it is in the normal time (in the case of the normal game mode). Is determined by referring to the same one jackpot determination table when the probability variation function is not activated, and when the probability variation of the special symbol (high probability game mode), the jackpot when the same probability variation function is activated The hit determination is performed using the determination table. Similarly, the same winning symbol determination table regardless of whether the winning symbol random number stored together with the random number for hit determination corresponds to the first special symbol or the second special symbol. Whether or not the probability variation value is satisfied is determined with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, the jackpot determination table and the winning symbol determination table are shared, but two jackpot determination tables and two winning symbol determination tables are prepared corresponding to the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively. Also good. In this case, even if the individual winning values are different between the determination table corresponding to the first special symbol and the determination table corresponding to the second special symbol, the winning probability (the number of winning values among all random numbers) is The same. However, if the determination table is shared as in this embodiment, there is an advantage that the storage capacity of the ROM 220 need not be increased.

[Variation display pattern setting process]
FIG. 11 shows the contents of the variable display pattern setting process executed in the game process. Here, first, the CPU 218 confirms that the value of the process selection flag is [1] (step S4101). If the value of the process selection flag is not [1] (NO), the CPU 218 ends the variable display pattern setting process without executing step S4102 and subsequent steps. On the other hand, if the process selection flag is updated to [1] in the previous lottery / variation start process (YES), the CPU 218 confirms whether or not the jackpot flag is set (ON) next (step S4102). ).

  If the big hit flag is set (ON) (YES), the CPU 218 confirms whether or not the special symbol flag stored in association with the random number for winning judgment used in the current lottery is [1] ( Step S4103). If the special symbol flag is [1] (YES), since the random number corresponds to the first special symbol, the CPU 218 selects the first special symbol per hour variation display pattern table (step S4104). . Alternatively, if the special symbol flag is not [1] but [2] (NO), since the random number corresponds to the second special symbol, the CPU 218 displays the second special symbol per hour variation display pattern table. Is selected (step S4105). In the first place, if the big hit flag is not set (step S4102 = NO), the CPU 218 selects the pattern table for display of fluctuation at the time of loss (step S4106). Each variation display pattern table is stored in the ROM 220.

  In any case, the CPU 218 refers to the selected variation display pattern table, and determines the variation display pattern of the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol) from the variation display pattern random number at that time (step S4108). . The variable display pattern determined here includes information such as a variable time and a display mode at the time of stoppage. The CPU 218 generates a variation pattern command based on the variation display pattern determined here. The variation pattern command is transmitted to the peripheral control board 162 in the command transmission output process (step S1900 in FIG. 7). In response to this, the peripheral control board 162 determines an effect pattern related to the current variation, and performs control such as decorative symbol variation display and fixed stop display or reach effect display.

  In the first special symbol per hour variation display pattern table and the second special symbol per hour variation display pattern table, four LEDs 144a and 146a displaying the first special symbol and the second special symbol, respectively, are stopped from variation. The display mode (lighting pattern) and the like in the case of displaying the time until (the fluctuation time) and the winning symbol are stored. As described above, the display modes (stop display modes) of the four LEDs 144a and 146a are each 81 in total, and among them, the display mode of the winning symbol is set in a plurality of ways. However, in the case of the present embodiment, even if winning in the lottery corresponding to the first special symbol, the big hit game (10 rounds) that the player can be aware of is not performed, and there is no special notice and the state has shifted to the probable state or the short time state. Since it is intended to give such an impression to the player, the pattern table for fluctuation display per hour for the first special symbol clearly discloses that it is a big hit even if it is won (teaching, announcement) ) Does not belong to the variable display pattern. Therefore, even when the first special symbol is confirmed and stopped based on the variable display pattern at the time of winning, no obvious stop display is performed, for example, lighting all four LEDs 144a in the same color. Even if the variation pattern command is received by the peripheral control board 162 at the time of winning the first special symbol, an obvious jackpot effect such as “7-7-7” is not displayed based on this command.

  The second special symbol time variation display pattern table includes a variation display pattern in which all four LEDs 146b are lit in the same color as the display mode at the time of winning. In addition, the display pattern in the case where the symbols are displayed on the four LEDs 144a and 146a is stored in the variable display pattern table at the time of disconnection. A simple example of the off symbol is a display mode in which all the four LEDs 144a and 146a are turned off, but other display modes may be used.

