JP5353912B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing the amusement of a pinball game, and achieving the amusement integrated with the pinball game and variable display. <P>SOLUTION: When a mammoth ready-to-win game state which is the display presentation during the variable display in an LCD 3 is executed, a display control board D switches a solenoid 13 on at the start of animation of running early people displayed in the LCD 3 to advance a movable member 12. The movable member 12 associates with the animation of the character of the early people displayed on the display screen of the LCD 3, and the presentation of the variable display integrated with both is presented to a player. The movable member 12 is a member to provide the player with an advantageous game state in the pinball game, and can directly show the player the shift to the advantageous game state by the motion of the movable member 12 performing the presentation of the variable display. In this way, the amusement integrated with the pinball game and the variable display can be provided for the player. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a ball-type game machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like.

  Conventionally, in a ball-type game machine represented by a pachinko machine or the like, a ball game in which a game ball (hereinafter abbreviated as a ball) is thrown into a game area formed on the front surface of the game board is performed. A predetermined profit is given to the player when a predetermined condition such as winning a prize opening provided in the game area is satisfied. Since the game is monotonous only by the physical movement of the sphere, the mainstream is a display device that is made up of a liquid crystal display or a substantial movable body and displays symbols and other variations. Yes.

  The variation display is generally started when a ball enters a symbol operation port provided at a predetermined position in the game area. When this variable display shows a display result indicating a predetermined jackpot, a variable special winning device provided in the gaming area as a predetermined gaming value becomes easy to win a ball, and the player can play a special ball game. A state where a predetermined profit can be obtained collectively by winning the ball to the winning device is given. The player who plays the game adjusts the starting point of the ball flow so that more balls can enter the symbol operation port that starts the variable display or the winning port where the prize ball is paid out as a ball game. However, the change display performed on the display device is watched over.

JP 2001-137461 A.

However, in the gaming machine jackpot is indicated by a display result of the variable display performed by the display device, awareness of the player is biased tend to change the display, the game amusement by behavior of definitive game balls to the original pinball game There was a problem that it was difficult to feel .

The present invention has been made to solve the above problems, and its object is to provide a gaming machine that can give Rukoto enhance the interest by the behavior of the game balls definitive in pinball game.

In order to achieve this object, the gaming machine according to claim 1 has a display means including at least an identification information display unit for displaying identification information, a launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area, and a start condition. A lottery system for controlling whether or not to give a predetermined game value to a player when established, and to control the display means to change and display the identification information, and to give the predetermined game value When the result is derived, predetermined identification information is made to appear on the display means, the predetermined game value is given, and the launch intensity of the game ball fired toward the game area is determined by the player. An adjustment means that can be adjusted according to the operation of the first and second flow-down areas in which the game balls that have been launched with the firing intensity adjusted by the adjustment means are distributed and flowed are formed by a plurality of members. Sphere guiding means, and A start condition for establishing whether or not to give the predetermined game value when a game ball enters is established, which is arranged downstream of the branch portion between the first flow region and the second flow region and flows in the flow direction. The entrance area, the entrance area where the game ball is allowed to flow toward the entrance area, and the downstream area of the second area, are switched to the first state and the second state. A gain operation member formed in a possible manner, and the first state is the second state where the gain operation member is not driven and the gain operation member does not guide the game ball to the incoming flow area. is a game ball by the gain operation member which is driving motion can guide the entering-sphere falling region, wherein in the first state, flows down the second falling region from gaming balls flowing down the first falling region whether towards the game ball to impart the predetermined game value Start condition to be selected are not easily satisfied, and in the second state, towards the game ball flowing down the second falling region from gaming balls flowing down the first falling region imparts the predetermined game value It is easy to establish a starting condition for lottering whether or not, and when the display unit performs display of a specific mode, the gain operation member is driven to generate the second state. A gaming ball rolling means is provided on the upper side of the gain operation member. The gaming ball rolling means can roll the gaming ball in a predetermined area and then flow downward.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, a display means including at least an identification information display section for displaying identification information, a launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area, and a player when a start condition is satisfied. A lottery for determining whether or not to give a predetermined game value, and a control means for causing the display means to change and display the identification information, and when a lottery result for giving the predetermined game value is derived, Predetermined identification information is made to appear on the display means and the predetermined game value is given, and the launch intensity of the game ball launched toward the game area can be adjusted according to the player's operation Adjusting means, and a ball guiding means formed by a plurality of members of a first falling area and a second flowing area where game balls launched with a firing intensity adjusted by the adjusting means are distributed and flowed down, 1 flow area and the second flow An entrance area that is disposed downstream of the branching area with respect to the area and that satisfies a start condition for drawing whether or not the predetermined game value is given when a game ball enters, and the entrance A gain action member which is disposed at the tip of the inflow direction of the inflow of the game ball to flow down toward the area and in the downflow direction of the second downflow area and can be switched between the first state and the second state. When, wherein the first state, the gain operation member is not guided gaming ball before entry sphere flow down region by the gain operation member without being driven, the second state, drive motion has been said gain A game ball can be guided to the incoming flow area by the operating member, and in the first state, the game ball that flows down in the second downstream area is more in the predetermined state than the game ball that flows down in the first downstream area . start-up condition is satisfied that lottery whether or not to give the game value It has become Ku, in the second state, starting the direction of game balls flowing down the second falling region from gaming balls flowing down the first falling region lottery whether or not to give the predetermined game value The condition is easy to be established, and when the display means performs display of a specific mode, the gain operation member is driven to generate the second state, and the upper side of the gain operation member In addition, there is provided a game ball rolling means capable of causing the game ball to roll down in a predetermined area and then flow downward. Therefore, there is an effect that it is possible to enhance the interest of the player by the behavior of the game ball in the ball game.

It is a front view of the pachinko machine in the example of the present invention. It is a front view of a game board, (a) shows the state where the movable member moved backward, and (b) shows the state where the movable member advanced. It is the block diagram which showed the electrical structure of the pachinko machine. (A) is the figure which showed the structure of the 1st table used for the setting of the fluctuation pattern at the time of jackpot, (b) shows the structure of the 2nd table used for the setting of the fluctuation pattern at the time of losing reach. It is a figure. It is the figure which illustrated the display screen of the variable display performed with LCD. It is the figure which illustrated the display screen of the variable display performed with LCD. It is the figure which illustrated the display screen of the variable display performed with LCD. It is the figure which illustrated the display screen of the variable display performed with LCD. It is a flowchart of the main process performed with the main control board. It is a flowchart of the start winning variation start process executed in the main process of the main control board. FIG. 11 is a flowchart of a display command determination process that is executed in the start winning change start process of FIG. 10. FIG. 12 is a flowchart of a hit state setting process executed in the display command determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart of the state setting process at the time of a loss performed in the display command determination process of FIG. It is a flowchart of the production | presentation setting execution process performed with the control board for a display.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawings. In this embodiment, a pachinko machine that is a kind of a ball game machine, in particular, a first type pachinko game machine will be described as an example of the game machine. Note that it is naturally possible to use the present invention for the third kind pachinko gaming machine and other gaming machines.

  FIG. 1 is a front view of a pachinko machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. A front frame 51 is disposed on the front surface of the pachinko machine 1, and a substantially rectangular opening 51a is formed in a substantially central portion thereof, and a metal frame 52 is provided around the inner periphery of the opening 51a. Yes. Above the inside of the metal frame 52, a glass door frame 53 on which two glass plates are mounted is disposed so as to be openable and closable, and the game board 2 is disposed behind the glass door frame 53. A substantially arc-shaped outer rail 2a is planted on the front surface of the game board 2, and an arc-shaped inner rail 2b is planted at an inner position of the outer rail 2a. On the front surface of the game board 2, a substantially circular game area 2 c is formed in which a ball is thrown by an area surrounded by the inner rail 2 b and the outer rail 2 a. The inner rail 2b extends to the upper left side of the game area 2c, and an entrance 2d of the game area 2c is formed at the tip of the inner rail 2b. The entrance 2d is provided with a thin plate-like movable piece that prevents the ball thrown into the game area 2c from returning between the rails 2a and 2b.

  In the center of the game board 2, a liquid crystal display (hereinafter simply referred to as “LCD”) 3 for displaying symbols as a plurality of types of identification information is provided. On the display screen of the LCD 3, three symbols are displayed side by side in the horizontal direction, and each symbol is updated while scrolling in the vertical direction from the top to the bottom, and the variation display of the symbols is performed (FIG. 5 ( a)). In addition, on the LCD 3, variable display in which a character imitating a person or animal moves is also performed. Details will be described later with reference to FIGS.

  Below the LCD 3, there is provided a variable winning device 4 that forms a symbol operating port (first type starting port) 4a that opens upward, and a ball is awarded (passed) to the symbol operating port 4a, thereby giving 5 The individual balls are paid out as prize balls, and the start-up condition is satisfied, and the above-described variation display on the LCD 3 is started. If a new sphere passes through the symbol operating port 4a during the fluctuation display on the LCD 3, the fluctuation display due to the passage cannot be started immediately. Therefore, the fluctuation display is continued until the fluctuation display during execution ends. Is put on hold. The variable display can be held up to four times, and four holding lamps 5 arranged above the LCD 3 are lit in order from the left side by the number corresponding to the number of holding times.

  Below the symbol operation opening 4a, there is provided a movable special winning device 6 for operating a door plate that opens and closes a specific winning opening (large winning opening) 6a. When the display result after the change of the LCD 3 matches one of the predetermined symbol combinations, the specific winning opening 6a becomes a big hit and a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds elapses) so that the ball is likely to win. Or, for example, until 10 balls are won). A V zone 6b is provided in the specific winning opening 6a. When the ball passes through the V zone 6b while the specific winning opening 6a is opened, a continuation right is established and the specific winning opening 6a is closed. Thereafter, the specific winning opening 6a is opened again for a predetermined time (or until ten balls win the specific winning opening 6a). The opening / closing operation of the specific winning opening 6a can be repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds), and the state where the opening / closing operation can be performed is a state where a predetermined game value is given (special game state). is there.

  Note that a state in which a predetermined game value is given in the third type pachinko gaming machine (special game state) is specified when the display result after the change of the LCD 3 matches one of the predetermined symbol combinations. It means that the winning opening is opened for a predetermined time. When the ball wins into the specific winning opening while the specific winning opening is opened, a large winning opening provided separately from the specific winning opening is opened a predetermined number of times for a predetermined time.

  Around the symbol operating port 4a, a plurality of winning ports (winning devices) 7 are provided through which five to fifteen balls are paid out by winning a ball. A normal symbol operating port (normal symbol operating device) 8 is provided on the left side of the LCD 3, and when the sphere passes through the normal symbol operating port 8, the variation display of the normal symbol display device 9 is started.

  The normal symbol display device 9 is disposed above the LCD 3 and includes a left symbol LED 9a on which a symbol “◯” is displayed and a right symbol LED 9b on which a symbol “x” is displayed. As described above, the fluctuation display of the normal symbol display device 9 is started when the sphere passes through the normal symbol operation port 8, and when the fluctuation display ends with the lighting state of the left symbol LED 9a (normal symbol hit state). The open / close valves provided on both sides of the symbol operating port 4a are opened a predetermined number of times (for example, once) until a predetermined time (for example, approximately 0.3 seconds or 1.9 seconds) elapses so that the ball can be easily won. Is done.

  Around the front side of the LCD 3, a center frame 10 in which the above-described holding lamp 5 and the normal symbol display device 9 are disposed is provided. The center frame 10 is formed of a transparent and translucent resin material into a substantially hollow body and incorporates a plurality of lamps, thereby decorating the periphery of the LCD 3.

  The center frame 10 is disposed in the center portion of the game area 2c on the left and right sides of the game area 2c, leaving the flow path of the ball for playing ball games, and has two paths (areas) branched to the left and right sides of the game area 2c. Form. A ball thrown into the game area 2c is a path on the left side of the center frame 10 (a path on the side of the arrow X in FIG. And a path on the right side of the center frame 10 (a path on the arrow Y direction side in FIG. 1, hereinafter abbreviated as the right side of the board surface) and flows downward. When a ball is thrown into the game area 2c, most of the balls that started to flow down from the right side of the game area 2c flow down the right side of the board, and most of the balls that started to flow down from the left side flow down the left side of the board. To do.

  On both sides of the lower part of the center frame 10, there are provided two transfer paths 10a and 10f formed so that a sphere can pass therethrough. These transfer paths 10a and 10f are formed in a substantially rectangular shape with a width corresponding to the outer diameter of the sphere, and the spherical inflow ports 10b and 10g that open toward the left and right sides, and the center lower part of the center frame 10 The stage 10c formed in the above is communicated. When a sphere flows into the sphere inlets 10b and 10g, the sphere is guided onto the stage 10c via the transfer paths 10a and 10f.

  The stage 10 c is a member for guiding the sphere guided through the two transfer paths 10 a and 10 f to the center of the center frame 10. The stage 10c is formed in a substantially flat shape inclined downward from both sides toward the center thereof, and is formed wider in the front-rear direction of the stage 10c than the outer shape of the sphere so that the sphere rolls in the left-right direction. A guide plate 10d is provided on the front side (the front side in FIG. 1) of the stage 10c in order to prevent the ball from flowing out to the front side. The guide plate 10d is formed in a rib shape protruding upward while being divided at the center.

  In the central portion where the guide plate 10d is divided, there is provided an exit rail 10e that connects the central portion of the stage 10c and the upper surface of the symbol operating port 4a on the front surface of the game board 2. The ball guided onto the stage 10c through the transfer paths 10a and 10f reciprocates left and right two or three times on the stage 10c, and then is released to the front surface of the game board 2 via the exit rail 10e. Almost all prizes are awarded to the symbol operating ports 4a located almost directly below the exit of the rail 10e. For this reason, the sphere that has flowed into the two ball inlets 10b and 10g formed on both sides of the center frame 10 almost certainly wins the symbol operating port 4a through the transfer paths 10a and 10f, the stage 10c and the outlet rail 10e. To do.

  On the right side of the center frame 10, there is provided an accessory device 11 for guiding the ball so that the ball can easily win (enter) the symbol operating port 4a in the ball game. The accessory device 11 includes a movable member 12 simulating a mammoth at the center thereof, a solenoid 13 for applying a driving force to the movable member 12, and a cover member 14 disposed around the movable member 12. It has.