  When the variation display pattern is determined, the CPU 218 sets the pattern command (step S4109) and sets a variation time corresponding to the determined variation display pattern in the timer (step S4110). Then, the CPU 218 updates the process selection flag to [2] and ends the variation display pattern setting process.

[Fluctuation processing]
FIG. 12 shows the contents of the changing process executed in the game process. Here, first, the CPU 218 confirms that the value of the process selection flag is [2] (step S4201). If the process selection flag is other than [2] (NO), the CPU 218 executes step S4202 and the subsequent steps. The process during change is finished. On the other hand, if the process selection flag has been updated to [2] in the previous variation display pattern setting process (step S4201 = YES), the CPU 218 confirms whether the variation time has timed up next (step S4202). . While the fluctuation time is not up (NO), the CPU 218 does not proceed to the next step S4203. However, when the fluctuation time is up (YES), the CPU 218 receives the special symbol (first special symbol or second special symbol). The fluctuation is stopped (step S4203). Specifically, the CPU 218 controls the lighting state of the LED 144a or the LED 146a by a display mode based on the already determined variation display pattern. Thereby, the special symbol is confirmed and stopped and displayed. At the same time, the CPU 218 sets a fixed stop command as a command for production accompanying the stop of fluctuation of the special symbol (step S4204). The fixed stop command set here is transmitted to the peripheral control board 162 in the command transmission output process (step S1900 in FIG. 7). In response to this, the peripheral control board 162 can obtain information that the special symbol has been confirmed and stopped.

  Next, the CPU 218 determines whether or not the big hit flag is set (step S4205). At this time, if the big hit flag is set (step S4205 = YES), the CPU 218 updates the process selection flag to [3] (step S4206). On the other hand, when the big hit flag is not set (NO), the CPU 218 updates the process selection flag to [0] (step S4207). Thus, in the present embodiment, the process proceeds along the same single flow regardless of whether the current variation is the first special symbol or the second special symbol.

[Big hit game start processing]
Although not particularly shown as a flowchart, when the process selection flag is updated to [3] in the changing process of FIG. 12, the big hit game start process (step S4300 in FIG. 8) executed in the game process The maximum number of rounds, the maximum period (opening time), and the interval between rounds are set. The maximum number, maximum period (opening time), and interval set at this time differ depending on whether the special symbol flag at that time is [1] or [2].

  As described above, in this embodiment, when winning in the lottery corresponding to the first special symbol, it is difficult to obtain a winning ball such as “per short-term opening” or “per short-term opening probability fluctuation” (per short-opening) Game) to the player. Therefore, when the special symbol flag is [1], a relatively small maximum number (for example, 2 times) and a relatively short maximum period (for example, 0.3 seconds per time) are set. In addition, an interval between rounds (for example, 0.5 seconds) is set. Note that “per short-term opening per” or “per short-term opening probability fluctuation” hardly expects to win the big prize opening 72 during one round, but the maximum winning count per round is 3 for example. A count is set (a condition in which one round ends when it is counted that three game balls have won the big winning opening 72 during the opening period).

  On the other hand, when a lottery corresponding to the second special symbol is won, the player is provided with a chance to win a big hit game that can obtain a substantial number of prize balls such as “normal jackpot” or “probability change big hit”. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the special symbol flag is [2], the maximum number of rounds (maximum number of rounds) in the big hit game is set to 10 (10 rounds), and the maximum period of one round is 30. Set to seconds. The interval between rounds is set to 2 seconds. In addition, nine counts (conditions for ending one round when nine game balls are counted in the big prize opening 72 during the opening period) are set as the maximum winning count per round.

[Processing during big hit games]
FIG. 13 shows the contents of the jackpot game process executed in the game process. Here, first, the CPU 218 confirms that the process selection flag is [3] (step S700). When the process selection flag is not [3] (NO), the CPU 218 ends the big hit game process without executing the next step S701 and subsequent steps. On the other hand, if the process selection flag has been updated to [3] in the previous changing process (YES), the CPU 218 initializes a predetermined round counter (step S701). This round counter is secured in the RAM 222, for example, and the value of the round counter is reset with this initialization. The round counter is for counting the number of rounds in the big hit game, and when the value reaches the set maximum number of times, the big hit game process ends.

  Next, the CPU 218 clears a predetermined winning ball number counter (sets it to 0 count) (step S702), and instructs the opening operation of the big winning opening 72 (step S703). Then, in the next step S704, the CPU 218 determines whether or not the opening period of the special winning opening 72 is within the set maximum period. If the opening period is within the maximum period (YES), the CPU 218 next determines whether or not the value of the winning ball counter is less than 10 (step S705). If the value of the winning ball counter is still less than 10 (YES), the CPU 218 determines whether or not the winning detection signal of the count switch 212 is turned on (step S706). When the winning detection signal is turned on (YES), the CPU 218 next adds “1” to the winning ball counter (step S707), and performs the determination in step S704 again. Alternatively, if the winning detection signal is not ON in step S706 (NO), the CPU 218 determines in step S704 without adding the winning ball number counter.

  One round in the big hit game ends when the set maximum period (30 seconds or 0.3 seconds) elapses or the condition that the winning ball reaches 10 counts is satisfied. When either of these two conditions is satisfied (step S704 or step S705 = NO), the CPU 218 turns off the big prize opening solenoid 214 and closes the big prize opening 72 (step S708). Then, the CPU 218 determines whether or not the value of the round counter has reached the set maximum number of times (10 rounds or 2 rounds). If the value of the round counter has not reached the set maximum number of times (10 rounds or 2 rounds) (step S709 = NO), the CPU 218 then adds “1” to the round counter value (step S710), and the number of winning balls The counter is reset (step S702).

  In this embodiment, when the special symbol flag is [1], the variable winning device 73 is operated twice continuously and the big winning opening 72 is opened twice. Since the opening time is set to a short time (0.3 seconds) and the number of times of opening is set to a small number (2 times), the interval between game balls is 0.6 seconds (when 100 balls are fired per minute). Even so, it is substantially difficult to win the grand prize winning opening 72 through two times of opening. Of course, it is not absolutely that there is no winning, so when there is a winning at the big winning opening 72, a predetermined number (15) of winning balls are paid out per winning count.

  On the other hand, when the special symbol flag is [2], the variable winning device 73 is operated 10 times (10 rounds) continuously, and 10 game balls are won in the big winning opening 72 for each opening (1 round). Or the winning prize opening 72 is open until either of the set maximum period of 30 seconds elapses. For this reason, if the interval between game balls is 0.6 seconds (when 100 balls are fired in one minute), 50 game balls can be fired in 30 seconds, so that the game ball flows down from the winning prize opening 72. Even if the minutes are deducted, it is practically possible (easy) to make 10 game balls to be awarded to the big winning opening 72 through one opening. Note that when there is a winning at the big winning opening 72, a predetermined number (15) of winning balls are paid out per winning count.

  In any case, when it is determined that the round operation has been repeated and the value of the round counter has reached the set maximum continuation number (10 times or 2 times) (step S709 = YES), the CPU 218 then ends (step S711). Execute. Here, the process selection flag is updated to [0], and a big hit game end command is set. The jackpot game end command is an effect command for transmission to the peripheral control board 162. Upon receiving the jackpot game end command, the peripheral control board 162 obtains information that the jackpot game has ended.

  When the end processing is executed and the big hit game is finished, the CPU 218 next determines whether or not the high probability game state flag is ON (step S712). This is to determine whether or not the first special symbol or the second special symbol lottery corresponds to the winning type with probability variation. If the high probability game state flag is ON (YES), the CPU 218 starts time reduction and probability variation. Specifically, the CPU 218 sets the time-shortening function operation flag and the probability variation flag, respectively (step S713). On the other hand, if the high-probability game state flag is not ON (step S712 = NO), the CPU 218 sets the number of times the time-shortening function is activated (100 times in this embodiment), and sets the time-shortening function activation flag. (Step S714).

  In the present embodiment, the same one big hit game process (FIG. 13) is executed in the case of winning in the lottery of the first special symbol and in the case of winning in the lottery of the second special symbol. If a game process (FIG. 8) is added to the game process per short-term release, another process may be performed when the first special symbol is selected. In this case, when winning in the lottery of the first special symbol, a relatively small number of times of opening (for example, 2 times) and a relatively short time of opening (for example, 0.3 seconds per time) are set in the processing during the game per short period of opening. The In addition, an open interval (for example, 0.1 second) is set.