  The movable member 12 is formed by molding a synthetic resin into an outer shape imitating a mammoth when viewed from the front. In addition, the movable member 12 is provided with a guide portion 12a that forms an inclined surface that descends toward the center frame 10 side, imitating the head of a mammoth. This movable member 12 is formed to have a thickness substantially the same as the gap from the glass covering the front surface of the game board 2 to the game board 2, and the sphere that has flowed down on the guide portion 12 a of the movable member 12 is guided to the guide portion. Guide to the center frame 10 side along 12a. The details of the accessory device 11 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  A plate 15 formed of a thin sheet of opaque green synthetic resin that covers a part of the accessory device 11 and the lower right side of the center frame 10 is disposed below the accessory device 11. The upper part of the plate 15 is arranged so as to overlap the lower side of the movable member 12 so that a player who plays the game cannot see a part imitating the nose of a mammoth. The plate 15 is disposed with a gap larger than the diameter of the ball from the front surface of the game board 2, and is configured such that the ball flows down between the accessory device 11 and the center frame 10. During the variable display, there is a case where an effect is displayed by an animation in which the nose of the mammoth is displayed on the LCD 3 (see FIG. 7C), and the nose of the mammoth that cannot be seen by the player can be moved on the LCD 3 to move the display. An effect operation in which the nose of the mammoth moves can be performed without bothering part of the member 12 (mammoth nose) to be movable, and the cost required for the effect operation can be reduced. Note that the plate 15 may be disposed on the game board 2 side (inside) of the two glass plates covering the front surface of the game board 2, between the glass plates, or on the outside.

  Above the accessory device 11, a stopping device 16 for stopping the flow of the sphere for a certain time is provided. The stop device 16 is a so-called croon device that stops the flow of the sphere by rotating the sphere approximately horizontally for a certain time inside. The sphere that has flowed into the stopping device 16 circulates a plurality of times inside the device and then is discharged to the lower accessory device 11 side, and the flow of the sphere is stopped for the time required to circulate a plurality of times. In the pachinko machine 1, the sphere that flows down on the right side of the board (the path in the direction of arrow Y in FIG. 1) is guided onto the stopping device 16 by a number of nails arranged upstream of the stopping device 16. Then, after the ball is stopped in the stopping device 16 for an average of 3 seconds, it is discharged to the lower accessory device 11 side.

  A large number of nails are placed on the game board 2, and the ratio of the balls thrown into the game area 2c to the winning ports 4a and 7 including the symbol operating port 4a by the arrangement and orientation of the large number of nails. Is adjusted. The spheres flowing down the left side of the board (the path in the direction of the arrow X in FIG. 1) are awarded to any of the winning openings 4a and 7 at a rate of approximately 1 to 10 pieces. On the other hand, the number of spheres flowing down the right side of the board (the path in the direction of the arrow Y in FIG. 1) is less than or equal to about 100 spheres in the retracted state of the movable member 12 (state of FIG. 1). Win prizes 4a and 7 are awarded. In other words, in the state where the movable member 12 is retracted, the left side of the board surface is an advantageous route in which the profit obtained by paying out the award ball is more than the right side of the board surface with respect to the number of balls flowing down.

  A front door plate (waist plate) 54 attached to the metal frame 52 so as to be openable and closable is disposed below the game board 2. An upper plate 55 for storing the sphere and supplying the sphere to a launching device (not shown) is disposed on the front surface of the front door plate 54 (the front side in FIG. 1).

  Below the upper plate 55, a lower plate 56 for storing balls that could not be stored in the upper plate 55 is disposed at the lower part of the front frame 51. An operation handle 57 that is operated by the player in order to enter the game area 2c is provided.

  The operation handle 57 is connected to a bullet hammer (not shown) that plays a ball via a spring, and the ball is hit by the bullet hammer with a bullet force according to the amount of rotation of the operation handle 57. The ball bounced by the bullet ball hammer rises along the outer rail 2a, is thrown away by a distance corresponding to the bullet force, and is thrown into the game area 2c. The player operates the operation handle 57 to adjust the flow start position at which the ball starts to flow down, and selects by itself the rate at which the ball flows down on each path formed on the right and left sides of the center frame 10. The operation handle 57 has a built-in switch that is switched on and off when a turning operation is performed by the player. When the switch is turned on, a motor (not shown) (see the launch motor 27, see FIG. 3) is driven. The bullet hammer described above operates.

  Next, the details of the accessory device 11 will be described with reference to FIG. 2 is a front view showing a part of the game board 2. FIG. 2 (a) shows a state where the movable member 12 is retracted, and FIG. 2 (b) shows a state where the movable member 12 is advanced. ing. In FIG. 2, among the components arranged on the game board 2, main components such as the symbol operating port 4 a, the center frame 10, the accessory device 11, the stopping device 16, and the nail that affect the operation of the movable member 12. Only members are shown, and other members are omitted.

  As described above, the accessory device 11 includes the movable member 12, the solenoid 13, and the cover member 14. The solenoid 13 applies a driving force to the movable member 12 to slide the movable member 12 along the left-right direction. The state in which the solenoid 13 is turned off is a normal gaming state, and forms a state in which the movable member 12 is retracted as shown in FIG. In this retracted state, a sphere hardly flows into the sphere inlet 10b (for example, a state where only one or less of about 100 spheres passing in front of the sphere inlet 10b flow in). ing.

  In the state where the movable member 12 is retracted, it is not always necessary that the sphere hardly flows into the sphere inlet 10b. The sphere may not enter the sphere inlet 10b at all. It may be in a state where it occasionally flows into 10b (for example, a state where it flows in at a rate of 1 or less for about 20 spheres passing in front of the sphere inflow port 10b). The rate at which the spheres flow can be adjusted by the arrangement and orientation of nails placed around the sphere inlet 10b.

  On the other hand, the state in which the solenoid 13 is turned on is a gaming state advantageous to the player, and as shown in FIG. 2B, the movable member 12 moves forward toward the center frame 10 side, and the movable member 12 and the center The path to the frame 10 is closed. A sphere that flows down on the right side of the board (the path in the direction of arrow Y in FIG. 2B) while the movable member 12 moves forward is moved to the sphere inlet 10b by the guide portion 12a of the movable member 12 protruding on the flow path of the sphere. After being guided, the symbol operation port 4a is almost certainly won through the transfer path 10a, the stage 10c, and the exit rail 10e.

  While the solenoid 13 is on and the movable member 12 is moving forward, the ball that has flowed down the right side of the board and reached the position where the movable member 12 is disposed is almost certainly guided to the symbol operating port 4a. It becomes an advantageous gaming state. In the state in which the movable member 12 is retracted, the left side of the board (the path in the direction of the arrow X in FIG. 2B) is an advantageous path that has more profits than the right side of the board. In the state where 12 has advanced, the advantageous route is reversed, and the right side of the board surface is more advantageous than the left side of the board surface.

  The cover member 14 is a member for protecting the movable member 12 from the sphere that flows down from the upstream side along the flow direction of the sphere, and is disposed so as to surround the upper and lower sides and the right side of the movable member 12. The cover member 14 is formed of a plate-shaped synthetic resin that protrudes to a position close to the glass covering the front surface of the game board 2, and the upper surface of the cover member 14 is inclined downward toward the left side. When the ball driven into the game board 2 flows down toward the movable member 12, the ball first contacts the upper surface of the cover member 14 and is guided to the left along the inclination of the upper surface. It flows down between the movable member 12 and the center frame 10, which is a path that does not come into contact with the movable member 12 when retreating. Therefore, the number of balls that come into contact with the movable member 12 when the movable member 12 is retracted can be reduced, and deformation and breakage of the movable member 12 can be prevented.

  Next, with reference to FIG.1 and FIG.2, the game which a player plays with respect to the pachinko machine 1 is demonstrated. A player who plays a game turns the operation handle 57 of the pachinko machine 1 to throw the ball into the game area 2c. At the start of the game, the movable member 12 is in a retracted state, and is acquired on the left side of the board (the path on the arrow X direction side in FIG. 1) rather than on the right side of the board (the path on the arrow Y direction side in FIG. 1). It is an advantageous route with many profits. The player operates the operation handle 57 so that more balls flow down to the left side of the board in order to win more balls to the symbol operating port 4a and the winning port 7, and throws the balls into the game area 2c.

  When the ball thrown into the game area 2c wins the symbol operating port 4a, the LCD 3 displays a variation, and if the display result after the variation matches one of the predetermined symbol combinations, The special winning device 6 operates, and the opening / closing operation of the specific winning port 6a as the special gaming state is performed.

  Here, when the mammoth reach, which is one of the display effects, is performed in the middle of the variable display performed by winning the ball to the symbol operating port 4, the movable member 12 disposed on the right side of the board moves forward. . The mammoth reach indicates an effect in which the mammoth follows the original person after the reach display appears. While the original person is displayed on the LCD 3, the mammoth imitated by the movable member 12 moves forward when the solenoid 13 is turned on, so that the mammoth follows the original person.

  Note that the reach display means that a combination of symbols that stops first after the display of the variation display of the symbols on the LCD 3 satisfies the jackpot condition, and depending on the display result of the symbols for which the variation display continues, This is a display that suggests to the player that the player will expect a combination of jackpot symbols. The entertainment effect is an effect such as causing a predetermined pattern to appear on the display screen of the LCD 3 during the variable display, outputting a specific sound effect from the speaker 44, or vibrating the operation handle 57. This is an effect that makes the player expect that the display result after the change will be a big hit.

  At the time of execution of the mammoth reach, the solenoid 13 is turned on by the control of the display control board D (see FIG. 3) that mainly controls the display of the LCD 3, and the movable member 12 moves forward (the state shown in FIG. 2B). . Since the ball that has flowed down the right side of the board surface (the path in the direction of the arrow Y in FIG. 1) is guided by the advancement of the movable member 12 so as to easily win the symbol operating port 4a, it is beneficial for the ball flowing down the right side of the board surface. The probability of being given is increased. The player selects whether the ball is allowed to continuously flow down to the left side of the board, or to adjust so that many balls flow down to the right side of the board.

  A player who wants to gain by increasing the proportion of balls that flow down the right side of the board operates the operation handle 57 to increase the percentage of balls that flow down the right side of the board. After the operation, when the ball reaches the movable member 12, if the movable member 12 is in the advanced state (the state shown in FIG. 2B), the ball is guided to the symbol operating port 4a and the player gains a profit. . On the other hand, even if the ratio of the sphere flowing down on the right side of the board surface is increased, if the movable member 12 is retracted before the sphere reaches the movable member 12 (the state shown in FIG. 2A), the sphere is guided to the symbol operating port 4a. And the player cannot make a profit.

  Thus, the player can obtain a profit according to the ratio of the ball determined by himself / herself by increasing / decreasing the ratio of the ball flowing down on the right side of the board according to the state of the movable member 12. . Therefore, the player's consciousness with respect to the ball game can be raised, and the player can be provided with the interest of the ball game in which a large profit is gained by the active operation.

  In addition, since the operation of switching the movable member 12 from the retracted state to the advanced state is performed at the time of executing the mammoth reach performed in the variable display by the control of the display control board D, the movable member 12 is performed by executing the mammoth reach. The player is instructed to execute the switching operation. For this reason, the player can confirm the trigger for operating the operation handle 57 in order to obtain a predetermined profit efficiently in the variable display. Therefore, it is possible to give a relevance to the ball game and the change display, and to give the player an integrated interest by both games. Moreover, since the mammoth reach is started in the middle of the variable display before the display of the display result, the player can be informed of the progress of the variable display that was not directly related to the player's profit. It is possible to raise the player's consciousness with respect to the display effect of the variable display.

  Further, a large number of nails placed on the game board 2 have a disadvantageous path from the left side of the board surface to the right side of the board surface when the movable member 12 is retracted (the state shown in FIG. 2A). In the state where the head is advanced (the state shown in FIG. 2 (b)), the right side of the board surface is set as an advantageous path from the left side of the board surface. For this reason, the profit state of the board surface left side and the board surface right side is reversed according to the state of the movable member 12, and the player actively operates the operation handle 57 in order to allow many balls to flow down on an advantageous route. Can be made more aware of the ball game. Also, in order to quickly recognize the operation timing of the operation handle 57 and let the ball flow down to an advantageous route for a longer time, the player is given a game that concentrates and watches the change display (start of mammoth reach). An integrated interest can be created through the fusion of ball games and variable display.

  A stopping device 16 is provided above the movable member 12, and the sphere flowing down the right side of the board stops in the stopping device 16 for an average of 3 seconds. For this reason, even if the player operates the operation handle 57 to adjust the start-of-flow position of the ball and try to make the ball flow down to the right side of the board, the stop is stopped by the stop device 16 until the ball reaches the movable member 12. Time is added. That is, it is possible to lengthen the time until the movable member 12 is reached after the operation handle 57 is operated so that the ratio of the spheres flowing down on the right side of the board increases by visually confirming that the movable member 12 has advanced. Therefore, when the operation handle 57 is operated after the movable member 12 moves forward to increase the proportion of the balls flowing down the right side of the board surface, the loss obtained through an advantageous route is increased, and a game for obtaining more profits. The player can be given an interest in a ball game that predicts the execution of the mammoth reach before the movable member 12 moves forward, and positively aims at the right side of the board.

  Furthermore, the movable member 12 is provided separately from the special prize device 6 that opens and closes the special prize opening 6 when a big hit occurs, and the profit given to the player in a state where the movable member 12 has advanced is a big hit. This is due to a member different from that at the time of occurrence. Therefore, the gameability of the ball game is diversified, and the interest for the ball game can be enhanced.

  Further, the right side of the board surface on which the movable member 12 is disposed is formed on the side away from the entrance 2d of the game area 2c into which a ball is thrown into the left side of the board surface. Generally, since the amount of flight is stabilized with a small amount of resilience on the side close to the entrance 2d of the game area 2c, the player's aim is easily determined. On the other hand, the side of the game area 2c that is away from the entrance 2d (the right side of the board surface) is not often used for bullet ball games because the amount of ball flight tends to vary.

  The pachinko machine 1 is provided with a movable member 12 on the right side of the board surface, which is less frequently used in a ball game, and a game that obtains a predetermined profit by increasing or decreasing the proportion of balls flowing down the right side of the board surface by the player's operation. Sex is added. Therefore, by making the player strongly aware of the right side of the board, which is rarely noticed by the ball game, it is possible to give the player a new interest in the ball game.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the pachinko machine 1. On the main control board C of the pachinko machine 1, an MPU 21 as a one-chip microcomputer that is an arithmetic unit is mounted. The MPU 21 includes a ROM 22 for storing various control programs executed by the MPU 21 and fixed value data, and a memory for temporarily storing various data and the like when executing the control program stored in the ROM 22. A certain RAM 23 and various circuits such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit are incorporated. The first table 22a and the second table 22b shown in FIG. 4 are stored in the ROM 22 as a part of fixed value data, and details of these tables will be described later with reference to FIG. 9 to 13 is stored in the ROM 22 as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 23 has a holding ball counter 23a, an internal random number counter 23b, a reach random number counter 23c, a jackpot symbol counter 23d, a lose symbol counter 23e, a variation pattern counter 23f, an effect execution area 23g, and an effect execution 1-4. Memory 23h-23k, counter buffer 23l, probability variation state flag 23m, and special state flag 23n are provided.

  The holding ball counter 23a is a counter that stores the number of times the variable display is held. The value of the holding ball counter 23a is “0” when the fluctuation display is not performed on the LCD 3 or when the fluctuation display is performed but there is no fluctuation display on hold, and the fluctuation display on hold is one time. In this case, “1”,..., “4” if the pending change display is four times. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the maximum number of times the variable display is held is 4, so the value of the holding ball counter 23a changes in the range of “0 to 4”. The value of the holding ball counter 23a is counted up when a ball that has won the symbol operation port 4a is detected by the first type start port switch 24 (see S23 in FIG. 10), and the countdown starts the variable display. Sometimes (see S28 in FIG. 10).

  Here, the backup voltage is supplied to the MPU 21 even when the power is cut off, and the data in the RAM 23 is retained (backed up) even when the power is turned off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. For this reason, after the power failure is eliminated, it is possible to display the change for the remaining number of times of holding. The RAM 23 also stores the number of prize balls to be paid out, and the remaining prize balls can be paid out after the power failure is resolved.

  The internal random number counter 23b is a counter for determining the occurrence of a jackpot, and is updated by incrementing one by one within a range of “0 to 599” by a counter update process (see S14 in FIG. 9) described later. After reaching the maximum value (that is, 599), the value is returned to “0” again. The value of the internal random number counter 23b is acquired when a ball thrown into the game area 2c wins the symbol operation port 4a and is detected by a first type start port switch 24 (to be described later). Sometimes, when the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at this time is “7” or “307”, the occurrence of the jackpot is determined. In addition, in the probability fluctuation state where the probability of jackpot occurrence is higher than normal, 10 pieces including “7” and “307”, which are set at almost equal intervals within the range of “0 to 599”. A jackpot occurs when the value of the internal random number counter 23b matches the value. In other words, the number of jackpots is increased from 2 to 10 in the probability fluctuation state, and the probability of jackpot is made five times the normal number.

  When the occurrence of the jackpot is confirmed, a stop symbol command indicating a combination of symbols (jackpot symbol) which is a jackpot is transmitted from the main control board C to the display control board D which will be described later. The display result of is a combination of symbols that is a big hit. Note that the lottery for determining whether or not to give a predetermined game value (special game state) to the player is performed in S41 of a display command determination process (see FIG. 11) described later based on the value of the internal random number counter 23b. Is called. If the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the time of winning the start is a value that generates a jackpot, the lottery result giving a predetermined game value is derived (winning).

  The reach random number counter 23c is a counter for determining occurrence of losing reach. It is determined based on the value of the reach random number counter 23c whether the reach display is caused to appear after the reach display appears in the middle of the variable display, or the normal reach that does not show the reach display. The value of the reach random number counter 23c is updated by incrementing one by one within the range of “0 to 11” in the range of “0 to 11” by a counter update process (see S14 in FIG. 9) described later, and after reaching the maximum value (that is, 11). It is returned to “0” again.

  The value of the reach random number counter 23c is acquired at the time of starting winning similarly to the value of the internal random number counter 23b, and the value of the internal random number counter 23b is not a value that generates a big hit, and the acquired reach random number When the value of the counter 23c is “7”, occurrence of losing reach is determined. When this loss reach occurs, a loss reach symbol (combination of symbols constituting the loss reach) stored in a counter buffer 23l, which will be described later, is set as a stop symbol command (see FIG. 11, S46). Appears as a display result after change.

  The jackpot symbol counter 23d is a counter for determining a jackpot symbol (special symbol) to be stopped and displayed on the LCD 3 when the jackpot is won. In the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the LCD 3 performs variable display using 10 types of symbols composed of numbers from “0” to “9”, and the three symbols displayed in the display area of the LCD 3 are the same. A jackpot occurs when the symbol is stopped and displayed. The value of the jackpot symbol counter 23d is updated by incrementing one by one within the range of “0 to 9” corresponding to the ten symbols that generate jackpots by a counter update process (see S14 in FIG. 9) described later. After reaching the maximum value (that is, 9), the value is returned to “0” again.

  The value of the jackpot symbol counter 23d is acquired at the time of starting winning along with the internal random number counter 23b and the reach random number counter 23c, and when the occurrence of the jackpot is determined based on the value of the internal random number counter 23b acquired at the same time, The value of the jackpot symbol counter 23d is used as the jackpot symbol that is stopped and displayed for the fluctuation display to be generated. That is, a symbol obtained by arranging and combining three numbers identical to the value of the jackpot symbol counter 23d is set as a stop symbol command (see S42 in FIG. 11).

  Here, in the pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment, two types of jackpots having different game states to be transitioned are determined, and one of the jackpots is selected based on the symbols that are stopped and displayed at the jackpot. Specifically, when the symbol stopped and displayed at the time of the big hit is “0” or an even number symbol (normal symbol), it becomes a normal big hit and transitions to the normal state after the end of the special gaming state. On the other hand, if the symbol that is stopped and displayed at the time of jackpot is an odd symbol (probability variation), the probability variation jackpot will occur, and the probability of jackpot occurrence will be five times that of the normal state until the next jackpot after the end of the special gaming state Transition to the probability fluctuation state.

  The lost symbol counter 23e is a counter for determining a combination of symbols (lost symbol) to be stopped and displayed on the LCD 3 at the time of loss. The lost symbol counter 23e is composed of three symbol counters that are associated with symbols that are displayed in three display areas on the left side, center, and right side of the LCD 3, respectively. The losing symbol counter 23e is updated by adding 1 from “0” to “9” by a losing symbol counter updating process (see S16 in FIG. 9), which will be described later, and then returns to “0” after reaching “9”. It is. When the symbol counter of the right symbol reaches the maximum value, the symbol counter of the central symbol is incremented by 1 and updated. When the symbol counter of the central symbol reaches the maximum value, the symbol counter of the left symbol is updated. 1 is added. When the value of the internal random number counter 23b is not a value that generates a jackpot and the value of the reach random number counter 23c is not a value that generates a loss reach, the variable display stop symbol is the LCD3 according to the value of the loss symbol counter 23e. This is performed by setting the value of the lost symbol counter 23e to the stop symbol command (see S49 in FIG. 11).

  The fluctuation pattern counter 23f is a counter used for determining a pattern (fluctuation pattern) for variably displaying on the LCD 3. The fluctuation pattern counter 23f is updated by incrementing one by one from “0 to 99”, and after reaching the maximum value (ie 99), it is returned to “0” again. The value of the variation pattern counter 23f may be referred to in display command determination processing (see S31 in FIG. 10) executed at the start of variation display. Data (pattern) corresponding to the value of the referenced variation pattern counter 23f is read from one of the first and second tables 22a and 22b shown in FIG. 4 and transmitted to the display control board D. (See FIG. 11, S43 and S47).

  The effect execution area 23g stores the values of the internal random number counter 23b, the reach random number counter 23c, the jackpot symbol counter 23d, and the lose symbol counter 23e for the variation display being executed on the LCD 3 as variation display data (variation display information). It is an area for. In the effect execution area 23g, when the variation display is not being executed on the LCD 3, and the value of the held ball counter 23a is “1” or more and there is a variation display that is on hold, The data of the variable display stored in the effect execution 1 memory 23h that has been written is written (see S29 in FIG. 10). Based on the values of the counters 23b to 23e stored in the effect execution area 23g, a variation pattern and a stop symbol for variation display are selected (see FIG. 11).

  The effect execution 1-4 memories 23h-23k are memories for storing the values of the internal random number counter 23b, the reach random number counter 23c, the jackpot symbol counter 23d, and the loss symbol counter 23e with respect to the pending variation display as variation display data. is there. Writing of the variable display data to the effect execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k is executed at the time of starting winning. In addition, since the variable display is suspended four times at the maximum in this embodiment, four effect execution 1-4 memories 23h-23k are provided. When there are pending data in these four effect execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k, the data is written and used in the effect execution area 23g for each change display.

  In addition, the writing of the variable display data to the effect execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k is performed to the effect execution 1 to 4 memories 23h to 23k indicated by the value of the reserved ball counter 23a. That is, when the value of the holding ball counter 23a is "1", the effect execution 1 memory 23h, when the value of the holding ball counter 23a is "2", the effect execution 2 memory 23i,... When the value of the counter 23a is “4”, the data for variable display is written in the effect execution 4 memory 23k (see S25 in FIG. 10).

  The counter buffer 23l is an area for temporarily storing the counter value being updated, and the values of the counters 23b to 23f described above are written and stored in the counter buffer 23l every time they are updated. . Further, when the value of the lost symbol counter 23e is updated by a lost symbol counter update process (see S16 in FIG. 9) described later, when the value (count value) indicates a combination of symbols constituting the lost reach, The count value is stored as a value to be used when losing reach occurs. Specifically, the symbol counter of the left symbol and the symbol counter of the right symbol constituting the lose symbol counter 23e are the same symbol, and a symbol different from the symbol is indicated by the symbol counter of the central symbol. A value (for example, a value in which the combination of the symbols on the left side, the center, and the right side becomes “767”, “151”, etc.) is stored in the counter buffer 231 as a value indicating loss reach.

  The probability variation state flag 23m is a flag for recognizing whether or not the probability variation state is in the jackpot lottery. The probability variation state flag 23m is updated when the occurrence of a jackpot is confirmed based on the value of the internal random number counter 23b. Specifically, it is turned off when the value of the jackpot symbol counter 23d acquired when the value of the internal random number counter 23b indicates a jackpot is a normal symbol (even symbol), and is turned on when the probability variable symbol (odd symbol) is Is done. The update of the state of the probability variation state flag 23m is performed by a hit state setting process (see FIG. 12) of the main control board C. The jackpot lottery condition is changed based on the state of the probability variation state flag 23m, and the value of the internal random number counter 23b that generates the jackpot is switched to either 2 (in the normal state) or 10 (in the probability variation state). It is done. An effect selected based on the value of the fluctuation pattern counter 23f is also selected from the tables 22a and 22b based on different selection conditions depending on the value of the probability variation state flag 23m.

  The special state flag 23n is a flag for indicating whether or not a mammoth reach to which a gaming state advantageous to the player is given is in a special state (mammoth chance) selected with high probability. In the mammoth reach, the movable member 12 moves forward to increase the winning rate for the symbol operating port 4a. The selection condition for the mammoth reach is changed according to the state of the special state flag 23n. For the variation display performed when the special state flag 23n is off, a variation pattern is selected using a table in which the mammoth reach is difficult to be selected among the first and second tables 22a and 22b. The change display performed when the special state flag 23n is on is during a mammoth chance which is a period advantageous to the player, and the mammoth reach is selected with high probability from the first and second tables 22a and 22b. Table is used to select the variation pattern. The mammoth chance is set by lottery at the start of the variable display, and lottery conditions will be described later with reference to FIGS. 12 and 13. Details of the table used for selection of mammoth reach will be described later with reference to FIG.

  The MPU 21 including the ROM 22 and the RAM 23 is connected to an input / output port 25. The input / output port 25 includes a payout control board H for performing payout control of award balls and rental balls by a payout motor 26, and the above-described symbols. They are connected to a display control board D for controlling variation display, the first type start port switch 24, and other input / output devices 28, respectively.

  Connected to the payout control board H is a launch control board B for controlling permission and prohibition of driving of the launch motor 27 for launching a ball to the front surface of the game board 2. When the player is operating the operation handle 57 and the player is not pressing a stop switch (not shown), the launch control board B permits driving of the launch motor 27 to launch a ball. Let it be done. The firing motor 27 is configured by a stepping motor, and rotates the rotor in accordance with a pulse signal output from the firing control board B. The rotational torque of the rotor is transmitted to a bullet hammer for bullets via a cam (not shown), and the balls are fired.

  The display control board D includes an MPU 31, a video RAM 34, a character ROM 35, an image controller 36, an input / output port 39, an output port 37, and the like. One side of the input / output port 39 is connected to the input / output port 25 of the main control board C, the solenoid 13 provided in the accessory device 11 (see FIG. 1), and the sound lamp control board L. The other is connected to the MPU 31 via a bus line. An image controller 36 is connected to the input of the output port 37, and the LCD 3 is connected to the output of the output port 37.

  The MPU 31 of the display control board D is for controlling the (variation) display of the LCD 3 based on the control command transmitted from the main control board C, and includes a ROM 32 and a RAM 33. The ROM 32 stores various control programs executed by the MPU 31 and fixed value data. The program of the flowchart shown in FIG. 14 is stored in the ROM 32 as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 33 is a memory that stores work data and flags used when various programs are executed by the MPU 31, and includes an effect execution area 33a, a special effect flag 33b, and a timer counter 33c.

  When the display command transmitted from the main control board C is received, the effect execution area 33a is for storing data relating to the variation pattern and the stop symbol added to the display command. When the display control board D receives the display command, the data related to the variation pattern and the stop symbol added to the display command is written in the effect execution area 33a (see FIG. 14, S72), and the variation display is performed according to the written data. Is done.