  Further, in the processing during a game for a short period of time, the CPU 218 controls the operation of the big prize opening solenoid 214 based on the set number of times of opening, the opening time and the opening interval, and opens the big prize opening 72 only twice. When 72a is returned to the closed state, the CPU 218 next executes an end process to end the winning game. Here, the first process selection flag is updated to [0], and a winning game end command is set. Thereafter, as in the case of the big hit game processing, when the hit game ends, the CPU 218 next determines whether or not the high probability game state flag is ON, and if the high probability game state flag is ON. The CPU 218 starts time reduction and probability fluctuation.

(10. Features of one embodiment)
In summary, the following features are found in the game in the pachinko machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  (1) First, in the “normal state” in which the time reduction function is not activated, the board surface configuration (arrangement of injury nails) makes it difficult to win the variable start port 70 in comparison with the same state start port 68. . In addition, a game ball (so-called right-handed game ball) that is driven into the game area 12 aiming for a winning at the variable start port 70 flows down to the right side of the center decoration body 66, and the game that passes through this flow-down path The ball rarely wins the start-up port 68. For this reason, from the viewpoint of the player, the left side of the center decoration body 66 is aimed at winning a winning at the common starting port 68 rather than aiming for winning at the variable starting port 70 in the “normal state” (so-called right-handed). If the game ball is driven so as to flow down (so-called normal hitting), the game can be advanced more efficiently.

  (2) On the other hand, even if winning in the lottery (the lottery corresponding to the first special symbol) that is performed with the winning of the common start opening 68 as a trigger, the game is essentially a big winning opening 72 Is not given, and only “per short-term opening” or “per short-term opening probability fluctuation” which is relatively low value for the player is obtained.

  (3) Since winning a lottery (a lottery corresponding to the second special symbol) that is triggered by winning a prize at the variable start opening 70 will always give a chance to win 10 rounds regardless of the type of winning. Results that are relatively valuable to the person.

  (4) However, when “per short-term opening” or “per short-term opening probability fluctuation” is completed, 100 “short-time states” are started from there. The frequency of winning a prize to 70 increases. Furthermore, if it corresponds to “per short-term open probability fluctuation”, it will shift to a high-probability gaming mode and the lottery probability will be five times higher, so the player has a sense of expectation that the next winning will be obtained relatively early Rise.

  (5) Therefore, when comprehensively judging the above (1) to (4), the player first wins by a lottery with the winning of the common start port 68 as a trigger, The first goal is to shift to the “probability fluctuation state”. In addition, it is desirable as a strategy that the player has a second goal of winning a winning ball by a big hit game by winning by a lottery triggered by winning the variable start opening 70.

  (6) In addition, winning by a lottery triggered by winning at the start-up 68 of the same state and winning the “per short-term open probability change” winning type, it becomes “probability change state (high probability game state)” In the case of the transition, the player's expectation can be further increased because the winning probability is changed to five times higher when the winning to the variable starting port 70 is aimed next.

  (7) In addition, if you win by a lottery triggered by winning the variable start opening 70, and if you win the winning type of "probability variation jackpot", continue to win the chance of a jackpot game (special game) The expectation that it will be obtained early (it is easy to win with a small number of lotteries because the probability is high) increases, and the player's motivation can be maintained.

  (8) After that, if the player wins the lottery triggered by winning the variable start port 70 while in the “high probability game mode” and falls into the normal jackpot type, it returns to the normal game mode. However, since the “short time state” is added after the big hit game, it is difficult to continue to lower the player's sense of expectation.

  (9) And, if it can be won by a lottery triggered by winning the variable start port 70 during the “short-time state”, it gives the player a chance to win a big game, If it corresponds to the winning type, the game shifts to the “probability variation state (high probability game mode)” after the big hit game, and thereby, the player's expectation can be greatly reflected.

  (10) On the other hand, even if the “short-time state” is ended without winning, if the winning lottery with the winning at the same state start opening 68 is won, the player will rewind again. Since the player has already experienced what can be done, the content of the game becomes more diverse than a game in which a monotonous big hit lottery is repeated, and the player's interest can be attracted accordingly.