  The special effect flag 33b is a flag provided for recognizing that the variable display accompanying the execution of the mammoth reach is being executed. When the display command is transmitted from the main control board C, the special effect flag 33b is turned on when the variation pattern indicated by the display command indicates execution of variation display accompanied by execution of mammoth reach (FIG. 14, S74). While the special effect flag 33b is on, a process of controlling the solenoid 13 to drive the movable member 12 is performed, and the movable member 12 is advanced for a certain period of time of 5 seconds or 180 seconds ( (See FIG. 14, S85). When the forward movement state of the movable member 12 continues for a certain time, the solenoid 13 is turned off and the movable member 12 moves backward, the special effect flag 33b is turned off (see S92 in FIG. 14).

  The timer counter 33c is a counter for measuring the remaining time when the solenoid 13 is turned on and the movable member 12 is advanced. The value of the timer counter 33c is normally “0”, and “2500” or “90000” is written at the timing when the solenoid 13 is turned on in order to move the movable member 12 forward during the fluctuation display. (See FIG. 14, S87 and S88). The value of the timer counter 33c is decremented by “1” each time the effect setting execution process shown in FIG. 14 is performed when the value of the timer counter 33c is “1” or more (see S89 in FIG. 14). When the value of the timer counter 33c reaches “0”, the solenoid 13 is turned off and the movable member 12 moves backward (see S91 in FIG. 14).

  Here, the effect setting execution process (see FIG. 14) executed by the display control board D is executed as a part of the timer interrupt process executed in the main process of the display control board D, and is 2 ms. Repeated every time. Therefore, 5 seconds (a time obtained by multiplying 2500 by 2 ms) passes until the value of the timer counter 33c in which “2500” is written reaches “0”. Similarly, it takes 180 seconds (a time obtained by multiplying 90000 by 2 ms), that is, 3 minutes until the value of the timer counter 33c in which “90000” is written reaches “0”. The pachinko machine 1 according to the present embodiment gives a gaming state advantageous to the player by turning on the solenoid 13 for 5 seconds or 3 minutes in association with the variation pattern selected by the main control board C. The time for which the solenoid 13 is kept on can be accurately measured by the timer counter 33c of the display control board D. Note that the timer counter 33c is not limited to counting the remaining time by subtraction, and may be a timer that counts the on-time of the solenoid 13 by adding the value of the timer counter 33c according to the elapsed time. .

  The video RAM 34 is a memory in which display data displayed on the LCD 3 is stored, and the display content of the LCD 3 is changed by rewriting the content of the video RAM 34. The character ROM 35 is a memory for storing character data such as symbols displayed on the LCD 3. The image controller 36 adjusts the timings of the MPU 31, the video RAM 34, and the output port 37, intervenes in reading and writing data, and displays the display data stored in the video RAM 34 with reference to the character ROM 35 at a predetermined timing. Is displayed.

  The solenoid 13 is a self-holding type keep solenoid and is configured by combining a conventional open frame solenoid with a permanent magnet. The solenoid 13 is turned on by protruding a part of the shaft that protrudes from the main body by an instantaneous energization of a built-in coil, and the shaft is attracted by a permanent magnet at the protruded on position. Retained. On the other hand, when the solenoid 13 is turned off, an instantaneous state of reverse power is applied with the shaft protruding outward to form an off state in which the protruding amount of the shaft is reduced, and at the reduced off position. The shaft is attracted and held by the permanent magnet. A movable member 12 is connected to the shaft, and the forward movement state (see FIG. 2B) and the reverse movement state (see FIG. 2A) of the movable member 12 are selectively selected according to the protruding amount of the shaft. It is formed. Therefore, since the solenoid 13 can be temporarily energized to move the movable member 12 forward, the forward movement state of the movable member 12 can be maintained for a long time without considering damage due to heat generation of the solenoid 13 or the like.

  A switch for detecting the protruding state of the shaft is incorporated in the solenoid 13 in order to detect the position of the movable member 12, or the movable member 12 is in an advanced state by contacting a part of the movable member 12 separately from the solenoid 13. It is preferable to provide a switch for detecting whether or not. When the solenoid 13 is a keep solenoid, the game arcade suffers a great disadvantage when a failure occurs in which the solenoid 13 is kept on. However, depending on the state of the switch, the display control board D has a movable member. 12 is detected to check whether or not the movable member 12 is operating accurately in accordance with the control by the display control board D, and in the event of an error, the state is accurately determined to the outside via the speaker 44 and the lamp 45. Can be announced.

  The sound lamp control board L performs sound control of sound effects output from the speaker 44 and lighting control of various lamps 45 such as the LED and the hold lamp 5. The sound lamp control board L is controlled by a command transmitted from the display control board D. The LCD 3 controlled by the display control board D, the speaker 44 controlled by the sound lamp control board L, and various types In synchronization with the lamp 45, a variable display and various effects are executed.

  The first type start port switch 24 is a switch for detecting a winning ball in the symbol operating port (first type starting port) 4a, and is provided in the vicinity of the symbol operating port 4a. When a ball is detected by the first type start port switch 24, five prize balls are paid out by a payout device (not shown), and values such as the internal random number counter 23b are acquired, and fluctuations according to the acquired values are obtained. Display is executed.

  Next, the first and second tables 22a and 22b in which data corresponding to the value of the fluctuation pattern counter 23f is set will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 4 is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of the first and second tables 22a and 22b used for selecting the variation pattern.

  In each of the tables 22a and 22b, four types of variation patterns from “pattern B” to “pattern E” are set as variation patterns with an interesting effect. In addition to the four types of variation patterns, “pattern A” is set as a variation pattern for the loss variation display without the reach display, and the pachinko machine 1 has a total of five types of variation patterns.

  Here, each variation pattern set in the pachinko machine 1 will be described in order with reference to FIGS. FIG. 5 to FIG. 8 are diagrams showing examples of display screens of variable display performed on the LCD 3 at the time of start winning. 7 and 8, a part of the movable member 12 and the plate 15 are shown together with the display screen of the LCD 3 for easy understanding of the drawings.

  Each pattern will be described in order. “Pattern A” is a pattern that displays a lost symbol that is not accompanied by a reach display. In “Pattern A”, after starting the change of the three symbol reels displayed in a horizontal line on the upper side of the LCD 3 (the state of FIG. 5A), after seven seconds, the change of the left symbol reel is stopped, After 8 seconds, the fluctuation of the right symbol reel is stopped, and after 9 seconds, the fluctuation of the central symbol reel is stopped. On the lower side of the LCD 3, a background image imitating a jungle is continuously displayed during the variable display. The symbol reel is a virtual reel in which symbols “0 to 9” displayed on the LCD 3 are arranged in order in the vertical direction.

  “Pattern B” is a so-called normal reach pattern. After the start of the fluctuation display, the fluctuation of the left symbol reel is stopped after 7 seconds, and after eight seconds, the fluctuation of the right symbol reel is stopped and the reach display appears. Then, the central symbol reel is scrolled and stopped at a low speed for 7 seconds (that is, until 15 seconds have elapsed from the start of fluctuation) without any special change.

  “Pattern C” is a pattern called “Lion Reach”, and at the timing when the central symbol reel in pattern B is stopped, the symbol reel is not stopped at a high speed for another 7 seconds (that is, 22 seconds have elapsed after the start of variation). Up to this point, it is set as a pattern that stops the change after displaying the change. During the fluctuation of the central symbol reel, first, a character imitating the original appears on the display screen of the LCD 3 (see FIG. 5C), and an animation of the original throwing a spear toward the grass is displayed. (See FIG. 5 (d)). When 17 seconds have passed since the beginning of the fluctuation, a character imitating a lion from the grass appears from the right side of the display screen of the LCD 3 (see FIG. 6A), and an animation in which the lion follows the original person is displayed. The variation of the symbol reel continues (see FIG. 6B). Thereafter, the central symbol reel is stopped and the stopped symbol is displayed. If this stop symbol is different from the left and right symbols that were previously stopped, an animation in which the original person is stepped on by the lion is displayed (see FIG. 6C). On the other hand, when the left and right stop symbols that were stopped first are the same as the central stop symbol and the jackpot is displayed, an animation that the original person reaches the house is displayed (see FIG. 6D).

  “Pattern D” is a pattern referred to as mammoth super reach, and is a variable display pattern accompanied by mammoth reach to which a gaming state advantageous to the player is given. This “pattern D” shows fluctuations after displaying the fluctuation at a high speed for another 7 seconds (that is, until 22 seconds have passed after the fluctuation starts) without stopping the symbol reel at the timing of stopping the central symbol reel in pattern B. It is a pattern that stops, and is set to the same variation time (22 seconds) as pattern C. While the central symbol reel is changing at a high speed, an animation in which the original person appears and throws a spear on the grass like the pattern C is displayed (see FIGS. 5C and 5D). ). The animation so far is the same for the pattern C and the pattern D, and the player cannot determine which variation pattern is used for the variation display.

  When 17 seconds have passed since the start of the fluctuation, after the original person was surprised to see the right side of the LCD 3 (see FIG. 7A), an animation in which the original person runs toward the left side of the LCD 3 is displayed (FIG. 7). (See (b)). The solenoid 13 is turned on so that the movable member 12 of the accessory device 11 moves forward simultaneously with the start of the animation in which the original person runs toward the left side of the LCD 3 (see FIG. 2B), and the mammoth reach state is entered. The animation of the original person shown in FIG. 7B is a mammoth reach display, and the player is shown the advance of the movable member 12. For the player, the effect is as if the movable member 12 imitating a mammoth is chasing the original person on the display screen. While the movable member 12 is moving forward, a ball that flows down on the right side of the board surface (the path on the right side of the center frame 10, see FIG. 2B) can easily win the symbol operating port 4a.

  When 5 seconds have elapsed from the appearance of the mammoth reach display, the timing of stopping the central symbol reel is reached, and the central symbol reel is stopped and the stopped symbol is displayed. If the stop symbol indicates a loss, after the original person displays an animation in which the original person is beaten by the nose of the mammoth (see FIG. 7C), the solenoid 13 is turned off to move the movable member 12 backward (see FIG. 2 (a)). Since the nose of the mammoth on the movable member 12 is not visible to the player by the plate 15, the player can enjoy an integrated performance by the movable member 12 and the LCD 3. On the other hand, when the stop symbol indicates a jackpot, an animation in which the original person reaches the house is displayed (see FIG. 7D), and the movable member 12 is moved backward.

  In this “pattern D”, since the movable member 12 continues to move forward for 5 seconds, the player who has operated the operation handle 57 so that the ball flows down the right side of the board before the start of the change display is about 8 , 9 balls can be awarded to the symbol operation port 4a to obtain 40 or 45 award balls. In the “pattern D”, when the operation handle 57 is operated so that the ball flows down on the right side of the board after the movable member 12 moves forward, the movable member 12 is moved before the ball reaches the position of the movable member 12. Retreating, the player can hardly get any profit.

  “Pattern E” is a pattern called “mammoth special reach” that is most advantageous for the player, and is one pattern of variable display accompanied by mammoth reach. The pattern is set as a pattern for stopping the fluctuation of the symbol reel after the mammoth reach display is continued for 3 minutes without stopping the symbol reel at the timing when the central symbol reel in the pattern D is stopped. When the “pattern E” is executed, the movable member 12 moves forward simultaneously with the start of the animation in which the original person runs as a mammoth reach display as with the pattern D (see FIG. 7B). Until 5 seconds have elapsed from the start, the pattern D and the pattern E are the same, and the player cannot determine which variation pattern is used for the variation display.

  At the timing when the central symbol reel in the pattern D is stopped after 5 seconds from the start of the mammoth reach display, the display on the LCD 3 is switched to display an animation in which the original person hides behind the rocks against the mammoth (FIG. 8). (See (a)). The animation in which the original person is hidden behind the rock is also a form of mammoth reach display, with the characters “right hit” prompting the player to throw a ball on the right side of the game area 2c and an arrow pointing to the right side. During the display, the movable member 12 maintains the forward movement state.

  When 180 seconds (3 minutes) have passed since the start of the mammoth reach display, the central symbol reel is stopped, and the central symbol reel is stopped and the stop symbol is displayed. When this stop symbol indicates a loss, after displaying an animation in which the rock between the original person and the mammoth is broken by the nose of the mammoth and the original person is beaten (see FIG. 8B), the solenoid 13 is turned off and the movable member 12 is retracted (see FIG. 2A). On the other hand, when the stop symbol indicates a big hit, after the movable member 12 is moved backward, an animation in which the original person is relieved is displayed (see FIG. 8C), and then an animation in which the original person reaches the house is displayed (see FIG. 8). 8 (d)). In “Pattern E”, since the movable state of the movable member 12 advances and the gaming state advantageous to the player continues longer than the pattern D, a larger amount of balls than the pattern D wins the symbol operating port 4a. Playability is added. The player can obtain a maximum of about 1500 award balls by winning almost all the 300 balls that are driven into the game area 2c during the 180 seconds when the movable member 12 moves forward to the symbol operating port 4a. it can.

  In this way, at the time of execution of variable display with mammoth reach, the display control board D turns on and off the solenoid 13 at a specific timing for the animation of the original character (for example, at the start of the animation in which the original character runs). Perform switching control. Under the control of the display control board D, the movable member 12 is interlocked with the animation of the original character displayed on the display screen of the LCD 3. For this reason, during the execution of the variable display, the mammoth imitated by the movable member 12 and the animation of the original character are interlocked to perform an integrated production operation by both, and the production operation is a variable display. It is shown to the player as an effect of the variable display before the display result appears. Since the movable member 12 is a member that gives a player an advantageous gaming state in a ball game, the switching to the advantageous gaming state is directly made to the player by the operation of the movable member 12 that is responsible for the presentation of the variable display. Can be shown. Therefore, the degree of attention to the effect of the variable display is increased, and an integrated interest of the ball game and the variable display can be given to the player.

  In addition, since the movable member 12 is formed to have an appearance simulating a mammoth, it can be used as a material for production related to the animation displayed on the display screen of the LCD 3, and a production operation is performed in conjunction with the two. Can be made. Further, when the mammoth imitated by the movable member 12 moves forward so as to approach the original character displayed on the display screen of the LCD 3, a surprising animation of the original character is displayed, or the original character reaches the house. When the animation is displayed, the movable member 12 (mammoth) moves backward. Therefore, a dynamic display of how the movable member 12 having an entity that directly affects the flow path of the sphere and the inanimate animation displayed on the display screen of the LCD 3 moves in relation to each other. Can be shown to the player, and the sense of unity by the switching operation of the movable member 12 between the forward and backward states and the animation of the original character is further strengthened, and the integrated interest by the ball game and the change display is enhanced. And can be given to the player.

  Further, when a change display in which the movable member 12 moves forward, that is, a change display by a change pattern of “Pattern D” or “Pattern E” is performed, a reach display and an original person must be displayed before the movable member 12 moves forward. Since the animation by the character is displayed, it is suggested to the player that the movable member 12 moves forward with high probability by these displays, and the player can expect the movable member 12 to move forward. Therefore, the movable member 12 can be advanced while the player's expectation is enhanced, and a greater interest can be given to the player. In particular, the reach display can cause the player to expect that the display result after the change will be a big hit, so that the movable member 12 The player can visually recognize the integrated performance operation based on the animation displayed on the display screen of the LCD 3, and can be given with emphasis on the integrated interest of the ball game and the variable display.

  In addition, the reach display and the animation by the original character are also displayed when the movable member 12 does not move forward, and when the variation display by the variation pattern of the lion reach of “pattern C” is performed. Even when the display is executed, the movable member 12 does not always advance. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the game performance of predicting the advance of the movable member 12 and playing a ball game. Furthermore, in the fluctuation display in which the movable member 12 moves forward, “Pattern D” in which the advance time of the movable member 12 after the animation by the original character is displayed is 5 seconds, and the advance time is 180 seconds. Variation display by two types of variation patterns, “pattern E”, is set. Therefore, the player is expected to execute the variation display by the variation pattern of “Pattern E” which is advantageous to the player even after the animation by the original character is displayed, and the expectation for the game to be developed thereafter A strong feeling of tension and tension can be given.

  Next, a game method performed by the player regarding the advance of the movable member 12 will be described. Among the above-mentioned variation patterns, when the variation display by the variation pattern of “pattern D” or “pattern E” is performed, the movable member 12 is in a state of being advanced for a certain time. During this forward state, the player can obtain a profit corresponding to the proportion of the ball by increasing or decreasing the proportion of the ball flowing down the right side of the board by the ball game. The game methods when the movable member 12 moves forward are roughly divided into the following three methods.

  As a first gaming method, in a state in which the movable member 12 is retracted, a left-handed game is performed in which a large number of balls flow down to the left side of the board (the path in the direction of the arrow X in FIG. 1) that has a large profit to be obtained. There is a method of switching to a right-handed game where a lot of balls flow down to the right side of the board when it is confirmed that the player has advanced. In this method, when executing the mammoth special reach (pattern E) in which the movable member 12 continues to move forward for 3 minutes, the player can play the ball on the symbol operating port 4a during a time close to 3 minutes after switching to the right-handed game. Earn a big profit by winning a prize. It should be noted that it takes a certain amount of time including the stopping of the ball for 3 seconds by the stopping device 16 (see FIG. 1) until the ball reaches the position where the movable member 12 is disposed after starting the right-handed game. Therefore, the winning of the ball to the symbol operating port 4a due to the advance of the movable member 12 does not occur for the time.

  On the other hand, when the mammoth super reach (pattern D) in which the advancement state of the movable member 12 is continued only for 5 seconds is performed, even if the advancement of the movable member 12 is confirmed and then switched to the right-handed game, the arrangement position of the movable member 12 It is time for the movable member 12 to move backward when the ball reaches. For this reason, there is almost no profit which a player can obtain.

  As a second game method, there is a method of predicting that the movable member 12 moves forward before the movable member 12 moves forward and switching to a right-handed game in which many balls flow down from the left side of the board to the right side of the board. In particular, if a reach display appears in the variation display (see FIG. 5B), the player recognizes that a variation pattern other than “pattern A” has been set, and the original person is displayed on the LCD 3. (See FIG. 5C), it is recognized that the pattern is one of “pattern C”, “pattern D”, or “pattern E”. Therefore, as the variable display progresses, the player can predict with high certainty whether mammoth reach will be executed later. If the player actively switches to the right-handed game and the mammoth reach is executed, the player can obtain a larger profit than the first gaming method. On the other hand, if the mammoth reach is not executed, the player spends useless balls. . By this second game method, the player can enjoy a game property that is more profitable with a greater risk than the first game method.

  As a third gaming method, the left-handed game is continued even when the movable member 12 moves forward, and the mammoth special reach (pattern E) is continued for 5 seconds after the start of the mammoth reach, and then the advancement state continues for a long time. Is confirmed on the LCD 3 (or the state of the movable member 12) and then switched to the right-handed game. There is no need to switch the flow path of the sphere, and there is an advantage that a small amount of the sphere flows down to the right side of the board, but there is an advantage that the benefit obtained by the mammoth special reach (pattern E) is the first. It becomes less than the game method. By this third game method, the player can enjoy a solid game with lower risk and profitability than the first and second game methods.

  Of the three game methods described above, the player can play a game in accordance with the game method selected by the player. Since each game method has a different balance between risk and return, the player can check the execution of the mammoth reach performed on the LCD 3 and perform the right-handed game and the left-handed game at the timing that he considers optimal. By switching appropriately, it is possible to obtain a profit corresponding to the timing. Therefore, the interest of the game by the ball game is enhanced, and an interest in which the ball game and the display effect are intertwined is born.

  Returning to FIG. 4, the first and second tables 22a and 22b will be described. FIG. 4A is a diagram schematically showing the configuration of the first table 22a used for selecting the variation pattern of the variation display that generates the big hit. The first table 22a is provided with three tables corresponding to the three states, and which one is used is switched according to the state of the probability variation state flag 23m and the special state flag 23n described above. Specifically, during the special state (mammoth chance) in which the special state flag 23n is on, a table to be referred to in the special state is selected regardless of the state of the probability variation state flag 23m. When the special state flag 23n is off, the state of the probability variation state flag 23m is confirmed, and a table to be referred to in the normal state or the probability variation state is selected based on the state. The selection of this table is the same when referring to the second table 22b when selecting the variation pattern for the variation display of the loss, and the description thereof is omitted.

  In the first table 22a, as shown in FIG. 4A, the values of the variation pattern counter 23f for the four types of variation patterns corresponding to the three states of the normal state, the probability variation state, and the special state are shown. It is divided. Specifically, the value of the fluctuation pattern counter 23f updated within the range of “0 to 99” is “0 to 9” with respect to “pattern B” of the normal reach in the table corresponding to the normal state. “Pattern C” of “10-49”, “Mammoth Super Reach” “Pattern D” “50-89”, Mammoth Special Reach “Pattern E” “90-99” The variation patterns of “Pattern B”, “Pattern C”, “Pattern D”, and “Pattern E” are divided into ratios of 10: 40: 40: 10. In the table corresponding to the probability variation state, the variation patterns “Pattern B”, “Pattern C”, “Pattern D”, and “Pattern E” are divided into a ratio of 20: 50: 20: 10. In the table corresponding to the special state, the variation patterns of “Pattern B”, “Pattern C”, “Pattern D” and “Pattern E” are divided into the ratio of 0: 40: 20: 40. Is set so that normal reach is not selected.

  FIG. 4B is a diagram schematically illustrating the configuration of the second table 22b used for setting the variation pattern of the variation display that generates the loss reach. In the second table 22b, the values of the variation pattern counter 23f for the four types of variation patterns are divided corresponding to the three states, as in the first table 22b. Specifically, the value of the variation pattern counter 23f is divided into a ratio of 50: 20: 20: 10 with respect to “pattern B”, “pattern C”, “pattern D”, and “pattern E”. In the table corresponding to the probability variation state, the variation patterns of “Pattern B”, “Pattern C”, “Pattern D”, and “Pattern E” are divided into the ratio of 0: 70: 20: 10, and the normal reach is obtained. The setting is not selected. In the table corresponding to the special state, the variation patterns of “Pattern B”, “Pattern C”, “Pattern D”, and “Pattern E” are divided into a ratio of 0: 10: 40: 50. However, the normal reach is not selected.

  When the variation pattern is determined based on the first and second tables 22a and 22b for selecting the variation pattern, the data “B to E” corresponding to each variation pattern constitute one display command. A command (variation pattern command) is output to the display control board D. When receiving the variation pattern command, the display control board D executes an effect for the time set corresponding to the data of each variation pattern. The value of the fluctuation pattern counter 23f is not necessarily divided into the ratios set in the first and second tables 22a and 22b, and the ratio of the fluctuation pattern selected for each state is divided into different ratios. May be. Further, the variation patterns are not necessarily limited to four types, and more variation patterns may be provided to increase the types of effects.

  As described above, the “pattern D” and the “pattern E” which are the variation display accompanied by the mammoth reach are the first table 22a for selecting the variation pattern at the time of the big hit and the second table 22b for selecting the variation pattern at the time of the loser reach. And are set together. Therefore, regardless of whether or not to generate a big hit based on the value of the internal random number counter 23b at the time of starting winning, a variation display with mammoth reach is set by lottery based on the value of the variation pattern counter 23f. A lottery result for moving forward is derived. In other words, one start winning can give a big hit and an advantageous gaming state due to the advance of the movable member 12. Therefore, it is possible to increase the sense of expectation given to the player with respect to the lottery performed at the time of starting winning, and to enhance the interest of the game.

  Next, each process executed by the pachinko machine 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 9 to 14. FIG. 9 is a flowchart of a main process executed on the main control board C of the pachinko machine 1. In the main processing, initialization processing (S11) such as restoration when there is backup data, initialization of each value such as RAM and I / O, and setting of each interrupt such as a timer interrupt is executed. After that, the processes from S12 to S17 are repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 ms) to control the game.

  In the start winning variation start process (S12), it is confirmed whether or not the ball has won the symbol operation port (first type start port) 4a, and the content of the variation display is set. A display command for starting the variable display is transmitted to the display control board D. Details of the start winning variation start process (S12) will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the fluctuation stop process (S13), first, it is determined whether or not a big hit is being made. Here, the jackpot includes a special game displayed on the LCD 3 at the time of the big jackpot and a predetermined time after the special game ends. The predetermined time after the end of the special game is set as, for example, the time required for adjusting each state of the pachinko machine 1. If it is determined that the jackpot is not being hit, it is determined whether or not the variation time in the variation pattern has ended. This process is performed by determining whether the time set for each variation pattern has elapsed. If the fluctuation time has ended, a confirmation command, which is one of the control commands, is output to the display control board D in order to stop and check the fluctuation, and this process ends. When the confirmation command is input, the display control board D stops and displays (determines) the variable display on the LCD 3 (see S94 in FIG. 14).

  In the counter update process (S14), the values of the internal random number counter 23b, reach random number counter 23c, jackpot symbol counter 23d, and fluctuation pattern counter 23f are updated. In the jackpot process (S15), it is determined whether or not the jackpot is won. If the jackpot is won, the specific winning opening 6a (see FIG. 1) is released. On the other hand, if it is not a big hit, the process is skipped and the process is terminated. In the opening process of the specific winning opening 6a, the specific winning opening 6a is opened for a predetermined time (for example, until 30 seconds have passed or 10 balls have been won) so that the ball can easily win. If the ball passes through the V zone 6a while the specific winning opening 6a is open, the continuation right is established, and after the specific winning opening 6a is closed, the specific winning opening 6a is held again for a predetermined time (or 10 balls). Open until you win. The opening / closing operation of the specific prize winning opening 6a is repeated up to 16 times (16 rounds).

  In the lost symbol counter update process (S16), the value of the lost symbol counter 23e is updated. Thereafter, the lost symbol counter update process (S16) is repeatedly executed for the remaining time until the next execution timing of the process of S12 arrives. Since each process of S12 to S15 needs to be executed periodically, in the process of S17, an elapsed time from the previous execution of the process of S12 is checked (S17). As a result of the check, if a predetermined time (for example, 2 ms) has elapsed since the previous execution of the process of S12 (S17: Yes), the process proceeds to S12. On the other hand, if the predetermined time has not elapsed (S17: No), the process proceeds to S16, and the lost symbol counter update process (S16) is repeated. Here, since the execution time of each process of S12-S15 changes according to the state of a game, the remaining time until the next execution timing of the process of S12 comes is not a fixed time. Therefore, by repeatedly executing the lost symbol counter update process (S16) using the remaining time, the value of the lost symbol counter 23e can be updated at random.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of the start winning variation start process (S12) executed in the main process of the main control board C (see FIG. 9). In the start winning variation start process (S12), when the first type start port switch 24 detects a ball and a start winning is established, the value of the internal random number counter 23b or the like at the start winning is acquired as variation display data. The effect execution 1-4 shown by the value of the reserved ball counter 23a is a process stored in the memories 23h-23k. In the start winning variation start processing (S12), at the timing of starting the variation display, the value of the held ball counter 23a is decremented by “1”, and the variation display data on hold is written in the effect execution area 23g. On the other hand, while the variable display is being executed, the execution of the pending variable display is held (waiting).

  In the start winning variation start process (S12), first, it is confirmed whether or not the first type start port switch 24 has detected a ball (S21). If a sphere is detected (S21: Yes), it is confirmed whether or not the value of the retained sphere counter 23a is equal to or greater than “4” (S22). If the value is less than “4” (S22: No), since the variable display data is not stored for the maximum number of holding times, after adding “1” to the value of the holding ball counter 23a (S23), A command to turn on one hold lamp 5 is transmitted to the display control board D (S24), and one hold lamp 5 indicating the number of times the variable display is held is turned on. Furthermore, each value of the internal random number counter 23b, the reach random number counter 23c, the jackpot symbol counter 23d, and the lost symbol counter 23e is used as variable display data in the effect execution 1-4 memory 23h-23k indicated by the value of the holding ball counter 23a. The data is written and stored (S25), and the process proceeds to S26.