It is a front view of a pachinko machine. It is a perspective view which shows the state which open | released the front frame and the main body frame. It is the figure which showed the game area | region. It is the block diagram which showed schematically the structure regarding control of a pachinko machine. It is a flowchart of the power-on process performed at the time of the supply start of electric power. It is a flowchart of a process at the time of a power-off. It is a flowchart of a timer interruption process. It is a flowchart of a game process. It is a flowchart of the start winning process performed in a game process. It is a flowchart of the lottery / variation start process executed in the game process. It is a flowchart of the change display pattern setting process performed in a game process. It is a flowchart of the process during a change performed in a game process. It is a flowchart of the big hit game process executed in the game process.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Pachinko machine 2 Outer frame 3 Main body frame 4 Game board 5 Front frame 12 Game area 18 Launching handle 44 Prize ball apparatus 54 Power supply board 56 Power supply relay terminal board 58 Discharge control board 66 Center decoration body 67 Ball guide part 68 Simultaneous start port 70 variable start opening 72a opening and closing member 73 variable winning apparatus 74 variable start winning apparatus 74a movable piece 76 gate 78 ordinary winning opening 80 main control board 143 variable start opening switch 144 first special symbol display board 146 second special symbol display board 200 same State start port switch 208 gate switch 212 count switch 214 prize winning port solenoid 216 start port solenoid 218 CPU

Claims (3)

A gaming machine that makes a jackpot determination based on a lottery following a winning at a start opening of a game ball, and controls opening / closing of the big winning opening based on the determination result
Display means for displaying the effects associated with the game;
A first start port provided so that a game ball that is driven leftward with respect to the display means among the game areas can be awarded;
First winning state detecting means for detecting that a game ball has won at the first starting port;
First lottery means for performing lottery based on detection of the game ball by the first winning state detection means;
First display mode determination means for determining a first display mode related to the lottery based on the lottery result of the first lottery means;
First display control means for deriving the first display mode determined by the first display mode determination unit to the display unit;
A second start port provided so that a game ball that is driven in the right direction with respect to the display means in the game area can be awarded;
Gaming state determination means for determining whether or not a specific gaming state;
When it is determined by the gaming state determination means that the specific gaming state has been reached, the winning rate change is performed to increase the frequency at which the second starting port is changed to a state in which the gaming ball can be won. Means,
Second winning state detection means for detecting that the game ball has won the second starting opening;
Second lottery means for performing lottery based on the detection of the game ball by the second winning state detection means;
Second display mode determination means for determining a second display mode related to the lottery based on the lottery result of the second lottery means;
Second display control means for deriving the second display mode determined by the second display mode determination unit to the display unit;
When the lottery result of the first lottery means is a predetermined result, a first advantageous gaming state generating means for generating a first advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
If the lottery result of the second lottery means is a predetermined result, second advantageous gaming state generating means for generating a second advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player;
Comprising
The second advantageous gaming state generating means is
Opening the big winning opening and setting the probability of occurrence of the next jackpot to a normal probability state without changing to a high probability state, a normal jackpot, or
Opening the big prize opening and changing the probability of the next big hit from the normal probability state to the high probability state,
Is generated as the second advantageous gaming state,
The first advantageous gaming state generating means is
Performing an opening / closing operation at the grand prize opening in a manner in which it is difficult to accept a game ball at the grand prize opening than when the second advantageous gaming state occurs, and after the opening / closing operation of the grand prize opening, The probability that the next big hit will occur without changing to the high probability state, and the probability state of the normal state probability state, per short-term opening, or
The opening / closing operation at the big prize opening is performed in a manner in which it is more difficult to accept the game ball at the big prize opening than when the second advantageous gaming state occurs, as in the case of the short period opening. Nevertheless, after the opening and closing operation of the big prize opening, the probability of the next big hit occurring is changed from the normal probability state to the high probability state, per short-term open probability change,
Is generated as the first advantageous gaming state,
After the first advantageous gaming state is generated as a result of the first lottery means being obtained as a result of the short-term opening probability variation, the normal probability state is changed to the high probability state. In addition, the specific game state is generated such that the frequency of changing the second starting port to a state in which the game ball can be won is increased by the control by the winning rate changing means,
further,
Of the game area, the game ball launched in the right direction with respect to the display means can be awarded only to the second start opening of the first start opening and the second start opening. By having means for making it possible to win a game ball in the first starting port when the game ball is launched only in the right direction with respect to the display means in the specific gaming state. Accordingly, the second starting port is controlled under the control of the winning rate changing means while avoiding the fact that the first lottery means can be a lottery that can trigger the occurrence of the first advantageous gaming state. Only the lottery by the second lottery means according to the winning of the game ball to the game can be executed continuously. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the lottery is performed based on a random number. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display means includes a liquid crystal display.

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