  On the other hand, in the process of S21, if the first type start port switch 24 has not detected a ball (S21: No), it is not the time when the start winning is established, and the value of the reserved ball counter 23a is " If it is 4 ”or more (S22: Yes), since the variable display data for the maximum number of suspensions is stored, the process of S23 to S25 is skipped and the process proceeds to S26.

  In the processing from S26, first, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the holding ball counter 23a is “1” or more (S26). If it is “1” or more (S26: Yes), it is confirmed whether or not it is in a variable display or a jackpot (in a special game state to which a predetermined game value is given) (S27). If it is neither variable display nor big hit (S27: No), “1” is subtracted from the value of the holding ball counter 23a (S28), and the variable display data stored in the effect execution 1 memory 23h is produced. Write to the execution area 23g (S29).

  Next, the variation display data stored in the production execution 2 to 4 memories 23i to 23k are shifted one by one to the production execution 1 to 3 memories 23h to 23j (S30), and the fluctuation pattern and the stop symbol are set. Display command determination processing (S31, see FIG. 11), and the display command determined by the display command determination processing (S31) is transmitted to the display control board D (S32). S21) is terminated. On the other hand, when it is confirmed in the process of S26 that the value of the holding ball counter 23a is less than “1”, that is, “0” (S26: No), and in the process of S27, the variable display is being performed or the big hit Is confirmed (S27: Yes), the processing from S28 to S32 is skipped, and the start winning variation start processing (S12) is terminated.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart of the display command determination process (S31) executed in the start winning variation start process (S12) shown in FIG. The display command is transmitted from the main control board C to the display control board D, and a stop symbol command for specifying a stop symbol after the fluctuation display and a fluctuation pattern for specifying a fluctuation pattern of the fluctuation display. It consists of commands. In the display command determination process (S31), the stop symbol command and the variation pattern command constituting the display command are determined based on the variation display data acquired at the time of starting winning.

  In this display command determination process (S31), first, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the internal random number counter 23b stored in the effect execution area 23g is a value that generates a big hit (S41). If the value is a value that generates a jackpot (S41: Yes), a value indicating a combination of symbols corresponding to the value of the jackpot symbol counter 23d stored in the effect execution area 23g is set in the stop symbol command (S42). Further, the data (pattern) indicated by the value of the fluctuation pattern counter 23f is read from the table corresponding to the state indicated by the state flag (probability change state flag 23m and special state flag 23n) in the first table 22a, and set in the change pattern command. (S43). Thereafter, a hit state setting process for updating the setting of the state flags 23m and 23n after the jackpot is executed (S44), and the display command determination process (S31) is ended. Details of the hit state setting process in S44 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  In the process of S41, if the value of the internal random number counter 23b is not a value that generates a big hit (S41: No), is the value of the reach random number counter 23c stored in the effect execution area 23g a value that generates a loss reach? Confirm (S45). If the value is a value that causes losing reach (S45: Yes), a value indicating a combination of symbols constituting the losing reach stored in the counter buffer 23l is set in the stop symbol command (S46). Data (pattern) indicated by the value of the fluctuation pattern counter 23f is read from the table corresponding to the state indicated by the status flags 23m and 23n in the second table 22b and set in the fluctuation pattern command (S47). Thereafter, the state setting process at the time of losing for updating the setting of the state flags 23m and 23n at the time of losing is executed (S48), and the display command determining process (S31) is ended. Details of the loss state setting process in S48 will be described later with reference to FIG.

  If the value of the reach random number counter 23c stored in the effect execution area 23g in the process of S45 is not a value that causes a loss reach (S45: No), the value of the lose symbol counter 23e stored in the effect execution area 23g is set. The stop symbol command is set (S49), and the data of “A” indicating the variation pattern of “pattern A”, which is a loss variation display without a reach display, is set as the variation pattern command data (S50). The display command determination process (S31) is terminated.

  As described above, in the display command determination process shown in FIG. 10, the table corresponding to the state indicated by the state flags 23m and 23n in the processes of S43 and S47 is used as the data of the variation pattern command. For example, during the special state where the special state flag 23n is on, the mammoth reach is frequently set. Therefore, for the player, the mammoth reach that is hardly set in a state other than the special state is set so that a large amount of balls are paid out, and the mammoth reach is difficult to set in a state other than the special state. It is possible to provide a plurality of types of games, such as state gameability, by switching and providing a gameability that is difficult to get tired of. In addition, since a period during which a large number of balls are paid out is limited to a special state, the player has a great expectation to acquire a high profit in a short period of time without incurring a great loss in the game hall. be able to.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart of the hit state setting process (S44) executed in the display command determination process (S31) of the main control board C. The hit state setting process (S44) is executed after the occurrence of the jackpot, and sets the two state flags 23m and 23n used for selecting the first table 22a used for reading the data of the variation pattern. Update.

  In the hit state setting process (S44), first, it is confirmed whether or not the value of the jackpot symbol counter 23d stored in the effect execution area 23g is a normal symbol (even symbol) (S51). If the value is a normal symbol (S51: Yes), it is a normal jackpot occurrence, so the probability variation flag 23m is turned off (S52), and the data set as the variation pattern command is “E” and the mammoth special reach It is confirmed whether or not is set (S53). If the data set as the variation pattern command is “E” (S53: Yes), the special state flag 23n is turned on (S54), and the subsequent variation display is set to the one in the special state. The state setting process (S44) ends.

  If the value of the jackpot symbol counter 23d stored in the effect execution area 23g in the processing of S51 is not a normal symbol (S51: No), the probability state flag 23m is turned on because the probability variation jackpot has occurred (S55). Then, the probability state flag 23m stores that the next and subsequent fluctuation display is in the probability fluctuation. Thereafter, it is confirmed whether the data set as the variation pattern command is “C” (S56). If the data is “C” (S56: Yes), the process proceeds to S54 and the special state flag 23n is set. It is turned on (S54), and the hit state setting process (S44) is ended.

  When the data set as the variation pattern command in the processing of S53 is not “E” (S53: No), and when the data set as the variation pattern command in the processing of S56 is not “C” (S56: No) The special state flag 23n is turned off (S57), the next variable display is not in the special state, and the hit state setting process (S44) is terminated.

  Thus, since the special state flag 23n is switched on and off in the hit state setting process (S44) performed when the jackpot is generated, the satisfaction given to the player by the occurrence of the jackpot At the same time, it is possible to increase the interest in the game by giving a sense of expectation whether or not a special state will be set after the jackpot. Whether or not the special state after the big hit is set is set under different lottery conditions based on whether or not it is a normal big hit or a probability variation big hit by the processing of S53 and S56. Therefore, the player can have different feelings of expectation for the special state set after the big hit depending on the type of the big hit, and the game can be further expanded and made hard to get bored.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart of the lost state setting process (S48) executed in the display command determination process (S31) of the main control board C. In the lost state setting process (S48), during a normal game that is not big hit, the state of the special state flag 23n that greatly affects the player's profit is switched based on the establishment of a certain condition.

  In the loss state setting process (S48), first, it is confirmed whether or not the data set as the variation pattern command for variation display in which variation starts is “D” (S61). If the data is “D” (S61: Yes), it is confirmed whether the end of the value of the internal random number counter 23b stored in the effect execution area 23g is “7” (S62). If the end of the value is “7” (S62: Yes), it is confirmed that the special state flag 23n is on (S63), assuming that the lottery for switching the state of the special state flag 23n is won. If it is on (S63: Yes), the special state flag 23n is turned off (S64), and this loss state setting process (S48) is terminated.

  If the special state flag is off in the process of S63 (S63: No), the special state flag 23n is turned on (S65), and this loss state setting process (S48) is terminated. When the data set as the variation pattern command in the process of S61 is not “D” (S61: No), and the end of the value of the internal random number counter 23b stored in the effect execution area 23d in the process of S62 is “7”. If it is not (S62: No), it is determined that the lottery for switching the state of the special state flag 23n is lost, and the processing from S63 to S65 for switching the special state flag 23n is skipped, and this state setting process at the time of loss (S48) is terminated.

  In this way, since switching between turning on and off the special state flag 23n is not only performed at the time of occurrence of the jackpot, but also at the start of the variable display other than the jackpot, when the player does not have the jackpot Even if it exists, it can be made to expect whether a special state is set, and the interest to a player's game can be increased.

  Also, since the special state flag 23n is turned on and off based on the same lottery conditions S61 and S62, the process for determining whether or not the lottery conditions are won is simplified and simplified. A control program can be provided, and development costs can be reduced.

  In the lost state setting process (S48), the special state flag 23n is switched on and off based on the same lottery condition. However, the special lottery condition 23n is not necessarily set. Switching may be performed under different conditions from on to off and off to on. In addition, the special state flag 23n is switched on and off both when the jackpot is generated and when it is lost, but it may be performed either. Furthermore, the condition for switching on / off of the special state flag 23n is not limited to the above condition, and may be a condition for switching on / off of the special state flag 23n using data of another variation pattern, a counter value, or the like.

  FIG. 14 is a flowchart of the effect setting execution process executed by the display control board D. This effect setting execution processing is processing that is repeatedly executed at predetermined time intervals (for example, every 2 ms) on the display control board D. The effect setting execution process causes the LCD 3 to display a change based on the change pattern data transmitted from the main control board C, and also drives the solenoid 13 to advance the movable member 12 provided in the accessory device 11. And a process for controlling the switching operation between the reverse state and the reverse state.

  In this effect setting execution process, first, it is checked whether the display command is received from the main control board C (S71). If the display command is received (S71: Yes), the variation pattern added to the display command is determined. And the data regarding the stop symbol is written in the effect execution area 33a, and the variation display of the symbol is started (S72). After that, it is confirmed whether the variation pattern data stored in the production execution area 33a is “D” indicating mammoth super reach or “E” indicating mammoth special reach (S73). If it is “D” or “E” (S73: Yes), the special effect flag 33b is turned on (S74) because the start of the variable display to give the player an advantageous gaming state by mammoth reach (S74), and the process is performed in S81. Migrate to

  On the other hand, if the variation pattern data is not “D” or “E” in the process of S73 (S73: No), the process proceeds to S81 without turning on the special effect flag 33b. If it is not the timing at which the display command is received from the main control board C in the process of S71 (S71: No), the process of S72 to S74 is skipped and the process proceeds to S81. The timing when the display command is not received is when the variable display is being executed or when the variable display is waiting to be started, or when a confirmation command other than the display command or a command for turning on the hold lamp 5 is received. .

  In the process of S81, it is confirmed whether the variable display is being performed (S81). If the variable display is not being performed (S81: No), other processes such as displaying a demonstration screen such as a model name and characters in the display area of the LCD 3 are performed. (S95) to finish the effect setting execution process. By the other processing of this S95, each display set for each variation pattern such as the symbol variation display and the animation of the original character displayed on the display screen of the LCD 3 is controlled.

  On the other hand, when it is confirmed that the variable display is being performed in the process of S81 (S81: Yes), it is confirmed whether the special effect flag 33b is on (S82). If the special effect flag 33b is not on (S82: No), it is not a variable display for executing the mammoth reach, so the process from S83 to S92 relating to the driving of the movable member 12 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S93. If the special effect flag 33b is turned on in the processing of S82 (S82: Yes), since it is a variable display for executing mammoth reach, it is confirmed whether the value of the timer counter 33c is "1" or more (S83).

  If the value of the timer counter 33c is not “1” or more (S83: No), it is a stage before the movable member 12 simulating the mammoth is advanced, so it is confirmed whether the mammoth reach display appears in the variation display (S84). ). If the mammoth reach display does not appear (S84: No), the special effect flag 33b is on and the variable display for executing the mammoth reach to advance the movable member 12 is in progress, but the mammoth reach display (FIG. 7B). It is not the timing to advance the mammoth (movable member 12) but before the appearance of (see)). For this reason, the process from S85 to S88 such as driving the solenoid 13 is skipped, and the process proceeds to S93.

  Here, the mammoth reach display is displayed on the LCD 3 when 17 seconds have elapsed from the start of the variable display, and this display is performed as one of the other processes of S95 in the display control board D. For this reason, the display control board D can easily confirm whether or not the mammoth reach display has appeared, without receiving a command from another board.

  When the mammoth reach display appears in the variable display in the process of S84 (when 17 seconds have elapsed after the start of the variable display) (S84: Yes), the movable member 12 (mammoth) is linked to the display on the LCD 3. Then, the solenoid 13 is driven to move the movable member 12 forward (S85, see FIG. 7B), and execution of the mammoth reach is started.

  Thereafter, it is confirmed whether or not the data of the variation pattern stored in the effect execution area 33a is “D” (S86). If the data is “D” (S86: Yes), it is time to execute the mammoth super reach. Since the movable member 12 needs to be advanced for 5 seconds, “2500” is written in the value of the timer counter 33c that is subtracted every 2 ms (S87), and the process proceeds to S93. If the variation pattern data stored in the effect execution area 33a in the processing of S86 is not “D” (S86: No), the variation pattern data stored in the effect execution area 33a is “E” and the mammoth special. Since it is necessary to move the movable member 12 forward for 3 minutes at the time of the reach execution, “90000” is written in the value of the timer counter 33c (S88), and the process proceeds to S93.

  When it is confirmed in the process of S83 that the value of the timer counter 33c is “1” or more (S83: Yes), a mammoth reach display appears on the variable display and the movable member 12 has advanced (FIG. 2). (Refer to (b)), the value of the timer counter 33c indicating the remaining time for moving the movable member 12 forward is subtracted by "1" (S89), and it is confirmed again whether the value of the timer counter 33c is "1" or more. (S90). If the value of the timer counter 33c is “1” or more (S90: Yes), since the mammoth reach is continuing, the process proceeds to S93 without retracting the movable member 12. On the other hand, when the value of the timer counter 33c is “0” in the process of S90 (S90: No), if the advance state of the movable member 12 is mammoth super reach, it is 5 seconds, and if it is mammoth special reach. Since it is time for 3 minutes, the solenoid 13 is driven to move the movable member 12 (mammoth) backward (S91). Thereafter, the special effect flag 33b is turned off (S92), and the process proceeds to S93.

  In the process of S93, it is confirmed whether a confirmation command is received from the main control board C (S93). If the confirmation command has been received (S93: Yes), it is the timing to stop the variable display, so the variable display is stopped (determined) (S94), and the process proceeds to S95. If the confirmation command is not received in the process of S93 (S93: No), it is necessary to continue the fluctuation, and therefore the process proceeds to S95 without stopping the fluctuation display.

  As described above, in the effect setting execution process performed by the control of the display control board D, when it is determined that the mammoth reach display is performed and the mammoth reach is executed by the process of S84, the solenoid 13 is processed by the process of S85. Is turned on, and the movable member 12 is switched from the retracted state to the advanced state (the state shown in FIG. 2A). For this reason, the player obtains profits according to the ratio of the balls determined by himself by selecting and increasing / decreasing the ratio of the balls that flow down the right side of the board according to the state of the movable member 12. Can do.

  Further, the switching operation of the movable member 12 is controlled so as to be interlocked with the animation of the original character displayed on the display screen of the LCD 3. For this reason, during the execution of the variable display, the mammoth imitated by the movable member 12 and the animation of the original character are interlocked to perform an integrated production operation by both, and the production operation is a variable display. It is shown to the player as an effect of the variable display before the display result appears. Since the movable member 12 is a member that gives a player an advantageous gaming state in a ball game, the switching to the advantageous gaming state is directly made to the player by the operation of the movable member 12 that is responsible for the presentation of the variable display. Can be shown. Therefore, the degree of attention to the effect of the variable display is increased, and an integrated interest of the ball game and the variable display can be given to the player.

  When the movable member 12 switches from the retracted state to the advanced state, the reach display and the animation by the original character are always displayed before the movable member 12 moves forward. The player can be expected to advance the member 12. Therefore, the movable member 12 can be advanced while the player's expectation is enhanced, and a greater interest can be given to the player.

  Further, when the display control board D determines that the mammoth super reach is being executed based on the variation pattern data stored in the effect execution area 33a (S86: Yes), the timer counter 33c indicates “2500”. (S87) When the movable member 12 is switched from the retracted state to the advanced state for 5 seconds while it is determined that the mammoth special reach is being executed (S86: No), “90000” is written to the timer counter 33c. (S88) The movable member 12 is switched from the backward state to the forward state for 180 seconds. Therefore, it is expected that the player will continue to execute the change display by the change pattern of the mammoth special reach that is advantageous to the player even after the display of the mammoth reach is displayed, and the sense of expectation and tension of the game to be developed thereafter. And can be strongly held.

The “ identification information display unit” in the gaming machine according to claim 1 corresponds to the display screen of the LCD 3 .

  The present invention has been described based on the embodiments. However, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications can be easily made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It can be guessed.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the solenoid 13 is driven by the display control board D to control the forward and backward movements of the movable member 12, but it is not always necessary to control the drive of the solenoid 13 by the control of the display control board D. Alternatively, the solenoid 13 may be controlled by the main control board C. Game control can be managed more centrally on the main control board C. Further, a dedicated board may be provided separately from the main control board C and the display control board D, and the solenoid 13 may be controlled based on an instruction from the main control board C or the display control board D.

  In the above embodiment, the sphere that has flowed into the center frame 10 from the ball inlet 10b of the center frame 10 is configured to be surely awarded to the symbol operating port 4a. There is no need to configure to win. When the movable member 12 moves forward toward the center frame 10 side, it is sufficient that the game state is advantageous to the player, that is, a lot of balls are paid out as prize balls. It may be configured to win the symbol operating port 4a at a rate of 1 sphere when the sphere enters. In this case, the width of the part divided at the center portion of the guide plate 10d of the center frame 10 is made wider than the outer shape of the sphere in front view (for example, approximately three times), and the width of the exit rail 10e is increased. When the ball released from the center frame 10 is shifted to the left or right from the central position of the symbol operating port 4a, the ball is flipped outward by a nail provided on the symbol operating port 4a and moved downward. It may be allowed to flow down.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although the movable member 12 was comprised so that it might slide along the front view left-right direction of the game board 2, it is not necessarily required to be comprised so that it may slide to the left-right direction of the game board 2. Absent. Any device can be used as long as it can switch between a state in which a ball is likely to win a prize opening and a state in which it is difficult to win when driven by a solenoid 13. It may be configured to project the movable member provided to the front of the game board 2 and guide the ball so that it is easy to win a prize opening, or the movable member is slid up and down or obliquely, or You may comprise so that a ball may be guided to a winning opening by rotating a movable member.

  In addition, the winning port that is guided so that the ball can be easily won by the movable member is not necessarily the symbol operating port 4a, and may be another winning port 7. In addition, the movable member 12 does not necessarily have to indirectly guide the ball to the winning opening such as the symbol operating port 4a through other parts such as the center frame 10, and the winning port such as the symbol operating port 4a. A movable member may be provided on one side or both sides of the above or on the upper side, and a ball that flows down a path deviated from the winning opening by the moving member may be guided to the winning opening side. Further, the driving force applied to the movable member is not limited to the solenoid, and other driving devices such as a motor may be used.

  Moreover, in the said Example, although it comprised so that the advance time of the movable member 12 might be changed with the two fluctuation patterns of a mammoth super reach and a mammoth special reach, for example, one specific fluctuation, such as a mammoth special reach, etc. The movable member 12 may be advanced only when the pattern is executed, and conversely, the movable member 12 is advanced when three or more fluctuation patterns are executed, such as when the movable member 12 is advanced for 1 second when the lion reach is executed. It is also good. Further, the appearance of the movable member 12 and the contents of the display effects performed for each variation pattern are not limited to the display effects in the present embodiment, but imitate other objects (for example, a ball or a car). The variation pattern may be formed by forming a movable member or by another display effect (for example, an effect by a ball game or an effect by a car race). In this case, it is preferable that the display effect be accompanied by a display related to the appearance of the movable member.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the animation by the original character is displayed when the variation pattern is “pattern D” or “pattern E” and the movable member 12 is advanced, and the movable member 12 does not advance. Although it is set to be displayed when the variation display by the lion reach of “Pattern C” is performed, it is not always necessary to display both when the movable member 12 moves forward and when the movable member 12 moves forward. It may be displayed only when moving forward. The player can be shown that the movable member 12 moves forward when the animation by the original character is displayed during the execution of the variable display. In addition, the variation display of “pattern D” and “pattern E” is set to be implemented in the same manner until the middle of the variation display, but is not necessarily set to be implemented in the same manner. It is good also as a fluctuation pattern which progresses in a different mode for every fluctuation pattern.

  Further, in the above embodiment, the rendering action by the character (mammoth) imitated by the movable member 12 and the character (original person) displayed on the display screen of the LCD 3 is not limited to the above embodiment, and the display control is performed. As long as it is an effect that one of the substrates D acts on the other, another character may be used or an effect with another content may be performed. For example, an animation in which a movable member is formed in a shape simulating a ball, a batter character hitting the ball is displayed on the display screen of the LCD 3, and the batter character swings after the movable member simulating the ball approaches the LCD 3. May be displayed, and the on / off state of the solenoid may be controlled by the display control board D so that the movable member is separated from the LCD 3 when the batter hits the ball.

  Further, as shown in the above-described embodiment, the variable display, which is a kind of dynamic display, is not limited to the one that scrolls the pattern as identification information in the vertical direction on the LCD 3, but a predetermined path such as a horizontal direction or an L-shape. It may be performed by moving and displaying symbols along the line. In addition, the dynamic display of the identification information is not limited to the display of variation of the symbol. For example, one or a plurality of characters may be displayed in various manners together with the symbol or displayed in a variety of manners separately from the symbol. Display effects that are displayed are also included. In this case, one or more characters are used as identification information together with the symbols or separately from the symbols.

  You may implement this invention in the pachinko machine etc. of a different type from the said Example. For example, once a big hit, a pachinko machine that raises the expected value of the big hit until a big hit state occurs (for example, two times or three times) including that (for example, a two-time right item, a three-time right item) May also be implemented. Moreover, after the jackpot symbol is displayed, it may be implemented as a pachinko machine that enters a special game state under the condition that a ball is awarded in a predetermined area. Further, in addition to the pachinko machine, the present invention may be implemented by another ball-type game machine such as an alepacchi or a sparrow ball.

  A modification is shown below. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the operation control means controls a switching operation of the gain operation member so that one of the gain operation member and the specific display image appears to act on the other. A gaming machine 1 that is characterized by

  2. The gaming machine or gaming machine 1 according to claim 1, further comprising display control means for controlling display of an image displayed on the image display unit of the display device, the display control means comprising the gain operation member and the A gaming machine 2 that controls display of the specific display image so that one of the specific display images seems to have acted on the other.

  According to the gaming machine 1 (or gaming machine 2), the switching operation of the gain operation member is performed by the operation control means (or the display control means) with either the gain operation member or the specific display image acting on the other. It is controlled so that it looks like it has done. For this reason, it is possible to play a game as an effect of dynamic display of the fact that the actual gain action member that affects the flow path of the game ball and the non-substantive display image displayed on the image display unit move in relation to each other. It is possible to show to the user, and the degree of attention to the dynamic display is enhanced by the integral operation of the gain operation member switching operation and the specific display image, and the integrated interest of the ball game and the dynamic display is enhanced. It can be emphasized and given to the player.

  Note that one of the two acting on the other means that the other moves in response to one of the movements. For example, an object that constitutes one (a substance in the case of a gain operation member is an entity). A certain object, an object composed of an image that can be visually recognized in a specific display image), sees an object constituting the other, pushes against or pulls on the other object, This means that when an operation such as hitting is performed, the other object reacts and operates.

  2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, or the gaming machine 1 or 2, wherein the dynamic display is expected to be performed during the dynamic display and before the switching operation of the gain operation member is performed. At least a first dynamic display with an expected display and a second dynamic display without the expected display are set, and the control means is configured to display the first dynamic display when a start condition is satisfied. And a second dynamic display, comprising a dynamic display selection means for selecting which dynamic display to execute.

  According to the gaming machine 3, when execution of the first dynamic display is selected by the dynamic display selection means when the start condition is satisfied, the switching operation of the gain operation member is performed during the execution of the dynamic display. Expectation display is shown before execution. The player can expect the execution of the switching operation of the gain operation member based on the expectation display before executing the switching operation, and at the time of executing the switching operation, the player is interested by executing the switching operation while the expectation is enhanced. You can have it. In addition, in order to determine the preparation for the operation of the ball game and the start time of the operation for the player who wants to gain profits by actively operating the ball game according to the state of the gain operation member. As the information, an expected display can be used, and a sense of unity between the ball game and the dynamic display can be enhanced.

  In addition, the expectation display for expecting execution of the switching operation means a display that suggests the player to execute the switching operation, and is a dynamic display in which the switching operation of the gain operation member is executed. For a dynamic display that is displayed according to a predetermined setting probability during execution and the switching operation of the gain operation member is not executed, it is displayed with a lower probability than the setting probability for the dynamic display for which the switching operation is executed, Alternatively, it is not displayed. The expected display may be displayed on another part other than the image display unit that displays the specific display image, but is preferably displayed on one display screen that constitutes the image display unit. . In addition, the expectation display may be displayed only once after the start of the dynamic display so that the player has one expectation, or the expectation display is displayed so as to change the degree of expectation step by step over a plurality of times. You may make it raise a player's expectation gradually. Examples of the expected display include a reach display and an original animation that are always displayed on the LCD 3 before the execution of the mammoth reach in which the movable member 12 is switched in the above embodiment. The dynamic display selection means includes an internal random number counter 23b, a reach random number counter 23c and a variation pattern counter 23f provided in the RAM 23 of the main control board C, and first and second tables provided in the ROM 22 of the main control board C. This corresponds to the display command determination process (the process of FIG. 11) for determining the variation pattern by 22a, 22b, the reach random number counter 23c, the variation pattern counter 23f, and the first and second tables 22a, 22b.

  In the gaming machine 3, the expectation display is displayed at the time of execution of dynamic display accompanied by the switching operation of the gain operation member, and is also displayed at the time of execution of dynamic display not accompanied by the switching operation of the gain operation member. A gaming machine 4 characterized by being a thing. In a ball game, it is equivalent from the time when the player adjusts the launch position (flow start position) of the game ball to the time when the adjusted game ball reaches the entrance area arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. It takes an amount of time. For this reason, a player who wants to actively gain profits by operating the ball game switches the state of the gain operation member to the second state advantageous to the player when the expectation display is displayed. Many profits are gained by actively operating in anticipation of the switching operation before.

  According to the gaming machine 4, the expected display is displayed not only when executing the dynamic display with the switching operation of the gain operation member but also when executing the dynamic display without the switching operation. Even when the displayed dynamic display is executed, the switching operation of the gain operation member is not necessarily performed. Therefore, the player can play the ball game by predicting whether or not the gain operation member switching operation is performed when the expectation display is displayed. It is possible to strengthen the unitary interest with the target display.

  In the gaming machine 3 or 4, the first dynamic display is executed in at least two or more modes in which the gain operation member forms the second state after the same expected display is displayed. The dynamic display selecting means includes the first dynamic display including the dynamic display executed in the at least two or more modes when a start condition is satisfied and the first dynamic display. A gaming machine 5 that selects which of the two dynamic displays is to be executed.

  According to the gaming machine 5, the dynamic display executed in at least two or more modes in which the gain operation member forms the second state after displaying the same expected display is set as the first dynamic display. Therefore, the player is expected to execute the dynamic display with a long formation time of the second state advantageous to the player even after the display of the expectation is displayed. You can have a strong sense of expectation and tension. In addition, the time length for which the gain operation member forms the second state is different. The time length for forming the second state per time may be different, and the second time configured by a fixed time may be used. The time length for forming the second state may be different by increasing or decreasing the number of times of forming the state.

  In the gaming machine 5, the dynamic display executed in the at least two or more modes is different in the time length during which the gain operation member forms the second state after the display of the same expected display, A gaming machine 6 that is executed in substantially the same manner from the start of display until a predetermined period after the gain operating member is switched to the second state.

  According to the gaming machine 6, the dynamic display executed in at least two or more modes is substantially the same from the start of the dynamic display until a certain period after the gain operation member is switched to the second state. Since it is executed in this manner, the player cannot determine the length of the formation time of the second state until a certain period has elapsed even after the gain operation member has been switched to the second state. Therefore, for example, the proportion of game balls flowing down the path on which the gain operation member is disposed is increased only during execution of dynamic display executed in a mode in which the gain operation member is switched to the second state for a long time. The player who wants to gain profits does not know which dynamic display is being executed and selects the timing to increase or decrease the percentage of game balls by predicting the expansion of the dynamic display. A new game can be given.

  It should be noted that the dynamic display is executed in substantially the same manner, not only when it is executed in the completely same manner, but also in the same manner to the extent that the player can perceive it as the same. It is intended to include things. As substantially the same mode, for example, a mode in which a player is displayed with a difference in size or color that cannot be recognized when playing a game, or a mode in which a part of a dynamic image is instantaneously changed. Etc. are exemplified.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 6, wherein the control means provides an entertainment effect that causes the player to expect the predetermined game value to be given to a dynamic display in which a start condition is established. An effect execution lottery unit for lottering whether or not to execute the operation is performed, and the operation control unit selects the gain operation member after the start of the entertainment effect to be executed based on a lottery result by the effect execution lottery unit. A gaming machine 7 that is operated so as to be linked to a display image. When the entertainment effect is started, the player concentrates on the dynamic display in anticipation of giving a predetermined game value.

  According to the gaming machine 7, since the operation control means operates the gain operation member so as to be linked to the specific display image after the start of the entertainment effect, the gain operation is performed with the player's consciousness being concentrated on the dynamic display. The player can visually recognize the integrated performance operation of the member and the specific display image, and can be given to the player with emphasis on the integrated interest of the ball game and the dynamic display. The entertainment effect means an effect that suggests to the player that a predetermined game value is given, and a predetermined setting is set for a dynamic display in which the start condition is established and the predetermined game value is given. For dynamic displays that are set according to the probability and that the starting condition is satisfied and the predetermined game value is determined not to be assigned, the probability is set at a lower probability than the set probability for the dynamic display that the predetermined game value is assigned It is what is done. As the entertainment effect, the effect by the reach display in the above embodiment is exemplified, and as the effect execution lottery means, the reach random number counter 23c provided in the RAM 23 of the main control board C and the value of the reach random number counter 23c are lost. This corresponds to the process of determining whether or not to generate reach (the process of S45 in FIG. 11).

  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, wherein the control means first selects whether to give the predetermined gaming value to a dynamic display in which a start condition is established. A lottery means and a second lottery for lottery of whether or not the gain operation member is to form the second state under the control of the operation control means during the dynamic display performed by the first lottery means. And the second lottery means forms the second state in the gain operation member regardless of whether or not a lottery result for giving the predetermined game value is derived by the first lottery means. A gaming machine 8 characterized in that a lottery result to be derived is derived.

  According to the gaming machine 8, when the start condition is satisfied, whether or not to give a predetermined game value is determined by the first lottery means, and the gain operation member is set in the second state by the second lottery means. Whether or not to form is selected by lottery. Here, the second lottery means derives the lottery result that causes the gain operation member to form the second state regardless of whether the first lottery means derives the lottery result that gives the predetermined game value. By executing one dynamic display, a predetermined game value can be given, and a game value can also be given by the gain operating member forming the second state. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest of the game by increasing the sense of expectation that the player holds for the lottery performed when the start condition is established.

  As the first lottery means, an internal random number counter 23b provided in the RAM 23 of the main control board C in the above embodiment and a process for determining whether or not the value of the internal random number counter 23b is a value that generates a big hit (FIG. 11, and the second lottery means includes an internal random number counter 23b, a reach random number counter 23c and a variation pattern counter 23f provided in the RAM 23 of the main control board C, and a ROM 22 of the main control board C. Display command determination processing for determining a variation pattern by the first and second tables 22a and 22b, the reach random number counter 23c, the variation pattern counter 23f, and the first and second tables 22a and 22b (the processing of FIG. 11). ).

  2. The gaming machine 9 according to claim 1, wherein the gain operation member is formed to have an appearance simulating a specific object. Since the gain operation member is formed in the appearance imitating a specific object, the gain operation member can be used as an effect material related to a specific display image, and an integrated effect operation can be performed by interlocking the two. Can be done. The specific object is a person, animal, vehicle, tool, or other object, and can constitute a part of dynamic display. The appearance imitating the object is an image displayed on the outer surface of the gain operation member simulating the object, even if it is the outer shape of the gain operation member formed to imitate the object. Also good.

  The gaming machine 9 is an opaque sheet-like member disposed on the front side of the gaming machine with respect to the gain operating member, and the gain operating member forms at least one of the first state and the second state. A concealment member disposed so as to overlap a part of the appearance of the object imitated by the gain operation member, and the specific display image includes the concealment member disposed while overlapping the concealment member. A gaming machine 10 characterized in that a part of the appearance is dynamically displayed.

  According to the gaming machine 10, the concealment member disposed on the front side of the gaming machine from the gain operation member is arranged so as to overlap a part of the appearance of the object imitated by the gain operation member. From this, a part of the appearance of the object imitated by the gain operation member overlaps the concealing member and cannot be seen. On the other hand, since a part of the appearance of the object imitated by the gain operation member is dynamically displayed in a specific display image, a part of the appearance of the actual object imitated by the gain operation member is bothered. Without making it movable, it is possible to show the player an effect operation in which a part of the appearance of the object imitated by the gain operation member is movable at low cost. In addition, as a concealing member, the plate 15 arrange | positioned by the front side of the pachinko machine 1 with respect to the movable member 12 in the said Example is illustrated.

  2. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 10, wherein the adjusting means adjusts the flow start position of the game ball thrown into the gaming area according to the player's operation, and the adjusting means adjusts the starting point. A ball distribution member that forms a first path and a second path through which game balls are distributed according to the flow start position, and the ball entry member is formed by the ball distribution member. The entrance area is formed downstream in the flow direction from a branch portion between the first path and the second path, and the gain operation member is disposed on the second path formed by the ball distribution member. A gaming machine 11 characterized by

  According to the gaming machine 11, the player adjusts the flow start position of the game ball by the adjusting means, thereby distributing the game ball to be distributed to the first path and the second path formed by the ball sorting member. The game ball is thrown into the game area while adjusting the ratio. Since the gain operation member which changes the entrance rate to the entrance area to which profit is given is arranged in the 2nd course, a player has either the 1st course or the 2nd course which is advantageous According to the state of the gain operation member, and according to the proportion of the adjusted game ball by adjusting the flow start position of the game ball according to the proportion of the game ball considered to be advantageous Profits. Therefore, it is possible to make the player feel the gaming ability to actively obtain the predetermined profit by actively operating the adjusting means, and to enhance the interest in the ball game.

  In the gaming machine 11, when the game ball enters the game ball, the game ball flowing down the game area is guided to an advantageous area that gives a predetermined benefit to the player, and the gain operation member forms the first state. An obstacle member that makes the second path a disadvantageous path than the first path, and that makes the second path an advantageous path than the first path when the gain operation member forms the second state. A gaming machine 12 characterized by

  According to the gaming machine 12, the obstacle member that guides the game ball to the advantageous region makes the second route more disadvantageous than the first route when the gain operation member forms the first state, while the gain operation member When the second state is formed, the second route is more advantageous than the first route. For this reason, the profit state of the first path and the second path is reversed according to the state of the gain operation member, and the player can adjust each of the game balls by adjusting the adjusting means so that many game balls flow down on the advantageous path. The proportion of game balls flowing down the route can be actively switched, and the awareness of the ball game can be further enhanced. In addition, in order to efficiently perform the ball game, the dynamic display on which a specific display image linked to the operation of the gain operation member is concentrated is watched, and the ball game and the dynamic display are integrated. You can strengthen your interests.

  As the predetermined profit, for example, a certain number of game balls (prize balls) paid out by entering into the advantageous area, data written in a storage medium such as a magnetic card, and the like are exemplified. The advantageous area includes the ball entering area described in claim 1, and a predetermined profit is given to the player when the game ball is guided. As an advantageous region, the symbol operation port 4a and the winning a prize port 7 in the said Example are illustrated. Further, examples of the obstacle member include a nail and a windmill that are provided in the game area and draw or scatter game balls that flow down. The obstacle member is configured to be capable of adjusting the direction and ratio of guiding the game ball, and when the gain operation member forms the first state according to the adjustment, the second route from the first route is configured. And a path that can make the second path more advantageous than the first path when the second state is formed. An unfavorable (or advantageous) route is a route that has a small profit (or a large profit) for the number of game balls that have flowed down.

  In the gaming machine 11 or 12, the adjusting means has an operation unit operated by a player, adjusts the resilience of the game ball according to the operation amount of the operation unit, and is thrown into the game area A gaming machine 13 for adjusting a starting point of a ball flow, wherein the second path is formed on a side farther from the entrance of the gaming area than the first path. In general, on the side away from the entrance of the game area, the flow start position of the game ball tends to vary, and it is not often used for ball game.

  According to the gaming machine 13, since the second path is formed on the side away from the entrance of the game area into which the game ball is thrown into the first path, the second path flows down the path that is less frequently used in the ball game. The gaming machine is added to the gaming machine to obtain a predetermined profit by increasing / decreasing the percentage of gaming balls to be played. Therefore, it is possible to make the player pay attention to an area of the game area that has not attracted much attention from the player, and to enhance the interest of the game by the ball game. An example of the operation unit operated by the player is an operation handle 57 that is rotated by the player.

  14. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, wherein the incoming ball is formed with a higher probability than a case where the game ball is branched from the flow path of the game ball and the game ball flows down the other path. A gain member that forms a guide path for guiding the game ball to the area is provided, and the gain operating member forms a state in which the game ball is more likely to flow into the guide path of the guide member than the first state as the second state. A gaming machine 14 characterized by being a thing.

  According to the gaming machine 14, when the gain operating member forms the second state, it is possible to make the game ball easier to flow into the guiding path of the guiding member than when the first state is formed. A large amount of game balls can be flowed in so that the game balls can be guided to the entrance area with high probability. The guide path of the guide member may be a path through which almost no game ball flows when the gain operating member forms the first state. As a route through which almost no game balls flow, it is preferable that only one or less of about 20 game balls flow in front of the entrance of the route, and more preferably about 100 games. It is preferable to flow in only at a rate of 1 or less with respect to the sphere. By making the guiding path of the guiding member a path through which almost no game ball flows when the gain operation member forms the first state, the player emphasizes the superiority of the game when forming the second state. It is possible to show the interest that is given to the player when the second state is formed. Here, as a guide member, the center frame 10 in the said Example is illustrated, for example, As the guide path, the transfer path | route 10a formed by the center frame 10, the stage 10c, and the exit rail 10e are illustrated.

  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or any one of the gaming machines 1 to 14, further comprising a game value giving member that performs a predetermined operation when the predetermined game value is given, wherein the gain operation member gives the game value A gaming machine 15 that is provided separately from the members. The gain operation member is provided separately from the game value providing member that performs a predetermined operation when a predetermined game value is given, so that the player is different from the case where the predetermined game value is given. A predetermined profit is given by the member. Therefore, since the game characteristics of the ball game are diversified, it is possible to enhance the interest in the ball game. In addition, in the said Example, the special prize apparatus 6 which operates the door plate which opens and closes the specific prize opening (large prize opening) 6a is illustrated as a game value provision member.

  The gaming machine 16 according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a pachinko machine. Above all, the basic configuration of a pachinko machine is provided with an operation handle as an operation unit, and in response to the operation of the operation handle, a game ball is launched into a predetermined game area, and the game ball is arranged at a predetermined position in the game area. As a necessary condition, it is required that the identification information displayed dynamically on the display device is fixed and stopped after a predetermined time, as a necessary condition for entering the activated area (winning or passing through the operation gate at the operation port). In addition, when a special gaming state occurs as a given game value, a variable winning device (specific prize opening) arranged at a predetermined position in the gaming area can be opened in a predetermined manner to win a game ball In addition, a value given as a profit (including data written on a magnetic card as well as a prize ball) according to the number of winnings is given.

1 Pachinko machine (game machine)
3 LCD (display means )
4 Variable prize-winning device (ball entry member)
4a Design operating port (entrance area)
10 Center frame (ball guiding means)
10a Transfer route (entrance area)
12 Movable member (gain operating member)
16 Stopping device (game ball rolling means)
57 Firing handle (Adjustment means)
C Main control board (part of control means)
D display control board (part of the control means)

Claims (1)

Display means including at least an identification information display unit for displaying identification information;
A launching means for launching a game ball toward the game area;
Lottery whether or not to give a predetermined game value to the player when the start condition is satisfied, and a control means for causing the display means to change and display the identification information, and
When a lottery result for giving the predetermined game value is derived, a predetermined identification information is made to appear on the display means, and in the gaming machine for giving the predetermined game value,
Adjusting means capable of adjusting the launch intensity of the game ball launched toward the game area according to the player's operation;
A ball guiding means formed of a plurality of members, a first flowing area and a second flowing area where game balls launched with the firing intensity adjusted by the adjusting means are distributed and flowed down;
A start condition is provided that is arranged downstream of the branch portion between the first flow area and the second flow area, and whether or not the predetermined game value is given when a game ball enters. The established entrance area,
An incoming flow area where the game ball flows down toward the incoming area,
A gain operation member disposed at a tip of the second flow-down region in the flow-down direction and formed to be switchable between a first state and a second state;
In the first state, the gain operation member is not driven and the gain operation member does not guide the game ball to the incoming flow area,
The second state, the gaming ball by the gain operation member which is drive movement are possible assistance in the entering sphere falling regions,
In the first state, the starting condition for drawing whether or not the game ball flowing down the second flow area gives the predetermined game value is less likely to be satisfied than the game ball flowing down the first flow area. And
In the second state, a starting condition for lottering whether or not the game ball flowing down the second flow area gives the predetermined game value is more easily established than the game ball flowing down the first flow area. And
When the display unit performs display in a specific mode, the gain operation member is driven to generate the second state,
A gaming machine comprising a gaming ball rolling means on the upper side of the gain operation member, the gaming ball rolling means capable of rolling down a gaming ball in a predetermined region and then flowing downward.

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